20080537 Ver 1_401 Application_20080308

ENGINEERING INC.
March 19, 2008
Division of Water Quality
401/Wetlands Unit
] 650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Subj: Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Form
Alpine Creek
Avery County, North Carolina
Shield Project #1070166-O1
To Whom It May Concern:
We here-by submit to your department the PCN Application Form for a project located in Avery County, North
Caro]ina. The project, named Alpine Creek, proposes the disturbance of approximately 8.7 acres, consisting mainly
of a new roadway. With the new road, we are proposing four (4) perennial stream culvert crossings and all of the
information required for the necessary permit approval is included with this PCN submission. Enclosed with this
submission you should find seven (7) sets o£
• PCN Application Form with Applicant's signature
• C of E Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet
• Routine Wetland Determination Form
• NC DWQ Stream Identification Fonn
• Field Identification Map depicting streams and wetlands
• Vicinity Map
• Copy of Floodplain Mapping Information Photo showing proposed crossings
• Calculations to determine Approximate Proposed Impervious Area (after ultimate build-out)
• Submission check in the amount of $475.00
• 24 x 36 Plan and Profile view of roadway crossings
Please be aware that we have sent Mrs. Amanda Jones of the US Corps of Engineers (Ashville Field Office) a copy
of the same information that is enclosed with this submission.
Should you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to call us at (704) 394-
6913.
Respectfully,
SHIELD ENGINEERING, INC.
ll.~C~/ t ~~ l~~y~.~Vl J
David Weikle, E.I.T. Keith A. Anthony, P.E.
Project Engineer Chief Engineer
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4301 Taggart Creek Road Telephone [phone]
Charlotte, NC 28208 www.shieldengineering.com
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Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
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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: Nationwide 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: ^
5. 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: ~~~
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II. Applicant Information
MAR 2 0 2008
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Landstar Development LLC _ ''E~k - wank QuAUn'
- ..gas-~+e sT~.~e a~t+
Mailing Address: 17505 West Catawba Avenue
Suite 350
Cornelius NC 28031
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: (704L896-2967
E-mail Address:
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.)
Name: Keith Anthony -Shield En~ineering~
Company Affiliation: Principal
Mailing Address: 3401 Ta~~art Creek Lane
Charlotte NC 28208
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: Kanthony~a)shielden¢ineerin~ 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: Al ine Creek
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 182700566421
4. Location
County: Avery Nearest Town: Cranberry
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): A_pine Creek
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From Spruce Pine, NC,
Travel approximately 21 mile north on SR 19E to site entrance (Sawdust Road) on the right
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): 36.1247 °N 81.8759 °W
6. Property size (acres): 289.17
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Cranberry Creek
8. River Basin: Watauga
(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: The vast majorit off the~ro~erty is vacant wooded forest.
The proposed entrance is actually an existing_gravel roadway (Sawdust Road) that utilizes
existin¢ culverts at shown creek crossings (See enclosed drawings). The surrounding
properties consist of privately-owned residential rolling forested lots.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Approx.
28 private residential lots will be divided and sold The infrastructure improvements include
roadwayand entrance i ~rovements as well as placement of electric utilities. The type of
equipment to be used will include dozers for clearing >?radin~ and light ~radm~, dump
trucks for the deliverer / transfer of material (mostly gavel for the roads), backhoe for
draina e channel construction etc.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: To place culverts (varying in size) at four (4)
crossings in existing streams to facilitate proposed roadway crossings.
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.
An Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plan has been submitted and approved by the Avert/
County Building Inspections Department An Avery County Grading Permit (#351) has also
been issued.
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.
N/
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.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Theproposed impacts will
include the placement of a various-sized culverts in existing streams for the purpose of new road
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 impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
( eslno) Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)

N/A

Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0.0
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.9420
4. 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
Number
(indicate on ma)
Stream Name
Type of Impact
Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Im act Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
16 Cranberry Creek Culvert Perennial 11-feet 45 .0114
1 l Cranberry Creek Culvert Perennial 16-feet 53 .0195
~ Cranberry Creek Culvert Perennial 6-feet 46 .0063
5 Cranberry Creek Culvert Perennial 10-feet 61 .0140

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 205 .0512
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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, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact

Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)

Type of Impact Type of Waterbody

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

Impact
(acres)

