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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200598 Ver 2_ePCN Application_20230123DWR Division of Water Resources Initial Review Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits (along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications) April 13, 2022 Ver 4.3 Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?* Yes No Is this project a public transportation project?* Yes No Change only if needed. Pre -Filing Meeting Date Request was submitted on: 11/29/2022 BIMS # Assigned* Version#* 20200598 2 Is a payment required for this project?* No payment required Fee received Fee needed - send electronic notification Reviewing Office* Raleigh Regional Office - (919) 791-4200 Information for Initial Review la. Name of project: Exeter Mebane South Outparcels la. Who is the Primary Contact?* Joe Thompson What amout is owed?* $240.00 $570.00 Select Project Reviewer* Zachary Thomas:eads\ztthomas lb. Primary Contact Email:* lc. Primary Contact Phone:* chris.tinklenberg@kimley-horn.com (704)409-1802 Date Submitted 1/23/2023 Nearest Body of Water UT of Sevenmile Creek Basin Neuse Water Classification WS-II; HQW, NSW Site Coordinates Latitude: 36.069258 A. Processing Information County (or Counties) where the project is located: Orange Is this a NCDMS Project Yes No Is this project a public transportation project? * Yes No Longitude: -79.208247 la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act) Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act) Has this PCN previously been submitted?* Yes No Please provide the date of the previous submission.* 5/22/2020 1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization? Nationwide Permit (NWP) Regional General Permit (RGP) Standard (IP) lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? Yes No Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 39 - Commercial/Institutional Developments NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS): ld. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR: 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit Individual 401 Water Quality Certification le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: For the record only for Corps Permit: If. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?* Yes No lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? Yes No lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? Yes No 1 h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties? Yes No 1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed? Yes No B. Applicant Information Id. Who is applying for the permit? Owner Applicant (other than owner) le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?* Yes No 2. Owner Information 2a. Name(s) on recorded deed: Exeter Mebane Lane, LLC 2b. Deed book and page no.: 2c. Contact Person: J Peter Lloyd 401 Water Quality Certification - Express Riparian Buffer Authorization Yes No Yes No 2d. Address Street Address 101 W Elm St Address Line 2 Ste 600 City Conshohocken Postal / Zip Code 19428 State / Province / Region PA Country USA 2e. Telephone Number: 2f. Fax Number: (000)000-0000 2g. Email Address:* noemailaddress@noemail.com 3. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 3a. Name: Joe Thompson 3b. Business Name: Exeter Property Group 3c. Address Street Address 715 Harvard St Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Orlando FL Postal / Zip Code Country 32804 USA 3d. Telephone Number: 3e. Fax Number: (407)748-6888 3f. Email Address: * Joseph thompson@egtexeter. com 4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable) 4a. Name: Chris Tinklenberg 4b. Business Name: Kimley-Horn and Associates 4c. Address Street Address 200 South Tryon St Address Line 2 Suite 200 City State / Province / Region Charlotte NC Postal / Zip Code Country 28202 USA 4d. Telephone Number: 4e. Fax Number: (704)409-1802 4f. Email Address: * chris.tinklenberg@kimley-horn.com C. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Project Information 1b. Subdivision name: (if appropriate) lc. Nearest municipality / town: Mebane 2. Project Identification 2a. Property Identification Number: 9834843113 2b. Property size: 45.7 2c. Project Address Street Address Address Line 2 City Postal /Zip Code 3. Surface Waters 3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:* UT of Sevenmile Creek 3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:* WS-II; HQW, NSW 3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?* Neuse 3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located. 030202010302 4. Project Description and History State / Province / Region Country 4a. 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 is located south of West Ten Road, between Squires Road and Country Haven in Orange County, NC. The site is comprised of recent growth forestland, open areas with dilapidated structures, and undeveloped forestland. The site is bound by W Ten Road and an industrial warehouse to the north, undeveloped forestland and single-family residences to the east, undeveloped forestland to the south, and Squires Road and single-family residences to the west. 4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? * Yes No Unknown If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW-0000-00000). SAW-2019-01993, DWR #20-0598 4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.27 4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property: 1,536 4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: * The purpose of this project is to construct an industrial warehouse to support the growing demands in the region. 4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: * The project proposes the development of two (2) warehouse buildings, totaling ±432,000 SF, on -site roadway, truck/trailer parking, employee parking, and stormwater facilities. General construction equipment including bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, etc. will be used for construction purposes. 5. Jurisdictional Determinations 5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?* Yes No Comments: 5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?* Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A Corps AID Number: SAW-2019-01993 5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known): Agency/Consultant Company: Other: Chris Tinklenberg Kimley-Horn and Associates Unknown 5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR October 4, 2019 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project?* Yes No Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity? D. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply): Wetlands Streams -tributaries Open Waters Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts Buffers 2a. Site #* (?) 2a1 Reason (?) 2b. Impact type"(') 2c. Type of W.* 2d. W. name 2e. Forested* 2f. Type of Jurisdicition* (?) 2g. Impact area* Impact 1 - W3 Grading/Fill P Headwater Forest W3 No Both 0.180 (acres) Impact 2 - W4 Grading/Fill P Headwater Forest W4 No Both 0.030 (acres) 2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 0.000 2g. Total Wetland Impact 0.210 2i. Comments: 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact 0.210 The proposed development seeks authorization under NWP 39 for wetland impacts associated with the grading activities necessary to construct the two (2) proposed warehouse buildings. Impacts to the wetlands are proposed at two impact sites: • Impact Site 1 — 0.18-acre to Wetland 3 results from grading necessary to construct the proposed industrial development. • Impact Site 2 - 0.03-acre to Wetland 4 results from grading necessary to construct the proposed industrial development. Overall, impacts associated with the proposed development will result in 0.21-acre of permanent impacts to wetland waters of the US. E. Impact Justification and Mitigation u 1. Avoidance and Minimization la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project: Avoidance and minimization efforts were implemented during development planning and design to the greatest extent practicable to reduce the overall impacts on the aquatic environment while staying within nationwide permit thresholds. The final plan demonstrates maximum avoidance and minimization efforts by reducing the proposed stream impacts. The rationale to support avoidance and minimization efforts include the following: • Avoidance of the remaining 0.06-acre of wetlands on -site • Avoidance of the 1,536 LF of streams on -site • Avoidance of the Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffers on -site lb. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques: Stormwater and erosion control measures will be utilized to avoid sedimentation impacts to downstream waters and control runoff from the construction site. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? Yes No 2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): DWR Corps 2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project? Mitigation bank Payment to in -lieu fee program Permittee Responsible Mitigation 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached. Yes No 4b. Stream mitigation requested: 4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature: (linear feet) 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only): 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: (square feet) (acres) 4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested: (acres) 0.21 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: (acres) 4h. Comments Compensatory mitigation will be met by the purchase of credits through the NC Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS) in -lieu fee program. 0.21-acre of wetland impacts will be mitigated through the purchase of wetland mitigation credits. Based on an NCWAM assessment of Medium for Wetland 3 and Wetland 4, mitigation is proposed at a 2:1 ratio for impacts to these features, or 0.42 mitigation credits. In total, 0.42 wetland mitigation credits will be purchased to offset impacts associated with this project. Quality assessment results and State of Availability are included. 