20071580 Ver 1_More Info Received_20071228

HAL OWEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
SOIL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS
P.O. Box 400, 266 Old Coats Road
Lillington, NC 27546-0400
Phone [phone] /Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
December 26, 2007
Mr. Ian McMillan ~ ~ ' ~ S $ D
DWQ 401 Wetlands Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Reference: Revised PCN: Royal Woods Subdivision
Whispering Pines, Moore County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. McMillan,
Attached is an amended Pre-Construction Notification that has been forwarded to
the US Army Corps of Engineers. This amendment includes an additional wetland impact
for aseptic/ access easement located on Lot 11 (at the end of Covenant Road). The
additional impact (Impact Area "Site 8") is necessary for the addition of an access/septic
easement as shown on the attached drawing and will add 0.03 acre (1,427 ft2) of
permanent non-riparian wetland impact to the site. It is our belief that the proposed
wetland impacts can be authorized by USACE Nationwide Permit 39 (WQC3402).
For compensatory mitigation for these impacts (Impact Sites 7 and 8) associated
with the Royal Woods phase of development, we recommend an in-lieu payment to the
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program as outlined in the revised PCN. The
restrictive covenants and proposed preservation for the other phases will remain
unchanged
We trust that this provides the additional information that you requested and that
the permitting process can proceed as soon as possible. If you have any questions or
need additional information, please feel free to contact us at your convenience.
Si erely,
Chris Leach
Environmental Scientist I
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CC: James Cothran
Dominion Development, 105 Royal Woods Way, Whispering Pines, NC 28779
Ms. Emily Burton
WRFO, US Army Corps of Engineers, PO Box 1890, Wilmington, NC 28402-
1890
Mr. Ken Averitte
DWQ Fayetteville Regional Office, 225 Green St., Suite 714/Systel Bldg,
Fayetteville, NC 28301
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Office Use Only• Form Version March OS
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No, fl 1 - iS8 D
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Appucan~e or ..i~iH .)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 29
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here:
If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: James Cothran
Mailing Address: Dominion Development
105 Royal Woods Way Whispering Pines, NC 28779
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: iamescothranna earthlink.net
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Coordinating Agent: Hal Owen Company Affiliation: Hal Owen & Associates, Inc.
Mailing Address: PO Box 400 Lillington NC 27546
Telephone Number: X910) 893-8743 Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: halowen(a~earthlink.net
Project Consultant: Michael Wood Company Affiliation: The Catena Group
Mailing Address: 410 B Millstone Drive Hillsborough, NC 27278
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: mwood(cr~thecatenagroup com
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Ronal Woods Laurenwood Princess Gate Developments
2. T.LP. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 859400541881, 859400591806, 859402559229,
859402576094 859402587260 859402651522 859402653431, 859402658453
859402660478 859402664425 859404640373,864300459149
4. Location
County: Moore Nearest Town: Whispering Pines, NC
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Laurenwood, Ronal Woods, and Princess
Gate Developments
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From the intersection of
US 1 and Camp Easter Road (at Lakeview approximately 2 miles south of Vass, NC), ~o
north (and then west) on Camp Easter Road for approximately 0:7 miles, then turn right on
AirRort Road• continue north (and then west) on Airport Road for approximately 2.25 miles
to Princess Gate Drive.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum):
Crossing 1: 35.245732°N -79.347196°W
Crossing 2: 35.258151°N -79.345735°W
Crossing 3: 35.257654°N -79.344690°W
Crossing 4: 35.257743°N -79.348228°W
6. Property size (acres): 352 acres
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Little River
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8. River Basin: Cape Fear (HUC 03030004)
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: This grope is partially developed as a residential
subdivision in an area of Moore County that currentlysupports a mixture of residential
agricultural and forest uses. The owner wishes to further develop the property and construct
single-family residences on individual lots. The utilization of subsurface sewage waste
disposal systems and public water supplies are proposed. The soils have been evaluated at
the property and appear adequate to support the overall development plan with respect to
septic systems.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The
project involves five road crossings of wetland to facilitate the development of a subdivision.
Equipment to be used includes but is not limited to, bulldozers, backhoes, graders, and dump
trucks.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Wetland crossings will allow access to
developable land for a residential subdivision and access to suitable soils for subsurface
water treatment.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. Un-permitted wetland impact -see attached Restoration Plan (Appendix
A); Jurisdictional Determination field verification -October 31, 2006
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
The lots will be serviced by individual septic systems. However, the soil investigation and
permitting for each lot has not been completed, and off-site septic easements may be necessary
for some lots. Accessing these septic easements mawrequire installation of a septic supply line
across a wetland area. The location and necessity of these offsite septic easements will not likely
be known for several months.
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VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Wetland impacts are expected within this
project in the form of fill and mechanized clearing. Sites 1,3,4, and 6 are proposed road
crossings that will result in permanent fill of wetlands. Site 6 is at an existing wetland impact,
where the road will be widened to support two lanes of traffic. The existing 23ft long culvert
will be replaced with two 40ft long,,pipes Site 5 is an existing temporary wetland impact due to
installation of a community water line. This area has been restored. Site ~-7 is a proposed
temporary wetland impact for installation of a septic supply line. Site 8 is a proposed permanent
septic supply line/ access easement for access to suitable soils needed for subsurface water
treatment.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to mechanized
clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list
imnacts dne to tenth stnirtnre and flnndin~_
Located within Distance to Area of
Wetland Impact Type of Wetland 100-year Nearest Impact
Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, Floodplain Stream (acres)
(indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) (yes/no) (linear feet)
1 mechanized clearing, Forested No 5478 0.17
grading, fill
3 mechanized clearing, Forested No 1328 0.10
eradine. fill, culvert
4 mechanized clearing, Forested No 0 0.04
eradins, fill, culvert

