20090443 Ver 1_401 Application_20090409

09-0443
Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following info:
1. Project Name Rea Road Widening and Improvements
2. Name of Property Owner/Applicant:City of Charlotte
3. Name of Consultant/Agent: The LPA Group, Incorporated
*Agent authorization needs to be attached.
4. Related/Previous Action ID number(s): 200430106
5. Site Address:Rea Road from NC Highway 51 (Pineville-Matthews Road) to the
Colony/Rea Road intersection
6. Subdivision Name:n/a
7. City:Charlotte
8. County:Mecklenburg
9. Lat:35.1017 Long:-80.8084 (Decimal Degrees Please)
10. Quadrangle Name: Weddington
11. Waterway: Rea Branch
12. Watershed: 03050103
13. Requested Action:
XX Nationwide Permit # 14
General Permit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request
Pre-application Request
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SAMPLE AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT NO,
PLAN NO.
PARCEL ID:
STREET ADDRESS: Rea Road from the intersection of NC Highway 151 to the
Colony/ Rea Road intersection.
Please print: City of Charlotte, Attn: Imad Fakhreddin
Property Owner:
Property Owner:
The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize
Renee Y. Flinchum-Bowles
(Contractor / Agent)
(Name of consulting firm)
to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of
this permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached.
Property Owner's Address (if different than property above):
600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202-2844
Telephone:
[phone]
We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the
best of our knowledge.
Authorized Signature
Date:
Of The LPA Group, Incorporated
Authorized Signature
Date:
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Office Use Only:
~ Corps action ID no.
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Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information PAID
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the

Corps:
T[D
Section 404 Permit El 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? ? Yes ® No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 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
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
? Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit:

? Yes ® 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 or in-lieu
fee program.
ED Yes
? No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below. ? Yes ® No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Rea Road Improvements
2b. County:
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Mecklenburg
City of Charlotte
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: n/a

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3. Owner Information
m:96 Atli) PORMTER BRANCH
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: City of Charlotte
3b. Deed Book and Page No. n/a
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Attn: Imad Fakhreddin
3d. Street address: 600 East Fourth Street
3e. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28202-2844
3f. Telephone no.: [phone]
3g. Fax no..
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: Renee Y. Flinchum-Bowles
5b. Business name
(if applicable): The LPA Group, Incorporated
5c. Street address: P.O. Box 5805 (700 Huger Street)
5d. City, state, zip: Columbia, SC 29250 (29201)
5e. Telephone no.: [phone]
5f. Fax no.: [phone]
5g. Email address: [e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 21159492
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.1017 Longitude: - 80.8084
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size: 16.5 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project: Rea Branch and unnamed tributary to Rea Branch
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C (McAlpine Creek)
2c. River basin: Catawba
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:
The project area includes the existing roadway and its associated right-of-way. The land cover category is 1 Heavily
Developed or Disturbed Land. The land use category is 1.05.02.01 Limited or Non-Limited R
d
oa
s and Highways. The
adjacent properties are mostly residential with some commercial development at each end of the project. The land cover
category is 1 Heavily Developed or Disturbed Land. The land use categories of the adjacent properties are 1
01
01
.
.
Single Family Detached or Duplex, 1.01.03 Multi-family Dwellings, 1.02.01 Commercial Retail, and 1.03.03 Religious
Institutions.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.38 ac
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
740 In ft
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the proposed project is to:
- Ease traffic congestion
- Eliminate sight distance problems thereby increasing safety for motorists
- Provide safe, aesthetically pleasing pedestrian and bike
routes throughout the project area
- Provide landscaping in designated areas along the project
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
This project will include widening the existing roadway to two travel lanes divided by a planted median with left turn lanes,
bicycle lanes, curb and gutter and sidewalk on both side
f th
s o
e road. This project will also include a right turn lane at
Highway 51 (Pineville-Matthews Road). The Rea Road project will also improve the vertical alignment of the road
eliminating sight distance problems when turning in and out of the subdivisions.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past? ®Yes No
? Unknown
Comments: SAW # 200430106
4b
If the Co
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rps ma
e the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? ? Prelimiinal
4 c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: The LPA Group
Inc

Name (if known): Gordon Murphy ,
.
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
.
December 15, 2003
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes ® No ? Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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ea Impacts Inventory
Summary
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Which
ctions were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
Wetlands ® Streams - tributarie s
? Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then compl ete this question for each wetland area impacted

2a. 2b. 2c.
Wetland impact
2d. .
2e.
2f.

