20201208 Ver 3_Griffith Lakes Phase 2b PCN_SUBMITTED_20230910

WEPG
Preliminary ORM Data Entry Fields for New Actions Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC.
SAW — 2019 - 01091 BEGIN DATE [Received Date]:
Prepare file folder ❑ Assign Action ID Number in ORM ❑
I. Project Name [PCN Form A2a]: Griffith Lakes Phase 2b
2. Work Type: Private❑ Institutional ❑ Government ❑ Commercial ❑
3. Project Description / Purpose [PCN Form 133d and 133e]:
NWP 3 request for Phase 2b of a residential development- rehabilitation of an existing dam
4. Property Owner / Applicant [PCN Form A3 or A4]:
Toll Brothers Inc
5. Agent / Consultant [PCN Form A5 —or ORM Consultant ID Number]: WEPG, PLLC c/o Daniel Kuefler
6. Related Action ID Number(s) [PCN Form 135b]:
7. Project Location - Coordinates, Street Address, and/or Location Description [PCN Form 131b]:
35.3273,-80.8222
South of West W.T. Harris Blvd and Old Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC
8. Project Location -Tax Parcel ID [PCN Form 131a]: please see attached map
9. Project Location —County [PCN Form A2b]: Mecklenburg
10. Project Location — Nearest Municipality or Town [PCN Form A2c]: Charlotte
11. Project Information — Nearest Waterbody [PCN Form 132a]: Mallard Creek
12. Watershed / 8-Digit Hydrologic Unit Code [PCN Form 132c]:Rocky (03040105)
Authorization: Section 10 ❑ Section 404
Regulatory Action Type:
❑ Standard Permit
U Nationwide Permit # 3
❑ Regional General Permit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request
�✓ Section 10 & 404 ❑
❑Pre -Application Request
Unauthorized Activity
❑ Compliance
❑ No Permit Required
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Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC.
September 8, 2022
Assigned Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Charlotte Regulatory Field Office
8430 University Executive Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
Mr. Andrew Pitner
NCDEQ
Division of Water Resources
610 East Center Street, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Mr. Paul Wojoski
NCDEQ
Division of Water Resources
Wetlands & Storm Water Branch
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Mr. Byron Hamstead
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Subiect: SAW-2019-01091; Pre -Construction Notification for NWP #3 for the Griffith Lakes Phase
2b site in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
USACE Assigned Project Manager, Messrs. Pitner, Wojoski, and Hamstead,
Enclosed is a request for Nationwide Permit #3 for Phase 2b of the Griffith Lakes site on 399 acres
located south of W W.T. Harris Boulevard and east of Old Statesville Road in Charlotte, NC. The site is a
proposed residential development and consists of 12 streams, 15 wetlands, and three open water ponds.
The site was field verified by NCDEQ in May 2019 and by the USACE in September 2019 and a PJD
was issued in February 2020. A NWP 429 was issued for Phase 1 and 2a of this development in October
2020 and included 240 linear feet (0.039AC) of permanent stream impacts. Please refer to the table below
for a summary of permitted impacts.
Phase
Issuance
Date
Temporary
Im acts
p
Permanent Impacts
Permanent No -Loss Impacts
40 LF
1
Oct-20
stream, 0.02
240 LF (0.039 AC) stream
N/A
AC wetland
0.02 AC
138 LF (0.01 AC) stream,
2a
Sep-22
21 LF (0.004 AC)
wetlands
0.231 wetland
Charlotte Office: www.wetlands-epg.com
10612-D Providence Rd.
PMB 550
Charlotte, NC 28277
[phone] 1
[e-mail]
Asheville Office:
1070 Tunnel Rd., Bldg. I
Suite 10, PM 283
Asheville, NC 28805

Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC.
A copy of the DMS receipt for each of these permits are enclosed. Please refer to the Approvals section
for information on onsite surface waters. All phases have been carefully planned to stay under the NWP
threshold(s) cumulatively.
Phase 2b is a NWP 93 for dam modification to meet dam safety requirements and to bring the current
crossing to NCDOT standards. As shown on the attached exhibits, the proposed project will include
permanent impacts to one wetland for dam improvements and a road crossing, and temporary impacts for
construction access and utility installation. Total permanent impacts proposed for this phase include 0.11
acres of wetland impacts (Wetland G). These impacts were unavoidable due to roadway access and
connectivity requirements.
Efforts of impact minimization were implemented during the design to preserve the existing hydrology
and limit adverse effects to existing, onsite natural habitat. Overall impacts to site surface waters
associated with the proposed development were limited through site selection location, design, and the
location/orientation of the proposed lots and access routes. Headwalls are proposed and, where possible,
2:1 slopes will be implemented to limit impacts to site surface waters. The roadway crossing was
narrowed to the greatest extent possible while meeting local dam and roadway design requirements. The
applicant has demonstrated substantial avoidance and minimization efforts in which 95.5% of the original
8,562 linear feet of onsite streams and 99% of the original 26.784 acres of onsite wetlands and open
waters will be avoided.
To compensate for the anticipated permanent impacts to onsite streams, the applicant is
proposing payment to the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services In -Lieu Fee Program at
a 2:1 ratio.
Also enclosed is a copy of our Threatened/Endangered Species Evaluation for the site. No listed species
were identified within the project area and we believe that there will be no effect on listed species, or their
critical habitat as designated under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. This report has been
submitted to Fish & Wildlife Services for concurrence. Please refer to the Threatened and Endangered
Species Evaluation Section for additional details on the terrestrial species evaluation. Thank you for your
consideration and please contact me if you have any questions, [phone] or email at
daniel.kuefler(acr�,wetlands-eU com.
Sincerely,
Daniel Kuefler, PWS
Environmental Scientist
Charlotte Office:
10612-D Providence Rd.
PMB 550
Charlotte, NC 28277
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.wetiands-epg.com
Len Rindner, PWS
Principal
Asheville Office:
1070 Tunnel Rd., Bldg. I
Suite 10, PMB 283
Asheville, NC 28805

