20230686 Ver 1_401 Application_20230509

CLearWaLer
An EnviroScience Companyp
C1earWater Environmental Consultants,Inc.
www.cwenv.com
May 9, 2023
Ms. Amanda Jones Mr. Paul Wojoski
US Army Corps of Engineers NC DWR, 401 Permitting & Buffer Unit
Asheville Regulatory Field Office 512 N. Salisbury Street, 9th Floor
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
RE: Asheville Regional Airport Apron Expansion Project
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Jones and Mr. Wojoski,
The attached Individual Permit application is being submitted on behalf of the Greater Asheville
Regional Airport Authority represented by Mr. Michael Reisman. The applicant is seeking permit
authorization for impacts associated with expanding public parking availability at the Asheville
Regional Airport in Buncombe County, NC. The project will include 5.45 acres of pavement for
the parking lot and two access roads.
Copies of this application package have been sent for review to Mr. Byron Hamstead of the US
Fish and Wildlife Service, Ms. Andrea Leslie of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Mr.
Andrew Moore of the NC Division of Water Resources - Asheville Regional Office and Ms. Sue
Homewood of the NC Division of Water Resources-Winston-Salem Office. Please do not hesitate
to contact me at 828-698-9800 if you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Eric Romaniszyn
Senior Scientist
Copy issued:
NC DEQ, Division of Water Resources, Asheville Office —Andrew Moore
NC DEQ, Division of Water Resources, Winston-Salem Office — Sue Homewood
NC WRC —Andrea Leslie
US FWS, Asheville Office — Byron Hamstead
145 Th Avenue West, Suite B
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-698-9800 Tel

Preliminary Data Entry Fields for New Actions
SAW- -
1. Project Name: Asheville Airport Parking and Apron Improvements
2. Work Type: Private ❑� Institutional ❑ Government ❑ Commercial
3. Project Description/Purpose:
To authorize impacts to 745 linear feet of stream and 0.062 acres of wetland for construction of
additional parking area at the Asheville Regional Airport.
4. Property Owner/Applicant:
Asheville Regional Airport
5. Agent/Consultant: ClearWater Environmental Consultants
6. Related Action ID Number(s):
See attached
7. Project Location -Coordinates,Street Address, and/or Location Description:
The project is located at the Asheville Airport on Rental Car Drive in Buncombe County, North
Carolina; coordinates are 35.428723, -82.535504.
8. Project Location -Tax Parcel ID: 9643523273
9. Project Location—County: Buncombe
10. Project Location—Nearest Municipality or Town : Fletcher
11. Project Information-Nearest Waterbody: Unnamed tributary to French Broad River
12. Watershed/8-Digit Hydrologic Unit Code: French Broad / 06010105
Authorization: Section 10 ❑ Section 404 ❑✓ Section 10 &404 ❑
Regulatory Action Type:
eStandard Permit ❑ Pre-Application Request
Nationwide Permit# Unauthorized Activity
❑ Regional General Permit# 0 Compliance
❑ Jurisdictional Determination Request ❑ No Permit Required
Revised 20210513

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CLear W
An EnviroScience Company e
Department of the Army
Wilmington District,Corps of Engineers
Attn:Tommy Fennel,Chief Regulatory Division
PO Box 1890
Wilmington,NC 28402-1890
-and-
NC DWR, Webscape Unit
Attn: Paul Wojoski
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
1, the current landowner/managing partner of the property identified below, hereby authorize
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, an EnviroScience company, to act on my behalf as my
agent during the processing of j urisdictional determination requests and permits to impact Wetlands
and Water of the US subject to Federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. CEC is authorized to provide supplemental
information as needed at the request of the USACE or DWR.
Additionally, I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District,US Army Corps of Engineers
to enter upon the property herein described for the purposes of conducting onsite investigations and
issuing a determination associated with Wetlands and Waters of the US subject to Federal
jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors
Act of 1899.
Property Owner of Record: Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority
Property Owner Address: 61 Terminal Drive, Suite 1
Fletcher,NC 28732
Phone Number: [phone]
Email address: mreisman(a flyavl.com
Property Location: Highway 280 and Rental Car Drive
Owner/Managing partner Signature: /'0- Gc. *�-y-r—
Owner/Managing printed name: Michael Reisman,Chief Operating Officer
Date: March 24,2023
145 7th Avenue West,Suite B
Hendersonville,NC 28792
Phone:[phone]
www.cwenv.com

Property Owners

® Buncombe County Assessment
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Buncombe County Assessment Property Record Search
9643523273L0002 WADDELL J HALL Total Appraised Value
282 WRIGHT BROTHERS WAY PO BOX 629,HENDERSONVLLE,NC, $1,383,700
28793
KEY INFORMATION
Zoning - Neighborhood APFA
Land Use Code COMM LEASEHOLD Municipality CAS
Fire District - Special District -
Present Use -
Appraisal Area Erik Simes(828)250-4935 [e-mail]
Exemption -
Legal Description Deed Date:06/09/2014 Deed:5215-0066 Plat:0140-0107
Plat Reference 140-107
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Land Value $0
Building Value $1,251,800
Features $131,900
Total Appraised $1,383,700
Value
Deferred Value $0
Exempt Value $0
Total Taxable $1,383,700
Value
LAND INFORMATION
ZONING LAND USE CODE SIZE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSESSED VALUE FLOODPLAIN
COMM LEASEHOLD 0.00 acres APFA $0 NO
BUILDING INFORMATION
15 THE BUILDING INFORMATION ON YOUR PROPERTY RECORD CARD CORRECT?
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BUILDING(S)
BUILDING(1)
Quality AVG Condition NORMAL
Building Type COM CLASS C Year Built 2014
Full Baths 0 Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0 Story 1.00
Heat Type Green Certification
Style COM CLASS C Total Finished Area 4898
Bedrooms - Deck 0
Patio 0 Carport 0
Garage 0 Utility 0
Unfinished 0 Finished Basement 0
Basement
Porch 0 Building Value $724,700
79
CWC
(4898)
62
BUILDING(2)
FEATURES
TYPE YEAR BUILT QUANTITY SIZE ASSESSED VALUE
CANOPY COMMERCIAL QY 2014 1 4,500 sqft $73,400
CANOPY COMMERCIAL QY 2021 2 1,496 sqft $58,500
TRANSFER HISTORY
TRANSFER DATE TRANSACTION PRICE VALID SALE BOOK/PAGE DEED INSTRUMENT
2014-06-09 $0 Not Qualified 5215-66 LES
VALUE CHANGE HISTORY

DATE OF VALUE EFFECTIVE TAX LAND BUILDING FEATURES NEW
CHANGE YEAR REASON FOR CHANGE VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
2023-03-01 2023 GENERAL PARCEL $0 $1,251,800 $131,900 $1,383,700
REVIEW
RECENT PERMIT ACTIVITY
PERMIT DATE PERMIT TYPE PERMIT STATUS
12/08/2022 COMMERCIAL REPAIR OR UPFIT PERMIT ISSUED
10/13/2021 COMMERCIAL ADDITION PERMIT ISSUED
APPEALS
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964352327300000 GREATER ASHEVILLE REGIONAL Total Appraised Value
333 FERNCLIFF PARK DR AIRPORT AUTHORITY $20,243,600
61 TERMINAL DR,FLETCHER,NC,28732
KEY INFORMATION
Zoning - Neighborhood APFA
Land Use Code GVMT OWNED Municipality CAS
Fire District - Special District -
Present Use -
Appraisal Area Chelsea Bond 828-250-4958 [e-mail]
Exemption EXM
Legal Description Deed Date:06/30/2017 Deed:5565-1196 Plat:0206-0070
Plat Reference 206-70
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Land Value $20,243,600
Building Value $0
Features $0
Total Appraised $20,243,600
Value
Deferred Value $0
Exempt Value $20,243,600
Total Taxable $0
Value
LAND INFORMATION
ZONING LAND USE CODE SIZE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSESSED VALUE FLOODPLAIN
GVMT OWNED 567.34 acres APFA $20,243,600 YES
BUILDING INFORMATION
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BUILDING(S)
TRANSFER HISTORY
TRANSFER DATE TRANSACTION PRICE VALID SALE BOOK/PAGE DEED INSTRUMENT
No items to display

VALUE CHANGE HISTORY
DATE OF VALUE EFFECTIVE TAX REASON FOR LAND BUILDING FEATURES NEW
CHANGE YEAR CHANGE VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
No items to display
RECENT PERMIT ACTIVITY
PERMIT DATE PERMIT TYPE PERMIT STATUS
01/23/2023 COMMERCIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT ISSUED
APPEALS
No recent appeal information
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9643523273L0001 ASHEVILLE JET INC Total Appraised Value
282 WRIGHT BROTHERS WAY C/O TAX DEPARTMENT,ORLANDO,FL, $2,120,900
32827
KEY INFORMATION
Zoning - Neighborhood APFA
Land Use Code AIRPORT/AIRFIELD Municipality CAS
Fire District - Special District -
Present Use -
Appraisal Area Erik Simes(828)250-4935 [e-mail]
Exemption -
Legal Description Deed Date:04/26/2004 Deed:3622-0177 Subdiv:Block:Lot:Section:Plat:0000-0000
Plat Reference 0-0
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Land Value $0
Building Value $2,120,900
Features $0
Total Appraised $2,120,900
Value
Deferred Value $0
Exempt Value $0
Total Taxable $2,120,900
Value
LAND INFORMATION
ZONING LAND USE CODE SIZE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSESSED VALUE FLOODPLAIN
AIRPORT/AIRFIELD 0.00 acres APFA $0 NO
BUILDING INFORMATION
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If any of the information is incorrect on any building please report the changes via the'I want to update my property record'
button for the building that needs to be updated.
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BUILDING(S)
BUILDING(1)
Quality AVG Condition NORMAL
Building Type COM CLASS S Year Built 2007
Full Baths 0 Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0 Story 1.00
Heat Type Green Certification
Style COM CLASS S Total Finished Area 19600
Bedrooms - Deck 0
Patio 0 Carport 0
Garage 0 Utility 0
Unfinished 0 Finished Basement 0
Basement
Porch 0 Building Value $737,700
140 CFPM
1se00 7
140
BUILDING(2)
TRANSFER HISTORY
TRANSFER DATE TRANSACTION PRICE VALID SALE BOOK/PAGE DEED INSTRUMENT
No items to display
VALUE CHANGE HISTORY
DATE OF VALUE EFFECTIVE TAX REASON FOR LAND BUILDING FEATURES NEW
CHANGE YEAR CHANGE VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
No items to display
RECENT PERMIT ACTIVITY

PERMIT DATE PERMIT TYPE PERMIT STATUS
05/29/2015 COMMERCIAL REPAIR OR UPFIT PERMIT ISSUED
APPEALS
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4 9643477621ODDDD 31 9642752558
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Project Boundary
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Drawn by:CB7 Date;03.27.2023 CEC Project#16625 'r"
Buncombe CLear'Water Adjacent Property
and Henderson Counties, ...Company 9
North Carolina 145 7th Ave West,Suite B Owner Map
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792

Adjacent Property Owners
PROPERTY
NUMBER MAILING ADDRESS OWNER NAME SITE ADDRESS COUNTY
1 61 TERMINAL DR GREATER ASHEVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 99999 PINNER RD Buncombe
2 61 TERMINAL DR GREATER ASHEVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 99999 PINNER RD Buncombe
3 61 TERMINAL DR GREATER ASHEVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 20 PINNER RD Buncombe
4 115 VILLAGE POINTE LN DARMANCHEV MAKSIM;DARMANCHEV IRYNA 5 HIDDEN CREEK DR Buncombe
5 40 LOVETT FALLS LN GUZMAN LUIS MIGUEL 7 HIDDEN CREEK DR Buncombe
6 47 BEAR CREEK HILLS DR WALKER PRISCILLA MOSS 13 HIDDEN CREEK DR Buncombe
7 15 HIDDEN CREEK DR BASHAM GEORGE 15 HIDDEN CREEK DR Buncombe
8 201 HEYDEN RIDGE DR GIBSON JESSE RAY 17 HIDDEN CREEK DR Buncombe
9 PO BOX 761 OSORINO ARTURO;MAXIMO-MARTINEZ NANCY 18 HIDDEN CREEK DR Buncombe
10 16 NATHAN DR MCKINNEY JAMES EDNEY 16 NATHAN DR Buncombe
11 16 NATHAN DR MCKINNEY JAMES E 14 NATHAN DR Buncombe
12 11 NATHAN DR MCKINNEY PEGGY 12 NATHAN DR Buncombe
13 11 NATHAN DR MCKINNEY PEGGY 11 NATHAN DR Buncombe
14 10 NATHAN DR GREEN GAIL BARBARA 10 NATHAN DR Buncombe
15 233 ARROWHEAD TRL CASE ALVIN JOSEPH JR 101 HIDDEN CREEK RD Buncombe
16 PO BOX 5369 SOUTHRIDGE ASSOCIATES LLC 99999 MCKENNA RD Buncombe
17 2715 WISE AVE NW APB PROPERTIES LLC 368 ROCKWOOD RD Buncombe
18 711 GALLIMORE DAIRY RD MILAN CN ARDEN LLC 360 ROCKWOOD RD Buncombe
19 PO BOX 787 CRACKER BARRELL OLD COUNTY ST INC 344 ROCKWOOD RD Buncombe
20 21 PALM AVE SHOPS ON ROCKWOOD LLC 336 ROCKWOOD RD Buncombe
21 1812 ELLICOTT LN 332 ROCKWOOD LLC 332 ROCKWOOD RD Buncombe
22 550AIRPORT RD FLETCHER HOSPITALITY LLC 550AIRPORT RD Buncombe
23 2100 W FRONTAGE RD FIELDS OF LAKE COUNTY LLC 649 NEW AIRPORT RD Henderson
24 PO BOX 7148 CITY OF ASHEVILLE 0 NO ADDRESS ASSIGNED Henderson
25 1321 MAIL SERVICE CENTER NC;DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0 NO ADDRESS ASSIGNED Henderson
26 20301 MAIL SERVICE CTR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 1301 FANNING BRIDGE RD Buncombe
27 1321 MAIL SERVICE CTR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 761 NEW AIRPORT RD Buncombe
28 116 W JONES ST STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 839 NEW AIRPORT RD Buncombe
29 2520 ASHEVILLE HWY AIRPORT ROAD ACQUISITIONS LLC 99999 FRENCH BROAD LN Buncombe
30 61 TERMINAL DR GREATER ASHEVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 0 NO ADDRESS ASSIGNED Henderson
31 61 TERMINAL DR GREATER ASHEVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 101 FRENCH BROAD LN Henderson
32 1 HISTORIC COURTHOUSE SQUARE STE 5 HENDERSON COUNTY 29 FERNCLIFF PARK DR Henderson
33 516 N MILLS RIVER RD HENDERSON COUNTY 0 NO ADDRESS ASSIGNED Henderson
NC STATE UNIVERSITY;ENDOWMENT FUND BOARD OF
34 CAMPUS BOX 7501 TRUSTEES 0 NO ADDRESS ASSIGNED Henderson
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ENDOWMENT FUND OF NORTH
35 CAMPUS BOX 7501 CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY 0 NO ADDRESS ASSIGNED Henderson
36 132 KING ST RIVETER PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC 701 OLD FANNING BRIDGE RD Henderson
37 1075 E 20TH ST WILD RIVER CORP 0 NO ADDRESS ASSIGNED Henderson
38 490 FERNCLIFF PARK DR GF LINAMAR LLC 486 FERNCLIFF PARK DR Henderson
39 61 TERMINAL DR STE 1 GREATER ASHEVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 146 WESTFELDT RD Henderson
40 490 FERNCLIFF PARK DR GF LINAMAR LLC 490 FERNCLIFF PARK DR Henderson
41 61 TERMINAL DR STE 1 GREATER ASHEVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 0 NO ADDRESS ASSIGNED Henderson
42 1 HISTORIC COURTHOUSE SQ STE 5 HENDERSON COUNTY 0 NO ADDRESS ASSIGNED Henderson
43 PO BOX 7148 CITY OF ASHEVILLE 0 NO ADDRESS ASSIGNED Henderson
44 PO BOX 7148 CITY OF ASHEVILLE 0 NO ADDRESS ASSIGNED Henderson
45 PO BOX 7148 CITY OF ASHEVILLE 260 PINNER RD Henderson
46 35 BRAN RICK LN SCHMIDT,SUMMER;SCHMIDT,LOGAN E. 35 BRAN RICK LN Henderson
47 35 BRAN RICK LN SCHMIDT SUMMER;SCHMIDT LOGAN E 35 BRAN RICK LN Buncombe
48 61 TERMINAL DR GREATER ASHEVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 36 BRAN RICK LN Buncombe
49 61 TERMINAL DR GREATER ASHEVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 99999 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR Buncombe
50 61 TERMINAL DR GREATER ASHEVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 99999 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR Buncombe
51 61 TERMINAL DR GREATER ASHEVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 99999 RIVERVIEW DR Buncombe
52 61 TERMINAL DR GREATER ASHEVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 40 LINDBERGH LN Buncombe
53 13485 VETERANS WAY,STE 600 ASHEVILLE JET INC 99999 GENERAL AVIATION DR Buncombe