number - Type of impact Type of wetland
Permanent (P) or
Forested Type of jurisdiction
(Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
(if known)
Temporary T DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
W1 ® PEI T Fill Bottomland ® Yes ® Corps
Hardwood ? No E] DWQ 0.025
W1 [J P ® T Clearing Bottomland ® Yes ® Corps
Hardwood E] No ? DWQ 0.013
W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ?DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts 0.038
2h. Comments: The fill will be permanent. The clearing will be temporary
The area of con
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seeded with appropriate woody vegetation upon completion of .
construction. s
ruc
on will be restored and
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including
question for all stream sites impacted. temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
3a. 3b. 3c.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name

number - 3d.
Perennial 3e.
Type of jurisdiction A3f.
verage
3g.
Impact

Permanent (P) or (PER) or
intermittent (Corps - 404, 10 stream len th
g
Temporary (T)
(INT)? DWQ -non-404, width (linear
other) (feet) feet)
S1 ®P ? T Relocation Non-mitigatable ? PER ® Corps
Stream ® INT ® DWQ 3 217
S2 ®P ? T Piping UT to Rea Branch ? PER ® Corps
® INT ® DWQ 6 146
S2 ? P ®T Piping UT to Rea Branch ? PER ® Corps
® INT ® DWQ 6 26
S3 ? P ® T Culverting Rea Branch ® PER ® Corps
? INT M nwn 12 70
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 242 (217)
3i. Comments: The pipes under the existing road will be removed and the relocated section of roadway will be bridged over
Rea Branch (S3). Temporary pipes for a temporary bypass will be necessary to provide service during construction as no
suitable alternate detour is available. The temporary pipes will be removed upon completion of the permanent bridge. The
pipes under the existing road will be replaced and extended at the Unnamed Tributary to Rea Branch (S2). A portion of the
pipe will be removed after construction is complete and the temporary bypass is no longer needed. The embankments of both
Rea Branch and the unnamed tributary will be restored and planted with appropriate woody vegetation. A non-mitigatable
intermittent stream will be relocated to edge of the fill slope (S1). See attached project narrative.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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 individual) list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number - (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts 0
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres)
number of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. 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 individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse ?Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ® Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number - Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary T impact required?
131 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B2 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B3 ? P ? T ? Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments: The project is not located in a regulated portion of the Catawba Basin.
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1- Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The existing pipes in Rea Branch will be removed and replaced with a bridge. The embankments will be restored and
replanted with appropriate woody vegetation afte
th
l
r
e comp
etion of bridge construction. Temporary piping will be
removed after completion of construction, the embankments will be restored and replanted with appropriate woody
vegetation. The non-mitigatable stream will be relocated to the edge of the fill slope rather than piping. 2:1 side slopes
will be used throughout the wetland.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Contractors will be required to use "best management practices".
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts 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): ? DWQ ® Corps
? Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ® Payment to in-lieu fee program
® Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ® Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: 0 linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: N/A ? warm ? cool ?cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): 0 square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0.82 acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres
4h. Comments: Non-riparian wetland mitigation is not available, therefore, 0.82 acres of riparian mitigation will be provided.
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.
120 feet of existing 84" cmp will be removed from Rea Branch and replaced with a bridge. After completion of
construction, the embankments will be restored and replanted with appropriate herbaceous v
t
ti
ege
a
on with the exception
of the area immediately under the bridge in which the side slopes of the channel will be armored with ri
r
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ap.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.

Zone 6c.
Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
i
hi ? Yes ® No
w
t
n one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules.
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.

Comments: n/a El Yes No

?
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 50%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® Yes ? 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:
Stormwater management for the project consists of new roadway and roadside drainage items including catch basins, drop
inlets, reinforced concrete pipes, and drainage ditches. The majority of the design includes closed drainage systems to convey
roadway drainage to the major outfalls points. Existing crossing pipes will be replaced with new reinforced concrete pipes with the
exception of Rea Branch which will be replaced with a bridge crossing. For erosion control, off site runoff will be redirected with
temporary diversion ditches to avoid this water passing through the site. Sediment laden runoff will be treated prior to leaving the
construction site with silt fence and/or temporary sediment basins. Check dams and inlet protection will be used throughout to
control velocity and provide additional sediment treatment.
® Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ? DWQ Stormwater Program
? DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? City of Charlotte
? Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
apply (check all that apply): ? USMP
? Water Supply Watershed
® Other: MS4
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ® No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? HQW
? ORW
(check all that apply): ? Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? ? Yes ® No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? F 0 Yes ? No
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5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ® Yes ? No
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the Y
® es ? No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. 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 ? Yes ® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. 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: Project will use City of Charlotte funding.
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ? Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes 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.
No wastewater will be generated by this project.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
h
bi
? ? Yes ® No
a
tat
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
i
? ® Yes El N

mpacts o
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted ? Raleigh
. ® Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Letter to USFWS; Field survey for potential habitat; Letter from USFWS confirming lack of available habitat. See attached
copy.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
Letter to USFWS; South Atlantic Habitat and Ecosystem IMS website
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
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
?Yes ®No
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
Letter to NC Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office;
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)