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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1 a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b.
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 3 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes ❑X No
1d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
❑X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
❑ Yes ❑X No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ❑X No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in -lieu fee program.
❑X Yes ❑ No
1g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes ❑X No
1 h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Griffith Lakes Phase 213
2b.
County:
Mecklenburg
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Charlotte
2d.
Subdivision name:
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Harris Woods LLC
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
James Griffith
3d.
Street address:
1944 Brunswick Ave Ste 2A
3e.
City, state, zip:
Charlotte, NC 28207
3f.
Telephone no.:
[phone]
3g.
Fax no.:
3h.
Email address:
[e-mail]
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4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a.
Applicant is:
❑ Agent ❑X Other, specify: Developer
4b.
Name:
Robert Price
4c.
Business name
(if applicable):
Toll Brothers Inc
4d.
Street address:
14529 Grand Palisades Parkway
4e.
City, state, zip:
Charlotte, NC 28278
4f.
Telephone no.:
[phone]
4g.
Fax no.:
4h.
Email address:
[e-mail]
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a.
Name:
Daniel Kuefler
5b.
Business name
(if applicable):
Wetlands & Environmental Planning Group, PLLC
5c.
Street address:
10612-D Providence Road, PMB 550
5d.
City, state, zip:
Charlotte, NC 28277
5e.
Telephone no.:
[phone]
5f.
Fax no.:
5g.
Email address:
[e-mail]
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B.
Project Information and Prior Project History
1.
Property Identification
1a.
Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
04324101, 04306202,04306209, 04323294
1 b.
Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.3273 Longitude:-80.8222
1c.
Property size:
399 acres
2.
Surface Waters
2a.
Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Mallard Creek
2b.
Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
C
2c.
River basin:
Upper Rocky River (03040105)
3.
Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The site is almost entirely covered with disturbed successional woods on slopes and stream corridors laced with gravel and dirt roads and trails. There
are subdivisions to the north, east, and south with commercial properties buffering the property from US HWY 77 to the west.
3b.
List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 26.784
3c.
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 8,562
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Phase 2b is an application for dam improvements required to bring the dam up to current safety standards. The crossing will connect Phases 1 & 2a.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Fill and grading of the site will use standard equipment, excavator, dump truck, track hoe, etc.
4.
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a.
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (includingall prior phases)in the past?
❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Comments:
4b.
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
❑X Preliminary ❑ Final
4c.
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Nic Nelson
Agency/Consultant Company: WEPG
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
This site's JD was field verified by D. Shaeffer (USACE) on 2/6/20. The NWP applications were verified by USACE on 10/2020 & 9/2022 and by
NCDEQ on 12/2020 & 6/2022. A copy of the signed JD, Phase 1 and 2a NWP approvals are included in the Approvals section.
5.
Project History
5a.
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
Please see Previous Approvals section.
6.
Future Project Plans
6a.
Is this a phased project?
❑X Yes ❑ No
6b. If yes, explain.
A NWP #29 was issued for Phase 1 of this development in October 2020 and included 240 linear feet (0.039AC) of permanent stream impacts. A NWP
#14 was issued for Phase 2a of this development in September 2022 and included permanent impacts to 138 LF of stream and 0.231 AC of wetlands.
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PCN Form - Version 1.4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑X Wetlands ❑ Streams —tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d.
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
Type of jurisdiction
Area of
number
Corps (404,10) or
impact
Permanent (P) or
DWQ (401, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 P
Fill
Headwater Wetland
Yes
Corps
0.11
W2 T
Construction Acce
Headwater Wetland
Yes
Corps
0.02
W3 T
Excavation
Headwater Wetland
Yes
Corps
0.01
W4
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
W5
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
W6
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
0.14
2h. Comments:
Wetland G
W1 is fill for a dam improvements/road crossing
W2 is construction access for the dam improvements
W3 is for utility installation
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
3f.
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial (PER) or
Type of
Average
Impact
number
intermittent (INT)?
jurisdiction
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(feet)
feet)
S1
Choose one
S2
Choose one
S3
Choose one
S4
Choose one
S5
Choose one
S6
Choose one
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then indivi ually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01
Choose one
Choose
02
Choose one
Choose
03
Choose one
Choose
04
Choose one
Choose
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
P1
Choose one
P2
Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
B1
Yes/No
B2
Yes/No
B3
Yes/No
B4
Yes/No
B5
Yes/No
B6
Yes/No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D.
Impact Justification and Mitigation
1.
Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Phase 2b includes dam improvements to an existing structure onsite due to safety standards and to provide a connection point between the amenity
center and Phase 1. Efforts of minimization were implemented to preserve the existing hydrology and limit adverse effects to existing natural habitat.
2:1 slopes are proposed where possible to minimize impacts. Connectivity requirements mandated the proposed roadway alignment and subsequent
dam updates. The applicant has demonstrated avoidance and minimization efforts by avoiding 95.8% of streams and 99% wetlands for the whole site.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Construction techniques will implement approved erosion control methods to avoid/minimize impacts to onsite/adjacent offsite receiving conveyances.
Where possible, 2:1 slopes and the maximum allowable headwalls will be used to minimize impacts.
2.
Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a.
Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
❑X Yes ❑ No
2b.
If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑X Corps
2c.
If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
❑X Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3.
Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a.
Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4.
Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑X Yes
4b.
Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c.
If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
Choose one
4d.
Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e.
Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
0.11 acres
4f.
Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g.
Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h.
Comments: Please see attached letter of availability.
5.
Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a.
If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
❑ Yes ❑X No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c.
6d.
6e.
Zone
Reason for impact
Total impact
Multiplier
Required mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E.
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.
Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a.
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ❑X No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b.
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes ❑ No
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑X Yes ❑ No
2c.
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d.
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative
description of the plan:
Storm
water on the site will be handled by facilities shown on the attached plans. The stormwater plan has
not yet been submitted to City of Charlotte
but
will be designed to meet their criteria.
2e.
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
City of Charlotte
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a.
In which localgovernment's jurisdiction is thisproject?
City of Charlotte
❑X Phase II
❑ NSW
3b.
Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑Yes ❑X No
attached?
4.
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
4a.
Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ORW
(check all that apply):
❑Session Law 2006-246
❑Other:
4b.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑X No
attached?
5.
DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a.
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b.
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a.
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
❑ Yes
0 No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑Yes
❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
❑ Yes
❑ No
letter.)
Comments:
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a.
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
[]Yes
0 No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b.
Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
❑Yes
0 No
2c.
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a.
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
DYes
❑ No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance
with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The future addition of more lots to the remaining project area is still being planned. All future phases have and will be carefully planned to stay within
NWP thresholds.
4.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a.
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Wastewater
generated on the site will be transported to the nearest treatment facility via sewer lines.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ❑X No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑X Yes ❑ No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
A threatened and endangered species assessment was conducted in which no species were identified. Please also see attached for the FWS
concurrence response.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ❑X No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
No essential habitat in this region.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes ❑X No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
SHPO's website: https://nc.maps.arcgis.com/
Report from R.S. Webb & Associates
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?
❑ Yes ❑X No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
www.fema.gov
https://polaris3g.meeklenburgcountync.gov/
Daniel Kuefler
09-08-2023
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant isprovided.)
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WEPG
Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC.
Agent Authorization Letter
The purpose of this form is to authorize our firm to act on your behalf in matters related to aquatic
resource (i.e. stream/wetlands) identification/mapping and regulatory permitting. The
undersigned, who are either registered property owners or legally authorized to conduct due
diligence activities on the property as identified below, do hereby authorize associates of
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC, Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group (WEPG) to act on my
behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance, and acceptance of applicable
permit(s) and/or certification(s).
Proj ect/Site Name: Griffith Lakes Phase 2b
Property Address: south of W W.T. Harris Boulevard and east of Old Statesville Road
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 04324101, 04306202,04306209, 04323294
Select one: I am an interested buyer/seller
Name: Robert Price
Company: Toll Brothers
Mailing Address: 14529 Grand Palisades Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28278
Telephone Number: [phone]
Electronic Mail Address: [e-mail]
Property Owner / Interested Buyer* / Other"
Date
9.8.23
* The Interested Buyer/Other acknowledges that an agreement and/or formal contract to purchase and/or conduct
due diligence activities exists between the current property owner and the signatory of this authorization in cases
where the property is not owned by the signatory.
Charlotte Office: www.wetlands-epg.com Asheville Office:
10612-D Providence Rd. 1070 Tunnel Rd., Bldg.
PMB 550 Suite 10, PM 283
Charlotte, NC 28277 Asheville, NC 28805
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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
MARC RECKTENWALD
Director
Robert Price
Toll Brothers, Inc
14529 Grand Palisades Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28277
Project: Griffith Lakes Phase 2b
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 7, 2023
Expiration of Acceptance: 3/7/2024
County: Mecklenburg
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
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03040105
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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,
At�t,u�
FOR James. B Stanfill
Deputy Director
cc: Daniel Kuefler, agent
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Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species
Evaluation
For: Griffith Lakes — Phase 2b
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
By: Lisa R. Gaffney
Field investigation conducted on September 6, 2023
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GENERAL LANDSCAPE DESCRIPTION:
The Griffith Lakes Phase 2b site is located just east of Hwy 115, Old Statesville
Road, and Henderson Road, and just south of W.T. Harris Blvd. in Mecklenburg
County, North Carolina. It can be found on the Derita USGS Topographic
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METHODOLOGY:
The US Fish and Wildlife Service IPaC website
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sources was referenced to determine the occurrence of Threatened,
Endangered and Protected species for the Griffith Lakes Phase 2b site, the
results of which are listed below (Table 1). Maps and aerial photographs were
assembled, and the site was investigated on September 6, 2023.
Table 1: Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species listed for
the Griffith Lakes Phase 2b site.
*Source: US Fish & Wildlife Service IPaC
**Data search on September 5, 2023
Group
Name
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Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus
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schweinitzii)
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laevigata)
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Endangered
Plants
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Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subf/avus)
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SPECIES DESCRIPTIONS:
Three plant species with federal protection are listed as potentially occurring on
the subject site:
Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), listed as Federally
Endangered, is typically found in open habitats which historically have
been maintained by wildfires and grazing bison and elk herds. Now most
occurrences are limited to roadsides, woodland and field edges, and utility
rights -of -way (ROW).
Smooth Coneflower (Echinacea laevigata), listed as Federally
Endangered, is typically found in open woods, cedar barrens, roadsides,
clear cuts, dry limestone bluffs and power line rights -of -way, requiring
abundant sunlight and little competition from other plant species.
Michaux's Sumac (Rhus michauxii), listed as Federally Endangered,
requires habitat of sandy forests and woodland edges. This species
requires periodic fire as a part of its ecology.
Two animal species with federal protection are listed as potentially occurring on
the subject site:
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), protected by the Bald and Golden
Eagle Protection Act, typically inhabits forested areas near large bodies of
open water such as lakes, marshes, seacoasts and rivers, where there are
suitable fish populations and tall trees for nesting and roosting.
Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subf/avus), proposed Endangered, is often
found in caves, abandoned mines, and road culverts during winter. During
the spring, summer, and fall, tricolored bats are found in forested habitats
where they roost in trees. Tricolored bats face extinction due primarily to
the range wide impacts of white -nose syndrome, a deadly disease
affecting cave -dwelling bats across the continent.
RESULTS:
The study site encompasses a pond dam and existing dirt and gravel access
road and adjacent area associated with the corridor.
The open water pond has partially wooded perimeters with transitional wetland
edge habitat dominated by typical wetland vegetation including Sedges (Carex
spp., Cyperus spp., Scirpus spp.), Rushes (Juncus spp.), and Cattails (Typha
latifolia).
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The disturbed, open, gravel and dirt access road and transitional open edges are
dominated by planted Fescue (Festuca sp.) and Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza
cuneata), with mixed shrubs, vines and herbs including Blackberry (Rubus sp.),
Autumn Olive (E/aeagnus umbellate), Smooth Sumac (Rhus g/abra), Pokeweed
(Phyto/acca americans), Tickseed (Coreopsis major), Ragweed (Ambrosia
artemisiifolia), Goldenrod (Solidago sp.), Beggars Ticks (Desmodium sp.), and
Thoroughwort (Eupatorium sp.)
The downstream side of the dam and road is heavily dominated by Kudzu
(Pueraria /obata) which is completely covering the slopes and climbing the trees.
Threatened & Endangered/Protected Species Results
• All potential habitats for Schweinitz's Sunflower along the roadside and
transitional edges were examined. Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus
schweinitzii) was not observed within the review area.
• All potential habitats for Smooth Coneflower along the roadside and
transitional edges were examined. Smooth Coneflower (Echinacea
laevigata) was not observed within the review area.
• All potential habitats for Michaux's Sumac along the roadside and
transitional edges were examined. Michaux's Sumac (Rhus michauxii)
was not observed within the review area.
• No habitat exists on the site for Bald Eagles. Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus was
not observed within the review area.
• Guidance from the USFWS Asheville office as of the report date indicates
no action is required under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for
the Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subf/avus).
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Based on the site investigation and the review of available data, WEPG did not
identify any protected species occurring on the subject property. No further
investigation of the presence of protected species on this site is recommended at
this time.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lisa R. Gaffney, Biologist
September 7, 2023
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Curriculum Vitae for:
Lisa R. Gaffney
Biologist/ Botanist
B.S. Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ms. Gaffney is a classically trained botanist and natural resource biologist and
has conducted field work and investigative studies covering thousands of
cumulative acres in both North and South Carolina since 1996, including:
• Cabarrus County NC Natural Heritage Inventory. Organized, directed,
and conducted field survey of natural areas in Cabarrus County for the
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
• Lincoln County NC Natural Heritage Inventory. Organized, directed, and
conducted field survey of natural areas in Lincoln County for the North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
• Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys and Natural Communities
Evaluation for over 65,000 acres in North and South Carolina, 1996 -
present.
• Located and identified numerous previously unreported populations of
Federally Endangered Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii).
• Located and identified numerous previously unreported populations of
Threatened Dwarf Heartleaf (Hexastylis nanif/ora).
• Found Schweinitz's Sunflower at Redlair Farm in Gaston County, NC.
This discovery led (in part) to the purchase of the site by the State of North
Carolina Plant Conservation Program, now called Redlair Preserve. This
population has become a Recovery Site for the species.
• Participated in numerous Piedmont Prairie restoration projects in
Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus and Gaston Counties, North Carolina.
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
June 13, 2022
Lisa Gaffney
WEPG
10612-D Providence Road
PMB 550
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
lisa. ag [e-mail]
Subject: Griffith Lakes Residential Development; Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Dear Lisa Gaffney:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed the information provided in your
correspondence dated May 13, 2022, wherein you solicit our comments regarding project -
mediated impacts to federally protected species. We submit the following comments in
accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 661-667e); the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. §4321 et seq.); and
section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
Project Description
According to the information provided, the Applicant proposes to construct a residential
development and appurtenances on approximately 400 forested acres in Charlotte, North
Carolina. The information provided suggests that the proposed project will require authorization
from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for unavoidable impacts to Waters of the United States.
No project design plans or a description of impacts to onsite habitats have been prepared or
provided at this time.
Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species
According to Service records, suitable summer roosting habitat may be present in the action area
(50CFR 402.02) for the federally threatened northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis).
However, the final 4(d) rule, (effective as of February 16, 2016) exempts incidental take of
northern long-eared bat associated with activities that occur greater than 0.25 miles from a
known hibernation site, and greater than 150 feet from a known, occupied maternity roost during
the pup season (June 1 — July 31). Based on the information provided, the project would occur at
a location where any incidental take that may result from associated activities is exempt under
the 4(d) rule for this species. Although not required, we encourage the Applicant to avoid any
associated tree clearing activities during this animal's pup season, maternity roosting season
(May 15 — August 15) and/or active season (April 1 — October 15). If adhered to, a tree
clearing moratorium would also support our concurrence with a "may affect, not likely to
adversely affect" determination from the action agency for this animal.