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Form Approved-
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT OMB No.0710-0003
33 CFR 325.The proponent agency is CECW-CO-R. Expires:02-28-2022
The public reporting burden for this collection of information,OMB Control Number 0710-0003.is estimated to average 11 hours per response,including the time
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RETURN YOUR APPLICATION TO THE ABOVE EMAIL.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities:Rivers and Harbors Act,Section 10,33 USC 403,Clean Water Act,Section 404,33 USC 1344;Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act,
Section 103,33 USC 1413,Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers:Final Rule 33 CFR 320-332.Principal Purpose:Information provided on this form
will be used in evaluating the application for a permit.Routine Uses:This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal,state,and
local government agencies,and the public and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by Federal law.Submission of requested information
is voluntary.however,if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued.One set of original drawings or good
reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application(see sample drawings and/or instructions)
and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
System of Record Notice(SORN). The information received is entered into our permit tracking database and a SORN has been completed(SORN#A1145b)
and may be accessed at the following website:http//dpcld defense ciov/Privacy/$ORNslndex/DOD-wide-SO_RN-Article-View/Article/570115/al l45b-ce aspxx
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETE
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BYAPPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE(agent is not required)
First- Lew Middle- Last- Bleiweis First-I ric Middle- Last-Romaniszyn
Company- Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority Company- ClearWater,an EnviroScience Company
E-mail Address- [e-mail] E-mail [e-mail]
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS:
Address- 61 Terminal Dr,Suite 1 Address- 145 7th Avenue West; Suite B
City- Asheville State- NC Zip- 28732 Country-USA City- Hendersonville State- NC Zip- 28792 Country-USA
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOs.w/AREA CODE 10. AGENTS PHONE NOs.w/AREA CODE
a. Residence b. Business c. Fax a. Residence b. Business c. Fax
[phone] [phone]
STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
11. 1 hereby authorize, ClearWater to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish,upon request,
supplemental information in support of this permit application.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE
NAME,LOCATION,AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE(see instructions)
Asheville Regional Airport-South Parking Lot Project
13. NAME OF WATERBODY,IF KNOWN(if applicable) 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS(if applicable)
French Broad River Address 61 Terminal Dr.
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
_ City- Fletcher State- NC Zip- 28732
Latitude: N ;5.•I_R723 Longitude:�W -$_.�35�f1-t.
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS,IF KNOWN(see instructions)
State Tax Parcel ID 9643523273 Municipality Fletcher.NC
Section- Township- Range-
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17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
From Asheville take I-26 East to exit 40 for NC-280 toward Arden. Turn right on NC-280. In 0.5 miles turn right onto Rental Car Drive.The
project site is on the right between NC Hwy 280 and Rental Car Drive (Figure 2)
18. Nature of Activity(Description of project,include all features)
See attached
19. Project Purpose(Describe the reason or purpose of the project,see instructions)
See attached.
USE BLOCKS 20-23 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s)for Discharge
See attached.
21, Type(s)of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards:
Type Type Type
Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards
Clean fill and culverts= 1,994.4 cubic yards
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled(see instructions)
Acres Wetlands=0.062 acres
Work will be completed using standard construction equipment(backhoe,dump truck,etc.)
or
Linear Feet Streams=745 If
23. Description of Avoidance,Minimization,and Compensation(see instructions)
See attached.
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24. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? ®Yes No IF YES.DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
Trees have been cleared
25. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners,Lessees,Etc.,Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody(if more than can be entered here,please attach a supplemental list).
a.Address- See attached.
City- State- Zip-
b.Address-
City- State- Zip-
c.Address-
City- State- Zip-
d.Address-
City- State- Zip-
e-Address-
City- State- Zip-
26. List of Other Certificates or Approvals/Denials received from other Federal,State,or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
NUMBER
See attached.
Would include but is not restricted to zoning,building,and flood plain permits
27. Application is hereby made for permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that this infonnation in this application is
complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the
applicants
Eric Romaniszyn _ =- - `------� May 8, 2023
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENTDATE
The Application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity(applicant)or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that:Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies,conceals,or covers up any trick, scheme,or disguises a material fact or makes any false,fictitious or fraudulent
statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false,fictitious or fraudulent
statements or entry,shall be fined not more than$10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
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Individual Permit Application for U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Section 404 Permit
and
North Carolina 401 Water Quality Certification
May 9, 2023
Applicant:
sheville
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Take the easy way out.
Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority
Attn: Michael Reisman
61 Terminal Drive, Suite 1
Fletcher,North Carolina 28732
Project Location:
61 Terminal Drive
Fletcher,North Carolina 28732
Prepared by:
Clearwater Environmental Consultants, an EnviroScience Company
145 7th Ave West, Suite B
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-698-9800