5 Existing, temporary;
Forested
No
5500
0.02
mechanized clearing
6 mechanized clearing, Forested No 0 0.07
eradin~, fill, culvert
7 Temporary; Forested No 5000 0.04
mechanized clearing
8 (Rev) mechanized clearing, Forested No 4600 0.03
grading, fill, culvert
0.41 permanent
Total Wetland hnpact (acres) 0.06 temporary
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 122 acres
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2. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact Perennial or Average Impact Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact Intermittent? Stream Width Length Impact
(indicate on map) Before Impact (linear feet) (acres)
4 Isolated UT culvert lntennittent 2 feet 18 0.0008
6 UT culvert Intermittent 2 feet 17 0.0008
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) ~5 0.0016
3. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation. dred~ing_ flc,~dins~_ drainaue hnikhParlc etr
Open Water Impact

Site Number
(indicate on map)
Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) ..

Type of Impact Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of

Impact
(acres)

Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0
4. List the cumulative impact to all Waters ~f the T T ~ rec„lt;na frnm the nrniPrt•
Stream Impact (acres): ~ 0.0016
Wetland Impact (acres): 0.41 permanent
0.06 temporary
Open Water Impact (acres): 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.4716
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 35
5. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ®Yes ^ No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
None.
6. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
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Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VI. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. All wetlands and streams not
directly affected by the proposed activities will be protected from unnecessary encroachment
Wetlands will be protected with silt fencing near construction areas No sta inP of construction
equipment or storage of construction supplies will be allowed near surface waters Wetland and
stream impacts were minimized to the maximum extent practicable Wetland impacts from road
crossinPS were limited by reducing the road footprint and adjusting the location of the road to
impact the smallest area of wetland. Site 1 is a road crossing of the wetland which will result in
a maximum of 0.17 acres of permanent fill in the wetland If the road were to be routed around
the wetland, due to restriction in road angles four lots would be lost for development Sites 3 4
and 6 are road crossings of wetlands that will result in 0 10 0 04 and 0 07 acres respectivel ~ of
permanent fill in the wetland. These crossings are unavoidable to provide access to developable
land, meet county requirements for two points of access and to connect the current phase of
development with future phases. Site 8 is necessary for the utilization of suitable soils for
subsurface water treatment that will help maintain the financial viability of the development
Wetland impacts have been minimized by reducing the road footprint and placing crossings at
the narrowest point of the wetland.
VII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
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mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strm~ide.html.
Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
Compensatory mitigation will include payment into the NC Ecosystem Enhancement
Program for 0.07 of wetland impacts Sites 7 and 8) and 4.5 acres of on-site preservation
Preservation will be accomplished through the subdivision covenants.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): 0
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 0
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0.07
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
VIII. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ^ No
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2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No ^
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^
IX. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ^ No
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
I 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
Total
Gone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260.
X. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
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Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. The site totals 352.25 acres of which 21.83 acres
are anticipated to become impervious due to roads and 218 house lots (assuming 3000 ft'
impervious area per lot). The total impervious area is 6 2%
XI. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Wastewater will be treated through individual subsurface se tp is systems for each lot
XII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ® No ^ See Cover Letter and Restoration Plan (Appendix A)
Is this anafter-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No ^
XIII. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ® No ^
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description: There
is additional, undeveloped land adjacent to the subdivision which could be used for residential
development m the future. It is likely that any future development would be similar in density
this subdivision and result in impervious cover of approximately 6%
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).

Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Date_ April 1.3, 2007
Owner Infoitnation
Nacre:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone #:
Property Description
Project Nacre:
Address:
PIN #:
County:
.Tames ~, Cothran
l03 Royal Woods Way
Carthage, NC 28327
9IO-949-2&42.
Royal Woods III
Whispering Pines, NC
LR`K: 35833
Moore, North Carolina
I, James W. Cothran as owner of the above referenced properiv_,
authorize the CTS Army Corps- of Engineers to enter the- subject. property for the. purpose of a
jurisdictional determination_
I also authorize Mr. Hal Owen of Hal Owen 3z Associates, Inc:. to act in my behalf as my
agent in processing applications for wetland certification. and/or permits.
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DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS
ROYAL WOODS SUBDIVISION PHASE III
THIS DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS made and entered into this 7th day of September,
2007, by James W. Cothran, Jr. of Moore County, NC, hereinafter referred to as "Declarant";
WITNESSETH:
WHERREAS, the Declarant is the owner of a certain tract or parcel of land situated in McNeill Township,
Moore County, North Carolina, a portion of which parcel has been subdivided into lots which are more
particularly shown on that certain plat entitled "ROYAL WOODS SUBDIVISION, PHASE III"; dated the
day of , 2007, prepared by
Registered Surveyor, and which plat is recorded in Plat cabinet ,Slide ,Moore County
Registry, to which map and its recordation reference is hereby made for a more complete, accurate and
particular description of said property, and the Declarant does now desire to subject the said lots to
those certain protective covenants hereinafter set forth, and
WHEREAS, the lots shown and designated on the plat herein above referred to are made subject to the
restrictions and covenants hereby declared for the purpose of insuring the best use and most
appropriate development and improvement of the subdivision, and to protect the owners of the lots
against such improper use of surrounding lots as will depreciate the value of their property; to preserve,
so far as practicable, the natural beauty of said lots to guard against poorly designed and unsuitable
materials; to obtain harmonious color schemes; to insure the highest and best development of said
property; to encourage and secure the erection of attractive homes thereon, with appropriate locations
thereof on said lots; to secure and maintain proper setbacks from streets, and adequate free spaces
between structures and in general to provide adequately for a high type and quality of improvements of
said property, and thereby to enhance the value of investments made by purchasers of lots therein;

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NOW, THEREFORE, the Declarant hereby declares that lots numbered through ,inclusive, as
shown and designated on the aforesaid plat, shall be single-family residential lots only and shall be held,
transferred, sold and conveyed subject to the following protective covenants:
1. The lay of the lots as shown on the recorded plat shall be adhered to and no lot or group of lots shall
be subdivided so as to produce a greater number of smaller lots. However, lots or portions of lots
producing a lot in greater size than the average lot of the subdivision may be combined into a single
curtilage and home site for the erection of a residential structure, and the restrictions hereinafter set
out as to setbacks shall apply to the outside boundary lines of the combined curtilage. As to any lot or
lots that has not been sold by Developer, Developer reserves the right to re-subdivide any such
properties, of course any subdividing will have to be in accord with the zoning ordinances in effect at
such time.
2. Declarant reserves the right to petition for the annexation of lots through into the
Village of Whispering Pines.
3. Except as provided in #3 below, no structures shall be erected, altered, placed or permitted to remain
on any residential lot other than one main dwelling and a detached garage. No duplex house ormulti -
familyapartments may be constructed or used on said premises. No structure can be rented separate
from the main dwelling. The dwellings constructed on any lot in this subdivision shall be single family
residential dwellings only, and no multi-family groups may reside in or occupy any single family
residence located on any lots in this subdivision. The ordinances and regulations of the Village of
Whispering Pines shall prevail to the extent that they are more restrictive.
4. No building, tool shed, chain link fence or any fencing of any type may be erected or placed on any of
said development without approval of the Architectural Control Committee and the Village of
Whispering Pines Ordinances. Additional lighting requiring installation of power poles may not be
erected without the permission of the Architectural Control Committee.
5. All areas indicated as streets and easements on said plat are hereby dedicated to public use as such
use forever. The Developer will maintain the streets until such time as they are accepted by the highway
Department, or the Village of Whispering Pines, as the case may be.
6. No residential structure shall be located on any lot less than forty (40) feet from the front lot line and
no building shall be located less than twelve (12) feet from any side lot line, and no building shall be
located less than fifty (50) feet from the rear lot line, The setback as to side lot lines on a side street is
fifteen (15) feet.
7. No residential structure which has no area of less than one thousand eight hundred (1800) square
feet heated area, exclusive of porches, shall be erected or placed on any lot, If the residential structure
is a two-story building, it shall have not less than eleven hundred (1100) heated square feet on the
ground floor in accordance with the ordinances of the Village of Whispering Pines.
8. No noxious or offensive trade or activity shall be carried on or upon any lot, nor shall anything be
done thereon which may be or become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood. No billboards or
signs shall be erected or maintained on the premises, no business activity of any kind whatsoever, which
shall include, but not limited to, the use of any residence as a doctor's office or professional office of any
kind, a fraternity house, a boarding house, antique shop or gift shop, shall be carried out upon any lot.

