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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20160403 Ver 2_PenDell_97079_CloseoutReport_2023.docx_20230731ID#* 20160403 Version* 2 Select Reviewer: Katie Merritt Initial Review Completed Date 07/31/2023 Mitigation Project Submittal - 7/31/2023 Is this a Prospectus, Technical Proposal or a New Site?* Yes No Type of Mitigation Project:* Stream Wetlands Buffer Nutrient Offset (Select all that apply) Project Contact Information Contact Name: * Email Address: Emily Dunnigan emily.dunnigan@deq.nc.gov Project Information ID#: * 20160403 Version:* 2 Existing ID# Existing Version Project Type: DMS Mitigation Bank Project Name: Pen Dell Mitigation Site County: Johnston Document Information Mitigation Document Type:* Mitigation Closeout Report File Upload: PenDell_97079_CloseoutReport_2023.docx.pdf 2.46MB Please upload only one PDF of the complete file that needs to be submitted... Signature Print Name:* Signature: * Emily Dunnigan Pen Dell Mitigation Site Final Credit Release Summary Full Delivery Site DWR #: 2016-0403 v2 DMS ID (CRM) # 97079 Johnston County Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site The Pen Dell buffer closeout site visit was completed with the DWR on 7/19/2023. The site was monitored for 5 years and was in Year 6 post original planting at the time of the site visit. Attached are site visit meeting minutes, asset table, map, a remedial action plan for an area of low planted stem density, and MY5 veg plot data. Recommendation: DMS requests credit release of 352,005.600 BMUs. WATER & LAND SOLUTIONS 7721 SIX FORKS ROAD, SUITE 130, RALEIGH, NC 27615 (919) 614 - 5111 1 wcIerlandsolotions.com Meeting Minutes Lake Wendell & Pen Dell Subject: DWR Buffer Close Out Site Visit Date Prepared: July 19, 2023 Meeting Date and Time: July 19, 2023 @ 9:30 am Meeting Location: On Site at both Lake Wendell and Pen Dell Attendees: DWR: Katie Merritt, Blake Hartshorn NC DMS: Emily Dunnigan, Jeremiah Dow WLS: Catherine Roland, Kyle Obermiller, Leah Farr Recorded By: Leah Farr Water & Land Solutions (WLS) is pleased to present these meeting minutes and discussion points from the Division of Water Resources (DWR) Buffer Close Out Site Meeting for Lake Wendell and Pen Dell. The project site is located within Neuse 03020201 in Johnston County, North Carolina. The meeting began at 9:30 am at Lake Wendell and then proceeded to Pen Dell. The project site review notes are presented below in the order of which they were visited. Lake Wendell: • The group started by walking down the southern easement boundary. The group walked into the easement checking tree health and height in vegetation plots 2, 4, 6, and 7. The height and species in the vegetation plots were checked in accordance with the MY5 veg plot survey. • DWR and DMS commented on the success of black willow live stakes along R2 and R3. Katie Merritt was pleased with the shading of the stream reaches. • The group followed the northern portion of the easement to verify cattle exclusion fencing along the boundary. • The group ended in the Kudzu Area (VPA1) on upper R1. DWR attempted to locate trees within VPA1 and requested an additional transect within VPA1 during MY6. If the transect does not meet requirements, WLS will complete supplemental planting of 10 containerized trees in the dormant growing season in winter 2023/2024. *The species amount will be depended on species availability will include: Plantanus occidentalais — Svcamore - Quercus Phellos — Willow Oak - Quercus nigra — Water Oak - Betula nigra — River Birch - Quercus michouxii — Swamp Chestnut Oak 0 Overall, the vegetation throughout the site was established and exceeded height criteria. WATER & LAND SOLUTIONS 7721 SIX FORKS ROAD, SUITE 130, RALEIGH, NC 27615 (919) 414 - 5111 I waterlandsolations.com Pen Dell: • The group transitioned to Pen Dell at 10:30 am. We started at the top of R3 in the Northeast corner. The group walked through the field along the easement boundary toward the farm crossing at the top of R4. The group noted that the trees were exceeding height criteria and noted the thick vegetation within the easement. • The group followed the southern edge of the easement to check cattle exclusion fencing and tree height on R4. • The group walked back up the north side of the easement. DMS and DWR had no concerns about the buffer of R3 or R4. • The group travelled to R1 to view the pine management area. The group noted that the planted trees were establishing well and thanked WLS for proactive management of the area. • Past