20020408 Ver 2_Mitigation Site Selection_20150929

Mitigation Site Selection
Methodology
Initial site selection for stream and wetland mitigation sites was undertaken as a desktop
study using ArcView 9.1 software. GIS layers were provided by Richmond County GIS
department. These data included Tax Parcels, Topography, Hydrology, Soils,
Watersheds, Roads and Arial Photography. Wetlands data were obtained from the
National Wetland Inventory (NWI) website. Using these data it was possible to select a
number of sites for more in depth investigation with regard to their suitability as
mitigation sites.
It is highly desirable that any mitigation site be located within the same watershed as the
project for which it is providing mitigation. For this reason the site search was limited to
those parcels of land located within Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUC) # 03040201010 and
located within Richmond County. To further narrow the search all parcels of less than
100 acres were eliminated from the search.
The search was now limited to parcels of 100 acres or greater, located within the 11 -digit
HUC #03040201010. These parcels were saved as a separate layer. At this point the
methodology for the selection of wetland sites and stream sites diverged. Both
methodologies will be discussed separately below.
Stream Sites
To locate likely stream mitigation sites a query was performed to select from the
remaining 100 acre parcels those which contained lengths of stream. The stream layer
provided by Richmond County was used to select those parcels with which it intersected.
All lands in the ownership of the State of North Carolina or the Federal Government were
then eliminated. This reduced the number of parcels remaining to 184. Those sites
containing less than 1000 ft of stream were discarded leaving 169 parcels. In order to
further reduce the number of parcels, those with their centre more than 40,000 linear feet
from the proposed project were discarded. This left a total of 109 parcels. The remaining
parcels were then visually inspected. Twenty sites were selected that appear to have
significant lengths of straight stream channel and that contain both banks of the stream.
These sites were selected as straight channels may indicate that the stream has been
ditched and so would provide the best opportunities for restoration and therefore
mitigation.
A second method was employed to located possible stream mitigation sites in urban
areas. Municipal areas were displayed and overlaid with the stream layer provided by
Richmond County and the 100 yr FEMA floodplain map also provided by Richmond
County. The presence of the floodplain indicates that the area will be free of
development and may be available for mitigation purposes. Long, straight sections of
stream were identified. These are shown in Figure x.x.

Wetland Sites
A wetlands layer containing the wetlands recorded in the NWI was added to the map.
Those parcels which intersected with recorded wetlands were selected and those that did
not were rejected. To narrow the search further, parcels were identified that contained
wetlands that are recorded in the NWI as being partially ditched and drained. These sites
hold the greatest potential for restoration and therefore mitigation. This process resuited
in the identification of 15 potential sites that met the criteria set out above.

Results
Stream sites
Twenty possible stream mitigation sites were identified. These sites are summarized in
Table 1.1 below, and are shown in Figure 1.1.
Table 1.1 Stream Sites
Site Tax Parcel
No. Number Acres Owner Name Address City ZIP
15 PENNINGTON
1 744400393570 138.4836 MCRAE FAMILY LLC PLACE DURHAM NC 27707
2 744400899405 387.5430 EDWARDS WOOD PRODUCT INC P 0 BOX 219 MARSHVILLE, NC 128103
Each of the sites listed in Table 1.1 is discussed briefly below with regard to the features
expected on site.
Site 1.
Total Area: 138.4836 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present:
2172 Linear Feet (shared with Site 7)
COLEY FARMS LIMITED
SPARTANB'URG
3
745400576984
613.8777
PARTNERSHIP
126 COMMONS DR
SC
29302
WOODMONT ASSOC INC ET AL,
19809B NORTH COVE
4
744400545097
547.8778
C/O LEONARD R TAYLOR
RD 203
CORNELIUS, NC
28031
5
745400145586
174.7321
B V HEDRICK GRAVEL & SAND CO
P 0 BOX 1040
SALISBURY NC
28145
16
745400351793
140.4409
INTERNATIONAL PAPER REATLY
3 PARAGON DR
MONTVALE NJ
07645
7
744300046789
356.0116
CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT
WOODMONT ASSOC INC ET AL.
19809B NORTH COVE
8
744400545097
623.0526
C/O LEONARD R TAYLOR
RD 203
CORNELIUS, NC
28031
9
744300046789
332.2482
CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT
10
746100240383
239.4300
DOCKERY NICHOLAS W TRUST
4130 QUAIL VIEW RD
CHARLOTTE NC
28226
11
746100424789
146.9514
DOCKERY NICHOLAS W TRUST
4130 QUAIL VIEW RD
CHARLOTTE NC
28226
12
746000025496
294.1630
JORDAN TIMBER LLC
P 0 BOX 98
MT GILEAD NC
27306
13
734900158172
327.6930
HOGAN MARGARET F
2124 CADDELL RD
HOFFMAN NC
28347
14
738900256448
128.2753
PATE Z V INC
P 0 BOX 159
LAUREL HILL NC
28351
1004 FAYETTEVILLE
15
743500776130
793.1000
CHALK JOHN D, BRYAN L, & EVON
RD
ROCKINGHAM, NC
28379
BRUNSWICK TIMBER LLC /
FOREST INVESTMENTS ASSOC
15 PIEDMONT
16
744000832438
357.4300
LP
CENTER STE 1250
ATLANTA GA
30005
117
734900469727
370.6500
CROSLAND GROUP INC
127 SCALEY BARK RD
CHARLOTTE, N C
28209
118
744100444663
784.5900
BEAVER DAM PINES
P 0 BOX 40
ELLERBE- NC
28338
119
LONG IRVIN B & KATHRYN
ROCKINGHAM, N
749303133363
105.4034
/SKIPPER PARTNERSHIP
339 CURTIS DR
C
28379
865 JOHN L RIEGEL
20
749303412417
905.8900
SUSTAINABLE FORESTS LLC
RD
RIEGELWOOD NC
28456
Each of the sites listed in Table 1.1 is discussed briefly below with regard to the features
expected on site.
Site 1.
Total Area: 138.4836 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present:
2172 Linear Feet (shared with Site 7)

