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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240680 Ver 1_U-6087 Permit App_20240513STATE.,N y STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Roy COOPER J.R. "JOEY" HOPKINS GOVERNOR SECRETARY May 61h, 2024 Mr. Steve Brumagin, NCDOT Regulatory Project Manager U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 8430 University Executive Park Drive, Suite 615 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 Ms. Mary Beth Plummer, Transportation Permitting Branch NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources 610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 SUBJECT: U-6087 Permit Application, NCDOT Division 10 The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing to construct a Roundabout (hereafter RAB) at the intersection of Wesley Chapel Road (SR-1377) and Potter Road (SR-1346) in Union County. During the construction of the proposed RAB, a pipe under SR-1346 that carries an unnamed tributary to Price Mill Creek (NCDWR Index No. 11-138-2-2, Class C) is proposed to be replaced to accommodate a wider fill slope. On November 8t", 2023, Steve Brumagin (USACE), Mary Beth Plummer (NCDWR), Caleb BrabbleRose (NCDOT), and William Wescott (NCDOT) met onsite to verify the presence and boundaries of potential Waters of the United States. The current pipe is 45-feet of 24-inch CMP, and the proposed structure is two 54-feet, 30-inch RCP culverts (see attached permit drawings). NCDOT requests 9 feet of permanent impacts on this UT for increased pipe length, and 10 feet of permanent impacts for a proposed rip rap scour protection at the outlet. NCDOT also requests 10 feet of temporary impacts for dewatering if needed. While these impacts are below the impact threshold for the USACE Nationwide Permit No. 3 notification and NCDWR General Certification No. 4239, NCDOT also requests concurrence for tree clearing for this project, which we recommend May Effect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect the Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus) upon formal listing. Approximately 1 acre of tree clearing is associated with this project. On February 13t'`, 2024, the North Carolina Department of Transportation received concurrence for these impacts from the USFWS (letter attached). NCDOT has agreed to implement these following conservation measures for this project: 1. Tree clearing will take place from October 16 to March 31, pending the federal listing of the tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus). Mailing Address: Telephone: (704) 983-4400 Location: NC department of transportation Fax: (704) 982-3146 716 west main street Division ofhighways Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 Albemarle, NC28001 716 West main street Albemarle, NC28001 Website: www.ncdot.gov 2. Tree clearing will be minimized to the maximum extent possible and limits will be clearly marked for the contractor. 3. Percussive activities and blasting will not occur. 4. Night work and associated temporary lighting will not occur. 5. No additional permanent lighting will be added to the roadway. I am enclosing a PCN application, a Natural Resources Technical Memorandum, informal conference opinion from the USFWS, drawings showing the proposed work, maps, and other supporting project information. Permits Requested NCDOT is hereby requesting impacts for tree clearing that May Affect, but are Not Likely to Adversely Affect the Tricolored bat. NCDOT is also hereby requesting 29 linear feet of stream impacts to a UT to Price Mill Creek. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (252)236-8106 or email at mcbrabblerose@ncdot.gov. Your early review and consideration will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, M. Caleb BrabbleRose, NCDOT Division 10 Environmental Specialist II Cc: Joel M. Howard, NCDOT PDEA Engineer William Wescott, NCDOT Division Environmental Officer Donald Griffith, NCDOT Project Manager 05/09/24 2 of 2 0 Nationwide & General Permits Checklist Recommend starting when project appears on 13t" Month Let List. Task [0 Ensure Pre -Filing Request complete, or complete form. ZProtected species surveys valid, resolved, or scheduled. QConcurrence requested (if necessary) ✓❑ Moratoriums solidified with division and/or contracts Z Tribal Coordination letters sent/ received for county of project. 0 Archaeology letter 0 Historic Properties and Landscapes letter FJ NEPA/SEPA Document ❑Send debit ledger check for mitigation (if necessary), Prepare DMS Request Form (if necessary) 0 Prepare Cover Letter, if needed. Only recommend if complicated. (e.g., several impact sites, multiple impact types, ePCN cannot "stand alone") Source Check 2022 Mass Request here Link to Pre -Filing Request form at DWR I ink to IPq('. Link to SharePoint Check Tribal Coordination List here Link to SharePoint Link to SharePoint Link to SharePoint Link to SharePoint Template on ECAP Website Send Debit Ledger Check to: wbchilton@ncdot.gov Template on ECAP Website Permit Drawings 0 4 8 16 US Feet 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- Proposed Roadway Current Roadway Proposed Rip Rap Current Pipe Proposed Pipe Potential Stream Current Toe of Slope Proposed Toe of Slope J Site 1 Project STIP: U-6087 WBS No.: 47882.1.1 Permit Drawings Union County, NC SHEET 1 WETLAND AND SURFACE WATER IMPACTS SUMMARY Site No. Station (From/To) Structure Size / Type Permanent Fill In Wetlands (ac) Temp. Fill In Wetlands (ac) Excavation in Wetlands (ac) Mechanized Clearing in Wetlands (ac) Hand Clearing in Wetlands (ac) Permanent SW impacts (ac) Temp. SW impacts (ac) Existing Channel Impacts Permanent (ft) Existing Channel Impacts Temp. (ft) Natural Stream Design (ft) 1 -L- Sta. 11+48.56 Dewatering < 0.01 10 1 -L- Sta. 11+48.56 Bank Stabilization < 0.01 10 1 -L- Sta. 11+48.56 (2) 54 LF of 30" RCP < 0.01 9 TOTALS': < 0.01 < 0.01 19 10 0 *Rounded totals are sum of actual impacts NOTES: 2018 Feb Protected Species/ Section 7 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Roy COOPER GOVERNOR DATE: October 12', 2023 TO: File FROM: Caleb BrabbleRose, Division 10 Environmental Specialist SUBJECT: Natural Resources Technical