encroachment areas had been successfully mitigated with visible horse tape and additional post and signage on the easement boundary. • DWR recommended that the horse tape be extended at the top of the easement where the tape or string has been damaged or is missing. • DWR was concerned about sweetgums present in VPA1. DWR and DMS recommend thinning and removal of sweetgum within the easement. WLS will complete the work in the fall of 2023, including thinning and replanting of containerized trees. • Overall, the vegetation throughout the site was established and exceeded height criteria. The site visit concluded at 12:15 pm. DWR stated that both Lake Wendell and Pen Dell successfully met the requirements throughout each easement. The minor issues listed above will be addressed within MY6 and MY7 reports. Sincerely, Water & Land Solutions, LLC C- Leah Farr Water & Land Solutions, LLC 7721 Six Forks Road, Suite 130 Raleigh, NC 27615 Mobile Phone: (919) 971-4575 Email: leah@waterlandsolutions.com 'Area eligible for preservation may be no more than 25% of total area, where total area is back -calculated with the equation R+E10.75. •Buffers must beat minimum 20'wide for riparian buffer credit, buffers must be 50' wide for nutrient offset credit •When preservation areas exceed the total eligible preservation area, select the areas with the best credit ratios as the creditable areas. •Previous year total buffer credit was 352,531.200. After removing the area in the powerline right-of-way near R4 new total buffer credit is 357,851.800. •Previous year total buffer was 357,851.80 after reomving powerline ROW near RI and farm path encroachment the new tool buffer credit is 352,005.E Regulatory direction for Riparian Buffer in this table follows NCAC rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295, effective November 1, 2015. Regulatory direction for Nutrient Offset in this table follows Nutrient Offsets Payments Rule 15A NCAC 02 B. 0240, amended effective September 1, 2010 and DWR— 1998. Methodology and Calculations for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer Establishment. N.O. calculation based on effectiveness in 30 years, with DW R's 146.40 lb/ac P; and 2,273.02 Ib/ac N. The N credit ratio used is 19.16394 sf per pound. The P credit ratio used is 297.54097 sf per pound. NCDMS Contract No. 6824 Riparian Buffer & FIGURE WATER & LANDKZ C Pen Dell Mitigation Project NCDMS Project No 97079 Nutrient Offset Buffer SOLUTIONS Johnston County, North Carolina November 2022 Mitigation Plan View MY5 NA D 1983 2011 St- Pl— " North Carolina RIPS 3200 FT US WATER & LAND SOLUTIONS 7721 SIX FORKS ROAD, SUITE 130, RALEIGH, NC 27615 (919) 414 - 5111 1 waterlandsolufions,com Pen Dell Mitigation Project, NCDEQ DMS Project ID #97079 Subject: DWR Buffer Close Out Action Plan Date Prepared: July 19, 2023 Prepared by: Leah Farr o WLS Remedial Action Plan for Pen Dell Buffer: - Add horse tape to R1 where missing. o WLS will add horse tape to boundary posts to make a continuous boundary barrier. - Remove pines and sweetgum from VPA1. - Complete additional planting in VPA1. o WLS will remove pines and sweetgum from VPA1 in the dormant season of 2023/2024. o WLS will add supplemental planting within this area during the dormant season of 2023/2024. The planting will include 15 containerized trees of the following species*: ■ Plantanus occidentalais — Sycamore ■ Quercus Phellos — Willow Oak ■ Quercus nigra — Water Oak ■ Betulo nigra — River Birch ■ Quercus michouxii — Swamp Chestnut Oak *Amount and species dependent on species availability. o Species removal and supplemental planting will be included in MY7 report. Sincerely, Water & Land Solutions, LLC jj� Leah Farr Water & Land Solutions, LLC 7721 Six Forks Road, Suite 130 Raleigh, NC 27615 Mobile Phone: (919) 971-4575 Email:-- NCDMS Contract No.6824 Riparian Buffer & FIGURE WATER & LAND" Pen Dell Mitigation Project NCDMS Project No. 97079 Nutrient Offset Buffer SOLUTIONS Johnston County, North Carolina Mitigation Plan View v xnnganm service, July 2023 NA01%32011 State Plane A exvinoxx,x,uoun.' N.dh Carolina FIPS 32M FT US 00 0 000 0 000 0 00 color for Density &teed, req.i,-- by 10% Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10% Fails to meet reguiremen6, by less than 10% Fails ro m�y more than 10% Table 5a: Vegetation Planted Volunteers/ Plot Mitigation Success Total �qStems/Acre Summary Table Number of Hardwood Number of Species Greatest Percentage Plot # Stems/Acre Acre Success Stems/Acre Criteria Met Shrub/Tree Species Success Criteria Met of a Single Species by Plot