20051761 Ver 1_Complete File_20050916

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
September 21, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
Chris Grose
PO Box 2346
Hendersonville, NC 28793
RE: Morganton Retail Shopping Center
EPC P/N: MR-05007
Dear Mr. Grose:
DWQ # 05-1761
Burke County
On 9/16/05, the Division of Water Quality received your application on behalf of Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust for
an Individual Permit in Burke County, North Carolina. Please note that beginning January 1, 1999, the N.C. General
Assembly passed legislation requiring payment of a fee for all 401 applications. Your application package failed to
contain the necessary fee. The fee for applications is $200 for projects impacting less than an acre of wetland and less than
150 linear feet of streams. For projects impacting one or more acres of wetland or 150 or more feet of streams, the fee is
$475. In order for DWQ to begin review and process your request, you must send a check in the appropriate amount
made payable to the N.C. Division of Water Quality. Please reference the DWQ Project # shown above on all future
correspondence. The project has been placed on holding pending receipt of payment.
The 401 Certification cannot be processed until a copy of the Corps of Engineers Public Notice for this project is received
at the DWQ Central Office in Raleigh. The Corps of Engineers will forward the Public Notice to this office when it is
published.
If you have any questions regarding this letter please do not hesitate to call me at (919)-733-1786.
CC:
File Copy
Central Files
Corps of Engineers Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Kevin Barnett, Asheville Regional Office
05-1761 Morganton Retail Shopping Ctr Burke)_Fee

N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (http://h2o.enr.state.nC.us/ncwetiands)
Customer Service #: 1-877-623-6748
O?"WATF Michael F. Easley, Governor
+* William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
`o f" G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
lam- Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Q -' Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
September 21, 2005
DWQ # 05-1761
Burke County
CERTIFIED MAIL
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
Chris Grose
PO Box 2346
Hendersonville, NC 28793
RE: Morganton Retail Shopping Center
EPC P/N: MR-05007
Dear Mr. Grose:
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On 9/16/05, the Division of Water Quality received your application on behalf of Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust for
an Individual Permit in Burke County, North Carolina. Please note that beginning January 1, 1999, the N.C. General
Assembly passed legislation requiring payment of a fee for all 401 applications. Your application package failed to
contain the necessary fee. The fee for applications is $200 for projects impacting less than an acre of wetland and less than
150 linear feet of streams. For projects impacting one or more acres of wetland or 150 or more feet of streams, the fee is
$475. In order for DWQ to begin review and process your request, you must send a check in the appropriate amount
made payable to the N.C. Division of Water Quality. Please reference the DWQ Project # shown above on all future
correspondence. The project has been placed on holding pending receipt of payment.
The 401 Certification cannot be processed until a copy of the Corps of Engineers Public Notice for this project is received
at the DWQ Central Office in Raleigh. The Corps of Engineers will forward the Public Notice to this office when it is
published.
If you have any questions regarding this letter please do not hesitate to call me at (919)-733-1786.