Please note that on March 23, 2022, the Service published a proposal to reclassify the northern
long-eared bat (NLEB) as endangered under the Act. The U.S. District Court for the District of
Columbia has ordered the Service to complete a new final listing determination for the NLEB by
November 2022 (Case 1:15-cv-00477, March 1, 2021). The bat, currently listed as threatened,
faces extinction due to the range -wide impacts of white -nose syndrome (WNS), a deadly fungal
disease affecting cave -dwelling bats across the continent. The proposed reclassification, if
finalized, would remove the current 4(d) rule for the NLEB, as these rules may be applied only
to threatened species. Depending on the type of effects a project has on NLEB, the change in the
species' status may trigger the need to re -initiate consultation for any actions that are not
completed and for which the Federal action agency retains discretion once the new listing
determination becomes effective (anticipated to occur by December 30, 2022). If your project
may result in incidental take of NLEB after the new listing goes into effect this will need to be
addressed in an updated consultation that includes an Incidental Take Statement. If your project
may require re -initiation of consultation, please contact our office for additional guidance.
Additional information about this animal including its proposed reclassification can be found
here: https://www.fws.gov/species/northern-long-eared-bat-m. ot�ptentfionalis
Your correspondence indicates that suitable habitat is present onsite for the federally endangered
Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), smooth coneflower (Echinacea laevigata), and
Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Your correspondence indicates that the site was evaluated
April 22 and May 6, 2019, and October 12, 2020. Provided that targeted botanical surveys of all
potential habitats within the action area for the species above were conducted during the
appropriate timeframes, we believe that the probability for inadvertent loss of these plant species
is insignificant and discountable and would concur with "may affect, not likely to adversely
affect" determinations from the action agency for these species. Botanical survey results are
valid for two years for the purposes of consultation under the Act:
https://www.fws. gov/asheville/pdfs/Optimal%20Survey%20Windows%20for%20listed%20plant
s%202020.pdf
Based on the information provided, we believe that suitable habitats do not occur onsite for any
other federally protected species. Our concurrence with "no effect" determinations from action
agencies is not required. In accordance with the Act, it is the responsibility of the appropriate
federal action agency or its designated representative to review its activities or programs and to
identify any such activities or programs that may affect endangered or threatened species or their
habitats. If it is determined that the proposed activity may adversely affect any species federally
listed as endangered or threatened, formal consultation with this office must be initiated.
Obligations under section 7 of the Act must also be reconsidered if. (1) new information reveals
impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not
previously considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not
considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is determined that may
be affected by the identified action.
Erosion and Sediment Control
Measures to control sediment and erosion should be installed before any ground -disturbing
activities occur. Grading and backfilling should be minimized, and existing native vegetation
should be retained (if possible) to maintain riparian cover for fish and wildlife. Disturbed areas