N/A

Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0.0
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): .0512
Wetland Impact (acres): 0.0
Open Water Impact (acres): 0.0
Total Im act to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.0
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 205
7. 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.
8. Pond Creation N/A
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.
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:
VII. 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
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were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Of the almost 1.7 miles (8,930-feet) of proposed and existing roadways, we designed the
alignment of the new road with special attention taken to the grade of the terrain alon its
alignment as well as the impact on existing streams. Existing culverts were utilized in all of the
areas where the streams were crossed, thus helping to minimize stream disturbance. Also, the
location of our proposed Culvert #16 is currently a ford along an existing fire road. The
proposed culvert will ultimatel~p reduce destruction of the creek from crossing vehicles.
Also, the location of the proposed roadway and crossings do not disturb any of the wetlands that
have been delineated on-site. This was done to not only help "minimize" wetlands destruction,
but avoid it altogether.
VIII. 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
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.
1. 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.
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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): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ^ No
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
X. 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 Bu®r Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes No
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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
(s uare feet) Multiplier Required
Miti ation
1 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additiona120 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.
N/A
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
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 total Impervious Percentage after ultimate build-out is calculated to be about 4.6% (See
Included Calcs). Temporary sediment traps and grass/matted-lined channels are being utilized to
help eliminate sedimentation at downstream locations to proposed disturbance. Individual lot
owners will be responsible for Erosion & Sedimentation controls if and when they commence to
building on their purchased lots.
XII. 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.
Individual private septic-systems for each lot N/A
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (1 SA NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
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XIV. 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:
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XV. 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).
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Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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XIV.
The proposed activities associated with this project include the construction of approximately
5,550-feet of a new gravel roadway, along with the establishment of electric utilities. The entire
property has been subdivided into 28 residential lots, none of which are less than 10 acres in
overall size. It is assumed that the buyers of these individual lots will, at some time in the future,
build a house on their purchased property. However, it is to be noted that Landstar
Development, LLC has found that only 5-10% percent of all similar wooded residential lots they
have sold over the past 3 years (approximately half-dozen projects very similar to this one in size
and magnitude) have actually been disturbed with construction activity. Nonetheless, a projected
build-out square footage for each lot has been calculated and found to be about 11,000 square
feet of disturbance. With this minimal amount of assumed clearing, erosion control measures
and practices can be adequately maintained with the use of silt fence and/or other minor
resources. There should be very minimal, if any, impacts to downstream water quality.

ALPINE CREEK IMPERVIOUS AREA
Total Area Misc Total
Descri tion s Total Im envious

Total Len th of Pro osed Roads 8,930 ft
A rox. Width of Pro osed Roads/Banks 30 ft
Total Denuded Area from Roads 267,900

Total Number of House Lots 28
* Total Assumed Impervious Area /Lot 10,900
Total Denuded Area from Houses 305,200

Total Denuded Area 573,100
Total Site Pro'ect Area 12,552,510

Total Percentage Impervious 4.6%
* Projected Individual Lot Build-Out:
60 x 40 House Footprint
500 x 15 Driveway
Misc. (Patio, Shed, Pool, etc.)
Total Impervious Area /Lot
2,400 sf
7,500 sf
1,000 sf
10,900 sf
DW 03/19/08
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USACE AID# DWQ # Site # SP~ (indicate on attached map)
,~,; STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -
Provide the following informatlan for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name:. ~i~akr ~~1r C,r-rwn 2, Evaluator's name: ~S~ ~,~-~e{~- ~kr.tbH ~f ~ __
3. Date of evaluation: `L~! (/?aa b' 4. Time of evaluation:. ,Q-/LI
5. Name of stream: ~'nr btfni Cry e k 6. River basin: W ti ~ ~ ~
?. Approximate drainage area:
9. Length of reach evaluated:, 3t~ ('~"~
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer In decimal degrees.
Latitude (ex. 34.872312):
8. Stream order: y"`l
10. County:/~T
12. Subdivision name (if any): ~ ji~~~+e tic ck
- Longitude (ex. 77.55b611):
Method location determined (eircie): GPS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/QIS Other GTS Other
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
14. Proposed channel work (if any): y
IS. Recent weather conditions: ~'7+~ we.t-ram- ~r.~w~ ~rcaz,'t.-~ ~~`~! ~~ n~w~d'^' t~z~k
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Sk ~~ ~~
1?.Identify any special waterway classifications know: -Section 10 ,..,Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES N~ If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? ~ NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? NO ~K~~-b~~
21. Estimated watershed land use: _% Residential ,_% Commercial _% Industrial ,_,% Agricultural
~% Forested ~.% Cleared /Logged _% Other ( )
22. Bankfull width: I d - I S ~~~ 23, Bank height (from bed to top of bank}: 3 ~'"
24. Channel slope down center of stream: ,Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate {4 to 10%) ----Steep (>10%}
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight -Occasional bends ,Frequent meander -Very sinuous ^Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Bvery characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characterisrics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the
comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality. `~
Total Score (from reverse): ( Z Comments:
Evaluator's Signature %~~~ Date_~l-1 /!/0~
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and en onmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

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° These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