CC:
File Copy
Central Files
Corps of Engineers Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Kevin Barnett, Asheville Regional Office
05-1761 Morganton Retail Shopping Ctr_Burke)_Fee
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NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (httn:%i12(i.eni-.state.nC.us,,newctlands)
Customer Service #E: 1-877-623-6748
OF W A'11 99 Michael F. Easley, Governor
Gy William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r^ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
'C Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 2, 2006
John E. Clarke
Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust
2001 S.E. 10th Street
Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
Re: Morganton Retail Shopping Center, Burke County
DWQ #20051761; USACE Action ID. No. 200532259
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Dear Mr. Clarke:
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 3559 issued to John E. Clarke, of the Wal-Mart
Real Estate Business Trust, dated February 2, 2005. In addition, you should get any other
federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited
to) Solid Waste, Sediment and Erosion Control, Stormwater, Dam Safety, Non-discharge and
Water Supply Watershed regulations.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
AWK/cbk
Attachments: Certificate of Completion
NCDWQ - EEP - Summary of Mitigation Impacts
cc: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Wilmington District, USACOE
Kevin Barnett, DWQ, Asheville Regional Office
DLR Asheville Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc., P.O. Box 2346, Hendersonville, NC 28793
Filename: 051761MorgantonRetailShpgCtr(Burke)401 IC
401 Oversight/Express Review Permits Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: htto://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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February 2, 2006
NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public
Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) Regulations in 15 NCAC 211, Section.0500 to Mr. John E. Clarke of the Wal-
Mart Real Estate Business Trust, NC to fill 0.13 acres of jurisdictional wetland and 1,399 linear
feet of stream in the Catawba River Basin, associated with the construction of the Morganton
Retail Shopping Center located within the southeast quadrant of the intersection of I-40 and and
U.S. 64, in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, pursuant to an application filed on the 30a'
day of August of 2005, and in additional correspondence received December 8, 2005.
The application and supporting documentation provides adequate assurance that the proposed
work will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge
guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate the
applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92=500 and PL 95-217 if
conducted in accordance with the application, the supporting documentation, and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design submitted in the application materials and
as described in the Public Notice. If the project is changed, prior to notification a new
application for a new Certification is required. If the property is sold, the new owner must be
given a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying
with all conditions of this Certification. Any new owner must notify the Division and request the
Certification be issued in their name. Should wetland or stream fill be requested in the future,
additional compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6)
and (7). If any plan revisions from the approved site plan result in a change in stream or wetland
impact or an increase in impervious surfaces, the DWQ shall be notified in writing and a new
application for 401 Certification may be required. For this approval to be valid, compliance with
the conditions listed below is required.
Conditions of Certification:
1. Impacts Approved
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and
general conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other
impacts are approved including incidental impacts:
Amount Approved
nits Plan Location or Reference
Stream 1,399 linear feet PN and Construction Plans
404/CAMA Wetlands 0.13 acres PN and Construction Plans
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February 2, 2006
Sediment and Erosion Control:
2. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications
governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best
Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed,
installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the
North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion
control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified
in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and
waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits
associated with the project.
c. Sufficient materials required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control
measures and stormwater routing and treatment shall be on site at all times.
3. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas
beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the 404/40 1 Permit Application. All
construction activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of
sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no
violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur;
4. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the
maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in
wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored
within six months of the date that the Division of Land Resources has released the project;
5. Protective Fencing - The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the
construction corridor within these boundaries approved under this authorization shall be
clearly marked with orange warning fencing (or similar high visibility material) for the
areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior to any
land disturbing activities to ensure compliance with 15A NCAC 2B .0233 and GC 3404;
6. Diffuse Flow (Review)
All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained to flow
in a diffuse manner at non-erosive velocities through the entire protected stream buffers
without re-concentrating. If this is not possible it may be necessary to provide stormwater
facilities that are considered to remove nitrogen. Additionally, a stormwater management
plan for this project shall be provided to this Office before any of the impacts approved
herein are conducted. The plan shall specify all stormwater discharge points, plan details,
and calculations to indicate that diffuse flow through the protected buffers or nitrogen
removal as described above will be achieved.
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February 2, 2006
7. No Impacts Beyond those in Application
No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas
beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre-construction Notification. All
construction activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of
sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no
violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur.
8. Sewer Systems
The project shall comply with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(i)(2)(G) and all other State, Federal
and local sewer system regulations.
9. Final Construction Drawings
Two copies of the final construction drawings shall be furnished to NCDWQ prior to the
pre-construction meeting. Written verification shall be provided that the final
construction drawings comply with the attached permit drawings contained in the
Application"dated August 30, 2005.
10. Notification of Construction
The applicant and/or authorized agent shall contact the DWQ Express Review Program in
writing at the letterhead address within 10 days of the commencement of construction.
Continuing Compliance:
11. Mr. John E. Clarke and the Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, shall conduct
construction activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards
(including any requirements resulting from compliance with section 303(d) of the Clean
Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State law and federal law. If the
Division determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure
to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated, or
that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, the Division may reevaluate
and modify this Certification to include conditions appropriate to assure compliance with
such standards and requirements in accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0507(d). Before
modifying the Certification, the Division shall notify Mr. John E. Clarke and/or the Wal-
Mart Real Estate Business Trust, NC and the US Army Corps of Engineers, provide
public notice in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0503 and provide oppprtunity for public
hearing in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0504. Any new or revised conditions shall be
provided to Mr. John E. Clarke and/or the Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, NC in
writing, shall be provided to the United States Army Corps of Engineers for reference in
any Permit issued pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and shall also become
conditions of the 404 Permit for the project;
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February 2, 2006
Mitigation:
12. Compensatory Mitigation Using the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP)
Mitigation must be provided for the proposed impacts as specified in the table below. We
understand that you wish to make a payment to the Wetlands Restoration Fund
administered by the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) to meet this mitigation
requirement. This has been determined by the DWQ to be a suitable method to meet the
mitigation requirement. Until the EEP receives and clears your check (made payable to:
DENR - Ecosystem Enhancement Program Office), no impacts specified in this
Authorization Certificate shall occur. The EEP should be contacted at [phone] if
you have any questions concerning payment into a restoration fund. You have one month
from the date of this approval to make this payment. For accounting purposes, this
Authorization Certificate authorizes payment into the Wetlands Restoration Fund
to meet the following compensatory mitigation requirement:
Compensatory River and Sub-basin
Mitigation Number
Required
Stream 1,399 linear feet) Catawba/03050101
Placement of Culverts:
13. Culvert Installation
Culvert(s) shall not be installed in such a manner that will cause aggradation or erosion of
the stream up or down stream of the culvert(s). Existing stream dimensions (including the
cross section dimensions, pattern and longitudinal profile) shall be maintained above and
below locations of each culvert. Therefore, you must provide plans with adequate details
that indicate that the current stability of the stream will be maintained or enhanced. You
must receive written approval from this Office for the above plans before the culvert(s) is
installed. Culvert(s) must be installed according to approved plans.
Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be placed
below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater
than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less
than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement
of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be
conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or
banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is
required to provide evidence that the equilibrium shall be maintained if requested in writing
by DWQ.
The establishment of native, woody vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization
techniques must be used where practicable instead of rip rap or other bank hardening
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February 2, 2006
methods. If rip-rap is necessary, it shall not be placed in the stream bed, unless specifically
approved by the Division of Water Quality.
Installation of culverts in wetlands must ensure continuity of water movement and be
designed to adequately accommodate high water or flood conditions.
Upon completion of the project, the Applicant shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certificate of Completion" form to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401
Certification has been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form
and return it to the 401 /Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality upon
completion of the project. Please send photographs upstream and downstream of each
culvert site to document correct installation along with the Certificate of Completion form.
Deed Notifications:
14. Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all lots with remaining
jurisdictional wetlands and waters or areas within 50 feet of all streams and ponds. These
mechanisms shall be put in place within 30 days of the date of issuance of the
401 Certification letter or the issuance of the 404 Permit (whichever is later). A sample
deed notification format can be downloaded from the 401/Wetlands Unit web site at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. DWQ shall be sent copies of all deed restrictions
applied to these lots;
Written Stormwater Management Plan (Final Plan Needed)
15. A final, written stormwater management plan (including a signed and notarized
Operation and Maintenance Agreement) shall be submitted to the 401 Oversight and
Express Permitting Unit (2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh, NC, 27604) within 60
days of the issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification. Please note, per the
requirements of the regulations concerning WSIII and WSIV watersheds, wetponds
are not considered adequate, but rather a stormwater wetland, bioretention or
wetpond followed by a forested filter strip is required. The stormwater management
plans shall be approved in writing by this Office before the impacts specified in this
Certification occur. You have the option of using the Express Review Program for
expedited approval- of these plans. If you propose to use the Express Review Program,
remember to include the appropriate fee with the plan. The stormwater management plan
must include plans, specifications, and worksheets for stormwater management facilities
that are appropriate for the surface water classification and designed to remove at least
85% TSS according to the most recent version of the NC DENR Stormwater Best
Management Practices Manual. These facilities must be designed to treat the runoff from
the entire project, unless otherwise explicitly approved by the Division of Water Quality.
Also, before any permanent building is occupied at the subject site, the facilities (as
approved by this Office) shall be constructed and operational, and the stormwater
management plan (as approved by this Office) shall be implemented. The structural
stormwater practices as approved by this Office as well as drainage patterns must be
maintained in perpetuity. No changes to the structural stormwater practices shall be made
without written authorization from the Division of Water Quality.
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February 2, 2006
Additionally, in watersheds within one mile and draining to 303(d) listed waters, as well
as watersheds that are classified as nutrient sensitive waters (NSW), water supply waters
(WS), trout waters (Tr), high quality waters (HQW), and outstanding resource waters
(ORW), the Division shall require that extended detention wetlands, bio-retention areas,
or ponds followed by forested filter strips (designed according to latest version of the NC
DENR Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual) be constructed as part of the
stormwater management plan when a site-specific stormwater management plan is
required.
For streams classified as Water Supply, High Quality Waters and Outstanding Resource
Waters, post-construction, on-site stormwater management shall be required as
appropriate and as outlined in 15A NCAC 2B .0104(m) and 2H .1000 to .1007,
respectively, in addition to that required in this General Certification.
Alternative designs may be requested by the applicant and will be reviewed on a case-by-
case basis by the Division of Water Quality.
Approval of stormwater management plans by the Division of Water Quality's other
existing state stormwater programs including appropriate local programs are sufficient to
satisfy this Condition as long as the stormwater management plans meet or exceed the
design requirements specified in this condition. This condition applies unless more
stringent requirements are in effect from other state water quality programs.
• Unless specified otherwise in the approval letter, the final, written stormwater
management plan shall be approved in writing by the Division of Water Quality's
Wetlands Unit before the impacts specified in this Certification occur.
• The facilities must be designed to treat the runoff from the entire project, unless
otherwise explicitly approved by the Division of Water Quality.
• Also, before any permanent building or other structure is occupied at the subject site,
the facilities (as approved by the Wetlands Unit) shall be constructed and operational,
and the stormwater management plan (as approved by the Wetlands Unit) shall be
implemented.
• The structural stormwater practices as approved by the Wetlands Unit as well as
drainage patterns must be maintained in perpetuity.
• No changes to the structural stormwater practices shall be made without written
authorization from the Division of Water Quality.
16. Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000
Upon the approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan issued by the Division
of Land Resources. (DLR) or a DLk delegated local erosion and sedimentation control
program, an NPDES General stormwater permit (NCGO10000) administered by DWQ is
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automatically issued to the project. This General Permit allows stormwater to be
discharged during land disturbing construction activities as stipulated by conditions in the
permit. If your project is covered by this permit [applicable to construction projects that
disturb one (1) or more acres], full compliance with permit conditions including the
sedimentation control plan, self-monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements
are required. A copy of this permit and monitoring report forms may be found at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslsu/Forms Documents.htm.;
17. Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or
applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to
return the attached certificate of completion to the 401 Oversight/Express Review
Permitting Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650.
Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters
as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be
in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. If modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the
right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty (60) days
following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be
final and binding.
This the 2nd day of February 2006
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Z Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
401 Water Quality Certification
Summary of Permitted Impacts and Mitigation Requirements
In accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0500, Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust has permission as outlined below to
impact 0.13 acres of wetlands and 1,399 linear feet of stream for the purpose(s) of constructing the proposed
Morganton Retail Shopping Center located within the southeast quadrant of the intersection of I-40 and U.S. 64, in
Morganton, Burke County. All activities associated with these authorized impacts must be conducted with the
conditions listed in the attached Permit transmittal letter. THIS PERMIT IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE
ATTACHMENTS.
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS, ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
LOCATION: Morganton, NC
COUNTY Burke
BASIN/ SUB BASIN Catawba/03050101
As required by 15A NCAC 2H.0500, and the conditions of this Permit, you are required to compensate for the above
impacts through the restoration, creation, enhancement or preservation of wetlands and surface waters as outlined
below prior to conducting any activities that impact or degrade the waters of the state.
Note: Acreage requirements proposed to be mitigated through the Ecosystem Enhancement Program must be
rounded to one-quarter acre increments and linear foot requirements must be rounded up to the nearest foot
according to 15 2R.0503(b).
Impacts Mitigation
1,399 linear feet of stream 1,399 linear feet of stream
In correspondence dated November 30, 2005, the EEP indicated that up to 1,399 linear feet of mitigation will be
conducted by EEP if necessary for the 401 Water Quality Certification and 404 Permit.
One of the options you have available to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirement is through the payment of
a fee to the Wetlands Restoration Fund per NCAC 2R.0503. If you choose this option, please sign this form and
mail the form along with a copy of your 401 Certification or Buffer Approval to the Ecosystem Enhancement
Program at the address below. An invoice for the appropriate amount of payment will be sent to you upon receipt of
this form. PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE IMPACTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL YOU RECEIVE
NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE ECOSYTEM ENHANCMENT
PROGRAM.
Signature Date
ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
1652 Mail Service Center
RALEIGH, N.C. 27699-1652
[phone]
Filename: 051761MorgantonRetailShpgCtr(Burke)401-IC EEP
401 oversight/Express Review Permits Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] /FAX [phone] / Internet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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RE: Notification of a Public Notice from Wilmington District Regulat...
Subject: RE: Notification of a Public Notice from Wilmington District Regulatory Division, US
Army Corps of Engineers
From: "Kevin Martin" <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 07:58:58 -0500
To: <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
CC: <[e-mail]>
Kevin and Cindi, I just saw a public notice for a Walmart expansion in Burke County near Morganton
(Corps Id #200532259). it is adjacent to Hunting creek which according to the stream classification
website is a ws-IV in that area. It does not appear that the 100' setback for impervious is being met
at all locations. In addition it appears that a wetpond is proposed but that is not adequate per the
certification since a stormwater wetland, bioretention or a wetpond FOLLOWED BY a forested filter
strip is required in WS watersheds
Also for Steve the mitigation proposal says a rewquest to EEP has been made for the mitigation. It is
my experience for individual permits that the Corps considers an application for an IP incomplete
unless a mitigation plan is proposed with the application, so until EEP accepts isn't this an
incomplete application? Finally the notice does not indicate what the mitigation ratio is for impacts.
Thanks Kevin Martin
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Subject: Notification of a Public Notice from Wilmington District Regulatory Division, US Army Corps
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RE: Notification of a Public Notice from Wilmington District Regulat...
of Engineers
As you requested, you are hereby notified that Wilmington District, United States Army
Corps of Engineers has issued a Public Notice. The text of this document can be found on
the Public Notices portion of the Regulatory Division Home Page. Each Public Notice is
available in ADOBE ACROBAT (.pdo format for viewing, printing or download at
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Issue Date: December 5, 2005
Comment Deadline: January 3, 2006
Corps Action ID #: 200532259
Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust has applied for a Department of the Army (DA) permit
to construct a commercial retail shopping center, impacting 1,400 linear feet of streams and
0.13 acre of wetlands, in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina.
POC: Mr. Steve Chapin, telephone [phone] extension 224
Expiration Date: 5:00 p.m., January 3, 2006
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Staff Report
Project Num: 20051761 Version: 1 Status: Received
Name: Morganton Retail Shopping Center Project Type: Industrial / Commercial / Business
County: Burke Region: Asheville
Location: Hunting Creek Morganton
Latitude: +35°42'59" Longitude: -81°41'33"
SW Plan Location:
Owner: Business Trust, Wal-Mart Real Estate.
Contact Person: Business Trust, Wal-Mart Real Title:
Estate
Inspection Date: 01/12/2005
Entry Time: 09:00 AM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
On-Site Representative(s):
Primary Inspector: Kevin H Barnett
Secondary Inspector(s):
Question Areas:
E site visit
Inspection Summary:
Issue Certification with following additional conditions:
#5, 14, 29, 33, 35, 36, 37, 47, 53, 58 & 59
Phone: [phone]
Exit Time: 10:00 AM
Inspection Type: Staff Report
Phone: [phone] Ext.4657
Page: 1
Project Num: 20051761 Owner: Business Trust, Wal-Mart Real Estate.
Inspection Date: 01/12/2005 Inspection Type: Staff Report Reason for Visit: Routine
Site Visit Yes No NA NE
Do impacts described in the application differ those seen in the field? ? ¦ ? ?
If yes, please describe differences:
Are the Intermittent/Perennial calls different in the application? ? ¦ ? ?
If yes, please describe differences, and how mitigation ratios are affected:
Are there additional impacts not described in the application? ? ¦ ? ?
If yes, please describe and quantify:
Were the impacts in place prior to the application for the 401 Certification? ? ¦ ? ?
Additional conditions recommended for the Certification:
Recommended project modifications:
Is this a modification request to an existing Certification? ? ¦ ? ?
Are there additional stromwater conditions that should be required due to the following classifications: ? ¦ ? ?
# 303(d)list, Class WS, NSW, ORW, HQW
Describe:
Is this a subdivision or otherwise part of a larger project? ? ¦ ? ?
# If yes, what phase is this?
Are there prior impacts from prior phases? ? ¦ ? ?
If yes, what are the cumulative imacts for this project?
Possible secondary impacts noted:
Comment:
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Ecosystem r-?J
PROGRAM
November 30, 2005
Chris Grose
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
P.O. Box 2346
Hendersonville, NC 28793
Project: Morganton Retail Shopping Center County: Burke
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The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NC EEP) is willing to
accept payment for impacts associated with the above referenced project. 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 NC EEP will be approved.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter. If we have not received a copy of the issued 404
Permit/401 Certification within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's responsibility to send
copies of the 404/401/CAMA permits to NC EEP. Once NC EEP receives a copy of the 404 Permit and/or the 401
Certification an invoice will be issued and payment must be made.
Based on the information supplied by you the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized in the
following table.
River Basin Wetlands Stream Buffer Buffer
Cataloging (Acres) (Linear Feet) Zone 1 Zone 2
Unit (Sq. Ft.) (Sq. Ft.)
Rip arian Non-Riparian Coastal Marsh Cold Cool Warm
Catawba 0 0 0 0 1,399 0 0 0
03050101
Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation for the permitted impacts
up to a 2:1 ratio, (buffers, Zone 1 at a 3:1 ratio and Zone 2 at a 1.5:1 ratio). The type and amount of the compensatory
mitigation will be as specified in the Section 404 Permit and/or 401 Water Quality Certification, and/or CAMA Permit. 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.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Carol Shaw at [phone].
Sincerely,
2rwD. Gilmore, PE
Director
cc: Cyndi Karoly, Wetlands/401 Unit
Amanda Jones, USACE - Asheville
Kevin Barnett, DWQ Regional Office - Asheville
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North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1652 / 919-715-0476 / www.nceep.net
Triage Check List.
Date: Projelrt Name: - c- 1(
DWQ#:
County:
To: D ARO Kevin Barnett ? WaRO Tom Steffens and Kyle Barnes
? FRO Ken Averitte ? WiRO Noelle Lutheran
? MRO Alan Johnson ? WSRO Daryl Lamb
? RRO Mike Horan
From: Telephone : (919)
The file attached. Is being forwarded \?o-. our for your evaluation.
Please call if you need!as ' tance.
? Stream length impacted '?
? Stream determination
? Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface'.waters on USFW topo maps
? Muiimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Meuse, Tar-Pamlico, 'Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
? Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings? -
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Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Steve Chapin, Permit Coordinator'' df ?'
Asheville Office, U.S. ArmN Corps of Engineers
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program :r
DATE: December 21, 2005
SUBJECT: US Army Corps of Engineers Action ID # 200532259, DWQ # 20051761,
Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, Unnamed Tributaries Hunting Creek, Burke
County
Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust is requesting a letter of concurrence from the North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) to obtain a 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. The NCWRC has reviewed information provided by the applicant, and field biologists on our
staff are familiar with habitat values of the project area. These comments are provided in accordance with
provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et. seq.) and the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The proposed project is to build a new Wal-Mart in the vicinity of an existing Wal-Mart in the southeast
quadrant formed by I-40 and US Highway 64 in Morganton. The site contains two unnamed tributaries of
Hunting Creek that will be impacted by fill for site development and fill for a new culvert on the south
side of the property to provide safer access. Total impacts to the smaller tributary are indicated to be
1,041 linear feet. Impacts to the larger stream for the new access on Walker Road (SRI 942) are indicated
to be approximately 358 linear feet.
Mr. Bob Brown, Fish biologist and I conducted a site visit on December 20, 2005. Both tributaries
appeared to have perennial characteristics. The larger tributary supported Rosyside dace, Clinostomus
funduloides (NCSC, FSC in Little Tennessee basin) upstream and downstream of the project. In addition,
the Bluehead chub, Nocomis leptocephalus was found. The Rosyside dace is very susceptible to
urbanization and sediment as they need relatively clean aquatic habitats. Forested uplands provide
significant water quality and habitat benefits for aquatic species, including stormwater amelioration and
pollutant removal. The forested aeas associated with this development are extensive. It is likely that this
forested area supports a multitude of wildlife species and that these habitats will be destroyed or much
diminished. Stormwater should be a significant concern due to slopes in the area and what appear to be
recent repairs to a culvert on Williams Road.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries - 1721 Mail Service Center - Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
Wal-Mart - Morganton -Page 2 - December 21, 2005
Based on the information provided by the applicant and our knowledge of the project as well as the
project area, we are concerned about the direct and indirect effects to area streams and natural resources.
07 WildlifeSpeciesCon/pa7e3 impacts.pdf for
Proponents should visit: http://xN-N%-N-,,.ncwildlife.org/py
information and considerations relative to secondary and cumulative impacts associated with
development. The following recommendations (not prioritized) are provided for your evaluation and
consideration as you process the Section 404 Permit and the Section 401 Certification requests:
1. Although it does not appear practicable due to steep slopes in the area, project proponents
should evaluate stream relocation alternatives using state-of-the-art natural channel design
techniques instead of piping streams for parking lots and out parcels. Stream relocations can
provide significant greenery and buffers that can help offset diminished aquatic and terrestrial
wildlife habitats.
2. Where practicable, project proponents should consider reducing out parcels in order to reduce
impacts.
3. Low Impact Development (LID) techniques are recommended for all development that will
be facilitated or promoted by this project. Information on LID practices and measures can be
found at NxN w.lowimpactdevelopment.org. Post development hydrographic conditions
should mimic those found in the area prior to urban development and impervious area
increases.
4. If stormwater ponds will be required, the attached planting recommendations should be
included to mitigate for thermal impacts to waters as well as to mitigate for impacts to
wildlife species.
5. To the maximum extent possible, floodplains should be maintained as natural areas to
preserve stormwater storage, protect stream integrity and offset habitat losses. Project
proponents should refer to Executive Order 11988 as applicable.
6. In order to protect and maintain aquatic habitats, mitigation should occur within the same
basin, preferably downstream of the impacted sites. Mitigation should include undisturbed
forested buffer preservation. For streams that do not support federally listed species, we
recommend minimum 50' intermittent and 100' perennial stream undisturbed forested
buffers.
7. Bridges are preferred and recommended over culverts as they tend to maintain floodplain
functions, however, if culverting is permitted, culverts 48 inches diameter or larger should be
buried a foot into the streambed. Culverts less than 48 inches diameter should be buried to a
depth equal to or greater than 20% their size to allow for aquatic life passage. These
measurements must be based on natural thahveg depths.
8. In addition, -,where multiple barrel culverts are permitted, a base flow barrel must be provided
as indicted above. Additional barrels must be placed on the active floodplain bench elevation
to receive and convey storm-water. These elevated barrels must be connected to the active
r? floodplain benches in a manner to maintain a continuous base flow channel with natural
channel dimensions.
9. A minimum 100 foot undisturbed forested buffer should be provided for the larger tributary.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions
regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453.
Attachment: Piedmont Stormwater Pond Planting Recommendations
Cc: Cyndi Karoly, DWQ
Kevin Barnett, DWQ-ARO

