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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20161121 Ver 2_401 Application_20170517WWETLANDS J4 -.4k & WATERS Mr. Alan Johnson NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 RE: Untz Road Industrial AID# SAW -2015-02486 DWR# 16-1121 Cabarrus County, NC Mr. Johnson, May 101h, 2017 D I MAY 1 2017 Attached, please find three (3) copies of the original application for the Untz Road Industrial project, as well as updates including correspondence from the Division of Mitigation Services, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and updated permit drawings (including large scale drawings). Also included are three copies of the construction documents that show locations of future stormwater management facilities. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions regarding this information. Best regards, Perry Isner 704.773.4239 CHRISTOPHER HUYSMAN WETLANDS & WATERS, INC. TAMP BANDY 1 70 DEW DROP ROAD 41 D8 LB PROPST DRIVE SPARTA, NO 28675 CONOVER, NO 2861 3 336.406.0906 828.302.3437 CHRIS. H UYSMAN@GMAIL.COM JTAMPBANDY@GMAIL.COM 4wWETLANDS a Y& WATERS Mr. Jason Randolph US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Regulatory Field Office 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, NC 28801 RE: Untz Road Industrial AID#: SAW -201S-02486 Cabarrus County —16S acres Parcel #'s: 46915291580000, 46906900180000, 46904956670000(partial) Mr. Randolph, November 7, 2016 MAY 15 201T, Attached please find a Pre -Construction Notification for a Nationwide Permit 39 Verification to construct infrastructure associated with the commercial development of the above site. This project is located on Untz Road in Cabarrus County, just west of 1-85 and south of the Coddle Creek Reservoir. Existing land use of the project is agricultural, consisting of low quality pasture lands for cattle with degraded stream and riparian areas. Impacts associated with this development include 280 linear feet of permanent stream impacts for the construction of two road crossings, based on a delineation and Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination submitted to your office in 2015 and issued August, 2016. Project Purpose The purpose of the proposed project is to construct a commercial development consisting of three large building pads, appurtenant parking and trailer storage space, stormwater control features, and the internal roadway. This is the only ingress/egress option for the site and will connect to Goodman Road near the southern border of the property. The two road crossings are necessary to access high ground in order to maximize the economic return through net usable space. No other impacts are associated with this project. Proiect Need The two stream impacts are necessary in order to access the two large pods of high ground located centrally within the site, where the commercial buildings will be located. Due to DOT line of sight requirements and adjacent property owners, the only option for ingress and egress of the site is through a connection to Goodman Road south of the property. Project Description The project consists of the three commercial building pads, their appurtenant parking and trailer storage facilities, the requisite stormwater control measures, and the aforementioned internal circulation right- of-way. Coddle Creek, which forms the eastern property boundary, will be left completely undisturbed. The two unnamed tributaries to Coddle Creek that transect the site will also be left intact, other than the proposed road crossings of each individual feature. The riparian buffers of all streams will be allowed to stabilize and re -vegetate with native species. CHRISTOPHER HUYSMAN WETLANDS & WATERS, INC. TAMP HANDY 170 DEW DROP ROAD 41 08 LB RROPST DRIVE SPARTA, NO 28675 CONOVER, NO 2861 3 336.406.0906 828.302.3437 CHRIS. HDYSMAN@GMAIL.COM JTAMPBANDY@GMAIL.COM The site will be constructed under an approved Sediment and Erosion Control plan. Extensive use of retaining walls around the building pads, totaling 900 linear feet, will ensure that all grading and construction activities not associated with the culvert crossings remain well outside of any regulated features. Avoidance and Minimization The site was carefully designed in order to situate the building pads as to avoid any impacts to Waters of the US. Many culvert types and design concepts were explored in order to minimize impacts to regulated features. Initially, precast Con/Span crossings were contemplated in order to avoid impacts altogether. However, these systems do not meet local drive requirements and as this right of way will be turned over to the City of Concord, these were not chosen. The use of traditional concrete box culverts with oversized headwalls was therefore selected for the two necessary crossings, as this minimizes impacts to the streams. Mitigation There are two existing large water tanks, acting as culverts, located on site. Both of these tanks are perched above the bed elevation of the streams, therefore creating vast plunge pools and creating an obstacle to aquatic life passage. The applicant proposes to remove these tanks and restore the stream to previous contours as part of the proposed mitigation for necessary impacts. In addition the applicant will purchase stream credits from an in -lieu program at a ratio of 1:1 to provide compensatory mitigation for all impacts to jurisdictional streams associated with the two culvert crossings. No construction efforts impacting jurisdictional features will begin until receipt of payment for compensatory mitigation has been received. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions regarding this request. Best regards, r y Perry Isner CHRISTOPHER HUYSMAN WETLANDS & WATERS, INC. TAMP BANDY 1 70 DEW DROP ROAD 41 ❑S LB PROPST DRIVE SPARTA, NC 28675 CONOVER, NC 2561 3 336.406.0906 BZB.302.3437 CHRIS. HUYSMAN@GMAIL.COM UTAMPSANDY@GMAIL.COM Office Use Only Corps action ID no IDWO project no Form Version 1.4 January 2009 i ► i Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: Ll Section 404 Permit LJ Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑X Yes ❑ No i 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWO (check all that apply): 0 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record 'i For the record only for DWO For the record only for Corps Permit: I because written approval is not required?i 401 Certification: ❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Yes Q No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank ❑ Yes Q No ! or in -lieu fee program. 