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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20231412 Ver 1_Old_Chlt_PCN_10.17.23_20231017CLearWaLer An EnviroScience Company C1earWater Environmental Consultants, Inc www.cwenv.com October 17, 2023 Mr. Mitchell Anderson Ms. Stephanie Goss US Army Corps of Engineers NC DWR, 401 Permitting & Buffer Unit Asheville Regulatory Field Office 512 N. Salisbury Street, 9th Floor 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Asheville, North Carolina 28801 RE: Old Charlotte Highway (+/- 99 Ac) Nationwide Permit 29 Request Action ID: SAW-2022-01699 Buncombe County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Anderson and Ms. Goss, The attached Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) is being submitted on behalf of Golden Hour Collective LLC, represented by Andrew Levin. The project site is approximately 99-acres and is composed of Buncombe County parcels: 966785231200000, 966785821300000, and 966778607600000. The site is located along Old Charlotte Highway in Hendersonville, North Carolina (35.5558366,-82.4683819). The current applicant is seeking a Nationwide Permit 29 for wetland, stream, and open water impacts associated with residential development of this tract. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-698-9800 if you have any questions regarding the attached application and supplemental information. A copy of this application has been sent via email to Mr. Andrew Moore, NC Division of Water Resources (Asheville Office) and Mr. Byron Hamstead, US Fish & Wildlife Service (Asheville Office). Sincerely, Emily Tarsa Biologist Copy issued: NCDEQ Division of Water Resources (Asheville Office) — Andrew Moore USFWS (Asheville Office) — Byron Hamstead R. Clement Riddle, P.W.S Senior Scientist 145 Th Avenue West, Suite B Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-698-9800 Tel Preliminary Data Entry Fields for New Actions SAW — 2022 - 1699 1. Project Name: Old Charlotte Highway 2. Work Type: Private 7 Institutional ❑ Government ❑ Commercial 11 3. Project Description / Purpose: NWP 29 for a +/- 99 acre tract in Buncombe County, NC. 4. Property Owner /Applicant: Golden Hour Collective, LLC; represented by Andrew Levin 5. Agent / Consultant: ClearWater Environmental Consultants, an EnviroScience Company 6. Related Action ID Number(s): SAW-2022-01699 7. Project Location - Coordinates, Street Address, and/or Location Description: 35.5558366,-82.4683819; Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, NC 28803 8. Project Location -Tax Parcel ID: 966785231200000, 966785821300000, 966778607600000 9. Project Location —County: Buncombe 10. Project Location — Nearest Municipality or Town : Asheville 11. Project Information — Nearest Waterbody: Gashes Creek (Class C) 12. Watershed / 8-Digit Hydrologic Unit Code: Upper French Broad / 06010105 Authorization: Section 10 ❑ Section 404 ❑� Section 10 & 404 Regulatory Action Type: ❑Standard Permit ✓ Nationwide Permit # 29 ❑ Regional General Permit # ❑ Jurisdictional Determination Request ❑Pre -Application Request Unauthorized Activity 0 Compliance ❑ No Permit Required Revised 20210513 Emily Tarsa From: 401 PreFile <401 PreFile@ncdenr.gov> Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 5:32 PM To: Clement Riddle Subject: Automatic reply: [External] Overhill Apartments This email confirms receipt of your pre -filing meeting request. Please retain this email for your records and submit this documentation as part of your 401 application (PCN Application) as required by federal law. DWR will not be able to accept your application without this federally required documentation. 401 applications received without documentation that a pre -filing meeting request was submitted at least 30 days prior will be returned as incomplete. Responses to this email are not monitored. If you need to contact 401/Buffer Permitting Staff, please use the following link(s) to access of staff contact list(s). For Non -Transportation Central Staff: https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-permitting/401-buffer-permitting/401- buffer-permitting-contacts For Non -Transportation Regional Staff: https://edocs.deg.nc.Rov/WaterResources/DocView.aspx?dbid=0&id=2162034&cr=1 For all Transportation Projects Including NCDOT Projects: https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/transportation- permitting/staff-contacts CL, (v� a r, V vu I L- Ln � � An EnviroScience Company® Department of the Army Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers Attn: Scott McLendon, Chief Regulatory Division PO Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 -and- NC DWR, Webscape Unit Attn: Paul Wcjoski 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 1, the current landowner/managing partner of the property identified below, hereby authorize Clearwater Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC} to act on my behalf as my agent during the processing of jurisdictional determination requests and permits to impact Wetlands and Water of the US subject to Federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. CEC is authorized to provide supplemental information as needed at the request of the USACE or DWR. Additionally, I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, US Army Corps of Engineers to enter upon the property herein described for the purposes of conducting onsite investigations and issuing a determination associated with Wetlands and Waters of the US subject to Federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. Property Owner of Record: ASZ C AeU i, J i,:� L L G Property Owner Address:V-01 vh �1 ssy Phone Number: 9 5 Z - Z-`ti ZLMD0 Email address: Property Location: kb+ C7Ls:�) GAlead o-Oc- IhJL Owner/Managing partner Signature: CJ Owner/Managing printed name: Date: -::�III I ZZ 145 7th Avenue West, Suite B Hendersonville, NC 28792 Phone: 828-698-9800 www.cwenv.com Buncombe County Assessment Property Record Search Buncombe County Assessment Property Record Search 966785231200000 BAILEY R Total Appraised Value OLD CHARLOTTE HWY 247 CHARLOTTE ST # 1, ASHEVILLE, NC, $526,000 28801 KEY INFORMATION Zoning R-3 Neighborhood OFTC Land Use Code UNDEVELOPED TRACT Municipality - Fire District FRE Special District - Present Use F-PRESENT USE/F Appraisal Area Whitney Meadows 828-250-4959 whitney.meadows@buncombecounty.org Exemption - Legal Description Deed Date: 01/20/1987 Deed: 1462-0135 Subdiv: Block: Lot: Section: Plat: 0000-0000 Plat Reference ASSESSMENT DETAILS Land Value $526,000 Building Value $0 Features $0 Total Appraised $526,000 Value Deferred Value $515,400 Exempt Value $0 Total Taxable $10,600 Value LAND INFORMATION ZONING LAND USE CODE SIZE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSESSED VALUE FLOODPLAIN RESIDENTIAL UNDEVELOPED TRACT 37.94 acres OFTC $526,000 NO TRANSFER HISTORY TRANSFER DATE TRANSACTION PRICE VALID SALE BOOK/PAGE DEED INSTRUMENT No items to display VALUE CHANGE HISTORY DATE OF VALUE EFFECTIVE TAX LAND BUILDING FEATURES NEW CHANGE YEAR REASON FOR CHANGE VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE 2021-02-01 2021 RAPP REAPPRAISAL $526000 $0 $0 $526,000 NOTICE RECENT PERMIT ACTIVITY PERMIT DATE PERMIT TYPE PERMIT STATUS No items to display Data last updated: 07/28/2022 Buncombe County Assessment Property Record Search Buncombe County Assessment Property Record Search 966783076000000 BAILEY R 113 OLD CHARLOTTE HWY 247 CHARLOTTE ST # 1, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801 KEY INFORMATION Zoning I NS Neighborhood R5TA Land Use Code VAC LAND Municipality - Fire District FRE Special District - Present Use F-PRESENT USE/F Appraisal Area Whitney Meadows 828-250-4959 whitney.meadows@buncombecounty.org Exemption - Legal Description Deed Date: 01/12/2010 Deed: 4754-0636 Subdiv: Block: Lot: Section: Plat: 0000-0000 Plat Reference ASSESSMENT DETAILS Land Value $54,900 Building Value $0 Features $0 Total Appraised $54,900 Value Deferred Value $4,400 Exempt Value $0 Total Taxable $50,500 Value LAND INFORMATION Total Appraised Value $54,900 ZONING LAND USE CODE SIZE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSESSED VALUE FLOODPLAIN NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE VAC LAND 1.09 acres R5TA $54,900 NO TRANSFER HISTORY TRANSFER DATE TRANSACTION PRICE VALID SALE BOOK/PAGE DEED INSTRUMENT 2010-01-12 $135,000 Not Qualified 4754-636 WDT VALUE CHANGE HISTORY DATE OF VALUE EFFECTIVE TAX LAND BUILDING FEATURES NEW CHANGE YEAR REASON FOR CHANGE VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE 2021-02-01 2021 RAPP REAPPRAISAL $54900 $0 $0 $54,900 NOTICE RECENT PERMIT ACTIVITY PERMIT DATE PERMIT TYPE PERMIT STATUS No items to display - I.. 'I N � I - -- 200 ft Z�N ---< 1� Data last updated: 07/28/2022 Buncombe County Assessment Property Record Search Buncombe County Assessment Property Record Search 966785821300000 BAILEY R Total Appraised Value 107 OLD CHARLOTTE HWY 247 CHARLOTTE ST # 1, ASHEVILLE, NC, $813,300 28801 KEY INFORMATION Zoning R-3 Neighborhood OFTC Land Use Code RES >3 ACRES Municipality - Fire District FRE Special District - Present Use F-PRESENT USE/F Appraisal Area Whitney Meadows 828-250-4959 whitney.meadows@buncombecounty.org Exemption - Legal Description Deed Date: 01/20/1987 Deed: 1462-0133 Subdiv: Block: Lot: Section: Plat: 0000-0000 Plat Reference ASSESSMENT DETAILS Land Value $776,500 Building Value $30,900 Features $5,900 Total Appraised $813,300 Value Deferred Value $731,300 Exempt Value $0 Total Taxable $82,000 Value LAND INFORMATION ZONING LAND USE CODE SIZE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSESSED VALUE FLOODPLAIN RESIDENTIAL RES >3 ACRES 59.77 acres OFTC $776,500 NO TRANSFER HISTORY TRANSFER DATE TRANSACTION PRICE VALID SALE BOOK / PAGE DEED INSTRUMENT No items to display VALUE CHANGE HISTORY DATE OF VALUE EFFECTIVE TAX LAND BUILDING FEATURES NEW CHANGE YEAR REASON FOR CHANGE VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE 2021-02-01 2021 RAPP REAPPRAISAL $776500 $30,900 $5,900 $813,300 NOTICE RECENT PERMIT ACTIVITY PERMIT DATE PERMIT TYPE PERMIT STATUS No items to display Data last updated: 07/28/2022 b�0F wA r' �6' T. Office Use Only: 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: 29 or General Permit (GP) number: 1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑X Yes ❑ No 1 d. 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. ❑ Yes ❑X No 1 g. 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: Old Charlotte Highway 2b. County: Buncombe 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Asheville 2d. Subdivision name: n/a 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: n/a 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Golden Hour Collective, LLC 3b. Deed Book and Page No. Multiple (see attached property data) 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): Andrew Levin 3d. Street address: 7803 Glen Roy Road, Suite 200 3e. City, state, zip: Bloomington, MN 55439 3f. Telephone no.: 952-288-2000 3g. Fax no.: n/a 3h. Email address: legal@dorancompanies.com Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: X❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify: 4b. Name: 4c. Business name (if applicable): 4d. Street address: 4e. City, state, zip: 4f. Telephone no.: 4g. Fax no.: 4h. Email address: 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Emily Tarsa 5b. Business name (if applicable): ClearWater Environmental Consultants, an EnviroScience Company 5c. Street address: 145 7th Avenue W; Suite B 5d. City, state, zip: Hendersonville, NC 28792 5e. Telephone no.: 828-698-9800 5f. Fax no.: n/a 5g. Email address: etarsa@enviroscienceinc.com Page 2 of 10 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): Multiple (see attached property data) 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.555836 Longitude:-82.468381 1 c. Property size: 99 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: Gashes Creek 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C 2c. River basin: Upper French Broad / 06010105 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 project site is largely forested and contains an existing gravel road/trails running through the center of the property. Two streams branch through the southern part of the property, along with an open water pond in the SW corner and meadow habitat in the SE corner. The surrounding land use is a mixture of low- and high -density residential properties, commercial properties, a school, and large tracts of undeveloped forest to the N and NE. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.227 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 3,232 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: Authorize stream impacts for road crossings, wetland impacts for a fill pad, and open water impacts associated with residential development. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: See Additional Information following the PCN form. 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: See 4d. 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): J. Golladay & M. Beyer Agency/Consultant Company: Clearwater Env. Cnslts Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. A PJD was issued September 16, 2022 (SAW-2022-01699; Appendix A). 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? El Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ❑X No 6b. If yes, explain. Page 3of10 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 ❑X 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 0.021 W2 P Fill Headwater Wetland Yes Corps 0.008 W3 Choose one Choose one Yes/No 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: 0.029 2h. Comments: W1 is the combined acreage for multiple sections of neighboring linear wetlands between existing culverts. 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 P Culvert UT - Gashes Creek PER Corps 4.2 94 S2 P Culvert UT - Gashes Creek PER Corps 4.3 60.8 S3 P Culvert UT - Gashes Creek PER Corps 4.9 17.6 S4 Choose one - - S5 Choose one S6 Choose one 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 172.4 3i. Comments: Impacts to acres of stream bed (total = 0.017 acres): S1 = 0.009 S2 = 0.006 acres S3 = <0.002 acres Page 4 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 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 P Unnamed pond Fill Pond 0.207 02 Choose one Choose 03 Choose one Choose 04 Choose one Choose 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: 01 is a hydrologically isolated, non -jurisdictional, formerly excavated agricultural pond. 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 B 1 Yes/No B2 Yes/No B3 Yes/No B4 Yes/No B5 Yes/No B6 Yes/No 6h. Total Buffer Impacts: 6i. Comments: Page 5 of 10 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. See additional information following PCN form. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. All construction equipment would be operated from high ground. Appropriate erosion and sediment control measure will be implemented to avoid unintended impacts to waters on site. The stream culverts and crossings will be installed "in -the -dry" (See Figure 5.7 for details). 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ❑ Yes ❑X 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 El 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. ❑ 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: acres 4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan. Page 6of10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 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: Page 7of10 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? 24.5 % 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: The proposed project is subject to review and approval by Buncombe County. Buncombe County is a delegated authority for the review and approval of Stormwater Management Plans. A Stormwater Management Plan was submitted to Buncombe Co. and is currently under review. Documentation of approval can be forwarded upon request. 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? Buncombe Co. 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which localgovernment's jurisdiction is this project? Buncombe Co. ❑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 El 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 ❑ 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 Page 8of10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 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 ❑X 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 El Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval ❑ 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 ❑X No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? 2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application? ❑Yes ❑X 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 El Yes X❑ 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. This project will not result in additional development that could affect downstream water quality. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from Wastewater the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. be treated by the The fine Old Charlotte has tie-in the will municipal sewer system. existing sewer runs along road and a on north side of the road within the project boundary (Figure 5.0). Page 9of10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 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? See Additional Information following the PCN form and Appendix B. 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? NOAA's Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Mapper. Accessed August 15, 2023 at https://www.habitat.noaa.gov/apps/efhmapper/. 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? See Additional Information following the PCN form. 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? -T ❑ Yes ❑X No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer Viewer; FIRM Panels: 3700966800J, 3700967800J, 3700966700J, 3700967700J, 3700966600J & 3700967600J. See Figure 6. Emily Tarsa �e' 10-09-2023 Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided. Page 10 of 10 PCN Form Additional Information Section B.3e Project Description - Details The project proposes a high -density residential complex with four multi -unit buildings and 306 single-family townhomes, and on -site water and sewer utility line extensions. An existing gravel road runs through the center of the property and five perennial streams with multiple unnamed tributaries run through the southern section of the property (see Figures 3 and 5.0). The site plan proposes constructing one access road through the site to the proposed lots that connects to Old Charlottle Highway. This access road will cross on -site streams, necessitating permanent impacts to the stream via culvert installation. The proposed sewer line will tie into the existing sewer line within the property boundary along the northern edge of Old Charlotte Highway. An existing municipal water supply line is located along Old Charlotte Highway and will be used to serve the development. There will be no additional impacts for sewer or water connections (Figure 5.0). The proposed project will disturb approximately 56 acres of land for tree clearing. Typical construction equipment will be used on site including bulldozers, excavators, dump trucks, etc. Section D.la Avoidance and Minimization - Design The project design avoids permanent impacts to 0.205 acres of wetlands (91 % of wetlands on site). Wetland impacts on -site are limited to two areas: one area for a building fill pad (currently a series of linear wetlands with preexisting culverts), the second for impacts associated with an amenity feature for the development. Permanent stream impacts will total 172.4 linear feet, or 5% of the total linear feet of stream on -site. The access road through the site avoids additional crossings by meandering over the stream origin to access residential lots on the other side of the tributary. One open water impact is proposed on the southern end of the property to accommodate amenity features for the development. This pond is a former agricultural pond and is currently primarily occupied by invasive plant species. Section F.Sd Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat — Sources A threatened and endangered species review and habitat assessment is included in Appendix B. This initial report was done in June 2022 and a revised report was done in October 2023. During completion of threatened and endangered species habitat assessments for the Old Charlotte Highway Bailey Tract, ClearWater observed potentially suitable habitat for bog turtle, white irisette, and potentially suitable summer habitat for the NLEB and Tricolored Bat. The northern population of bog turtle does not occur in North Carolina; therefore, would not be adversely affected by this project. To avoid potential impacts to NLEB, ClearWater recommends limiting tree clearing activities to October 16 or November 16, depending on proximity to known hibernacula, to March 31. Consultation with FWS may be required if hibernacula are in close proximity. FWS may also require lighting specifications to minimize adverse effects to this species. For the tricolored bat, ClearWater recommends limiting tree clearing activities from November 1 to March 31 to avoid adverse impacts. Any updates to the proposed listing of this species should be obtained if those updates occur prior to commencement of this project as they could affect tree clearing activities. The survey was conducted within the USFWS Designated Survey Window for white irisette (late May - July). Several individuals of Sisyrinchium angustifolium were observed. However, no white irisette (Sisyrinchium dichotomum) individuals were observed within the areas of suitable habitat, or elsewhere, on the site. Therefore, it is the opinion of ClearWater that this project is not likely to adversely affect this species. No suitable habitat was observed on site for any other federally protected species known to potentially occur within the vicinity of the project site. Section F.7b. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources — Sources No listed historic sites are located within a one -mile radius of the property. Two surveyed sites are located near the project site: • Sayles House; Site ID: BN0923 (Status SO) is located approximately 0.2 miles west of the project site. • Louis Weegman House; Site ID: BN0926 (Status SO) is located approximately 0.6 miles west of the project site. Data was gathered from NCHPO's HPOWEB 2.0 for General Audience. Accessed August 15, 2023. 