Wal-Mart - Morganton
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December 21, 2005
Piedmont Stormwater Pond Planting Recommendations
Instead of using the typical fescue grasses, the upper interior and exterior of the structure should be
planted with the following mix:
Spring/Summer Mixture, May 1- Sept. 15 Fall/Winter Mixture, Sept. 15 - April 30
Browntop millet 20 lbs/a Winter Wheat 120 lbs/a
Kobe lespedeza 20 Ibs/a Kobe lespedeza 20 lbs/a
Shrub lespedeza 1 lb/a Shrub lespedeza 1 lb/a
Switchgrass* 5lb/a Switchgrass* 51b/ac
Add to fall or spring plantings: `Tioga' Deertongue (Panicum clandestinum) at a rate of 7 lbs. Pure Live
Seeds (PLS) per acre.
* When possible on slopes less than 3:1 use Switchgrass instead of lespedezas and on slopes greater than 3:1 use
Orchard Grass or Creeping Red Fescue. Other native species may be appropriate depending on soil, slope, and
region. Korean lespedeza may be appropriate in colder geophysical areas. We do not recommend Sericea
lespedeza. Native plants and warm season grasses are preferred over exotic plants.
Add one of the following to the above mixture:
Creeping Red Fescue 5 lbs/acre
Ladino Clover** 5 lbs/acre
Atlantic Coastal Panic Grass 5 lbs/acre (PLS)
Alfalfa** 5 lbs/acre (requires fertilizer containing Boron)
** Lime & fertilize disturbed areas according to NRCS soil test results and follow planting guidelines as appropriate
and necessary. Depending on elevation and region, other native species may be appropriate. Note that mowing
should be limited to late winter or early spring. Mowing should only occur as needed to prevent unwanted tree
growth on a 2-3 year schedule.
The provision of shade around impounded waters can significantly reduce thermal impacts. Trees and
shrubs (1 year bare root seedlings) should be planted randomly at a minimal rate of 100 trees per acre on
the top and upper portions of the structure and at a minimal rate of 150 per acre around the normal water
elevation and littoral shelf area. The following list of tree species may assist in providing habitat benefits:
Loblolly Pine* Red Cedar Black Gum American Holly Dogwood
Hickory Sumac White Oak Willow Oak Red Maple**
Oak Viburnum Green Ash Ironwood Black Cherry
Persimmon Water Oak Spice Bush Willow (sp) Serviceberry
Swamp Chestnut Silky Dogwood
Other species may be utilized depending on site requirements and native plant availability. Pines* should not
exceed 15% of the reforestation. No more than 20% of the tree species will be of a single species. An 80% success
rate is acceptable over five years. Large or fast growing trees like Sycamore and Maple** may not be appropriate
near detention facility dams.
For additional information, Wildlife biologist, David Sawyer can be reached at 336-957-4855. Additional
planting suggestions and plant supply sources may be obtained from Stewardship biologist, Elizabeth
Hughes at 828/651-8380.
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Issue Date: December 5, 2005
Comment Deadline: January 3, 2006
Corps Action ID #: 200532259
All interested parties are herby advised that the Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps)
has received an application for work within jurisdictional waters of the United States. Specific
plans and location information are described below and shown on the attached plans. This
Public Notice and all attached plans are also available on the Wilmington District Web Site at
www.saw.usace.anny.mil/xvetlalids
Applicant: Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust
2001 S.E. 10`h Street
Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
AGENT: Mr. Chris Grose
Environmental Permitting Consultants, In 193 L
Post Office Box 2346
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 DEC 8 2005
DENR - WATER QUALITY
Authority INETI ANDS AIdD STORMWATER BRANCH
The Corps will evaluate this application and to decide whether to issue, conditionally issue, or
deny the proposed work pursuant to applicable procedures under Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (33 USC 1344).
Location
The proposed project is located in the vicinity of an existing Wal-Mart in the southeast quadrant
of the intersection of I-40 (Interchange 103) and U.S. 64, in Morganton, Burke County, North
Carolina (35.7170°N-81.6948°W). The site contains two unnamed tributaries to Hunting Creek,
Hunting Creek, and adjacent wetlands in the Catawba River Basin (8-Digit Cataloging Unit
03050101). The Catawba River reaches the Atlantic Ocean through the Cooper River in South
Carolina.
Existing Site Conditions
The tract is composed of approximately 5% commercial development and 95% upland forestland
with some eroded gullies. The project site is depicted on the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) 7.5-
minute topographic quadrangle (Morganton South, North Carolina) (Sheet 1).
Existing soils mapping provided by the Natural Resource Conservation Service indicates the
proposed project area contains two soil series: Woolwine-Fairview complex and Fairview.
These soils are on an 8-15% slope and a 2-8% slope respectively and both have a sandy clay
loam texture in the upper portion of the soil profile. There are several small hydric inclusions
located within the Fairview series mapping unit.
The project area is located within a sub-basin of the Catawba River Basin. There are three
streams within the project area. These are two unnamed tributaries to Hunting Creek and
Hunting Creek. Their receiving water is Warrior Fork that flows into the Catawba River. The
Catawba River is located approximately 7.2 miles downstream (north) of the site.
The majority of the proposed project area is composed of cutover and mature forestland (mean
DBH is 12 inches). Cutover areas are a result of logging activities. Tree species consist of
mixed hardwood and pine. Canopy composition is dominated by chestnut oak (Quercus primus),
flowering dogwood (Corpus florida), mockernut hickory (Carya tomentosa), pignut hickory
(Carya glabra), sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), red
maple (Acer rubrum), and Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana). Understory and herbaceous
vegetative species in the forested and cutover areas on the site include pokeweed (Phytolacca
Americana), blackberry (Rubus spp.), mimosa (Albizia julibrissinz), wild lettuce (Lactuca
Canadensis), Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), greenbriar (Smilax spp.), and honeysuckle
(Lonicera japonica).
Applicant's Stated Purpose and Need
The purpose of the proposed work is to construct a retail shopping center. The project is
necessary due to the inadequacy of the existing structures and roads. Extensive site work will be
necessary to prepare the site for construction.
Project Description
The applicant has provided the following description of the proposed work. The proposed project
consists of the construction of a commercial retail shopping center. The shopping center will
consist of a newly constructed Wal-Mart as well as other commercial structures. Infrastructure
(parking, access drives, storm water detention, etc.) will be constructed to service the new
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facilities. The existing Wal-Mart store will be demolished to provide footprint space for the
required parking areas and storm water detention.
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with the existing development
and U.S. 64. A perennial, unnamed tributary to Hunting Creek will need to be placed into pipe
with appropriate fill material placed on top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe
under U.S. 64 and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. A larger unnamed tributary to
Hunting Creek, into which the previously mentioned stream enters, flows behind and downslope
from the proposed shopping center. A retaining wall approximately 45 feet high and 1,800 feet
long is being constructed parallel to the larger tributary to maintain a 100-foot vegetative buffer
along the riparian corridor.
In addition to the proposed retail center, the applicant is also providing a new access road from
U.S. 64 to Walker Road. Currently, access to Walker Road is via a two way interstate entrance
ramp and Williams Road. Both the NCDOT and the City of Morganton feel that the ramp is
unsafe in its current configuration. To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger
unnamed tributary to Hunting Creek will need to be piped for a crossing with associated fill
material.
The site was selected for this project because it already houses an existing Wal-Mart store and
other commercial development. The layout of the proposed development has been designed to
minimize impacts to waters of the United States. The proposed road crossing is unavoidable and
located in the most feasible place.
The proposed permanent impacts to perennial stream channels resulting from the placement of
fill material associated with this project totals approximately 1,400 linear feet. In addition,
proposed permanent impacts to wetlands will be 0.13 acre. Plans included with this notice show
the overall proposed site layout.
Mitigation Proposal
An in-lieu fee request has been submitted to the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program to offset
impacts to waters of the U.S. on this project.
Other Required Authorizations
This notice and all applicable application materials are being forwarded to the appropriate State
agencies for review. The Corps will generally not make a final permit decision until the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or waives State certification
required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (PL 92-500). The receipt of the application and
this public notice in the NCDWQ Central Office in Raleigh serves as application to the NCDWQ
for certification. A waiver will be deemed to occur if the NCDWQ fails to act on this request for
certification within sixty days of the date of the receipt of this notice in the NCDWQ Central
Office. Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at
the NCDWQ Central Office, 401 Oversight and Express Permits Unit, 2321 Crabtree Boulevard,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260. All persons desiring to make comments regarding the
application for certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act should do so in writing
delivered to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ), 1650 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Attention: Ms Cyndi Karoly by January 3, 2006.
Cultural Resources
The Corps has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places
and is not aware that any registered properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion
therein are located within the project area or will be affected by the proposed work. Presently,
unknown archeological, scientific, prehistoric, or historical data may be located within the
project area and/or could be affected by the proposed work.
Endangered Species
The Corps has reviewed the project area, examined all information provided by the applicant and
consulted the latest North Carolina Natural Heritage Database. Based on available information,
the Corps has determined, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), that the
proposed project may affect Dwarf-Flowered Heartleaf (Hexastylis naniora), a federally listed
(Threatened) species. Consultation under Section 7 of the ESA will be initiated and no permit
will be issued until the consultation process is complete.
Evaluation
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts,
including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity on the public interest. That decision will
reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. The
benefit which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be balanced against
its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors which may be relevant to the proposal will be
considered including the cumulative effects thereof; among those are conservation, economics,
aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, historic properties, fish and wildlife
values, flood hazards, flood plain values (in accordance with Executive Order 11988), land use,
navigation, shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water
quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of
property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving
the discharge of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, the evaluation of the
impact of the activity on the public interest will include application of the Environmental
Protection Agency's 404(b)(1) guidelines.
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Commenting Information
The Corps is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State and local agencies and officials;
Indian Tribes and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of this
proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps to determine
whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. To make this decision,
comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic properties, water quality,
general environmental effects and the other public interest factors listed above. Comments are
used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Comments are also
used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public interest of the
proposed activity.
Any person may request, in writing, within the comment period specified in this notice, that a
public hearing be held to consider the application. Requests for public hearings shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing. Requests for a public hearing shall be
granted, unless the District Engineer determines that the issues raised are insubstantial or there is
otherwise no valid interest to be served by a hearing.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received by the
Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, until 5pm, January 3, 2006. Comments should be
submitted to Mr. Steve Chapin, 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208, Asheville, North Carolina
28801-5006.
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November 9, 2005
NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652
Reference: Request for In Lieu Fee Mitigation
Morganton Retail Shopping Center
Burke County, NC
EPC P/N: MR-05007
Dear Sir or Madam,
Enclosed with this letter you will find an In Lieu Fee Request Form for a project
located in Burke County, NC. A copy of the permit application and design drawings is
also enclosed for clarification. Please note that we are acting the agents is this matter and
are requesting this mitigation on behalf of Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust
(Applicant). If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone]. Thank you
for your assistance in this matter.
Respectfully,
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Chris Grose
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
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P.O. Box 3744 ® Greenville, South Carolina 29608 - [phone] - Fax [phone]
P.O. Box 2346 - Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 a Phone/Fax [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, NCEEP
IN LIEU FEE REQUEST FORD
Revised 9/15/05
Print this form, fill in required information, sign and date, and either mail to NCEEP, 1652 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652, or fax to 919-715-2219. Attachments are acceptable for clarification purposes.
1. Name of Applicant or Agent -- Chris Grose (Agent)
2. Name of Business of Applicant or Agent
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
3. Mailing Address (Street or PO Box) PO Box 2346
4. City, State, Zip Hendersonville, NC 28793 -
5. Telephone (eg, 919-555-1212) - 828-891-8414
6. Fax
7. E-mail (optional) [e-mail] i
8. Project Name--^
'Morganton Retail Shopping Center
9. Project Location (nearest town, city) ~Morganton
1r 0. LLat-Long Coordinates (optional)
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135.7162703N 81.6926196W
11. Project County
-- -- - - Burke I
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13. Cataloging Unit (8-digit)
101
14. Riparian Wetland Impact (ac.) (e.g., 0.13) 10.0
15. Non-Riparian Wetland Impact (ac.) - - -- -
30.0 "_
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20. Buffer Impact-Zone 1 (sq. ft.) (e.g. 12,345)------v--
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21. Buffer Impact-Zone 2 (sq. ft.) 0.0
Check (?) below if this request is a ? - ^ ?-Sig- re o Ap ?ican"r A ent --?
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revision to a current acceptance, or
re-submission of an expired acceptance J
Date:
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Buffer mitigation applicable only in the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico and Catawba river basins, and the Randleman Lake
Water Supply Watershed.
For help in determining the Cataloging Unit, go to EPS's "Surf Your Watershed' web page:
http://cfpub. epa.a, ov!su rf/locatelindex.cfm
Direct all questions to Carol Shaw at 919-733-5205 or [e-mail]
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Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a
permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies.
Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit
be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having juris I ot7 ovppVhe(ocation of the proposed
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1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED J4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
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Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust S.- AUTHORIZED AGENT'S fN ND TITLE inn eoent s not reoa,:,edl
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Chris Grose, Env tt7tmtehtat Pe raltt#inj(? nsultants, Inc.
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
2001 SE 10th St PO Box 2346
Bentonville, AR 72712 Hendersonville, NC 28793
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a. Residence a. Residence
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NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE lswinstnrcnnns
Morganton Retail Shopping Center
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN rt a?.t ,i,mt I 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (ii apojrablel
Hunting Creek US Highway 64
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Burke NC
COUNTY STATE I
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, (see instrucrjonsj
Southeast of the intersection of US-64.and 1-40 in Morganton, NC
j. UIKLL; I TUNS 10 1 HE SITE
Take 1-40 east from Asheville. At Exit 103, turn south onto US-64. The site is located to the east of US-64 behind the existing
retail shopping center.
35.71627030N, 81.6926196°W
ENG FORM 4345, Jul 97 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent: CECW-OR)
18. Nature of Activity (Ocscripxion of project, include ei/fearuresi
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
19. Project Purpose vescrihe the reason or p,vpase of the project, see instructions)
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
20. Reason(s) for Discharge USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED ANDIOR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
21. Type(s) of Material Beina Discharged and the Amount of Each Tvoe in Cubic Yards
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled tseeinsrructlonsi
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes I No r
IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETEr) WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental list).
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application,
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
USACE WetlandMap 200532259 7/21/2005 8117/2005
Verification
'Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits
26. Application hefeb 'made for-A permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this
appiicaiidn is o lete and a4urate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am a ting as the
duly au hot ed 'gent of a applicant, f j
SI ATURI?IOF APPLICAI 't I DkE
. SI4N'AURE OF AGENT/ DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
BLOCK 18
The overall project involves the construction of a commercial retail
shopping center. The shopping center will consist of a newly constructed Wal-
Mart store as well as other commercial structures. Additionally, infrastructure
(parking, access drives, stormwater detention, etc.) will be constructed to service
the new facilities as required by all applicable Federal, State, and local
ordinances and regulations. The existing Wal-Mart store and will be demolished
to provide footprint space for the required parking areas and stormwater
detention.
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with
existing development and US Highway 64. Furthermore, an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed into a pipe with appropriate fill material place on
top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe under US Highway 64
and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. A larger unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek, into which the previously mentioned stream enters, flows behind
the proposed shopping center. A retaining wall approximately 45 feet high and
1,800 feet long is being constructed parallel to the larger tributary to maintain a
100 foot vegetative buffer along the riparian corridor.
In addition to the proposed retail center, the applicant is also providing a
new access road from US Highway 64 to Walker Road. Currently, access to
Walker Road is via a two-way interstate entrance ramp and Williams Road. Both
the NC DOT and the City of Morganton feel that the ramp is unsafe in its current
configuration. To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger
unnamed tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill
material.
This site was selected for this project because it already houses an
existing Wal-Mart store and other commercial development and would therefore
be equivalent to in-fill development as opposed to using an off-site property. The
store has been configured in the only manner feasible. Reconstruction of the
layout would result in more extensive impacts to the larger tributary on the
property. The road crossing is unavoidable and located in the most feasible
place.
BLOCK 19
The purpose of the project is to construct a retail shopping center. The
project is necessary due to the inadequacy of the existing structures and roads.
Extensive site work will be necessary to prepare the site for level construction.
BLOCK 20
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with
existing development and US Highway 64. Furthermore, an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed into a pipe with appropriate fill material place on
top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe under US Highway 64
and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. The grade will have to be
raised by approximately 50 feet.
To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger unnamed
tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill material. A
pipe and fill is necessary to construct required road grades in relation to the
extensive change in topography currently on the site. The grade will have to be
raised approximately 60 feet.
BLOCK 21
Site Grading: 11,665 yd3 of clean fill dirt
Road Crossing: 1,453 yd' of clean fill dirt
BLOCK 22
Site Grading
A total of 1,041 linear feet (0.144 acres) of an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed in RCP with associated fill material placed on top.
This small tributary (approximately 6 feet wide) is a first order stream and enters
the property from a pipe under US Highway 64 and appears to have no exposed
upstream origin. Currently, the stream is heavily impacted by the surrounding
developments and retains little of its natural dimension. Heavily eroded, vertical
banks are located along much of its course.
Road Crossing
To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger unnamed
tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill material. A
pipe and fill is necessary to construct required road grades in relation to the
extensive change in topography currently on the site. This stream is a larger
tributary (approximately 18 feet wide) of Hunting Creek and would appear to
either a second or third order stream based on the USGS topographic map.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATTON AVENUE
ROOM 208
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-5006
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF: December 5, 2005
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 200532259
Ms. Cyndi Karoly
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality, Wetland/401 Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Dear Ms. Karoly:

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Enclosed is the application of Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust for Department of the
Army authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to impact waters and wetlands in
association with construction of a retail shopping center on a tract located in the southeast
quadrant of I-40 and U.S. 64, in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this
letter verifies your acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance with Section
325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality certification is required under the
provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be granted
until the certification has been obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, in most cases, 60 days after receipt of a
request for certification is a reasonable time for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on
the request, or asked for an extension of time, by February 3, 2006, the District Engineer will
deem that waiver has occurred.

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Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville Field Office,
Regulatory Division, at [phone], extension 224.
Sincerely,

Eric Alsmeyer
Acting Chief
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Enclosure/as
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Diane Long
NCDENR - Coastal Management Division
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
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September 13, 2005
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
401/Wetlands Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Attention: Cyndi Karoly
Reference: Application for Individual Permit
Morganton Retail Shopping Center
SEP 005
Burke County, North Carolina
EPC P/N: MR-05007
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Dear Ms. Karoly,
Enclosed please find an application and design drawings for the project
referenced above. The site is located just to the southeast of the intersection of Interstate-
40 and US Highway 64 in Burke County. The notification of jurisdictional determination
associated with the project was issued on August 17, 2005 with the Action ID
200532259. Additional information will be provided to you as request it.
I appreciate your assistance with this project and would welcome the opportunity
to sit down with you and discuss the details. Please call me at your earliest convenience
so that we can begin the process. Thank you again.
Respectfully, `
Chris Grose
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
P.O. Box 3744 - Greenville, South Carolina 29608 - [phone] - Fax [phone]
P.O. Box 2346 - Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 - Phone/Fax [phone]
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Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a
permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies.
Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit
be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed
activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
/ITFMS 1 THRU d 7-t1 RF FII 1 FA RV THE PnODC%
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5. APPLICANT'S NAME B.- AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE tan aoenr is not reouredj
Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust Chris Grose, Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
2001 SE 10th St PO Box 2346
Bentonville, AR 72712 Hendersonville, NC 28793
7.. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business [phone] b. Business (828),891-8414
Enviro ntal Permitting Consultants, Inc, to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
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NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE eseeinstrurrmns.
Morganton Retail Shopping Center
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN tf-wii-hi t
Hunting Creek
( 14 PROJECT STREET ADDRESS fifapplica61e)
US Highway 64
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Burke NC
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, (see instructions)
Southeast of the intersection of US-64 and 1-40 in Morganton, NC
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
Take 1-40 east from Asheville. At Exit 103, turn south onto US-64. The site is located to the east of US-64 behind the existing
retail shopping center.
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N OR 45, Jul 7 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent: CECW-OR)
18. Nature of Activity (Descripion of poject, include aU fearwesl
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or pNpxse of the project, see instructions)
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED ANDIOR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
21. Type(s) of Material Beinq Discharqed and the Amount of Each Tvoe in Cubic Yards
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled tseeinswctions)
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes = No Lx IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETFn WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental list),
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL" IDENTIFICATION NUMRFR nGTF APP) )Fn neTC eoocnvrn nw rr
"Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits
26. Applicatio is h eb !made f permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this
appiicati n is o fete and a rate. I further certify that 1 possess the authority to undertake the ork described herein or jamating as the
duly au hor" ed gent f e applicant,
J'r
SI ATUR OF APPLICA It, I I D TE SIGNA URE OF AGEgk DATE
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The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
USACE WetlandMap 200532259 7/21/2005 8/17/2005v
Verification
BLOCK 18
The overall project involves the construction of a commercial retail
shopping center. The shopping center will consist of a newly constructed Wal-
Mart store as well as other commercial structures. Additionally, infrastructure
(parking, access drives, stormwater detention, etc.) will be constructed to service
the new facilities as required by all applicable Federal, State, and local
ordinances and regulations. The existing Wal-Mart store and will be demolished
to provide footprint space for the required parking areas and stormwater
detention. - -
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with
existing development and US Highway 64. Furthermore, an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed into -a pipe with appropriate fill material place on
top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe under US Highway 64
and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. A larger unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek, into which the previously mentioned stream enters, flows behind
the proposed shopping center. A retaining wall approximately 45 feet high and
1,800 feet long is being constructed parallel to the larger tributary to maintain a
100 foot vegetative buffer along the riparian corridor.
In addition to the proposed retail center, the applicant is also providing a
new access road from US Highway 64 to Walker Road. Currently, access to
Walker Road is via a two-way interstate entrance ramp and Williams Road. Both
the NC DOT and the City of Morganton feel that the ramp is unsafe in its current
configuration. To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger
unnamed tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill
material.
This site was selected for this project because it already houses an
existing Wal-Mart store and other commercial development and would therefore
be equivalent to in-fill development as opposed to using an off-site property. The
store has been configured in the only manner feasible. Reconstruction of the
layout would result in more extensive impacts to the larger tributary on the
property. The road crossing is unavoidable and located in the most feasible
place.
BLOCK 19
The purpose of the project is to construct a retail shopping center. The
project is necessary due to the inadequacy of the existing structures and roads.
Extensive site work will be necessary to prepare the site for level construction.
BLOCK 20
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with
existing development and US Highway 64. Furthermore, an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed into a pipe with appropriate fill material place on
top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe under US Highway 64
and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. The grade will have to be
raised by approximately 50 feet.
To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger unnamed
tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill material. A
pipe and fill is necessary to construct required road grades in relation to the
extensive change in topography currently on the site. The grade will have to be
raised approximately 60 feet.
BLOCK 21
Site Grading: 11,665 yd3 of clean fill dirt
Road Crossing: 1,453 yd3 of clean fill dirt
BLOCK 22
Site Grading
A total of 1,041 linear feet (0.144 acres) of an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed in RCP with associated fill material placed on top.
This small tributary (approximately 6 feet wide) is a first order stream and enters
the property from a pipe under US Highway 64 and appears to have no exposed
upstream origin. Currently, the stream is heavily impacted by the surrounding
developments and retains little of its natural-dimension. Heavily eroded, vertical
banks are located along much of its course. ... - .
Road Crossing
To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger unnamed
tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill material. A
pipe and fill is necessary to construct required road grades in relation to the
extensive change in topography currently on the site. This stream is a larger
tributary (approximately 18 feet wide) of Hunting Creek and would appear to
either a second or third order stream based on the USGS topographic map.

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2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Attention: Cyndi Karoly -
Reference: Application for Individual Permit
Morganton Retail Shopping Center
Burke County, North Carolina
EPC P/N: MR-05007
Dear Ms. Karoly,
Enclosed please find an application and design dra
referenced above. The site is located just to the southeast of the ii
40 and US Highway 64 in Burke County. The notification of ju6
associated with the project was issued on August 17, 200:
200532259. Additional infonnation will be provided to you as re(
I appreciate your assistance with this project and would
to sit down with you and discuss the details. Please call me at
so that we can begin the process. Thank you again.
Respectfully,
Chris Grose
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.

September 13, 2005
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APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT 1 OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
(33 CFR 3251 Ex Tres December 31, 2004
The Public burden for this collection of information is sestimated to average 10 hours per response, although the majo ity of applications should require
5 hours or less. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and main aining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other a pect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Serv ce Directorate of Information
Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302; and to the Office o Management and Budget,
Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington, DC 20503. Respondents should be aware that notwithstan ng any other provision of law,
no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a urrently valid OMB control
number. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted o the District Engineer having
jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine rotection , Research and
Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in a luating the application for a
permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and to al government agencies.
Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application canno be evaluated not can a permit
be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed ac 1V11 must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over th location of the proposed
activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED--- - 4. ATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TI E Inn anent is not rtauired)
Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust Chris Grose, Environmental P rmitting Consultants, Inc.
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
2001 SE 10th St PO Box 2346
Bentonville, AR 72712 Hendersonville, NC 28793
7.. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business [phone] 1 b. Business [phone]
11, STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
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NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
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12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE iseeinstrucnons.

Morganton Retail Shopping Center
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN i;7 nnn/; nb i 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (rlapivicab/el
Hunting Creek US Highway 64
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Burke NC
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, (see instructions)
- Southeast of the intersection of US-64.and 1-40 in Morganton, NC
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE -
Take 1-40 east from Asheville. At Exit 103, turn south onto US-64. The site is located to the east of S-64 behind the existing
retail shopping center.
35.7162703°N, 81.6926196°W
NG FOR 4346, u 7 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent CFCW-ORI
18. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all features)
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
19. Project Purpose tDesrrit a the "son or p-1-se of the project, see instructions)
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Tvoe in Cubic Yards
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (seeinstructions)
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
23.. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes r No x IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental list).
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
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Verification
'Would include but is not restricted to zonina. buildina and flood plain permits
26. ApplicationA ha4b : made fora permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this
appiicati./n is o fete and acpurate. I further certify that 1 possess the authority to undertake the _ ork described herein or am a ting as the
duly au hor' ed gent oP a applicant, _
SI ATUR OF APPLICA 1 D TE SIGNA URE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
BLOCK 18
The overall project involves the construction of a commercial retail
shopping center. The shopping center will consist of a newly constructed Wal-
Mart store as well as other commercial structures. Additionally, infrastructure
(parking, access drives, stormwater detention, etc.) will be constructed to service
the new facilities as required by all applicable Federal, State, and local
ordinances and regulations. The existing Wal-Mart store and will be demolished
to provide footprint space for the required parking areas and stormwater
detention.
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with
existing development and US Highway 64. Furthermore, an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed into a pipe with appropriate fill material place on
top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe under US Highway 64
and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. A larger unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek, into which the previously mentioned stream enters, flows behind
the proposed shopping center. A retaining wall approximately 45 feet high and
1,800 feet long is being constructed parallel to the larger tributary to maintain a
100 foot vegetative buffer along the riparian corridor.
In addition to the proposed retail center, the applicant is also providing a
new access road from US Highway 64 to Walker Road. Currently, access to
Walker Road is via a two-way interstate entrance ramp and Williams Road. Both
the NC DOT and the City of Morganton feel that the ramp is unsafe in its current
configuration. To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger
unnamed tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill
material.
This site was selected for this project because it already houses an
existing Wal-Mart store and other commercial development and would therefore
be equivalent to in-fill development as opposed to using an off-site property. The
store has been configured in the only manner feasible. Reconstruction of the
layout would result in more extensive impacts to the larger tributary on the
property. The road crossing is unavoidable and located in the most feasible
place.
BLOCK 19
The purpose of the project is to construct a retail shopping center. The
project is necessary due to the inadequacy of the existing structures and roads.
Extensive site work will be necessary to prepare the site for level construction.
BLOCK 20
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with
existing development and US Highway 64. Furthermore, an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed into a pipe with appropriate fill material place on
top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe under US Highway 64
and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. The grade will have to be
raised by approximately 50 feet.
To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger unnamed
tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill material. A
pipe and fill is necessary to construct required road grades in relation to the
extensive change in topography currently on the site. The grade will have to be
raised approximately 60 feet.
BLOCK 21
Site Grading: 11,665 yd' of clean fill dirt
Road Crossing: 1,453 yd' of clean fill dirt
BLOCK 22
Site Grading
A total of 1,041 linear feet (0.144 acres) of an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed in RCP with associated fill material placed on top.
This small tributary (approximately 6 feet wide) is a first order stream and enters
the property from a pipe under US Highway 64 and appears to have no exposed
upstream origin. Currently, the stream is heavily impacted by the surrounding
developments and retains little of its natural dimension. Heavily eroded, vertical
banks are located along much of its course.
Road Crossing
To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger unnamed
tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill material. A
pipe and fill is necessary to construct required road grades in relation to the
extensive change in topography currently on the site. This stream is a larger
tributary (approximately 18 feet wide) of Hunting Creek and would appear to
either a second or third order stream based on the USGS topographic map.
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Issue Date: December 5, 2005
Comment Deadline: January 3, 2046
Corps Action ID #: 200532259
All interested parties are herby advised that the Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps)
has received an application for work within jurisdictional waters of the United States. Specific
plans and location information are described below and shown on the attached plans. This
Public Notice and all attached plans are also available on the Wilmington District Web Site at
www.saw.usace.ariiiy,niil/xvetl,iii(is
Applicant: Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trus
2001 S.E. I0`h Street
Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
AGENT:
Authority
Mr. Chris Grose
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
Post Office Box 2346
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793
The Corps will evaluate this application and to decide whether to issue, conditionally issue, or
deny the proposed work pursuant to applicable procedures under Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (33 USC' 1344).
Location
The proposed project is located in the vicinity of an existing Wal-Mart in the southeast quadrant
of the intersection of 1-40 (Interchange 103) and U.S. 64, in Morganton, Burke County, North
Carolina (35.7170°N-81.6948°W). The site contains two unnamed tributaries to Hunting Creek,
Hunting Creek, and adjacent wetlands in the Catawba River Basin (8-Digit Cataloging Unit
03050101). The Catawba River reaches the Atlantic Ocean through the Cooper River in South
Carolina.
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The tract is composed of approximately 5% commercial development and 95% upland forestland
with some eroded gullies. The project site is depicted on the U.S. Geologic Survey (USES) 7.5-
minute topographic quadrangle (Morganton South, North Carolina) (Sheet l).
Existing soils mapping provided by the Natural Resource Conservation Service indicates the
proposed project area contains two soil series: Woolwine-Fairview complex and Fairview.
These soils are on an 8-15% slope and a 2-8% slope respectively and both have a sandy clay
loam texture in the upper portion of the soil profile. There are several small hydric inclusions
located within the Fairview series mapping unit.
The project area is located within a sub-basin of the Catawba River Basin. There are three
streams within the project area. These are two unnamed tributaries to bunting Creek and
Hunting Creek. Their receiving water is Warrior Fork that flows into the Catawba River. The
Catawba Diver is located approximately 7.2 miles downstream (north) of the site.
The majority of the proposed project area is composed of cutover and mature forestland (mean
DBH is 12 inches). Cutover areas are a result of logging activities. Tree species consist of
mixed hardwood and pine. Canopy composition is dominated by chestnut oak (Quercusprinius),
flowering dogwood (Cornus florirla), mockcrnut hickory (Carva tonrentosa), pignut hickory
(Carya glabra), sweet gum (Liqui(lainbarstyrac flua), tulip poplar (Liriorlentiron lullpifcra), red
maple (Acer rubrum), and,. Virginia piste (Pines virginiana). Understory and herbaceous
vegetative species in the forested and cutover areas on the site include pokeweed (Phytolacca
Arnericana), blackberry (Rebus spp.), mimosa (fllbizia julibrissinz), wild lettuce (Lactuca
Canaden.rts), Chinese privet (Ligustrurn sinense), greenbriar (Smilax spp.), and honeysuckle
(Lonicera japonica).
Applicant's Stated Purpose and Need
The purpose of the proposed work is to construct a retail shopping center. The project is
necessary due to the inadequacy of the existing structures and roads. Extensive site work will be
necessary to prepare the site for construction.
Project Description
The applicant has provided the following description of the proposed work. The proposed project
consists of the construction of a commercial retail shopping center. The shopping, center will
consist of a newly constructed Wal-Mart as well as other commercial structures. Infrastructure
(parking, access drives, storm water detention, etc.) will be constructed to service the new