should be revegetated with native vegetation as soon as the project is completed. Ground
disturbance should be limited to what will be stabilized quickly, preferably by the end of the
workday. Natural fiber matting (coir) should be used for erosion control as synthetic
netting can trap animals and persist in the environment beyond its intended purpose.
Impervious Surfaces and Low -Impact Development
Increased storm -water runoff also degrades aquatic and riparian habitat, causing stream -bank and
stream -channel scouring. Impervious surfaces reduce groundwater recharge, resulting in even
lower than expected stream flows during drought periods, which can induce potentially
catastrophic effects for fish, mussels, and other aquatic life. Accordingly, we recommend that all
new development, regardless of the percentage of impervious surface area they will create,
implement storm -water -retention and -treatment measures designed to replicate and maintain the
hydrograph at the preconstruction condition to avoid any additional impacts to habitat quality
within the watershed.
We recommend the use of low -impact -development techniques, such as reduced road widths,
grassed swales in place of curb and gutter, rain gardens, and wetland retention areas, for
retaining and treating storm -water runoff rather than the more traditional measures, such as large
retention ponds, etc. These designs often cost less to install and significantly reduce
environmental impacts from residential development.
Where detention ponds are used, storm -water outlets should drain through a vegetated area prior
to reaching any natural stream or wetland area. Detention structures should be designed to allow
for the slow discharge of storm water, attenuating the potential adverse effects of storm -water
surges; thermal spikes; and sediment, nutrient, and chemical discharges. Also, because the
purpose of storm -water -control measures is to protect streams and wetlands, no
storm -water -control measures or best management practices should be installed within any
stream (perennial or intermittent) or wetland.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments. Please contact Mr. Byron
Hamstead of our staff at [e-mail] if you have any questions. In any future
correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log Number 4-2-22-549.
Sincerely,
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Janet Mizzi
Field Supervisor

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R.S. Webb & Associates
Cultural Resource Management Consultants
2800 Holly Springs Parkway, Suite 200 • P.O. Drawer 1319
Holly Springs, Georgia 30142
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
August 19, 2019
Mr. Len Rindner
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC
Wetlands & Environmental Planning Group
10612-D Providence Road, PMB 550
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
Subject: Letter of Findings - Cultural Resources Literature Review and Site Visit
Griffith Lakes Development Tract
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
R.S. Webb & Associates No. 19-649-114
Dear Mr. Rindner:
BACKGROUND
During the week of May 13 and on August 6, 7 and 8, 2019, R.S. Webb & Associates (RSWA)
conducted a cultural resources literature search and site visit for the Griffith Lakes development tract
in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (Figure 1). A "cultural resource" is defined as
a discrete area of human activity that is more than 50 years old. Cultural resources include, but are
not limited to, archeological sites, historic structures, military earthworks, mines/mining features,
historic cemeteries, historic landscape features, and similar features.
The purpose of the literature search was to determine if previously recorded cultural resources are
located within or adjacent to the project area. The goal of the site visit was to explore the limits of
a known cemetery abutting the project area and to search certain landforms within the study tract
where cemeteries are often found.
METHODOLOGY
Literature and Records Search: Archival sources and background data on the project area were
gathered from the following repositories:
• North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Raleigh, North Carolina
• State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina
• The North Carolina Historic Preservation Office GIS Web Service (HPOWEB found at
http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/)
• North Carolina Maps Project, found at http://www2.lib.unc.edu/dc/ncmaps/
North Carolina Office of State Archeology (OSA) records include official files and maps, pertinent
site forms, and manuscript/report files. OSA data from an adjacent study was used to determine the
possible presence/absence of archeological sites within the project area. The National Park Service's
National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) website was accessed to determine if NRHP-listed
properties are located in the project vicinity. The SHPO's HPOWEB GIS online database is the

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definitive resource for the location of state -recognized historic resources in Mecklenburg County.
Historic county maps were viewed online through North Carolina Maps, a collaboration of the
University of North Carolina, the State Archives of North Carolina, and the Outer Banks History
Center. Historic aerial photographs and other historic maps were reviewed online at
Alabamamaps.ua.edu and at Historialaerials.com.
The following sources were examined to search for historic resources within and adjacent to the
project area:
• 1910 USDA Soil Map of Mecklenburg County
• 1911 Spratt Map of Mecklenburg County
• 1912 Rural Delivery Route Map of Mecklenburg County
• 1948 and 1972 Derita, North Carolina 7.5-minute USGS topographic map
• 1938 State Highway Map of Mecklenburg County
• 1961, 1965, 1968 and 1971 aerial photographs of Mecklenburg County
• 1993-2018 Google Earth aerial photography
Site Visit: An archeologist with experience identifying historic cemeteries visited the project area
to: 1) walk the 30-foot perimeter of a known cemetery abutting the project area; and 2) scan
landforms within the project area where cemeteries are most often found such as ridge summits/
crests, knolls and prominent spurs. The archeologist carefully walked and searched each location
shown on Figure 2 for erect/fallen grave markers, grave plot markers/coping, oblong depressions
typical of unmarked graves, historic tree clusters, and surface/shrub-layer plants often found in
cemeteries.
RESULTS
Literature Review
Previous Archeological Investigations: At least seven cultural resources or state environmental
review parcels are noted on the official archeological site file Derita quadrangle map. None of these
studies resulted in archeological resources being recorded in the project area.
Previous Architectural Investigations: A comprehensive rural architectural survey of Mecklenburg
County was conducted by Mary -Beth Gatza in 1987-88, and an update of the survey was completed
by Sherry Joines and Dan Morrill in 1997. Information from these surveys is available through the
North Carolina HPOWEB database.
National Register of Historic Places: A review of NRHP files and maps indicates that there are no
NRHP-listed properties within 0.5 mile of the project area. The closest NRHP-listed property is the
Croft Historic District (MK1788), located approximately 3,225 feet north of the project area. The
Fred Gibson Farm (MK3086), located about 3,000 feet southeast of the study tract, has been
determined eligible for the NRHP but is not listed. Google Earth aerial photography shows that a
portion of this farm has been developed.
Mecklenburg County Historic Structures: There are 15 recorded historic resources within 1.0 mile
of the project area, one of which was located within the project area. The Henderson House
(MK1546) was a circa 1850 two and a half story dwelling located in the northwest corner of the
project area (Figure 1). According to Google Earth aerial photography, this resource had been

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destroyed/removed by 2005. The closest historic structure to the project area was MK1547 located
approximately 1,000 feet southwest of the study tract (Figure 1). This circa 1900 two-story cross -
gable house is no longer present, per 2018 Google Earth aerial photography.
Atlantic, Tennessee & Ohio Railroad (aka Southern Railway; aka Norfolk Southern) Corridor: The
Atlantic, Tennessee & Ohio Railroad (AT&O) corridor is adjacent to the western project area
boundary (Figure 1). The section of the AT&O between Charlotte and Davidson was completed in
1861, but service was soon suspended due to the Civil War. The AT&O reopened in 1871 and in
1881, it was leased for 99 years to the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad. Southern Railway
acquired the AT&O in 1894, under which ownership it remained until Southern Railway merged
with Norfolk & Western Railway in 1982 to form the Norfolk Southern Railway (carolana.com nd).
Known Archeological Sites: There are two recorded archeological sites located within 0.5 mile of
the project area, but neither site is located within or adjacent to the project area (Figure 1). The
closest site, 31MK88, is recorded as an isolated biface located about 1,200 feet south-southwest of
the project area near Structure MK 1547. The second site, 31MK333, is recorded as a single non -
diagnostic lithic artifact located approximately 1,900 feet north of the study tract.
Revolutionary War Features: After capturing Savannah, Georgia (December 1778) and Charleston,
South Carolina (May 1780), Sir Henry Clinton returned to New York and left Charles, Lord
Cornwallis with just more than 8,000 troops to conquer North Carolina. Following victory at
Camden, South Carolina, the British aimed to occupy Charlotte and restore the Royal government
there. However, resistence to Cornwallis' movement was substantial and it took his army 17 days
to march the 70 miles from Camden to Charlotte. Upon Cornwallis' arrival at Charlotte on October
3, 1780, the rebels constantly harassed his foraging parties, captured his scouts, and captured or
killed his messengers. An attack on one foraging party, known as the Battle of the Bees or
McIntyre's Farm, took place on that same date 2.3 miles southwest of the project area. Corwallis
soon abandoned this first attempt to subdue North Carolina, calling the area a "hornet's nest" of
rebellion. Cornwallis retreated to Winnsborough, South Carolina and encamped for the winter.
During this second attempt, he bypassed the Charlotte area to the west and north, crossing Catawba
River west to east at Cowan's Ford (10 miles northwest of the project area) in February 1781. The
British were finally defeated at Yorktown, Virginia on October 17, 1781(Lewis 2011, Powell 1989).
Civil War Features: Review of the Official Military Atlas of the Civil War (Davis et al. 1983)
revealed that no significant Civil War military activity occurred in Mecklenburg County, North
Carolina. Union General William T. Sherman, following the capture of Columbia, South Carolina
on February 17, 1865, moved north to the vicinity of Lancaster, South Carolina, but his army then
turned northeast toward Laurel Hill and Fayetteville, North Carolina, thus bypassing the project
region (Davis et al. 1983).
Historic Cemeteries: Historic maps and aerial photographs indicate two cemeteries within 1,000 feet
of the project area (Figure 1). Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery is a well established
and maintained out parcel along the western project area boundary. According to Findagrave.com,
this cemetery has at least 118 memorials. Headstones indicate use from at least 1910 into 2015
(peoplelegacy.com nd). The church, which is now located over a mile south of the cemetery, was
established is 1889 and was originally located just west of the cemetery. The second cemetery,