Memorandum INTRODUCTION J.R. "JOEY" HOPKfNs SECRETARY The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to construct a Roundabout at the intersection of SR-1377 (Wesley Chapel Road) and SR-1346 (Potter Road) in Union County (STIP: U-6087). The following Natural Resources Technical Memorandum (NRTM) has been prepared to assist in the preparation of the appropriate environmental documentation. PROTECTED SPECIES As of August 8th, 2032, The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists the following federally protected species within the study area under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) (Table 1). For each species, a discussion of the presence or absence of habitat is included below along with the Biological Conclusion recommended based on survey results in the study area. Table 1. Federally protected species listed for project study area. Scientific Name Common Name Federal Status Habitat Present Biological Conclusion Lasmigona decorates Carolina Heelsplitter E No No Effect Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's Sunflower E Yes No Effect Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac E Yes No Effect Perimyotis subflavus Tricolored Bat PE Yes MANLAA T — Threatened E — Endangered PE — Proposed Endangered MA;NLAA — May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect Carolina Heelsplitter USFWS optimal survey window: March 1 - November 1 (optimal) Biological Conclusion: No Effect Although an onsite investigation on August loth, 2023, found 1 stream in the study area, this stream was determined to have too low a base flow to be considered habitat. Therefore, August 2023 Natural Resources Technical Memo STIP HS-2010A, Mecklenburg County, N.C. no habitat for this species onsite. There is no USFWS final critical habitat for this this species within the project study area, and there are no NCNHP element occurrences (accessed August 2023) within 1 mile of the project study area. As there is no habitat on site for this species, and there are no populations within one mile, it is recommended that this project will have No Effect on this species. Schweinitz's sunflower USFWS optimal survey window: Late August - October Biological Conclusion: No Effect Suitable habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower is present in the maintained overhead utility corridors and roadside areas. A pedestrian survey was performed on August loth, 2023 of the suitable habitat areas. No individuals were observed. A review of NHP records (accessed August 7th, 2023) lists no known occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area. As no individuals were observed during on -site surveys, and no populations have been reported within 1 mile of the PSA, it is recommended that this project will have No Effect on this species. Michaux's sumac USFWS Optimal Survey Window: May — October Biological Conclusion: No Effect An on -site investigation indicated the study area does contain suitable habitat for Michaux's Sumac in the forested areas outside of NCDOT ROWS. The area was surveyed by NCDOT biologists on September 2"d, 2022, and August loth, 2023, and found no individuals onsite. A review of NHP records on August 7th, 2023 indicates one historic occurrence within 1.0 mile of the study area, but no current occurrences are listed in Union County. As no individuals were observed during on -site surveys, and no current populations have been reported within 1 mile of the PSA, it is recommended that this project will have No Effect on this species. Tri-colored Bat As of August loth, 2023, the Tricolored -Bat (hereafter TCB) is proposed as endangered by the USFWS, and as such, receives no formal protection under the ESA. In preparation of the imminent uplisting of this species, likely habitat will be discussed, and a biological conclusion will be recommended. Currently, NCDOT Biological Surveys Group recommends following the survey guidelines for Indiana bat and Gray Bat: There is potential habitat for this species in the form of trees greater than 3" in DBH outside of the heavily maintained NCDOT and Utility ROW. A review of NCNHP element occurrences, accessed on April 7th, 2023, lists no occurrences within 1.0 miles of the project study area. As there is potential habitat onsite, but no occurrences are listed, it is recommended that this project May Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect this species. 2 August 2023 Natural Resources Technical Memo STIP HS-2010A, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act is enforced by the USFWS. Golden eagles do not nest in North Carolina. Habitat for the bald eagle primarily consists of mature forests in proximity to large bodies of open water for foraging. Large dominant trees are utilized for nesting sites, typically within 1.0 mile of open water. A desktop-GIS assessment of the project study area, as well as the area within a 1.0-mile radius of the project limits, was performed on August 7th, 2023 using recent color aerials. Several water bodies large enough or sufficiently open to be considered potential feeding sources were identified. Since there was foraging habitat within the review area, a survey of the project study area and the area within 660 feet of the project limits was conducted, and no nests of sufficient size to be used by Eagles were observed. Additionally, a review of the NHP database on August 7th, 2023 revealed no known occurrences of this species within 1.0 mile of the project study area. Due to the lack of habitat, known occurrences, and minimal impact anticipated for this project, it has been determined that this project will not affect this species. Essential Fish Habitat There is no Essential Fish Habitat identified within the study area. WATER RESOURCES Water resources in the study area are part of the Yadkin Pee -Dee basin (U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Units 030501030202). One stream, a UT to Price Mill Creek (NCDWR Index No. 1I- 138-2-2, Class C) was identified in the study area (Table 2). Table 2. Streams in the study area Bank Bankfull NCDWR Index Best Usage Depth Stream Name Height Width Number Classification (ft) ft ft UT to Price Mill Creek 11-138-2-2 C 1 3 <1 There are no designated trout waters, anadromous fish waters, or primary nursery areas present in the study area. No streams within the study area or within 1.0 mile downstream are classified as high -quality water, outstanding resource waters, WS-I or WS-II water supply watershed. The North Carolina 2022 Final 303(d) list of impaired waters identifies the no watersheds within the study area as impaired due to benthos. Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S. 3 August 2023 Natural Resources Technical Memo STIP HS-2010A, Mecklenburg County, N.C. One potential jurisdictional stream was identified within the study area (Table 3). All streams in the study area have been designated as warm water streams for the purposes of stream mitigation. Table 3. Characteristics of jurisdictional streams in the study area Length Compensatory River Basin Map ID Classification ft. Mitigation Required Buffer PSI C None None Total While one area was investigated, no potential jurisdictional wetlands were identified within the study area. The location of two datapoints is shown in Figure 3. A USCE wetland determination form for both datapoints is included in this report. N. C. River Basin Buffer Rules No part of the project study area falls within a NC River Basin Buffer. Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters There are no Navigable Waters under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act within the PSA. Coastal Area Management Act Areas of Environmental Concern There are no Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) identified in the study area. Coastal Barrier Resources System No Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) units exist within the study area. 4 August 2023 Natural Resources Technical Memo STIP HS-2010A, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Qualifications of Contributors Principal Investigator: Joel Howard Education: B.S. Biology, Botany; 2001 Experience: PDEA Engineer, NCDOT Division 10, 2004 — Present Environmental Specialist, ITAM Program United States Department of the Army, 1991 - 2004 Responsibilities: NEPA, permits, T/E species assessment, wetland and stream delineation Secondary Investigator: William Wescott Education: B.S. Wildlife Management; 1990 M.S. Soil Science; 1994 Experience: Division Environmental Officer, NCDOT Division 10, 2023 -- Present NEPA Coordinator, USMC, 2020 — 2022 Environmental Consultant, 2015 -- 2023 Regulatory Specialist / Project Manager, USACE, 2002 — 2014 Biologist, NCWRC, 1995 -- 2002 Responsibilities: NEPA, permits, T/E species assessment, wetland and stream delineation Secondary Investigator: Caleb BrabbleRose Education: B.S. Biology, Environmental Science; 2018 Experience: Environmental Specialist, NCDOT, 2022-present Restoration Specialist, HARP, 2021 Research Scientist, Wake Forest University, 2018-2021 Responsibilities: T/E species assessment, wetland and stream delineation, document prep 5 August 2023 �fl 51 0 A 0 O � L, n � m � z � a Matthews i v / i North Fork C, 00* c 07 � `Creek o � � i o Stallings Lake Park i '�'eeRd � Indian Trail i i i i a i o 74 i 16 i a i Project Study Area Weddington ar/orrP s Wesley Chapel H. 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Coastal Relief Model. Data refreshed April, 2023. Topographic Map Figure 3A STIR U-6087 SR-1377 (Wesley Chapel Road) I Union County OF p1ORTy C4 9 99T Q�P OF TR AState of North Carolina Department of Transportation Aerial Photography Map Figure 3B STIR U-6087 SR-1377 (Wesley Chapel Road) I Union County NORTH cl O 9 y v 0 O P OFTRpNSQ°�� State of North Carolina National Wetland Inventory Map Department of Transportation Figure 4 STIR U-6087 SR-1377 (Wesley Chapel Road) I Union County QPQ��EtdT OF Tye' FISH W LDU E SERVICE q`` tim United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE H 3 8� Asheville Field Office��� 160 Zillicoa Street Suite B Asheville, North Carolina 28801 February 13, 2024 M. Caleb BrabbleRose Division 10 Environmental Specialist II North Carolina Department of Transportation 716 West Main Street Albemarle, North Carolina 28801 Subject: Informal Conference for Roundabout Construction at Wesley Chapel Road and Potter Road Intersection in Union County (TIP No. U-6087, Service Log 924-175) Dear M. Caleb BrabbleRose: On December 13, 2023, we received your request to initiate informal conference procedures for effects the subject project may have on federally proposed species. We have reviewed the information you submitted, and the following is provided in accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.§ 4321 et seq.); the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661 - 6670; and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 - 1543) (Act). Proiect Description According to the information provided, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to construct a roundabout at the Wesley Chapel Road and Potter Road intersection in Union County. The primary purpose of the project is to improve the serviceability and safety of the existing intersection. Site conditions of the project area consist of residential housing and agricultural fields. Approximately 1 acre of clearing and grubbing will occur. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is the federal lead for this project for section 7 purposes, with authority delegated to NCDOT. NCDOT has agreed to implement the following conservation measures for the project: 1. Tree clearing will take place from October 16 to March 31, pending the federal listing of the tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus). 2. Tree clearing will be minimized to the maximum extent possible and limits will be clearly marked for the contractor. 3. Percussive activities and blasting will not occur. 4. Night work and associated temporary lighting will not occur. 