USACE AID#. DWQ # Site #~(indicate on attached map)
;,~,; STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET _ -
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment; ~^ \
1. Applicant's name: ~~?-~~'~" ~}%a!~ 2. Evaluator's name: E: $^~ ~l~v~'k ~~~J.s~ )
3. Date of evaluation: ~~ ~-~a b' 4. Time of evaluation: /~-'`t
5. Name of stream: ~ ~ G~ Ger.., Cr« fc. 6. River basin: ~„IR.l~.c.gn
7. Approximate drainage area:
9. Length of reach evaluated: l a~ ~~- .
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees.
Latitude (°x.34.872312):
8. Stream order:
10. County: I~_-~
12. Subdivision name (if any): ~~y%~ Uu k
Loagitude (ex. -77.SSb61
Method location determined {circle): GPS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS Other
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
SGT'
14. Proposed channel work (if any):
15. Recent weather conditions: Rc~e~~- Wfl.~ wt-4-~''t"-- ~f~ ~''C~ z~ ~''~"~~
1b. Site conditions at time of visit:
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 ^Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
~I'rout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters Water Supply Watershed (I-lV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES (~ If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES hID 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO ~~+ra?~o-l~ ~e-
21. Estimated watershed land use: _% Residential _% Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
/ ~~/° Forested .S % Cleared /Logged .^% Other ( )
22. Bankfull width: Z ~ p ~ • 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): ~ ~ L ~~~
24. Channel slope down center of stream: Plat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%} ~%Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight -Occasional bends Frequent meander !Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for eompletlon of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. if a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the
comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream Aows from a pasture
into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality. ''7
Total Score (from reverse}; / Commentst
Evaluator's Signature `>llrr- tea y~~ Qua ~~~-- Date Z// Z~o ~
This channel evaluation farm is intended to'~ie used only as a guide to assist landowners and ne vironmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WURKSI3EET

USACE AID# DWQ # Site #f,~17 (indicate on attached map)
;,~,; STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -
Provide the following Ltformation for the stream reach under assessment:.
1. Applicant's name: W ~.kr(rr~,.-1- ~reu.o 2. Evaluator's name: tz r~ (G~t~k /3,°fser,
3. Date of evaluation: 2~1 Z ~Z-~ 8 4. Time of evaluation: A~'1
5. Name of stream: (i(T ~~rM-~~~., Gea-!c ti. River basin: RL~c-R ti
7. Approximate drainage area: 8. Stream order: Z "
9. Length of reach evaluated: ~ d ~-. 10. County: ~Y/~r+,
Il. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): ~ /~ %~- GQC ~
Latitude (ex. 34.872312); Longitude (ex. -77.556611):
Method location determined {circle): GPS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other QIS Other
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
S!~ D
14. Proposed channel work (if any):
15. Recent weather conditions: Rcsc....s- G/~i- L/~-~1..-r ~,,~~eL~^-+t r#-+~+ ~_
16. Site conditions et time of visit: s~c~c1~ dre,
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 ~Tidat Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat
..Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters -Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES ~ If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES ~ 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO Uk~va l ~ 6~
21. Estimated watershed land use: _% Residential _% Commercial ,_% Industrial _% Agricultural
`~ s % Forested .S % Cleared /Logged ,_% Other ( )
22. Bankfull width: Z ~~~~ 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): (~',
24. Channel slope dawn center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) ~ Moderate (4 to i0%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends -Frequent meander ^Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located oa page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shotivn for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the
co#nment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture
into a forest}, the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range beriveen 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality. .
Total Score (from reverse): ~~ Comments:
Evaluator's Signature ~~~~u%~~'~ ~ C~a v~'~ ~C° try- Date ~-~(2/II ~'
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners-environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does net imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastat slxeams.

USACE AID# DWQ # Site # ~WQ (indicate on attached map)
;,,,; STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET _ -
Provfde the folloiving inJformation for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: W~~~- C 2. Evaluator's name: t~S~ ~~ s~ W )~i~-.ro,-a..~
3. Date of evaluation:T~l~ ~' 4. Time of evaluation:
5. Name of stream: fit T da ~'rn,,., h.Q-+-r:, Cr'Gc Lc 6. River basin: ~/ti ~ aa-s ~, __
7. Approximate drainage area: 8. Stream order: ~9 s`
9. Length of reach evaluated: G~ ~f'y - 10. County: ~~
il. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): /~ ~O ~ Cr~~
Latitude (ex. 34.872312): Longitude (ox. -77.556611):
Method location determined (circle): GPS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS Other
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
S'GJIS'
14. Proposed channel work (if any):
15. Recent weather conditions: ~Jfl•/-c.- W~~'~-r l rh.•~ ~z~ ~lr!"~. ~tir~ cvQ~1c
16. Site conditions at time ofvisit:. fhnn.y,~ a(n,
171.~Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 14 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
~`" Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters ._., Nutrient Sensitive Waters -Water Supply Watershed (1-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USC+S quad map? YES ~ 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO (,INGYU t l a!, le
21. Estimated watershed land use: % Residential _% Commercial ,_,% Industrial _% Agricultural
~% Forested ~% Cleared /Logged ____% Other ( )
22. Bankfull width: 3'-~_ 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank):, 2 ^~ "I 1
24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) _Cleutle (2 to 4%) „Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight -Occasional bends .Frequent meander Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring hex and provide an explanation in the
comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), the stream maybe divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): V~~ Comments:
Evaluator's Signatu - Date ,~~ /Q -D
This chantiel evaluati orrYt is iYtesiei to tic uses ally as a Suiie to assist lii>ziawaers a>ii eizvironmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. Toe total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigatton ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
°~._~Pi`erica'bfflb'~/~e~`slstedt'~fc~ol~`it'sC~e's'nl`
'~~~ 0-5 ~~ ~~i4~~~ `'' ~ 5=:
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•, " _ no flow or s~tu~tt n •Q .lzo4-S:flows- mak~points)_ _ ~,~
` '~' ~' Evidence of past 1EUwanaltcration
,£
extensive altezattyn-a0 fto.&i~Ciation = maic points ~
.~ _
-
~'~~~~ riparian ~on~ - - 0 '- 6 0 - 4 0 5 '~
"~`` no Htt£fer- 0• co h uous, nrde tiuffer_ max points
E~~ldence o#' qutrient'or clt~eznical disc}targes'
0 - 5 ~
~ 0 -4 ` ~ '~
~: 0 4"~
" ~ ~ ,extensive dischar es O~;no ~scfiar~es = max points
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ii ' d' char e = 0; sprrngs seeps, ~Vgtlarids, etc. -max oints
,. ~ ~ :_ Presence df ~djagept'floodplaih ~ ~
0--4 ` ~
o-q ~~
'_ u 2 /