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Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery, is located within approximately 100 feet south and 420 feet east
of the project area and retains at least seven marked graves dating from 1872 to 1939
(peoplelegacy.com nd).
Structures or Features on Historic Maps and Aerial Photographs: Historic maps from 1910 through
1972 show at least 11 structures being located within the project area, including the houses of Dr.
S. Henderson House, Mrs. Nancy Black, H. Armstrong, J.R. Price and J. Brown called out on the
1911 Spratt Map (Figure 1). Historic maps also show Old Potter Road traversing the project area,
as well as a number of secondary/farm roads. Eight other mapped resources are adjacent to the study
tract, including Oak Grove Church and cemetery (Figure 1): Bethel Methodist Church (or cemetery)
is not cited on the maps reviewed.
Aerial photography from 1961 through 1971 shows essentially the same structures as observed on
historic maps. Land use in the project area is a mosaic of wooded areas typically around active
agricultural fields/pastures. All three of the Griffith Lakes are in place by 1961, as is the local
primary transportation network and the transmission line that traverses the project area. West W.T.
Harris Boulevard was constructed by 1993 and older roads into the project area begin to disappear.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, subdivision development began to intensify in the project vicinity
and by 2018, the project area was essentially surrounded by modern development.
Site Visit
A 30-foot perimeter beyond the fenced boundary of Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
was walked/scanned for evidence of human graves and no evidence of graves was observed. Areas
adjacent to the cemetery are heavily disturbed by a dirt road (south), earlier agricultural/silvicultural
activities and erosion. It is recommended that an undisturbed 50-foot buffer be established beyond
the cemetery fence due to the high level of disturbance immediately around the cemetery. If a 50-
foot buffer cannot be achieved, then intensive probing and/or surface clearing may be necessary to
ensure that unmarked graves do not lie in adjacent areas proposed for ground disturbing activities.
The landforms shown on Figure 2 were walked and surfaces scanned for evidence of cemeteries.
No grave makers, oblong depressions, cemetery vegetation or other features common to cemeteries
were observed.
SUMMARY
Literature Search: There are no NRHP-listed historic properties within 0.5 mile of the study tract.
One state -recognized historic structure, the Henderson House (MK1546), was located within the
project but has been razed/removed. At least 11 structures have been present in the project area since
1910 but the current status of those resources is unknown. No recorded archeological sites are
located within or adjacent to the project area. Two cemeteries are proximate to the project area. Oak
Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery abuts the western edge of the study tract, while Bethel
Methodist Church Cemetery is within 100 feet south and 420 feet east of the project area.
Site Visit: No evidence of human graves was observed around Oak Grove United Methodist Church
Cemetery or on the selected landforms inspected during the site visit. It is recommended that a 50-
foot undisturbed buffer be established around the existed cemetery fence. If a 50-foot buffer is not

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feasible, then clearing around the cemetery may be necessary to ensure that unmarked graves are not
outside the existing cemetery fence.
CLOSING COMMENTS
Mr. Rindner, we appreciate the opportunity to work with you on this project. If you have any
questions or comments, please contact me at 770-345-0706.
Sincerely,
R.S. WEBB & ASSOCIATE
Robert S. (Steve) Webb
President and Senior Principal Archeologist
Attachments: Figures 1 and 2
REFERENCES
Carolana.com
nd North Carolina - Railroads. Found at: https://www.carolana.com/NC/Transportation/
railroads/nc—rrs—atlantic—tennessee—ohio.html. Accessed May 20, 2019.
Davis, G.B., L.J. Perry and J.W. Kirkley, compiled by C.D. Cowles
1983 Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies.
Reprint of the 1891-1895 edition. The Fairfax Press, New York.
Peoplelegacy.com
nd Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery and Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery.
https://peoplelegacy.com/cemetery/. Accessed May 20, 2019.
Powell, W.S.
1989 North Carolina Through Four Centuries. University of North Carolina Press, Chapel
Hill and London.
Lewis, J.D.
2011 The American Revolution in North Carolina. Internet -Online. Found at:
http://www.carolana.com/NC/Revolution/. Accessed 9 November 2018.

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2019-01091 County: Mecklenburg U.S.G.S. Quad: NC- Derita
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Requestor: Toll Brothers
Kevin Kernahan
Address: 100 Willow Brook Road, Suite 200
Freehold, NJ 07728
Telephone Number: 732-272-0528
E-mail: kkernahan(djollbrothers. com
Size (acres) 399 Nearest Town Charlotte
Nearest Waterway Mallard Creek River Basin Upper Pee Dee
USGS HUC 03040105 Coordinates Latitude: 35.3273
Longitude:-80.8222
Location description: The review area is located directly south of the intersection of West W.T. Harris Boulevard and Davis
Lake Parkway. PINS: 04306202, 04323294, 04324101, 04306209.
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
A. Preliminary Determination
® There appear to be waters, including wetlands on the above described project area/property, that may be subject to Section 404
of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). The
waters, including wetlands have been delineated, and the delineation has been verified by the Corps to be sufficiently accurate
and reliable. The approximate boundaries of these waters are shown on the enclosed delineation map dated 9/20/2019. Therefore
this preliminary jurisdiction determination may be used in the permit evaluation process, including determining compensatory
mitigation. For purposes of computation of impacts, compensatory mitigation requirements, and other resource protection
measures, a permit decision made on the basis of a preliminary JD will treat all waters and wetlands that would be affected in any
way by the permitted activity on the site as if they are jurisdictional waters of the U.S. This preliminary determination is not an
appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33 CFR Part 331). However, you may
request an approved JD, which is an appealable action, by contacting the Corps district for further instruction.
❑ There appear to be waters, including wetlands on the above described project area/property, that may be subject to Section 404
of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403).
However, since the waters, including wetlands have not been properly delineated, this preliminary jurisdiction determination
may not be used in the permit evaluation process. Without a verified wetland delineation, this preliminary determination is
merely an effective presumption of CWA/RHA jurisdiction over all of the waters, including wetlands at the project area, which
is not sufficiently accurate and reliable to support an enforceable permit decision. We recommend that you have the waters,
including wetlands on your project area/property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland
delineation in a timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that can be verified by the Corps.
B. Approved Determination
❑ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area/property subject to the permit
requirements of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for
a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
❑ There are waters, including wetlandson the above described project area/property subject to the permit requirements of Section
404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this
determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
❑ We recommend you have the waters, including wetlands on your project area/property delineated. As the Corps may not be
able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that
can be verified by the Corps.
❑ The waters, including wetlands on your project area/property have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by
the Corps. The approximate boundaries of these waters are shown on the enclosed delineation map dated DATE. We strongly

SAW-2019-01091
suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once
verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA jurisdiction on your property which, provided
there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years.
❑ The waters, including wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat signed by the
Corps Regulatory Official identified below onDATE. Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this
determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
❑ There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described project area/property which are subject to the
permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
❑ The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA)
You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City, NC, at [phone] to determine their
requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US, including wetlands, without a Department of the Army permit may
constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). Placement of dredged or fill material, construction or
placement of structures, or work within navigable waters of the United States without a Department of the Army permit may
constitute a violation of Sections 9 and/or 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 USC § 401 and/or 403). If you have any questions
regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact David L. Shaeffer at 704-510-1437 or
david.l.shaeffernusace.armv.mil.
C. Basis For Determination: Basis For Determination: See the preliminary jurisdictional determination
form dated 2/6/2020.
D. Remarks: None.
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the particular site
identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security
Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in USDA programs, you should request
a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in B.
above)
This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to this
determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed you will find a
Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. if you request to appeal this determination you
must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Phillip Shannin, Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 1OM15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
in order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for appeal
under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you
decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by Not applicable.
**It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence.**
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SH AEFFER.DAVID.LEIG H.1260750573
Corps Regulatory Official: wre:zozo.oz.obnss:zs-osoo'
Date of JD: 2/6/2020 Expiration Date of JD: Not applicable