8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?
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® Yes ? No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: The project will replace existing pipes with a bridge spanning the
channel, therefore decreasing potential for floodway impacts.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program website
Renee Y. Flinchum-Bowles -( ? 3131 U?
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name App cant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is rovi,
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Natural & Cultural Resources Report
Rea Road Improvements
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
December 2008
1.0 Introduction
The City of Charlotte is proposing to make improvements to Rea Road, located in the southeastern
portion of the City. The project will include the widening of existing Rea Road from NC Highway 51
(Pineville-Matthews Road) to north of the Colony/Rea Road intersection (approximately 1.44 miles).
The widening project will occur along a section of Rea Road located in a predominantly residential area.
Commercial development is located at the intersection of Rea Road and Colony Road at the northern
terminus of the project.
The project will include widening the existing roadway to two travel lanes divided by a planted median
with left turn lanes, bicycle lanes, curb and gutter and sidewalk on both sides of the road. This project
will also include a right turn lane at N.C. Highway 51. The Rea Road project will also improve the
vertical alignment of the road eliminating sight distance problems when turning in and out of the
adjacent subdivisions.
The existing pipes in Rea Branch will be removed and replaced with a bridge. The embankments will be
restored after the completion of bridge construction. A temporary by-pass will be constructed to route
traffic past the construction area. Temporary pipes will be placed in Rea Branch for the temporary by-
pass. There is no suitable near-by off-site detour and the presence of schools and need for emergency
vehicle access prohibit other alternatives.
2.0 Methods
The LPA Group Incorporated (LPA) reviewed U.S. Geological Survey quadrangle maps, Mecklenburg
County soil survey maps, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetlands Inventory maps,
and aerial photographs prior to beginning field work. Using the procedures for delineation outlined in
the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual, LPA environmental scientists conducted the
field work on September 24, 2003. Field work consisted of sequentially flagging streams and wetlands,
and taking photographs and detailed field notes of vegetation encountered within or adjacent to each
drainage. The boundaries were surveyed by a register land surveyor.
3.0 Biotic Communities
A portion of the wetlands adjacent to Rea Road is in a powerline easement and has been cleared.
Bottomland hardwoods
Bottomland hardwoods are palustrine (freshwater) wetlands frequently flooded by and associated with
river systems, creeks, or other drainages. They occur in low areas and along small surface drainages and
are temporarily flooded or saturated during the growing season, especially after a heavy rain. Those
identified within the project area during the wetland delineation were dominated by red maple (Acer
rubrum), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), black willow (Salix
nigra), and box-elder (Acer negundo) in the canopy. The understroy was mostly absent except for a few
saplings of the canopy species. Vines included trumpet-vine (Campsis radicans) and climbing
hempweed (Mikania scandens), and the herbaceous layer consisted primarily of creeping-primrose
(Ludwigia palustris) and tearthumb (Polygonum saggitatum).
Disturbed areas
In addition to the natural biotic communities described above, the study area contained extensive
disturbed areas. Disturbed areas are those lands that have been highly impacted by the activities of man,
and are either under cultivation for crops or timber production, or are built upon for residential or
commercial purposes. Those identified within the study area included the existing roadway and its right-
of-way, a powerline right-of-way, maintained lawns, housing development entrances, and the
landscaped beds of the many residences as well as civic and commercial buildings along the road. This
heavily developed suburban area also had some remnant early successional fields and woods. The
majority the study area consists of disturbed areas, especially residential lawns and the minimally
landscaped roadside.
4.0 Federally-protected Species -Assessment
Pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, a field survey for federally-protected species was
conducted within the study area. The table below, from USFWS, lists those species known to occur or
possibly occur in Mecklenburg County. The list is dated January 2008.
FEDERALLY PROTECTED SPECIES
Known to Occur or Possibly Occur in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS
Echinacea laevigata Smooth coneflower Endangered
Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's sunflower Endangered
Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac Endangered
Symphyotrichum georgianum Georgia aster Candidate
Lasmigona decorata Carolina heelsplitter Endangered
Source: USFWS, January 2008.
4.1 Smooth coneflower
Smooth coneflower (Echinacea laevigata) is an upright perennial herb that reaches a height of up to five
feet. It has large elliptical to lanceolate basal leaves that measure up to eight inches long and three
inches wide. Smooth coneflower has a smooth stem and leaves with smooth to slightly rough surfaces
and serrated margins. The upper leaves are arranged alternately and are few in number and smaller than
the basal leaves. Smooth coneflower has a composite inflorescence with drooping light pink to purplish
ray flowers. It blooms from May to July.
Smooth coneflower occurs in open woods, cedar barrens, and on dry limestone bluffs. It is also found
occasionally in clear-cuts and along power line rights-of-way and roadsides.