5. No additional permanent lighting will be added to the roadway. Federally Listed Species The information provided indicates that "No Effect" (NE) determinations have been made for Carolina heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata), Michaux sumac (Rhus michauxii), and Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii). In instances of suitable habitat being absent from the action area (and downstream of the action area in the case of aquatic species), we would agree that NE determinations are appropriate. In instances where suitable habitat is present and botanical surveys conducted during the optimal survey window and within the past 1 or 2 years (depending on the species) have negative results, we would concur with a biological determination of "may affect, not likely to adversely affect" (NLAA). We acknowledge that the request for consultation did not include these species. This information is provided for the sake of the administrative record. The correspondence received from NCDOT requests conference for tricolored bat. Suitable forested habitat consisting of pines and mixed hardwoods (loblolly pine, (Pious taeda), red maple, (Acer rubrum), laurel oak, (Quercus laurifolia), and sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)) provides suitable roosting and commuting habitat within the action area. One 24-inch diameter culvert is described within the action area, which is below NCDOT's standard diameter for conducting surveys for bat presence. On September 14, 2022, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published a proposal in the Federal Register to list the tricolored bat as endangered under the Act. As a result, NCDOT has requested a conference for the tricolored bat as the project may be on -going after the effective date of any final listing rule, if one is published. Based on the information provided, the analysis above, and the commitments to minimize project impacts, we have determined that the proposed project will not jeopardize the continued existence of the tricolored bat. Additionally, we would concur with the NCDOT's determination that the project is NLAA the tricolored bat should it become listed. Conservation Recommendations Conservation recommendations are discretionary agency activities to minimize or avoid adverse effects of a proposed action on listed species or critical habitat, to help implement recovery plans, or to develop information. General recommendations for the benefit of fish and wildlife resources are provided here: Survey the 24-inch diameter culvert to the best of abilities prior to project work to ensure absence of roosting bats. Where appropriate, replant cleared forested area with native trees and shrubs to replace suitable roosting and commuting bat habitat. Reinitiation Notice We believe the requirements under section 7 of the Act are fulfilled for the federally listed species discussed above. However, obligations under section 7 must be reconsidered if (1) new information reveals impacts of this proposed action may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) this proposed action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed, or critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the proposed action. We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments. Please contact Ms. Holland Youngman of our staff at hollandyouungmankfws.gov if you have any questions. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Service Log 924-175. Sincerely, - - original signed - - Janet Mizzi Field Supervisor 2 USDA United States Department of Agriculture N RCS Natural Resources Conservation Service A product of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, a joint effort of the United States Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies, State agencies including the Agricultural Experiment Stations, and local participants Custom Soil Resource Report for Union County, North Carolina October 6, 2023 529500 35° 0' 50" N r �i r �i r �i r �i r �i r �i 35° 0' 20" N 529500 529600 529700 5298M 529900 Map Scale: 1:4,480 if printed on A portrait (8.5" x 11") sheet. Meters $ N 0 50 100 200 300 Feet 0 200 400 800 1200 Map projection: Web Mercator Comer coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 17N WGS84 24 Custom Soil Resource Report Map—Hydric Rating by Map Unit 529600 529700 5298M 5299M 0 530100 35° 0'50" N r �i r �i r �i r �i r �i r �i 35° 0'20" N 530100 0 Custom Soil Resource Report MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (A01) Transportation The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 0 Area of Interest (AOI) E F Rails 1 :24,000. Soils ­0 Interstate Highways Soil Rating Polygons Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. US Routes Hydric (100%) Major Roads Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause 0 Hydric (66 to 99%) misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil 0 Hydric (33 to 65%) Local Roads line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of Background contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed 0 Hydric (1 to 32%) Aerial Photography scale. 0 Not Hydric (0%) Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map 0 Not rated or not available measurements. Soil Rating Lines Hydric (100%) Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: * 0 Hydric (66 to 99%) Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) r 0 Hydric (33 to 65%) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator * 0 Hydric (1 to 32%) projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts Pm 0 Not Hydric (0%) distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more f Not rated or not available accurate calculations of distance or area are required. Soil Rating Points Hydric (100%) This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. 0 Hydric (66 to 99%) ❑ Hydric (33 to 65%) Soil Survey Area: Union County, North Carolina Survey Area Data: Version 24, Sep 13, 2023 0 Hydric (1 to 32%) 0 Not Hydric (0%) Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Not rated or not available Water Features Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Mar 13, 2022—May Streams and Canals 9, 2022 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. 