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT..................................................................................... 1
1.1 Project Location ......................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Jurisdictional Waters.................................................................................................. 1
2.0 BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROJECT HISTORY....................................................... 1
3.0 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS....................................................................................... 2
3.1 Streams and Wetlands............................................................................................... 3
3.2 Soils........................................................................................................................... 3
3.3 Fish and Wildlife Use of the Project Site..................................................................... 4
3.4 Threatened and Endangered Species........................................................................ 4
3.5 Cultural Resources..................................................................................................... 5
4.0 PROJECT PURPOSE .................................................................................................... 5
5.0 PROPOSED PROJECT DEVELOPMENT...................................................................... 5
6.1 Avoidance .................................................................................................................. 8
6.2 Minimization and Justification of Impacts.................................................................... 9
6.3 Alternatives Conclusion............................................................................................ 10
7.0 CONCEPTUAL MITIGATION PLAN ............................................................................. 10
8.0 US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 404(b)(1) GUIDELINES................... 11
8.1 Factual Determination .............................................................................................. 11
8.2 Potential Impacts on Physical and Chemical Characteristics of the Aquatic
Ecosystem ............................................................................................................... 12
8.3 Potential Impacts to Biological Characteristics of the Ecosystem ............................. 13
8.4 Potential Impacts on Special Aquatic Sites............................................................... 14
8.5 Potential Effects on Human Use Characteristics ...................................................... 15
8.6 Summary.................................................................................................................. 16
9.0 PUBLIC INTEREST CONSIDERATIONS ..................................................................... 16
9.1 Conservation............................................................................................................ 16
9.2 Economics ............................................................................................................... 16
9.3 Aesthetics ................................................................................................................ 16
9.4 General Environmental Concerns............................................................................. 17
9.5 Wetlands.................................................................................................................. 17
9.6 Historic Properties.................................................................................................... 17
9.7 Fish and Wildlife Values........................................................................................... 17
9.8 Flood Hazards.......................................................................................................... 18
9.9 Floodplain Values..................................................................................................... 18
9.10 Land Use.................................................................................................................. 18
9.11 Navigation................................................................................................................ 18
9.12 Shore Erosion and Accretion.................................................................................... 18
9.13 Recreation................................................................................................................ 18
9.14 Water Supply and Conservation............................................................................... 19
9.15 Water Quality (Stormwater Management) ................................................................ 19
9.16 Energy Needs .......................................................................................................... 19
9.17 Safety....................................................................................................................... 19
9.18 Food and Fiber Production....................................................................................... 19
9.19 Mineral Needs.......................................................................................................... 19
9.20 Considerations of Property Ownership..................................................................... 19
9.21 Needs and Welfare of the Public.............................................................................. 19
10.0 SECONDARY AND CUMULATIVE EFFECTS.............................................................. 20
11.0 SUMMARY................................................................................................................... 20
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Potential Jurisdictional Waters within Project Boundary
Table 2 Asheville Airport Permitted Activities History
Table 3 FWS IPaC Official Species List
Table 4 Project Impact Totals
Table 5 Stream Mitigation Requirements
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Vicinity Map
Figure 2 USGS Topographic Map
Figure 3 Aerial Photograph
Figure 4 Jurisdictional Features Map (S&ME, Inc.)
Figure 5 Site Impact Map
Figure 6 Soils Map
Figure 7 Airport Parking Alternatives Map (2013 Master Plan)
Figure 8 FEMA Flood Zone Map
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A S&ME, Inc. Jurisdictional Wetland and Stream Report
Appendix B NC SAM Field Assessment Form
Appendix C Threatened and Endangered Species Database Reports
Appendix D Airport Layout Plan (March 2020)
Appendix E Mitigation Information
Appendix F 30-Day Prefile Request
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1.0 INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT
The applicant, Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), proposes to construct a parking lot to expand
the number of parking spaces available to airport users. The project, known as the Asheville
Airport Parking Expansion, will include the development of land and associated infrastructure in
the southeastern portion of the airport.
1.1 Project Location
The Parking Expansion project will be located south of Asheville in Buncombe County, North
Carolina. Specifically, the project area will be immediately south of the commercial property (gas
station and restaurant) at the intersection of Terminal Drive with Airport Road/Highway 280. A
site vicinity map is included in Figure 1.
To access the site from Asheville, take 1-26 East to Exit 40 (Airport Road/NC Highway 280).
Turn right (south) onto Airport Road/Highway 280 and continue approximately 1.4 miles. Past
the airport, turn right (west) onto Rental Car Drive. The project site is to the right (east) of Rental
Car Drive. The site is bordered to the north by the commercial property, east by Airport
Road/Highway 280, and to the south and west by the airport runway. A US Geological Survey
topographic map is included in Figure 2 and aerial photograph in Figure 3.
1.2 Jurisdictional Waters
A delineation of jurisdictional waterways was performed on November 21, 2022 by S&ME, Inc.
(see Appendix A) There are three streams and two wetland areas within the project boundary
(Table 1, Figure 4). The streams are unnamed tributaries to the French Broad River and are
classified by the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) as class "B" waters. The "Existing Site
Conditions" section (Section 3.0) further describes the jurisdictional waters on site.
A site review of jurisdictional waterways was conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) on April 26, 2023. Based on that, the jurisdictional determination process was waived
by USACE. Impacts to these waters are discussed in Section 5.0 and Figure 5.
Table 1. Potential Jurisdictional Waters within Project Boundary (S&ME, Inc.)
Length
Feature (linear feet) Area (acres)
Stream 1 (S1) 2,020
Stream 2 (S2) 145
Stream 3 (S3) 485
Total Streams 2,640
Wetland 1 (W1) 0.004
Wetland 2 (W2) 0.06
Total Wetlands 0.064
Open Water 0
2.0 BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROJECT HISTORY
There have been several permitted activities on the AVL property. These are listed in Table 2
and described in this section.
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Table 2. Asheville Airport Permitted Activities History
Date Action
November 19, 2008 Corps issued permit USACE Action ID 2007-03766-311 for 1,535 linear feet
of perennial stream, 138 linear feet of intermittent stream, and 0.359 acres of
wetlands. DWR issued 401 certification.
August 19, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration issues Finding of No Significant Impacts
FONSI for the Runway Reconstruction and Parallel Taxiway project EA
Corps issued an Individual Permit for 1,796 linear feet of perennial stream
October 28, 2011 and 0.09 acres of wetland impact. USACE Action ID 2010-00036. DWR
issued 401 certification.
Permit modifications accepted by agencies for Phase 2 work include
February 19, 2013 modifications to mitigation plan for 571 linear feet of stream and 0.9 acres of
wetland. USACE Action ID 2010-00036
May 3, 2016 Modified 404/401 impacts authorized total: 90-foot culvert, 1,430 bank
stabilization, and 0.03 acres of wetland fill. USACE Action ID 2010-00036
April 5, 2016 DWR issued Permit#07-1841 v6.
July 31, 2018 Federal Aviation Administration issues Finding of No Significant Impacts
FONSI for the Asheville Airport South Apron Expansion EA
Corps issues 404 permit for the Asheville Airport Apron Expansion project
November 5, 2019 permitting 467 If of permanent stream impacts and 0.22 acres of wetland
impacts Action ID SAW-2018-00173 . DWR issues 401 certification.
November 30, 2022 S&ME, Inc. completes preliminary jurisdictional wetland and stream
assessment for the Asheville Airport Parking Expansion project.
April 26, 2023 Pre-application meeting for Parking Expansion project.
The applicant received a permit for stream and wetland impacts on November 19, 2008
associated with the Asheville Regional Airport North General Expansion Project. The Action ID
associated with this project is 2007-03766-311.
An Environmental Assessment (EA) was performed for the Runway Reconstruction and Parallel
Taxiway project. A Finding of No Significant Impacts (FONSI) was issued on August 19, 2011.
The applicant received a permit for stream and wetland impacts on October 28, 2011
associated with the Asheville Regional Airport North General Expansion Project. The Action ID
associated with this project is SAW-2010-00036. This permit was modified with additional
impacts on February 19, 2013 and May 3, 2016.
An EA was performed for the South Apron Expansion project. A Finding of No Significant
Impacts (FONSI) was issued on July 31, 2018.
The applicant received a permit for stream and wetland impacts on November 5, 2019
associated with the Asheville Regional Airport Apron Expansion Project. The Action ID
associated with this project is SAW-2017-00173.
A preliminary field review for the on-site presence of jurisdictional waters was completed by
S&ME, Inc. on November 30, 2022. This review found 2,650 If of stream and 0.064 acres of
wetland within the AVL Parking Expansion project area.
For the AVL Parking Expansion Project, a pre-application meeting was held on April 26, 2023
with USACE, NC DWR, and NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC). Based on that, the
jurisdictional determination process was waived by USACE.
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3.0 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
The project site consists of grassed areas maintained by the airport along Rental Car Drive,
disturbed land, and forested land. The site is sloping with an average elevation of approximately
2,100 feet above mean sea level.
3.1 Streams and Wetlands
Three unnamed tributaries to the French Broad River are located within the project area (Figure
4). They are classified by DWR as class "B" waters. All three originate on AVL property or in
close proximity to the east. The watershed is heavily urbanized and the streams are severely
influenced by stormwater and sedimentation, which limit instream habitat. Substrates are
primarily sediment and gravel with some cobble and boulder. The NC Stream Assessment
Method rated S1 as "Low" (Appendix B).
According to the S&ME Jurisdictional Wetland and Stream Report dated November 30, 2022
(Appendix A), stream feature S1 is a perennial stream that flows for 2,020 If within the project
boundary; S2 is an intermittent stream that flows for 145 If on the property, and S3 is a perennial
stream that flows for 485 If on the property. Site S1 flows to the French Broad approximately
0.56 miles downstream. Sites S2 and S3 are tributaries to S1; S2 is in the southern area of the
site and S3 is in the northern area.
The S&ME report also identifies two wetland features in the northern area of the property.
Wetland feature W1 is 0.004 acres and W2 is 0.06 acres. These have also been influenced by
the surrounding urbanized land uses that have altered stormwater runoff and underlying
hydrology. The wetlands are Headwater Forest habitat types and the common plant species
identified by S&ME were red maple (Acer rubrum), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua),
American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), American holly (Ilex opaca), Chinese privet
(Ligustrum sinense), multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), and common greenbriar (Smilax
rotundifolia).
An erosion and sediment control plan was approved by the City of Asheville before tree
clearing began. However, silt fences were damaged during construction and those will be
repaired before construction begins. Also, most trees were cleared in the riparian buffer but
stumps were kept in place. Those should regenerate to create a suitable buffer for the
stream.
3.2 Soils
The Asheville Airport Parking Expansion project area is located within the Mountains
physiographic region of North Carolina and more specifically the Broad Basins Ecoregion. Soils
in this ecoregion are characterized as mostly deep, well-drained, loamy to clayey Ultisols,
although there are variations between the uplands, the high and low terraces, and the
floodplains. Soil series present on site include Clifton-Urban urban land complex (CuC), Tate-
Urban land complexes, (TmB [2-8% slope] and TmC [8-15% slope]), Udothents-loamy (Ud), and
Udothents-Urban Land complex (UhE). A soils map is attached for reference (Figure 6).
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3.3 Fish and Wildlife Use of the Project Site
Wildlife species inhabiting the site is most likely limited to small mammals, birds, and aquatic
species that may be present in the small streams on site. The forested parcel is surrounded by
commercial properties and road rights-of-way, which separate it from larger forested corridors.
The site is bordered by a 16-foot high wildlife fence and a heavily maintained grass safety area
to the south and west; this fence restricts large wildlife travel from those directions. Although
site-specific studies and inventories documenting species use of the project area have not been
conducted, general observations of wildlife use were recorded during multiple site visits with no
significant findings.
3.4 Threatened and Endangered Species
ClearWater conducted a file review of records maintained by the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS) and North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP). The desktop literature review
involved a review of the FWS's Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) list of
protected species in Buncombe County and the USGS Topographic Quad(s) on which NHP
identifies current and historic occurrences of listed species. See Appendix C for the FWS and
NHP Threatened and Endangered Species database reports.
According to IPaC, there are seven protected species potentially occurring in or near the project
site (Table 3). None were observed during a site visit by ClearWater on February 6, 2023.
According to the NHP database, there are no records of Element Occurrences (EO) found
within the project boundary. The NHP database identified one EO within a one-mile radius of the
project site, the gray bat.
Table 3. FWS IPaC Official Species List
Common Name Scientific Name Status
Appalachian Elktoe Alasmidonta raveneliana Endangered
Bog Turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii Threatened (S/A)'
Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered
Mountain Sweet Pitcher-plant Sarracenia rubra ssp.jonesii Endangered
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened
Rock gnome Lichen Gymnoderma lineare Endangered
Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavus Proposed Endangered'
Threatened due to similar appearance; not subject to Section 7 consultation.
2 Listed as endangered November 29,2022;effective March 31,2023.
3 Proposed endangered by USFWS on September 13,2022.
No naturally occurring suitable habitat for the bog turtle (spring-fed bogs, fens, or sedge
marshes), mountain sweet pitcher plant (mountain bog), and rock gnome lichen (humid
environments with rock outcrops at high elevation or deep river gorges) were observed within
the project boundary. Therefore, it is ClearWater's opinion that the project is not likely to
adversely affect these species.
Suitable habitat is also not present for the Appalachian elktoe but it is present downstream in
the French Broad River. However, no impacts are expected due to the erosion and sediment
control and stormwater management efforts that will be implemented as part of this project.
Therefore, it is ClearWater's opinion that the proposed project would not interfere with or
influence the Appalachian elktoe on-site or downstream in the French Broad River.
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No naturally occurring suitable winter habitat (caves) for the gray bat, northern long-eared bat
(NLEB), and tricolored bat was observed within the project boundary. Suitable summer habitat
for NLEB and the tricolored bat is present in the form of mature trees and large snags. While
summer roosts for the gray bat are also in caves, this bat feeds over streams in forested
landscapes. However, most trees that needed to be removed for site development were cut in
February and early March 2023. There is a small area (approximately 0.4 acres) of suitable
summer habitat in the wetland at the northern portion of the project site. These are within the
project area and will be removed at a later date.
The USFWS recently reclassified the NLEB as endangered; it had been listed as threatened
since 2015 and the new ruling took effect March 31, 2023. Due to the presence of suitable
NLEB summer habitat, the USFWS may limit the remaining tree clearing on site during the bat's
active season, which begins April 1 and ends October 15.
Tree clearing conducted between October 16 and March 31 should support a may affect, not
likely to adversely affect determination for NLEB, as well as the other bat species, though these
dates may change when USFWS guidelines are published. Further, the site's surrounding
urbanization has separated the remaining forested area from other potentially suitable habitat
and it is therefore unlikely to be used as bat foraging/roost habitat due to noise and exposure.
3.5 Cultural Resources
A desk review of the National Register of Historic Places records maintained by the NC State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates five historic properties within five miles of the
Parking Expansion project area: The Meadows (Blake House, Status: NRD, HN0004 and
HN1981) located approximately 2.3 miles from the project site, Rugby Grange house (Status: NR,
HN0042) located approximately 0.6 miles from the project site, the Blake House (Status NR,
BN0562) located approximately 3.3 miles from the project site, Mills River Chapel (Status: NR,
HN0044) located approximately 3.8 miles from the project site, and the Moss-Johnson Farm
(Status: NR, HN0043) located approximately 4.9 miles from the project site. It is ClearWater's
opinion that activities taking place within the project boundary will not affect the integrity of the
historic sites. The SHPO will be notified via the project's Public Notice and will be given the
opportunity to comment on the project's potential effects on archaeological and cultural resources.
4.0 PROJECT PURPOSE
The purpose of the proposed project is to construct a new parking lot to expand the number of
parking spaces available to airport users.
5.0 PROPOSED PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
The proposed project will construct a new shuttle/parking lot to expand the number of parking
spaces available to airport users. This new area will add 652 parking spots.
The airport continues to have parking shortages during peak times despite the additional
surface lots commissioned recently. According to the 2013 Asheville Regional Airport Master
Plan, the demand for public parking was expected to grow from 1,482 spaces in 2010 to 2,065
spaces in 2030. The number of parking spaces has since increased since the 2013 plan was
published; currently there are 2,496 public spaces available, which includes the additional parking
areas described in Section 6.1.2 Project Alternatives. However, the airport continues to see
increased demand and frequently there are times when all available parking has been full with no
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remaining areas for passengers to park. This puts an enormous strain on passengers, airport
operations, and public roadways. The airport has also recently begun a project to expand the
terminal, which will lead to additional strain on parking needs when complete.
The most feasible next step in the airport's long-term parking solution is to build a new shuttle
lot on the vacant airport owned property south of the gas station. The parking lot will be
constructed between Hwy 280 and Rental Car Drive with access roads from Rental Car Drive
and Terminal Drive. The access roads will be approximately 30' feet wide to accommodate
lands and gate houses, required shoulders and guardrails, lighting, and a 3:1 slope. The main
gate outlet will be on airport property behind the Marathon gas station and Dunkin Doughnuts
commercial property. This will enable use of the access control device (stoplight) already in
place at the Terminal Drive and Hwy 280 intersection. This also gives customers and shuttle
services access to parking without leaving the airport property. These designs follow NC
Department of Transportation requirements, who would not allow a new entrance on Hwy 280 or
a new traffic light at the intersection with Rental Car drive.
The shuttle bus route to and from the terminal and through the lot would be approximately 0.7
miles. Buses would enter and exit the lot from the Terminal Drive access point to access the
stoplight. Multiple buses would need to be in continual operation throughout the shuttle bus
circuit in order to minimize wait time between buses of approximately five minutes.
The total project area is 13.01 acres with elevations ranging from 2,097 to 2,075 ft above sea
level. There will be approximately 5.45 acres of impervious surfaces installed. This includes the
parking area (3.48 acres), access roads, driveways, sidewalk, and Rental Car Drive widening.
Stormwater will be collected in a curb and gutter collection system and transported via a 36"
RCP to a detention and treatment basin adjacent to the south end of the parking lot. This basin
will cover an area of approximately 0.3 acres.
The applicant proposes to permanently impact 745 linear feet of stream channel and 0.062
acres of wetland to achieve the project purpose (Table 4). Impacts have been identified on the
site plan in Figure 5. Fill for the project will be clean fill dirt. The total estimated fill for stream
impacts is 1,696.3 yd3, and 298.1 yds3 for wetlands.
Table 4. Project Impact Totals
Length Estimated Fill
Feature (linear feet) Area (acres) ds3
S1 125 226.9
S2 620 1,469.4
Total Stream Impact 745 1,696.3
W 1 0.058 280.7
W2 0.0036 17.4
Total Wetland Impact 0.062 298.1
Total Fill 1,994.4
Culverts will be pre-cast reinforced concrete pipe. Concrete headwalls will be constructed on
site. The culverts and headwalls will be installed in-the-dry; installation details are provided in
Figure 5. Care will be taken so stream flow does not contact curing concrete.
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Due to mature trees that are potential bat habitat still remaining in the northern part of the
project corridor, this project will be constructed in phases. Phase I will be the parking lot and the
west entrance. After the trees are cut during the winter hibernation period (see Section 3.4
Threatened and Endangered Species), Phase 11 will be the north access road connecting to
Terminal Drive, which will include the stream and wetland impacts. As part of Phase I, a
temporary retaining wall will be constructed at the north end of the parking lot adjacent to the
stream to avoid a steep and unstable slope from the parking lot to the stream.
6.0 DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVES
This discussion of alternatives is submitted by the applicant to assist the Wilmington District,
USACE in evaluating the application for authorization to discharge dredged or fill material into
waters of the United States, including wetlands, under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, 33
U.S.C. § 1344 at the Asheville Airport Parking Expansion project site in Buncombe County, NC.
An analysis of the Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines (Guidelines) requirements for consideration of
alternatives as required by 40 C.F.R. 230.10(a) is set forth below.
The Guidelines' alternatives requirements provide that "no discharge of dredged or fill material
shall be permitted if there is a practicable alternative to the proposed discharge which would
have less adverse impact on the aquatic ecosystem, so long as the alternative does not have
other significant adverse environmental consequences." [See 40 C.F.R. 230.10(a) (emphasis
added).] The record must contain "sufficient information to demonstrate that the proposed
discharge complies with the requirements of Section 230.10(a) of the Guidelines. The amount of
information needed to make such a determination and the level of scrutiny required by the
Guidelines is commensurate with the severity of the environmental impact (as determined by
the functions of the aquatic resource and the nature of the proposed activity) and the scope/cost
of the project." [See USACE/EPA Memorandum to the Field "Appropriate Level of Analysis
Required for Evaluating Compliance with Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines Alternatives
Requirements," p. 2, dated August 23, 1994, hereinafter the "Memorandum."] As noted in the
Memorandum on pages 3-4, the 404(b)(1) Guidelines "only prohibits discharges when a
practicable alternative exists which would have less adverse impact on the aquatic ecosystem."
[See Memorandum.] "If an alleged alternative is unreasonably expensive to the applicant, the
alternative is not practicable." [See Guidelines Preamble, "Economic Factors," 45 Federal
Register 85343 (December 24, 1980).]
Practicable alternatives for the project are those alternatives that are "available and capable of
being done after taking into consideration costs, existing technology, and logistics in light of
overall project purposes." [See 40 C.F.R. 230.10(a)(2).] Clarification is provided in the Preamble
to the Guidelines on how cost is to be considered in the determination of practicability. An
alternative site is considered "available" if it is presently owned by the applicant or "could
reasonably be obtained, utilized, expanded or managed in order to fulfill the basic purpose of the
proposed activity." 40 C.F.R. § 230.10(a)(2).
The intent is to consider those alternatives, which are reasonable in terms of the overall scope
and cost of the proposed project. The term economic [for which the term "costs" was substituted
in the final rule] might be construed to include consideration of the applicant's financial standing,
or investment, or market share, a cumbersome inquiry which is not necessarily material to the
objectives of the Guidelines.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 404(b)(1) Guidelines state that, "we have chosen
instead to impose an explicit, but rebuttable presumption that alternatives to discharges in
special aquatic sites are less damaging to the aquatic ecosystem, and are environmentally
preferable." Of course, the general requirements that impacts to the aquatic system not be
acceptable also applies. This presumption "...contains sufficient flexibility to reflect
circumstances of unusual cases" (249 Fed. Reg., 85339, December 24, 1980). It is clear from
these stipulations that a preferable alternative may allow filling in certain wetland areas and
subsequent mitigation and/or management of other areas.
6.1 Avoidance
The applicant was willing to consider sites other than the proposed project site for development
of the proposed facilities at the airport. A set of criteria was developed to aid in the search for a
site and ultimate selection of a site.
6.1.1 Site Criteria
A. Location: In order to meet the stated project purpose, it is imperative that the project
be located within the immediate vicinity of the existing airport.
B. Site Availability and Land Use Compatibility: The parking expansion must be sited
on existing airport property in a location that does not hinder existing airport functions or
future expansion.
C. Site Accessibility: The new parking facility needs to be easily accessible to airport
patrons and employees.
6.1.2 Project Alternatives
The 2013 Master Plan outlined six alternatives that were considered for improving parking at
AVL. The Plan's map that shows their locations is included in Figure 7. Several of the
alternatives were not considered in this application:
• The Site 1 alternative is now being planned for a commercial and non-aeronautical multi-
use property according to the updated Airport Layout Plan from March 2020 (see
Appendix D);
• The Site 2 alternative was for a shuttle lot, which was constructed in October 2022, did
not impact any stream or wetlands, and added 268 parking spaces; and
• The Site 3 and 4 alternatives both evaluated a parking garage in approximately the
same area; the garage was constructed in 2017, did not impact any stream or wetlands,
and replaced 280 existing surface lot spaces with 1,017 garage spaces.
The remaining alternatives were provided from the Master Plan created by Delta Airport
Consultants and Mead & Hunt, Inc.
A. Site 5
The Site 5 alternative proposes a parking garage, which would be located within the existing
overflow long-term parking lot. It would contain four levels to meet the projected demand for
parking. Due to the topography of the site, the entire garage would be at or below the ground
floor elevation of the terminal, thus eliminating concerns about visibility between NC Hwy 280
and the terminal building. With this alternative, rental car ready/return parking would be
relocated to the site of the current exit plaza and a portion of the existing overflow long-term
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parking lot to the south. Floor-to-floor vehicular circulation in the garage would be provided via
an express ramp system along the south edge of the structure. Pedestrian access to and from
the terminal would be provided via an elevated pedestrian walkway from the top level of the
garage, which would cross over Terminal Drive and parallel an existing sidewalk. The walk from
the center of the garage to the nearest corner of the terminal would be approximately 850 feet,
or the distance of about two city blocks. Though this alternative meets the review criteria, it was
not considered further due to the construction of the garage near Sites 3 and 4. This alternative
would have also impacted approximately 740 If of stream.
B. Site 6, Preferred North Entrance
This alternative proposes the construction of a shuttle lot on AVL property between NC Highway
280 and the rental car service facility south of the main Airport entrance. The advantages of this
alternative include all new parking and no existing spaces would be displaced. The
disadvantages of this alternative are that the land could be better suited to support future
commercial and non-commercial development. Some design changes occurred since the 2013
Master Plan and the new design, as described in Section 5.0, is the preferred alternative.
If this site was developed following the 2013 plan, it would have constructed 1,760 spaces and
likely impacted the entire length of streams on the property (2,760 If). The new plan reduces
parking to 652 spaces and reduces stream impacts by 71%.
D. Site 6, Alternative North Entrance
This alternative would be the same as the Site 6, Preferred North Entrance alternative but with
the north access road moved slightly west to reduce stream impacts. This alternative was not
considered further because it would hinder existing airport functions through the loss of parking
spaces at the adjacent rental car lot.
E. No-Build
The proposed Asheville Airport Parking Expansion will provide the necessary improvements to
accommodate the growing demand for aircraft parking space at the terminal. The project as
proposed cannot be completed without the stream and wetland impacts applied for in this
application. If the project is not completed, the airport visitor parking demands will not be met.
F. Project as Proposed
The project as proposed meets the stated project purpose and is within the project selection
criteria listed above. The proposed project site area is in close proximity to the terminal allowing
for convenient visitor parking. Construction within the proposed project area will not hinder
existing airport activities and is not in a critical or safety area. Wetlands and stream impacts
have been reduced to the minimum amount necessary to complete the project. The project as
proposed is the most feasible and least damaging practical alternative.
6.2 Minimization and Justification of Impacts
The proposed Asheville Airport Parking Expansion will provide the necessary improvements to
accommodate the growing visitor parking demand at AVL. The Asheville Airport is the only FAA
air traffic control towered airport in WNC, the only FAA part 139 certificated airport, and the only
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airport equipped to adequately serve this market. The airport is an essential part of the
economic development of the area and air transportation is a growing component for the region.
The Asheville Airport has a need to expand in order to meet the needs of the regional aviation
industry. Airport property is linear in nature and limited by the existing boundaries of the French
Broad River, Interstate 26, and NC Highway 280. Due to the limited real estate available for
aviation use with access to taxiways, runway systems, and public roadways, the proposed
development area is the airport's best alternative and most feasible development parcel to
accommodate the proposed parking expansion.
It is the purpose of this project to meet the economic development needs of Asheville,
Buncombe County and Western North Carolina by providing additional visitor parking with
approximately 5.45 acres of parking lot and access roads.
Impacts to upland areas, wetlands and stream impacts have been reduced to the minimum
amount necessary to complete the project:
• The site covers approximately 13.01 acres but the new construction will only cover an
area of approximately 5.45 acres;
• There are approximately 2,626 If of streams on the property, this project will avoid
impacts to 1,881 If of streams;
• The original plans included a 96" culvert for the western bridge crossing; this was
replaced with a bridge spanning the stream to avoid stream impacts; and
• The impacted area includes a stormwater detention basis to capture and treat runoff
before it flows into the stream.
6.3 Alternatives Conclusion
This discussion of alternatives, together with the documents submitted by the applicant in
support of the 404 Permit, shows that the project complies with the Guidelines. As this analysis
clearly demonstrates, the project is designed to avoid and minimize impacts to the site to the
maximum extent practicable while maintaining a rational project design.
7.0 CONCEPTUAL MITIGATION PLAN
The Asheville Airport Parking Expansion project will cause unavoidable impacts to 791 linear
feet of stream and 0.062 acres of wetlands associated with the site development. Table 5
summarizes the stream and wetland mitigation requirements for these impacts and the following
mitigation plan is provided in support of this permit application. Mitigation for the wetland
impacts will be required due to the cumulative impacts from past airport projects.
On February 6, 2023, ClearWater completed the NC Stream Assessment Method (SAM) form
for the above-mentioned impacts (see attached Appendix B). The outcome from these forms is
that the project area streams are rated low quality.
The applicant proposes to mitigate impacts through payment into the NC Division of Mitigation
Services (DMS) in-lieu fee program at an expected mitigation activity ratio of 1.5:1. The
applicant requests this ratio due to the impacts of the surrounding commercial land uses on the
stream and wetlands, and the stream's NC SAM rating of "low" (see Appendix B). In a letter
dated April 27, 2023, DMS indicated they are willing to accept the mitigation payment. No
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Table 5. Stream and Wetland Miti ation Requirement
Linear Compensatory
Impact Feet Acres Mitigation Ratio Mitigation Requirement
S1 125 1.5:1 187.5
S2 620 1.5:1 930
Total Stream Miti ation Requirement 1,117.5
W1 0.058 1.5:1 0.087
W2 0.0036 1.5:1 0.0054
Total Wetland Mitigation Requirement 0.0924
private banks are available as of April 21, 2023; the documentation is provided in Appendix E,
along with the DMS acceptance letter.
8.0 US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 404(b)(1) GUIDELINES
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) interim regulations providing guidance for
specification of deposit on sites for dredge and fill material were published on September 17,
1993, in 40 C.F.R. 230 per Section 404(b)1. Sub-Parts A through I pertain to dredge and fill
permits, and apply to project sites similar to this project.
Sub-Part D presents a summary of compliance criteria for the 404(b)(1) guidelines. This section
references and defines practicable alternatives and indicates that a dredge and fill permit shall
not be issued if practicable alternatives exist. Alternatives reviewed, detailed in Section 6.0,
were assessed for compliance with 404(b)(1) guidelines.
Additional EPA guidance is presented related to general regulatory criteria, wildlife value, and
human health guidelines. The discharge of dredge and fill material is considered permittable
under these guidelines if the discharge activity: does not contribute to violation of state water
quality standards; does not violate toxic effluent standards; does not jeopardize the continued
existence of species listed as threatened and endangered pursuant to the federal Endangered
Species Act of 1973 and subsequent amendments; does not cause degradation to any marine
sanctuaries; does not contribute to significant degradation of"waters of the United States;" does
not adversely affect human health as it pertains to water supply; does not adversely impact
wildlife, the food chain, and special aquatic sites; does not contribute to the discharge of
pollutants that may affect the food web; does not have negative effects on the productivity of the
aquatic ecosystem, or their physical values; and does not have adverse impacts on recreation,
aesthetic, or economic values. Additionally, the applicant is required to minimize potential
adverse impacts on the aquatic ecosystem.
8.1 Factual Determination
The USACE is required to determine both potential short-term and long-term effects of a
proposed discharge of dredge and fill material on the physical, chemical, and biological
components of an aquatic environment.
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8.2 Potential Impacts on Physical and Chemical Characteristics of the Aquatic
Ecosystem
Sub-Part C of the 40 C.F.R. 230 guidelines lists six physical and chemical characteristics that
must be assessed during the permit review, and the effects of which must be determined to be
minimal on the aquatic ecosystem.
8.2.1 Substrate
Fill material will be placed in jurisdictional streams and wetlands. Fill for the project will be clean
fill dirt. Any discharge will consist of suitable fill material and will not include any trash, debris,
car bodies, asphalt, etc. Proper sediment and erosion control devices will be installed prior to
and during construction to ensure that the bottom elevation of remaining streams and wetlands
on the property will not change.
8.2.2 Suspended Particulate/Turbidity (Sediment and Erosion Control)
During construction activities on the site, there may be a minimal increase in suspended
particulates that may lead to increased turbidity downstream. However, the increase is
anticipated to be minimal and temporary due to the installation and maintenance of proper
sediment and erosion control measures during construction and shortly thereafter.
8.2.3 Water Quality
The proposed discharge of dredge and fill material should not cause increased chemical
contamination levels within the aquatic ecosystem. Specifically, changes in clarity, color, odor,
and taste of water in addition to possible chemical contamination shall be minimized or
prevented.
All discharges of dredge and fill material will be controlled with sediment and erosion control
measures. The Erosion and Sediment Control permit has been received from Buncombe
County and all necessary measures installed prior to site clearing. The applicant will be
concurrently applying for a DWR Water Quality Certification.
8.2.4 Current Patterns in Water Circulation
The discharged fill material will modify current water circulation patterns by obstructing flow,
changing direction or velocity of water, and changing velocity or flow of circulation in the
channels proposed for relocation; however, water circulation and patterns will be re-established
in the stream channels provided by DMS as mitigation.
8.2.5 Normal Water Fluctuations
The discharge of fill material associated with this project is not anticipated to have any
significant effect on the downstream hydrologic regimes.
8.2.6 Salinity
Because this project is located inland and away from tidally influenced waters and wetlands, no
modification to the salinity of on-site or adjacent waters is expected.
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8.3 Potential Impacts to Biological Characteristics of the Ecosystem
Sub-Part D of the 40 C.F.R. 230 guidelines specify three areas of concern in which disposal of
dredge and fill material can affect the biological components of the ecosystem. These
components are threatened and endangered species, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, other aquatic
organisms in the food web, and wildlife.
8.3.1 Threatened or Endangered Species
Altering the landscape from forested land to a parking lot has the potential to negatively impact
threatened or endangered species if they are inhabiting the project area. As of April 2023, FWS
lists seven federally protected species as potentially occurring within the project site. However,
the NHP database had no record of elemental occurrences on the project site. The database
reports and full protected species report are provided in Appendix C.
According to a field visit conducted in February 2023, suitable habitats for the bog turtle,
mountain sweet pitcher plant, and rock gnome lichen are not present within the study area.
Therefore, no adverse impacts to these species are likely as a result of this project.
Suitable habitat is also not present for the Appalachian elktoe but it is present downstream in
the French Broad River. However, no impacts are expected due to the erosion and sediment
control and stormwater management efforts that will be implemented as part of this project.
No winter cave habitat is present for the gray bat, northern long-eared bat (NLEB), and
tricolored bat. Suitable summer habitat for NLEB and the tricolored bat is present in the form of
mature trees and large snags. Most trees that needed to be removed for site development were
cut in February 2023. There is a small area (approximately 0.4 acres) of trees to be removed in
the wetland at the northern portion of the project site.
The USFWS recently reclassified the NLEB as endangered; it had been listed as threatened
since 2015 and the new ruling took effect March 31, 2023. Due to the presence of suitable
summer habitat, the USFWS may limit the remaining tree clearing on site during the bat's active
season, which begins April 1 and ends October 15. Tree clearing conducted between October
16 and March 31 should support a may affect, not likely to adversely affect determination for this
species until USFWS guidelines are published. Further, the site's surrounding urbanization has
separated the remaining forested area with other potentially suitable habitat and it is therefore
unlikely to be used as foraging/roost habitat due to noise and exposure.
8.3.2 Fishes, Crustaceans, Mollusks, and other Aquatic Organisms in the Food Web
Discharges of dredge and fill material can alter the food web by impacting animals such as
invertebrates that make up the basis of a food chain. The release of contaminants or an
increase in turbidity has the potential to negatively affect certain aspects of the food web. Such
releases may also potentially increase the abundances of exotic species.
Impacts to primary food chain production within the waters of the US and wetlands will occur on
the project site; however, food chain production will be re-established over time in the streams
provided by DMS as mitigation. Net impacts to primary food chain production are expected to be
minimal.
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8.3.3 Other Wildlife
The discharge of dredge and fill material has the potential to negatively affect breeding and
nesting areas, escape cover, travel corridors, and preferred food sources for resident and
migrant wildlife species.
Although some evidence of wildlife usage was apparent on site, because the project area is
within close proximity to extensive NCDOT corridors, commercial properties, and an existing
airport facility surrounded by a wildlife fence and grassed safety area, wildlife habitat is minimal
and many wildlife species are restricted from the site. Noise pollution, denuded vegetation, and
anthropogenic activity make this area less desirable for resident and migrant wildlife. While a
loss of wildlife habitat for stream-dependent species may result from construction of the project,
the proposed mitigation will compensate for any minor loss of habitat.
8.4 Potential Impacts on Special Aquatic Sites
Sub-Part E of the 40 C.F.R. 230 guidelines address considerations for potential impacts on
special aquatic sites, which include: sanctuaries and refuges, wetlands, mud flats, vegetated
shallows, coral reefs, and riffle-pool complexes.
8.4.1 Sanctuaries and Refuges
The discharge of dredge and fill material has the potential to negatively affect adjacent
sanctuaries and wildlife refuges by impacting water quality, decreasing wildlife habitat,
increasing human access, and creating the need for frequent maintenance activity, resulting in
the establishment of undesirable plant and animal species, which can change the balance of
habitat type. There are no sanctuaries or refuges in the project vicinity; therefore, impacts to
sanctuaries or refuges will not occur as a result of this project.
8.4.2 Wetlands
The discharge of dredge and fill material has the potential to adversely affect wetlands including
wetland substrate, hydrology, and vegetation. Discharges can lead to a loss of wetland values,
such as wildlife habitat, flood storage, and groundwater recharge. The discharge of fill material
will impact 0.062 acres of wetlands on site. The impacted wetlands will be mitigated using the
DMS In-Lieu Fee program.
8.4.3 Mud Flats
Discharges of dredge and fill material has the potential to negatively affect mud flats that exist
along inland lakes, ponds, and riverine systems. There are no mud flat communities within the
project boundary; therefore, loss of these ecosystems will not occur as a result of this project.
8.4.4 Vegetated Shallows
Vegetated shallows are permanently inundated areas that contain rooted aquatic vegetation.
This type of habitat generally exists within estuarine and marine environments; and some
freshwater lakes and rivers. No vegetated shallow habitats exist within the project boundary;
therefore, no impacts to this ecosystem will occur as a result of this project.
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8.4.5 Coral Reefs
Coral reefs typically exist within marine ecosystems. Coral reefs do not exist within the project
boundary; therefore, no impacts to this ecosystem will occur as a result of this project.
8.4.6 Riffle-Pool Complexes
Discharge of dredge and fill material into or upstream of riffle-pool complexes has the potential
to negatively affect water quality and wildlife value. Fill in the form of culverts has the potential to
be placed into riffle-pool complexes. The impacted riffle-pool complexes will be properly
mitigated using the DMS In-Lieu Fee program.
8.5 Potential Effects on Human Use Characteristics
Sub-Part F of the 40 C.F.R. 230 guidelines address potential effects on human use of wetlands
and waterways. Factors including water supply, recreational and commercial fisheries, water-
related recreation, aesthetics, and parks and similar preserves are considered within this portion
of the guidelines. No effects on human use characteristics are anticipated as a result of this
project.
8.5.1 Municipal and Private Water Supply
The public water supply will not increase or decrease as a result of this project.
8.5.2 Recreational and Commercial Fisheries
Discharges of dredge and fill material has the potential to negatively affect recreational and
commercial fisheries. Opportunity for recreational and commercial fisheries is not present on
site. The amount and quality of recreational and commercial fisheries will not increase or
decrease as a result of this project.
8.5.3 Water-Related Recreation
Proposed activities within the project boundary will not increase or decrease waterborne
recreation within the project vicinity.
8.5.4 Aesthetics
Aesthetically, the Asheville Airport Parking Expansion project will be designed in manner that is
consistent with existing AVL facilities. Because this project involves land clearing and replacing
forested land with a parking lot, the project will diminish the natural aesthetic values of the
project area. The aesthetic values associated with transitioning to an urban land use will be
consistent with existing AVL facilities and adjacent commercial properties (i.e., parking facilities,
industrial buildings, and runway), and include tree plantings and other landscaping to improve
those values.
8.5.5 Parks, National and Historical Monuments, National Beach Shores, Wilderness
Areas, Research Sites, and Similar Preserves
No areas as described above will be affected by the proposed project.
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8.6 Summary
Based on the EPA guidelines identified within 40 C.F.R. 230, and enumerated herein, a number
of potential environmental impacts have been presented and subsequently addressed. The
proposed permanent impact to 948 linear feet of streams and 0.062 acres of wetlands is not
expected to cause any off-site adverse impacts. Mitigation offered through payment in to the
DMS will compensate for any on-site impacts.
9.0 PUBLIC INTEREST CONSIDERATIONS
When reviewing this application, the USACE is required to consider the project in terms of the
public interest. In considering the public interest, the USACE must evaluate the probable
impacts of the project and evaluate the "benefits which reasonably may be expected to occur
from the proposal against reasonably foreseeable detriments." In balancing these interests, the
USACE must consider the public and private need for the proposed project, the practicability of
using reasonable alternative locations, and the extent and permanence of the beneficial and/or
detrimental impacts of the project. The USACE also considers the following public interest
factors:
Conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands,
historic and cultural resources, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, floodplain
values, land use, navigation, shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water
supply and water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production,
mineral needs, and considerations of the property ownership.
Pursuant to 33 C.F.R. 323.6, a determination that the project is not contrary to the public interest
must be achieved before permit issuance. Public interest considerations are listed in 33 C.F.R.
320.4 (a)(1) and are discussed below.
Furthermore, the USACE regulations state that a permit will be granted unless the district
engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
The applicant has extensively evaluated these factors through the planning process and
believes that the proposed project is clearly in the public interest.
9.1 Conservation
The applicant is not proposing preservation as a component of the Asheville Airport Parking
Expansion project; however, those projects completed by the DMS in association with this
project will be preserved in perpetuity.
9.2 Economics
The project will provide an overall benefit to the local economy of Buncombe County. During
and upon completion of construction, the site will provide job opportunities associated with the
development, maintenance, and operation of the proposed facilities.
9.3 Aesthetics
Aesthetically, the Asheville Airport Parking Expansion project will be designed in a manner that
is consistent with existing AVL facilities. Because this project involves land clearing and
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replacing forested land with a parking lot, the project will diminish the natural aesthetic values of
the project area. The aesthetic values associated with transitioning to an urban land use will be
consistent with existing AVL facilities and adjacent commercial properties (i.e., parking facilities,
industrial buildings, and runway), and will include tree plantings and other landscaping to
improve those values.
9.4 General Environmental Concerns
Other than stream and wetland impacts, proposed development activities within the Asheville
Airport Parking Expansion project boundary will have no significant identifiable impacts upon other
environmental components.
9.5 Wetlands
The discharge of dredge and fill material has the potential to adversely affect wetlands including
wetland substrate, hydrology, and vegetation. Discharges can lead to a loss of wetland values,
such as wildlife habitat, flood storage, and groundwater recharge. While a loss of wetlands will
result from construction of the project, the proposed mitigation should compensate for any lost
functions and values.
9.6 Historic Properties
Due to the distance the historic properties are from the project site, development activities
that will occur for this project will not affect the integrity of the historic sites. The SHPO will
be notified via the project's Public Notice and will be given the opportunity to comment on
the project's potential effects on archaeological and cultural resources.
9.7 Fish and Wildlife Values
Riparian and wetland areas provide habitat for many types of wildlife because of their diverse
and productive plant communities, complex structure, and close proximity to surface water.
Wildlife may be permanent residents of riparian and wetland areas or occasional visitors that
use the areas for food, water, or temporary shelter.
Food availability varies with the type of vegetation in riparian and wetland areas, but includes
fruit, seed, foliage, twigs, buds, insects, and other invertebrates. Trees and shrub produce a
variety of foods that are eaten by many animals and may be especially important sources of
nutrition during the winter months. Grasses and herbaceous vegetation provide seeds and
forage both within riparian and wetland areas and along the forest border.
The stream environment provides moving water for many animals to drink, feed, swim, and
reproduce. Water is also available on the moist vegetation and in wetlands that are often
associated with riparian areas. These areas, both permanent and temporary, are especially
important for amphibians and macro-invertebrates.
Riparian and wetland areas provide a sheltered environment for many species of animals to
feed, rest, and reproduce. Animals use these areas to seek shelter from extreme weather and to
escape predators and human activity. Riparian and wetland areas may also provide important
travel corridors for some species and are used as stop-over points for migratory birds.
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Although some evidence of wildlife usage was apparent on site, because the project area is
within close proximity to an existing airport facility wildlife habitat is minimal. Noise pollution,
denuded vegetation, and anthropogenic activity make this area less desirable for resident and
migrant wildlife. While a loss of wildlife habitat for stream-dependent species may result from
construction of the project, the proposed mitigation should compensate for any lost functions
and values.
9.8 Flood Hazards
It is likely that the tributaries on the property will flood occasionally due to natural fluctuations in
weather patterns that increase precipitation. The activities taking place within the project
boundary are not expected to increase or decrease the natural rate of flooding at the site or
downstream due to the stormwater control measures to be constructed, including a stormwater
detention basin at the southern end of the parking lot.
9.9 Floodplain Values
The project will not impact designated 100-year floodplains within the Asheville Airport Parking
Expansion project boundary (Figure 8). Therefore, flood stages and frequencies should not
increase or decrease as a result of the activities.
9.10 Land Use
The proposed project will be in compliance with local zoning regulations and ordinances. The
project is consistent with surrounding land use and development.
9.11 Navigation
All tributaries within the Asheville Airport Parking Expansion project boundary are tributaries to
the French Broad River. The French Broad River is a navigable-in-fact water at the Wilson
Bridge east of Brevard. The project will not have direct effects on the French Broad River;
therefore, activities proposed within the project boundary are not likely to effect navigation.
9.12 Shore Erosion and Accretion
The project should have minimal effects on erosion and runoff. An erosion control plan will be
implemented as part of the construction plan for the project. During the construction process, best
management practices (BMPs) will be followed. These BMPs may include the construction of
swales, erosion and sediment control structures, turbidity barriers, and other measures that will
prevent sediment transport off the project site and into other waters. Use of devices such as silt
screens, staked hay bales, temporary grassing, wind rowing of vegetation, and other mechanisms
to prevent turbidity may be employed. A post-construction stormwater plan will also be
implemented as a part of this project. The DWR and the City of Asheville will be given the
opportunity to review and approve the post-construction stormwater plan.
9.13 Recreation
Proposed activities within the project boundary will not increase or decrease waterborne
recreation on site or in the project vicinity.
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9.14 Water Supply and Conservation
The public water supply will not increase or decrease due to proposed activities within the
project boundary.
9.15 Water Quality (Stormwater Management)
The Asheville Airport Parking Expansion project will comply with all local and State regulations
(G.S. 143-214.7 Stormwater Control for Public Airports) regarding stormwater management.
The Stormwater Management Plan has been created for the project area and the applicant is in
the process of applying for a DWR 401 Water Quality Certification. Included in the stormwater
management plan is stormwater detention basin that will be installed at the southern end of the
parking lot to capture and treat 100% of the parking lot runoff.
9.16 Energy Needs
Activities taking place within the project boundary, during construction and at full operation, are
not expected to significantly increase energy demands beyond the capacity of the local facility.
Energy will not be produced as a result of the proposed project activities.
9.17 Safety
The proposed project will be designed with the maximum possible considerations for public safety.
The proposed activities will not increase or decrease public safety.
9.18 Food and Fiber Production
The proposed activities within the project boundary will not increase or decrease food and fiber
production.
9.19 Mineral Needs
The project fulfills no current mineral needs. No mining activities are proposed as part of this
project.
9.20 Considerations of Property Ownership
The applicant owns the property proposed for development and has the inherent right to
develop the land in a reasonable and responsible manner, which includes adhering to all
Federal, State, and local regulations.
Property Owner of Record:
Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority
61 Terminal Dr, Ste 1
Fletcher, NC 28732
9.21 Needs and Welfare of the Public
The project will positively address the needs and welfare of the public by expanding and
improving the existing airport facilities at the Asheville Regional Airport in Buncombe County,
North Carolina.
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10.0 SECONDARY AND CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
The Asheville Airport Parking Expansion project site is located within the French Broad River
Subbasin 04-03-02. Approximately 75 percent of this subbasin is forested and the total land mass
includes approximately 806 square miles (516,000 acres). The project area is comprised of
approximately 5.33 acres of parking lot, access roads, and associated infrastructure. All of the
land mass included within the project site accounts for less than 0.003 percent of the land mass of
the basin. These percentages alone limit significant cumulative effects on the watershed.
Past activities within the subbasin include logging; agricultural, commercial and residential
development; and road building. Agricultural and residential development, and road building in the
vicinity remains active; continued and future development of the watershed is independent of
activities proposed within the Asheville Airport Parking Expansion project boundary.
Impacts within the project boundary include the construction of a visitor parking area and
associated infrastructure. Stream and wetland impacts are necessary for the construction at the
site. Activity within the project boundary should not result in a significant impairment of the water
resources on site or interfere with the productivity and water quality of the existing aquatic
ecosystem.
11.0 SUMMARY
The development of the Asheville Airport Parking Expansion involves the construction of a new
visitor parking lot south of the airport terminal. Alternatives have been evaluated and the project
"As Proposed" is the least damaging practical alternative. Potential impacts to the physical and
chemical characteristics of the ecosystem, biological characteristics of the ecosystem, impacts
on special aquatic sites, and potential effects on human use characteristics will be minimal. The
project is not contrary to the public interest and will aid in the continued growth of the Asheville
Regional Airport and Buncombe County.
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Appendix A
S&ME, Inc. Jurisdictional Wetland and Stream Report