4.2 Schweinitz's sunflower
Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) is an upright perennial herb that can reach over 10 feet
in height. The stem is usually pubescent and purple in color, with opposite leaves on the lower stem and
alternate on the upper. Its leaves are elongated and lanceolate with a rough upper surface and a
pubescent on the undersurface. Schweinitz's sunflower has a relatively small composite inflorescence
with yellow ray flowers, and it blooms from September to frost.
Schweinitz's sunflower occurs on shallow, clayey soils of upland woodland edges and clearings in areas
formerly with post oak-blackjack oak savannas, xeric oak-pine woodlands, or "Piedmont prairies," now
primarily on mowed roadsides or powerline rights-of-way. It is found in the south-central Piedmont of
North Carolina, and adjacent north-central Piedmont of South Carolina.
4.3 Michaux's sumac
Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii) is a rhizomatous, densely hairy shrub, with erect stems from 1 to 3
feet in height. The compound leaves contain evenly serrated, oblong to lance-shaped leaflets. The
greenish-yellow to white flower clusters appear from April to June. The fruits, small dull red drupes
typical of sumacs, are produced in the fall.
In the Piedmont, Michaux's sumac historically occurred in sandy, rocky, or clayey soils in dry, open
woods or ridges, or on other upland sites. In all of its habitats, the shade-intolerant plant is dependent
upon some form of disturbance to maintain the open quality of its habitat. Periodic, naturally occurring
fires, usually lightning-set, provided such disturbance historically. But fire suppression in recent times
has led to vegetative succession, eliminating the plant. Today, many occurrences are in areas that are
artificially disturbed, such as highway and railroad rights-of-way, powerline clearings, pine plantations,
edges of cultivated fields, and other cleared lands.'
4.4 Georgia aster
Georgia aster (Symphyotrichum georgianum), formerly classified as Aster georgianus, is an herbaceous
perennial that ranges from one to four feet in height. It bears multiple compound inflorescences that
measure approximately two inches across. Ray flowers of the inflorescence are dark purple, and disk
flowers are white and purple. It blooms October to November. Leaves of Georgia aster are 2 to 5 inches
long and rough-surfaced.
Georgia aster is a relict prairie species that prefers dry upland habitats with little shade. Elimination of
native grazing animals and the practice of fire suppression has altered the landscape to the point that
suitable habitat for these southeastern prairie species is now scarce. Today Georgia aster is most
frequently found on disturbed early successional sites along roadsides, within power line rights-of-way,
and in other areas that mimic the native prairie habitat. It is also found occasionally in openings in oak-
hickory-pine forests.2
4.5 Carolina heelsplitter
Carolina heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata) is a freshwater mussel with an ovate, trapezoidal,
unsculptured shell. The color of the outer shell varies from greenish brown to dark brown, with faint,
i NatureServe website: http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/servlet/NatureServe.
2NatureServe website: http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/servlet/NatureServe.