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TO BE INSTALLED DURING HEADWALL AND BYPASS PIPE INSTALLATION (SEE DETAIL D3.01) /es PERMANENT STREAM IMPACT S1 94 LF/0.009 Ac (CULVERT) PROPOSED BYPASS PIPE \ SA3 1 (SEE DETAIL D3.01) \ \ EXISTING 2' CONTOURS PROPOSED 20' PRIVATE ROAD SB Al / PROPOSED 48" HDPE STREAM CULVERT WRAPPED IN FILTER CLOTH- (SEE DETAIL D3.02) SA1 SA2 / PROPOSED 2 CONTOURS / esign y I Nc 1 I C nc 2300 PROPOSED SEWER CROSSING (18" MIN. VERTICAL SEPARATION) 78LF-48" HDPE ® 8.4% 2290 — PROPOSED STORM CROSSING (12" MINIMUM VERTICAL SEPARATION) 2280 — 13LF-48" HDPE @ 8.3% 1114' 4 2270 2300 FINISHED GRADE PROPOSED WATER CROSSING (12" MIN. VERTICAL SEPARATION) — 2290 — 2280 9.0' 10.4' EXISTING GRADE ZZ 2270 N Q I M a 0 2260 Q U) o N 2260 I Q U) + N F- <v ��NO — OfF-0� Q ' 0-cnF-? V) +I 4 N N7N N +I ri U) + r N D � N Z 2250 O O' N a .. N— O 2250 (an+(oN �<0- ON Z (n0 z z a,N— ofHO>: 0_ U) H Z 2240 O O 2240 O O N O CULVERT A PROFILE 0 15 30 60 1 inch = 30 ft. (H) 0 3 6 12 1 inch = 6 ft. (V) 5.3 - OLD CHARLOTTE "S2" IMPACT BULLETIN OCTOBER 2023 NNOFTH I I\ 0 30 PROPOSED TEMPORARY SANDBAG WALL FOR STREAM DIVERSION. TO BE INSTALLED DURING / / / / / I I I PROPOSED 20' HEADWALL AND BYPASS PIPE INSTALLATION Co I PRIVATE ROAD (SEE DETAIL D3.01) �� SB2 O PERMANENT STREAM IMPACT / / I / II I I� PROPOSED 48" HDPE STREAM S2 60.8 LF/0.006 Ac (CULVERT) / I CULVERT WRAPPED IN FILTER CLOTH (SEE DETAIL D3.02) / PROPOSED STORM SYSTEM (TYP) PROPOSED BYPASS PIPE (SEE DETAIL D3.01) I i SB1� / I /)0 \ \ EXISTING STREAM (TYP) EXISTING WETLANDS / / I I BE L #: C-21,84 I \ \ V `C� A �hcepts, P I I \ i EXISTING 2' CONTOURS 2290 PROPOSED STORM CROSSING (12" MINIMUM VERTICAL SEPARATION) 2280 — 60LF-48" HDPE ® 10.8% PROPOSED SEWER CROSSING (18" MIN. VERTICAL SEPARATION) 2270 2260 2250 O 0 0 — 2290 FINISHED GRADE PROPOSED WATER CROSSING (12" MIN. 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(v) Civilg Desi n Concepts, PA NCBELS #: C-2184 1 1 1 I I 0 L \ lllllll II11 Q�` � /� ---- IIII IIIII I I I \� C — , I EXISTING WETLANDS TO REMAIN \ I I I A 0 / / / / _ / ? 0 40 . . . /I' II I I I� ,' ' , ♦ / , ` / 4v Ov4v - - - - - - - - - - -- - o vvv v o° o v o v°4 - \ I I I I I Q 4 v 0 v v 0 v 0 v 0 I / // / � v O v O v O v O v O v O W 2 0.0 6 A c v 0w 4 v 4 v 4 v 4 v vvvvvvvvvvvvvv Ov 0 v 4 v4v4v4v4v4 I/ I J I I I ' / / /v v v v O v O v O v O v O v v / v v v � 0v 0v 0v 0v 0v 0v 0v 0v4 I / �. v v 4 v 4 v 4 v v v v v v v 4 °v I /w` v4v4 4v4v4v4v 4v 4v 4v _ v -vOvO OVOVOVOVOVOVOvO v°v/Sav ml/ � PERMANENT \I WETLAND IMPACT W2 0.008 Ac (FILL) I I A 1 . / vvv vvvvvvvv vv vv vv vvv 40 ° o°000000vvvvvvvvv0 vv vvv ° o°00000000000 ' °000000000000000vv o0vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv / -°000000000000000000ILA vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv 0 °0000°0000°0000vv,vv, JAI/ vvvvvv -,v vA v _ I I / l I /A C PROPOSED SINGLE—FAMILY I / 242� / DEVELOPMENT AMENITY AREA WITH CLUBHOUSE & POOL A A EXISTING 2' CONTOURS NOFTH 0 30 5.6 - OLD CHARLOTTE "W2" IMPACT BULLETIN OCTOBER 2023 \� _ _ 37 �\) PROPOSED STORM SYSTEM (TYP) V � Dewatering Device (or dirt/sediment bag) Discharge Hose Dewatering Pump P (as needed) Flow r F� Work Area Sandbag/Stone Barrier \ \'— Discharge Hose f Discharge Pump Into Velocity Work Area Dissipater Length Not To Exceed That Which Can Be Completed In One Day Sha°+inn Work Area Sump —hole Or Pool 12 Min Depth Flow 2' Min Diamet Intake Hose Diversion Pump Base Flow + 1 Foot (2 Foot Minimum) Cross Section Of Sandbag/Stone Diversion SECTION A -A D3.01 PUMP AROUND / DEWATERING PLAN VIEW DETAIL NOT TO SCALE C C CD."D Concepts, PA NCBELS #: C-2184 D3.02 WATER SURFACE CIRCULAR CULVERT o2.0' MIN COVER STREAM CULVERT NOT TO SCALE TOP VIEW = SEWN IN NECK DIRTBAG 3 OPENING ACCOMODATES UP TO 4' DISCHARGE LENGTH HOSE NOTES: 1) DIRTBAG TO BE PLACED ON AGGREGATE OR STRAW 2) SEAMS MUST BE HIGH STRENGTH DOUBLE STITCHED 'J' SEAMS 3) SEAM MUST BE TESTED UNDER ASTM D-4884, ACF TEST RESULTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 4) THIS WORK SHALL CONSIST OF FURNISHING, PLACING AND REMOVAL OF ASSOCIATED DEVICE 4) CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO USE A DIRTBAG DB-55 OR APPROVED EQUIVELENT CROSS SECTION r DB55 FABRIC PROPERTIES PROPERTY TEST METHOD MARV TENSILE STRENGTH ASTM D-4632 205 LBS ELONGATION ASTM D-4632 50% CBR PUNCTURE ASTM D-6241 525 LBS UV RESISTANCE ASTM D-4355 70% ADS ASTM D-4751 80 US SIEVE PERMITTIVITY ASTM D-4491 14 SEC-1 FLOW RATE ASTM D-4491 90 GPM/SF OFFICEI 283I CARDNELL ROAD AOFCORPORATE ACF ➢B55 DIRTBAG RICHMOND, VA 23234 P4 800-448-3636 P[r s �[r it oou a WVWACFENVIRONMENTALCON FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ACF ENVIRONMENTAL Pk 800-448-3636 / WWWACFENVIRENMENTALCON INITIAL BACKFILL (COMPACTED TO 98% STANDARD PROCTOR) HAUNCH (COMPACTED TO 98% STANDARD PROCTOR) SUITABLE FOUNDATION DEWATERING BAG NOT TO SCALE D3.03 5.7 - OLD CHARLOTTE IMPACT BULLETIN DETAILS OCTOBER 2023 Mud Creek Interceptor (+/- 17.6 AC) Appendix A: Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination and Current Delineation Map (SAW-2022-01699 / Issued: September 16, 2022) U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILMINGTON DISTRICT Action Id. 2022-01699 County: Buncombe U.S.G.S. Quad: NC-Oteen NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Requestor: Golden Hour Collective, LLC Andrew Levin Address: 7803 Glenroy Road, Suite 200 Bloomington, MN 55439 Telephone Number: 952-288-2000 E-mail: legal(&durancompanies.com Size (acres) 99 Nearest Town Asheville Nearest Waterway Gashes Creek River Basin French Broad -Holston USGS HUC 06010105 Coordinates Latitude: 35.555836 Longitude:-82.4683819 Location description: The site is located along Old Charlotte Highway/Hwy 74, near Asheville, NC. 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 9/16/2022. 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 suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once 2022-01699 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 (252) 808-2808 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 Amanda Jones at 828-271-7980 ext. 4225 or amanda.i onesAusace.army.mil. C. Basis For Determination: See the preliminary jurisdictional determination form dated 09/16/2022 and attached Figure 5. D. Remarks: 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) 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: Mr. Philip A. Shannin Administrative Appeal Review Officer 60 Forsyth Street SW, Floor M9 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8803 AND PHILIP.A. SHANNIN(a)USACE.ARMY.MIL 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 RFAArip to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence.** Corps Regulatory Official: Date of JD: 09/16/2022 Expiration Date of JD: Not applicable 2022-01699 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 our Customer Satisfaction Survey, located online at hlt2s://regulatoly.ops.usace.g.M.mil/customer-service-survev/. Copy Furnished: C1earWater, Attn: Jeff Golladay (via email) Appendix 2 - PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM BACKGROUND INFORMATION A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD: 09/16/2022 Golden Hour Collective, LLC, Andrew Levin, 7803 B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD: Glenroy Road, Suite 200, Bloomington, MN 55439 C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER: Wilmington District, Old Charlotte Highway PJD, 2022-01699 D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION: (USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND/OR AQUATIC RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES) State: NC County/parish/borough: Buncombe city: Asheville Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format): Lat.: 35.5558366 Long.:-82.4683819 Universal Transverse Mercator: NAD83 Name of nearest waterbody: Gashes Creek (Class C) E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): x❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date: 09/16/2022 ❑ Field Determination. Date(s): TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES IN REVIEW AREA WHICH "MAY BE" SUBJECT TO REGULATORY JURISDICTION. Site number Latitude (decimal degrees) Longitude (decimal degrees) Estimated amount of aquatic resource in review area (acreage and linear feet, if applicable) Type of aquatic resource (i.e., wetland vs. non -wetland waters) Geographic authority to which the aquatic resource "may be" subject (i.e., Section 404 or Section 10/404) See attached Aquatic Resources Table Table 1. Aquatic Resources Site number Latitude Longitude Estimated amount of aquatic resource in review area Type of aquatic resource Geographic authority to which the aquatic resources "may be" subject SA 1 35.55340300 -82.46817000 1974 Non -Wetland Section 404 SB 35.55326270 -82.46753700 373 Non -Wetland Section 404 SC 35.55359000 -82.46750300 110 Non -Wetland Section 404 SD 35.55309400 -82.46973900 718 Non -Wetland Section 404 SE 35.55274600 -82.46975000 57 Non -Wetland Section 404 WA 35.55209900 -82.46991200 0.002 Wetland Section 404 WB 35.55220500 -82.46971400 0.01 Wetland Section 404 WC 35.55269200 -82.46971700 0.028 Wetland Section 404 WD 35.55310000 -82.46976700 0.017 Wetland Section 404 WE 35.55302600 -82.46812600 0.007 Wetland Section 404 WF 35.55331300 -82.46740400 0.044 Wetland Section 404 WG 35.55356000 -82.46769800 0.011 Wetland Section 404 WH 35.55365900 -82.46698700 0.001 Wetland Section 404 WJ 35.55376600 -82.46688500 0.002 Wetland Section 404 WK 35.55381300 -82.46707500 0.019 Wetland Section 404 WL 35.55390500 -82.46685800 0.0005 Wetland Section 404 WM 35.55406000 -82.46689100 0.001 Wetland Section 404 WN 35.55414200 -82.46700800 0.004 Wetland Section 404 WP 35.55504900 -82.46682700 0.001 Wetland Section 404 WQ 35.55679600 -82.47015200 0.079 Wetland Section 404 OW1 35.55186000 -82.46954600 0.207 Non -Wetland Section 404 OW2 35.55667200 -82.47028700 0.061 Non -Wetland Section 404 1) The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option to request and obtain an approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an informed decision after having discussed the various types of JDs and their characteristics and circumstances when they may be appropriate. 2) In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring "pre - construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non -reporting NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an AJD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware that: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization based on a PJD, which does not make an official determination of jurisdictional aquatic resources; (2) the applicant has the option to request an AJD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an AJD could possibly result in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4) the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary; (5) undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting an AJD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the PJD; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit authorization based on a PJD constitutes agreement that all aquatic resources in the review area affected in any way by that activity will be treated as jurisdictional, and waives any challenge to such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether the applicant elects to use either an AJD or a PJD, the JD will be processed as soon as practicable. Further, an AJD, a proffered individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331. If, during an administrative appeal, it becomes appropriate to make an official determination whether geographic jurisdiction exists over aquatic resources in the review area, or to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review area, the Corps will provide an AJD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable. This PJD finds that there "may be" waters of the U.S. and/or that there "may be" navigable waters of the U.S. on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic features in the review area that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information: SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for PJD (check all that apply) Checked items should be included in subject file. Appropriately reference sources below where indicated for all checked items: ❑■ Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor: Map:Vicinity, USGS Topo, Aerial, USDA Soil, Wetland/Stream Delineation ❑E Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor. ❑ Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report. ❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rationale: ❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps: ❑ Corps navigable waters' study: ❑ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas: ❑ USGS NHD data. ❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps. ❑■ U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: 1:24,000 Scale; Oteen Quad ❑ Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation: ❑ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: 1 State/local wetland inventory map(s): FEMA/FIRM maps: ❑ 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: ❑ Photographs: ❑■ Aerial (Name & Date): or ❑ Other (Name & Date): .