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AVCON
10115 Kincey Avenue, Suite 140
Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
Attention: Mr.James Moose
Reference: Jurisdictional Wetland and Stream Report
AVL South Parking Lot
Fletcher, Buncombe County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 22410080
Dear Mr. Moose:
S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) has conducted a preliminary jurisdictional wetland and stream assessment in general
accordance with S&ME Proposal No. 22410080 dated July 21, 2022.
Background Information
We understand that a new parking area is to be constructed at the south end of the existing Asheville
Regional Airport property. This proposed parking area is bordered to the north by a Marathon Gas
Station, to the east by Airport Road, and to the south and west is Rental Car Road and the rental car
storage and maintenance area.The total site area is about 15.5 acres and is wooded with a drainage
feature along the western side of the site and crossing the site near the southern end. A roadway was
cleared through the western side of the site and mostly follows along the eastern side of the drainage
feature.
The property is depicted on the attached United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil
Conservation Service (SCS) Buncombe County Soil Survey Exhibit (Figure 1), United States Geologic
Service (USGS)Topographic Exhibit (Figure 2), Color Aerial and Topographic map (Figure 3), LIDAR
Exhibit (Figure 5), National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) Exhibit (Figure 6), National Hydrography Dataset
(NHD) Exhibit (Figure 7) and Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) Flood Zone Exhibit (Figure 8).
Scope of Services
Preliminary Jurisdictional Wetland and Stream Assessment
The preliminary jurisdictional wetland assessment consisted of traversing the site to assess soils,
vegetation, and hydrology in search of areas that meet the minimum criteria forjurisdictional wetlands as
described by the procedures set forth in the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) "Wetlands
Delineation Manual" (January 1987 — Final Report). Proof of wetland hydrology would be the existence of
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Jurisdictional Wetland and Stream Report
AVL South Parking Lot
Fletcher, Buncombe County, North Carolina I I
S&ME Project No. 22410080
hydric soils with oxidized root channels in the upper 12 inches of the soil profile, water borne deposits,
drift lines, scour marks, drainage patterns, regional indicators of soil saturation, etc. It is important to note
that wetlands are also classified as waters of the US and regulated by the USACE under authority of the
Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344).
On November 21, 2022, multiple hand auger borings to assess the soil conditions for evidence of hydric
soil indicators and for wetland hydrology were performed in drainage areas and topographically concave
areas within the project boundary. In addition, USACE data forms were completed documenting the plant,
soil and hydrology findings of suspected wetland areas on-site, which are included as Appendix I.The
area where the data forms were recorded was located with a GPS receiver and is shown on the attached
Figure 4 labeled as DP-1 and DP-2.
The preliminary stream assessment consisted of examining features on the site using North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Water Resources (DWR) stream evaluation
techniques contained in the NCDEQ-DWR publication, Identification Methods for the Origins of intermittent
and Perennial Streams, v 4.11.
NCDWR Stream Identification Forms (Version 4.11)were completed for stream features identified on-site
and are included in Appendix II. The area where the stream forms were recorded were located with a
GPS receiver and is shown on the attached Figure 4 labeled as SF-1 through SF-3. Site photographs
documenting the conditions of features identified on-site are included in Appendix III.
Findings
The attached Figure 4 depicts the potentially jurisdictional wetlands and streams identified on-site.
Stream Feature S1, which was flagged from the outlet culvert that extends underneath Terminal Drive to
the inlet culvert that extends underneath Rental Car Drive is represented by Flags 51.1 through 51.69. This
stream feature is approximately 2020-feet in length and rated as a perennial stream on NCDWR Stream
Identification Form SF-1.
Stream Feature S2, which was flagged from the outlet culvert that extends underneath New Airport Road
to the confluence of stream Feature S1 is represented by Flags 52.1 through 52.8. This stream feature is
approximately 145-feet in length and rated as an intermittent stream on NCDWR Stream Identification
Form SF-2.
Stream Feature S3, which was flagged from the outlet culvert that extends underneath the Dunkin
Donuts/Marathon Gas Station parking lot to the confluence of stream Feature S1 is represented by Flags
53.1 through 53.24.This stream feature is approximately 485-feet in length and rated as a perennial
stream on NCDWR Stream Identification Form SF-3.
Wetland Feature W1 is represented by Flags W1.1 through W1.4 and is approximately 0.004 acres in size.
November 30, 2022 2