yellowish rays in younger specimens. The mussel feeds by filtering food particles such as plankton,
algae, and bacteria from the water. To breathe, it filters oxygen from the water with its gills.
Carolina heelsplitter is found in clean, relatively shallow (one to four feet deep), free-flowing, and
highly oxygenated waters of small to large streams and rivers. Historically, the species were also found
in mill ponds (impoundments of small streams) in its range. According to Beacham, it burrows "in mud,
muddy sand, or muddy gravel substrates along stable, well-shaped stream banks. The stability of the
streambanks appears to be very important to this species."3
5.0 Federally-protected Species - Results
Potentially suitable habitat for the protected plants, in the form of maintained roadsides and powerline
cuts, does exist along the project area. However, during the September and October 2003 surveys of the
road shoulders and utility easements located within the project corridor, none of these plant species were
observed. A USFWS concurrence of no effect was received in 2003. In September 2008, another survey
of the powerline easement to look for the protected plant species also yielded no observations. Both
surveys were conducted at a time of year for observing the plants in bloom or in fruit. As for the
Carolina heelsplitter, Rea Branch does not provide suitable habitat, according to the USFWS. Therefore,
no impacts to federally-protected species will occur.
6.0 Waters of the United States
Two riparian areas were identified within the project area. These riparian areas fell into two categories:
perennial stream (Rea Branch), and ephemeral stream (unnamed tributary to Rea Branch).
In addition to these riparian areas, one wetland area was found during the delineation. It is located on the
eastern side of Rea Road just north of the intersection with Sundancer Lane.
Alternatives to avoid jurisdictional waters of the United States associated with the proposed
improvements were evaluated. They were deemed not practicable because of the linear nature of the
project and the proposed improvements to the existing roadway would be less environmentally
damaging than the other build alternatives. Avoiding the streams would require additional impacts to
residential properties, potentially involving displacements.
2:1 side slopes will be used through the wetland to minimize impacts to the wetland.
There are no suitable near-by off-site detours available and the presence of schools and need for
emergency vehicle access prohibits closing the road to construct the stream crossings. Therefore,
temporary stream impacts will occur as described below.
Approximately 0.04 acres of bottomland hardwood wetlands will be impacted by fill and temporary
clearing (0.03 acres of fill and 0.01 acres of clearing).
3 Beacham, Walton, et. al., editors. Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America. 2001. Farmington Hills,
MI: Gale Group.
Approximately 217 linear feet of intermittent stream channel will be relocated outside of the proposed
roadway fill limits. This stream was determined by the USACE to not require mitigation.
An unnamed perennial tributary to Rea Branch will be impacted by piping. The existing 72-inch
corrugated metal pipe will be replaced with dual 60-inch concrete reinforced pipes that will cause 146
linear feet of impact. One of the new pipes will have an invert one-foot lower than the other. This will
allow normal stream flow and aquatic species movement through the lower pipe and the other will help
accommodate storm flows. Because there will be a temporary road crossing at this location in order to
maintain traffic flow during construction, 26 linear feet of pipes will be installed during the construction
period. Upon completion of construction, the temporary pipes will be removed and the stream banks will
be stabilized with riprap. Exposed soil will be planted with appropriate native species.
The existing corrugated metal pipes in Rea Branch will be removed and replaced with a bridge that will
span the stream channel. Upon removal of the pipes, the embankments will be armored with riprap
under the bridge. A temporary by-pass will be constructed to route traffic past the construction area on
the west side of the roadway. Two 84-inch concrete reinforced pipes will be placed in Rea Branch for
the temporary by-pass for a total of 70 linear feet of impact. Upon completion of the bridge construction,
the pipes will be removed and the banks will be reshaped and re-vegetated.
7.0 Mitigation
Due to the linear nature of the proposed project avoidance of impacts to jurisdictional wetlands and
streams was no practicable. In order to minimize wetland impacts, 2:1 fill slopes were used to reduce the
amount of fill material being placed in the wetland. Temporary pipes placed in Rea Branch and the
unnamed tributary to Rea Branch will be removed from the channels upon completion of the project.
The stream banks will be stabilized and replanted.
Due to onsite restoration at Rea Branch (i.e. day-lighting), 1:1 stream mitigation is proposed for 120
linear feet of impact. Where temporary pipes are used, the stream channel will be restored and the banks
replanted with native vegetation with the exception of the area under the bridge which will have riprap
placed on the side slopes of the channel.
Compensatory mitigation will be required for unavoidable impacts to the wetland area. Wetland
mitigation credits for permanent impacts have been requested from the North Carolina Ecosystem
Enhancement Program (EEP) In-Lieu Fee Mitigation Program. A copy of the conditional acceptance is
attached. Stream mitigation credits for permanent impacts will not be provided as the net impact is only
26 linear feet.
8.0 Historic/Archaeological Resources
One historic resource was located at the northern terminus of the project, however, it has since been
relocated and the property is currently developed for retail business. No other known historic or
archaeological resources are located within or immediately adjacent to the project area (refer to the
attached SHPO letter).
REA ROAD WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS LIST
1. Sunrise Senior Living LLC
7902 Westpark Drive
McLean, VA 22102
2. Renaissance on Rea LLC
1906 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
3. Shaun E. Koch and Zipora Koch
4404 Pebble Pond Drive
Charlotte NC 28226
4. Jane Patten Powell
4400 Pebble Pond Drive
Charlotte NC 28226
5. Charles R Yates, Jr. and Jane L Yates
5207 MacAndrew Drive
Charlotte NC 28226-3237
6. Paul Denny and Yessica Medina
5215 MacAndres Drive
Charlotte NC 28226
7. Maurice E Rapp and Paula T Rapp
4808 Rea Road
Charlotte NC 28226
8. Carmel Greens Development Group LLC
5728 Bentway Drive
Charlotte NC 28226
9. M/I Schottenstein Homes Inc.
3 Easton Oval Suite 500
Columbus OH 43219-6011
10. George R Nassif and Bergenine M Nassif
4533 Rea Road
Charlotte NC 28226
1 1. Reacroft Property Owners Association
301 S McDowell Street Suite 410
Charlotte NC 28204-2681
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Photograph 1 - Standing at Pineville-Mathews Road, facing north.
Photograph 2 - Facing north towards the un-named tributary crossing.
3
Photograph 5 - Pipes in Rea Branch, standing upstream of Rea Road facing southwest.
Photograph 6 - Near the intersection of Rea Road and Colony Road, facing north.

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•PROGRAµ
January 28, 2009
Imad Fakhreddin
City of Charlotte
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202-2844
Project: Rea Road Widening and Improvements
Expiration of Acceptance: October 28, 2009
County: Mecklenburg
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to accept
payment for impacts associated with the above referenced project under the conditions indicated in the table below. Please note that
this decision does not assure that the payment will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts. It is
the responsibility of the applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be approved. You must also
comply with all other state federal or local government ermits regulations or authorizations associated with the proposed activity
including SL 2008-152: An Act to Promote Compensatory Mitigation by Private Mitigation Banks
This acceptance is valid for nine months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not received a copy of the
issued 404 PermitA01 Certification/CAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's
responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP. Once NCEEP 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 to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at www.neeep.net_
Based on the information supplied by you the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized in the following
table.
River
Basin CU
Location Stream (feet) Wetlands (acres) Buffer I
(Sq. Ft.) Buffer 11
(Sq. Ft.)