25 Custom Soil Resource Report Table—Hydric Rating by Map Unit Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI BaB Badin channery silt loam, 0 8.8 10.5% 2 to 8 percent slopes BdB2 Badin channery silty clay 0 4.0 4.7% loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded CmB Cid channery silt loam, 1 0 42.5 50.6% to 5 percent slopes GsB Goldston-Badin complex, 0 6.6 7.8% 2 to 8 percent slopes TaB Tarrus gravelly silt loam, 0 7.9 9.4% 2 to 8 percent slopes TbB2 Tarrus gravelly silty clay 0 9.0 10.8% loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded TuB Tarrus-Urban land 0 0.5 0.6% complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes W Water 0 4.8 5.7% Totals for Area of Interest 84.0 100.0% Rating Options—Hydric Rating by Map Unit Aggregation Method: Percent Present Component Percent Cutoff.- None Specified Tie -break Rule: Lower W U.S. Army Corps of Engineers OMB Control #: 0710-xxxx, Exp: Pending WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT: See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a) Project/Site: U-6087 RAB on Potter and Wes Chapel City/County: Wesley Chapel, NC Sampling Date: 10/5/2023 Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: DP1 Investigator(s): M Caleb BrabbleRose, William Wescott Section, Township, Range: Wesley Chapel, NC Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): Valley Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 1 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 35.01052°N Long: 80.67388°W Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: Cid channery silt loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes NWI classification: None Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology X naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS —Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Remarks: Surface hydrology of this site is primarily due to overland flow being impounded by a downed tree at the most downhill portion of the site. Soils on site are not indicative of hydric soils. Rainfall for past three months was normal or above normal (data from WETS table, and recent rainfall data collected aprox. 3 mi to the east). HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply) —Surface Soil Cracks (136) _Surface Water (Al) _True Aquatic Plants (1314) _Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138) —High Water Table (A2) —Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) —Drainage Patterns (1310) _Saturation (A3) X Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) _Moss Trim Lines (1316) —Water Marks (131) —Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) _ Dry -Season Water Table (C2) _Sediment Deposits (132) _Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) _Crayfish Burrows (C8) _Drift Deposits (133) _Thin Muck Surface (C7) _Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) _Algal Mat or Crust (134) _Other (Explain in Remarks) _Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) _Iron Deposits (135) _Geomorphic Position (D2) —Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137) _Shallow Aquitard (D3) X Water -Stained Leaves (139) _ Microtopographic Relief (D4) Aquatic Fauna (1313) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches): >20 Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth (inches): >20 Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth (inches): >20 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: Downed tree is acting as a dam to impound water in site. Site receives overland flow from highway causeway directly up slope. Current impoundment is primarily responsible for the hydrology indicators. ENG FORM 6116-4-SG, JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0 VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: DP1 Absolute Dominant Indicator Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30ft ) % Cover Species? Status Dominance Test worksheet: 1. Carpinus caroliniana 1 No FAC Number of Dominant Species 2. Quercus phellos 5 Yes FAC That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A) 3. Quercus alba 1 No FACU Total Number of Dominant 4. Liquidambar styraciflua 1 No FAC Species Across All Strata: 5 (B) 5. Percent of Dominant Species 6. That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 80.0% (A/B) 7. Prevalence Index worksheet: 8 =Total Cover Total % Cover of: Multiply by: 50% of total cover: 4 20% of total cover: 2 OBL species 0 x 1 = 0 Saplinq/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft ) FACW species 4 x 2 = 8 1. Carpinus caroliniana 12 Yes FAC FAC species 90 x 3 = 270 2. Fraxinus pennsylvanica 3 No FACW FACU species 70 x 4 = 280 3. Lindera benzoin 6 Yes FAC UPL species 0 x 5 = 0 4. Ligustrum sinense 4 No FACU Column Totals: 164 (A) 558 (B) 5. Elaeagnus angustifolia 3 No FACU Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.40 6. Populus deltoides 1 No FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 7. _ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 8. X 2 - Dominance Test is >50% 9. 3 - Prevalence Index is :53.0' 29 =Total Cover 4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting 50% of total cover: 15 20% of total cover: 6 data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30ft ) -Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 1. Ligustrum sinense 11 No FACU 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be 2. Toxicodendron radicans 7 No FAC present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata: 3. Lonicera japonica 50 Yes FACU 4. Juncus effusus 1 No FACW Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or 5. Ilex opaca 1 No FACU more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of 6 height. 7. Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less 8. than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft 9 (1 m) tall. 10. Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless 11. of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. 70 =Total Cover Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in 50% of total cover: 35 20% of total cover: 14 height. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30ft ) 1. Toxicodendron radicans 2 No FAC 2. Smilax rotundifolia 50 Yes FAC 3. Campsis radicans 5 No FAC 4. 