Jurisdictional Wetland and Stream Report
AVL South Parking Lot
Fletcher, Buncombe County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 22410080 I I
Wetland Feature W2 is represented by Flags W2.1 through W2.10 and is approximately 0.06 acres in size.
Recommendations
S&ME's jurisdictional wetland and stream assessment should be considered preliminary. A Jurisdictional
Determination (JD) request would need to be submitted to the USACE after which a site meeting would
need to be conducted to confirm our findings regarding wetlands and streams on-site. If requested,
S&ME can submit a proposal for these additional services.
Closing
S&ME appreciates the opportunity to provide natural resource services for this project. If you have any
questions please contact Walter Cole at 919-872-2660 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
S&ME, Inc.
Walter Cole, LSS, REHS Thomas P. Raymond, PE
Senior Project Manager Senior Reviewer
Enclosed: Figure 1: USDA-SCS Buncombe County Soil Survey
Figure 2: USGS Topographic Quadrangle
Figure 3: Color Aerial and Topographic Map
Figure 4: Feature Exhibit
Figure 5: LIDAR Exhibit
Figure 6: National Wetland Inventory Exhibit
Figure 7: NHD Exhibit
Figure 8: FEMA Flood Zone Exhibit
Appendix I: USACE Data Forms
Appendix II: NCDWR Stream Identification Forms
Appendix III: Site Photographs
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Appendix I

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers OMB Control#:0710-0024,Exp:1113012024
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET—Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT.,
See ERDC/EL TR-12-9; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority:AR 335-15,paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: Asheville Regional Airport South Parking Lot City/County: Fletcher/Buncombe Sampling Date: 11/2/22
Applicant/Owner: Asheville Regional Airport State: NC Sampling Point: DP-1
Investigator(s): Walter Cole,S&ME Section,Township, Range:
Landform(hillside,terrace,etc.): Toe Slope Local relief(concave,convex,none): Concave Slope(%): 5%
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR N, MLRA 130A Lat: 35.429701 Long:-82.535914 Datum: NAD 83
Soil Map Unit Name: Tate-Urban Land Complex,2 to 8%slopes NWI classification: N/A
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no,explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS—Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that apply) _Surface Soil Cracks(136)
—Surface Water(Al) _True Aquatic Plants(614) _Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138)
_High Water Table(A2) —Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) X Drainage Patterns(1310)
_Saturation(A3) _Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) _Moss Trim Lines(1316)
—Water Marks(131) —Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
_Sediment Deposits(132) _Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) _Crayfish Burrows(C8)
—Drift Deposits(133) _Thin Muck Surface(C7) _Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
—Algal Mat or Crust(64) —Other(Explain in Remarks) —Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)
_Iron Deposits(135) _Geomorphic Position(D2)
_Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) _Shallow Aquitard(D3)
X Water-Stained Leaves(139) _Microtopographic Relief(D4)
Aquatic Fauna(1313) FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge, monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
ENG FORM 6116-4,JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont—Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: DP-1
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 40'X 40' ) %Cover Species? Status Dominance Test worksheet:
1. Acerrubrum 30 Yes FAC Number of Dominant Species
2. Liquidambar styraciflua 30 Yes FAC That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 3 (A)
3. Carpinus caroliniana 15 No FAC Total Number of Dominant
4. Ilex opaca 15 No FACU Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
5. Percent of Dominant Species
6. That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 60.0% (A/B)
7. Prevalence Index worksheet:
90 =Total Cover Total%Cover of: Multiply by:
50%of total cover: 45 20%of total cover: 18 OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 40'X 40' ) FACW species 0 x 2= 0
1. Ligustrum sinense 15 Yes FACU FAC species 85 x 3= 255
2. Rosa multiflora 15 Yes FACU FACU species 45 x 4= 180
3. UPL species 0 x 5= 0
4. Column Totals: 130 (A) 435 (B)
5. Prevalence Index =B/A= 3.35
6. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
7. _1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
8. X 2-Dominance Test is>50%
9. _3-Prevalence Index is:53.0'
30 =Total Cover 4-Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting
50%of total cover: 15 20%of total cover: 6 data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) -Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
1 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
2. present,unless disturbed or problematic.
3. Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
4. Tree-Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in. (7.6 cm)or
5. more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of
6 height.
7. Sapling/Shrub-Woody plants,excluding vines, less
8. than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
9 (1 m)tall.
10. Herb-All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless
11. of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
=Total Cover Woody Vine-All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50%of total cover: 20%of total cover: height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 40'X 40' )
1. Smilax rotundifolia 10 Yes FAC
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
10 =Total Cover Vegetation
50%of total cover: 5 20%of total cover: 2 Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
ENG FORM 6116-4,JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont-Version 2.0

SOIL Sampling Point: DP-1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Types Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-4 10YR 4/4 100 Loamy/Clayey
4-18 10YR 5/1 80 10YR 4/4 20 C M Distinct redox concentrations
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_Histosol(Al) _Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(MLRA 147,148) _2 cm Muck(A10)(MLRA 147)
_Histic Epipedon(A2) _Thin Dark Surface(S9)(MLRA 147,148) —Coast Prairie Redox(A16)
_Black Histic(A3) —Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)(MLRA 136) (MLRA 147,148)
—Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) —Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)
—Stratified Layers(A5) X Depleted Matrix(F3) (MLRA 136,147)
_2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR N) _Redox Dark Surface(F6) —Red Parent Material(F21)
_Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) —Depleted Dark Surface(F7) (outside MLRA 127,147, 148)
_Thick Dark Surface(Al 2) _Redox Depressions(F8) —Very Shallow Dark Surface(F22)
—Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR N, —Other(Explain in Remarks)
—Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) MLRA 136)
—Sandy Redox(S5) _Umbric Surface(F13)(MLRA 122,136) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
—Stripped Matrix(S6) —Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(MLRA 148) wetland hydrology must be present,
Dark Surface(S7) Red Parent Material(F21)(MLRA 127,147, 148) unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
ENG FORM 6116-4,JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont—Version 2.0

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers OMB Control#:0710-0024,Exp:1113012024
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET—Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT.,
See ERDC/EL TR-12-9; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority:AR 335-15,paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: Asheville Regional Airport South Parking Lot City/County: Fletcher/Buncombe Sampling Date: 11/2/22
Applicant/Owner: Asheville Regional Airport State: NC Sampling Point: DP-2
Investigator(s): Walter Cole,S&ME Section,Township, Range:
Landform(hillside,terrace,etc.): Foot Slope Local relief(concave,convex,none): Convex Slope(%): 5%
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR N, MLRA 130A Lat: 35.429697 Long:-82.535745 Datum: NAD 83
Soil Map Unit Name: Tate-Urban Land Complex,2 to 8%slopes NWI classification: N/A
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no,explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS—Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that apply) _Surface Soil Cracks(136)
—Surface Water(Al) _True Aquatic Plants(B14) _Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138)
_High Water Table(A2) —Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) —Drainage Patterns(1310)
_Saturation(A3) _Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) _Moss Trim Lines(1316)
—Water Marks(131) —Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
_Sediment Deposits(132) _Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) _Crayfish Burrows(C8)
_Drift Deposits(133) _Thin Muck Surface(C7) _Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
—Algal Mat or Crust(64) —Other(Explain in Remarks) —Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)
_Iron Deposits(135) _Geomorphic Position(D2)
_Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) _Shallow Aquitard(D3)
—Water-Stained Leaves(139) _Microtopographic Relief(D4)
Aquatic Fauna(1313) FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge, monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
ENG FORM 6116-4,JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont—Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) -Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: DP-2
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 40'X 40' ) %Cover Species? Status Dominance Test worksheet:
1. Acerrubrum 30 Yes FAC Number of Dominant Species
2. Liquidambar styraciflua 15 Yes FAC That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 3 (A)
3. Prunus serotina 15 Yes FACU Total Number of Dominant
4. Ilex opaca 15 Yes FACU Species Across All Strata: 8 (B)
5. Quercus rubra 10 No FACU Percent of Dominant Species
6. That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 37.5% (A/B)
7. Prevalence Index worksheet:
85 =Total Cover Total%Cover of: Multiply by:
50%of total cover: 43 20%of total cover: 17 OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 40'X 40' ) FACW species 0 x 2= 0
1. Ligustrum sinense 10 Yes FACU FAC species 55 x 3= 165
2. FACU species 65 x 4= 260
3. UPL species 0 x 5= 0
4. Column Totals: 120 (A) 425 (B)
5. Prevalence Index =B/A= 3.54
6. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
7. _1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
8. _2-Dominance Test is>50%
9. _3-Prevalence Index is:53.0'
10 =Total Cover 4-Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting
50%of total cover: 5 20%of total cover: 2 data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 40'X 40' ) -Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
1. Polystichum acrostichoides 10 Yes FACU 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
2. present,unless disturbed or problematic.
3. Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
4. Tree-Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in. (7.6 cm)or
5. more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of
6 height.
7. Sapling/Shrub-Woody plants,excluding vines, less
8. than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
9 (1 m)tall.
10. Herb-All herbaceous(non-woody)plants, regardless
11. of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
10 =Total Cover Woody Vine-All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50%of total cover: 5 20%of total cover: 2 height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 40'X 40' )
1. Smilax rotundifolia 10 Yes FAC
2. Lonicera japonica 5 Yes FACU
3.
4.
5. Hydrophytic
15 =Total Cover Vegetation
50%of total cover: 8 20%of total cover: 3 Present? Yes No X
Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
ENG FORM 6116-4,JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont-Version 2.0

SOIL Sampling Point: DP-2
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Types Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-8 10YR 4/4 100 Loamy/Clayey
8-18 10YR 5/1 90 10YR 4/4 10 C M Distinct redox concentrations
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_Histosol(Al) _Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(MLRA 147,148) _2 cm Muck(A10)(MLRA 147)
_Histic Epipedon(A2) _Thin Dark Surface(S9)(MLRA 147,148) —Coast Prairie Redox(A16)
_Black Histic(A3) —Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)(MLRA 136) (MLRA 147,148)
—Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) —Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)
—Stratified Layers(A5) X Depleted Matrix(F3) (MLRA 136,147)
_2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR N) _Redox Dark Surface(F6) —Red Parent Material(F21)
_Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) —Depleted Dark Surface(F7) (outside MLRA 127,147, 148)
_Thick Dark Surface(Al 2) _Redox Depressions(F8) —Very Shallow Dark Surface(F22)
—Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR N, —Other(Explain in Remarks)
—Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) MLRA 136)
—Sandy Redox(S5) _Umbric Surface(F13)(MLRA 122,136) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
—Stripped Matrix(S6) —Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(MLRA 148) wetland hydrology must be present,
Dark Surface(S7) Red Parent Material(F21)(MLRA 127,147, 148) unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
ENG FORM 6116-4,JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont—Version 2.0

Appendix II

NC Division of Water Quality-Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 11/22/2022 Project/Site:AVL South Parking Lot Latitude:35.429440
Evaluator:W. Cole County:Buncombe Longitude:_77.535987
Total Points: Stream Determination (circle one) Other
Stream is at least intermittent 36 SF-1 @ S1.18
if>_ 19 or perennial if>_30" Perennial e.g. Quad Name.
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 17 ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
,a,Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 0 1 ® 2 ® 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 0 1 • 2 3
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, 0 0 1 ® 2 (F) 3
ripple-pool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 0 1 ® 2 ® 3
5.Active/relict floodplain 0 0 1 0 2 ® 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 • 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 • 1 2 3
8. Headcuts 0 • 1 2 3
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 • 1.5®
10. Natural valley 0 0 0.5 1 • 1.5®
11. Second or greater order channel No=00 Yes=3 •
a artificial ditches are not rated;see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 12
12. Presence of Baseflow 0® 1 ® 2® 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 • 3
14. Leaf litter 1. • 1® 0.5® 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 0 1.5®
16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.50
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table? No=0 0 Yes= 3 0
C. Biology (Subtotal = 7 )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 • 2 in 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 • 2® in 0
20. Macrobenthos(note diversity and abundance) 0 • 1 2 3
21.Aquatic Mollusks 0 • 1 2 3
22. Fish 0 • 0.50 1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0 • 0.5 1 1.5
24.Amphibians 00 0.5® 1® 1.5
25.Algae 0 0.5 1 • 1.5
26.Wetland plants in streambed FACW= 0.7500BL= 1.500ther= 0(F)
"perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.See p.35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:
41

NC Division of Water Quality-Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 11/22/2022 Project/Site:AVL South Parking Lot Latitude:35.425831
Evaluator:W. Cole County:Buncombe Longitude:_77.534979
Total Points: Stream Determination (circle one) Other
Stream is at least intermittent 28.5 SF-2 @ S2.3
if>_ 19 or perennial if>_30" Intermittent e.g. Quad Name.
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 12 ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
,a,Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 0 1 ® 2 ® 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 0 1 • 2 3
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, 0 0 1 ® 2 (F) 3
ripple-pool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 0 1 ® 2 ® 3
5.Active/relict floodplain 0 1 ® 2 ® 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 • 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 • 1 2 3
8. Headcuts 0 • 1 2 3
9. Grade control 0 0.5 • 1 1.5®
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 • 1 0 1.50
11. Second or greater order channel No=0 • Yes=3
a artificial ditches are not rated;see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 10.5
12. Presence of Baseflow 0® 1 ® 2® 3 E)
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 • 3
14. Leaf litter 1. • 1® 0.5® 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 • 1 ® 1.5®
16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 • 1 1.50
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table? No=0 0 Yes= 3 0
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6 )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 • 2 in 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 • 2® in 0
20. Macrobenthos(note diversity and abundance) 0 • 1 2 3
21.Aquatic Mollusks 0 • 1 2 3
22. Fish 0 • 0.50 1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0 • 0.5 1 1.5
24.Amphibians 0(D 0.5® 1® 1.5
25.Algae 0 • 0.5 1 1.5
26.Wetland plants in streambed FACW= 0.7500BL= 1.500ther= 0(F)
"perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.See p.35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:
41