9. No automobile or other motor vehicles may be dismantled unless housed in an approved structure.
No mechanically defective or currently unlicensed motor vehicle shall be stored, placed, or allowed to
remain for more than ten (10) days. No junk motor vehicles shall be placed, stored, or allowed to remain
on any lot within this subdivision outside of approved structure.
10. Any trailer, boat, and/or playground equipment, shall be parked or placed in the rear of any lot. No
trailer boat, motorized home, mobile home, recreational vehicle, or the like, shall be occupied for any
length of time for any purpose. Any motorized home or recreational vehicle may not be stored on any
lot unless garaged. Motor homes and recreational vehicles, not garaged, may not remain on any lot for
more than three (3) days. Any boat or trailer kept on any lot shall be garaged or kept in the back yard,
out of sight from the street. If the Village of Whispering Pines has more restrictive ordinances, the more
restrictive of these covenants or the Village's ordinances shall apply.
11. No animals or poultry of any kind, other than normal household pets, shall be kept or maintained on
any lot in this subdivision. No animals or pets that are otherwise allowed to be kept or maintained on
any lot in this subdivision shall not be allowed to run free or unrestrained, and the owners of any such
animal or pet shall be responsible to any damaged party for damages or losses caused or resulting from
allowing its animal or pet to run free and unrestrained within the subdivision.
12. No mobile home or trailer home shall be placed, erected or constructed on any lot within the
subdivision.
13. The interpretation and decisions that may be necessary in connection with Royal Woods shall be
made by and through the Architectural Control Committee which shall be appointed by the Developer
(Declarant) or his designee. The initial ACC shall be the Declarant and/or his designee(s). If there be no
Architectural Control Committee thusly named and appointed for a period of ninety (90) days, any
vacancy or vacancies not filled within said time in the manner afore indicated, shall be named and
appointed by a majority vote of the lot owners with each entitled to cast one (1) vote. No building or
construction of any kind whatsoever shall be put, placed or built upon any lot until the plans for the
same be approved by the Architectural Control Committee in writing. Plans submitted to the Committee
which remain un-responded to in writing from the Committee for ninety (90) days after receipt by the
Committee of said plans shall be deemed to be approved. All foundations shall be brick unless this
provision is waived in writing by the Architectural Committee. To say again, all foundations of all
dwellings shall be brick unless this provision for brick foundation is waived in writing. If plans are
submitted wherein there will not be a brick foundation, this fact must be called to the attention of the
Architectural Committee along with a written request for a written waiver of this provision for brick
foundations.
14. Such designated park area(s) as required by the Village of Whispering Pines ordinances shall be
provided by the Developer (Declarant); and, Developer shall also provide and maintain such areas and
ponds as required for erosion control. After five years or when ten (10) lots have been sold, whichever
occurs later, the then current homeowners shall form a homeowners association and accept title and
responsibility for said property. Developer reserves the right to substitute other land for park and
erosion control areas, subject to the approval of the governmental unit in question. The Developer will
maintain the park area(s), as well as areas and ponds as required for erosion control, until such time as
they are taken over by the homeowners association. The Developer may elect to pay the cost of forming
the homeowners association. Developer reserves the right to transfer to the Village of Whispering Pines