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facilities. The existing Wal-Mart store will be demolished to provide footprint space for the
required parking areas and storm water detention.
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with the existing development
and U.S. 64. A perennial, unnamed tributary to Hunting Creek will need to be placed into pipe
with appropriate fill material placed on top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe
under U.S. 64 and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. A larger unnamed tributary to
Hunting Creek, into which the previously mentioned stream enters, flows behind and downslope
from the proposed shopping center. A retaining wall approximately 45 feet high and 1,800 feet
long; is being constructed parallel to the larger tributary to maintain a 100-foot vegetative buffer
along the riparian corridor.
In, addition to the proposed retail center, the applicant is also providing; a new access road from
U.S. 64 to Walker Road. Currently, access to Walker Road is via a two way interstate entrance
ramp and Williams Road. Both the NCDOT said the City of Morganton feel that the ramp is
unsafe in its current configuration. To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger
unnamed tributary to Hunting; Creek will need to be piped for a crossing; with associated fill
material.
The site was selected for this project because it already houses an existing Wal-Mart store and
other commercial development. The layout of the proposed development has been designed to
minimize impacts to waters of the United States. The proposed road crossing is unavoidable and
located in the most feasible place.
The proposed permanent impacts to perennial stream channels resulting from the placement of
fill material associated with this project totals approximately 1,400 linear feet. In addition,
proposed permanent impacts to wetlands will be 0.13 acrd. Plans included with this notice show
the overall proposed site layout.
Mitigation Proposal
An in-lieu fee request has been submitted to the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program to offset
impacts to waters of the U.S. on this project.
Other Required Authorizations
This notice and all applicable application materials are being, forwarded to the appropriate State
agencies for review. The Corps will generally not make a final permit decision until the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or waives State certification
required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (PL 92-500). The receipt of the application and
this public notice in the NCDWQ Central Office in Raleigh serves as application to the NCDWQ
for certification. A waiver will be deemed to occur if the NCDWQ fails to act on this request for
certification within sixty days of the date of the receipt of this notice in the NCDWQ Central
Office. Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at
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the NCDWQ Central Office, 401 Oversight and Express Permits Unit, 2321 Crabtree Boulevard,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260. All persons desiring to make comments regarding the
application for certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act should do so in writing
delivered to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ), 1650 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Attention: Ms Cyndi Karoly by January 3, 2006.
Cultural Resources
The Corps has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places
and is not aware that any registered properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion
therein are located within the project area or will be affected by the proposed work. Presently,
unknown archeological, scientific, prehistoric, or historical data may be located within the
project area and/or could be affected by the proposed work.
Endangered Species
The Corps has reviewed the project area, examined all information provided by the applicant and
consulted the latest North Carolina Natural Heritage Database. Based on available information,
the Corps has determined, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), that the
proposed project may affect Dwarf-Flowered Heartleaf (llexastylis nanr 76ra), a federally listed
(Threatened) species. Consultation under Section 7 of the ESA will be initiated and no permit
will be issued until the consultation process is complete.
Evaluation
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts,
including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity on the public interest. That decision will
reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. The
benefit which reasonably may be expected to accrue: from the proposal must be balanced against
its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors which may be relevant to the proposal will be
considered including the cumulative effects thereof; among those are conservation, economics,
aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, historic properties, fish and wildlife
values, flood hazards, flood plain values (in accordance with Executive Order 11988), land use,
navigation, shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water
duality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of
property ownership, arid, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving
the discharge of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, the evaluation of the
impact of the activity on the public interest will include application of the Environmental
Protection Agency's 404(b)(1) guidelines.
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Commenting Information
The Corps is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State and local agencies and officials;
Indian Tribes and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of this
proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps to determine
whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. To make this decision,
comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic properties, water quality,
general environmental effects and the other public interest factors listed above. Continents are
used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEP,A). Comments are also
used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public interest of the
proposed activity.
Any person may request, in writing, within the comment period specified in this notice, that a
public hearing be held to consider the application. Requests for public hearings shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing. Requests for a public hearing shall be
granted, unless the District Engineer determines that the issues raised are insubstantial or there is
otherwise no valid interest to be served by a hearing.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received by the
Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, until pm, January 3, 2006. Comments should be
submitted to Mr. Steve Chapin, 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208, Asheville, North Carolina
28801-5006.
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NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652
Reference: Request for In Lieu Fee Mitigation
Morganton Retail Shopping Center
Burke County, NC
EPC P/N: MR-05007
Dear Sir or Madam,
Enclosed with this letter you will find an In Lieu Fee Request Form for a project
located in Burke County, NC. A copy of the permit application and design drawings is
also enclosed for clarification. Please note that we are acting the agents is this matter and
are requesting this mitigation on behalf of Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust
(Applicant). If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone]. Thank you
for your assistance in this matter.
Respectfully,
CJ
Chris Grose
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
P.O. Box 3744 - Greenville, South Carolina 29603 - [phone] - Fax [phone]
P.O. Box 2346 - Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 Phone/Fax [phone]
NORTH CAROLINA ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, NCEEP
IN LIEU FEE REQUEST FORM
Revised 9/15105
Print this form, fill in required information, sign and date, and either mail to NCEEP, 1652 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652, or fax to 919-715-2219. Attachments are acceptable for clarification purposes.
1. Name of Applicant or Agent ` _-- - Chris Grose (Agent) --
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2. Name of Business of Applicant or Agent
I Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
3. Mailing Address (Street or PO Box) PO Box 2346
4. City, State, Zip-- -- --- Hendersonville, NC 28793
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5. Telephone (eg, 919-555-1212) 828-891-8414
6. Fax (optional) ---- -------- -----------------------
'828-891-8414
7. E-mail (optional) [e-mail]
8. Project Name ;Morganton Retail Shopping Center -- - -
9. Project Location (nearest town, city) ;Morganton - - -
10. Lat-Long Coordinates (optional) i35.7162703N 81.6926196W - - ?- --?
11. Project County
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13. Cataloging Unit (8-digit)
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15. Non-Riparian Wetland Impact (ac.) ?0.0
16. Coastal Marsh Impact (ac.)
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Check (below if this request is a: .
Sig - re o Ap Iicant or
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revision to a current acceptance, or T
_ re-submission of an expired acceptance
Date:
Buffer mitigation applicable only in the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico and Catawba river basins, and the Randleman Lake
Water Supply Watershed.
For help in determining the Cataloging Unit, go to EPS's "Surf Your Watershed" web page:
httn://Cf: u_..e_ra.a,ov/sur/locate/index.cfm
Direct all questions to Carol Shaw at 919-733-5205 or [e-mail]
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT I OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
(33 CFR 325) Expires December 31, 2004
The Public burden for this collection of information is sestimated to average 10 hours per response, although the majority of applications should require
5 hours or less. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of Information
Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302; and to the Office of Management and Budget,
Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington, DC 20503. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law,
no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control
number. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having
jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection , Research and
Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a
permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies.
Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit
be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed
activity.' An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 7 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS
1. APPLICATION No. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
HTFMS RF1 nW TA RF 17I11 Fn W ADM Ir-AAM
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (anaoenra-r-iced)
Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust Chris Grose, Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
2001 SE 10th St PO Box 2346
Bentonville, AR 72712 Hendersonville, NC 28793
.. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business [phone] I b. Business [phone]
I hereb7? authorize, Environli7bntal Permitting Consultants, Inc.
to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
furnish, udon re uest, supp irdental information in support of this permit application.
S SIGNATI_,E_/ r DAT
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE iseeinsrrucrmns
Morganton Retail Shopping Center
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN rran„r,.aiAi 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS Otapp/icabW
Hunting Creek US Highway 64
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Burke NC
COUNTY STATE l
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, iseeinsrrucrionsl
Southeast of the intersection of US-64.and 1-40 in Morganton, NC
1,7. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
Take 1-40 east from Asheville. At Exit 103, turn south onto US-64. The site is located to the east of US-64 behind the existing
retail shopping center.
35.7162703°N, 81.6926196°W
ENG FORM 4345, Jul 97 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent: CECW-OR)
1 S. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include ell features/
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
19. Project Purpose !Describe the reason or purpose of the projecr, see instructions?
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
USE BLOCKS 20.22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
21. Type(s) of Material Beinq Discharged and the Amount of Each Tvoe in Cubic Yards
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled tseeinsrrvcoonsl
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes Q No x IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETEr) WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental list).
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
"Lb. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
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authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
BLOCK 18
The overall project involves the construction of a commercial retail
shopping center. The shopping center will consist of a newly constructed Wal-
Mart store as well as other commercial structures. Additionally, infrastructure
(parking, access drives, stormwater detention, etc.) will be constructed to service
the new facilities as required by all applicable Federal, State, and local
ordinances and regulations. The existing Wal-Mart store and will be demolished
to provide footprint space for the required parking areas and stormwater
detention.
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with
existing development and US Highway 64. Furthermore, an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed into a pipe with appropriate fill material place on
top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe under US Highway 64
and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. A larger unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek, into which the previously mentioned stream enters, flows behind
the proposed shopping center. A retaining wall approximately 45 feet high and
1,800 feet long is being constructed parallel to the larger tributary to maintain a
100 foot vegetative buffer along the riparian corridor.
In addition to the proposed retail center, the applicant is also providing a
new access road from US Highway 64 to Walker Road. Currently, access to
Walker Road is via a two-way interstate entrance ramp and Williams Road. Both
the NC DOT and the City of Morganton feel that the ramp is unsafe in its current
configuration. To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger
unnamed tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill
material.
This site was selected for this project because it already houses an
existing Wal-Mart store and other commercial development and would therefore
be equivalent to in-fill development as opposed to using an off-site property. The
store has been configured in the only manner feasible. Reconstruction of the
layout would result in more extensive impacts to the larger tributary on the
property. The road crossing is unavoidable and located in the most feasible
place.
BLOCK 19
The purpose of the project is to construct a retail shopping center. The
project is necessary due to the inadequacy of the existing structures and roads.
Extensive site work will be necessary to prepare the site for level construction.
BLOCK 20
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with
existing development and US Highway 64. Furthermore, an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed into a pipe with appropriate fill material place on
top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe under US Highway 64
and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. The grade will have to be
raised by approximately 50 feet.
To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger unnamed
tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill material. A
pipe and fill is necessary to construct required road grades in relation to the
extensive change in topography currently on the site, The grade will have to be
raised approximately 60 feet.
BLOCK 21
Site Grading: 11,665 yd' of clean fill dirt
Road Crossing: 1,453 yd3 of clean fill dirt
BLOCK 22
Site Grading
A total of 1,041 linear feet (0.144 acres) of an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed in RCP with associated fill material placed on top.
This small tributary (approximately 6 feet wide) is a first order stream and enters
the property from a pipe under US Highway 64 and appears to have no exposed
upstream origin. Currently, the stream is heavily impacted by the surrounding
developments and retains little of its natural dimension. Heavily eroded, vertical
banks are located along much of its course.
Road Crossing
To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger unnamed
tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill material. A
pipe and fill is necessary to construct required road grades in relation to the
extensive change in topography currently on the site. This stream is a larger
tributary (approximately 18 feet wide) of Hunting Creek and would appear to
either a second or third order stream based on the USGS topographic map.