NC Division of Water Quality-Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 11/22/2022 Project/Site:AVL South Parking Lot Latitude:35.429565
Evaluator:W. Cole County:Buncombe Longitude:_77.535658
Total Points: Stream Determination (circle one) Other
Stream is at least intermittent 30 SF-3 @ S3.24
if>_ 19 or perennial if>_30" Perennial e.g. Quad Name.
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 13.5 ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
,a,Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 Q 1 ® 2 ® 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 0 1 0 2 • 3
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, 0 0 1 ® 2 (F) 3
ripple-pool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 0 1 ® 2 ® 3
5.Active/relict floodplain 0 1 ® 2 ® 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 • 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 • 1 2 3
8. Headcuts 0 • 1 2 3
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 • 1.5®
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 • 1 0 1.50
11. Second or greater order channel No=0 • Yes=3
a artificial ditches are not rated;see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 10.5
12. Presence of Baseflow 0® 1 ® 2® 3 E)
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 • 2 3
14. Leaf litter 1. • 1® 0.5® 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 (F) 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 • 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table? No=0® Yes=3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6 )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 • 2 in 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 • 2® in 0
20. Macrobenthos(note diversity and abundance) 0 • 1 2 3
21.Aquatic Mollusks 0 • 1 2 3
22. Fish 0 • 0.50 1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0 • 0.5 1 1.5
24.Amphibians 0 0.5® 1® 1.5
25.Algae 0 • 0.5 1 1.5
26.Wetland plants in streambed FACW= 0.7500BL= 1.500ther= 0(F)
"perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.See p.35 of manual.
Notes:
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Appendix B
NC SAM Field Assessment Form

NC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
USACE AID#: NCDWR#:
INSTRUCTIONS: Attach a sketch of the assessment area and photographs. Attach a copy of the USGS 7.5-minute topographic
quadrangle, and circle the location of the stream reach under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same
property, identify and number all reaches on the attached map, and include a separate form for each reach. See the NC SAM User
Manual for detailed descriptions and explanations of requested information. Record in the"Notes/Sketch"section if any supplementary
measurements were performed. See the NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that may be relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA(do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1.Project name(if any): AVL Improvements-UPS 2.Date of evaluation: 2/6/2023
3.Applicantlowner name: AVL 4.Assessor name/organization: ClearWater
5.County: Buncombe 6.Nearest named water body
7.River Basin: French Broad on USGS 7.5-minute quad: French Broad River
8.Site coordinates(decimal degrees,at lower end of assessment reach): 35.426858,-82.535554
STREAM INFORMATION:(depth and width can be approximations)
9.Site number(show on attached map): VPS 10.Length of assessment reach evaluated(feet):
11.Channel depth from bed(in riffle,if present)to top of bank(feet): 5 r Unable to assess channel depth.
12.Channel width at top of bank(feet): 10 13.Is assessment reach a swamp stream? r Yes r No
14.Feature type: (*-Perennial flow (-Intermittent flow Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM RATING INFORMATION:
15.NC SAM Zone: (i Mountains(M) ('Piedmont(P) {'Inner Coastal Plain(1) r Outer Coastal Plain(0)
16.Estimated geomorphic \.
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valley shape(skip for ('a � (�b
Tidal Marsh Stream): (more sinuous stream,flatter valley slope) (less sinuous stream,steeper valley slope)
17.Watershed size:(skip {`Size 1(<0.1 mi`) r Size 2 (0.1 to<0.5 mi`) (o Size 3(0.5 to<5 mi`) r Size 4(>>5 miz)
for Tidal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18.Were regulatory considerations evaluated? Yes r No If Yes,check all that appy to the assessment area.
Section 10 water r Classified Trout Waters r Water Supply Watershed ( ('I ('II ('III (-IV ("V)
i Essential Fish Habitat r Primary Nursery Area r High Quality Waters/Outstanding Resource Waters
r-Publicly owned property r NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect f Nutrient Sensitive Waters
r Anadromous fish r 303(d)List r CAMA Area of Environmental Concern(AEC)
r Documented presence of a federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
List species:
r Designated Critical Habitat(list species):
19.Are additional stream information/supplementary measurements included in"Notes/Sketch"section or attached? C'Yes No
1. Channel Water-assessment reach metric(skip for Size 1 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
(4 A Water throughout assessment reach.
(�B No flow,water in pools only.
C No water in assessment reach.
2. Evidence of Flow Restriction-assessment reach metric
A At least 10%of assessment reach in-stream habitat or riffle-pool sequence is adversely affected by a flow restriction or fill to the
point of obstructing flow or a channel choked with aquatic macrophytes or ponded water or impounded on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach(examples:undersized or perched culverts,causeways that constrict the channel,tidal gates).
B Not A
3. Feature Pattern-assessment reach metric
(�A A majority of the assessment reach has altered pattern(examples:straightening,modification above or below culvert).
('B Not A.
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile-assessment reach metric
Co-A Majority of assessment reach has a substantially altered stream profile(examples:channel down-cutting,existing damming,
over widening,active aggradation,dredging,and excavation where appropriate channel profile has not reformed from any of
these disturbances).
B Not A
5. Signs of Active Instability-assessment reach metric
Consider only current instability,not past events from which the stream has currently recovered. Examples of instability include
active bank failure,active channel down-cutting(head-cut),active widening,and artificial hardening(such as concrete,gabion,rip-rap).
('A <10%of channel unstable
r B 10 to 25%of channel unstable
(:C >25%of channel unstable

6. Streamside Area Interaction—streamside area metric
Consider for the Left Bank(LB)and the Right Bank(RB).
LB RB
f A C A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction
B C B Moderate evidence of conditions(examples:berms,levees,down-cutting,aggradation,dredging)that adversely affect
reference interaction(examples:limited streamside area access,disruption of flood flows through streamside area,
leaky or intermittent bulkheads,causeways with floodplain constriction,minor ditching[including mosquito ditching])
{�C (:C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction(little to no floodplain/intertidal zone access
[examples:causeways with floodplain and channel constriction,bulkheads,retaining walls,fill,stream incision,
disruption of flood flows through streamside area]or too much floodplain/intertidal zone access[examples:
impoundments,intensive mosquito ditching])or floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a
man-made feature on an interstream divide
7. Water Quality Stressors—assessment reach/intertidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
r A Discolored water in stream or intertidal zone(milky white,blue,unnatural water discoloration,oil sheen,stream foam)
I✓B Excessive sedimentation(burying of stream features or intertidal zone)
r C Noticeable evidence of pollutant discharges entering the assessment reach and causing a water quality problem
r D Odor(not including natural sulfide odors)
r E Current published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in the"Notes/Sketch"
section.
r F Livestock with access to stream or intertidal zone
157 G Excessive algae in stream or intertidal zone
r H Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone(removal,burning,regular mowing,destruction,etc.)
r I Other: (explain in"Notes/Sketch"section)
r J Little to no stressors
8. Recent Weather—watershed metric
For Size 1 or 2 streams,D1 drought or higher is considered a drought;for Size 3 or 4 streams,D2 drought or higher is considered a
drought.
{o A Drought conditions and no rainfall or rainfall not exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
C'B Drought conditions and rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
r`C No drought conditions
9 Large or Dangerous Stream—assessment reach metric
C'Yes - No Is stream is too large or dangerous to assess? If Yes,skip to Metric 13(Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition).
10. Natural In-stream Habitat Types—assessment reach metric
10a.Co-Yes t^No Degraded in-stream habitat over majority of the assessment reach(examples of stressors include excessive
sedimentation,mining,excavation,in-stream hardening[for example,rip-rap],recent dredging,and snagging)
(evaluate for size 4 Coastal Plain streams only,then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur(occurs if>5%coverage of assessment reach)(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
r A Multiple aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses a y r F 5%oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts,lichens,and algal mats) r m r G Submerged aquatic vegetation
r B Multiple sticks and/or leaf packs and/or emergent o r H Low-tide refugia(pools)
vegetation Y t o r l Sand bottom
r C Multiple snags and logs(including lap trees) t m r J 5%vertical bank along the marsh
P-1 D 5%undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots 02 r K Little or no habitat
in banks extend to the normal wetted perimeter
r E Little or no habitat
`*•*********-———- `°"'-- REMAINING QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAMS­­­­­--­
11. Bedform and Substrate—assessment reach metric(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11 a.! Yes fi No Is assessment reach in a natural sand-bed stream?(skip for Coastal Plain streams)
11 b. Bedform evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
F A Riffle-run section(evaluate 11c)
r B Pool-glide section(evaluate 11d)
r C Natural bedform absent(skip to Metric 12,Aquatic Life)
11 c. In riffles sections,check all that occur below the normal wetted perimeter of the assessment reach—whether or not submerged.
Check at least one box in each row(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain Streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Present(NP)=
absent,Rare(R)=present but 5 10%,Common(C)=>10-40%,Abundant(A)=>40-70%,Predominant(P)=>70%. Cumulative
percentages should not exceed 100%for each assessment reach.
NP R C A P
f: C` C` C' C' Bedrock/saprolite
C C { {` Boulder(256—4096 mm)
Cobble(64—256 mm)
Gravel(2—64 mm)
C' C Sand(.062—2 mm)
C` fo C {' C' Silt/clay(<0.062 mm)
Detritus
Artificial(rip-rap,concrete,etc.)
11 d.(:Yes f—No Are pools filled with sediment?(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)

12. Aquatic Life—assessment reach metric(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
12a.(*Yes {"No Was an in-stream aquatic life assessment performed as described in the User Manual?
If No,select one of the following reasons and skip to Metric 13. ('No Water ('Other:
12b.(*Yes (No Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment reach(look in riffles,pools,then snags)? If Yes,check
all that apply. If No,skip to Metric 13.
1 >1 Numbers over columns refer to"individuals"for size 1 and 2 streams and"taxa"for size 3 and 4 streams.
f r Adult frogs
f r Aquatic reptiles
f r Aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses(include liverworts,lichens,and algal mats)
r r Beetles(including water pennies)
r F Caddisfly larvae(Trichoptera[T])
r F-Asian clam(Corbicula)
f r Crustacean(isopod/amphipod/crayfish/shrimp)
f r Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
r r Dipterans(true flies)
r r Mayfly larvae(Ephemeroptera[E])
r r Megaloptera(alderfly,fishfly,dobsonfly larvae)
r r Midges/mosquito larvae
r F-Mosquito fish(Gambusia)or mud minnows(Umbra pygmaea)
r F-Mussels/Clams(not Corbicula)
r r Otherfish
r f Salamanders/tadpoles
r 17 Snails
r r Stonefly larvae(Plecoptera[P])
r r Tipulid larvae
Worms/leeches
13. Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition—streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams and B valley types)
Consider for the Left Bank(LB)and the Right Bank(RB). Consider storage capacity with regard to both overbank flow and
upland runoff.
LB RB
('A ('A Little or no alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
{:B {'B Moderate alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
{'C (:C Severe alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area(examples include: ditches,fill,
soil,compaction,livestock disturbance,buildings,man-made levees,drainage pipes)
14. Streamside Area Water Storage—streamside area metric(skip for Size 1 streams,Tidal Marsh Streams,and B valley types)
Consider for the Left Bank(LB)and the Right Bank(RB)of the streamside area.
LB RB
{ A C'A Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water;!6 inches deep
{'B {'B Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
(:C (4 C Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water<3 inches deep
15. Wetland Presence—streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for the Left Bank(LB)and the Right Bank(RB). Do not consider wetlands outside of the streamside area or within the
normal wetted perimeter of assessment reach.
LB RB
('Y ('Y Are wetlands present in the streamside area?
(o N (o N
16. Baseflow Contributors—assessment reach metric(skip for size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach or within view of and draining to the assessment reach.
r A Streams and/or springs(jurisdictional discharges)
f B Ponds(include wet detention basins;do not include sediment basins or dry detention basins)
f C Obstruction that passes some flow during low-flow periods within assessment area(beaver dam,bottom-release dam)
r D Evidence of bank seepage or sweating(iron oxidizing bacteria in water indicates seepage)
r E Stream bed or bank soil reduced(dig through deposited sediment if present)
r F None of the above
17. Baseflow Detractors—assessment area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
r A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment reach(includes areas excavated for pump installation)
f B Obstruction not passing flow during low flow periods affecting the assessment reach(ex: watertight dam,sediment deposit)
r C Urban stream(>>24%impervious surface for watershed)
r D Evidence that the stream-side area has been modified resulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment reach
r E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
r F None of the above
18. Shading—assessment reach metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider aspect. Consider"leaf-on"condition.
Co—A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category(may include gaps associated with natural processes)
( B Degraded(example:scattered trees)
C C Stream shading is gone or largely absent

19. Buffer Width-streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider"vegetated buffer"and"wooded buffer"separately for left bank(LB)and right bank(RB)starting at the top
of bank out to the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RB LB RB
G A C'A fi A r'A >-100-feet wide or extends to the edge of the watershed
r B B f B C'B From 50 to<100-feet wide
{'C C'C C ('C From 30 to<50-feet wide
r'D ('D {'D {:D From 10 to<30-feet wide
r E r'E r E r'E <10-feet wide or no trees
20. Buffer Structure-streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank(LB)and right bank(RB)for Metric 19("Vegetated"Buffer Width).
LB RB
4 A { A Mature forest
f B {'B Non-mature woody vegetation or modified vegetation structure
f C {i C Herbaceous vegetation with or without a strip of trees<10 feet wide
r D {'D Maintained shrubs
E {`E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors-streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank(LB)and right bank(RB). Indicate if listed stressor abuts stream(Abuts),does not abut but
is within 30 feet of stream(<30 feet),or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream(30-50 feet).
If none of the following stressors occurs on either bank,check here and skip to Metric 22: f
Abuts <30 feet 30-50 feet
LB RB LB RB LB RB
r'A r'A r'A CA C'A (-A Row crops
{'B {'B {'B G B ('B G B Maintained turf
{'C {'C {'C {'C ('C t'C Pasture(no livestock)/commercial horticulture
r'D ( D r'D r'D l D C'D Pasture(active livestock use)
22. Stem Density-streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank(LB)and right bank(RB)for Metric 19("Wooded"Buffer Width).
LB RB
G A t A Medium to high stem density
C'B {:B Low stem density
r-C r'C No wooded riparian buffer or predominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetated Buffer-streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider whether vegetated buffer is continuous along stream(parallel). Breaks are areas lacking vegetation>10-feet wide.
LB RB
Co-A G A The total length of buffer breaks is<25 percent.
{'B C B The total length of buffer breaks is between 25 and 50 percent.
{'C {'C The total length of buffer breaks is>50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition-First 100 feet of streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank or to the edge of the watershed(whichever comes first)as it contributes
to assessment reach habitat.
LB RB
(:A ('A Vegetation is close to undisturbed in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of native
species,with non-native invasive species absent or sparse.
C B B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terms of species diversity or proportions,but is still largely composed of native
species. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clear-cutting or clearing or
communities with non-native invasive species present,but not dominant,over a large portion of the expected strata or
communities missing understory but retaining canopy trees.
r'C t'C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absent or communities
with non-native invasive species dominant over a large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stands of non-characteristic species or communities inappropriately composed of a single species or no vegetation.
25. Conductivity-assessment reach metric(skip for all Coastal Plain streams)
25a.C'Yes G No Was a conductivity measurement recorded?
If No,select one of the following reasons. f No Water G Other: no meter
251b. Check the box corresponding to the conductivity measurement(units of microsiemens per centimeter).
r`A <46 t B 46 to<67 C'C 67 to<79 {'D 79 to<230 i'E >> 230
Notes/Sketch:

NC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name AVL Improvements-UPS Date of Evaluation 2/6/2023
Stream Category M153 Assessor Name/Organization ClearWater
Notes of Field Assessment Form(Y/N) NO
Presence of regulatory considerations(Y/N) NO
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included(Y/N)
NC SAM feature type(perennial,intermittent,Tidal Marsh Stream) Perennial
USACE/ NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary All Streams Intermittent
(1)Hydrology LOW
(2)Baseflow HIGH
(2)Flood Flow LOW
(3)Streamside Area Attenuation LOW
(4)Floodplain Access LOW
(4)Wooded Riparian Buffer MEDIUM
(4)Microtopography NA
(3)Stream Stability LOW
(4)Channel Stability LOW
(4)Sediment Transport MEDIUM
(4)Stream Geomorphology LOW
(2)Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction NA
(2)Longitudinal Tidal Flow NA
(2)Tidal Marsh Stream Stability NA
(3)Tidal Marsh Channel Stability NA
(3)Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology NA
(1)Water Quality LOW
(2)Baseflow HIGH
(2)Streamside Area Vegetation MEDIUM
(3)Upland Pollutant Filtration MEDIUM
(3)Thermoregulation HIGH
(2)Indicators of Stressors YES
(2)Aquatic Life Tolerance MEDIUM
(2)Intertidal Zone Filtration NA
(1)Habitat HIGH
(2)In-stream Habitat MEDIUM
(3)Baseflow HIGH
(3)Substrate MEDIUM
(3)Stream Stability LOW
(3)In-stream Habitat MEDIUM
(2)Stream-side Habitat HIGH
(3)Stream-side Habitat MEDIUM
(3)Thermoregulation HIGH
(2)Tidal Marsh In-stream Habitat NA
(3)Flow Restriction NA
(3)Tidal Marsh Stream Stability NA
(4)Tidal Marsh Channel Stability NA
(4)Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology NA
(3)Tidal Marsh In-stream Habitat NA
(2)Intertidal Zone Habitat NA
Overall LOW