6. Buffer mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWR 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? If yes, you must fill out this entire form - please contact DWR for more information. Yes No F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? Yes No What type of SCM are you providing? Level Spreader Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT) Wetland Swale (higher SHWT) Other SCM that removes minimum 30% nitrogen Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250? * Yes No 2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)7 Yes No 2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater program? Yes No N/A - project disturbs < 1 acre 2d. Which of the following stormwater management program(s) apply: Local Government State Local Government Stormwater Programs Phase II NSW USMP Water Supply Please identify which local government stormwater program you are using. City of Mebane Comments: The proposed project falls within Neuse River basin. As such the proposed onsite stormwater will be designed in accordance with the requirements of Orange County specifically Section 6.14 Stormwater Management of the Unified Development Ordinance and as required to meet the state mandated Falls Lake and Jordan Lake Stormwater Rules for New Development (15A NCAC 2B. 0277, 15A NCAC 2B. 0265, Session Law 2009-484). Specifically: • Nutrient load contribution must meet the standards listed in Section 6.14.7 as required by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NC DWQ); • Nitrogen and phosphorus loads contributed by proposed new development shall not exceed the following unit -area mass loading rates, Falls Lake Watershed, Nitrogen, 2.2 pounds per acre per year, Phosphorus, 0.33 pounds per acre per year; • Peak attenuation of the 1-year 24-hour storm; • Meet or provide mitigation for the nutrient load contribution leaving the site; • The nutrient export from each new development shall be calculated in pounds per acre per year (using the approved accounting tool) in accordance with the methodologies approved by the NC DWQ. The proposed sediment basins will be converted to permanent stormwater control measures. The stormwater components associated with the proposed development have been designed in accordance with the City of Mebane's Phase II Stormwater Post -Construction Ordinance. Per section 303 of the Stormwater Ordinance, the following Mebane Requirements apply to the proposed development: • The measures shall be designed to control and treat the stormwater run-off generated by the 1" (one inch) of rain; • Runoff volume drawdown time shall be a minimum of 48 hours, but not more than 120 hours; • Stormwater shall not leave the project site at a rate greater than the predevelopment discharge rate for the ten-year, 24-hour storm; • All structural stormwater treatment systems used to meet the requirements of the program shall be designed to have a minimum of 85% average annual removal for Total Suspended Solids (TSS); • General engineering design criteria for all projects shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c), as explained in the Design Manual; • All stormwater control measures that incorporate a permanent or temporary water pool with depth greater than two feet shall be fenced. The fence shall meet the design standards maintained by the Stormwater Administrator. A copy of the approval will be provided when it is received. G. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? * Yes No 2. Violations (DWR Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?* Yes No 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement) 3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?* Yes No 3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. No additional or cumulative impacts are anticipated due to the construction of the proposed project. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement) 4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?* Yes No N/A 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?* Yes No 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?* Yes No 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Raleigh 5d. Is another Federal agency involved?* Yes 5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8? Yes No No Unknown 5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.? Yes No 5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal? Yes No 5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?* Yes No 5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.? Yes No 5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database on December 6th, 2022, did not indicate known occurrences of threatened or endangered species occurring within the site boundary. Potentially suitable habitat for threatened and endangered species on -site was not identified. A concurrence request letter was submitted to the USFWS on December 7th, 2022. The project did not identify suitable habitat for listed species and a biological conclusion of "no effect" was recommended to USFWS. USFWS responded on December 20th, 2022, and recommended a "no effect" determination for Neuse River waterdog, Carolina madtom, and dwarf wedgemussel. USFWS could not concur with a "no effect" determination for Atlantic pigtoe. Kimley-Horn provided the USFWS with further information to support a "no effect" determination. The USFWS responded on January 5th, 2023, and recommended a "may affect, not likely to adversely affect" for Atlantic pigtoe. The USFWS correspondence is attached. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?* Yes No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat? * NCNHP element occurrence database did not indicate the presence of EFH within the project boundary 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?* Yes No 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?* Kimley-Horn consulted the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) HPOWEB GIS service on December 7th, 2022. No documented architectural, historic, or archaeological sites of significance within the project boundary were identified. The HPOWEB map is attached. 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?* Yes No 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?* FIRM Panel 3710451400K & 3710450400L Miscellaneous Please use the space below to attach all required documentation or any additional information you feel is helpful for application review. Documents should be combined into one file when possible, with a Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred. Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document _20230118_Exeter Mebane South Outparcels(SAW-2019-01993)_NWP39 Modification.pdf 76.94MB File must be PDF or KMZ Comments Signature - By checking the box and signing below, I certify that: • The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief'; and • The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time. • I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form; I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act"); I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act"); I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form. Full Name: Chris Tinklenberg Signature Date 1/23/2023 Preliminary ORM Data Entry Fields for New Actions ACTION ID #: SAW- 2019-01993 Begin Date (Date Received): Prepare file folder ❑ Assign Action ID Number in ORM ❑ 1. Project Name [PCN Form A2a]: Exeter Mebane South Outparcels 2. Work Type: VPrivate ❑Institutional ❑ Government ❑ Commercial 3. Project Description / Purpose [PCN Form 133d and 133e]: Exeter Property Group is seeking a modification to the authorization under NWP 39 for wetland impacts associated with grading activities necessary to construct two (2) proposed warehouse buildings. 4. Property Owner / Applicant [PCN Form A3 or A41: Exeter Property Group (POC: Joe Thompson) 715 Harvard St, Orlando, Florida 32804; joseph.thompson@egtexeter.com; 407-748-6888 5. Agent / Consultant [PNC Form A5 — or ORM Consultant ID Number]: Chris Tinklenberg, PWS (Kimley-Horn) 6. Related Action ID Number(s) [PCN Form 135b]: 7. Project Location — Coordinates, Street Address, and/or Location Description [PCN Form Blb]: The subject property is located south of West Ten Rd, between Squires Road and Country Haven in Orange County, NC. Project Coordinates (decimal degrees): 36.069258,-79.208247 8. Project Location —Tax Parcel ID [PCN Form Bla]: 9834843113 9. Project Location —County [PCN Form A2b]: Orange 10. Project Location —Nearest Municipality or Town [PCN Form A2c]: Mebane 11. Project Information — Nearest Waterbody [PCN Form 132a]: UT of Sevenmile Creek 12. Watershed / 8-Digit Hydrologic Unit Code [PCN Form 132c]: Upper Neuse (HUC 03020201) Authorization: Section 10 ❑ Section 404 ❑✓ Regulatory Action Type: ❑ Standard Permit ❑✓ Nationwide Permit #39 Regional General Permit # Jurisdictional Determination Request Section 10 and 404 ❑ ::]Pre -Application Request ::]Unauthorized Activity ❑ Compliance ❑No Permit Required Revised 20150602 Kimley»>Horn January 18, 2023 April Norton Wilmington District, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office US Army Corps of Engineers 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105 Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587 Mr. Paul Wojoski NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27604 Re: Pre -Construction Notification Modification (NWP #39 and IWQC) Exeter Mebane South Outparcels (SAW-2019-01993) Mebane, Orange County, NC Dear Ms. Norton and Mr. Wojoski: On behalf of our client, Exeter Property Group, Kimley-Horn (KH) is submitting the enclosed modification to the Section 404/401 Pre -construction Notification (PCN) for the above -referenced project for your review pursuant to Nationwide Permit #39 and Individual 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC). The proposed project seeks to construct two (2) warehouse buildings, totaling ±432,000 square feet (SF), including access roads, utilities, and stormwater management facilities. Authorization is requested under NWP 39 for impacts associated