Impacts
Catawba
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0 Cool Warm Ri arian Non-Riparian Coastal Marsh
0 0 0 0.41 0 0 0
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Service 0 0 0.82 0 0 0 0
Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. If the regulatory agencies require
mitigation credits greater than indicated above, and the applicant wants NCEEP to be responsible for the additional mitigation, the
applicant will need to submit a mitigation request to NCEEP for approval prior to permit issuance. The mitigation will be performed
in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers dated November 4, 1998 and consistent with the Guidance for Expanded Service Area
for Mitigating Impacts within the Lower Catawba River Basin adopted by the PACG-TC on September 12, 2006.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Valerie Mitchener at [phone] or Kelly Williams at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Wi i m D. Gilmore, PE
Direcior
cc: Cyndi Karoly, NCDWQ Wetlands/401 Unit
Amanda Jones, USACE-Asheville
Alan Johnson, NCDWQ-Mooresville
Renee Flinchum-Bowles and Gordon Murphy, agents
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North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1652 / 919-715-0476 / www,nceep.net
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Wilmington District
Action ID: 200430106 County: Mecklenburg
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property
Owner
City of Charlotte
Attn: Imad Fakhreddin
Address 600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202-2844
Telephone Number
Authorized
Agent The LPA Group Incorporated
Attn: Gordon Murphy
Address 700 Huger Street
Columbia SC 29250
Telephone Number 803-254-2211
Size and Location of Property (waterbody, Highway name/number, town, etc.): The proposed road
widening corridor is located along Rhea Road, beginning at Pineville-Matthews Road and extending north
to Colony Road, in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Basis for Determination: The site contains wetlands and stream channels with indicators of ordinary
high water marks, which includes Rhea Branch and its unnamed tributaries, in the Catawba River Basin.
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
There are waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, on the above described property which we strongly suggest
should be delineated and surveyed. The surveyed wetland lines must be verified by our staff before the Corps will
make a final jurisdictional determination on your property.
Because of the size of your property and our present workload, our identification and delineation of your wetlands
cannot be accomplished in a timely manner. You may wish to obtain a consultant to obtain a more timely
delineation of the wetlands. Once the consultant has flagged a wetland line on the property, Corps staff will
review it, and, if it is accurate, we strongly recommend that you have the line surveyed for final approval by the
Corps. The Corps will not make a final jurisdictional determination on your property without an approved survey.
X The waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, on your lot have been delineated, and the limits of the Corps
jurisdiction have been explained to you. 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..
Placement of dredged or fill material in wetlands on this property without a Department of the
Army Permit is in most cases a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1311). A
permit is not required for work on the property restricted entirely to existing high ground. If you
have any questions regarding the Corps of Engineers regulatory program, please contact
Amanda D. Jones at telephone number [phone] extension 231
Project Manager Signature l j,
Date December 15, 2003 V Expi
Date December 15, 2008
SURVEY PLAT OR FIELD SKETCH OF THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND THE WETLAND
DELINEATION FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORM.

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M STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -AQP
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: City of Charlotte 2. Evaluator's name: Gordon Murphy
3. Date of evaluation: September 2003 4. Time of evaluation:
5. Name of stream: Unnamed tributary (31) 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Approximate drainage area: 3 acres 8. Stream order:
9. Length of reach evaluated: 710 feet 10. County: Mecklenburg
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): n/a
Latitude (ex. 34.872312): 35.1017 Longitude (ex. -77.556611): -80.8084
Method location determined (circle): GPS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS they GIS Other
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Area of channel adjacent to Rea Road
14. Proposed channel work (if any): relocation of stream channel
15. Recent weather conditions:
16. Site conditions at time
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -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 NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 50 ON, Residential _% Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
45 % Forested 5 % Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 1.5 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 1-2 inches
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) 5 Moderate (4 to 10%) -,Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight -X --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 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): 26 Comments: Essentially an ephemeral drainage that carries runoff from Rea Road and
adjacent residential areas.
Evaluator's Signature l Date ?1 ?? q
This channel evaluation form is intended to a ed only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the Unite to Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the c letion 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 call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

Presence of flow / erslstent pools in stream
no-flow oz saturation - 0•,str6 n flow = max ints)
E
vid'ence of past human alierad

'
(extensive alteration ; 0• no alteration = niax points) , . 6
_ 0 0-5 0-5
3
3 Riparian zone
no. buffer = 0• conti "bus wide.Buffer_= max points 0 - 6 0 - 4 O- 5 3

.? Evidence of nutrigtft or ohah''ical discharges ;
0 - 5
0
4
exteusive:discharges=, , 0; no djschar e-s : max points - 0 -4
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5 Grodndiwater dlsc6ar9 -- e
no discharge
;- 0 s rin s see s wetland's etc. _. max Dints :
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0-4
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no flood lain _0;.extensive,flgod lain = max points) 4 0-2
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dee l entrenched = 0• frequent floodin = max points), 5
O O- 0 - 2 L?
8 Presence of ad acent wetlands

rto_wetlands - 0 lar e ad acent wetlands = max points) _ 0-6 0-4 0 = 2
Y Channel sinuo-' 06 '
extensive channelization? Oi.natural heander = max oints 0 - 5 0 - 4 ' 0 - 3
0 Sedlmenf input