such of the above areas as the Village may be willing to accept. Developer further reserves the right to
substitute and/or swap said areas with the approval of the government involved. These rights shall pass
to the HOA if Developer is unable to exercise them.
15. The Declarant reserves the right to subject the property hereinabove described to a contract with
Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. (formerly Carolina Power and Light Company) for the installation of
underground electric cables which may require an initial contribution and/or the installation of street
lighting, which will require a continuing monthly payment to Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. by the
owner of each lot in this subdivision.
16. There is reserved herein an easement for drainage and utility purposes on each lot as follows: Ten
feet on front and rear; 7.5 feet on interior side lines and 10 feet on exterior (or corner) side lines.
17. Declarant (Developer) shall retain and does have authority and the right to sign an annexation
petition for the homeowners, notwithstanding any provision hereinbefore set forth or hereinafter set
forth or the sale of lots herein.
18. Building contractors shall furnish Developer one copy of house plans and one copy of the site plan.
Building contractors shall also be responsible for repairing any damage to roads and road shoulders
caused during construction.
19. The maximum built-upon area per lot is to be an average of 3,720 square feet, inclusive of that
portion of the right of way between the lot line and the edge of pavement, structures, walkways or
brick, stone, or slate, but not including open wood decking. Developer shall be responsible for making
sure this average is adhered to and shall maintain copies of all plans of all buildings or lots as well as a
site plan thereof.
20. The covenants pertaining to storm water regulations may not be changed or deleted without
concurrence of the State. Developer reserves the right to amend these restrictions pertaining to storm
water with the concurrence of the State, notwithstanding any provision hereinbefore or hereinafter set
forth or the sale of lots.
21. Alteration of the drainage as shown on the approved plan may not take place without the
concurrence of the State.
22. Swales and ditches must pick up surface runoff and direct it into the pond(s).
23. The areas shown on the recorded plat entitled "ROYAL WOODS SUBDIVISION, PHASE III"; dated the
day of , 2007, prepared by
Registered Surveyor, and which plat is recorded in Plat cabinet ,Slide ,Moore County
Registry, as conservation areas designated as "A", "B" and "C" as shown on the attached drawing
marked as Exhibit "A" shall be maintained in perpetuity in their natural or mitigated condition. Said
drawing, designated as Exhibit "A" is incoroporated herein by reference.
Additionally, no person or entity shall perform any of the following activities on such conservation area:
a. fill, grade, excavate or perform any other land disturbing activities
b. cut, mow, burn, remove, or harm any vegetation

c. construct or place any roads, trails, walkways, buildings, mobile homes, signs, utility
poles or towers, or any other permanent or temporary structures
d. drain or otherwise disrupt or alter the hydrology or drainage ways of the
conservation area
e. dump or store soil, trash, or other waste
f. graze or water animals, or use for any agricultural or horticultural purpose
This covenant is intended to ensure continued compliance with the mitigation condition of a
Clean Water Act authorization issued by the United States of America, US Army Corps of
Engineers, Wilmington District, Action ID ,and therefore may be enforced by
the United States of America. This covenant is to run with the land, and shall be binding on the
Owner, and all parties claiming under it. See attached Exhibit "A", Map as to conservation
area(s).
Covenant No. 23 above cannot be amended at any time without express written consent of the US Army
Corp of Engineers, Wilmington District.
The foregoing protective covenants shall be deemed and considered as covenants running with each
and all of the lots hereinabove referred to, and the same are imposed upon each lot for the equal
benefit of the Declarant, his heirs and assigns, and all lot owners, their heirs and assigns, and all of the
said protective covenants may be enforced either by the Declarant, his heirs or assigns, or the owner of
any lot in said subdivision.
Invalidation of any one or more of the foregoing protective covenants by judgment, court order, or by
law, shall in no wise affect any of the remaining protective covenants, all of which shall remain in full
force and effect.
These covenants shall be binding on all parties and all persons claiming under them until the 7th day of
September, 2018 at which time said covenants shall be automatically extended for successive periods of
ten (10) years, unless terminated by two thirds majority vote of all lot owners. In no event however shall
these covenants continue beyond 2085.
If these covenants shall be violated or attempted to be violated by any lot owner (or person or persons),
it shall be lawful for any person or persons owning lots in said subdivision to prosecute any proceedings
at law or in equity against the lot owner (or person or persons) violating or attempting to violate any
such covenant, and either to prevent said person or persons from so doing or to recover damages or
other costs for such violation.
IN WITNESS WHREOF, the Declarant has hereunto set his hand and seal as ofthe day and year first
above written.
(seal)
James W. Cothran, Jr.