with grading activities necessary to construct a portion of the industrial site. The following information is included as part of this application submittal: • Project Summary Sheet • Pre -Construction Notification Form • Agent Authorization • Permit Figures ■ Figure 1 —Vicinity ■ Figure 2 — USGS 7.5' Topo (Efland Quadrangle) ■ Figure 3 — Orange Co. SSURGO Soils and NWI Map (ESRI Aerial Basemap) ■ Figure 4 — Existing Conditions (ESRI Aerial Basemap) • Permit Drawings • Agency Correspondence • Compensatory Mitigation PROJECT BACKGROUND Exeter Mebane South Outparcels is a proposed 45.7-acre industrial development located in Mebane, Orange County, NC. The center of the project is located at 36.069258°,-79.208247°. The project proposes the development of two (2) warehouse buildings, totaling ±432,000 SF, on -site roadway, truck/trailer parking, employee parking, and stormwater facilities. The purpose of this project is to construct an industrial warehouse to support the growing demands in the region. Modification is requested for this permit (SAW-2019-01993) due to a change in the applicant, expired verification, and a change in permit plans. Kimley»>Horn AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE Cultural Resources Page 2 Kimley-Horn consulted the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) HPOWEB GIS service on December 71h, 2022. No documented architectural, historic, or archaeological sites of significance within the project boundary were identified. The HPOWEB map is attached. Protected Species A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database on December 61h, 2022, did not indicate known occurrences of threatened or endangered species occurring within the site boundary. Potentially suitable habitat for threatened and endangered species on -site was not identified. A concurrence request letter was submitted to the USFWS on December 71h, 2022. The project did not identify suitable habitat for listed species and a biological conclusion of "no effect' was recommended to USFWS. USFWS responded on December 201h, 2022, and recommended a "no effect' determination for Neuse River waterdog, Carolina madtom, and dwarf wedgemussel. USFWS could not concur with a "no effect' determination for Atlantic pigtoe. Kimley-Horn provided the USFWS with further information to support a "no effect' determination. The USFWS responded on January 51h, 2023, and recommended a "may affect, not likely to adversely affect' for Atlantic pigtoe. The USFWS correspondence is attached. PROPOSED IMPACTS TO JURISDICTIONAL WATERS The proposed development seeks authorization under NWP 39 for wetland impacts associated with the grading activities necessary to construct the two (2) proposed warehouse buildings. Impacts to the wetlands are proposed at two impact sites: • Impact Site 1 — 0.18-acre to Wetland 3 results from grading necessary to construct the proposed industrial development. • Impact Site 2 - 0.03-acre to Wetland 4 results from grading necessary to construct the proposed industrial development. Overall, impacts associated with the proposed development will result in 0.21-acre of permanent impacts to wetland waters of the US. AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION Avoidance and minimization efforts were implemented during development planning and design to the greatest extent practicable to reduce the overall impacts on the aquatic environment while staying within nationwide permit thresholds. The final plan demonstrates maximum avoidance and minimization efforts by reducing the proposed impacts. The rationale to support avoidance and minimization efforts includes the following: • Avoidance of the remaining 0.06-acre of wetlands on -site • Avoidance of the 1,536 LF of streams on -site • Avoidance of the Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffers on -site COMPENSATORY MITIGATION Compensatory mitigation will be met by the purchase of credits through the NC Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS) in -lieu fee program. 0.21-acre of wetland impacts will be mitigated through the purchase of wetland mitigation credits. Based on an NCWAM assessment of Medium for Wetland 3 and Wetland 4, mitigation is proposed at a 2:1 ratio for impacts to these features, or 0.42 mitigation credits. In total, 0.42 wetland mitigation credits will be purchased to offset impacts associated with this project. Quality assessment results and State of Availability are included. Kimley»>Horn Page 3 Please feel free to contact me at (704) 409-1802 if you have any questions or if additional information is necessary. Sincerely, KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Chris Tinklenberg, PWS Environmental Scientist Kimley>>>Horn Project Summary Sheet Project Name: Exeter Mebane South Outparcels Applicant Name and Address: Joe Thompson Exeter Property Group 715 Harvard St Orlando, FL 32804 Telephone Number: 407-748-6888 Type of Request: ® Nationwide PCN (NWP # L9 ❑ Jurisdictional Determination ❑ Individual Permit Application ❑ Other: Included Attachments: ® Project Plans ® USGS Map ® NRCS Soil Survey ® Agent Authorization ❑ Delineation Sketch ® Delineation Survey ❑ Data Forms (Up & Wet) ❑ NCDWR Stream Forms ❑ USACE Stream Forms ® NCDMS Confirmation ® Aerial Photo ❑ Site Photos ® Agency Correspondence ❑ Other: ❑ Other: Check if applicable: ❑ CAMA County ❑ Trout County ❑ Isolated Waters ❑ Section 7, ESA ❑ Section 106, NHPA ❑ EFH ❑ Mitigation Proposed (❑ NC EEP ❑ On -Site ❑ Off -Site ❑ Other) County: Orange Nearest City/Town: Mebane Waterway: UT of Sevenmile Creek River Basin: Upper Neuse H.U.C.: 03020201 USGS Quad Name: Efland Property Size (acres): 45.7 Approx. Size of Jurisdiction on Site (acres): 0.27 ac / 1,536 LF Site Coordinates (in decimal degrees): 36.069258 °N-79.208247 °W Project Location: The subject property is located south of West Ten Road, between Squires Road and Country Haven in Orange County, NC. Site Description: The subject property is comprised of recent growth forestland, open areas with dilapidated structures, and undeveloped forestland. The site is bound by W Ten Road and an industrial warehouse to the north, undeveloped forestland and single-family residences to the east, undeveloped forestland to the south, and Squires Road and single-family residences to the west. Impact Summary (if applicable): Authorization is requested under NWP 39 to impact 0.18-acre to Wetland 3 and 0.03- acre to Wetland 4 resulting from grading necessary to construct the proposed industrial development. Stream Channel Open Water Wetland Intermittent and/or Unimportant Perennial and/or Important NWP (acres) (acres) # Aquatic Function Aquatic Function Tem . Perm. Tem . Perm. Temp. Perm. Temp. Perm. if ac if ac if ac if Ac 39 - - - 0.21 - - - - - - - - Total 0.21 Total Permanent (Loss) Impact to Non -Wetland Waters of the U.S. If/acres _ Total Permanent (Loss) Impact to Wetland Waters of the U.S. 0.21 acres Kimley-Horn Contact: Chris Tinklenber, PWS Direct Number: (704) 409-1802 Email: chris.tinklenberg(a� imley-hom.com M o/�Q� INArF�9�� l I.�wu Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 39 or General Permit (GP) number: 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ❑ No 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): ® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ❑ Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit: ❑ Yes ® No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program. ® Yes ❑ No 1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties? If yes, answer 1 h below. ❑ Yes ® No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ® No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Exeter Mebane South Outparcels 2b. County: Orange 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Mebane 2d. Subdivision name: N/A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Exeter Mebane Lane, LLC 3b. Deed Book and Page No. 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): J Peter Lloyd 3d. Street address: 101 W Elm St, Ste 600 3e. City, state, zip: Conshohocken, PA 19428 3f. Telephone no.: 3g. Fax no.: 3h. Email address: Page 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ® Other, specify: Developer 4b. Name: Joe Thompson 4c. Business name (if applicable): Exeter Property Group 4d. Street address: 715 Harvard St 4e. City, state, zip: Orlando, FL, 32804 4f. Telephone no.: 407-748-6888 4g. Fax no.: 4h. Email address: joseph.thompson@egtexeter.com 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Chris Tinklenberg, PWS 5b. Business name (if applicable): Kimley-Horn and Associates 5c. Street address: 200 South Tryon Street, Suite 200 5d. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28202 5e. Telephone no.: 704-409-1802 5f. Fax no.: 5g. Email address: chris.tinklenberg@kimley-horn.com Page 2 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 9834843113 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 36.069258 Longitude:-79.208247 (DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD) 1c. Property size: 45.7 acres (Project Boundary) 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to proposed UT of Sevenmile Creek project: 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS-II; HQW, NSW 2c. River basin: Neuse (HUC 03020201) 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 is located south of West Ten Road, between Squires Road and Country Haven in Orange County, NC. The site is comprised of recent growth forestland, open areas with dilapidated structures, and undeveloped forestland. The site is bound by W Ten Road and an industrial warehouse to the north, undeveloped forestland and single-family residences to the east, undeveloped forestland to the south, and Squires Road and single-family residences to the west. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.27 ac 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 1,536 LF 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The purpose of this project is to construct an industrial warehouse to support the growing demands in the region. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The project proposes the development of two (2) warehouse buildings, totaling ±432,000 SF, on -site roadway, truck/trailer parking, employee parking, and stormwater facilities. General construction equipment including bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, etc. will be used for construction purposes. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project ®Yes El No El Unknown (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments: 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type of ®Preliminary El Final determination was made? SAW-2019-01993 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: Kimley-Horn and Associates Name (if known): Chris Tinklenberg Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. October 4, 2019 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. NWP 39 and NWP 18 were approved on May 22, 2020 (SAW-2019-01993). A modification is request for this permit due to a change in applicant, expired verification, and change in permit plans. Page 3 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. If yes, explain. C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ® Wetlands ❑ Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres) or Temporary T Impact 1 — W3 H P LLJJ Grading/Fill PSS I No ® Corps DWQ 0.18 Impact 2 — W4 ®P❑T Grading/Fill PSS No ® Corps ®DWQ 0.03 2g. Total wetland impacts 2h. Comments: The proposed development seeks authorization under NWP 39 for wetland impacts associated with the grading activities necessary to construct the two (2) proposed warehouse buildings. Impacts to the wetlands are proposed at two impact sites: • Impact Site 1 — 0.18-acre to Wetland 3 results from grading necessary to construct the proposed industrial development. • Impact Site 2 - 0.03-acre to Wetland 4 results from grading necessary to construct the proposed industrial development. Overall, impacts associated with the proposed development will result in 0.21-acre of permanent impacts to wetland waters of the US. 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 Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P) intermittent DWQ — non-404, width (linear or Temporary (INT)? other) (feet) feet) (T) ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT I ❑ DWQ 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 3i. Comments: Page 4 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below. 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open water Name of waterbody impact number (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) - Permanent (P) or Temporary T 4L Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, then com Iete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose of (acres) number pond Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded K Total 5g. Comments: 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): 5k. Method of construction: 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Other: Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer impact number- Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) for impact Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) or Temporary required? T ❑P❑T El Yes ❑ No 6h. Total buffer impacts 6i. Comments: The proposed project will not impact protected riparian buffers. D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. Avoidance and minimization efforts were implemented during development planning and design to the greatest extent practicable to reduce the overall impacts on the aquatic environment while staying within nationwide permit thresholds. The final plan demonstrates maximum avoidance and minimization efforts by reducing the proposed stream impacts. The rationale to support avoidance and minimization efforts include the following: • Avoidance of the remaining 0.06-acre of wetlands on -site Page 5 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version • Avoidance of the 1,536 LF of streams on -site • Avoidance of the Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffers on -site 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Stormwater and erosion control measures will be utilized to avoid sedimentation impacts to downstream waters and control runoff from the construction site. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ® Yes ❑ No 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ® DWQ ® Corps 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project? ❑ Mitigation bank ® Payment to in -lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Quantity: 3c. Comments: 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached. ® Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0.21 acres 4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: Compensatory mitigation will be met by the purchase of credits through the NC Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS) in -lieu fee program. 0.21-acre of wetland impacts will be mitigated through the purchase of wetland mitigation credits. Based on an NCWAM assessment of Medium for Wetland 3 and Wetland 4, mitigation is proposed at a 2:1 ratio for impacts to these features, or 0.42 mitigation credits. In total, 0.42 wetland mitigation credits will be purchased to offset impacts associated with this project. Quality assessment results and State of Availability are included. 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 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes ® 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) 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund). 6h. Comments: Page 7 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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 ❑ 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. The proposed project falls within Neuse River basin. As such the proposed onsite stormwater will be designed in accordance with the requirements of Orange County specifically Section 6.14 Stormwater Management of the Unified Development Ordinance and as required to meet the state mandated Falls Lake and Jordan Lake Stormwater Rules for New Development (15A NCAC 2B. 0277, 15A NCAC 2B. 0265, Session Law 2009-484). Specifically: • Nutrient load contribution must meet the standards listed in Section 6.14.7 as required by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NC DWQ); ❑ Yes ® No • Nitrogen and phosphorus loads contributed by proposed new development shall not exceed the following unit -area mass loading rates, Falls Lake Watershed, Nitrogen, 2.2 pounds per acre per year, Phosphorus, 0.33 pounds per acre per year; • Peak attenuation of the 1-year 24-hour storm; • Meet or provide mitigation for the nutrient load contribution leaving the site; • The nutrient export from each new development shall be calculated in pounds per acre per year (using the approved accounting tool) in accordance with the methodologies approved by the NC DWQ. Page 8 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 69.7% 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® Yes ❑ No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: N/A 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan: The proposed sediment basins will be converted to permanent stormwater control measures. The stormwater components associated with the proposed development have been designed in accordance with the City of Mebane's Phase II Stormwater Post -Construction Ordinance. Per section 303 of the Stormwater Ordinance, the following Mebane Requirements apply to the proposed development: • The measures shall be designed to control and treat the stormwater run-off generated by the 1" (one inch) of rain; • Runoff volume drawdown time shall be a minimum of 48 hours, but not more than 120 hours; • Stormwater shall not leave the project site at a rate greater than the predevelopment discharge rate for the ten-year, 24-hour storm; • All structural stormwater treatment systems used to meet the requirements of the program shall be designed to have a minimum of 85% average annual removal for Total Suspended Solids (TSS); • General engineering design criteria for all projects shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c), as explained in the Design Manual; • All stormwater control measures that incorporate a permanent or temporary water pool with depth greater than two feet shall be fenced. The fence shall meet the design standards maintained by the Stormwater Administrator. A copy of the approval will be provided when it is received. ® Certified Local Government 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program ❑ DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? City of Mebane ® Phase II ❑ NSW 3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply): ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ® No — Pending attached? Approval 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review ❑ Coastal counties ❑ HQW 4a. Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ ORW (check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246 ❑ Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ® Yes ❑ No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ® Yes ❑ No Page 9 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ❑ Yes ® No use of public (federal/state) land? 1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments: 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes ® No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? 2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application? ❑ Yes ® No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑ Yes ® No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. No additional or cumulative impacts are anticipated due to the construction of the proposed project. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility: Wastewater generated on site will be directed to a City of Mebane public works sewer main adjacent to the project. Page 10 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ® Yes ❑ No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ® Yes ❑ No impacts? ® Raleigh 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ❑ Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database on December 6th, 2022, did not indicate known occurrences of threatened or endangered species occurring within the site boundary. Potentially suitable habitat for threatened and endangered species on -site was not identified. A concurrence request letter was submitted to the USFWS on December 7th, 2022. The project did not identify suitable habitat for listed species and a biological conclusion of "no effect" was recommended to USFWS. USFWS responded on December 20th, 2022, and recommended a "no effect" determination for Neuse River waterdog, Carolina madtom, and dwarf wedgemussel. USFWS could not concur with a "no effect" determination for Atlantic pigtoe. Kimley-Horn provided the USFWS with further information to support a "no effect" determination. The USFWS responded on January 5th, 2023, and recommended a "may affect, not likely to adversely affect" for Atlantic pigtoe. The USFWS correspondence is attached. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? NCNHP element occurrence database did not indicate the presence of EFH within the project boundary. 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ❑ Yes ® No status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? Kimley-Horn consulted the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) HPOWEB GIS service on December 7th, 2022. No documented architectural, historic, or archaeological sites of significance within the project boundary were identified. The HPOWEB map is attached. 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ❑ Yes ® No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FIRM Panel 3710451400K & 3710450400L Chris Tinklenbera, PWS Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature 1/18/2023 (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant Date is provided.) Page 11 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version AGENT AUTHORIZATION AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM Name: Exeter Property Group (Joe Thompson) Address: 715 Harvard St, Orlando, Florida 32804 Phone: 407-748-6888 Email: ioseph.thompson(a�egtexeter.cotn Project Name/Description: Exeter Mebane South Outparcels Modification Date:12/16/2022 The Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Attention: April Norton Re: Wetland Related Consulting and Permitting Joe Thompson hereby designates and authorizes Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to act in my/our behalf as my/our agent solel for the purpose of processing Jurisdictional Determinations, Section 404 permits/Section 401 Water Quality Certifications applications and to furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc. from this day forward until successful completion of the permitting process or revocation by the owner. In addition, 1, the undersigned, under contract to purchase the property/properties identified herein, do authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on -site investigations and issuing a determination associated with Waters of the U.S. subject to Federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. 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Kimly-Horn requested concurrence with species determinations for four listed species, based upon potential industrial development of the site and potential need for a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit. Kimly-Horn conducted a pedestrian survey of the site in April 2019. Photos and site descriptions were provided, but no construction plans. Kimly-Horn made a "no effect" determination for the Neuse River waterdog, Carolina madtom, Atlantic pigtoe, and dwarf wedgemussel, stating that suitable habitat for the four species was not observed in the on -site stream reaches during the 2019 pedestrian surveys. The Service believes that a no effect determination is appropriate for Neuse River waterdog, Carolina madtom, and dwarf wedgemussel, because these three species are not typically found higher up in the watershed, and are usually found in medium to large waterbodies. Although we do not have stream size data, it is not likely that suitable habitat is found for these three species within 400 meters downstream of the project, simply due to the drainage area and stream size. Under normal circumstances, a downstream distance of 400 meters is generally considered to be the extent of detectable sedimentation effects, and so we need to also consider the habitat in reaches downstream of a project in order to make a determination. Specifically, there are historic records of Carolina madtom downstream in the same 10-digit Hydrologic Unit (HUC) as the project site, but no current records. This historic record is at the other end of the 10- digit HUC, in the Eno River. Likewise, there are historic records of dwarf wedgemussel in the Eno River, quite far upstream of the confluence with Sevenmile Creek. Neuse River waterdog and Atlantic pigtoe have current records in the 10-digit HUC, in the Eno River upstream and downstream of the confluence of Sevenmile Creek. The Service cannot currently concur with the no effect determination for Atlantic pigtoe. The Atlantic Pigtoe has been documented in streams as small as < 1 meter wide. Further, because listed aquatic species are hanging on in marginal or degraded habitats, presence of silt and detritus alone (and for dwarf wedgemussel — lack of extensive root systems) are not a good indicator of suitable habitat. Further, we note that although there are no current records within a mile of the project, to our knowledge, Sevenmile Creek and the unnamed tributaries in this arear have not been surveyed. Finally, it is difficult to make a determination for listed species without project -specific information on the impacts proposed and conservation measures to avoid and minimize impacts. Without more information, the Service recommends that any construction proposal avoid all stream reaches (including the 50-foot buffer) on the site, and that stringent erosion control measures be incorporated into the plan to protect onsite and downstream reaches from sedimentation. If a permit is sought from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Service recommends that a more thorough suitable habitat survey be conducted for Atlantic pigtoe, within all reaches on the project site, and to a point 400 meters downstream of the easternmost proposed stream impact site. This will provide the information needed for the Corps and the Service to make an appropriate species determination for Atlantic pigtoe. Information on proposed construction methods and avoidance and minimization measures will be helpful. Thank you for the opportunity to consult on this project. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Kathy Matthews at Kathryn_ Matthews@fws.gov. Sincerely, 4V.-�Jay.Lj Pete Benjamin D� Field Supervisor 2 Kiker, Taylor From: Matthews, Kathryn H <kathryn_matthews@fws.gov> Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 3:43 PM To: Kiker, Taylor Cc: Mann, Leigh Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Exeter Mebane South Outparcels - Review Request Letter (Project Code 2023-0021907) Categories: External IYou don't often get email from kathryn_matthews@fws.gov. Learn why this is important That's great info. Given that we don't know whether there is suitable habitat in the stream and there will be development pretty close, we would recommend a determination of "may affect, not likely to adversely affect," but if you receive a federal permit or federal funds, the federal agency will make their own determination. Based on the information shown in the plans and the other information you provided, it appears that the proposed action is not likely to adversely affect any federally -listed endangered or threatened species, their formally designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the ESA. Thanks for the additional information, and please let me know if you have other questions or need further follow-up. Happy New Year. Please note that I am teleworking Wednesday through Friday, every week. Email is the best way to reach me. Thanks, Kathy Matthews NC Renewable Energy Coordinator & Fish and Wildlife Biologist U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 551-F Pylon Drive Raleigh, NC 27606 919-856-4520, x. 27 From: Kiker, Taylor <Taylor.Kiker@kimley-horn.com> Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 3:19 PM To: Matthews, Kathryn H <kathryn_matthews@fws.gov> Cc: Mann, Leigh <leigh_mann@fws.gov> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Exeter Mebane South Outparcels - Review Request Letter Kathy, Thank you for the reply. I am attaching our proposed site plan for your reference. The project will not impact any of the streams and their buffers. Given this, is it possible to concur with the no effect for Atlantic pigtoe? Please let me know. Thank you, Taylor (she/her/hers) Taylor Kiker, PWS Kimley-Horn 1200 South Tryon Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202 Direct: 980 296 0810 1 Mobile: 704 562 9381 Celebrating 15 years as one of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For From: Matthews, Kathryn H <kathryn_matthews@fws.gov> Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:33 AM To: Kiker, Taylor <Taylor.Kiker@kimley-horn.com> Cc: Mann, Leigh <leigh_mann@fws.gov> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Exeter Mebane South Outparcels - Review Request Letter IYou don't often get email from kathryn matt hews@fws.gov. Learn why this is important Hi Taylor, Please find attached a letter for this project. Let me know if you have questions or concerns. Happy Holidays, Kathy Matthews Please note that I am teleworking Wednesday through Friday, every week. Email is the best way to reach me. Thanks, Kathy Matthews NC Renewable Energy Coordinator & Fish and Wildlife Biologist U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 551-F Pylon Drive Raleigh, NC 27606 919-856-4520, x. 27 From: Kiker, Taylor <Taylor.Kiker@kimley-horn.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 6:02 PM To: Raleigh, FW4 <raleigh@fws.