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(extenstve de osi6on= O We or, no. sediment.; max. o is 0-5 0-4 0-4
3
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no evidence - 0- common numerous es.= max oints 0- 4 0-5 0-5
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21 P
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of amphibians
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22 Presence of fish
no evidence = n- common numerous s = max points 0-4 0-4 0-4,
23 Evidence of wildflfe use
no,svideace.:i= 0;i y t evid"cc max 0-6 0-5 O_ 5 O
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* These ch aracteristics Are nnr nee. -A
USACE AID# DWQ # Site # S2 (indicate on attached map)
FE-1 STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -AQP
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: City of Charlotte 2. Evaluator's name: Gordon Murphy
3. Date of evaluation: September 2003 4. Time of evaluation:
5. Name of stream: Unnamed tributary (S2) 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Approximate drainage area. 172 acres 8. Stream order: 2
9. Length of reach evaluated: 400 feet 10. County: Mecklenburg
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): n/a
Latitude (ex. 34.872312): 35.1017 Longitude (ex. -77.556611): -80.8084
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):
Area of channel crossed by Rea Road
14. Proposed channel work (if any): replacing existing pipes w/longer pipes for road widening
15. Recent weather conditions:
16. Site conditions at time of visit: flowing water
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -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 NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 1.46 ac
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 85 % Residential _% Commercial _% Industrial Agricultural
15 % Forested _% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 3-4 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 3 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) 4 Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X 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 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): 62 Comments: Approximately 30 feet of the stream, immediately downstream of Rea Road,
is contained in a concrete lined section with vertical brick sides.
Evaluator's Signature Date_ Z ?Y ?O /
This channel evaluation fo m is intended to u as a guide to assist landowners a vi nmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United a Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the cot pletion 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 call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

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Fresence of flow / persisfent pools fi stre
am N INE W.-,
no_ flow or saturation = 0• strop flow = max oints 0-5 00--44 0-5 4
2 n ;
EYldence'ofpast human alterati
o
extensive alteration= 0; no alteration = Max ' oints 0 - 6 0 - 5 0 - 5 0
3 Riparian zone
no.buffer;-.0 Conti uous wide buffer= Nax: Dints), 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
4 Eviderfc of nutrient or chemicaf disc arges
extensive dischar es = 0 no discliar'es - ax points 0 - 5 0 - 4 4 3
5 Groundwater`dtscharge
no_dischar e=0• s rin s sce s .wetlands etc =-pmax pints),
0 - 3
0 - 4
0 - 4 2
6 kr,6 lee of adjacent floodplai i
no_ flood fain
0 exte
si
e fl
d?
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i 0 - 4 0 - 4 0 - 2 0
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n
v
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l
ni
nax Dints
7 Entrench'went'%floodpla[n access
dee 1 entrenched =-0• frequent floodin ,=,max oints 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 2 0
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
no. wetlands 0 lar e ad acent Vetlands _ max oints 0 - 6 0 - 4 0 - 2 0
9 Channel sfiguos[ty
extensive ehanrielmzation
0
atu
l m
nd
r =
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=
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ra
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m ax oints i
] 0 ? Sediment'Input - ,
extensive de' osihon@ 0• little, orino:sediment = znax oints 0 - 5 d - 4 0 - 4 3
11 Stze#? dWersify of channel bed, substr'ate
fine' homo epp -e,0 filar` e . diVet?se s s ;zrn'Hx ' Dints ; 0 - 4 0 - 5 2
12 ;:Eyld fi,' itng. -
dee"f' w 0 ;stabettd &c.ban$syvmaac{ Dints 0- 5 0- 4 0- 5
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rates-(see page 4)
no evidence = 0•.common numerous types = max Dints 0 - 4 0 - 5 0 - 5
21 Presence of a' rmhibians
no, evidence =. 0, common numerous types - max, oints 0-4 0-4 0-4 3
22 Presenc0 of fish
no evidence = 0• common numerous types = max, oints 0-4 0 - 4 0-4 3
23 Evidence of wildlife use
g' no evidence= 0 al butd"t evidence = max Dints 0 - 6 0 - 5 0 - 5 5
4

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These cha
racteristics are not n zQAceA q ;,, --i «_ _
r USACE AID# - DWQ #
Site # S3 (indicate on attached map)
M STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: City of Charlotte 2. Evaluator's name: Gordon Murphy
3. Date of evaluation: September 2003 4 Ti F I
5. Name of stream: Rea Branch (S3)
7. Approximate drainage area: 980 acres
9. Length of reach evaluated: 40000 feet
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees.
Latitude (ex. 34.872312): 35.1017
me o eva uatton:
6. River basin: Catawba
8. Stream order: 2
10. County: Mecklenburg
12. Subdivision name (if any): n/a
Longitude (ex. .77.556611):-80.8084
Method location determined (circle): GPS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS they GI Other
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Area of channel crossed by Rea Road
14. Proposed channel work (if any): replace existing pipes with a bridge, a temporary crossing is required
15. Recent weather conditi
16. Site conditions at time of
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -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 NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 2.84 ac
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? E NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 75 % Residential _% Commercial Industrial _% Agricultural
10 % Forested 15 % Cleared / Logged Other
22. Bankfull width: 10-15 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -4 -Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X 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 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) _74 Comments: A sewer pipeline is located along the north side of the channel and the area
where the proposed temporary crossing is located is open field to the north and south of the channel with a narrow band of trees along the banks.
Evaluator's Signature Date
This channel evaluation f m is i tended to be us -s a guide to assist landowners and en onme al professionals in
gathering the data required by the United State r y Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the compie ton 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 call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

k
1 Presence of flow/ persistent pools in sire'am

" no•flow or saturation = 0• strop flow ,= max oints 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 4
2 'Evidence of past human,alteration

extensive_alteration, 0, no,alteration = max oints : ,
0 - 6
0 - 5
0 5 4
3 Riparian zono -

no Buffer =, 0 ,conti" uous wide liuffer.= max oints
0 6 -
0 4
0 5

2
? Evidence o nutrient or the icaldisctie
es
f rK
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4 .
c?tetnsive dischar es.= 0• no dlscttaes,= max oints ?701
- 5 0-4 044
2