NORTH CAROLINA, MOORE COUNTY.
I certify that the following person(s) personally appeared before me this day and I have personal knowledge of the
identity of the principal(s) or have seen satisfactory evidence of the principal's identity, by a current state or federal
identification with the principal's photograph in the form of a driver's license or a credible witness has sworn to the
identity of the principal(s); each acknowledging to me that he or she voluntarily signed the foregoing document for the
purpose stated therein and in the capacity indicated: Name of Principal(s): James W. Cothran, Jr. (unmarried).
Date:_____ , 2007
Notary Public
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Appendix A
Soil Science Investigations • Wetland Delineations, Permitting, and Consulting

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Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Mr. Thomas Farrell
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Office
PO Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28412
March 20, 2007
RE: Wetland Restoration Plan for Princess Gate Development Violation, Moore
County, NC
Dear Mr. Farrell,
In late spring 2006, Chip Cothran of Dominion Development was notified by Ken
Averitte of the North Carolina Department of Water Quality (NCDWQ) that he had
violated Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. This violation occurred when Dominion
Development attempted to construct a residential cul-de-sac and cleared and excavated
0.7 acres (30, 492 ft2) of delineated wetland without a permit. Per discussions with
Thomas Farrell of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) and Ken Averitte, it was
agreed that the disturbed wetland must be returned to its original state, both physically
and functionally. This correspondence details the restoration.
PROJECT LOCATION
The violation happened at the Princess Gate residential development, located north of
Airport Road (SR 1843), east of Whispering Pines in Moore County, North Carolina
(Figure 1). The wetland restoration site is located where the violation occurred, east of
Princess Gate Road (Figure 2).
HISTORIC WETLAND CONDITIONS
The wetland was originally delineated during 2005, by Shay Garriock, Steve Melin, Alex
Adams and Kate Montieth of The Catena Group, Inc. (TCG) (Appendix A). They
described the original wetland as a densely vegetated pocosin-like depression with no
defined stream channel. Soil was saturated at 6 inches. The boundaries of the wetland
were located and mapped using a Trimble Geo-XT with sub-meter accuracy.
PRE-RESTORATION CONDITIONS
The vegetation was removed from the wetland and surrounding areas by mechanized
clearing in March 2006 (Appendix B). In addition, several feet of topsoil were removed
to an offsite waste location in an effort to create a solid foundation for the road. Two
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undisturbed wetland. The excavated soil was piled along the length of the ditches.
Culverts were installed in the ditches to facilitate water flow and to allow for vehicle
crossings. Several piles of soil, logs, and woody debris were observed throughout the
wetland.
RESTORATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goal of this restoration project is to restore the topography, hydrology, and
vegetation of the impacted wetland. These actions will, over time, allow the wetland to
return to its original state, both physically and functionally.
Prior to beginning any restoration activities, TCG identified the wetland boundaries based
on the original GPS-surveyed delineation. Under TCG supervision, Dominion
Development removed culverts and backfilled ditches. Soil was replaced with the
original wetland soil that had been stored offsite and the area was graded to appropriate
slope and elevation. Finally, wetland vegetation similar to what had been removed was
planted.
RESTORATION PLAN
Wetland Re-delineation
On July 9, 2006, TCG re-marked the wetland boundary using the original GPS-surveyed
delineation data.
Restoration of Hydrology
Dominion Development conducted all earthwork and soil replacement between July and
November 2006. Soil that remained onsite from ditch excavation was used to refill the
ditches. The entire area was then graded and "top dressed" with topsoil that was returned
from the offsite waste area. Initially, when the site was graded and soil was replaced,
water continued to flow in a small channel across the site. Due to a misunderstanding,
Dominion Development used gravel fill to create a French drain-like feature to channel
water across the site. This error was discovered during a site visit by TCG and the
USAGE on October 31, 2006. TCG supervised the removal of the gravel and re-grading
of the site on November 20, 2006. Cereal rye was planted across the site to deter erosion.
At a site visit on December 4, 2006, erosion was minimal and water appeared to once
again sheet flow across the site (Appendix C).
Restoration of Vegetation
Based on the vegetation described in the original delineation, as well as the vegetation
observed in the adjacent wetland, a planting design was created. Eight species of trees
and shrubs were chosen to recreate wetland vegetation (Table 1). In addition, a seed mix
was selected to ensure appropriate herbaceous species are present (Table 2).
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Table 1. Tree and Shrub species