no flood Isw 0 ex~hs~ve flo4dplarn = ~;~.x "oints
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. r
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~" '• Ent~enchm~uf % flnodplain access _
0 = 5 ~
4
0 ~ 3 ~~~
0 2;
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max points
~ - tlee 1 .e~ntr6tl~~e~ ~ 0`s~e~ uent floodi~ ~
. _
:
~
~~~ `~'t~, " 1'~~s`c~n~e df ildJaeent ~retla-~ds" 0 = 6 0 4 (1 2',--~ r
*~;.
.~ ~ Ilo wetlands Q,l~rge ad]acent wetlands ~ mac points)
~_
_
_
+ ~ '- Ghanricl5ittuoslty
0-5
0-4
0-3~ n

' ,' , ensive clica,melizatiou ,0, naruai rucagder max points} .
j . p~,
' Sediment in ut .
ensi_ve:de osition~0; lihle ot'ztosediment max :ornts "

1,.
'Size & diversl of channel bed substrata- _

-'

"yi''-
t `~ fine homo ~enous 0' at e divorce sizes.-max oints ~" ~~; '
~ ~ ~ Evidence of cb~iiael rnclsion or widening-
4
~ 0

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-x;0, st'~~le bed & bdpks ~,:nta
~deeply,it]ets~d 05 0--
- -~ ..
_
~~
_
_
` Prenc~'"ofmaforbankt'g r s ~ _
~ ,, ~ y.
•_ ' Yete erosron - 0; no eros;ob stablQ batiks `= max otnts 0~~ 0-5 0. 7;,.
Roof depth an'd dens~ty`ob, bunks ~ ~ G
`'
0 ~~3
0
4
0 5-
tble root, 0, dense roots throb ut ~ ~raa Butts ,
„
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•qct by a$~lq}~I(ure, livestock, or tf~beK pr4ductfon "' ~_
0 -
5 U 4 0 3

., ~. , • gubstabtl2l ~1R~c} -0; no evtdahco ~ max poittts~ , ~
.
_
~~a<=y~+ =Presenceo[rli`Ile-pooUrip~le-poolcolm~~ezes',
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ss ,~ , . ~" ffleslri
ed -f*tati points
plcs qr pools
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~ - ~ ~ ~ " FIabitaf,compleaity :
;. ~ Q ~ ~ 0 ~ 6 0, 6 `
_ ~C or no Habitat -- U~ fr~gt~ent, v~b"d habitats - max po~ntS ' "' <<,
~,~ ~ ~ ~ " " `.Canopy cgvq age over streamtied`
«~ ~ ~
' ~~ o5haciitfg Vegetation ~,Or Continuous carto~v = max poruts} ~
0;5 ~
0-5 ~~'
0 5 =-
-
• ~ Sub~~~~~t~li'dddedncss
' 't 0 ~ 0 ~~"'!'. ~
structure.:=max)
`t:. , ~ deeply embedded 9, lgose „
~~resenceofst``~n'~vei•tebrates (fee"page 4) y
~
~ ~ ` ~~'
~
~~
" ype~ = max olnts
'~Qw . jdeztce 0~'~0 `onpumeroiis t 0 .-
4 0
5 0 5
:~
Presenceofampbibfans-
' 0=~ 0 -4
~ • ~ 0 4
~ >fi~ evidencE = O; Cbuinion! numerous types = max points
~ .
._..
- ~~
-

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T
Presence offish
x
'
p ~ 4
.0 ~ .
~ ~ `"
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no evidence :-. 0' c-0mmori itumeious types ~ max oints
- ~~,,.~x,~:~*~
- ~ " ' Evld~nce,of ndldllfe Use -
~~. fno evidence = 0. abundarit evidence = niax aoiuts) Q - 6
n =_.~ .~ _
0 = 5
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.: ~~~
are not assessed iu coastal streams.
2

DATA FORM PG
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION wet
f t 9R7 CF, Wetlands Delineation Manual)
ProjectlSite: Al ine Creek Date: 2/12/2008
pplicant/Owner: Waterfront Group County: Avery
nvestigator: Enviromnental Services, Inc. (ESI), RT State: NC
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? ~ Yes No Communi ID: forested
s the site significantl disturbed at ical situation ? ^Yes ~ No Trarisect IDS wetland
Is the area a potential problem area (If needed, explain)? Data Point #: PG6
^Yes ~ No

vr. nv~r n T-rn~.r
_.. DOMINANT STRATUM INDICATOR DOMINANT STRATUM INDICATOR
PLANT SPECIES PLANT SPECIES
1. red maple tree FAC 7. #N/A #N/A
Acer rrrbrurtt #N/A
2. American beech tree FACU 8. #N/A #N/A
I'a us randy olfa #N/A
3. soft rush herb FACW+ 9. #N/A #N/A
Juncus a us:rs #N/A
4. sedges herb FAC 10. #N/A #N/A
Car•ex s #N/A

#N/A #N/A