(National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929) NCCGIA 2019 ❑ Previous determination (s). File no. and date of response letter: ❑■ Other information (please specify): Property Data IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarily been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for later jurisdictional determinations. ako-�� Signatt.1'rel9id date of Regulatory staff member completing PJD Signature and date of person requesting PJD (REQUIRED, unless obtaining the signature is impracticable)' ' Districts may establish timeframes for requestor to return signed PJD forms. If the requestor does not respond within the established time frame, the district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is necessary prior to finalizing an action. Old Charlotte Highway Tract (+/- 99 AC) Jurisdictional wetlands and waters identified on this map have been located within sub -meter accuracy utilizing a Trimble mapping grade Global Positioning System (GPS) and the subsequent differential correction of that data. GPS points may demonstrate uncorrectable errors due to topography, vegetative cover, and/or multipath signal error. Note: The illustrated wetland and stream locations are approximate. These areas have been flagged in the field; however, they have not been surveyed. Although ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is confident in our assessment, the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is the only agency that can make final decisions regarding jurisdictional wetland and waters of the US delineations. Therefore, all preliminary determinations are subject to change until written verification is obtained. CEC strongly recommends that written verification be obtained from the Corps prior to closing on the property, beginning any site work, or making any legal reliance on this determination. This map was prepared by CEC using the best information available to CEC at the time of production. This map is for informational purposes only and should not be used to determine precise boundaries, roadways, property boundary lines, nor legal descriptions. This map shall not be construed to be an official survey of any data depicted. Source Data: Topo & Parcel Boundary - Buncombe County; Aerial Imagery - NC OneMap Potentially Jurisdictional Waters of the US Wetland Acres Stream Linear Acres Feet (stream bt WA 0.002 SA 1,974 0.160 WB 0.010 SB 373 0.021 WC 0.028 SC 110 0.006 WD 0.017 SD 718 0.059 WE 0.007 SE 57 0.004 WIT 0.044 WG 0.011 WH 0.001 WJ 0.002 WK 0.019 WL 0.0005 WM 0.001 WN 0.004 WP 0.001 WQ 0.0 79 Total 0.227 Total 3,232 0.250 � Data Points Wetland Open Water Stream �, � Culvert +� _Iz f = Project Boundary 'I 4 ft. Contours 0 250 500 1,000 Feet Buncombe County, North Carolina _ 1 J•Y Potentialy Jurisdictional Waters of the US Open Water Acres owl 0.207 OW2 0.061 Total 0.268 1 I I 1 1 I 1 1 I I Potential Non - Waters of the SD-718L.F.(0. Potential Wetland Waters of the US WB - 0.010 Ac W C - 0.028 Ac WD - 0.017 Ac Unnamed Tributary to Gashes Creek (Class C) Potential Wetland Waters of the US 1NPotoent'arlsNon-WetlSa WA - 0.002 Ac 1Wateof the U W 1 - 0.207 Ac CLear\Nater An EnriroSrience Company® 145 7thAve West, Suite B Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792 '---- I 1 1 Wetland ---- ------ -$� --- - - - I 1 I I I I I I I 1 I I I 1 I 1 1 Potential Wetland Waters of the US 1 WQ - 0.079 Ac I � I DP-Wi DP-UPLl I I WQ I Potential Non -Wetland I 0W2 Waters of the US OW2-0.061 Ac Potential Wetland 1 - Waters of the US I WP-0.001Ac I Potential Non Wetland 1 Waters of the US - SA - 1,974 L.F. (0.16C Ac) I _ WP 1 SA I Potential Non -Wetland Waters of the US Potential Wetland SE - 57 L.F. (0.004 Ac) Waters of the US WE - 0.007 Ac Potential Wetland WG - 0.011 Ac Waters of the US WK - 0.019 Ac WM - 0.001 Ac US WN-0.004Ac WN WL-0.0005Ac 059 Ac)SD WM WJ - 0.002 Ac inn WH- 0.001 Ac Potential Non -Wetland Waters of the US SB - 373 L.F. (0.021 Ac) Waters of the US SC -110 L.F. (0.006 Ac) Potential Wetland Waters of the US WF-0.044Ac Project Boundary Stream and Wetland Map September 16, 2022 Figure 5 Appendix B: Federally Protected Species Habitat Assessment Report Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Approximately (+/-) 99 Acres Buncombe County, NC 247 Charlotte St #1 Asheville, 28801 Revised Preliminary Threatened and Endangered Species Review and Habitat Assessment Prepared For: Ms. Jacquel Hajder Director of Development 7803 Glenroy Rd. STE 200 Bloomington, MN 55439 Prepared By CLearWaLer An EnviroScience Company .0 145 7t" Avenue W Suite B Hendersonville, NC 28792 Original Report Date: June 22, 2022 Revised Report Date: October 17, 2023 Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................2 2.0 METHODOLOGY..................................................................................................2 3.0 HABITAT CLASSIFICATION.................................................................................3 3.1 Mixed Pine -Hardwood Forest.............................................................................3 3.2 Meadow..............................................................................................................4 3.3 Disturbed Coridors.............................................................................................4 3.4 Oak -Hickory Forest............................................................................................5 3.5 Stream................................................................................................................6 3.6 Pond...................................................................................................................6 3.7 Swamp Forest -Bog Complex..............................................................................6 3.8 Soils...................................................................................................................6 4.0 PROTECTED SPECIES........................................................................................6 4.1 Appalachian Elktoe.............................................................................................7 4.2 Bald Eagle..........................................................................................................7 4.3 Bog Turtle...........................................................................................................8 4.4 Gray Bat.............................................................................................................9 4.5 Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant.............................................................................9 4.6 Northern Long-eared Bat..................................................................................10 4.7 Rock Gnome Lichen.........................................................................................10 4.8 Tricolored Bat...................................................................................................11 4.9 White Irisette....................................................................................................12 5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.......................................................13 List of Tables Table 1: US Fish and Wildlife Service IPaC - Official Species List. Table 2: USDA Soil Units occurring within the project boundary. List of Figures Figure 1: Site Vicinity Map Figure 2: USGS Topographic Map Figure 3: NCCGIA Aerial Imagery Map Figure 4: NRCS Soils Map Appendices Appendix A: US Fish and Wildlife Service IPaC - Official Species List and NC Natural Heritage Program Data Appendix B: Photolog 1.0 INTRODUCTION The following report includes methods used and results for a threatened and endangered species survey and habitat assessment for the proposed approximately 98.8-acre project known as Old Charlotte Highway (Bailey Tract). The study area occupies a partially forested tract located at approximately 107 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina (Figure 1). The site ranges in elevation from 2,204 feet to 3,256 feet above mean sea level (MSL) (Figure 2). The threatened and endangered species survey was conducted to determine the occurrence of or the potential for existence of federally listed threatened and endangered animal and plant species, in addition to the bald eagle, within the study area (Figure 3). Completion of this survey was directed by and complies with three current state and federal regulations: the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 USC 1531-1543), the North Carolina Endangered Species Act (N.C.G.S. Sect. 113 article 25), and the North Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979 (N.C.G.S. Sect. 19b 106: 202.12-22). 2.0 METHODOLOGY The protected species surveys and habitat assessment was conducted on June 17, 2022, on the approximately 98.8-acre project by ClearWater, an EnviroScience Company (ClearWater) to determine the potential for occurrences of animal and plant species listed as endangered or threatened by current federal regulations. The initial official species list was obtained through the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Information and Planning and Consultation (IPaC) on May 26, 2022. A revised list was obtained through IPaC on October 17, 2023. This species list provides existing data concerning the presence or potential occurrence of threatened or endangered species in the defined project boundary (Appendix A). The FWS lists seven (7) federally threatened and endangered species, in addition to the bald eagle and bog turtle (threatened due to similar appearance), as occurring or potentially occurring in the project boundary. Table 1. FWS IPaC generated Official Species List for federally protected species listed as potentially occurring within the project boundary. Common Name Scientific Name Status Appalachian elktoe Alasmidonta raveneliana Endangered Bald Eagle Haliateetus leucocephalus BGPA' Bog Turtle Clemmys muhlenbergii Threatened Gray bat Myotis grisescens Endangered Mountain sweet pitcher plant Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonesii Endangered Northern long-eared bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened Rock gnome lichen Gymnoderma lineare Endangered Tricolored bat Perimyotis subflavus Proposed Endangered White Irisette Sisyrinchium dichotomum Endangered Protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. 