SAW-2019-01091
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at
http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apcx/t'?p= 1 '36:4:0
Copy furnished:
Agent: Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC, WEPG
Daniel Kuefler
Address: 10612-D Providence Road, PMB 550
Charlotte, NC 28277
Telephone Number: 336-554-2728
E-mail: daniel.kuefler(awetlands-eng.com

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2019-01091 County: Mecklenburg U.S.G.S. Quad: NC-Derita
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Permittee:
Toll Brothers, Inc.
Dan Rossi
Address:
14529 Grand Palisades Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
Telephone Number:
704-430-9392
E-mail:
drossi(&tollbrothers.com
Size (acres) 399 Nearest Town Charlotte
Nearest Waterway Mallard Creek River Basin Upper Pee Dee
USGS HUC 03040105 Coordinates Latitude: 35.3273
Longitude:-80.8222
Location description: The review area is located directly south of the intersection of West W.T. Harris Boulevard and Davis
Lake Parkway. PINs: 04306202, 04323294, 04324101, and 04306209. Reference review area description shown in Pre -
Construction Notification entitled "Figure 1, Vicinity Mad' and Dated 09/24/2020.
Description of projects area and activity: This verification authorizes the permanent stream impacts of 240 linear feet along with
temnorary stream and wetlands imnacts of 40 linear feet and 0.002 acres, resnectively, to facilitate the construction of a
residential development. These impacts are associated with only Phase 1 of the multi -phase residential development. All future
impacts associated with additional phases of the residential development will be considered cumulative with Phase 1 permitted
imnacts. All temnorary stream and wetland imnacts will be restored to ore -existing conditions after the comnletion of
construction.
Applicable Law(s): © Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
❑ Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: NWP 29. Residential Developments
SEE ATTACHED NWP GENERAL, REGIONAL, AND/OR SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed
Conditions, your application signed and dated 10/14/2020, and the enclosed plans Existing Conditions — All Phases, Sheets 1-10
dated 9/1/2020. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the permittee to a
stop work order, a restoration order, a Class I administrative penalty, and/or appropriate legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide authorization is modified, suspended
or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this
verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies with all requirements of the modified
nationwide permit. If the nationwide permit authorization expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would
no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction)
or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit, will remain authorized provided the activity is completed
within twelve months of the date of the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has
been exercised on a case -by -case basis to modify, suspend or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You
should contact the NC Division of Water Resources (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), prior
to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management Morehead City, NC, at [phone].
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State
or local approvals/permits.

If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory program,
please contact Bryan Roden -Reynolds at 704-510-1440or brvan.roden-reynolds(&usace.army.mil.
Digitally signed by RODEN
RODEN REYNOLDS.BRYAN.KENNETH.1263385574 REYNOLDS.BRYAN.KENNETH.1263385574
Corps Regulatory Official: Date: 2020.10.15115658-04'00' Date: 10/15/2020
Expiration Date of Verification: 03/18/2022
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at
http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f?p=136:4:0
Copy furnished:
Agent: Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group
Daniel Kuefler
Address: 10612-D Providence Road, PMB 550
Charlotte, NC 28277
Telephone Number: 336-554-2728
E-mail: Daniel.kuefler( )wetlands-epg.com

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANI£L SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
December 3, 2020
DWR# 20-1208
Mecklenburg County
Mr. Dan Rossi
Toll Brothers, Inc.
14529 Grand Palisades Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28277
Subject: APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Griffith Lakes Phase I Project
Dear Mr. Rossi:
You have our approval, in accordance with the General Certification and those conditions listed below,
for the purpose proposed in your application dated October 26, 2020, and received by the Division of Water
Resources (the Division) on October 26, 2020, and subsequent information on November 20, 2020. These
impacts are covered by the attached Water Quality General Certification Number 4139. This certification is
associated with the use of Nationwide Permit Number 29 once it is issued to you by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (COE). In addition, these impacts are covered by the attached Isolated and Other Non-404
Jurisdictional Wetlands and Waters General Permit / Buffer Rules and the conditions listed below Please note
that you should get any other federal, state or local permits before proceeding with your project, including
those required by (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, and Water Supply
Watershed regulations.
The above noted Certification will expire when the associated 404 permit expires unless otherwise
specified in the General Certification. The Division has determined that the proposed project will comply with
the water quality requirements provide that you adhere to the conditions listed in the certification and the
additional condition listed below.
This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and specifications
for this project are incorporated by reference as part of this Certification. If you change your project, you must
notify the Division and you may be required to submit a new application package with the appropriate fee. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and is responsible for complying with
all conditions. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2)].
The Mooresville Regional Office shall be notified in writing once construction at the approved impact
areas has commenced. 15A NCAC 02H .0502 (e)
2. Approved Impacts, no other impacts including incidental impacts are approved:
Type of Impact
Amount Approved
Temporary Impact
Amount Approved
Permanent Impact
Stream (culvert)
40linear ft.
240linear ft.
Wetland (BLHD)
0.02 acre
0 acre
D Qi� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
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3. Diversion Ditches and other storm water conveyances as related to the sediment and erosion control
measures shall be matted and/or stabilized to reduce sediment loss and turbidity. This includes
interior/exterior slopes of sediment basins. 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(3) and (c)(3)
4. Bare/fill slopes in excess of 10 feet in height and within 30 feet of surface waters shall be matted. 15A
NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(3) and (c)(3)
5. Stormwater Management: Please provide documentation showing that water quality from the
development will not be impaired. A storm water management plan in lieu of such documentation is
acceptable if approved by a delegated or state authority. 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H
.0507(c), 15A NCAC 2H .1000
6. Stormwater discharge structures at this site shall be constructed in a manner such that the potential
receiving streams (of the discharge) will not be impacted due to sediment accumulations, scouring or
erosion of the stream banks. 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)
7. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the
U.S., or protected riparian buffers. 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)
The permittee shall report to the Mooresville Regional Office any noncompliance with this certification,
any violation of stream or wetland standards [including but not limited to sediment impacts, and any
violation of state regulated riparian buffer rules. Information shall be provided orally within 24 hours (or
the next business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the applicant became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 business days of the time the
applicant becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of
the noncompliance, and its causes; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, if the
noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and
steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. The
Division may waive the written submission requirement on a case -by -case basis. 15A NCAC 02B .0200
This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested. [G.S. 143-215.5]
This Certification can be contested as provided in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes by filing a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing (Petition) with the North Carolina Office of
Administrative Hearings (OAH) within sixty (60) calendar days. Requirements for filing a Petition are
set forth in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and Title 26 of the North Carolina
Administrative Code. Additional information regarding requirements for filing a Petition and Petition forms
may be accessed at http://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at [phone].
One (1) copy of the Petition must also be served to the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality:
William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
This letter completes the review of the Division under section 401 of the Clean Water Act and
15A NCAC 02H .0500. Please contact Mr. Alan Johnson in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-
663-1699.