Comments: Channel shared with site 7, very straight, almost certainly ditched,
excellent restoration potential. On flood plain
Site 2.
Total Area: 387.5430 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 5310 Linear Feet
Comments: Appears to have fairly good sinuosity, may have limited restoration
potential other than preservation.
Site 3.
Total Area: 613.8777 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 2 channels; 4291 linear Feet and 4272 Linear Feet
Comments: Northwest channel quite straight but close to property line, wooded.
Southeast channel somewhat less straight. Also channel running along property line with
Site 6.
Site 4.
Total Area: 547.8778 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 1713 Linear Feet
Comments: Flows though cleared land and forest.
Site 5.
Total Area: 174.7321 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 1104 Linear Feet
Comments: Continuation of stream in Site 2. Fairly straight. Channel at northern end
of site.
Site 6.
Total Area: 140.4409 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 1200 Linear Feet
Comments: Shares some channel with Site 3. Probably not a good option
Site 7.
Total Area: 356.0116 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 4613 Linear Feet (2 Channels 2441 if & 2172 lf)
Comments: Northern channel is shared with Site 1. Very straight, almost certainly
ditched, excellent mitigation potential.
Site 8.
Total Area: 623.0526 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 3552 Linear Feet
Comments: Channel not distinct in aerial photo. May have potential.

Site 9.
Total Area: 332.2482 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 6311 Linear Feet (main channel), 2118 Linear Feet
(tributary), 755 Linear Feet (tributary), 2673 Linear Feet, 2283 Linear Feet. Total:
14140 Linear Feet
Comments: One large channel and two smaller tributaries north. Two small channels
in South. Potential may exist on smaller channels. This site is very close to impacted
area, northern channels in same 14 digit HUC.
Site 10.
Total Area: 239.4300 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 3734 Linear Feet
Comments: Channel probably small, wooded.
Site 11.
Total Area: 146.9514 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 2198 Linear Feet
Comments: Close to property line. Pond on stream.
Site 12.
Total Area: 294.1630 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 2810 Linear Feet
Comments: Channel is quite straight and may be ditched. Appears to have good
mitigation potential.
Site 13.
Total Area: 327.6930 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 2392 Linear Feet
Comments: Site appears to be cleared for agriculture. Channel straight and probably
ditched. Excellent potential
Site 14.
Total Area: 128.2753 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 4538 Linear Feet
Comments: Channel quite straight, possibly wetland/linear pond however. Possibly
more channel present. Quite open
Site 15.
Total Area: 793.1000 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 5933 Linear Feet
Comments: Channel probably small, possibly intermittent.
Site 16.
Total Area: 357.4300 acres

Length of Stream Channel Present: 10185 Linear Feet (Two channels 7633 and 2552 If)
Comments: Long straight channel, wooded.
Site 17.
Total Area: 370.6500 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 2848 Linear Feet (Two Channels 1711 and 1137 It)
Comments: Two channels both straight, one in open farmland.
Site 18.
Total Area: 784.5900 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 16775 Linear Feet (in three channels)
Comments: Channels on flood plain. Topo nice. Possibly ditched in some places
Site 19.
Total Area: 105.4034 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 1444 Linear Feet
Comments: Forested, channel probably small
Site 20.
Total Area: 905.8900 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 7501 Linear Ft in two channels (3777 and 37241f)
Comments: Forested, pond on southern channel.