2 Threatened due to similar appearance; not subject to Section 7 consultation. A database search from the NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) dated May 26, 2022 provided existing data concerning the presence or potential occurrences of federal and state listed species in Buncombe County, North Carolina within one mile of the site (Appendix A). Clearwater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 2 The NHP database does not contain any element occurrences (EO) of federally threatened or endangered species within a one -mile radius of the project boundary. During pedestrian field surveys conducted by ClearWater biologists, site habitats were identified and compared with recognized habitats for the nine (9) federally protected species listed as potentially occurring on the site. Potential flora were identified to the taxonomic unit level necessary to determine if the observed specimen was a protected species. 3.0 HABITAT CLASSIFICATION During the site visit on June 17, 2022, ClearWater biologists identified seven (7) habitats: mixed pine -hardwood forest, meadow, disturbed corridors, oak -hickory forest, stream, pond, and forested wetland. A general overview of the site and descriptions of each habitat type are included below. The project site covers approximately 99.8 acres and is located southeast of Asheville. The south side of the project boundary is bordered by Old Charlotte Highway. The following is a description of each of the habitat types identified on the referenced site. 3.1 Mixed Pine -Hardwood Forest The mixed pine -hardwood habitat occupied the southwest portion of the project site, to the north of the manmade pond. This habitat is dominated by tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), white pine (Pinus strobus), and red maple (Acer rubrum). Additional tree species observed include sourwood (Oxydendrum arboretum), northern red oak (Quercus rubra), and bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis). The shrub and sapling stratum is moderately dense and dominated by red maple, black cherry (Prunus serotina), and white pine. Additional understory species observed include sourwood, bitternut hickory, white oak (Quercus albs), Florida dogwood (Cornus florida), American holly (Ilex opaca), mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia L.), red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), and Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii). The herbaceous layer was moderately dense and diverse. The dominant species include Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius), Lilium sp., common violet (Viola sororia), twisted stalk (Streptopus amplexifolius), and rattlesnake root (Prenanthes alba). Additional species observed include woodland strawberry (Fragaria vesca L.), woodland bluet (Houstonia purpurea), Indian pipe (Monotropa uniflora), silverweed (Argentina anserina), striped wintergreen (Chimaphila maculata), greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia), partridgeberry (Mitchella repens), sassafras, tulip poplar, red maple, English ivy (Hedera helix), Japanese maple (Acer palmatum), pignut hickory (Carya glabra), hayscented fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula), lions foot (Prenanthes serpentaria), bear cone (Conopholis americana), wood sorrel (Oxalis), fescue (Festuca sp.), and rattlesnake plantain (Goodyera). ClearWater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 3 3.2 Meadow The meadow habitat includes all communities within the project site that lack an overstory and are dominated by grasses. Canopy tree species observed include Tulip poplar and white pine. The shrub and sapling stratum included bitternut hickory, black cherry, and Tulip poplar. The herbaceous layer is dominated by fleabane (Erigeron sp.), Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota), sweet vernal grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum), and orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata). Additional species observed include poison ivy, tall goldenrod (Solidago gigantea), Carolina horsenettle (Solanum carolinense), common violet, Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), broadleaf plantain (Plantago major), multiflora rose, calico aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum), wild onion (Allium sp.), tulip poplar, woodland strawberry, lyreleaf sage (Salvia lyrata), wood sorrel, oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), blackberry (Rubus sp.), bentgrass (Argostis sp.), wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa), yarrow (Achillea millefolium), bush clover (lespedeza cuneata), butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), and curly dock (Rumex crispus). 3.3 Disturbed Corridors The project site included several trails and gravel roads. These corridors appeared to be regularly disturbed and presented stretches of open canopy. No mature trees were observed along the trail and roads. The shrub and sapling stratum included Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera canadensis). The herbaceous stratum along the edges of the trails and roads includes wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia), multiflora rose, hog peanut (Amphicarpaea bracteata), Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), golden ragwort (Packera aurea), common violet, lyreleaf sage, sweet vernal grass, redtop grass (Agrostis gigantea), calico aster, poison ivy, woodland strawberry, white clover (Trifolium repens), oxeye daisy, Queen Anne's lace, Carolina horsenettle, common self -heal (Prunella vulgaris), goldenrod (Solidago), and narrow -leaved blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium). 3.4 Oak -Hickory Forest Oak -hickory Forest was the dominant forest throughout the northern half of the project site. Dominate species observed in the tree stratum include Tulip poplar, pignut hickory, and white oak. Additional species observed include black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), black cherry, Florida dogwood, northern red oak, sourwood, mockernut hickory (Carya alba), and bitternut hickory. Species observed in the shrub/sapling stratum include pignut hickory, black locust, Tulip poplar, white oak, Amur honeysuckle, spicebush (Lindera benzoin), white ash (Fraxinus americana), wingstem, white pine, eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), American holly, Japanese barberry, sassafras, south red oak (Quercus falcata), and bitternut hickory. Clearwater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 4 Species observed in the herbaceous stratum include black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), wingstem, Japanese stiltgrass, mountain mint (Pycnanthemum), hog peanut, church steeples (Agrimonia eupatoria), Oriental bittersweet, blackberry, multiflora rose, common violet, carnation (Dianthus sp), leafcup (Polymnia sp), sweet vernal grass, Christmas fern, wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), tall thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana), bloodroot (Sanguinaria), striped wintergreen, Jack-in-the-pulpit, English ivy, wineberry, Virginia creeper, golden ragwort, catchweed (Galium sp.), false Soloman (Maianthemum racemosum), wild geranium (Geranium maculatum), 3-leaf rattlesnake root (Nabalus albus), woodland bluet, red maple, spiderwort (Tradescantia), beggar's tick (Bidens sp.), meadow rue (Thalictrum), Ebony spleenwort (Asplenium platyneuron), black cohosh (Actaea racemosa), alumroot (Heuchera), hayscented fern, maidenhair fern (Adiantum), and grape fern (Sceptridium). 3.5 Stream Several small unnamed tributaries to Gashes Creek (Class C) run throughout the project site. The stream all generally flow north to south. The substrate of the unnamed tributaries typically consisted of coarse sand -to -fine gravel with minor cobbles throughout. The tributaries are generally characterized as small, with minor -to -moderately incised banks. Trees observed along the banks of the tributaries include white pine, red maple, black gum, and sycamore (Platanus occidentalis). Species observed in the understory include black gum, sourwood, elderberry (Sambucus), Tulip poplar, red maple, mountain laurel, tag alder (Alnus incana), and Chinese sumac (Ailanthus altissima). Herbaceous species observed include Christmas fern, blackberry, multiflora rose, Virginia creeper, Jack-in-the-pulpit, English ivy, hayscented fern, Japanese stiltgrass, bugleweed (Ajuga sp.), blisterwort (Ranunculus recurvatus), poison ivy, fox sedge (Carex vulpinoidea), Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica), and wood sorrel. 3.6 Pond A moderately sized pond surrounded by bamboo is located near the southwest corner of the project site. Trees observed around the pond included red maple, Tulip poplar, Scouler's willow (Salix scouleriana), and black willow (Salix nigra). Species observed in the shrub/sapling stratum include golden bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea), red maple, and Tulip poplar. Species observed in the herbaceous stratum include golden ragwort, oxeye daisy, sweet vernal grass, Japanese honeysuckle, common self -heal, narrow -leaved blue- eyed grass, creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens), broadleaf plantain, horseweed (Erigeron canadensis), softstem bulrush (Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani), soft rush (Juncus effusus), shallow sedge (Carex lurida), wild garlic (Allium ursinum), Clearwater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 5 heartleaf aster (Symphiotrichum sp.), green bulrush (Scirpus sp.), long leaf plantain (Plantago lanceolata). 3.7 Forested Wetland The forest wetland habitat encompasses all wetland within the project boundary. Species observed in the tree stratum include red maple. Species observed in the shrub/sapling stratum include white pine and tag alder. The herbaceous stratum was dominated by American bur -reed (Sparganium americanum), beggar's tick, knotweed (Polygonum sp.), and rice cutgrass (Leersia sp.). Additional species observed include shallow sedge, common rush (Juncus effusus), poison ivy, golden ragwort, Japanese stiltgrass, blackberry, fox sedge, and green bulrush. 3.8 Soils Soils mapped by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Buncombe County Soil Survey are listed in Table 2 and shown in Figure 4 (NRCS 2021). Table 2. USDA Soil Units occurring within the project boundary. Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name ArF Ashe-Clevel and -Rock outcrop complex, 50-90% slopes, very bouldery CkC2 Clifton clay loam, 8-15% slopes, moderately eroded EvD2 Evard-Cowee complex, 15-30% slopes, moderately eroded EwD Evard-Cowee complex, 15-30% slopes, stony EwF Evard-Cowee complex, 50-95% slopes, stony ExC Evard-Cowee complex, 8-15% slopes, stony ExD Evard-Cowee-Urban land complex, 15-30% slopes RkF Rock outcrop-Oteen complex, 30-95% slopes, very bouldery TmC Tate -Urban land complex, 8-15% slopes TmD Tate -Urban land complex, 15-30% slopes TnE Toecane very cobbly loam, 30-50% slopes, extremely bouldery ToC Toecane-Tusquitee complex, 8-15% slopes, bouldery TpD Toecane-Tusquitee complex, 15-30% slopes, very bouldery TpE Toecane-Tusquitee complex, 30-50% slopes, very bouldery TuD Tusquitee-Toecane complex, 15-30% slopes, stony Ux Urban land 4.0 PROTECTED SPECIES The following is a brief description of each federally listed species included in the survey, its recognized habitat, and comments regarding survey results for that species. Clearwater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 6 4.1 Appalachian Elktoe Federally listed as endangered, the Appalachian elktoe (Alismidonta raveniliana) has a thin but not fragile, kidney -shape shell, reaching up to about 3.2 inches in length, 1.4 inches in height, and 1.0 inch wide (Clarke 1981). Juveniles generally have a yellowish - brown periostracum (outer shell surface) while the periostracum of the adults is usually dark brown to greenish -black in color. Although rays are prominent on some shells, particularly in the posterior portion of the shell, many individuals have only obscure greenish rays. The shell nacre (inside shell surface) is shiny, often white to bluish -white, changing to a salmon, pinkish, or brownish color in the central and beak cavity portions of the shell; some specimens may be marked with irregular brownish blotches (adapted from Clarke 1981). Only two populations of the species are known to survive. The healthiest of these populations exists in the main stem of the Little Tennessee River between Emory Lake at Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, and Fontana Reservoir in Swain County, North Carolina. The second population occurs in the Nolichucky River system. The Appalachian elktoe has been reported from relatively shallow, medium-sized creeks and rivers with cool, well -oxygenated, moderate- to fast - flowing water. It has been observed in gravelly substrates often mixed with cobble and boulders, in cracks in bedrock, and occasionally in relatively silt -free, coarse, sandy substrates (Department of the Interior 1994). Suitable habitat for Appalachian elktoe is not present within the study area. The unnamed tributary is degraded by sedimentation, pollution, and slow- moving/partially stagnant water. It is the opinion of ClearWater that the proposed project would have no effect on this species. 4.2 Bald Eagle Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were removed from the endangered species list in August 2007 because their populations recovered sufficiently. Bald and Golden eagles are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Bald and Golden Eagle Act (Eagle Act) Distinguished by a white head and white tail feathers, bald eagles are powerful, brown birds that may weigh 14 pounds and have a wingspan of 8 feet. Male eagles are smaller, weighing as much as 10 pounds and have a wingspan of 6 feet. Sometimes confused with golden eagles, bald eagles are mostly dark brown until they are four to five years old and acquire their characteristic coloring. Bald eagles live near rivers, lakes, and marshes where they can find fish, their staple food. Bald eagles will also feed on waterfowl, turtles, rabbits, snakes, and other small animals and carrion. Bald eagles require a good food base, perching areas, and nesting sites. Their habitat includes estuaries, large lakes, reservoirs, Clearwater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 7 rivers, and some seacoasts. In winter, the birds congregate near open water in tall trees for spotting prey and night roosts for sheltering. Based on a desktop review using 2019 aerial imagery, no potentially suitable feeding sources for bald eagles were identified within a 1-mile radius of the project site. Bald eagles typically nest within 1-mile of suitable feeding sources. Due to lack of potentially suitable feeding sources within 1 mile of the project site, it is the opinion of ClearWater that the proposed project is not likely to disturb nesting bald eagles. 4.3 Bog Turtle The bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii) is federally listed as threatened in North Carolina. This is the smallest emydid turtle, and one of the smallest turtles in the world. Adult carapace length is 7.9 to 11.4 cm (3.1 to 4.5 inches). The dark brown or black carapace may be marked with radiating light lines or a light blotch on the vertebral and pleural scutes. Scute annuli are usually prominent in juvenile and young adult specimens, but the carapace may be nearly smooth in old adults. The head, neck, and limbs ,o are typically dark brown with variable reddish to yellow spots and streaks. A large reddish -orange to yellow blotch is visible behind and above each tympanum, sometimes merging into a continuous band on the neck. The upper jaw is weakly notched. The plastron is brown or black, but often with lighter yellow blotches towards the medial and anterior scute edges. A mature male bog turtle has a concave plastron and a long, thick tail, with the vent posterior to the rear edge of the carapace with tail extended. The female has a flat plastron and a thinner, smaller tail, with the vent at or beneath the rear carapace edge. The southern population of the bog turtle, ranging from southern Virginia to northern Georgia, is also protected with a threatened designation because its physical appearance is similar to the northern population. The southern bog turtle population is separated from the northern population by approximately 250 miles. However, individual bog turtles in the southern population closely resemble individuals in the northern bog turtle population, causing difficulty in enforcing prohibitions protecting the northern population. Therefore, the FWS has designated the southern population as "threatened (similarity of appearance)." This designation prohibits collecting individual turtles from this population and bans interstate and international commercial trade. It has no effect on land management activities of private landowners in southern states where the bog turtle lives. Potentially suitable habitat for bog turtle was found on site. The emergent wetlands within the project boundary have uneven surface relief. Additionally, these wetlands exhibit long term saturation and contain pockets of surface water. The wetlands are part of a larger wetland and stream complex, connecting multiple emergent wetlands. However, the northern population of bog turtle does not occur Clearwater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 8 in North Carolina. It is of the opinion of ClearWater that the proposed project would have no effect on the northern bog turtle. 4.4 Gray Bat The gray bat (Myotis grisescens) is the largest member of its genus in the eastern United States. Its forearm measures 40-46 mm, and it weighs from 7-16 grams. It is easily distinguished from all other bats within its range by its mono -colored fur. All other eastern bats have distinctly bi-or tri-colored fur on their backs. Following molt in July or August, gray bats are dark gray, but they often bleach to chestnut brown or russet between molts (especially apparent in reproductive females during May and June). The wing membrane connects to the foot at the ankle rather than at the base of the first toe, as in other species of Myotis. Gray bats roost in caves year-round. Most winter caves are deep and vertical; all provide large volume below the lowest entrance and act as cold air traps. A much wider variety of cave types are used during spring and fall transient periods. In summer, maternity colonies prefer caves that act as warm air traps or that provide restricted rooms or domed ceilings that are capable of trapping the combined body heat from thousands of clustered individuals. No naturally occurring suitable habitat (caves) for the gray bat was observed on this site. It is of the opinion of ClearWater that this project is not likely to adversely affect this species. 4.5 Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant Mountain sweet pitcher plant (Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonesii) is a carnivorous perennial herb with tall, hollow pitcher -shaped leaves and red sweet-smelling flowers. The hollow leaves contain liquid and enzymes. When insects fall into the pitchers, they are digested and the nutrients are incorporated into the plant's tissues. The evolutionary role of carnivory in such plants is not fully understood, but some evidence indicates that absorption of minerals from insect prey may allow carnivorous species to compete in nutrient -poor habitats. The unusual red flowers (yellow in rare cases) appear from April to June, with fruits ripening in August. Flowering plants reach heights of 29 inches. Very little specific information is available on the biology of the mountain sweet pitcher plant. Like other pitcher plants, it has rhizomes that are probably long-lived and capable of persisting and reproducing vegetatively for decades without producing seedlings. Mountain sweet pitcher plant occurs in mountain bogs. Potentially suitable habitat for the mountain sweet pitcher plant was not observed on site. No mountain bogs are present. No members of the Sarracenia genus were observed in any of the wetlands on site. The survey was conducted during the USFWS designated optimal survey window for the mountain sweet pitcher plant (April -October). It is the opinion of ClearWater that the proposed project would have no effect this species. Clearwater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 9 4.6 Northern Long-eared Bat The Northern long-eared bat (NLEB) (Myotis septentrionalis) is a medium-sized bat about 3 to 3.7 inches in length but with a wingspan of 9 to 10 inches. As its name suggests, this bat is distinguished by its long ears, particularly as compared to other bats in its genus, Myotis, which are actually bats noted for their small ears (Myotis means mouse -eared). The NLEB is found across much of the eastern and north central United States and all Canadian provinces from the Atlantic coast west to the southern Northwest Territories and eastern British Columbia. NLEBs spend winter hibernating in caves and mines, called hibernacula. They typically use large caves or mines with large passages and entrances; constant temperatures; and high humidity with no air currents. Summer habitat for the NLEB consists of the cavities, hollows, cracks, or loose bark of live or dead trees typically greater than three inches DBH (diameter at breast height). No naturally occurring suitable wintering habitat for the NLEB exists within the property boundary. Potentially suitable summer habitat for NLEBs was observed on site in the form of mature trees, rock outcrops, and large snags in the forested areas. ClearWater biologists did not conduct a bat survey to confirm or deny the presence of protected bat species. Due to the presence of suitable summer habitat, the FWS will likely limit tree clearing on site during the bat's active season (April 1-October 15 or November 15 depending on proximity to known hibernacula). Conducting a bat survey near the start of the active summer season could confirm or deny the presence of this species on site. A negative presence/absence survey result may be able to waive the tree clearing moratorium. The window for conducting presence/absence surveys is June 1 - August 15. It is the opinion of ClearWater that tree clearing conducted between November 16 and March 31 should support a may affect, not likely to adversely affect determination for this species; however, consultation with FWS may still be required. Tree clearing from October 16-November 16 may also result in a not likely to adversely affect determination, but additional data on nearby occurrences of NLEB (non-public information) would be needed from FWS. 4.7 Rock Gnome Lichen Federally listed as an endangered species, rock gnome lichen (Gymnoderma lineare) occurs on rocks in areas of high humidity either at high elevations (usually vertical cliff faces) or on boulders and large rock outcrops in deep river gorges at lower elevations. Distinguishing characteristics include dense colonies of narrow (.04 inch) straps that are blue -grey on the upper surface and generally shiny -white on the lower surface. Near the base they grade to black (the similar species of Squamulose cladonias are never blackened toward the base). Fruiting bodies are borne at the tips of the straps and are black (similar Cladonia species have brown or red fruiting bodies). Flowering occurs July through September. Suitable habitat for this species was not observed within the project boundary. There was no evidence of rock outcrops observed within the project boundary. Additionally, the elevation of the project site was significantly lower than the typical Clearwater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 10 elevation for rock gnome lichen habitats. Rock gnome lichen habitat is typically above 5,000 feet, where clouds or fog provide regular moisture required for suitable habitat. It is the opinion of ClearWater that the proposed project would have no effect on the rock gnome lichen. 