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Exeter Mebane South Outparcels - Review Request Letter This email has been received from outside of DOI - Use caution before clicking on links, opening attachments, or responding. Please find the attached Online Project Review Certification Letter for the above referenced project. Please contact me if questions arise. Thank you Taylor (she/her/hers) Taylor Kiker, PWS Kimley-Horn 1200 South Tryon Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202 Direct: 980 296 0810 1 Mobile: 704 562 9381 Celebrating 15 years as one of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For COMPENSATORY MITIGATION NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM Accompanies User Manual Version 5 USACE AID#: SAW-2019-01933 NCDWR #: Project Name Exeter Mebane South Outparcels Date of Evaluation 10/01/2019 Applicant/Owner Name Exeter Property Group Wetland Site Name Wetland W3 Wetland Type Headwater Forest Assessor Name/Organization Chris Tinklenberg, PWS Level III Ecoregion Piedmont Nearest Named Water Body Sevenmile Creek River Basin Neuse USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03020201 County Orange NCDWR Region Raleigh r Yes f+ No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees) 36.068873,-79.208833 Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area) Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited to the following. Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.) Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.) Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.) Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc.) Is the assessment area intensively managed? ('• Yes (. No Regulatory Considerations -Were regulatory considerations evaluated? . Yes rNo If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area. F Anadromous fish F Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species Rl NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect F Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA) F Publicly owned property F N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer) F Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HOW, ORW, or Trout F Designated NCNHP reference community F Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply) r Blackwater (+` Brownwater F Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) r Lunar r Wind ('• Both Is the assessment area on a coastal island? ('• Yes (+` No Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver? r Yes (: No Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? r Yes (: No 1. Ground Surface ConditionNegetation Condition - assessment area condition metric Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure (VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable, then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect. GS VS (•` A A Not severely altered {` B {+` B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing, less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration) 2. Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration - assessment area condition metric Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. A ditch <- 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable. Surf Sub (` A A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered. (*` B B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation). C" C C` C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines). 3. Water Storage/Surface Relief - assessment area/wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes) Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT). AA WT 3a. t A A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep C B B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep (` C C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep {+ D + D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep 3b. (` A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet C B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet (` C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot 4. Soil Texture/Structure - assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes) Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for regional indicators. 4a. (' A Sandy soil (•` B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres) (` C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil E Histosol or histic epipedon 4b. A Soil ribbon < 1 inch B Soil ribbon > 1 inch 4c. {+ A No peat or muck presence C B A peat or muck presence 5. Discharge into Wetland - opportunity metric Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub). Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc. Surf Sub C*` A {+ A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area C B C B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the treatment capacity of the assessment area r C r C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive sedimentation, odor) 6. Land Use - opportunity metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands) Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (51M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (21M). Effective riparian buffers are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion. WS 5M 2M F A r A r A > 10% impervious surfaces F B r B r B Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants) F-1 C r C 7 C > 20% coverage of pasture F D r D r D > 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land) r E r E r E > 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb F F r F r F > 20% coverage of clear-cut land F G r G r G Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from little or no disturbance in the watershed or hydrologic alterations that prevent dainage and/or overbank flow from affectio the assessment area. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer - assessment area/wetland complex condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands) 7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water? C Yes (: No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8. 7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? (Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of wetland. Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.) C` A > 50 feet { B From 30 to < 50 feet { C From 15 to < 30 feet D From 5 to < 15 feet E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches 7c. Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width. C <- 15-feet wide C > 15-feet wide C Other open water (no tributary present) 7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water? C Yes (" No 7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed? C Sheltered - adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic. C Exposed - adjacent open water with width > 2500 feet or regular boat traffic. 8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area - wetland type/wetland complex condition metric (evaluate WT for all marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland only; evaluate WC for Bottomland Hardwood Forest, Headwater Forest, and Riverine Swamp Forest only) Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT) and the wetland complex at the assessment area (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries. WT WC C A C. A > 100 feet C B C B From 80 to < 100 feet C*` C C C From 50 to < 80 feet C D C D From 40 to < 50 feet ( E { E From 30 to < 40 feet ( F F From 15 to < 30 feet C G C G From 5 to < 15 feet C H C H < 5 feet 9. Inundation Duration - assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands) Answer for assessment area dominant landform. ( A Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days) C*` B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation C C Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more) 10. Indicators of Deposition -assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands and all marshes) Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition). C A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels. C*` B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland. C C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland. 11. Wetland Size - wetland type/wetland complex condition metric Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column. WT WC FW (if applicable) CA CA CA >500acres C B C B C B From 100 to < 500 acres r C r C r C From 50 to < 100 acres (- D C'' D r D From 25 to < 50 acres { E C- E (: E From 10 to < 25 acres { F C'' F C` F From 5 to < 10 acres { G {' G G From 1 to < 5 acres r H r H r H From 0.5 to < 1 acre 6' 1 C I C I From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre C J C J C J From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre r K �— K r K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut 12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only) A Pocosin is the full extent (> 90%) of its natural landscape size. B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size. 13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric 13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide. Well Loosely ( A r A > 500 acres B r B From 100 to < 500 acres C (- C From 50 to < 100 acres + D t+' D From 10 to < 50 acres E r E < 10 acres F (- F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats 13b. Evaluate for marshes only. r Yes r No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands. 14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland) May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include non -forested areas > 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts. Consider the eight main points of the compass. Artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in how many directiions? If the assessment area is clear-cut, select option "C." C` A 0 . B 1 to 4 C 5to8 15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat) A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area. + B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata. r C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition, or expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non - characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species), or exotic species are dominant in at least one stratum. 