1-9 - Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h I ❑Yes Q No below. 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? i ❑ Yes Q No 2. Project Information r2a. Name of project: Untz Road Industrial 2b County-. Cabarrus 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Kannapolis 2d. Subdivision name: N/A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: 3. Owner Information 3a_Name(s) on Recorded Deed: 1 Donald E Whitaker (Trustee) 3b. Deed Book and Page No. ! 10691 p.0081 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable). 3d. Street address: 525 Lake Lynn Road 3e. City, state, zip. ' Concord, NC 28025 3f. Telephone no.: 3g. Fax no.: 3h. Email address: Page 1 of 10 PCN Form - Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is ❑ Agent ❑ Other specify 4b Name 4c Business name (if applicable): 4d Street address 4e City, state, zip. 4f Telephone no 4g Fax no-: 4h Email address 5. AgenVConsultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name Perry Isner 5b Business name Wetlands & Waters. Inc. (if applicable) 5c. Street address. 2 712 Minden Rd. Pleasant Garden 5d City, state, zip Pleasant Garden. NC 27313 5e Telephone no 704773.4239 5f. Fax no. 5g Email address: perry.isner@gmail.com Page 2 of 10 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) 46915291580000 lb Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) Latitude 35.421033 Longitude -80 691127 I c Property size 13731 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: Coddle Creek 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water C ­ ------------ -- ----- --_------ 2c River basin Yadkin Pee -Dee 3. Project Description 3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application Site consists of agricultural )predominantly cow pasture) with sorr.e woodlands Land Usti ;,i the of agriculture esidential and some cwrmerciallindustral Site is South of Coddle Creek Reservoir 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 1-23 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property. 5140 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project see attached narrative 3e Describe the overall project in detail including the type of equipment to be used see attached narrative 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Z Yes El No 0 Unknown Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property Comments -project (including all prior phases)in the past? 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type Preliminary ❑ Final of determination was made? 4c. If yes. who delineated the jurisdictional areas? AgencyConsultant Company W&W Inc Name (if known) Chris Huysrna,i Other H&B Inc 4d. If yes. list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation AID#: SAW -2015-02486, Issue date: August 11, 2016 . ......... 5. Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? El Yes ONo El Unknown 5b If yes, explain in detail according to 'help file- instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a Is this a phased project? 0 Yes ❑ No 6b If yes. explain. Grading and corsnctior of the northern portion )adjacent to Urtz Road i wil begin prier to construction of tre southern twuclirg Construction of the oad crossings will aiso be completed prior to grad rg and construction of the SOUlherr building Page 3 of 10 PCN Form - Version 1.4 January 2005 C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1^ Culver. 1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply) 130 ❑ Wetlands ❑X Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts UT to Coddle Creek PER Corps 5 If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site. then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. S4 T --- 2d. ---- 2e. 2a. 2b. ---- 2c. 2f. Wetland impact Type of impact Type of wetland Forested Type of jurisdiction Area of number Corps (404,10) or impact Permanent (P) or DWO (401, other) (acres) Temporary (T)-- �W1 ;Choose one Choose one Yes No W2 Choose one Choose one Yes'No 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts W3 Choose one Choose one Yes No W4 Choose one Choose one Yes'No --- i _ W5 Choose one ! Choose one Yes,No W6 4 Choose one Choose one Yes;No 2g. Total Wetland Impacts: 2h. Comments: — 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site. then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g. Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial (PER) or Type of Average Impact number intermittent (INT)? jurisdiction stream length Permanent (P) or width (linear Temporary (T) j feet ( } feet) _ _ — ---. _ S1 P I Culvert UT to Coddle Creek PER Corps 5 130 S2 P 1^ Culver. UT to Coddle CreeK PER Corps 5 130 S3 T ' Pump around UT to Coddle Creek PER Corps 5 20 S4 T Pump around UT to Coddle Creek PER i Gorps 5 20 S5 Choose one S6 Choose one 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 300 1 Comments Page 4 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Open Water impacts if there are proposed impacts to lakes. ponds, estuaries, tributaries. sounds. the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U S. then individually -list all open water impacts below, 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e Open water Name of waterbody impact number (if applicable s Type of ,,mpact Waterbody Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or type Tem orar T) 01 Choose oqe Ct,ucse 02 Choose ore hoose 03 Choose ore Ctccse 04 Goose ore 4f Total open water impacts 4g Comments 5. Pond or Lake Construction Ifpond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below_— - 5a 5b 5c. 5d 5e Pond ID number Proposed use or Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland purpose of pond (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated P1 Choose one P2 Choose one 5f Total: 59 Comments 5h Is a dam high hazard permit required? [] Yes C1 No If yes. permit ID no 51 Expected pond surface area (acres) 51 Size of pond watershed (acres) 5k. Method of construction 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer. then complete the chart below If yes. then +nd,viduai!y list all buffer impacts below, If any impacts require mitigation- then you MUST fill out Section D of this form 6a. Project is in which protected basin? C3 Neuse 0 Tar -Pamlico C3 Catawba 0 Randleman ❑ Other 6b - 6c 6d 6e _._._.6f 6g Buffer Impact Reason for impact Stream name Buffer