Results
Stream sites
Twenty possible stream mitigation sites were identified. These sites are summarized in
Table 1.1 below, and are shown in Figure 1.1.
Table 1.1 Stream Sites
Site
Tax Parcel
No.
Number Acres
Owner Name
Address
city
15 PENNINGTON
1
744400393570 138.4836
MCRAE FAMILY LLC
PLACE
DURHAM NC
12
1 744400899405 387.5430 EDWARDS WOOD PRODUCT INC
P 0 BOX 219
MARSHVILLE, NC
COLEY FARMS LIMITED
SPARTANB'URG
3
745400576984 613.8777
PARTNERSHIP
126 COMMONS DR
SC
WOODMONT ASSOC INC ET AL,
198098 NORTH COVE
4
744400545097 547.8778
C/O LEONARD R TAYLOR
RD 203
CORNELIUS, NC
5
745400145586 174.7321 B V HEDRICK GRAVEL & SAND CO
P 0 BOX 1040
SALISBURY NC
16
745400351793 140.4409 INTERNATIONAL PAPER REATLY
3 PARAGON DR
MONTVALE NJ
7
744300046789 356.0116 CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT
WOODMONT ASSOC INC ET AL.
198098 NORTH COVE
8
744400545097
623.0526
C/O LEONARD R TAYLOR
RD 203
CORNELIUS, NC
19
744300046789 332.2482 CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT
10
746100240383 239.4300 DOCKERY NICHOLAS W TRUST
4130 QUAIL VIEW RD
CHARLOTTE NC
11
746100424789 146.9514 DOCKERY NICHOLAS W TRUST
4130 QUAIL VIEW RD
CHARLOTTE NC
12
746000025496 294.1630 JORDAN TIMBER LLC
P O BOX 98
MT GILEAD NC
13
734900158172 327.6930 HOGAN MARGARET F
2124 CADDELL RD
HOFFMAN NC
14
738900256448 128.2753 PATE Z V INC
P 0 BOX 159
LAUREL HILL NC
1004 FAYETTEVILLE
15
743500776130
793.1000
CHALK JOHN D, BRYAN L, & EVON
RD
ROCKINGHAM, NC
BRUNSWICK TIMBER LLC /
FOREST INVESTMENTS ASSOC
15 PIEDMONT
16
744000832438
357.4300
LP
CENTER STE1250
ATLANTA GA
17
734900469727 370.6500 CROSLAND GROUP INC
127 SCALEY BARK RD
CHARLOTTE, N C
18
744100444663 784.5900 BEAVER DAM PINES
P 0 BOX 40
ELLERBE, NC
LONG IRVIN B & KATHRYN ROCKINGHAM, N
19 749303133363 105.4034 /SKIPPER PARTNERSHIP 339 CURTIS DR C
865 JOHN L RIEGEL
20 749303412417 905.8900 SUSTAINABLE FORESTS LLC RD RIEGELWOOD NC
Each of the sites listed in Table 1.1 is discussed briefly below with regard to the features
expected on site.
Site 1.
Total Area: 138.4836 acres
Length of Stream Channel Present: 2172 Linear Feet (shared with Site 7)
ZIP
27707 1
28103 I
29302
28031 1
28145
07645
P4 11A
28226
28226
27306
28347
28351
28379 1
30005 1
28209
28338
28379
28456

Site 3
Total Area: 327.6930 acres
Drained Wetland Area: 19.208 acres
Emergent Wetland Area: 0
Comments: all in one wetland.
Site 4
Total Area: 128.2753 acres
Drained Wetland Area: 4.796 acres
Emergent Wetland Area: 0
Comments:
Site 5
Total Area: 446.5494 acres
Drained Wetland Area: 2.6427 acres
Emergent Wetland Area: 0
Comments:
Site 6
Total Area: 240.8935 acres
Drained Wetland Area: 2.906 acres
Emergent Wetland Area: 0
Comments:
Site 7
Total Area: 340.6892 acres
Drained Wetland Area: 13.2547 acres
Emergent Wetland Area: 2.153 acres
Comments:
Site 8
Total Area: 395.9588 acres
Drained Wetland Area: 21.6229 acres
Emergent Wetland Area: 0
Comments: Very fragmented
Site 9
Total Area: 248.5053 acres
Drained Wetland Area: 4.235 acres
Emergent Wetland Area: 0
Comments:

Site 10
Total Area: 357.4300 acres
Drained Wetland Area: 1.756 acres
Emergent Wetland Area: 1.165 acres
Comments:
Site 11
Total Area: 151.8300 acres
Drained Wetland Area: 28.704 acres
Emergent Wetland Area: 0
Comments:
Site 12
Total Area: 325.8400 acres
Drained Wetland Area: 16.99 acres
Emergent Wetland Area: 3.235 acres
Comments:
Site 13
Total Area: 370.6500 acres
Drained Wetland Area: 4.337 acres
Emergent Wetland Area: 4.337 acres
Continents: Partially ditched and drained emergent wetland. All in one block.
Site 14
Total Area: 331.5800 acres
Drained Wetland Area: 7.941 acres
Emergent Wetland Area: 2.295 acres (drained)
Comments: Emergent Wetland is partially ditched and drained and included in
Drained Wetland acreage.
Site 15
Total Area: 227.2200 acres
Drained Wetland Area: 11.017 acres
Emergent Wetland Area: 0
Comments: All in one block.

Joint Wetland and Stream Sites
A number of the sites discussed above are included in both the Stream list and the
Wetland list. Those sites are as follows:
Stream Site 12 = Wetland Site 2
Stream Site 13 = Wetland Site 3
Stream Site 14 = Wetland Site 4
Stream Site 16 = Wetland Site 10
Stream Site 17 = Wetland Site 13