5 Grou
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0
4 4
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presence of adjac'ci floodpialn
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8 P"regence`of ial?cent wetlands

~ O ?vetlan,ds = 0' lai e ad acent tyeilai)ds ."max points)
.. 0 - 6 0- 4 0 = 2
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: September 2003 Project: Rea Road Latitude: 355.1017
Evaluator: Gordon Murphy Site: Stream S1 Longitude: -80.8084
Total Points: Other
Stream is at least intermittent 3.0 County: Mecklenburg e.g. Quad Name:Weddington
if >- 19 or perennial if>- 30
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = I ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 0 2 3
2. Sinuosity 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence ® 1 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting ® 1 2 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches DO 1 2 3
7. Braided channel 0 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits t30 1 2 3
9 a Natural levees 0 1 2 3
10. Headcuts OD 1 2 3
11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway (D 1 0.5 1 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No =®
Yes = 3
rvidn-mdue uncnes Lire not rates; see aiscussions in manual
B_ Hvrlrnlnnv (Riihtntal = 1 1
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 1 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- dry or growing season O 1 2 3
16. Leaflitter 1.5 1 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) Q 0.5 1 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No 0 Yes = 1.5
C. Bioloav (Subtotal = 1
20b. Fibrous roots in channel
21 b. Rooted plants in channel 3
3 2
2 1
10 0
0
22. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves OQ 1 2 3
24. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians Q 0.5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0.5 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus. 0 0.5 1 1
5
29 b. Wetland plants in streambed .
FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Other =QD
- - -- - - - •??? ?• • 1--- .1..,.U N d iw, itcni ca iucuses on the presence or aquatic or wetland plants.
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.) Sketch:
Stream has previously been classified as non-mitigatable
by USACE.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: September 2003 Project: Rea Road Latitude: 35.1017
Evaluator: Gordon Murphy site: Stream S2 Longitude: -80.8084
Total Points: Other
Stream is at least intermittent 31.5 county: Mecklenburg Weddington
if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30 e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= i i o ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 0 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 00 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Braided channel 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
9 a Natural levees 1 2 3
10. Headcuts OQ 1 2 3
11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No = 0
Yes =3
Ina 1 1-1 1 I000 UILM'UA GIe IIUI IdLUU, see ulscussrons in manuai
R Hvrtrninnv /Sr Ihtntni = 7.5 1
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 Q 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or growing season 0 1 2
16. Leaflitter 1 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 11 1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0.5 1 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No 4,Q) 1 Yes = 1.5
C. Bioloov (Suhtntal = 12.5
20b. Fibrous roots in channel 2 1 0
2Rooted plants in channel 3
g 2 1 0
22. Crayfish 1 0.5 10 1.5
23. Bivalves 1 2 3
24. Fish 0.5 01 1.5
25. Amphibians 0 0.5 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0.5 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton ( 1 2 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus. 0 1 1
5
29 b. Wetland plants in streambed .
FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = Other = 0
------- -- _' - - •--"" •' •" r' •w ?1 Up -w HIMI Iw, IIOI II 4V Ivwses un ure presence or aquatic or wetland plants.
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.) Sketch:
Stream is unnamed tributary to Rea Branch.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: September 2003 Project: Rea Road Latitude: 35.1017
Evaluator: Gordon Murphy site: Stream S3 Longitude: _80.8084
Total Points: Other
Stream is at least intermittent 45 Jcounty: Mecklenburg Weddington
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30 e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = «•o )
1a. Continuous bed and bank Absent
0 Weak
1 Moderate
2 Strong
3Q
2. Sinuosity 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 Q 3
7. Braided channel 0 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
9 a Natural levees 0 1 3
10. Headcuts no 1 2 3
11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
a . . 0 0.5

No = 0 1 0

Yes =3
IVIUI1-11 IOU= wtt,i ic, III t! nui idteu, see oiscussions in manual
R Hvrlrnlnnv (ciihtntnl = 10.5
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or growing season 0 1 2 0
16. Leaflitter 1 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0.5 1
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0 Yes =
C. Bioloov (Suhtntal = 12 1
2
b. Fibrous roots in channel
b 3 Q 1
_ 0
l
21
. Rooted plants in channel 3 02 1 _0
22. Crayfish 0 0.5 1.5
23. Bivalves 0 1Q 2 3
24. Fish 0 0.5 1
25. Amphibians 0 0.5 01 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0.5 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus.
b 0 1 1.5
29
. Wetland plants in streambed FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = Other= 0
V. - Up-- V- KC,, ncIn 45 ,ucuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.) Sketch:
Stream is Rea Branch.