Sincerely,
CA
DocuSigned by:
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Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office, DEQ
Attachment
cc: Bryan Rhoden Reynolds, Army Corps of Engineers, Charlotte, email
Len Rinder, Wetlands & Environmental Planning Group, email
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch file
MRO, Land Quality

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TIM BAUMGARTNER
Director
Dan Rossi
Toll Brothers, Inc
14529 Grand Palisades Parkway
Charlotte, INC 28277
Project: Griffith Lakes- Phase 1
County: Mecklenburg
401 permit#: 2020-1208
404 permit#: 2019-01091
DMS ID#: MR-07621
Amount Paid: $268,228.80
Check Number: 01549290
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
RECEIPT
March 11, 2021
The NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) has received a check as indicated above as payment for the
compensatory mitigation requirements of the 401 Water Quality Certification/Section 404 Permit(s) issued for
the above -referenced project. This receipt serves as notification that your compensatory mitigation
requirements assigned to DMS associated with the authorized activity as specified below have been satisfied.
You must also comply with all other conditions of this certification and any other state, federal or local
government permits or authorization associated with this activity including G.S. § 143-214.11.
The DMS, by acceptance of this payment, acknowledges that the Division is responsible for the
compensatory mitigation requirements indicated below associated with the project permit and agrees to
provide the compensatory mitigation as specified in the permit. Mitigation responsibility assigned to the DMS
is nontransferable. The mitigation will be performed in accordance with the In -Lieu Fee Program instrument
dated July 28, 2010.
Mitigation Location
Mitigation Type
Credits
Yadkin 03040105
Warm Stream
480
Refunds of payments made to NCDMS are only approved under certain conditions. All refund requests must
be submitted in accordance with the Division's refund policy. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact [e-mail].
Sincerely,
FOR Tim Baumgartner
Director
cc: Todd Tugwell, USACE - Raleigh; Bryan Roden -Reynolds, USACE
Daniel Kuefler, agent
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Mitigation Services
217 W. Jones Street 11652 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652
919.707.8976

SAW-2019-01091
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2019-01091 County: Mecklenburg U.S.G.S. Quad: NC-Derita
GENERAL PERNHT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Permittee:
Toll Brothers, Inc.
Dan Rossi
Address:
14529 Grand Palisades Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
Telephone Number:
704-430-9392
E-mail:
drossi(&tollbrothers.com
Size (acres) 399 Nearest Town Charlotte
Nearest Waterway Mallard Creek River Basin Upper Pee Dee
USGS HUC 03040105 Coordinates Latitude: 35.3273
Longitude:-80.8222
Location description: The review area is located directly south of the intersection of West W.T. Harris Boulevard and Davis
Lake Parkway. PINS: 04306202, 04323294, 04324101, and 04306209. Reference review area description shown in Pre -
Construction Notification entitled "Figure 1, Vicinity Mad' and updated 3/21/22.
Description of projects area and activity: This verification authorizes the permanent impacts of 138 linear feet (0.01 acre
nermanent loss of waters and 21 linear feet of embedded rinran) of stream and 0.231 acres of wetland, along with temnora
wetlands impacts of 0.02 acres, to facilitate the construction of an access road/amenity center of the residential development.
These impacts are associated with only Phase 2a of the multi -phase residential development. All future impacts associated with
additional phases of the residential development will be considered cumulative with Phase 1 and 2a permitted impacts. All
temporary wetland impacts will be restored to pre-existing conditions after the completion of construction.
Applicable Law(s): © Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
❑ Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: NWP 14. Linear Transportation Project
SEE ATTACHED NWP GENERAL, REGIONAL, AND/OR SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed
Conditions, your application signed and dated 5/13/2022, and the enclosed plans Existing Conditions — All Phases, Sheets 1-11
dated 3/6/2022. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the permittee to a
stop work order, a restoration order, a Class I administrative penalty, and/or appropriate legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide authorization is modified, suspended
or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this
verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies with all requirements of the modified
nationwide permit. If the nationwide permit authorization expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would
no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction)
or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit, will remain authorized provided the activity is completed
within twelve months of the date of the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has
been exercised on a case -by -case basis to modify, suspend or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You
should contact the NC Division of Water Resources (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), prior
to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management Morehead City, NC, at [phone].
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State
or local approvals/permits.