6. #N/A #N/A 12. #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (Excluding FAC-): 75%
Remarks The hydrophytic vegetation criterion has been met. ,
S ha nutn moss also resent in wetland.
uvr~zrnr nrv
RECORDED DATA (DESCRIBE IN REMARKS): WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
^ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ^ Inundated
^ Aerial Photographs Q Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
^ Other ^ Water Marks
^ Drift Lines
0 NO RECORDED DATA AVAILABLE ^ Sediment Deposits
• ^Q Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
FJELD OBSERVATIONS Secondary Indicators (2 or more required}:
^ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface 1Vater: 0 ^Watey-Stained Leaves
^ Local Soi[ Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 16" ^FAC-Neutral Test
^ Other (Explain in Remarks)
De th to Saturated Soil: 2"
Remarks: The hydrologic criterion has been met.

SOILS
MAP UNIT NAME (Series and Phase):
Mapped as Culiasaja cobbly loam
Series DRAINAGE CLASS: well drained
TAXONOMY (SUBGROUP):
Unavailable FIELD OBSERVATIONS: Confirm Mapped Type?
^ Yes ^~ No
PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Depth {inches} Horizon Matrix Color
(Mansell Moist) Mottle Color
(Mansell Moist} Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structure, etc.
0-18" 2.SY 3/1 sand loam

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS:
^ Histosol
^ Concretions
^ Histic Epipedon
^ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soiis
^ Reducing Conditions
^ Aquic Moisture Regime
^ Sulfidic Odor
^ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
^ Listing on National Hydric Soils List
[~ Listed on State or Loca[ Hydric Soils List
~ Gleyed or Low Chroma
^ Color
^ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: The hydric soil criterion has been met. .
WETLAND DETERMINATION
fiydrophytic Vegetation Present? ~ Yes ^ No Is this Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? ~ Yes ^ No
Wetland Hydrology Present? ^~ Yes ^ No
H dric Soil Present? ~ Yes ^ No
Remarks: Data point is jurisdictional.

DATA FORM PG
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION up
(19R7 CF. Wetlands Delineation Manual!
PrdectlSite: Al ine Creek Date: 2/12!2008
pplicant/Ownee Waterfront Group County: Avery
Investigator: Environmentai Services, Inc. (ESI), RT State: NC
o normal circumstances exist on the site? ~ Yes No Cvmmuni ID: forested
Is the site si nificantl disturbed a ical situation ? Yes ~ No Transect ]D: u land
Is the area a potential problem area (If needed, explain)? Data Point #: PG6
^Yes Q No

V F(;RT A Tr(1N
DOMINANT STRATUM INDICATOR DOMINANT STRATUM INDICATOR
PLANT SPECIES PLANT SPECIES
1. American beech tree FACU 7. #N/A #N/A
Fa us randi olia #N/A
2. yellow birch tree FACU+ 8. #N/A #N/A
Betula alle lraniensis #N/A
3. great laurel shrub FAC- 9. #N/A #N/A
Rhododendron maximum #N/A
4. Christmas fern herb FAC 10. #N/A #N/A
Pol slichum acrostichoides #N/A •• -
5. #N/A #N/A 11. #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
6. #N!A #N/A 12. #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (Excluding FAC-): 25%
Remarks The hydrophytic vegetation criterion has not been met.
uvDiznT.nr:v
RECORDED DATA (DESCRIBE IN REMARKS): WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
^ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ^ Inundated
^ Aerial Photographs ^ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
^ Other ^ tiVater Marks
^ Drift Lines
NO RECORDED DATA AVAILABLE ^ Sediment Deposits
"- ^ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