Appendix C
Threatened and Endangered Species Report
IPAC and NHP Database Reports

Asheville Airport Parking Expansion Project
Approximately 13.82 Acres
Buncombe County
Threatened and Endangered Species Review and Habitat Assessment
Prepared For
Avcon, Inc.
10115 Kincey Avenue, Suite 140
Huntersville, NC 28078
Prepared By
CLearWaLer
An EnviroScience Company
145 7t" Avenue W
Suite B
Hendersonville, NC 28792
May 1, 2023

Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 1
2.0 METHODOLOGY.................................................................................................. 1
3.0 HABITAT CLASSIFICATION.................................................................................2
3.1 Stream ...............................................................................................................................2
3.2 Wetland Forest ..................................................................................................................2
3.3 Upland Forest....................................................................................................................2
3.7 Soils...................................................................................................................................3
4.0 PROTECTED SPECIES.........................................................................................3
4.1 Appalachian Elktoe.............................................................................................................3
4.2 Bald Eagle..........................................................................................................................3
4.3 Bog Turtle ..........................................................................................................................4
4.4 Gray Bat.............................................................................................................................5
4.5 Monarch Butterfly ...............................................................................................................5
4.6 Mountain Sweet Pitcher-plant.............................................................................................5
4.7 Northern Long-eared Bat...................................................................................................6
4.8 Rock Gnome Lichen ..........................................................................................................7
4.9 Tricolored Bat ....................................................................................................................7
5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................8
6.0 REFERENCES......................................................................................................9
List of Tables
Table 1: USFWS IPaC Species List.
Table 2: USDA Soil Units occurring within the project boundary.
List of Figures
Figure 1: Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2: USGS Topographic Map
Figure 3: Aerial Imagery Map
Figure 4: NRCS Soils Map
Appendices
Appendix A: US Fish and Wildlife Service IPaC - Official Species List and NC
Natural Heritage Program Database Reports
Appendix B: Photolog

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The following report includes methods used and results for a threatened and endangered species
survey and habitat assessment for the Asheville Airport South Parking Lot project. The
approximately 13.82-acre project site is in Fletcher, Buncombe County, North Carolina (Figure 1).
The project site is proposed to be a parking lot expansion for the airport. It is bordered to the north
by a Marathon gas station and Dunkin commercial building, and by roads in the remaining
directions; elevations range from 2,075 feet to 2,097 feet above sea level (Figures 2 and 3).
The threatened and endangered species survey was conducted to determine the occurrence of
or the potential for existence of federally listed threatened and endangered animal and plant
species, in addition to the bald eagle, within the study area. Completion of this survey complies
with three current state and federal regulations: the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
USC 1531-1543), the North Carolina Endangered Species Act (N.C.G.S. Sect. 113 article 25),
and the North Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979 (N.C.G.S. Sect. 19b 106:
202.12-22).
2.0 METHODOLOGY
The protected species surveys and habitat assessment were conducted on February 6, 2023 by
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, an EnviroScience Company (ClearWater) to determine
the potential for occurrences of animal and plant species listed as endangered or threatened by
current federal regulations.
An official species list was obtained through the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Information and Planning and Consultation (IPaC)on April 17, 2023 (Table 1).This official species
list provides existing data concerning the presence or potential occurrence of threatened or
endangered species in the defined mine expansion boundary. The USFWS lists six federally
threatened and endangered species, in addition to the bald eagle, monarch butterfly and bog
turtle (threatened due to similar appearance), as occurring or potentially occurring within the
project boundary.
Table 1. USFWS IPaC Species List
Common Name Scientific Name Status
Appalachian elktoe Alasmidonta raveneliana Endangered
Bald eagle Heliaeetus leucocephalus BGPA'
Bog turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii Threatened (S/A)2
Gray bat Myotis grisescens Endangered
Monarch butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate'
Mountain sweet pitcher-plant Sarracenia rubra ssp.jonesii Endangered
Northern long-eared bat Myotis septentrionalis Endangered
Rock gnome lichen Gymnoderma lineare Endangered
Tricolored bat Perimyotis subflavus Proposed Endangered
' Protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
2 Threatened due to similar appearance; not subject to Section 7 consultation.
3 Listed as candidate species May 3,2022, by USFWS.
a Proposed endangered by USFWS on September 13,2022.
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A database search from the NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) dated April 17, 2023, provided
data concerning the presence or potential occurrences of federal and state listed species in
Buncombe County on the project site or within a one-mile radius (Appendix A). No EOs have been
documented within the project site. One EO has been documented within a one-mile radius, the
gray bat (Myotis grisescens), which is federally endangered.
During pedestrian field surveys conducted by ClearWater biologists, site habitats were identified
and compared with recognized habitats for the federally protected species potentially occurring
on the site. Potential flora were identified to the taxonomic unit level necessary to determine if the
observed specimen was a protected species, if observed.
3.0 HABITAT CLASSIFICATION
During ClearWater's site visit on February 6, 2023, three habitats were identified within the project
site: stream, wetland forest, and upland forest. A general overview of the site and descriptions of
each habitat type are included below.
3.1 Stream
The project area includes three streams; one flowing along the western side of the
property, one crossing the southern area, and one crossing the northern area. All three
streams originate outside the project area boundary and flow through heavily urbanized
watersheds consisting of residential and commercial land uses. Two of the three streams
are perennial and the other is intermittent. All three streams were noted to have a strong
continuity of channel bed and bank, and have substrates primarily composed of gravel
and sand with some cobble. Water levels at the time of the survey were considered normal
flow.
These streams are all unnamed tributaries to the French Broad River. The site is located
approximately 0.65 miles upstream of the French Broad River.
3.2 Wetland Forest
Two areas of forested wetland habitats are present on the northwestern side of the
proposed parking lot site with slopes of 2 to 8%. This habitat is characterized by large
trees and a very dense shrub layer with minimal herbaceous species below.
Red maple and tulip poplar are dominant within the canopy of the wetlands. Other species
identified within the canopy stratum include hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) and
American holly. The dense shrub stratum is dominantly by Chinese privet and multi-flora
rose (Rosa multiflora) and included common greenbrier in the woody vine stratum.
3.3 Upland Forest
The tree stratum is dominated by red maple (Acer rubrum), tulip poplar (Liriodendron
tulipifera), black cherry (Prunus serotina), and American holly (Ilex opaca). Additional tree
species observed include white pine (Pinus strobus), northern red oak (Quercus rubra),
Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana), white oak (Quercus alba), post oak (Quercus stellata),
southern red oak (Quercus falcata), sourwood (Oxydendron arboretum), and scarlet oak
(Quercus coccinea).The shrub stratum density varies from sparse to dense.The dominant
shrub species observed was Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense). Additional species
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observed in the shrub stratum include sassafras (Sassafras albidum), river birch (Betula
nigra), ironweed (Veronia fasciculata), and American holly. The herbaceous layer of this
habitat is sparse. Dominant herbaceous species observed include Christmas fern
(Polystichum acrostichoides), muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia), common greenbrier (Smilax
rotundifolia). Other species include clubmoss (Lycopdium sp.) and viola (Viola sp.).
3.7 Soils
Soils mapped by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Buncombe County
Soil Survey for the proposed project area are listed in Table 2 and shown in Figure 4
(NRCS 2022).
Table 2. USDA Soil Units occurring within the project boundary.
Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name
CuC Clifton-Urban land complex, 8-15% slopes
TmB Tate-Urban land complex, 2-8% slopes
TmC Tate-Urban land complex, 8-15% slopes
Ud Udorthents, loamy
UhE Udorthents-Urban land complex, 2-50% slopes
4.0 PROTECTED SPECIES
The following is a brief description of each federally listed species included in the survey, its
recognized habitat, and comments regarding survey results for that species.
4.1 Appalachian Elktoe
The Appalachian elktoe (Alasmidonta raveneliana) is federally listed as endangered in
North Carolina. It is a species of freshwater mussel with an exclusive range in three river
systems in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Populations have been
recorded in the Nolichucky/Toe, French Broad, and Little Tennessee River systems, and
have been noted as declining in the Little Tennessee and Toe Rivers.
Appalachian elktoe prefer habitats with clean, oxygenated water that is moderate-fast
flowing in speed, as it is often found in riffles and runs. Appalachian elktoe prefer shallow,
medium-sized creeks that are majority silt-free and have a substrate matrix involving
cobble, gravel, boulders, and/or coarse sand. Substrate stability is a key factor for the
survival and existence of the species.
Based on stream conditions noted and observed during the site evaluations, it is
ClearWater's opinion that no Appalachian elktoe could occur on site, and that the
proposed project would not interfere with, nor influence downstream populations with
implementation of the appropriate erosion and sediment control measures.
4.2 Bald Eagle
Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were removed from the endangered species list
in August 2007 due to their populations recovered sufficiently. Bald and Golden eagles
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are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Bald and Golden Eagle
Act (Eagle Act)
Distinguished by a white head and white tail feathers, bald eagles are powerful, brown
birds that may weigh 14 pounds and have a wingspan of 8 feet. Male eagles are smaller,
weighing as much as 10 pounds and have a wingspan of 6 feet. Sometimes confused with
golden eagles, bald eagles are mostly dark brown until they are four to five years old and
acquire their characteristic coloring.
Bald eagles live near rivers, lakes, and marshes where they can find fish, their staple food.
Bald eagles will also feed on waterfowl, turtles, rabbits, snakes, and other small animals
and carrion. Bald eagles require a good food base, perching areas, and nesting sites.
Their habitat includes estuaries, large lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and some seacoasts. In
winter, the birds congregate near open water in tall trees for spotting prey and night roosts
for sheltering.
Based on a desktop review using 2022 aerial imagery, one potentially suitable feeding
source for bald eagles was identified within a one-mile radius of the project boundary; the
French Broad River. Bald eagles typically nest within one mile of suitable feeding sources;
however, there were no bald eagle nests observed within the project boundary. It is
therefore ClearWater's opinion that the proposed project is not likely to disturb nesting
bald eagles.
4.3 Bog Turtle
The bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii) is federally listed as threatened in North Carolina.
This is the smallest emydid turtle, and one of the smallest turtles in the world. Adult
carapace length is 7.9 to 11.4 cm (3.1 to 4.5 inches). The dark brown or black carapace
may be marked with radiating light lines or a light blotch on the vertebral and pleural
scutes. Scute annuli are usually prominent in juvenile and young adult specimens, but the
carapace may be nearly smooth in old adults. The head, neck, and limbs are typically
dark brown with variable reddish to yellow spots and streaks. A large reddish-orange to
yellow blotch is visible behind and above each tympanum, sometimes merging into a
continuous band on the neck. The upper jaw is weakly notched. The plastron is brown
or black, but often with lighter yellow blotches towards the medial and anterior scute
edges. A mature male bog turtle has a concave plastron and a long, thick tail, with the
vent posterior to the rear edge of the carapace with tail extended. The female has a flat
plastron and a thinner, smaller tail, with the vent at or beneath the rear carapace edge.
The southern population of the bog turtle, ranging from southern Virginia to northern
Georgia, is also protected with a threatened designation because its physical appearance
is like that of the northern population. The southern bog turtle population is separated
from the northern population by approximately 250 miles; however, individual bog turtles
in the southern population closely resemble individuals in the northern bog turtle
population, causing difficulty in enforcing prohibitions protecting the northern population.
Therefore, the USFWS has designated the southern population as "threatened (similarity
of appearance)." This designation prohibits collecting individual turtles from this
population and bans interstate and international commercial trade. It has no effect on land
management activities of private landowners in southern states where the bog turtle lives.
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Potentially suitable habitat for bog turtle was not found on site. Furthermore, the northern
population of bog turtle does not occur in North Carolina. It is ClearWater's opinion that
the proposed project would have no effect on the northern bog turtle.
4.4 Gray Bat
The gray bat (Myotis grisescens) is the largest member of its genus in the eastern United
States. Its forearm measures 40-46 mm, and it weighs from 7-16 grams. It is easily
distinguished from all other bats within its range by its mono-colored fur. All other eastern
bats have distinctly bi-or tri-colored fur on their backs. Following molt in July or August,
gray bats are dark gray, but they often bleach to chestnut brown or russet between molts
(especially apparent in reproductive females during May and June). The wing membrane
connects to the foot at the ankle rather than at the base of the first toe, as in other species
of Myotis. Gray bats roost in caves year-round. Most winter caves are deep and vertical;
all provide large volume below the lowest entrance and act as cold air traps. A much wider
variety of cave types are used during spring and fall transient periods. In summer,
maternity colonies prefer caves that act as warm air traps, that provide restricted rooms,
or domed ceilings that can trap their combined body heat.
No naturally occurring suitable winter or summer habitat (caves) for the gray bat was
observed on this site. It is ClearWater's opinion that this project would have no effect on
the gray bat.
4.5 Monarch Butterfly
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) are federally listed as a candidate species by the
USFWS. Monarch butterfly populations have been monitored and tracked for more than 20
years, and the species populations have been noted as declining at overwintering sites.
Monarch butterflies have a wingspan of 3-4 inches when fully matured. Their wings are a
bright orange with black borders, black veins, and white spots along the black borders.
Monarch butterflies need flowering plants as their main food source during the breeding
and migration seasons. Their breeding habitat requirements involve needing milkweed in
order to lay their eggs, as monarch's only lay eggs on milkweed plants. Monarchs require
a specific microclimate for their overwintering habitat. Eastern North America populations
typically choose overwintering sites in oyamel fir tree roosts in central Mexico.
Monarchs are currently not federally listed as endangered as of current and are listed as
a candidate species. Candidate species are species with sufficient data and information
on their status and potential population threats to propose them for endangered or
threatened species status.
It is ClearWater's opinion that the expansion project would not impact the monarch
butterfly. There is not suitable habitat present, i.e., milkweed plant, that would support
breeding adults.A desktop review of USFWS's interactive range mapper also did not show
any documented populations within a close proximity to the site.
4.6 Mountain Sweet Pitcher-plant
Mountain sweet pitcher-plant (Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonesii) is a perennial, carnivorous
plant that is native to North and South Carolina. The pitcher-plant is a stemless plant that
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thrives in waterlogged areas and seepage bogs within the Appalachian Mountains.
Pitcher-plants rely on their sweet aroma and colorful leaves to attract their diet of flies and
other small insects into their pitcher-shaped flowers. Once inside, the insects are not able
to escape due to the slippery interior and will eventually be paralyzed by the plant's nectar
and absorbed.
According to the NC State Extension, an estimated 97.5% of pitcher-plant habitat has
been destroyed within its range in the southeastern United States due to urban
development. Pitcher plants also face threats in the form of wild cultivation, as they are a
sought-after plant for consumers. Pitcher-plants need acidic soils consisting of sand
and/or peat and full sunlight during the growing season.
It is ClearWater's opinion that the parking expansion will not affect any population(s) of
mountain sweet pitcher-plant. During pedestrian surveys, no populations or suitable
habitat were observed on site.
4.7 Northern Long-eared Bat
The Northern long-eared bat (NLEB) (Myotis septentrionalis) is a medium-sized bat about
3 to 3.7 inches in length but with a wingspan of 9 to 10 inches. As its name suggests, this
bat is distinguished by its long ears, particularly as compared to other bats in its genus,
Myotis, which are bats noted for their small ears. The NLEB is found across much of the
eastern and north central United States and all Canadian provinces from the Atlantic coast
west to the southern Northwest Territories and eastern British Columbia. NLEBs spend
winter hibernating in caves and mines, called hibernacula. They typically use large caves
or mines with large passages and entrances; constant temperatures; and high humidity
with no air currents. Summer habitat for the NLEB consists of the cavities, hollows, cracks,
or loose bark of live or dead trees typically greater than three inches DBH (diameter at
breast height).
No naturally occurring suitable wintering habitat for the NLEB exists within the property
boundary. Forested areas on site are potentially suitable summer habitat. Much of the
forested areas were cut in February but there are still several large trees and snags in the
wetland area at the northern end of the property. However, this area is surrounded by
roads, a commercial property, and airport parking lot, along with Interstate 26, several
more commercial properties, and the airport within one mile from the project site.
The USFWS recently reclassified the NLEB as endangered; it had been listed as
threatened since 2015 and the new ruling took effect March 31, 2023. Due to the presence
of suitable summer habitat,the USFWS may limit the remaining tree clearing on site during
the bat's active season,which begins April 1 and ends between October 15 and November
15; USFWS is currently determining that guidance. It is ClearWater's opinion that tree
clearing conducted between November 16 and March 31 should support a may affect, not
likely to adversely affect determination for this species until USFWS guidelines are
published. It is also ClearWater's opinion that the site's surrounding urbanization has
separated the remaining forested area with other potentially suitable habitat and it is
therefore unlikely to be used as foraging/roost habitat due to noise and exposure.
Conducting a bat survey near the start of the active summer season could confirm or deny
the presence of this species on site. A negative presence/absence survey result may be
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able to waive the tree clearing moratorium. The window for conducting presence/absence
surveys is June 1 to August 15.
4.8 Rock Gnome Lichen
Federally listed as an endangered species, rock gnome lichen (Gymnoderma lineare)
occurs on rocks in areas of high humidity either at high elevations (usually vertical cliff
faces) or on boulders and large rock outcrops in deep river gorges at lower elevations.
Distinguishing characteristics include dense colonies of narrow (.04 inch) straps that
appear blue-gray in color on the upper surface and generally appear shiny-white on the
lower surface. Near the base they grade to black (the similar species of Squamulose
cladonias are never blackened toward the base). Fruiting bodies are borne at the tips of
the straps and are black (similar Cladonia species have brown or red fruiting bodies).
Flowering occurs July through September.
Suitable habitat for this species was not observed within the project boundary. It is
ClearWater's opinion that the proposed project would have no effect on the rock gnome
lichen.
4.9 Tricolored Bat
Tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) is a small-sized bat that averages 3 to 3.5 inches in
length with an average wingspan of approximately nine inches. The fur color varies from
yellow to brown to black, with younger individuals generally having darker coloration. The
key characteristic, as the name suggests, is their tricolored back, which is a gradient from
dark near the tail, light in the middle, and dark near the head.
The tricolored bat is found across the eastern half of North America. In winter months, this
species hibernates in humid caves. Specifically in the southeastern US, they have also
been found hibernating in road culverts and occasionally in tree cavities. In the spring,
summer, and fall, when this species is not hibernating, they can be found in open forests,
forest edges, and occasionally in crevices of old buildings. Their diet is composed almost
exclusively of flying insects, typically foraged from open fields and waterways along
forested areas.
This species is currently listed as proposed endangered by the USFWS as of September
13, 2022. No formal federal management guidelines for protecting this species and its
habitat have been released from USFWS. USFWS has 12 months after the closure of the
public notice period (ended November 14, 2022)to determine the final listing status of this
species. If this species becomes listed as threatened or endangered,federal management
guidelines will be set in place to minimize adverse impacts. Until management guidelines
from USFWS are published, it is anticipated that a tree clearing moratorium would be
established from April 1 to October 31 if the proposed endangered listing becomes
effective.
Potential suitable summer habitat for this species was observed on site; the forested areas
contained several snags and mature trees. Many of those were removed in February
2023 but several potential summer roosts are still present. ClearWater recommends
avoiding additional tree clearing in the non-hibernation season, between April 1 and
October 31, to minimize species impacts. If seasonal tree clearing is conducted in winter
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months, it would be ClearWater's opinion that this project may affect but is not likely to
adversely affect the tricolored bat.
5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It is ClearWater's opinion that the completion of the Asheville Airport Parking Expansion project is
not likely to adversely affect federally protected species listed as potentially occurring on site. Habitat
was either not present or limited for the species listed in the USFWS and NHP databases as
potentially occurring on site. Also, no specimens were observed during the site visit that occurred on
February 6, 2023.
During the site visit, ClearWater biologists completed a threatened and endangered species habitat
assessment. The urbanization surrounding the project site has separated the project site from other
areas of suitable habitat, which has likely limited use of the property by those protected species.
Potentially suitable summer habitat was observed for northern long-eared and tricolored bat in
the form of mature trees and large snags. However, much of the forested areas were removed in
February 2023 shortly after ClearWater's site visit. Some summer habitat for these two bat
species is still present in the wetland area. A bat survey was not conducted to formally confirm or
deny the presence of protected bat species; however, conducting a bat survey near the start of
the summer active season would determine the presence of absence of federally protected bat
species on site.
To avoid potential impacts to NLEB and tricolored bat, ClearWater recommends limiting any
remaining tree clearing activities to November 16 to March 31 when bats are least active and in
their winter roosting habitats. However, for the NLEB, until guidelines are finalized by the USFWS
to determine biological conclusions, an official determination on potential effects to this species
cannot be drawn at this time. Also, any updates to the proposed listing of the tri-colored bat, which
could impact the outcomes of this protected species survey, should be determined prior to
commencement of this project.
Because of the transitory nature of several of the protected species and the flower/fruiting periods of
some plants; it is possible that protected species populations and locations may change over time.
Therefore, any potential findings in the future should be fully investigated and coordinated with
appropriate agencies to prevent potential adverse impacts.
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6.0 REFERENCES
Center for Biological Diversity. 2022. Natural History: Tricolored Bat. Accessed March 2023.
https://www.biologicaldiversitV.org/species/mammals/tricolored bat/natural history.html.
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. 2022. Tricolored Bat. Accessed March
2023. https://fw.ky.gov/WildIife/Pages/Tricolored-
Bat.aspx#:--:text=Description%3A%20One%20of%20Kentucky's%20two,of%20iust%20o
ver%209%20inches.
NCNHP (North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Database). 2023. Accessed April 17, 2023.
https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/.
NC State Extension. 2023. Sarracenia jonesii. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/sarracenia-
ionesii/. Accessed March 2023.
NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service). 2022. Web Soil Survey for Mitchell County.
Accessed January 2023.
https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx;
USFWS. 2023. Appalachian Elktoe (Alasmidonta raveneliana). Accessed March 2023.
https://www.fws.gov/species/appalachian-elktoe-alasmidonta-raveneliana.
USFWS. 1997. Recovery Plan for Rock Gnome Lichen (Gymnoderma lineare) (Evans)
Yoshimura and Sharp. Atlanta, GA. 30 pp.
USFWS. 2017. Digest of Federal Resource Laws of Interest to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service: Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940. Accessed March 2023.
https://www.fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/baidegl.html.
USFWS. 2023. Critical Habitat Interactive Mapper. Accessed March 2023.
https://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?url=https://services.arcgis.com/QVE
NGdaPbd4LUkLV/ArcGIS/rest/services/USFWS Critical Habitat/FeatureServer&source
=sd.
USFWS. 2022. Optimal Survey Windows for North Carolina's Federally Threatened,
Endangered, and At Risk Plants. Accessed March 2023.
https://www.fws.gov/story/2022-03/north-carolinas-federally-threatened-endangered-
and-risk-plant-species
USFWS. 2023. Monarch (Danaus plexippus). Accessed March 2023.
https://www.fws.gov/species/monarch-danaus-plexippus.
USFWS. 2023. Gray Bat. Environmental Conservation Online System. Accessed March 2023.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329.
USFWS Information, Planning, and Consultation System. 2023. Accessed April 17, 2023.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/.
USWFS. 2023. Northern Long-eared Bat Occupied 12 Digit HUC Interactive Mapper. Accessed
March 2023.
https://fws.maps.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=l 8378e31684a4d0c8
96611 a1 df14d935.
USFWS. 2023. Tricolored bat. Environmental Conservation Online System. Accessed March
2023. https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515.
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Appendix A:
US Fish and Wildlife Service IPaC -
Official Species List and NC Natural
Heritage Program Data