Zone 1 Zone 2 number - mitigation impact impact Permanent (P) or required? (square (square Temporary tT� — - _ . - -- - - - -- --- - - -feet) - -- -feet- B1 Yes No B2 Yes No B3 Yes No B4 Yes No B5 Yes No B6 Ves No 6h Total Buffer Impacts: 6i. Comments Page 5 of 10 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation I. Avoidance and Minimization la Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or rr.;nim;ze the proposed impacts in designing project Sae has been caref.illy desqnea to ir-T impacts to regulated feat -,es by comp ,,i rg tete moress egress poirt ' s to one ccns*,r.ic*,ec1 -ca"ay This road ,nvo vPS PIP crossing of two perennialbot" — 0� W- ct, a '0 11'g.1 cprounc A i ol­a, strf-a- charrel5 �il havi,4 3 vec:#,-!aled 1 b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques Ste veli be constructed under an apprnved sediment erosior cortroi p:an Proposed poured- n-plac,,corc,&lt� boy culvert w, be Dk',t ir, ti,,E-dry and offset- cielowthe current stream eievatior This cilveri will tiave oaffes or S,tS loerskrethe cireservalto- ct aqua -c Ye passage and to act as energy dissipators lljring tigm flow storm events Extensive use o, retaining walls will e-suretha! ^o -;radar r, c:scra,ge wtll enter reguixet, wettands 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Irin a __p�cts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for Yes ❑ No impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State'? 2b If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply) 2c If yes which mitigation option will be used for this project'.) 3. Complete If Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank El DWO (E Corps 0 Mitigation bank Z Payment to in -lieu fee program ElPermittee Responsible Mitigation Type Choose one Quantity 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Choose one Quantity Type Choose one Quantity 3c Comments 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached El Yes 4b Stream mitigation requested 280 linear feet 4c If using stream mitigation, stream temperature Choose one warm 4d Buffer mitigation requested (DWO only; square feet 4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested. acres 4f Non-ripanan wetland mitigation requested acres 4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested acres 4h Comments 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan Page 6 of 10 PCN Form - Version 1.4 January 2009 8. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated RipariamBufferRubs)—rmqmirmdbyDWNO 8a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires F� Yeo �� No buffermiVgahon? == hb Uyes, then identify the square feet o(impact toeach zone nfthe riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the amount nfmitigation required 6c 6d 6e Zone Reason for impact Total impact xxumpx/e, Required mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Zone . _ _ 3 (2 for CatawbaI �oneZ 16 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: §g |fbuffer mitigation isrequired. discuss what type cdmitigation ioproposed (ag.payment toprivate mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund) 6h Comments Page 7 of 10 E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan la Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes Q No within one of the NC , _�Vanan Buffer Protection Rules ------- ------ lb If yes. then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no. explain why n Yes No 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 17% .......... 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? Z Yes 0 No 2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan. explain why, 2d- If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan. then provide a brief. narrative description of the plan: Project troudes construction of two large sto,rrwaer BMP's, w -ch will adrle,e to Phase it storn,water slanca!ds ard wil Ve under the review of NC DWR 2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a In which local qovemment s jurisdiction is this project*) 3b Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs apply (check all that apply) 3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached') — - --- ------- - - ------ 4. DWO Stormwater Program Review 4a. Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply (check all that apply)� 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? 5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? NC Dvisicn of Water Resources Gor,cofc Phase 11 ❑ NSW HUSMP Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other El Yes RNo ElCoastal counties 11HQW ORW Session Law 2006-246 [30ther 0 Yes Q No [3 Yes 0 No 0 Yes 0 No Page 8 of 10 PCN Form - Version 1.4 January 2009 F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1a Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal,state!locat) funds or the Yes QX No use of public (federal'state) land? 1b If you answered 'yes' to the above does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State O Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA,SEPAI? 1c If you answered `yes" to the above. has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (if so. attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter ) ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments. 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules t 15A NCAC 2H 0500). Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300). DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑Yes Q No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)? 2b Is this an after -the -fact permit application? ❑Yes OX No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions. provide an explanation of the violations) 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in Yes QX No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality 3b If you answered 'yes" to the above. submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy If you answered -no." provide a short narrative description 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a 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 Protect does not nvolve V e constrjctior• or sanaary sewer Page 9 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or Q Yes ❑ No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ® Yes 71 No impacts? i 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. i Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? Natural Heritage Program Report 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes Q No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation El Yes ®No status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? Natural Heritage Program Report l 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain? Q Yes ❑ No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements; No impacts or construction are planned within FEMA designated 100 -year floodplain. A vegetated buffer will be left on all streams. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA's National Flood Hazard layer 1 Cabarrus County GIS P,0041 -P-> &OL -0 Applicant/Agent's Printed Name JIApplicanVAgent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only it an authorization letter from the applicant isprovided.) Page 10 of 10 APPROXIMATE LIMIT OF GRADING, TYP. O& Stone UNTZ ROAD INDUSTRIAL OVERALL SCHEMATIC SITE PLAN & Stone Project Na 4386 hsued 01.03.17 >a v r Stream Impact 1 / GRADING FOR REPRESENTATION OF Stream Impact 2 Culvert Crossing / PROPOSED CULVERT CROSSING AT Culvert Crossing PROPOSED ROADWAY CROSSING Permanent - Impact ELEVATION. TYP. P Permanent Impact - 130linear feet I / 130 linear feet / r Temporary Impact • ( / Temporary impact • / 20 linear feet i 1 TW: 614.00 20 linear feet / T'N: 6' 1.00 \ I BW: 613.50 IT OF ---•.,( BW: 616. 00 1 CONSTRUCTION, TYP. r / TW: 637,50 TW: 619.00 1W 637 -- ' \ E P p6 pp / BW: 613.00 Bwr 615.00 .5o � / 1 BW: 615.00 / TEMPORARY PUMP AROUND TO BE UTILIZED DURING CONSTRUCTION. ' P ANAN' SUMP PIT TO REMAIN WTHIN \ ---- LMI 5-0F DISTURBANCE _ _ _DISTURBANCE LIMITS, TYP. \\ TIN, 637" - - --• -' _ \ aW: 615.00 -- / ��--- TW: 639.50 - \ BW: 613.00 _-"`-'--- 1PQgR,9LY_ / \ _---- -`---- tW: 637.50 TW 639.50 LIMITSS O TURBANC I \\` BW: 613.00 BW; 613.00 - -- LIMIT OF / 1 \\ TEMPORARY PUMP AROUND CONSTRUCTION, TYP. \ TO BE UTILIZED DURING / / TW: 6'5.00 co STR-TO RE. SUMP PIT // BW: 614.00 "TO REMAIN WITHIN / DISTURBANCE L IMITS, TYP,/ TW: 618.00 ) B W 615.00 ( TW: 616.00 BW: 615.00 / \ 81-6' SIDEWALK TO I RIGHT-OF-WAY, TYP. 5'-0' CONCRETE SIDEWALK, TYP. \ 6'-0' PLANTING STRIP, TYP. I I \� 2'-6' CURB h GUTTER, TYP. NORTH CULVERT CROSSING - PARTIAL GRADING PLAN o® NORTH CULVERT CROSSING - CROSS SECTION OCofeJenest UNTZ ROAD INDUSTRIAL & Stone RCP CULVERT CROSSING BURIED 1' OF NATURAL CHANNEL DEPTH ewe r® 61+09,66 I I I 1 r -- TW: 615.00 BW 614.00 TW: 639.50 BVN 613.00 TW: 639.50 BW: 613.00 I ( TW: 616.00 BW: 615.00 I I 8!I6" SIDEWALK TO RC HT -OF -WAY, TYP, 1((-0" CONCRETE SIDEWALK, TYP. t-0" PLANTING STRIP, TYP. 2'-6" CURB k GUTTER, TYP. SOUTH CULVERT CROSSING - PARTIAL GRADING PLAN ewr w Untz Road Industrial SAW -2015-02488 November 7, 2016 (Original submittal) January 3, 2017 (Revised submittal) Permit Drawings Sheet 2 of 2 Culvert Crossings - Plan & Cross section SOUTH CULVERT CROSSING - CROSS SECTION ,,,,VERT CROSSING BURIED 1' OF NATURAL CHANNEL DEPTH ewa v e® CULVERT CROSSING - OVERSIZED HEADWALL Project No. 4386 Issued 12.20.16 �IIOIIIII��III�IIIIf� i� Ifllltllllt� �� f�I�IIIIIII�III�IIIIIIIIIIIt -- TW: 615.00 BW 614.00 TW: 639.50 BVN 613.00 TW: 639.50 BW: 613.00 I ( TW: 616.00 BW: 615.00 I I 8!I6" SIDEWALK TO RC HT -OF -WAY, TYP, 1((-0" CONCRETE SIDEWALK, TYP. t-0" PLANTING STRIP, TYP. 2'-6" CURB k GUTTER, TYP. SOUTH CULVERT CROSSING - PARTIAL GRADING PLAN ewr w Untz Road Industrial SAW -2015-02488 November 7, 2016 (Original submittal) January 3, 2017 (Revised submittal) Permit Drawings Sheet 2 of 2 Culvert Crossings - Plan & Cross section SOUTH CULVERT CROSSING - CROSS SECTION ,,,,VERT CROSSING BURIED 1' OF NATURAL CHANNEL DEPTH ewa v e® CULVERT CROSSING - OVERSIZED HEADWALL Project No. 4386 Issued 12.20.16 Stream Impact 1 / GRADING FOR REPRESENTATION OF Stream Impact 2 I Culvert Crossing / PROPOSED CULVERT CROSSING AT Culvert Crossing PROPOSED ROADWAY CROSSING I / Permanent Impact - I ELEVATION, TYP. 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"_� —w• p" c�»orwn aero UNTZ ROAD INDUSTRIAL OVERALL SCHEMATIC SITE PLAN N SCALE: Project No. 4386 Issued 01.03.17 J— 0 is, 150. 3W WWETLANDS J4 WATERS Vicinity Map Site Roberta Milt ktarsbu�q "000 feet t km. .. _ -V 2016 HERE Project Name: Untz Road Industrial Owner / Developer: Donald E Whitaker City / County: Kannapolis / Cabarrus Tax PIN(s): 46915291580000,46906900180000,46904956670000(partial) Coordinates: Scale: Date: Lat: 35.421033 Long: -80.691127 graphic 08/08/16 pRPW 1 pRPW 3 2 23120 If 1250 If WL C WL A `\ 0.20 ac 0.55 ac WL B------------- 0.48 ac F pRPW 2 / 3,020 If N WETLANDS a Y& WATERS Figure 1: Approximate Depiction of Waters and Wetlands Project Name: "Wetland Sketch provided for illustrative purposes for preliminary planning use only. Not intended to be relied upon for exact location, dimensions, or orientation. All findings and assessments made by wetland consultants regarding limits of jurisdiction or permitting requirements are subject to verification by the US Army Corps of Engineers and other appropriate state and local authorities. Untz Road Industrial Owner / Developer: I Donald E Whitaker City / County: Kannapolis / Cabarrus I Tax PIN(s): 46915291580000,46906900180000,46904956670000(partial) Coordinates: Scale: Date: Lat: 35.421033 Long: -80.691127 1 nts 1 08/08/16 Property Real ID 02-003 -0036.00 Parcel PIN 46915291580000 Physical Address: 6979 UNTZ RD CONCORD NC 28027 Land Units 137.31 Owner Name 1: WHITAKER DONALD E TRUSTEE Land Units Type AC Owner Name 2: Calculated Acreage 144.388401 Mailing Address: 3661 RICHWOOD CIR Land Value 2445120 Mail City: KANNAPOLIS Building Value 121620 Mail State: NC Assessed Value 317760 Mail Zip: 28081 Market Value 2600880 Cabanas County shall not be held lablefor any errors in the Map Created By Cabarrus County IT Department datarepesentedonu:sremrd.This indudesarosof mission. 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GIS User Comnunty 0 0.125 0.25 0.5 m WETLANDS a Y& WATERS Figure 2: County GIS Project Name: Untz Road Industrial Owner / Developer: Donald E Whitaker l I City / County: Kannapolis / Cabarrus Tax PIN(s): 46915291580000,46906900180000,46904956670000(partial) Coordinates: Scale: Date: Lat: 35.421033 Long: -80.691127 graphic 08/08/16 N 0 0.5 Mi 2000 Ft Map provided by MyTopo.com f4' 0 Project Name: Untz Road Industrial WETLANDS Owner / Developer: Donald E Whitaker 8c WATERS city/county: Kannapolis / Cabarrus Tax PIN(s): 46915291580000,46906900180000,46904956670000(partial) Figure 3: USGS Topo Quad Coordinates: Scale: Date: Lat: 35.421033 Long: -80.691127 graphic 08/08/16 r t¢ , S! a (Me -H Ch i C . 