5. Hydrophytic 57 =Total Cover Vegetation 50% of total cover: 29 20% of total cover: 12 Present? Yes X No Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) ENG FORM 6116-4-SG, JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point: DP1 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-4 2.5Y 5/3 98 7.5YR 5/8 2 C PL Loamy/Clayey 4-7 2.5Y 7/4 85 7.5YR 5/8 15 C M Loamy/Clayey 7-20 2.5Y 6/4 60 7.5YR 5/8 40 C M Loamy/Clayey 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains Hydric Soil Indicators: _ Histosol (Al) _ Histic Epipedon (A2) —Black Histic (A3) —Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _Stratified Layers (A5) 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) _Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) _Thick Dark Surface (Al2) _Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) _Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _Sandy Redox (S5) _Stripped Matrix (S6) Dark Surface (S7) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: Depth (inches): Remarks: _ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148) _Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148) _Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136) —Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) —Depleted Matrix (F3) _ Redox Dark Surface (F6) —Depleted Dark Surface (F7) _ Redox Depressions (F8) _Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N, MLRA 136) _ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136) _ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147, 148) 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: _2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147) _Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 147, 148) _Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 136, 147) —Red Parent Material (F21) (outside MLRA 127, 147, 148) _Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22) Other (Explain in Remarks) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X ENG FORM 6116-4-SG, JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers OMB Control #: 0710-xxxx, Exp: Pending WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT: See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a) Project/Site: U-6087 RAB on Potter and Wes Chapel City/County: Wesley Chapel, NC Sampling Date: 10/5/2023 Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: DP2 Investigator(s): M Caleb BrabbleRose, William Wescott Section, Township, Range: Wesley Chapel, NC Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): Hillside Local relief (concave, convex, none): Convex Slope (%): 1-5 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 35.01059°N Long: 80.67431°W Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: Cid channery silt loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes NWI classification: None Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS —Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X Remarks: Rainfall for past three months was normal or above normal (data from WETS table, and recent rainfall data collected aprox. 3 mi to the east) HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply) —Surface Soil Cracks (136) _Surface Water (Al) _True Aquatic Plants (1314) _Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138) —High Water Table (A2) —Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) —Drainage Patterns (1310) _Saturation (A3) _Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) _Moss Trim Lines (1316) —Water Marks (131) —Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) _ Dry -Season Water Table (C2) _Sediment Deposits (132) _Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) _Crayfish Burrows (C8) _Drift Deposits (133) _Thin Muck Surface (C7) _Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) _Algal Mat or Crust (134) _Other (Explain in Remarks) _Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) _Iron Deposits (135) _Geomorphic Position (D2) —Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137) _Shallow Aquitard (D3) —Water-Stained Leaves (139) _ Microtopographic Relief (D4) Aquatic Fauna (1313) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches): >20 Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth (inches): >20 Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth (inches): >20 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: ENG FORM 6116-4-SG, JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0 VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: DP2 Absolute Dominant Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30ft ) % Cover Species? 1. Carya tomentosa 9 Yes 2. Quercus nigra 3 Yes 3. Populus deltoides 1 No 4. Liquidambar styraciflua 2 No 5. Juniperus virginiana 2 No 6. Acer rubrum 1 No 7. 18 =Total Cover 50% of total cover: 9 20% of total cover: Saplinq/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft ) 1. Carya tomentosa 27 Yes 2. Quercus nigra 11 No 3. Quercus velutina 5 No 4. Lindera benzoin 8 No 5. Liquidambar styraciflua 2 No 6. Carpinus caroliniana 13 Yes 7. 8. 9. 66 =Total Cover 50% of total cover: 33 20% of total cover: Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30ft ) 1. Carya tomentosa 7 Yes 2. Quercus nigra 7 Yes 3. Quercus velutina 1 No 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 15 =Total Cover 50% of total cover: 8 20% of total cover: Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30ft ) 1. Lonicera japonica 3 Yes 2. Parthenocissus quinquefolia 1 Yes 3. Vitis rotundifolia 1 Yes 4. 5. 5 =Total Cover 50% of total cover: 3 20% of total cover: Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) Indicator Status UPL FAC FAC FAC FACU FAC 4 UPL FAC UPL FAC FAC FAC 14 UPL FAC UPL c FACU FACU FAC 1 Dominance Test worksheet: Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A) Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 9 (B) Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 44.4% (A/B) Prevalence Index worksheet: Total % Cover of: Multiply by: OBL species 0 x 1 = 0 FACW species 0 x 2 = 0 FAC species 49 x 3 = 147 FACU species 6 x 4 = 24 UPL species 49 x 5 = 245 Column Totals: 104 (A) 416 (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = 4.00 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: _ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation _2 - Dominance Test is >50% _3 - Prevalence Index is:53.0' 4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata: Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height. Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft (1 m) tall. Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X ENG FORM 6116-4-SG, JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point: DP2 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-3 10YR 5/3 75 10YR 6/6 25 C M Loamy/Clayey 3-20 10YR 6/8 90 10YR 7/6 10 C M Loamy/Clayey 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains Hydric Soil Indicators: _ Histosol (Al) _ Histic Epipedon (A2) —Black Histic (A3) —Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _Stratified Layers (A5) 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) _Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) _Thick Dark Surface (Al2) _Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) _Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _Sandy Redox (S5) _Stripped Matrix (S6) Dark Surface (S7) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: Depth (inches): Remarks: _ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148) _Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148) _Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136) —Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) —Depleted Matrix (F3) _ Redox Dark Surface (F6) —Depleted Dark Surface (F7) _ Redox Depressions (F8) _Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N, MLRA 136) _ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136) _ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147, 148) 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: _2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147) _Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 147, 148) _Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 136, 147) —Red Parent Material (F21) (outside MLRA 127, 147, 148) _Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22) Other (Explain in Remarks) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X ENG FORM 6116-4-SG, JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0 NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date:10/23/2023 Project/Site: U-6087 Latitude: 35.01074 Evaluator: M. Caleb BR and William Wescott county: Union Longitude:-80.67377 Total Points: Stream Determination (circle one) Other Upstream of Stream is at least intermittent if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30` 13.75 Ephemeral ntermittent Perennial e.g. Quad Name: Pipe A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 9.5 ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 0 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 U 2 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence Q 1 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 Q3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits LQJ 1 2 3 8. Headcuts Q 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 0 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 ® 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No =0 Yes = 3 a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 1 ) 12. Presence of Baseflow Q 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria Loi 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 15. Sediment on plants or debris Q 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 Q 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No QO Yes = 3 C. Biology (Subtotal = 2.75 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 Q 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) C111 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks Q 1 2 3 22. Fish CD 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish Q 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians GD 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae Q 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0(D OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: 10/5/2023 Project/Site: U-6047, RAB Wes Chap Latitude: 35.0106039°N Evaluator: W. WeSCott, MC BrabbleRose County: Union Longitude: 80.6739215°W Total Points: Stream Deter ' ircle one) Other Stream is at least intermittent 21 0 Ephemeral ntermittent rerennial e.g. Quad Name: if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30` 1 A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =15 ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 0 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 0 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 U 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 01 2 3 8. Headcuts CD 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 0 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 CD 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 J Yes = 3 a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = ) 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0'"%2 3 14. Leaf litter 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No -no Yes = 3 C. Biology (Subtotal = 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1 31 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 17 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: Recent Conditions from KEQY Monroe Airport From the State Climate Office of North Carolina (climate. ncsu.edu) Tota I Precipitation Compared to Month (1m) WETS 2023-05 1.95 Below 2023-06 4.48 Normal 2023-07 3.48 Normal 2023-08 5.34 Normal 2023-09 6.3 Above 2023-10 1.02 Below Site visit occurred on 10/06/2023 USACE / NCDWR site visit on 11/08/2023 Archaeology Project Tracking No. 19-02-0015 oa NO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY REQUIRED FORM .i.