SAW-2019-01091
If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory program,
please contact Steve Kichefski at 828-271-7980or steven.l.kichefski(&usace.armv.mil.
Corps Regulatory Official: Date: 9/9/2022
Expiration Date of Verification: 3/14/2026
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at
http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f?p=136:4:0
Copy furnished (via email): Doug Perez (NCDWR)
Agent: Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group Attn: Daniel Kuefler
Address: 10612-D Providence Road, PMB 550, Charlotte, NC 28277
Telephone Number: 336-554-2728 E-mail: Daniel.kuefler(&wetlands-epg.com
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
a. In order to compensate for impacts associated with this permit, mitigation shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions outlined on the most recent version of the attached Compensatory Mitigation Responsibility Transfer Form.
The requirements of this form, including any special conditions listed on this form, are hereby incorporated as special
conditions of this permit authorization.
b. Please be advised that if additional impacts to waters of the U.S., either on this property or on/adjacent to this
property and associated with this project/activity, are proposed at a later date, those impacts will be combined
with the current impacts to waters of the U.S. and will be reviewed cumulatively. Generally, compensatory
mitigation will be required if individual or cumulative (i.e., past and present) losses or degradation of waters of
the U.S. are greater than 0.02 acre of jurisdictional stream bed and/or 0.1 acre of wetland. Additionally, cumulative
impacts that result in the loss or degradation of greater than 0.05 acre of jurisdictional stream bed, and/or 0.5 acre of
wetland, will be processed under an Individual Permit. This verification of the use of the Nationwide Permit Program for
this project does not imply that this office will necessarily approve any future proposal to impact waters of the U.S. on this
property and/or associated with this project/activity.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply)-
0 Wetlands ® Streams — tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d.
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
Type of jurisdiction
Area of
number
Corps (404,10) or
impact
Permanent (P) or
DWQ (401, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 P
Culvert
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes
Corps
0.2
W2 T
Construction Access
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes
Corps
0.02
W3 P
Rip Rap
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes
Corps
0.027
W4 P
Fill
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes
Corps
0.004
W5
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
W6
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
0.251
2h. Comments:
W1&2&3: Wetland G for roadway, grading, stabilization
W4: Wetland O for roadway grading
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
3 b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
3f.
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial (PER) or
Type of
Average
Impact
number
intermittent (INT)?
jurisdiction
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(feet)
feet)
S1 P
Culvert
Stream L
INT
Corps
4
117
S2 T
Stabilization
Stream L
INT
Corps
4
21
83
Choose one
S4
Choose one
85
Choose one
S6
Choose one
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
138
3i. Comments:
S1- 0.01 AC
S2- 0.004 AC. Riprap will be placed at pre-existing elevations as a permanent no -loss impact.
Page 4 of 10
PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISERkz.v")
Secretary
RMCHARD E. ROGERS, A. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
June 28, 2022
DWR # 20-1208 V2
Mecklenburg County
Toll Brothers Inc
Attn: Dan Rossi
14529 Grand Palisades Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
sent via email to: drossi(a)tollbrothers.com
Subject: Approval of Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
Griffith Lakes Phase 2a
Dear Mr. Rossi:
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. WQC004976 issued to Dan Rossi and Toll Brothers Inc, dated
June 28, 2022. This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and
specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of this Water Quality Certification. If
you change your project, you must notify the Division and you may be required to submit a new
application package with the appropriate fee. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy
of this Certification and is responsible for complying with all conditions. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2)].
This Water Quality Certification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain all other
required Federal, State, or Local approvals before proceeding with the project, including those required
by, but not limited to, Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, Water Supply Watershed, and
Trout Buffer regulations.
This Water Quality Certification neither grants nor affirms any property right, license, or privilege in any
lands or waters, or any right of use in any waters. This Water Quality Certification does not authorize
any person to interfere with the riparian rights, littoral rights, or water use rights of any other person
and does not create any prescriptive right or any right of priority regarding any usage of water. This
Water Quality Certification shall not be interposed as a defense in any action respecting the
determination of riparian or littoral rights or other rights to water use. No consumptive user is deemed
by virtue of this Water Quality Certification to possess any prescriptive or other right of priority with
respect to any other consumptive user regardless of the quantity of the withdrawal or the date on which
the withdrawal was initiated or expanded.
Upon the presentation of proper credentials, the Division may inspect the property.
This Water Quality Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration date of the corresponding
Section 404 Permit. The conditions shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the
expiration date of this Water Quality Certification.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
D,EQ 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Toll Brothers Inc
DWR# 20201208 V2
Individual Certification #WQC004976
Page 2 of 13
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth may result in revocation of this
Water Quality Certification for the project and may also result in criminal and/or civil penalties.
If you are unable to comply with any of the conditions of this Water Quality Certification you must notify
the Mooresville Regional Office within 24 hours (or the next business day if a weekend or holiday) from
the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The permittee shall report to the Mooresville Regional Office any noncompliance with, and/or any
violation of, stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 02B .0200] including but not limited to sediment
impacts to streams or wetlands. Information shall be provided orally within 24 hours (or the next
business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the permittee became aware of the non-compliance
circumstances.
This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested [G.S. 143-215.5]. Please be aware
that impacting waters without first applying for and securing the issuance of a 401 Water Quality
Certification violates Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 2H .0500. Title 15A
NCAC 2H .0500 requires certifications pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act whenever
construction or operation of facilities will result in a discharge into navigable waters, including wetlands,
as described in 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 323. It also states any person desiring
issuance of the State certification or coverage under a general certification required by Section 401 of
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act shall file with the Director of the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, these violations and any future violations are subject to a
civil penalty assessment of up to a maximum of $25,000.00 per day for each violation.
This Certification can be contested as provided in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes by
filing a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing (Petition) with the North Carolina Office of Administrative
Hearings (OAH) within sixty (60) calendar days. Requirements for filing a Petition are set forth in Chapter
150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and Title 26 of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
Additional information regarding requirements for filing a Petition and Petition forms may be accessed at
http://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at [phone].
A party filing a Petition must serve a copy of the Petition on:
William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
If the party filing the Petition is not the permittee, then the party must also serve the recipient of the
Certification in accordance with N.C.G.S 15013-23(a).
This letter completes the Division's review under section 401 of the Clean Water Act and 15A NCAC 02H
.0500. Please contact Doug Perez at 704-743-6872 or [e-mail] if you have any questions
or concerns.
D � ��� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
NORTH CRROLINA
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Toll Brothers Inc
DWR# 20201208 V2
Electronic cc:
Individual Certification #WQC004976
Page 3 of 13
Sincerely,
EDocuSigned by:
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W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office, DEQ
Daniel Kuefler, Wetlands & EPG, [e-mail]
Bryan Roden -Reynolds, USACE Regulatory Field Office,
[e-mail]
Todd Bowers, EPA, [e-mail]
Ron Eubanks, Mecklenburg County, [e-mail]
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Electronic file
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Toll Brothers Inc
DWR# 20201208 V2
Individual Certification #WQC004976
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION #WQC004976 is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401, Public Laws
92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to North Carolina's Regulations in 15 NCAC 02H .0500
and 15A NCAC 02B .0200, to Dan Rossi and Toll Brothers Inc, who have authorization for the impacts listed
below, as described within your application received by the N.C. Division of Water Resources (Division) on
May 19, 2022, and by Public Notice issued by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers on May 24, 2022.
The State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will comply with water quality requirements and
the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and PL 95-217 if
conducted in accordance with the application, the supporting documentation, and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
The following impacts are hereby approved. No other impacts are approved, including incidental
impacts. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)]
Type of Impact
Amount Approved (units)
Permanent
Amount Approved (units)
Temporary
Stream - Intermittent
Culvert
117 (linear feet)
21 (linear feet)
404/401 Wetlands - BHF
Culvert/Fill
0.231 (acres)
0.02 (acres)
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the certification below.
CONDITIONS OF CERTIFICATION [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)]:
Mitigation must be provided for the proposed impacts as specified in the table below. The Division has
received an acceptance letter from the NC Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) to meet this
mitigation requirement. Until the DMS receives and clears your payment, and proof of payment has
been provided to this Office, no impacts specified in this Authorization Certificate shall occur. For
accounting purposes, this Authorization Certificate authorizes payment to the DMS to meet the
following compensatory mitigation requirement [15A NCAC 02H .0506(c)]:
Compensatory
River and Sub -basin
Mitigation Required
Number
Wetlands
Yadkin (03040105)
0.231 (acres)
1:1 ratio
Stormwater Management: The applicant may provide documentation that the project will not
impair water quality to the receiving stream(s) from stormwater runoff or provide an approved
stormwater management plan. Any high density project and/or project that exceeds density
thresholds must provide a stormwater management plan for the entire project, for review and
approval including all forms and pertinent items that complies with the high density
development requirements. Low density development shall meet all condition for stormwater
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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
MARC RECKTENWALD
Director
Dan Rossi
Toll Brothers, Inc
14529 Grand Palisades Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28277
Project: Griffith Lakes Phase 2a
County: Mecklenburg
401 permit#: 2020-1208
404 permit#: 2019-01091
DMS ID#: MR-08102
Amount Paid: $183,965.98
Check Number: 00340122
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
RECEIPT
August 21, 2023
The NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) has received a check as indicated above as payment for the
compensatory mitigation requirements of the 401 Water Quality Certification/Section 404 Permit(s) issued for
the above -referenced project. This receipt serves as notification that your compensatory mitigation
requirements assigned to DMS associated with the authorized activity as specified below have been satisfied.
You must also comply with all other conditions of this certification and any other state, federal or local
government permits or authorization associated with this activity including G.S. § 143-214.11.
The DMS, by acceptance of this payment, acknowledges that the Division is responsible for the
compensatory mitigation requirements indicated below associated with the project permit and agrees to
provide the compensatory mitigation as specified in the permit. Mitigation responsibility assigned to the DMS
is nontransferable. The mitigation will be performed in accordance with the In -Lieu Fee Program instrument
dated July 28, 2010.
Mitigation Location
Mitigation Type
Credits
Yadkin 03040105
Warm Stream
234
Yadkin 03040105
Riparian Wetland
0.462
Refunds of payments made to NCDMS are only approved under certain conditions. All refund requests must
be submitted in accordance with the Division's refund policy. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Kelly Williams
ILF Program Coordinator
cc: Todd Tugwell, USACE - Raleigh
Sheri Montalvo, NCDWR
Amber Lipsky, agent
Q.,North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Divislon of Mitigation Services
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Compensatory Mitigation Responsibility Transfer Form
Permittee: Toll Brothers, Inc., Dan Rossi
Project Name: Griffith Lakes
Action ID: SAW-2019-01091
County: Mecklenburg
Instructions to Permittee: The Permittee must provide a copy of this form to the Mitigation Sponsor, either an approved
Mitigation Bank or the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS), who will then sign the form to verify the
transfer of the mitigation responsibility. Once the Sponsor has signed this form, it is the Permittee's responsibility to ensure
that to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Project Manager identified on page two is in receipt of a signed copy of this
form before conducting authorized impacts, unless otherwise specified below. If more than one mitigation Sponsor will be
used to provide the mitigation associated with the permit, or if the impacts and/or the mitigation will occur in more than one
8-digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC), multiple forms will be attached to the permit, and the separate forms for each Sponsor
and/or HUC must be provided to the appropriate mitigation Sponsors.
Instructions to Sponsor: The Sponsor must verify that the mitigation requirements (credits) shown below are available at the
identified site. By signing below, the Sponsor is accepting full responsibility for the identified mitigation, regardless of
whether or not they have received payment from the Permittee. Once the form is signed, the Sponsor must update the bank
ledger and provide a copy of the signed form and the updated bank ledger to the Permittee, the USACE Project Manager, and
the Wilmington District Mitigation Office (see contact information on page 2). The Sponsor must also comply with all
reporting requirements established in their authorizing instrument.
Permitted Impacts and Compensatory Mitigation Requirements:
Permitted Impacts Requiring Mitigation* 8-digit HUC and Basin: 03040105, Yadkin River Basin
Stream Impacts (linear feet)
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Warm
Cool
Cold
Riparian Riverine
Riparian Non-Riverine
Non -Riparian
Coastal
117
1 0.231
*If more than one mitigation sponsor will be used for the permit, only include impacts to be mitigated by this sponsor.
Compensatory Mitigation Requirements: 8-digit HUC and Basin: 03040105, Yadkin River Basin
Stream Mitigation (credits)
Wetland Mitigation (credits)
Warm
Cool
Cold
Riparian Riverine
Riparian Non-Riverine
Non -Riparian
Coastal
234
0.462
Mitigation Site Debited: NCDMS
(List the name of the bank to be debited. For umbrella banks, also list the specific site. For NCDMS, list NCDMS. If the NCDMS
acceptance letter identifies a specific site, also list the specific site to be debited).
Section to be completed by the Mitigation Sponsor
Statement of Mitigation Liability Acceptance: I, the undersigned, verify that I am authorized to approve mitigation
transactions for the Mitigation Sponsor shown below, and I certify that the Sponsor agrees to accept full responsibility for
providing the mitigation identified in this document (see the table above), associated with the USACE Permittee and Action
ID number shown. I also verify that released credits (and/or advance credits for NCDMS), as approved by the USACE, are
currently available at the mitigation site identified above. Further, I understand that if the Sponsor fails to provide the
required compensatory mitigation, the USACE Wilmington District Engineer may pursue measures against the Sponsor to
ensure compliance associated with the mitigation requirements.
Mitigation Sponsor Name: NCDMS
Name of Sponsor's Authorized Representative: Kelly Williams
1-4-11�d"ncy
Signature of Sponsor's Authorized Representative
21 August 2023
Date of Signature