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Cherrybark Oak _Ouercus a oda Bare root 75 107
Green Ash Fraxinus enns lvanica Bare root 50 71
Black Gum N ssa s lvatica biflora Bare root 100 143
Water Oak uercus ni °a Bare root 75 107
Redba Persea borbonia Tublin 30 43
Blackhaw Virburnum runi olium Bare root 20 29
Red Chokeberry Aronia arbutifolia Bare root 20 29
Fetterbush Lyonia lucida Tubling 20 29
Table 2. Herbaceous species seed mix
Common Name Scientific Name % of Mix
Switch rass Panicum vir atum 25
Deer ton ue Dichanthelium clandstinum 25
Fox sed e Carex vul inoidea 20
Broom sed e Andro 0 on vir inicus 5
Bush beard rass Andro 0 on lomeratus 10
Frin ed sed e Carex cs°inita 8
Yellow-fruited sed e Carex annectens 4
Boneset Eu atorium er oliatum 3
On January 10, 2007, Tom Dickinson and Kate Montieth of TCG planted the trees and
shrubs (Appendix D). Trees and shrubs were planted on 1 - 1.5 m spacings with a
proposed density of 557 plants/acre. However, as additional plants were available
planted densities were higher then proposed (Table 3). On February 20, 2007, a
permanent 10 m x 10 m monitoring plot was established; corners were marked with rebar
and located using a Trimble Geo-XT GPS with sub-meter accuracy. Baseline vegetation
data (species, number, density, and location) were recorded and calculated (Figure 3;
Table 3). Vegetation density within the monitoring plot was 1862 plants/acre.
Table 3. Baseline Restoration data

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Cherrybark Oak uercus a oda 6 243
Green Ash Fraxinus enns lvanica 10 405
Black Gum N ssa s lvatica bi ora 7 283
Water Oak pueT°cus ni °a 10 405
Redba Persea borbonia 5 202
Blackhaw Virburnum runi olium 2 81
Red Chokeberr Aronia a~°butifolia 5 202
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The herbaceous seed mix was broadcast in spring 2007, after all danger of frost had
passed. The seed mix was applied throughout the restoration site at a rate of 20 pounds
per acre.
MONITORING
Success will be determined by the restoration of wetland hydrology and vegetation.
Monitoring will be conducted twice after the initial woody vegetation planting: at 6
months (June 2007) and at 12 months (January 2008). Monitoring will include general
observation of the site to ensure that vegetation is surviving and that original wetland
hydrology has returned to the site. Vegetation within the permanent monitoring plot will
be inspected at each site visit and the abundance and density of the baseline vegetation
(as shown in Table 3) will be noted to allow for the assessment of vegetative health and
the calculation of mortality rates. If plant mortality reduces the average stem density to
less than 320 stems/acre, additional vegetation will be planted. If, at the end of one year,
the restoration has not met the above goals, Mr. Cothran and TCG will consult with
USACE and NCDWQ for further guidance.
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December 4, 2006, site visit. Further, it will be included as an addendum with the
forthcoming Section 404 and Section 401 General Water Quality Certification permit
applications.
Sincerely,
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Michael Wood
The Catena Group
CC: Chip Cothran, Dominion Development
Ken Averitte, NCDWQ
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Appendix A:
Original data forms
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F2C3E1TfNE WETl.AiVR DE'TERMlNATION
{1.987 CUE Wetlands Determination Manua!}
Project i Site: Q:~ ~ , .,
ApplicantlOw~ner: ._;o„~; C"' *=fr~
}rnrestigator: ~~. l~~e.~ o~c ~ Date: f 4 ~ ~~ ~-
County: ~'tao,e
State: -~~

Do normal circumstances exist dn''the site? Yes... ~ Na`
is the site significantly dis#ur6wed {Atypi+Cal situation}? .Yes No °'°~
is the area a potential problem area? Yes No ~-/
(explain an revue if needed} " Corftmunity tD: Ll ~t
Trattsect lD: ~"7/
PIo# ID: „~
VEGETAThC}N
OaminaM Rlant Skies Straturn {nd'tcatpr Dominant f+{an~E Soecies Stratam {ndicator
'!. to Kt" ~Q. ~ 9.
.= r , „ _, j~ y~j~~ _
3, lex~ /.' ~ 91._

5. Ioc y~ -~rf~,:~~r '~ :RG 13.
~• 14.
7. 15.
B. T 6.
Percen# of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding fAC-~. 6 ~ ~~
Remarks:
HYDROL~C,Y
.~ Recorded Data (Describe to Remarks}:
____ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Wetland Hydrology lndicatars
Aerial Photographs
Other Primary Indicators:
_ Inundated

Ne Recorded Data Available __..Saturated In Upperl2"
~.. 1Nater lUEarks ~~~;,~
_ Drift Llnes
Field Observations. _ sedlme~t Qeposlts
Drainage Patterns In Wetlar:ds
Dap#h of Surface Vltater ~ {in.} Secondary lncticators:
Dep#h to Free Water in Pi#: r /~ C1e.) Oxidized Roots Channels In Upper 12"
_ Water-Shined Leaves
De #h to Saturated Soil: ;rl
p (in.} Local3oil Survey Data
~ FAC-Neutral Test
Other {Explain In Remarks}
Remarks:
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Map Unit Name / r
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{Series and Phase}. cfa ra
ass:
nag
Taxonomy (Subgroup}: ,Yy'a%c t'~~~c.~j ccS Gortfi~t ri~apped..Type? Yeses fVo "'~
Tsrofite DesCrfotionr
Depth Matrix Cotors Mottte Colors Nicrttle 'T'exture, Concretions,
tinctties} Horizon ~Munselt Moist3 ( tNunsetl Moist} Abundartce/GOntrast Str'uctuna etc.