1 • r ` i N 0 0.5 Mi 2000 Ft Map provided by MyTopo.com f4' 0 Project Name: Untz Road Industrial WETLANDS Owner / Developer: Donald E Whitaker 8c WATERS city/county: Kannapolis / Cabarrus Tax PIN(s): 46915291580000,46906900180000,46904956670000(partial) Figure 3: USGS Topo Quad Coordinates: Scale: Date: Lat: 35.421033 Long: -80.691127 graphic 08/08/16 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILMINGTON DISTRICT Action I.D.: SAW -2015-02486 County: Cabarrus U.S.G.S. Quad: NC-KANNAPOLIS NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Property Owner/Agent: Donald E. Whitaker Address: 3661 Richwood Circle Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081 Telephone No.: Property description: Size (acres): 140 acres Nearest Town: Concord Nearest Waterway: Coddle Creek River Basin: Pee Dee Coordinates: 35.4203959, -80.692022 Hydrologic Unit Code: 03040105 Location Description: The site is located at 6979 Untz Rd. Concord, NC Cabarrus County Indicate Which of the Following Apply: A. Preliminary Determination X Based on preliminary information, there may be waters and wetlands on the above described property. We strongly suggest you have this property inspected to determine the extent of Department of the Army (DA) jurisdiction. To be considered final, a jurisdictional determination must be verified by the Corps. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process( Reference 33 CFR Part 331). ). If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed), by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also, you may provide new information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the JD. B. Approved Determination _ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described property subject to the permit requirements of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. There are waters and wetlands on the above described property subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. We strongly suggest you have the waters and wetlands on your property delineated. Due to the size of your property and/or our present workload, the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner. For a more timely delineation, you may wish to obtain a consultant. To be considered final, any delineation must be verified by the Corps. The waters and wetlands on your property have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by the Corps. We strongly suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years. _ The waters and wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on . Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described property which are subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. Action Id.: SAW -2015-02486 Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US and/or wetlands without a Department of the Army permit may constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC S 131 1). If you have any questions regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program. please contact William Elliott at 828-271-7980. C. Basis For Determination The site contains wetlands as determined by the 1987 Caps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and the Interim Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual: Eastern Mountain and Piedmont Region. These wetlands are adjacent to stream channels located on the property that exhibit indicators of ordinary high water marks. The stream channel on the property is an unnamed tributary to Coddle Creek which flows into the Pee Dee River. D. Remarks: Jurisdictional "Waters of the US" have been identified on this property as depicted by submitted Jurisdictional Request Package on file. E. Attention USDA Program Participants This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the particular site identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in USDA programs, you should request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work. F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in B. above) Attached to this verification is an approved jurisdictional determination. If you are not in agreement with that approved jurisdictional determination, you can make an administrative appeal under 33 CFR 331. Enclosed you will find a request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal this determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address: US Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division Attn: Jason Steele, Review Officer 60 Forsyth Street S W, Room 1 OM 15 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801 In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address within 60 days of the issue date below. **It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this con: espondence.* * / Corps Regulatory Official: William Elliott /2t/ Issue Date: August 11, 2016 Expiration Date: August 10, 2021 The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we continue to do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at our website at http://pert.nwp.usace.ariny.mil/survey.htmi to complete the survey online. CF: Chris Huysman, 170 Dew Drop Road, Sparta, NC 28675 2 DIRECTION 35.42184% ACCURACY 5 m ■ "' DIRE( 141 d¢ .Ta Be.69512'W DATUM WG584 89 de N ,%,_35.42165'N ACCURACY 5 m s%�:69512'w DATUM WG584 P"c �t�t a -a t A tank.1 2016-09-08 tank 1 2016-09-88 Untz Industrial 58ft 16:31:47-84:00 Untz Industrial 50 ft 16:32:25--04:00 OiiB:Cfi CU ON 35.42164"N ACRACY 5 m 252 deg(TI 80.69482 '.ti DATU'O Wr-584 ZT...• Existing Water Tanks , PM I f r Untz Industrial tagk 1 2016-09-08 58 ett 16: :31-04:00 DIRECTION 35.41865`N ACCURAC! 5 M ACCURACY 5 m 201 deq(T) 90. i"W .; DATUM WG S84 288 de (T; �t,..t 3°W DATUM WG584 9 t �� r « Untz Industrial_ 281609-08Untz Inc—'_nn 2016-09-08�_ ; tank 2 August 11, 2016 Perry Isner Wetlands & Waters, Inc. 2712 Minden Rd. Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 RE: Untz Road Industrial Assemblage Dear Perry Isner: PAT McCRORY Governor SUSAN KLUTTZ Secrerars NCNHDE-2044 The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above. A query of the NCNHP database, based on the project area mapped with your request, indicates that there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there may be no documentation of natural heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have been surveyed. The results of this query should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In the event that rare species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update our records. The attached 'Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists and is included for reference. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed area within a one -mile radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report. Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission. The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve (DNP), Registered Heritage Area (RHA), Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) easement, or Federally -listed species are documented near the project area. If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance, please contact Suzanne Mason at suzanne.mason(a)ncdcr.aov or 919.707.8637. Sincerely, NC Natural Heritage Program 'Nothing Compares Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating Coddle Creek Reservoir Rare Plant Sites R5 (General) C5 (General) Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type Cabarrus County Open Space Cabarrus County: multiple local government Local Government NC Department of Transportation Mitigation Site NC Department of Transportation State NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DECD, Division of Mitigation Services State Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https�/ ocohde natureserye oralcontent/helo. Data query generated on August 11, 2016; source: NCNHP, Q2 June 2016. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 2 of 3 Untz Road Industrial Assemblage August 11, 2016 NCNHDE-2044 Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank Date Rank Butterfly 32085 Pontia protodice Checkered White 2003-11-02 BC 3 -Medium --- Significantly G4 S1 S2 Rare Freshwater Fish 8430 Etheostoma collis Carolina Darter 1995-03-26 E 3 -Medium Species of Special G3 S3 Concern Concern Vascular Plant 11779 Desmodium sessilifolium Sessile Tick -trefoil 1951-08-28 X? 3 -Medium --- Special G5 SH Concern Historical Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating Coddle Creek Reservoir Rare Plant Sites R5 (General) C5 (General) Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type Cabarrus County Open Space Cabarrus County: multiple local government Local Government NC Department of Transportation Mitigation Site NC Department of Transportation State NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DECD, Division of Mitigation Services State Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https�/ ocohde natureserye oralcontent/helo. Data query generated on August 11, 2016; source: NCNHP, Q2 June 2016. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 2 of 3 NCNHDE-2044: Untz Road Industrial Assemblage August 11, 2016 Project Boundary Buffered Project Boundary NHP Natural Area (NHNA) Managed Area (MAREA) Page 3 of 3 1:27,845 0 0.225 0.45 0.9 mi 0 0.375 0.75 1.5 km SourcesEsd, HERE. DeLorme Intermapin rn-t P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Ear. Japan, MET[, Esd Chine (Hong Kong), sw topo, Map"/India, C OpenStreetMap conhrbuti and the GIS user Community Mitigation Services ENVIRONMENTAL OVALITY Donald Whitaker Ronald Gold Overcash Trust 525 Lake Lynn Road Concord, NC 28025 Project: Untz Road Industrial PAT MCCRORY DONALD R VAN DER VAART November 8, 2016 Expiration of Acceptance: June 8, 2017 County: Cabarrus The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is willing to accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as indicated in the table below. Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the DMS in -lieu fee mitigation program will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact permitting agencies to determine if payment to the DMS will be approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or authorizations associated with the proposed activity including G.S. § 143-214.11. This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 CertificationlCAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to DMS. Once DMS receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the in -lieu fee to be paid by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/eep. Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the DMS, the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation required and assigned to DMS for this impact is determined by permitting agencies and may exceed the impact amounts shown below. Impact River Basin — CU Location (8 -digit HUC) --- Stream (feet) --- — — -- Wetlands (acres) Buffer I Buffer II (Sq. Ft.) (Sq. Ft.) --- Cold — Cool — Warm -- Ri avian ---- Non-Ri arian Coastal Marsh Yadkin 03040105 0 0 280 0 - 0 0 0 0 Upon receipt of payment, DMS will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The mitigation will be performed in accordance with the In -Lieu Fee Program instrument dated July 28, 2010 and 15A NCAC 02B .0295 as applicable. Thank you for your interest in the DMS in -lieu fee mitigation program. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly Williams at (919) 707-8915. cc: Perry Isner- agent Sincerely, Jame§. B tanfill Asset _ agement Supervisor State of North Carolina Environmental Quality Mitigation Services 1652 Mail Service Center , Raleigh. NC 27699-1652 ' 217 W. Jones Street, Suite 3000 919 707 8976 T United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Asheville Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801 November 30, 2016 Mr. Perry Isner Wetlands & Waters, Inc. 2712 Minden Road Pleasant Garden, North Carolina 27313 Dear Mr. Isner: Subject: Untz Road Industrial Development Project; Forsyth County, North Carolina Log No. 4-2-17-067 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed the information provided in your correspondence dated November 1, 2016, wherein you request our comments regarding potential impacts to federally protected species that may arise from the proposed project referenced above. We submit the following comments in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e); the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. §4321 et seq.); and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act). Project Description According to the information provided, you are preparing permit applications to install two industrial building pads and two stream crossings on a 150 acre tract west of Concord, North Carolina. However, no specific project plans were included in your correspondence and there was no description of proposed impacts to jurisdictional features. You indicated that the project area is currently dominated by agricultural lands and mixed mesic woodlands along Coddle Creek and its tributaries. Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species According to the information provided, you observed suitable summer roosting habitat for the federally threatened northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) within the project area. However, the final 4(d) rule (effective as of February 16, 2016), exempts incidental take of northern long-eared bat associated with activities that occur greater than 0.25 miles from a known hibernation site, and greater than 150 feet from a known, occupied maternity roost during the pup season (June 1 — July 31). Based on the information provided, the project (which may require tree clearing) would occur at a location where any incidental take that may result from associated activities is exempt under the 4(d) rule. The Service has record of no other federally protected species in the project area. Therefore, we consider the requirements under the Act to be complete and require no further action at this time. Please be aware that obligations under section 7 of the Act must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the identified action. We offer the following recommendations in the interest of protecting fish, wildlife, and other natural resources. Stream Crossings Bridges or spanning structures should be used for all permanent roadway crossings of streams and associated wetlands. Structures should span the channel and the floodplain in order to minimize impacts to aquatic resources, allow for the movement of aquatic and terrestrial organisms, and eliminate the need to place fill in streams and floodplains. Bridges should be designed and constructed so that no piers or bents are placed in the stream, approaches and abutments do not constrict the stream channel, and the crossing is perpendicular to the stream. Spanning some or all of the floodplain allows the stream to access its floodplain and dissipate energy during high flows and also provides for terrestrial wildlife passage. When bank stabilization is necessary, we recommend that the use of riprap be minimized and that a riprap-free buffer zone be maintained under the bridge to allow for wildlife movement. If fill in the floodplain is necessary, floodplain culverts should be added through the fill to allow the stream access to the floodplain during high flows. If bridges are not possible and culverts are the only option, we suggest using bottomless culverts. Bottomless culverts preserve the natural stream substrate, create less disturbance during construction and provide a more natural post -construction channel. Culverts should be sufficiently sized to mimic natural stream functions and habitats located at the crossing site; allow for water depth, volume (flow), and velocity levels that will permit aquatic organism passage; and accommodate the movement of debris and bed material during bank -full events. Widening the stream channel must be avoided. In the event that a traditional culvert is the only option, the culvert design should provide for a minimum water depth in the structure during low-flow/dry periods. Sufficient water depth should be maintained in all flow regimes so as to accommodate both the upstream and downstream movement of aquatic species. Water depth inside the culvert must be adequate for fish to be completely immersed and all other aquatic life to move freely. The culvert should be designed and installed at the same slope as the stream grade to maintain an acceptable water velocity for aquatic life passage and for stream substrate characteristics to be retained within the culvert. Where feasible, we recommend the use of multiple barrels, in addition to the low -flow barrel, to accommodate flood flows. Floodplain barrels should be placed on or near stream bank -full or floodplain bench elevation and discharge onto floodplain benches. Where appropriate, install 2 sills on the upstream end of floodplain barrels to restrict or divert the base stream flow to a single barrel. If the culvert is longer than 40 linear feet, alternating or notched baffles should be installed in a manner that mimics the existing stream pattern. This will enhance the passage of aquatic life by: (1) depositing and retaining sediment in the barrel, (2) maintaining channel depth and flow regimes, and (3) providing resting places for fish and other aquatic organisms. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Construction activities near streams, rivers, and lakes have the potential to cause water pollution and stream degradation if measures to control site runoff are not properly installed and maintained. In order to effectively reduce erosion and sedimentation impacts, Best Management Practices specific to the extent and type of construction should be designed and installed during land -disturbing activities and maintained until the project is complete and appropriate storm water conveyances and vegetation are re-established on-site. A complete design manual, which provides extensive details and procedures for developing site-specific plans to control erosion and sediment and is consistent with the requirements of the North Carolina Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act and Administrative Rules, is available at http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/lr/publications. Additional resources can be found at http://www.ncdot.gov/doh/operations/dp_chief eng/roadside/fieldops/downloads/ For maximum benefits to water quality and bank stabilization, riparian areas should be forested but if maintained in grass, should not be mowed. We recommend planting disturbed areas with native riparian species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can provide information on potential sources of plant material upon request. Floodplains Executive Order 11988 requires federal agencies (and their designated nonfederal representatives) to consider and protect floodplain functions. We believe the examples of flooding in this area of North Carolina highlight the importance of avoiding the long- and short-term impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of floodplains and that we should avoid any direct or indirect support of floodplain development. Therefore, we do not believe the subject project should be built in the 100 -year floodplain or in any way result in the alteration of the 100 -year floodplain. Stream Buffers Natural, forested riparian buffers are