4.8 Tricolored Bat Tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) is a small -sized bat that averages 3 to 3.5 inches in length with an average wingspan of approximately 9 inches. The fur color varies from yellow to brown to black, with younger individuals generally having darker coloration. The key characteristic, as the name suggests, is their tricolored back, which is a gradient from dark near the tail, light in the middle, and dark near the head. The tricolored bat is found across the eastern half of North America. In winter months, this species hibernates in humid caves. Specifically in the southeastern US, they have also been found hibernating in road culverts and occasionally in tree cavities. In the spring, summer, and fall, when this species is not hibernating, they can be found in open forests, forest edges, and occasionally in crevices of old buildings. Their diet is composed almost exclusively of flying insects, typically foraged from open fields and waterways along forested areas. This species is currently listed as proposed endangered by the USFWS as of September 13, 2022. No formal federal management guidelines for protecting this species and its associated habitat have been released from USFWS. USFWS has 12 months after the closure of the public notice period (ended November 14, 2022) to determine the final listing status of this species. If this species becomes listed as threatened or endangered, federal management guidelines will be set in place to minimize adverse impacts. Potentially suitable summer habitat for this species was observed on site. The forested areas contain several snags. Until management guidelines from USFWS are published, it is anticipated that a tree clearing moratorium would be put into place from approximately April 1 through October 31 if the proposed endangered listing becomes effective. ClearWater recommends avoiding tree clearing in the non -hibernation season, between April 1 and October 31, to minimize potential impacts to this species. If seasonal tree clearing is conducted in winter months, it would be the opinion of ClearWater that this project may affect but is not likely to adversely affect the tricolored bat. Any updates to the proposed listing of this bat species should be obtained if those updates occur prior to commencement of this project as they could affect tree clearing activities. Clearwater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 11 4.9 White Irisette White Irisette (Sisyrinchium dichotomum) is federally listed as endangered. This plant occurs on rich, basic soils probably weathered from amphibolite, in clearings and the edges of upland woods where the canopy is thin and often where downslope runoff has removed much of the deep litter layer ordinarily present on these sites. This plant grows in a dichotomously branching pattern. It is 4 to 8 inches tall with pale bluish -green basal leaves and tiny white flowers with reflexed petals in a cluster of 4 to 6 at the ends of winged stems. The fruit is round with 3 to 6 seeds. White flowers and dichotomous branching pattern distinguish it from similar species. The species flowers in late May through July (USFWS 2013). Due to the high elevation, soil complex, sparse canopy, and moderately steep slopes potentially suitable habitats for the white irisette were observed in several locations on site. Areas of potential suitable habitat are above 1,300 feet above MSL, on Evard-Cowee complex soil series (Figure 4), are southwest to southeast facing steep, rocky slopes, and have oak -hickory forest types with partially open canopy or edge habitat. Additionally, the underlying geology of these areas is known to contain lenses and layers of silicate and amphibolite rock that tends to result in neutral soil acidity, which is key for this species. The area in which the NHP documented occurrence of white irisette is in a stand of mature oak -hickory forest with an open understory. This area was documented to have been thinned by logging activities (prior to the 2000s), leaving gaps in the canopy that allow partial sunlight to penetrate to the forest floor. The present survey was conducted within the USFWS Designated Survey Window for white irisette (late May - July). Several individuals of Sisyrinchium angustifolium, which is in the same family as the white irisette, were observed. However, no white irisette (Sisyrinchium dichotomum) individuals were observed within the areas of suitable habitat, or elsewhere, on the site. Therefore, it is the opinion of ClearWater that this project is not likely to adversely affect this species. Clearwater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 12 5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS During completion of threatened and endangered species habitat assessments for the Old Charlotte Highway Bailey Tract, ClearWater observed potentially suitable habitat for bog turtle, white irisette, and potentially suitable summer habitat for the NLEB and Tricolored Bat. The northern population of bog turtle does not occur in North Carolina; therefore, would not be adversely affected by this project. To avoid potential impacts to NLEB, ClearWater recommends limiting tree clearing activities to October 16 or November 16, depending on proximity to known hibernacula, to March 31. Consultation with FWS may be required if hibernacula are in close proximity. FWS may also require lighting specifications to minimize adverse effects to this species. For the tricolored bat, ClearWater recommends limiting tree clearing activities from November 1 to March 31 to avoid adverse impacts. Any updates to the proposed listing of this species should be obtained if those updates occur prior tc commencement of this project as they could affect tree clearing activities. A bat survey was not conducted to formally confirm or deny the presence of federally protected bat species; however, conducting a bat survey in the summer active season would determine the presence of absence of federally protected bat species on site. The window for conducting presence/absence surveys is June 1 to August 15. The present survey was conducted within the USFWS Designated Survey Window for white irisette (late May - July). Several individuals of Sisyrinchium angustifolium, were observed. However, no white irisette (Sisyrinchium dichotomum) individuals were observed within the areas of suitable habitat, or elsewhere, on the site. Therefore, it is the opinion of ClearWater that this project is not likely to adversely affect this species. Potential flora was identified to the taxonomic unit level necessary to determine if the observed specimen was a protected species. This survey was conducted during the optimum survey window for mountain sweet pitcher plant, rock gnome lichen, Virginia spiraea, and white irisette. It is of the opinion of ClearWater that the development of the Old Charlotte Highway project is not likely to adversely affect federally protected species listed as potentially occurring within the project boundary. Because of the transitory nature of some of the listed threatened and endangered species and the flower/fruiting periods of some plants; it is possible that endangered species populations and locations may change over time. Therefore, any potential findings at a later date should be fully investigated and coordinated with appropriate agencies to prevent potential adverse impacts. Clearwater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 13 6.0 REFERENCES NCNHP (North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Database). 2021. e; Accessed July 2022 NCWRC. 2020. Appalachian Elktoe Distribution. https://www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Species/Mollusks/Appalachian- Elktoe#3017843-distribution; Accessed July 2022. NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service). 2021. Web Soil Survey for Buncombe County. https:Hwebsoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx; Accessed July 2022. USFWS. 1992. Virginia Spiraea (Spiraea virginiana Britton) Recovery Plan. Newton Corner, Massachusetts. 47 pp. USFWS. 1997. Gray Bat Factsheet. https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/mammals/pdf/gray-bat.pdf; Accessed July 2022. USFWS. 1997. Recovery Plan for Rock Gnome Lichen (Gymnoderma lineare) (Evans) Yoshimura and Sharp. Atlanta, GA. 30 pp. USFWS. 2007. Bald Eagle Fact Sheet. https://www.fws.gov/migratorVbirds/pdf/management/bald-eagle-fact-sheet.pdf; Accessed July 2022. USFWS. 2011. Bog Turtle Fact Sheet. https://www.fws..qov/southeast/pdf/fact- sheet/bog-turtle.pdf; Accessed July 2022. USFWS. 2011. Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant Fact Sheet. https://www.fws.qov/asheville/pdfs/MtSweetPitcherPlant factsheet.pdf; Accessed July 2022. USFWS. 2011. Rock Gnome Lichen Fact Sheet. https://www.fws.gov/southeast/pdf/fact- sheet/rock-gnome-lichen.pdf; Accessed July 2022 USFWS. 2017. Digest of Federal Resource Laws of Interest to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940. https://www.fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/baldeql.html. Accessed July 2022. USFWS. 2019. Appalachian Elktoe. https://www.fws.gov/southeast/wildlife/mussels/appalachian-elktoe/; Accessed July 2022. USFWS. 2019. Bog Turtle. https://www.fws.qov/northeast/nvfo/es/boqturtle.htm; Accessed July 2022 USFWS. 2023. Tricolored bat. Environmental Conservation Online System. https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515. Accessed September 2023. USWFS Asheville Field Office. 2016. Northern long-eared bat - what it means for you project. https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project review/NLEB in WNC.html; Accessed July 2022 USFWS Information, Planning, and Consultation System. 2021. https:Hecos.fws.gov/ipac/; Accessed July 2022. USFWS Midwest Region. 2015. Northern Long-eared Bat Fact Sheet. https://www.fws.gov/Midwest/endangered/mammals/nleb/pdf/NLEBFactSheet0l April20l5.pdf; Accessed July 2022. 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Aauc m...... na �c ��r. rr.•o...�...,.�r�e �a gas - Buncombe County North Carolina at CLearWater An EnviroScience Company® 145 7th Ave West, Suite B Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792 Project Boundary A Aerial Imagery Map NCCGIA 2019 Figure 3 Old Charlotte Highway (Bailey Tract) (+/- 101 AC) Appendix A: US Fish and Wildlife Service I PaC - Official Species List and NC Natural Heritage Program Data ClearWater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 17 (f United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 0'R Asheville Ecological Services Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street Asheville, NC 28801-1082 Phone: (828) 258-3939 Fax: (828) 258-5330 In Reply Refer To: Project Code: 2024-0005751 Project Name: Old Chlt_update October 17, 2023 Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location or may be affected by your proposed project To Whom It May Concern: The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The enclosed species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Please note that new species information can change your official species list. Under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. The Service recommends you visit the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation to ensure your species list is accurate or obtain an updated species list. The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or designated critical habitat. A biological assessment (BA) or biological evaluation (BE) should be completed for your project. A BA is required for major construction activities (or other undertakings having similar physical impacts) considered to be Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c)) (NEPA). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a BE be prepared to determine effects of the action and whether those effects may affect listed species and/or designated critical habitat. Effects of the action are all consequences to listed species or critical habitat that are caused by the proposed action, including the consequences of other 10/17/2023 activities that are caused by the proposed action. A consequence is caused by the proposed action if it is reasonably certain to occur and would not occur "but for" the proposed action.. Recommended contents of a BABE are described at 50 CFR 402.12. More information and resources about project review and preparing a BA/BE can be found at the following web link: https://www.fws. gov/office/asheville-ecological-services/asheville-field-office-online-review- process-overview. If a Federal agency determines listed species and/or designated critical habitat maybe affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. The Service is not required to concur with "no effect" determinations from Federal action agencies. If consultation is required, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species, proposed critical habitat, and at -risk species be addressed within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or licensed applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at the following web link: https://www.fws.gov/media/endangered-species-consultation- handhnnk. Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species under the Act, there are additional responsibilities under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to protect native birds from project - related impacts. Any activity, intentional or unintentional, resulting in take of migratory birds, including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). More information about MBTA and BGEPA can be found at the following web link: https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds. We appreciate your consideration of Federally listed species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species in their project planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please contact our staff at 828-258-3939, if you have any questions. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference the Consultation Code which can be found in the header of this letter. Attachment(s): • Official Species List • USFWS National Wildlife Refuges and Fish Hatcheries ■ Bald & Golden Eagles • Migratory Birds ■ Wetlands OFFICIAL SPECIES LIST This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether 10/17/2023 3 any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action". This species list is provided by: Asheville Ecological Services Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street Asheville, NC 28801-1082 (828) 258-3939 10/17/2023 4 PROJECT SUMMARY Project Code: 2024-0005751 Project Name: Old Chlt_update Project Type: Residential Construction Project Description: Proposed residential development Project Location: The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:// www.google.com/maps/035.5553324,-82,46843145309285,14z 4 ' z ,r 74 k" �h''r�alre�Nw Counties: Buncombe County, North Carolina 10/17/2023 ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES There is a total of 9 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list. Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheries1, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce. See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce. MAMMALS NAME STATUS Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329 Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045 Tricolored Bat Perimyotis sub flavus Proposed No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Endangered Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515 REPTILES NAME STATUS Bog Turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii Similarity of Population: U.S.A. (GA, NC, SC, TN, VA) Appearance No critical habitat has been designated for this species. (Threatened) Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6962 10/17/2023 CLAMS NAME STATUS Appalachian Elktoe Alasmidonta raveneliana Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5039 INSECTS NAME STATUS Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743 FLOWERING PLANTS NAME STATUS Mountain Sweet Pitcher -plant Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonesii Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4283 White Irisette Sisyrinchium dichotomum Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8097 LICHENS NAME STATUS Rock Gnome Lichen Gymnoderma lineare Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3933 CRITICAL HABITATS THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION. YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROJECT(S) MAY HAVE EFFECTS ON ALL ABOVE LISTED SPECIES. USFWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE LANDS AND FISH HATCHERIES Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must undergo a 'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to discuss any questions or concerns. THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS OR FISH HATCHERIES WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA. Roy Cooper, Governor 0■ ■■IF NC DEPARTMENT OF ■ ! ■■k�■A NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ■ ■■■ May 26, 2022 ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. 145 7th Avenue West Hendersonville, INC 28792 RE: 107 Old Clt Highway Tract; 16131 Dear ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.: D. Reid Wilson, Secretary Misty Buchanan Deputy Director, Natural Heritage Program NCN H DE-18088 The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above. A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. These results are presented in the attached 'Documented Occurrences' tables and map. The attached 'Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report. If a Federally -listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one -mile radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here: https://www.fws.gov/offices/Di rectory_/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37. Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission. Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented near the project area. If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance, please contact Rodney A. Butler at rod ney.butler(a)ncdcr.clov or 919-707-8603. Sincerely, NC Natural Heritage Program DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL. AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 1:1 W. JONES STREET, RALEIGI 4_ NC 27fiO3 - 1651 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALCIGH. NC 27699 OFC 915707.9120 • FA 919.707.4121 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area 107 Old Clt Highway Tract Project No. 16131 May 26, 2022 NCNHDE-18088 Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name mmon Name LdbL Element Accuracy Federal State Global State Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank Date Rank Natural 19310 Low Elevation Basic --- 1986-08 A? 2-High --- --- G2 S2 Community Glade (Montane Subtype) Vascular Plant 5053 Draba ramosissima Branching Draba 1974-06 H 3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S2 Rare Peripheral Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area [ite Name Representational Rating Collective Rating Cedar Cliff/Little Cedar Mountain R2 (Very High) C3 (High) No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.orq/helip. Data query generated on May 26, 2022; source: NCNHP, Q1, April 2022. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 2 of 5 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area 107 Old Clt Highway Tract Project No. 16131 May 26, 2022 NCNHDE-18088 Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name WWI Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank �i Date Rank +` ME Dragonfly or 33442 Calopteryx amata Superb Jewelwing 2004-Pre H? 5-Very --- Significantly G5 S1S2 Damselfly Low Rare Natural 19310 Low Elevation Basic --- 1986-08 A? 2-High --- --- G2 S2 Community Glade (Montane Subtype) Natural 40722 Restricted Data Area Contact National Park E 2-High --- --- GNR SNR Community Service for data Vascular Plant 5053 Draba ramosissima Branching Draba 1974-06 H 3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S2 Rare Peripheral Vascular Plant 17520 Draba ramosissima Branching Draba 1985-06 A 3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S2 Rare Peripheral Vascular Plant 11361 Epilobium ciliatum ssp. American Willow -herb 1986-08 E 3-Medium --- Significantly G5T5 S2 ciliatum Rare Peripheral Vascular Plant 14784 Euphorbia commutate Cliff Spurge 1986-08 B 3-Medium --- Threatened G5 S1 Vascular Plant 17061 Euphorbia purpurea Glade Spurge 1986-07 C? 3-Medium --- Significantly G3 S3 Rare Throughout Vascular Plant 19812 Primula meadia Shooting -star 1969-05-23 H 3-Medium --- Special G5 S2S3 Concern Vulnerable Vascular Plant 16033 Rudbeckia triloba var. Chauncey's 1986-08 H? 3-Medium --- Significantly GSTNR S1 beadlei Coneflower Rare Throughout Vascular Plant 1079 Rudbeckia triloba var. Chauncey's 1986-08 H? 3-Medium --- Significantly GSTNR S1 beadlei Coneflower Rare Throughout Page 3 of 5 Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Site Nam Representational Rating Cedar Cliff/Little Cedar Mountain R2 (Very High) Collective Rating C3 (High) Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Managed Area Na77e wner Owner Type Blue Ridge Parkway US National Park Service Federal Mountains -to -Sea Trail NC DNCR, Division of Parks and Recreation State Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.or./q help. Data query generated on May 26, 2022; source: NCNHP, Q1, April 2022. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 4 of 5 W 1 Ga Penney Cove r� S May 26, 2022 Managed Area (MAREA) ❑ NHP Natural Area (NHNA) ❑ Buffered Project Boundary ❑ Project Boundary NCNHDE-18088: 107 Old Clt Highway Tract K71Ci) / 'X . Owenby Cove ti .ti B � � O I � o T� a 4 74 i Ch (nut untam D 0,33 0.65 1.3 Miles Sources: Esn, Airbus OS, USGS, NGA NASA, CGIAR, N Rabinson, NCEAS, NLS, 05. NMA. Geodat rAyrelsen, Rgkswafer L-I. GSA Gealand. FEMA, Inlermap and the GIS usef Wmmunity Saurces� Esri, HERE- Garmin. FAO, NOAA, USGS, 0 OpmStrtMMap aonlributars. and Ibe GIS User Community Page 5of5 Appendix B: Photolog ClearWater, an EnviroScience Company Project #16131 Old Charlotte Hwy (Bailey Tract) Page 18 'T- 'Zd 4 r x a 17 • • 4 '�,-a.�s ice' }-�-�F,yq R+X _ ,��� - �-• �F � 4 1'.::•-' �- �(. A AV I V �fy . � r. '2�61�05120�23�1�2�3 Photo 3. Typical view of oak -hickory forest habitat in the northern half of the property. Photo 4. Typical view of meadow habitat on -site. .. iiii ' x' Photo 7. Typical view of the unnamed tributaries on -site. Photo 8. View of emergent wetland abutting an unnamed tributary.