~' ~ j© R ~ ~.._ f
/~~~. 5~~~1

Hydrfc Soit tndicatcrsr
_ Hstosa! _~oncretions
Hstic Epipeclon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer fn Sandy Sofas
_ Suifidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Sefls
Aquic Moisture Rer~ime ..-fisted On Local Hydrlc Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
T Gieyed ar Low-Chroma Colors ~ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND ~ETERN~INATIf'~N
H}~drop~ytic Vegetation Present? Y"es No fs the Satmpfing Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ~' ftto Within a Wetland? Yes__.~ No
Nytinic Soils Present? Yes v~ No:
Rerrtarks:

[?ATA FORM ~ ~11,~?,c..t~N.l~
ROUTINE WETLAND ©ETERIiAiNATIt?N
(1987 COE wetlands Determination Manual}
Project~Site:~~~-~_~ ~~ Date: ~~ -? oS_
Applicant / Owner: r.,~ ~ C'o ~ Fk ~,
Envestigator: ~ ~~.-~r~ C~a+~P a~ounty: 5^~ . v +tE
State: NG

Do norrnat circumstances exis# on the site? Yes ~"'" No
Is the site signifcantly disturbed (Atypicat-situatart}7 xes _ t#4 /'~
IS the area a potential problem area? Yes: No Community ID: t~2~~a~
Transect ID: $
Ptot [D: ~-
{explain an reverse if needed}
Recorded Data {Describe~trt Remarks}. Wetland Hydrology {ndicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
~ Primary Indicators:
Other Inundated
_
~No Recorded Data Available _~,.~aturated in Upper 12"
Water Marks.
Drift l..ines
~
Field Clbseerrratiorast tment Deposits
"
Clrainage Pat#ertts in Wettands
____~'
....Depth of :surface Water: Q Vin.} Secondary Indicators:

Depth to Free Water in Pit: '~ 1~ (in.} ~~ttaVxidized Roots Char:Fels irs ilpper 92"
~
ater-Stained Leanres

Depth to Saturated Soil: {in.} ~/
tocalSoli Surv+ayi~ata
~ FAC-N+~utraf Tes#
Other. (Explain in Remarks)
Rerrtarks:
HYl?ROLOGY
Dominant. PIaM Saecies Stratum Indiratar Dominant Plant &pecses Stratum indicter
..--
-
~
Y. V SNC <f t' A~Gf. f t ~'1 ~1 % M O rt a..,[ Ca ,r'- / t`. f '~"" 1 ~G. ....
5. L~dK.r~ ~~uc.~,r 13.
6. 1 d.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Rercent of Dominant Species thatare OBl., FACW, or FAG excluding FAC-}. ~ c~ ~
Remarks:
VEGETATION..,..
SOILS

Map unit Name
/
(Series and Phase}; ~r~ts
Drainage Class:. ©~ ~r~u.-~a
~~~
Taxonomy {Subgroup): ~o,c. ~ f~ i/ra r u ~<=~S Congrtn Mapped Type? Yes No

P'ro#ile Llescription:
depth Matrix Gotors MgttFe Cotars Mcrt#le Texture, Concretions,
inches Horizon ,LMunseil Moist? (Hansel! MoistL, AbundancetGontrast Structure, etc.

.s~_. ~ ~ ~ 2 ~ ~-
Q ~ v4,~ ytv ~,{_ u J :,
Hycfric Soil Indicators:..
Histasot ^ Concretions
,~,_,; Histic Epipedon ~ High Organic Content in SurFace t.ayer in :Sandy Snits
~S'taifidic Odor Organic Streaking to Sandy Snits
/,tCquic Moisture Regime ~-"fisted On Local Hydric Sails List
v-'"f~ during Conditions Fisted on National liydric Sails fist
/~ley+ed or how-Chroma Calars Other (Exgiain in Remarks}
Remarks•
WETLAND DETERMINA'T10N
HydropFtytic Vegetation Present? Yes Na is the Sampling Paint
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes / No Within a Wetland? Yes ~--''~+to
Hydric Suits Present? Yes _~' No
Remarks.