critical to the health of aquatic ecosystems. They accomplish the following: 1. catch and filter runoff, thereby helping to prevent nonpoint-source pollutants from reaching streams; 2. enhance the in -stream processing of both point- and nonpoint-source pollutants; 3. act as "sponges" by absorbing runoff (which reduces the severity of floods) and by allowing runoff to infiltrate and recharge groundwater levels (which maintains stream flows during dry periods); 4. catch and help prevent excess woody debris from entering the stream and creating logjams; 5. stabilize stream banks and maintain natural channel morphology; 6. provide coarse woody debris for habitat structure and most of the dissolved organic carbon and other nutrients necessary for the aquatic food web; and 7. maintain air and water temperatures around the stream. Forested riparian buffers (a minimum 50 feet wide along intermittent streams and 100 feet wide along perennial streams [or the full extent of the 100 -year floodplain, whichever is greater]) should be created and/or maintained along all aquatic areas. Within the watersheds of streams supporting endangered aquatic species, we recommend undisturbed, forested buffers that are naturally vegetated with trees, shrubs, and herbaceous vegetation and extend a minimum of 200 feet from the banks of all perennial streams and a minimum of 100 feet from the banks of all intermittent streams, or the full extent of the 100 -year floodplain, whichever is greater.) Impervious surfaces, ditches, pipes, roads, utility lines (sewer, water, gas, transmission, etc.), and other infrastructures that require maintained, cleared rights-of-way and/or compromise the functions and values of the forested buffers should not occur within these riparian areas. Impervious Surfaces/Low Impact Development (LID) In addition to the increased storm -water flows caused by the lack of or loss of riparian buffers and any floodplain development, increased development outside the floodplain will also contribute to the quantity and quality of storm water entering project area waterways. Recent studies' have shown that areas of 10- to 20 -percent impervious surface (such as roofs, roads, and parking lots) double the amount of storm -water runoff compared to natural cover and decrease deep infiltration (groundwater recharge) by 16 percent. At 35- to 50 -percent impervious surface, runoff triples, and deep infiltration is decreased by 40 percent. Above 75 -percent impervious surface, runoff is 5.5 times higher than natural cover, and deep infiltration is decreased by 80 percent. Additionally, the adequate treatment of storm water in development areas is essential for the protection of water quality and aquatic habitat in developing landscapes. Additionally, these impervious surfaces collect pathogens, metals, sediment, and chemical pollutants and quickly transmit them (via storm -water runoff) to receiving waters. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, this nonpoint-source pollution is one of the major threats to water quality in the United States, posing one of the greatest threats to aquatic life, and is also linked to chronic and acute illnesses in human populations from exposure through drinking water and contact recreation. Increased storm -water runoff also directly damages aquatic and riparian habitat, causing stream -bank and stream -channel scouring. In addition, impervious surfaces reduce groundwater recharge, resulting in even lower than expected stream flows during drought periods, which can induce potentially catastrophic effects for fish, mussels, and other aquatic life. Accordingly, we recommend that all new developments, regardless of the percentage of impervious surface area they will create, implement storm -water -retention and -treatment measures designed to replicate and maintain the hydrograph at the preconstruction condition in order to avoid any additional impacts to habitat quality within the watershed. 'Federal Interagency Stream Restoration Working Group (15 federal agencies of the United States Government). Published October 1998, Revised August 2001. Stream Corridor Restoration: Principles, Processes, and Practices. GPO Item No. 0120-A; SuDocs No. A 57.6/2:EN 3/PT.653. ISBN -0-934213-59-3. 4 We recommend the use of low -impact -development techniques,2 such as reduced road widths, grassed swales in place of curb and gutter, rain gardens, and wetland retention areas, for retaining and treating storm -water runoff rather than the more traditional measures, such as large retention ponds, etc. These designs often cost less to install and significantly reduce environmental impacts from residential development. Where detention ponds are used, storm -water outlets should drain through a vegetated area prior to reaching any natural stream or wetland area. Detention structures should be designed to allow for the slow discharge of storm water, attenuating the potential adverse effects of storm -water surges; thermal spikes; and sediment, nutrient, and chemical discharges. Also, because the purpose of storm -water -control measures is to protect streams and wetlands, no storm -water -control measures or best management practices should be installed within any stream (perennial or intermittent) or wetland. We also recommend that consideration be given to the use of pervious materials (i.e., pervious concrete, interlocking/open paving blocks, etc.) for the construction of roads, driveways, sidewalks, etc. Pervious surfaces minimize changes to the hydrology of the watershed and can be used to facilitate groundwater recharge. Pervious materials are also less likely to absorb and store heat and allow the cooler soil below to cool the pavement. Additionally, pervious concrete requires less maintenance and is less susceptible to freeze/thaw cracking due to large voids within the concrete. The Service appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments. Please contact Mr. Byron Hamstead of our staff at 828/258-3939, Ext. 225, if you have any questions. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log Number 4-2-17-067. Sincerely, - - original signed - - Janet A. Mizzi Field Supervisor 'We recommend visiting the Environmental Protection Agency's Web site(http:/fit ww.epa..eov/pollitted-runoll nonpoint-source pollution/urban-iunolf-low-impact-development) for additional information and fact sheets regarding the implementation of low -impact -development techniques. 5