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United States Department of the Interior /
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office ^'-
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville,NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To: April 17, 2023
Project Code: 2023-0069625
Project Name:Asheville Airport Parking Expansion
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as
well as proposed and designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The enclosed species list
fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act(Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Please note that new species information can change your official species list. Under 50 CFR
402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list
should be verified after 90 days. The Service recommends you visit the ECOS-IPaC website at
regular intervals during project planning and implementation to ensure your species list is
accurate or obtain an updated species list.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
A biological assessment(BA) or biological evaluation (BE) should be completed for your
project.A BA is required for major construction activities (or other undertakings having similar
physical impacts) considered to be Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c))
(NEPA). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a BE be
prepared to determine effects of the action and whether those effects may affect listed species
and/or designated critical habitat. E?ects of the action are all consequences to listed species or
critical habitat that are caused by the proposed action, including the consequences of other

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activities that are caused by the proposed action.A consequence is caused by the proposed action
if it is reasonably certain to occur and would not occur"but for" the proposed action..
Recommended contents of a BABE are described at 50 CFR 402.12. More information and
resources about project review and preparing a BABE can be found at the following web link:
https://www.fws.gov/office/asheville-ecolo gical-services/asheville-field-office-online-review-
process-overview.
If a Federal agency determines listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected
by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR
402. The Service is not required to concur with "no effect" determinations from Federal action
agencies. If consultation is required, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed
species, proposed critical habitat, and at-risk species be addressed within the consultation. More
information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of
permit or licensed applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook"
at the following web link: https://www.fws.gov/media/endangered-species-consultation-
handbook.
Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species
under the Act, there are additional responsibilities under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to protect native birds from project-
related impacts.Any activity, intentional or unintentional, resulting in take of migratory birds,
including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12
and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). More information about MBTA and BGEPA can be found at the
following web link: https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds.
We appreciate your consideration of Federally listed species. The Service encourages Federal
agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species in their project planning
to further the purposes of the Act. Please contact our staff at 828-258-3939, if you have any
questions. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference the
Consultation Code which can be found in the header of this letter.
Attachment(s):
■ Official Species List
■ USFWS National Wildlife Refuges and Fish Hatcheries
■ Migratory Birds
■ Wetlands

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OFFICIAL SPECIES LIST
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
[phone]

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PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Code: 2023-0069625
Project Name: Asheville Airport Parking Expansion
Project Type: Airport- Maintenance/Modification
Project Description: Construction of parking lot to expand visitor parking availability
Project Location:
The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:
www.google.com/maps/(@35.427907399999995,-82.53557527650992,14z
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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES
There is a total of 8 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheriesl, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
MAMMALS
NAME STATUS
Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile:https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile:https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Tricolored Bat Perimyotis sub flavus Proposed
No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Endangered
Species profile:https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515
REPTILES
NAME STATUS
Bog Turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii Similarity of
Population:U.S.A.(GA,NC, SC,TN,VA) Appearance
No critical habitat has been designated for this species. (Threatened)
Species profile:https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6962

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CLAMS
NAME STATUS
Appalachian Elktoe Alasmidonta raveneliana Endangered
There is final critical habitat for this species.Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
Species profile:https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5039
INSECTS
NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile:https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
FLOWERING PLANTS
NAME STATUS
Mountain Sweet Pitcher-plant Sarracenia rubra ssp.jonesii Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile:https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4283
LICHENS
NAME STATUS
Rock Gnome Lichen Gymnoderma lineare Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile:https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/sl2ecies/3933
CRITICAL HABITATS
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.

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USFWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE LANDS
AND FISH HATCHERIES
Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must undergo a
'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to
discuss any questions or concerns.
THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS OR FISH HATCHERIES WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA.

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MIGRATORY BIRDS
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act!and the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act2.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below.
1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
3. 50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)
The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the
USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern(BCC) list or warrant special attention in your
project location.To learn more about the levels of concern for birds on your list and how this
list is generated, see the FAQ below. This is not a list of every bird you may find in this location,
nor a guarantee that every bird on this list will be found in your project area. To see exact
locations of where birders and the general public have sighted birds in and around your project
area, visit the E-bird data mapping tool (Tip: enter your location, desired date range and a species
on your list). For projects that occur off the Atlantic Coast, additional maps and models detailing
the relative occurrence and abundance of bird species on your list are available. Links to
additional information about Atlantic Coast birds, and other important information about your
migratory bird list, including how to properly interpret and use your migratory bird report, can be
found below.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures
to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE
SUMMARY at the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
BREEDING
NAME SEASON
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern(BCC)in this area,but warrants attention Aug 31
because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types
of development or activities.
Bobolink Dolichonyx oryzivorus Breeds May 20
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern(BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA to Jul 31
and Alaska.
Canada Warbler Cardellina canadensis Breeds May 20
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern(BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 10
and Alaska.

04/17/2023
WETLANDS
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S.Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date.We are currently working to
update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to determine
the actual extent of wetlands on site.
RIVERINE
■ R5UBH

04/17/2023 2
IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION
Agency: ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Name: Eric Romaniszyn
Address: 145 7th Avenue West
Address Line 2: Suite B
City: Hendersonville
State: NC
Zip: 28792
Email [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Roy Cooper,Governor
■■■
■■ ■ NC DEPARTMENT OF D_Reid Wilson,Secretary
■■-00 NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
■ ■■■ Misty Buchanan
Deputy Director,Natural Heritage Program
NCN H D E-21620
April 17, 2023
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
145 7th Avenue West
Hendersonville, INC 28792
RE: Asheville Airport Parking Extension
Dear ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database indicates that
there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or
conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there
may be no documentation of natural heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not
imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have been surveyed. The results of this query
should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In the event that rare
species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update our
records.
The attached 'Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally-listed species is found within the project area or is indicated within a one-mile radius of
the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for
guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
The INC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund easement, or Federally-
listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rod nev.butler(c�ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Q 121 W.JONES STREET.RALEIGH.NC 27603 • 16S1 MAIL SERVICE CENTER.RALEIGH,NC 27699
® OFC 919.707.9120 • FAX [phone]

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FACILITIES TABLE
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RUNWAY 16134 RUNWAY 17135 RUNWAY LONGITUDINAL GRADE <051 18TQUARTER >B5%1ST QUARTER RELOCATE RUNWAY AUGUST 18,1978 ATL-603:7268:8-0 8
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION EXISTING PROPOSED ULTIMATE IONFIII PHASE II DEVELOPMENT III]
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Appendix E
Mitigation Information

d�`SU1F v�
ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S.BISER
Secretary
MARC RECKTENWALD NORTH CAROLINA
Drrertor Environmental Quality
April 27, 2023
Michael Reisman
Asheville Regional Airport Authority
61 Terminal Dr Suite 1
Fletcher, NC 28732 Expiration of Acceptance: 10/25/2023
Project: Asheville Airport Parking Extension County: Buncombe
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 Impact Type Impact Quantity
8-di it HUC
French Broad 06010105 Cool Stream 791
French Broad 06010105 Riparian Wetland 0.062
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 [e-mail].
Sincerely,
FOR James. B Stanfill
Deputy Director
cc: Eric Romaniszyn, agent
D W 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
,�..
o+►� /� 919.707.8976

Eric Romaniszyn
From: NC Credit Sales <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, April 21, 2023 11:34 AM
To: Eric Romaniszyn;Travis Cooke
Cc: NC Credit Sales
Subject: RE: Cool stream credits available French Broad
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
[EXTERNAL EMAIL-Please use caution]
Hi Eric,
All our F1305 stream credits are currently contracted with NCDOT. I am sorry we can't help with this one, please
keep us in mind for future projects.
Thank you,
Amy Staley
Credit Sales Manager
RES I res.us
Direct: 919.209.1055
Restoring a resilient earth for a modern world
From: Eric Romaniszyn<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 21, 2023 8:32 AM
To:Travis Cooke<[e-mail]>
Cc: NC Credit Sales<[e-mail]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Cool stream credits available French Broad
Hi Travis,
We have a project that will need cool stream credits in the French Broad, pretty close to the project below(HUC
06010105 near the Asheville Airport, Buncombe Co).
The project will impact 948 If of stream. Its not a high quality stream so we're hoping for 1:1 but will prepare for 2:1.
Does RES have any credits available?
Eric
Eric Romaniszyn
Senior Scientist
EnviroSciencelnc.com
"Excellence in Any Environment"
C.865-406-1281
1

Eric Romaniszyn
Subject: FW: Cool stream credits available French Broad
From: Ray Holz<[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2023 10:46 AM
To: Eric Romaniszyn <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Cool stream credits available French Broad
Thank you for reaching out, Eric. Unfortunately, our project timeline has not changed. I still anticipate us having credits
by the end of the year.
----- ------ ------
Raymond J. Holz I Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes St. Suite 211 1 Raleigh, NC 27604
tel: [phone] cell: 919.604.9314 1 fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
From: Eric Romaniszyn<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 21, 2023 8:34 AM
To: Ray Holz<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Cool stream credits available French Broad
Good morning, Ray. I just wanted to check in on your mitigation bank status per our email exchange below. We are
seeking cool stream credits in the French Broad Basin.
Thank you.
Eric
Eric Romaniszyn
Senior Scientist
EnviroSciencelnc.com
"Excellence in Any Environment"
C.865-406-1281
From: Ray Holz<rholz@resto ratio nsystems.com>
Sent:Wednesday,January 4, 2023 6:48 PM
To: Eric Romaniszyn <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Cool stream credits available French Broad
Evening, Eric.Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, our mitigation banks are still in the permitting process. We
should have credits by the end of the year, so please do think of us in the future.
All the best,
RH
----- ------ ------
Raymond J. Holz I Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes St. Suite 211 1 Raleigh, NC 27604
tel: [phone] cell: 919.604.9314 1 fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
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RI BITS Report
Available credits in French Broad Basin
Date: May 1, 2023
Credit
Classification
Jurisdiction Type Bank Name
Federal Stream RES French Broad 05 UMB-Shiitake Ridge
Federal Stream RES French Broad 05 UMB- Dead Oak Site
Federal Stream RES French Broad 05 UMB-Carolina Bison Site
Federal Stream EW Solutions French Broad River 05 UMBI -Tarkiln Branch Site
Federal Stream RES French Broad 05 UMB- Puncheon Fork Site
Federal Wetland RES French Broad 05 UMB-Shiitake Ridge
Federal Wetland RES French Broad 05 UMB- Puncheon Fork Site

Potential Withdrawn Released Available
Credit Classification Credits Credits Credits Credits USACE Permit No
Cool Water Stream 3986.81 0 1196.04 1196.04 SAW-2018-00092
Cool Water Stream 6464.332 0 1987.326 1987.326 SAW-2018-00095
Cool Water Stream 0 0 2309.3 2309.3 SAW-2016-02357
Cold Water Stream 0 0 6719.7 6719.7 SAW-2019-02331
Cold Water Stream 2835.55 0 1417.776 1417.776 SAW-2018-00094
Riparian 0.292 0 0.084 0.084 SAW-2018-00092
Riparian, Non-Riverine 0.977 0 0.49 0.49 SAW-2018-00094

Bank Status
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Attachment F
401 Pre-File Submittal

Eric Romaniszyn
From: 401 PreFile <401 [e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 8:20 AM
To: Eric Romaniszyn
Subject: Automatic reply: [External] 30 day prefile Asheville Airport
This email confirms receipt of your pre-filing meeting request. Please retain this email for your records and
submit this documentation as part of your 401 application (PCN Application) as required by federal law. DWR
will not be able to accept your application without this federally required documentation. 401 applications
received without documentation that a pre-filing meeting request was submitted at least 30 days prior will be
returned as incomplete.
Responses to this email are not monitored.
If you need to contact 401/Buffer Permitting Staff, please use the following link(s) to access of staff contact
list(s).
For Non-Transportation Central Staff:
https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-permitting/401-buffer-permitting/401-
buffer-permitting-contacts
For Non-Transportation Regional
Staff: https://edocs.deg.nc.gov/WaterResources/DocView.aspx?dbid=0&id=2162034&cr=1
For all Transportation Projects Including NCDOT Projects:
https:Hdeg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/transportation-
pe rm itti ng/staff-contacts
i