FIELD OBSERVATIONS Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
^ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: 0 ^Warer-Stained Leaves
^ Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18" ^FAC Neutral Test
^ Other (Explain in Remarks)
De th to Saturated Soil: >18"
Remarks: The hydrologic criteria lras not been met.

SOILS
MAP IJNITNAME (Series and Phase}:
Mapped as Cullasaja cobbly loam Series DRAINAGE CLASS: well drained
TAXONOMY (SUBGROUP):
Unavailable FIELD OBSERVATIONS: Confirm Mapped Type?
Yes ~ No
PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Depth (inches) Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist} Mottle Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structure, etc.
0-18" 2.SY 3/2 sand loam

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS:
^ Histosol
^ Concretions
^ Histic Epipedon
^ High Organic Content in Surface Layer i-t Sandy Soils
^ Reducing Conditions
^ Aquic Moisture Regime
^ Su[fidic Odor
^ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
^ Listing on National Hydric Soils List
^ Listed oh State or Local Hydric Soils List
^ Gleyed or Loty Chroma
^ Color
^ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: The hdric soil criterion has not been met.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? ^ Yes Q No Is this Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? ^ Yes ~ No
Wetland Hydrology Present? ^ Yes ~ No
H dric Soil Present? ^ Yes ~ No
Remarks: Data point is not jurisdictional.

rvonn t;arouna ufwsfon or water ',luau[ -dream faenuncauon rorm; version s. f
Date: 2/11/2008 ProJecl: Alpine Creek Latitude:
Evaluator: ESI (Robert Turnbull) Site: SPA Longitude:
Total points: County: Ave Other: Newland, NC uad
streams are at least Intarmlttent H 35.5 ry a
>=19 or rennlalt/>=30.
A. Geomor holo subtotal = 20 :Absent _ ~_ .Wgak -Moderates= ~1r~or7 , ,
1*. Continuous bed and bank ~ 0 O 1 C? 2 ~ 3
2. Sinuosit ~ 0 ~ 1 ~ 2 t~ 3.
3. In-channel structure: riffle ool se uence O 0 O 1 O 2 '~'} 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sortie {~ 0 O 1 O 2 O 3
5. Active/relic flood lain 0 0 01 O' 2 0 3
6. De ositional bars or benches O 0 C71 O 2 C? 3
7. Braided channel 0 0 O 1 O 2 t] 3
8. Recent alluvial de osits 0 0 01 O 2 O 3
9*. Natural levees O o 01 C) 2 0 3
10. Headcuts O 0 01 O 2 Q 3
11. Grade controls O 0 O 0.5 {~ 1 ~ 1.5
12. Natural valle and draina ewa !O 0 ~? 0.5 O 1 ~' 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existino USGS or NRCS
map or other documented evidence.
O No = 0
~ Yes = 3
•Man-made ditches are not rated; see diswsabns in menuaf
Q lJ..d...l...... euhFnt~l = R >;
14. Groundwater flow/dischar a Q 0 O 1 C~ 2 C:? 3
a er fn c anne an > rs s nce ra n, or a er fn c anne
- d or rowan season
0 0
O 1
C7 2
0 3
16. Leaflitter O 1.5 U 1 O 0.5 Ck 0
17. Sediment on lants O 0 (~ 0.5 ~ 1 ~ 1.5
18. Or anic debris lines or ales wrack fines O 0 ~ O 0.5 ~ 1 t'~ 1.5
19. H dric so€Is redoxomor hic features resent? ONO = 0 O Yes = 1.5
C Rinfnnv cuhfinfial m 7
20*. Fibrous roots in channel ~ 3 ~ 2 ~ 1 O 0
21*. Rooted !ants in channel ~ 3 O 2 ~ 1 {~ 0
22. Cra fish O 0 O 0.5 ~ 1 O 1.5
23. Bivalves 0 0 C7 1 ~ 2 C3 3
24. Fish O 0 CJ 0.5 ~ 1 C~ 1.5
25. Am hibians O 0 O 0.5 ~ 1 ~ 1.5
26. Macrobenthos note diversi and abundance 'O 0 Q 0.5 ~ 1 +~ 1.5
27. Filamentous al ae; era h ton O 0 C7 0.5 ~ 1 C? 1.5
28. Iron oxidizin bacteria/fun us ~ 0 O 0.5 ~ 1 O 1.5
29". Wetland !ants in streambed {~ FAC O FACW O OBL O SAV O Other
-trams zazt torus on the presence of uptrand plants, nem zu towsec on the presence or aquac~c or weuena plants