16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only) r A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics). (: B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics. r C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics). 17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric 17a. Is vegetation present? (+ Yes r No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18. 17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands. r A > 25% coverage of vegetation C B < 25% coverage of vegetation 17c. Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure in airspace above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately. AA WT Q ( A r A Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes m-C` B r B Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps U d+ C : C Canopy sparse or absent o .C` A A Dense mid-story/sapling layer � d: B B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer �r C C Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent n C` A A Dense shrub layer t6 B + B Moderate density shrub layer { C C Shrub layer sparse or absent {+ A + A Dense herb layer { B B Moderate density herb layer x {" C (` C Herb layer sparse or absent 18. Snags — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes) r A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability). (: B Not A 19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes) r A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are present. (` B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH. C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees. 20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes) Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris. r A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability). {: B Not A 21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh only) Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water. {`A (`B 'C {'D � ^. ter- \� �--.,..ter --•� �•--�� �r-.. �-�,.�r�..� 22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands and Salt/Brackish Marsh only) Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision. Documentation required if evaluated as B, C, or D. {: A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area. r B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area. { C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area. ( D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area. Notes NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet Accompanies User Manual Version 5.0 Wetland Site Name Wetland W3 Date 10/01/2019 Wetland Type Headwater Forest Assessor Name/Organization Chris Tinklenberg, PWS Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N) NO Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N) YES Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N) NO Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N) NO Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N) NO Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N) NO Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N) NO Sub -function Rating Summary Function Sub -function Metrics Rating Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention Condition HIGH Sub -Surface Storage and Retention Condition HIGH Water Quality Pathogen Change Condition HIGH Condition/Opportunity HIGH Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) YES Particulate Change Condition MEDIUM Condition/Opportunity NA Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) NA Soluble Change Condition MEDIUM Condition/Opportunity HIGH Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) YES Physical Change Condition LOW Condition/Opportunity LOW Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) YES Pollution Change Condition NA Condition/Opportunity NA Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) NA Habitat Physical Structure Condition LOW Landscape Patch Structure Condition HIGH Vegetation Composition Condition MEDIUM Function Rating Summary Function Metrics/Notes Rating Hydrology Condition HIGH Water Quality Condition MEDIUM Condition/Opportunity HIGH Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) YES Habitat Condition LOW Overall Wetland Rating MEDIUM NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM Accompanies User Manual Version 5 USACE AID#: SAW-2019-01933 NCDWR #: Project Name Exeter Mebane South Outparcels Date of Evaluation 10/01/2019 Applicant/Owner Name Exeter Property Group Wetland Site Name Wetland W4 Wetland Type Headwater Forest Assessor Name/Organization Chris Tinklenberg, PWS Level III Ecoregion Piedmont Nearest Named Water Body Sevenmile Creek River Basin Neuse USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03020201 County Orange NCDWR Region Raleigh r Yes f+ No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees) 36.068426,-79.209086 Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area) Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited to the following. Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.) Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.) Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.) Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc.) Is the assessment area intensively managed? ('• Yes (. No Regulatory Considerations -Were regulatory considerations evaluated? . Yes rNo If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area. F Anadromous fish F Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species Rl NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect F Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA) F Publicly owned property F N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer) F Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HOW, ORW, or Trout F Designated NCNHP reference community F Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply) r Blackwater (+` Brownwater F Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) r Lunar r Wind ('• Both Is the assessment area on a coastal island? ('• Yes (+` No Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver? r Yes (: No Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? r Yes (: No 1. Ground Surface ConditionNegetation Condition - assessment area condition metric Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure (VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable, then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect. GS VS (•` A A Not severely altered {` B {+` B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing, less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration) 2. Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration - assessment area condition metric Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. A ditch <- 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable. Surf Sub (` A A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered. (*` B B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation). C" C C` C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines). 3. Water Storage/Surface Relief - assessment area/wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes) Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT). AA WT 3a. t A A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep C B B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep (` C C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep {+ D + D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep 3b. (` A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet C B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet (` C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot 4. Soil Texture/Structure - assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes) Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for regional indicators. 4a. (' A Sandy soil (•` B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres) (` C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil E Histosol or histic epipedon 4b. A Soil ribbon < 1 inch B Soil ribbon > 1 inch 4c. {+ A No peat or muck presence C B A peat or muck presence 5. Discharge into Wetland - opportunity metric Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub). Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc. Surf Sub C*` A {+ A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area C B C B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the treatment capacity of the assessment area r C r C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive sedimentation, odor) 6. Land Use - opportunity metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands) Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (51M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (21M). Effective riparian buffers are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion. WS 5M 2M F A r A r A > 10% impervious surfaces F B r B r B Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants) F-1 C r C 7 C > 20% coverage of pasture F D r D r D > 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land) r E r E r E > 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb F F r F r F > 20% coverage of clear-cut land F G r G r G Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from little or no disturbance in the watershed or hydrologic alterations that prevent dainage and/or overbank flow from affectio the assessment area. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer - assessment area/wetland complex condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands) 7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water? C Yes (: No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8. 7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? (Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of wetland. Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.) C` A > 50 feet { B From 30 to < 50 feet { C From 15 to < 30 feet D From 5 to < 15 feet E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches 7c. Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width. C <- 15-feet wide C > 15-feet wide C Other open water (no tributary present) 7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water? C Yes (" No 7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed? C Sheltered - adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic. C Exposed - adjacent open water with width > 2500 feet or regular boat traffic. 8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area - wetland type/wetland complex condition metric (evaluate WT for all marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland only; evaluate WC for Bottomland Hardwood Forest, Headwater Forest, and Riverine Swamp Forest only) Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT) and the wetland complex at the assessment area (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries. WT WC C A C. A > 100 feet C B C B From 80 to < 100 feet C*` C C C From 50 to < 80 feet C D C D From 40 to < 50 feet ( E { E From 30 to < 40 feet ( F F From 15 to < 30 feet C G C G From 5 to < 15 feet C H C H < 5 feet 9. Inundation Duration - assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands) Answer for assessment area dominant landform. ( A Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days) C*` B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation C C Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more) 10. Indicators of Deposition -assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands and all marshes) Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition). C A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels. C*` B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland. C C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland. 11. Wetland Size - wetland type/wetland complex condition metric Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column. WT WC FW (if applicable) CA CA CA >500acres C B C B C B From 100 to < 500 acres r C r C r C From 50 to < 100 acres (- D C'' D r D From 25 to < 50 acres { E C- E (: E From 10 to < 25 acres { F C'' F C` F From 5 to < 10 acres { G {' G G From 1 to < 5 acres r H r H r H From 0.5 to < 1 acre C I C I C I From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre 6' J C J C J From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre r K �— K r K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut 12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only) r A Pocosin is the full extent (> 90%) of its natural landscape size. B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size. 13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric 13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide. Well Loosely ( A r A > 500 acres B r B From 100 to < 500 acres C (- C From 50 to < 100 acres + D t+' D From 10 to < 50 acres E r E < 10 acres F (- F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats 13b. Evaluate for marshes only. r Yes r No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands. 14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland) May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include non -forested areas > 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts. Consider the eight main points of the compass. Artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in how many directiions? If the assessment area is clear-cut, select option "C." C` A 0 . B 1 to 4 C 5to8 15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat) A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area. + B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata. r C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition, or expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non - characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species), or exotic species are dominant in at least one stratum. 16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only) r A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics). (: B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics. r C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics). 17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric 17a. Is vegetation present? (+ Yes r No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18. 17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands. r A > 25% coverage of vegetation C B < 25% coverage of vegetation 17c. Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure in airspace above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately. AA WT Q ( A r A Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes m-C` B r B Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps U d+ C : C Canopy sparse or absent o .C` A A Dense mid-story/sapling layer � d: B B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer �r C C Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent n C` A A Dense shrub layer t6 B + B Moderate density shrub layer { C C Shrub layer sparse or absent {+ A + A Dense herb layer { B B Moderate density herb layer x {" C (` C Herb layer sparse or absent 18. Snags — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes) r A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability). (: B Not A 19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes) r A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are present. (` B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH. C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees. 20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes) Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris. r A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability). {: B Not A 21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh only) Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water. {`A (`B 'C {'D � ^. ter- \� �--.,..ter --•� �•--�� �r-.. �-�,.�r�..� 22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands and Salt/Brackish Marsh only) Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision. Documentation required if evaluated as B, C, or D. {: A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area. r B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area. { C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area. ( D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area. Notes NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet Accompanies User Manual Version 5.0 Wetland Site Name Wetland W3 Date 10/01/2019 Wetland Type Headwater Forest Assessor Name/Organization Chris Tinklenberg, PWS Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N) NO Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N) YES Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N) NO Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N) NO Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N) NO Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N) NO Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N) NO Sub -function Rating Summary Function Sub -function Metrics Rating Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention Condition HIGH Sub -Surface Storage and Retention Condition HIGH Water Quality Pathogen Change Condition HIGH Condition/Opportunity HIGH Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) YES Particulate Change Condition MEDIUM Condition/Opportunity NA Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) NA Soluble Change Condition MEDIUM Condition/Opportunity HIGH Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) YES Physical Change Condition LOW Condition/Opportunity LOW Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) YES Pollution Change Condition NA Condition/Opportunity NA Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) NA Habitat Physical Structure Condition LOW Landscape Patch Structure Condition HIGH Vegetation Composition Condition MEDIUM Function Rating Summary Function Metrics/Notes Rating Hydrology Condition HIGH Water Quality Condition MEDIUM Condition/Opportunity HIGH Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) YES Habitat Condition LOW Overall Wetland Rating MEDIUM ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary MARC RECKTENWALD Director Joe Thompson Exeter Property Group 715 Harvard Street Orlando, FL 32804 Project: Exeter Mebane South Outparcels NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 9, 2023 Expiration of Acceptance: 7/9/2023 County: Orange The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is willing to accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as indicated in the table below. Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the DMS in - lieu fee mitigation program will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact permitting agencies to determine if payment to the DMS will be approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or authorizations associated with the proposed activity including G.S. § 143-214.11. This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 Certification within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to DMS. Once DMS receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the in -lieu fee to be paid by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed on the DMS website. Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the DMS, the impacts for which you are requesting compensatory mitigation credit are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation required and assigned to DMS for this impact is determined by permitting agencies and may exceed the impact amounts shown below. River Basin Impact Location 8-di it HUC Impact Type Impact Quantity Neuse 03020201 Riparian Wetland 0.21 Upon receipt of payment, DMS will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The mitigation will be performed in accordance with the In -Lieu Fee Program instrument dated July 28, 2010. Thank you for your interest in the DMS in -lieu fee mitigation program. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly.Williams@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, AdWd � FOR James. B Stanfill Asset Management Supervisor cc: Chris Tinklenberg, agent North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Mitigation Services 217 West Jones Street 1 1652 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652 h(h�TH :.AROI iRA IV o �nmmmenni w�a 919,707,8976