�This form only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES for this project. It is not �' n y.o : valid for Historic Architecture and Landscapes. You must consult separately with the Historic Architecture and Landscapes Group. PROJECT INFORMATION Project No: U-6087 County: WBS No: 47822 Document. Federal Aid No: STBGDA-1003 (70) Funding: Federal Permit Required? ❑ Yes ® No Union Federal Categorical Exclusion ❑ State ® Federal Permit Type: Project Description: Construct a roundabout at the intersection of SR 1346 (Potter Rd.) and SR 1162 (Wesley Chapel Rd.) in Union County. The Area of Potential Effects (A.P.E.) includes approximately 208 meters (681 ft.) along SR 11162 and 161 meters (529 ft.) along SR 1346. The improvements will be mostly within the existing right of way, other than the roundabout which will impact some new location. The project is Federally -funded and will not require any Federal permits. Easements will be required. SUMMARY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions: The review included an examination of a topographic map, an aerial photograph, and listings of previously recorded sites, previous archaeological surveys, and previous environmental reviews at the Office of State Archaeology (O.S.A.). SR 1346 is oriented east -west and SR 1162 is oriented north -south. The topographic map (Matthews) shows the A.P.E. is located on a ridge. The A.P.E. does not include any stream crossings. In this region, level ridges have a low to moderate potential for prehistoric archaeological sites. There are two structures shown near the A.P.E. The aerial photograph shows the landuse in the A.P.E. is a mix of wooded and residential lots. A review of information at the O.S.A. shows there are no previously recorded archaeological sites within the A.P.E. The A.P.E. has not been included in any previous archaeological surveys. There is one project in the A.P.E. that has been reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office (HPO). The project is located along SR 1162 at the south end of the A.P.E. (ER 98-8123). Brief Explanation of why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably predicting that there are no unidentified historic properties in the APE: The landform within the A.P.E. has a low to moderate potential for archaeological sites. \ "No ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEYREQUIRED" form for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2015 Programmatic Agreement. 1 of 6 Project Tracking No. 19-02-0015 SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION See attached: ® Map(s) ❑ Previous Survey Info ❑ Photocopy of County Survey Notes FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST NO ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY REQUIRED Caleb Smith NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST II ❑ Photos ❑Correspondence Other: 5/2/2019 Date "No ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEYREQUIRED" form for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2015 Programmatic Agreement. 2of6 _ ��e d' I arD �: , t n Ldwsf �${ % CA[ARRN5 MONTGOMER v � e` � sc3nt+zld SLANLY G the Cnanorrw d ' ice -- � Oskhnr:, N<•rn'r. tb upla=_ w.:.Bwd 11. 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Matthews rr Pe WesT y Cb4pel 1, ;- -- • % r �► ' 1opPoll GRyr�t:9 �° i�aticral � ra Rhic SeMety, fniY-r "No ARCHAEOLOGY SUR VEYREQUIRED "formfor Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2015 Programmatic Agreement. 5of6 "No ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEYREQUIRED" form for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2015 Programmatic Agreement. 6of6 Historic Architecture and Landscapes Project Tracking No. (Internal Use 19-02-0015 �r t HISTORIC ARCHICTECTURE AND LANDSCAPES R' NO SURVEY REQUIRED FORM This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this project. It is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the Archaeology Group. PROJECT INFORMATION Project No: U-6087 County: Union WBSNo.: 47882.1.1 Document Type. - CE Fed. Aid No: STBGDA-1003(170) Funding: ❑ State ® Federal Federal Permits : ❑ Yes ® No Permit T e s : none Proiect Description: Construct roundabout at the intersection of Potter Road and Wesley Chapel Road. SUMMARY OF HISTORIC ARCHICTECTURE AND LANDSCAPES REVIEW Description of review activities, results, and conclusions: Review of HPO quad maps, relevant background reports, historic designations roster, and indexes was undertaken on March 6, 2019. Based on this review there are no NR, DE, LL, SL, or SS in the Area of Potential Effects (APE). There is one house older than 50 years in the APE. The c. 1956 minimal traditional cottage does not have the level of integrity or architectural significance to warrant further evaluation for National Register eligibility. No Survey is required at this time. Why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably predicting that there are no unidentified significant historic architectural or landscape resources in the project area: Using HPO GIS website and county tax data provides reliable information regarding the structures in the APE. These combined utilities are considered valid for the purposes of determining the likelihood of historic resources being present. SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION ®Map(s) ❑Previous Survey Info. ®Photos ❑Correspondence ❑Design Plans FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN Historic Architecture and Landscapes -- NO SURVEY REQUIRED NCDOT Architectural Historian Date Historic Architecture and Landscapes NO SURVEY REQUIRED form for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement. Page 1 of 3 AT ' e ` -i ° Nz 2 ed Alp, ; ... �..si`' a� 4��t x _. '•k`_¢-. ^. �'�,« aka " fr � Yam:. _ya t^$'s�!•� t'T s t � rAiw.�'f �x • +x f'� k a Dg Vt e F 17 ' � '���t , �-�,_:• .• vim. ,.x�, ::c '`' LO ni Al I-L-M Ell IRLLLJ r- '++, r ,3:«, '' t �'X F� to �'`dC/'h• 3ii � .. • _ 7 � � N`�. 1. � � �' � � • a �,,_ - c. 1956 House Historic Architecture and Landscapes NO SURVEY REQUIRED form for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement. Page 3 of 3 Tribal Coordination Office 803-328-2427 April 12, 2024 Attention: Caleb BrabbleRose NC Department of Transportation 716 W. Main Street Albemarle, NC 28001 Re. THPO # TCNS # Project Description 2024-193-130 Roundabout in Union County (TIP No.: U-6087) Dear Mr. BrabbleRose, The Catawba have no immediate concerns with regard to traditional cultural properties, sacred sites or Native American archaeological sites within the boundaries of the proposed project areas. However, the Catawba are to be notified if Native American artifacts and / or human remains are located during the ground disturbance phase of this project. If you have questions, please contact Caitlin Rogers at 803-328-2427 ext. 226, or e-mail Caitlin.Rogers@catawba.com. Sincerely, Wenonah G. Haire Tribal Historic Preservation Officer