Dotes:

North Carolina Division of water cauant - stream iaenuncauon rorm; version J. i
Date: 2!12/2008 Project: Alpine Creek Latitude:
Evaluator: ESI, Gblosser Site: SGF Longitude:
Total points:
Streams are at least lntermlttenr if County: Avery Other: Newland, NC quad
>=fsor rennfatif>n3o. 37.25
A. Geomor holo subtotal = 15 _ 4t2&ent, _:; .. Welk ~ Mad~air~te; St!•aJl~ `
1 ". Continuous bed and bank ~ 0 C7 1 U 2 ~ 3
2. Sinuosit O O ~ 1 t;J 2 C'? 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle ooi se uence ~ 0 ~ 1 ~ 2 ~' 3
4. Soil #exture or stream substrate sortln t3 0 (~ 1 C~ 2 ~ 3
5. Active/relic flood lain ~ 0 Q 1 ~ 2 C) 3
6. De osillonat bars or benches ~ 0 ~' 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
7. Braided channel ~} 0 ~ 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
8. Recent alluvial de osits ~! 0 ~ 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
9*. Natural Isvees Q O ~ 1 t~ 2 ~3 3
10. i-leadcuts ~ 0 ~ 1 i~ 2 ~ 3
11. Grade controls ~ 0 {$ 0.5 ~ 1 ~ 1.5
12. Natural valle and draina ewe ~ 0 ~ 0.5 ~ 1 ~ 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existin USGS or NRCS
map or other documented evidence.
~ No = 0
~? Yes = 3
'Manfnade ditches are not rated; eee diswssbna to manual
e u...,t....t...... ~.~ ~htn4al - 7 F
14. Groundwater flow/dischar e ~ 0 ~ 1 ~' 2 'C~ 3
a er n c anne an > rs s nce rain, or a er n c anne
- d or rowan season ~
~ 0
C7 1
~ 2
Q 3
16. Leaflitter '~ 1.5 (~ 1 ~ 0.5 C? 0
17. Sediment on cants ~ 0 {~ 0.5 X31 'D 1.5
18. Or anic debris lines or Pies wrack lines) '~ 0 ~ 0.5 ~ 1 ~ 1.5
19. H dric soils redoxomo hic features resent? ~ No = 0 {~ Yes = 1.5
/' Qintnnv enMtntal o A 7~
20*. Fibrous roots in channel ~ 3 ~ 2 Ca 1 (~ 0
21*. Rooted !ants in channel ~ 3 ~ 2 ~ 1 ~ 0
22. Cra fish ~ 0 i~' 0.5 ~ 1 ~? 1.5
23. Bivalves ~ 0 ~ 1 C7 2 L"~ 3
24. Fish ~ 0 l"~ 0.5 C~ 1 ~ 1.5
25. Am hibians 4 0 i~ 0.5 ~} 1 ~ 1.5
26. Macrobenthos note diverstt and abundance ~ 0 ~ 0.5 t~ 1 (~ 1.5
27. Filamentous al ae; era h ton ~ 0 ~ 1 ~3 2 t~ 3
28. Iron oxidizin bacterlaKun us ~ 0 ~ 0.5 [~ 1 {~ 1.5
29*, Wetland !ants in streambed {~ FAC ~ FACW C~ OBL ~ SAV ~ Other
-uems 2v-zt Iowa on the presence m tyttarw ptarna, ttem cr tocusea on the presence or equauc or weuanc ptarns
Votes: Perennial
Width range 2-6'
Water depth from 2" to over 1' in larger pools

North Carolina Division of Water Quality -Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 2/12/2008 Project: Alpine Creek Latitude:
Evaluator: ESI, Gbtosser Site: SGD Longitude:
Total points:
Streams are at leastlnfermfttentir 20.7 County: Avery Other: Newland, NC quad
>~19or rennlalll>=30.
A. Geomor holo subtotal = 7 At?sertt, ~ 1tUeak . „ F tVJod~r~~i~.r ~ $1w~'n
1 *. Continuous bed and bank C3 0 ~ 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
2. Sinuosit t~ 0 ~ 1 (~ 2 ~ 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle ool se uence ~ 0 ~ 1 `~ 2 ~ 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sortie ~ 0 ~ 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
5. Active/relic flood fain {.} 0 ~ 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
6. De ositional bars or benches ~ 0 ~ 1 ~ 2 ~} 3
7. Braided channel ~ 0 ~ 1 ~ 2 C~ 3
8. Recent alluvial de osits ~ 0 ~ ~ 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
9*. Natural levees U O ~ 1 ~ 2 C7 3
10. Headcuts ~ 0 ~ 1 {~ 2 ~ 3
11. Grade controls ~ 0 '~ 0.5 O 1 O 1.5
12. Natural vaile and draina ewa ~ 0 ~ 0.5 ~ 1 ~ 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existin USGS or NRCS
ma or other documented evidence.
~ No = 0
~ Yes= 3
•Men-meae ancnec ere rwt rates; see uauussans m manual
B. Hvdroloav subtotal = 6.5
14. Groundwater flow/dischar e ~ 0 t7 1 C~ 2 C~ 3
ater m c anne an > rs since ra n, or a er n c anne
-dry or rowin season
{~ 0
t:7 1
C~ 2
C7 3
16. Leafliiter ~ 1.5 ~ 1 ~ 0.5 C~ 0
17. Sediment on plants ~ 0 ~ 0.5 C? 1 ~ 1.5
18. Or anic debris lines or lies wrack lines) t,~ 0 C7 0.5 (~ 1 C~ 1.5
19. H dric soils (redoxomor hic features resent? ~ No = 0 ~ Yes = 1.5
C. Biofoav subtotal = 7.25
20*. Fibrous roots in channel ~ 3 ~ 2 t~? 1 ~ 0
21*. Rooted lants in channel ~ 3 ~ 2 ~ 1 ~ 0
22. Cra fish C~ 0 ~ 0.5 C1 1 [~ 1.5
23. Bivalves ~ 0 ~' 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
24. Fish *~ 0 ~ 0.5 ~7 1 ~ 1.5
25. Am hibians ~ 0 ~ 0.5 t~ 1 ~} 1.5
26. Macrobenthos note diversi and abundance ~ 0 ~? 0.5 ~ 1 ~ 1.5
27. Filamentous al ae; eri h on ~ 0 ~ 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
28. Iron oxidizln bacteria/fun us ~ 0 ~ 0.5 C7 1 C) 1.5
29*. Wetland lants in streambed Q FAC Q FACW ~ OBL ~ SAV ~ Other
.......o ~..-.. ~ .......~ ... ~ ~.o N. we. we v. aryw. ti Nw...a, ne,,. ca iiwaaa ~n ~ use N esenw m agvxuc a weuerp p,arns
Dotes: Stream begins as a spring '
Average width 2'
Average wafer depth 1-2"

North Carolina Division of Water Quality -Stream Identfticatlon rorm; version 3.~
Date: 2 /1 112 0 0 8 Project: Alpine Creek Latitude:
Evaluator: ESI (Josh Witherspoon) Site: SWB Longitude:
Total points: Coun Ave Other: Newland, NC
Streams are at least Intermittent N 2,4 tY~ rY
>^19oI rennieli(>=30.
A. Geomo holo subtotal = 13.5 Abs@nt Weak Moderate' Strpn
1*. Continuous bed and bank ~ 0 Gl 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
2. Sinuosi C"? 0 ~ 1 C~ 2 ~ 3
3. in-channel structur@: riffle ool se uence ~ 0 ~ 1 C? 2 ~} 3
4. Soli texture or stream substrate sortin ~ 0 ~} 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
5. Active/relic flood lain C7 0 C71 ~? 2 ~ 3
e. De ositional bars or benches ~ 0 Q 1 U 2 4 3
7. Bralded channel ~ 0 [? 1 {~ 2 ~ 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits ~ 0 ~ 1 ~ 2 C~ 3
9*. Natural levees Ce7 0 C7 1 ~J 2 ~ 3
~ 0 ~ 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
10. Headcuts
11. Grade controls C} 0 C3 0.5 C? 1 {~ 1.5
12. Natural vane and drains ewe ~' 0 ~ 0.5 C} 1 ~ 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on exls in USGS or NRCS
~J No = 0
C~ Yes = 3
map or other documented evidence.
'Man-made ditches are not rotad; see dtsanatons N rnanuat
u..~__~_-... ..t.i..i..l .- G
14 . Groundwater flow/dischar a {~ 0 U 1 Q 2 U 3
a er n c anne an > rs s nce ra n, Qs star n c anne
- d or rowin season
Ca 0
a 1
C? 2
~ 3
16. Leaflitter ~ 1.5 {~ 1 ~? 0.5 ~ 0
17. S@diment on lants ~ 0 ~} 0.5 ~ 1 ~ 1.5
18. Or anic debris fines or ilea wrack lines ~ 0 ~ 0.5 'C3 1 ~ 1.5
19. H dric soils redoxomorphic features) resent? ~} No = 0 {~ Yes = 1.5
/+ Gt..lww.. m~hfn4~l . K F
20*. Fibrous roots In channel ~ 3 ~ 2 {~ 1 ~ 0
21*. Rooted lams in channel ~ 3 C~ 2 C) 1 O 0
22. Cra sh ~? 0 O 0.5 ~ 1 ~ 1.5
23. Bivalves C? 0 ~ 1 C7 2 ~ 3
24. Fish ~ 0 C) 0.5 U 1 Q 1,5
25. Am hibians ~ 0 U 0.5 ~ 1 U 1.5
26. Macrobenthos note div@rsi and abundance ~ 0 ~ 0.5 C) 1 ~} 1.5
27. Filamentous al ae; eri h on ~ 0 t3 0.5 ~ 1 O 1,5
28. Iron oxidizln bacterialfun us '~ 0 C} 0.5 ~ 1 C? 1.5
29*. Wetland (ants in streambed ~ FAC ~ FACW ~} OBL [} SAV ~} Other
'Items 20-21 tows on the preaertee of upland plants, item 29 fosses on the pressrke of aquatic or wetland plants
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