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NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652
Reference: Request for In Lieu Fee Mitigation
Morganton Retail Shopping Center
Burke County, NC
EPC P/N: MR-05007
Dear Sir or Madam,
Enclosed with this letter you will find an In Lieu Fee Request Form for a project
located in Burke County, NC. A copy of the permit application and design drawings is
also enclosed for clarification. Please note that we are acting the agents is this matter and
are requesting this mitigation on behalf of Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust
(Applicant). If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone]. Thank you
for your assistance in this matter.
Respectfully,
''iW 6ad__C2_
Chris Grose
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
P.O. Box 3744 - Greenville, South Carolina 29608 - [phone] - Fax [phone]
P.O. Box 2346 - Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 6 Phone/Fax [phone]
NORTH CAROLINA ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, NCEEP
IN LIEU FEE REQUEST FORM
Revised 9/15105
Print this form, fill in required information, sign and date, and either mail to NCEEP, 1652 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652, or fax to 919-715-2219. Attachments are acceptable for clarification purposes.
1. Name of Applicant or Agent Chris Grose (Agent)
2 Name of Business of Applicant or Agent Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
3. Mailing Address (Street or PO Box) p0 Box 2346
F4. i State,
Hendersonville, NC 28793 _
5. Telephone (eg, 919-555-1212) 828-891-8414 -?-- -- -F'-- -- "- ____.
6. Fax (optional) 1828-891-8414
7. E-mail (optional) [e-mail] ?~ - -
8. Project Name ;Morganton Retail Shopping Center
j 9. Project Location (nearest town, city) Morganton
10. af LLong Coordinates (optional) I -??-
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Burke

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14. Riparian Wetland Impact (ac.) (e.g., 0 .13) 0.0
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16. Coastal Marsh Impact (ac.) -
0.0 -?---
17. Stream Impacts-Cold (ft.) (e.g. 1,234)
10.0
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20. Buffer Impact-Zone 1 (sq. ft.) (e.g.12,345)
0.0
21. Buffer Impact-Zone 2 (sq. ft.) l0.0
Check (a) below if this request is a:
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_ revision to a current acceptance, or 7 7
_ re-submission of an expired acceptan ce /c
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Buffer mitigation applicable only in the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico and Catawba river basins, and the Randleman Lake
Water Supply Watershed.
For help in determining the Cataloging Unit, go to EPS's "Surf Your Watershed" web page:
http://cfr)Lib.epa.gov/surf/locate/index.
Direct all questions to Carol Shaw at 919-733-5205 or [e-mail]
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT I OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
(33 CFR 3251 Expires December 31, 2004
The Public burden for this collection of information is sestimated to average 10 hours per response, although the majority of applications should require
5 hours or less. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed. and
completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of Information
Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302; and to the office of Management and Budget,
Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington, DC 20503. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law,
no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control
number. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having
jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection , Research and
Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a
permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies.
Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit
be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed
activity.' An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
1. APPLICATION NO. 12. FIELD OFFICE CODE 13. DATE RECEIVED 14. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(ITEMS RF10W TA RF E71l Fn RV Appl treern
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE ten eoenr is nor reai.nedl
Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust Chris Grose, Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
2001 SE 10th St PO Box 2346
Bentonville, AR 72712 Hendersonville, NC 28793
7.. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business [phone] { b. Business [phone]-
ize, Environr'rbntal Permitting Consultants, Inc. to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
?46"est, supp1Wental information in support of this permit application.
S SIGNAT E DAT
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE ise insrn_ns-
Morganton Retail Shopping Center
13.. NAME OF WATERBODY- IF KNOWN ra vi-i.w 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS !%/nppfcaviel
Hunting Creek I US Highway 64
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Burke NC
COUNTY STATE I
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, (see instructions)
Southeast of the intersection of US-64.and 1-40 in Morganton, NC
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
Take 1-40 east from Asheville. At Exit 103, turn south onto US-64. The site is located to the east of US-64 behind the existing
retail shopping center.
35.7162703°N, 81.6926196°W
NG FORM 4345, Jul 97 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent: CECW-OR)
18. Nature of Activity (Description otpviect, include eil;eatures)
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
19. Project Purpose !Describe the reason or ptrpose of the project, see instrucrionsl
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
21. Type(s) of Material Beinp Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled tseeinsrrucoonsl
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes L No x IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETFn WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental list).
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
HGLNUY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
USACE WetlandMap 200532259 7/21/2005 8/17/2005
Verification
>uld include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits
26. Applicati
appiicati/
duly au/1
rnaae rarya permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. 1 certify that the information in this
to and curate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am a ting as the
Hof a applicant. /'? 1 /OF APPLICA4 I D TE SIGNA URE OF AGENfi/ DATE
The application must be signed by the erson who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C, Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $ 10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
BLOCK 18
The overall project involves the construction of a commercial retail
shopping center. The shopping center will consist of a newly constructed Wal-
Mart store as well as other commercial structures. Additionally, infrastructure
(parking, access drives, stormwater detention, etc.) will be constructed to service
the new facilities as required by all applicable Federal, State, and local
ordinances and regulations. The existing Wal-Mart store and will be demolished
to provide footprint space for the required parking areas and stormwater
detention.
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with
existing development and US Highway 64. Furthermore, an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed into a pipe with appropriate fill material place on
top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe under US Highway 64
and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. A larger unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek, into which the previously mentioned stream enters, flows behind
the proposed shopping center. A retaining wall approximately 45 feet high and
1,800 feet long is being constructed parallel to the larger tributary to maintain a
100 foot vegetative buffer along the riparian corridor.
In addition to the proposed retail center, the applicant is also providing a
new access road from US Highway 64 to Walker Road. Currently, access to
Walker Road is via a two-way interstate entrance ramp and Williams Road. Both
the NC DOT and the City of Morganton feel that the ramp is unsafe in its current
configuration. To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger
unnamed tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill
material.
This site was selected for this project because it already houses an
existing Wal-Mart store and other commercial development and would therefore
be equivalent to in-fill development as opposed to using an off-site property. The
store has been configured in the only manner feasible. Reconstruction of the
layout would result in more extensive impacts to the larger tributary on the
property. The road crossing is unavoidable and located in the most feasible
place.
BLOCK 19
The purpose of the project is to construct a retail shopping center. The
project is necessary due to the inadequacy of the existing structures and roads.
Extensive site work will be necessary to prepare the site for level construction.
BLOCK 20
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with
existing development and US Highway 64. Furthermore, an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed into a pipe with appropriate fill material place on
top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe under US Highway 64
and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. The grade will have to be
raised by approximately 50 feet.
To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger unnamed
tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill material. A
pipe and fill is necessary to construct required road grades in relation to the
extensive change in topography currently on the site. The grade will have to be
raised approximately 60 feet.
BLOCK 21
Site Grading: 11,665 yd' of clean fill dirt
Road Crossing: 1,453 yd' of clean fill dirt
BLOCK 22
Site Grading
A total of 1,041 linear feet (0.144 acres) of an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed in RCP with associated fill material placed on top.
This small tributary (approximately 6 feet wide) is a first order stream and enters
the property from a pipe under US Highway 64 and appears to have no exposed
upstream origin. Currently, the stream is heavily impacted by the surrounding
developments and retains little of its natural dimension. Heavily eroded, vertical
banks are located along much of its course.
Road Crossing
To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger unnamed
tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill material. A
pipe and fill is necessary to construct required road grades in relation to the
extensive change in topography currently on the site. This stream is a larger
tributary (approximately 18 feet wide) of Hunting Creek and would appear to
either a second or third order stream based on the USGS topographic map.
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Riparian Characterization NU
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Northern side of small UT
Overstory: red maple (Acer rubrum), tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera), chestnut oak
(Quercus prinus), flowering dogwood (Corpus jlorida)
Mean DBH: 8 inches
Understory: pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), blackberry (Rubus spp.), mimosa
(Albizia julibrissin), wild lettuce (Lactuca canadensis)
This northern riparian zone has suffered extensive deforestation due to recent
logging activities. Most remaining trees and shrubs are very small in size and the vast
majority of the,,,understory is composed of weedy andlor early successional species.
Logging practices have also led to excessive woody debris in the channel and sever bank
failures in several locations.
Southern Side of small UT
Overstory: red maple (Acer rubrum), tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera), chestnut oak
(Quercus prinus), flowering dogwood (Cornus florida), sweetgum (Liquidambar
styraciflua)
Mean DBH: 12 inches
Understory: Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), greenbriar (Smilax spp.), honeysuckle
(Lonicera spp.)
The southern riparian area has suffered due to logging but not as extensively as
the northern zone, probably due to steeper slopes. In the upper two-thirds of the stream
length, the riparian zone is only minimally impacted. However in the lower one third,
where slopes are less, the appearance of the riparian area is very similar to the northern
riparian zone.
Both sides of Large UT
This area is very similar to the species composition and density as the northern
side of the small UT. The primary difference is that a power/sewer line right-of-way runs
parallel to the stream on the western side.
Compensatory Mitigation
An In-Lieu-Fee request form has been submitted to the NC Ecosystem
Enhancement Program to satisfy compensatory mitigation requirements related to this
project. A copy of this request form is included in this package.
USACE AID#
DWQ#,
Site # 1 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: Wal-Mart Real Estate Bus. Trust 2. Evaluator's name: Chris Grose
3. Date of evaluation: October 4, 2005 4. Time of evaluation: 1200
5. Name of stream: UT of Huntinq Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Approximate drainage area: 0.05 mil 8. Stream order: First
9. Length of reach evaluated: 240 ft 10. County: Burke
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if
Latitude (ex 34.872312): 35.71703061 Longitude (ex. -77.556611): -81.6948568
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):
North of existina Wal-Mart and east of Hiahwav 64
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Placement of pipe and associated fill material for level grading pad
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rain for approximately 2 weeks
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Partly cloudy
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters f Water Supply Watershed _,L(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: _% Residential 40 % Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
JQ21o Forested LQ21o Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 10 ft 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 3 ft.
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) ? Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>101/o)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight -Occasional bends Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring 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): 22 Comments
Evaluator's Signature Date ?
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used; my as a guide to assist landowners and a vironmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
# CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain

1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream
0 - 5
0-4
0-5
2
no flow or saturation = 0; strop flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 2
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points
3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
no buffer = 0• contiguous, wide buffer = max points)

4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0-5
0-4
0-4
2
extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)
a
5 Groundwater discharge
0-3
0-4
0-4
1
U no discharge = 0; springs, sees wetlands etc. = max points)
r.?
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
0
(no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max oints)
Entrenchment / floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 0
a (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max oints
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
no wetlands= 0• large ad
acent wetlands = max oints
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
(extensive channelization = 0• natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4
1
(extensive deposition= 0• little or no sediment = max points)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5 2
fine, homo enous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0-4 0-5 0
(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0-5 0-5 0
severe erosion = 0• no erosion, stable banks = max points)
14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 1
E, no visible roots = 0• dense roots throughout = max points)

15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0-5
0-4
0-5
1
substantial im act =0; no evidence = max points)
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 0
E no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)
e? 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 1
(little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)
Canopy coverage over streambed
18
(no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max oints 0-5 0-5 0-5 1
19 Substrate embeddedness - NA* 0-4 0-4
1
(deeply embedded = 0• loose structure = max

20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)
0-4
0-5
0-5

1
? no evidence = 0• common numerous types = max points)
C
7 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4
1
O no evidence = 0• common, numerous types = max points)
O 22 Presence of fish 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 0
no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 22
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
USACE AID# DWQ # Site # 2 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: .A
1. Applicant's name: Wal-Mart Real Estate Bus. Trust 2. Evaluator's name: Chris Grose
3. Date of evaluation: October 4, 2005
5. Name of stream: UT of Hunting Creek
7. Approximate drainage area: 0.05 miz
9. Length of reach evaluated: 295
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees.
4. Time of evaluation: 1230
6. River basin: Catawba
8. Stream order: First
10. County: Burke
12. Subdivision name (if any):
Latitude (ex 34.872312): 35.71703061 Longitude (ex. -77.556611): -81.6948568
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):
North of existina Wal-Mart and east of Hicihwav 64
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Placement of pipe and associated fill material for level radio pad
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rain for approximatelv 2 weeks
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Partly cloudy
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 --,L(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: _% Residential 40 % Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
-Ja2% Forested -EQ-21o Cleared / Logged _% Other
22. Bankfull width:_1 0 ft 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 5 ft.
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 21/o) -Gentle (2 to 4%) ? Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>100/6)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring 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): 35 Comments: .
s
Evaluator's Signature Date
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used 0 y as a guide to assist landowners and a ironmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States y Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
SCORE
# CHARACTERISTICS
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0-5 0-4 0-5 4
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 3
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)
3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 1
no buffer = 0• contiguous, wide buffer = max oints
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0-4 0-4 0
extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)
a 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 2
no discharge = 0; springs, sees wetlands, etc. = max oints
U
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
0
(no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max points)
7 Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 0
p" (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max oints
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
acent wetlands = max points)
no wetlands = 0; large ad
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 4
extensive deposition-- 0; little or no sediment = max oints
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5 3
fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)

12 Evidence of channel incision or widening
0-5
0-4
0-5
1
(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max oints
13 Presence of major bank failures
severe erosion = 0• no erosion, stable banks = max points) 0-5 0-5 0-5 0
14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 1
E„ no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points)

15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0-5
0-4
0-5
1
(substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points)
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 3
no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)
eZ 1 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 2
little or no habitat = 0; frequent varied habitats = max oints
Canopy coverage over streambed
18 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points) 0-5 0-5 0-5 2
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 2
(deeply embedded = 0• loose structure = max

20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)
0-4
0-5
0-5
1
no evidence = 0• common numerous types = max points)
21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
O no evidence = 0; common numerous types = max points)

O
22 Presence of fish
0-4
0-4
0-4
1
no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max oints
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 0
(no evidence = 0• abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 35
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
f USACE AID# DWQ # Site # 3 (indicate on attached map)
. ` STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET ?-
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: Wal-Mart Real Estate Bus. Trust 2. Evaluator's name: Chris Grose
3. Date of evaluation: October 4, 2005 4. Time of evaluation: 1300
5. Name of stream: UT of Hunting Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Approximate drainage area: 0.05 mil 8. Stream order: First
9. Length of reach evaluated: 245 ft 10. County: Burke
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any):
Latitude (ex 34.872312): 35.7170306° Longitude (ex. -77.556611): -81.6948568
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):
North of existing Wal-Mart and east of Hiahwav 64
14. Proposed channel work (ifany):_Placement of pipe and associated fill material for level grading pad
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rain for approximately 2 weeks
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Partly cloudy
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters 1 Water Supply Watershed -,L(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: _•% Residential 40 % Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
10 % Forested U-% Cleared / Logged _% Other
22. Bankfull width:- I Oft 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4 ft.
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) ? Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>101/6)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring 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): 38 Comments
Evaluator's 'r ?;
4
Vl? Date fTiOGs
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used o as a guide to assist landowners and en iron ental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States AAny Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
# CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream

(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5 5
2 Evidence of past human alteration

extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points) 0-6 0-5 0-5 2
3 Riparian zone

no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 0-6 0-4 0-5 1
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges

extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-4 0
5 Groundwater discharge

(no discharge = 0; springs
seeps
wetlands etc
= max
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6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max points) 0-4 0-4 0-2 1
Entrenchment / floodplain access
(deeply entrenched = 0; fre uent flooding = max points 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 2 1
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
9 Channel sinuosity
(extensive channelization = 0• natural meander = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
10 Sedimentinput
extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment= max points) 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate

(fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max oints NA* 0-4 0-5 1
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening
E (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max Points) 0-5 0-4 0-5 3
13 Presence of major bank failures
a
severe erosion = 0• no erosion, stable banks = max Points) 0- 5 0- 5 0- 5 1
14 Root depth and density on banks
E., no visible roots = 0• dense roots throughout = max points) 0-3 0-4 0-5 3

15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production

substantial impact =0• no evidence = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5 1
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes
F
no riffles/ripples les or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)
0-3
0-5
0-6
4
F 17 Habitat complexity

i
little or no habitat = 0; frequent varied habitats = max points) 0-6 0-6 0-6 2
18 Canopy coverage over streambed
no shading vegetation = 0• continuous canopy = max points) 0-5 0-5 0-5 2
19 Substrate embeddedness
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max NA* 0-4 0-4 1
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)
no evidence = 0; common numerous types = max points) 0-4 0-5 0-5 1
21 Presence of amphibians

a
(no evidence = 0• common, numerous types = max points) 0-4 0-4 0-4 2
O 22 Presence of fish
0-4 no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max Points) 0 - 4 0 - 4 0 - 4 1
23 Evidence of wildlife use
no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points) 0-6 0-5 0-5 0
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 38

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USACE AID#
DWQ #.
Site # 4 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: Wal-Mart Real Estate Bus. Trust 2. Evaluator's name: Chris Grose
3. Date of evaluation: October 4, 2005 4. Time of evaluation: 1330
5. Name of stream: UT of Hunting Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Approximate drainage area: 0.05 mil 8. Stream order: First
9. Length of reach evaluated: 285 ft 10. County: Burke
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any):
Latitude (ex 34.872312): 35.71703060 Longitude (ex. -77.556611): -81.6948568
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):
North of existing Wal-Mart and east of Highway 64
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Placement of pipe and associated fill material for level grading pad
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rain for approximately 2 weeks
16. Site conditions at time of visit:- Partly cloudy
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 -11_(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: _% Residential 40 % Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
AQ216 Forested ID21o Cleared / Logged _% Other ( 1
22. Bankfull width: 10 ft 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4 ft.
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) ? Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>100/0)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or. weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring 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): 40 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature 1e?c??
Date
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used on(Iy as a guide to assist landowners and en 'ronmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Arn} Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

#
CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION PON T RANGE
SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream

(no flow or saturation = 0; strop flow = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5 5
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 1
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)
3 Riparian zone

no buffer = 0• contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 0-6 0-4 0-5 1

4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-4 1
5 Groundwater discharge

(no discharge = 0• springs, sees wetlands etc. = max points) 0-3 0-4 0-4 1
U
0.4 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain

y,
(no flood lain - 0• extensive flood lain = max points) 0- 4 0- 4 0- 2 1
?i
Q, Entrenchment / floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 1
(dee I entrenched - 0; 4-e uent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands

(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
(extensive channelization = 0• natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
extensive deposition-- 0; little or no sediment = max points)
I 1 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate *

fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points) NA 0-4 0-5 1
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 2
(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5
13 Presence of major bank failures
severe erosion = 0• no erosion, stable banks = max points 0 - 5 0 - 5 0 - 5 3
Root depth and density on banks

F 14
no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) 0-3 0-4 0-5 4

15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
substantial impact =0• no evidence = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5 1
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes

no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points) 0-3 0-5 0-6 4
17 Habitat complexity
H (little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points) 0-6 0-6 0-6 3

Canopy coverage over streambed
18
no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points) 0-5 0-5 0-5 1
19 Substrate embeddedness *

(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max NA 0-4 0-4 1
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)

no evidence = 0• common numerous types = max points 0-4 0-5 0-5 1
C 21 Presence of amphibians

(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 0-4 0-4 0-4 2
a
O 22 Presence of fish 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
23 Evidence of wildlife use

no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points) 0-6 0-5 0-5 0
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 40
i nese cnaractertsucs are not assessea in coastal streams.
USACE AID#
DWQ #.
Site # 5 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: Wal-Mart Real Estate Bus. Trust 2. Evaluator's name: Chris Grose
3. Date of evaluation: October 4. 2005 4. Time of evaluation: 1400
5. Name of stream: UT of Hunting Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Approximate drainage area: 0.64 miz 8. Stream order: First
9. Length of reach evaluated: 170 ft 10. County: Burke
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any):
Latitude (ex 34.872312): 35.7139203° Longitude (ex. -77.556611): -81.6919846°
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):
East of existing Wal-Mart and south of Williams Road
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Placement of pipe and associated fill material for a road crossin
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rain for approximately 2 weeks
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Partly cloudy
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 _,L(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: _% Residential 40 % Commercial % Industrial _% Agricultural
0% Forested L02% Cleared / Logged _% Other {
22. Bankfull width: 18 ft 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 5 ft.
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) ? Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>100/0)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel -41 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): 61 Comments:
1
Evaluator's Signature Date ! D ?'0 This channel evaluation form is intended t be used only as ide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army C s of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
# CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0-5 0-4 0-5 5
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 3
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints
3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
no buffer = 0• contiguous, wide buffer = max points)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges

extensive discharges = 0• no discharges = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
'4 5 Groundwater discharge

(no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points) 0-3 0-4 0-4 3
U
rr
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max points) 0 -4 0-4 0-2 2
7 Entrenchment / floodplain access

(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-2 1
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands

(no wetlands = 0• large adjacent wetlands = max oints) 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
9 Channel sinuosity
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
10 Sediment input

extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max oints 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 2
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate *

(fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points) NA 0-4 0-5 4
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening

(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5 3
13 Presence of major bank failures

severe erosion = 0• no erosion, stable banks = max points) 0-5 0-5 0-5 5
14 Root depth and density on banks

no visible roots = 0• dense roots throughout = max points) 0-3 0-4 0-5 4
15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
(substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5 1
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes
(no riffles/ripples les or pools = 0; well-developed = max points) 0-3 0-5 0-6 4
d
17
Habitat complexity
little or no habitat = 0; frequent
varied habitats = max points)
0-6
0-6
0-6
4
c ,
c Canopy coverage over streambed
18
no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max oints 0-5 0-5 0-5 4
19 Substrate embeddedness *

(deeply embedded = 0• loose structure = max NA 0-4 0-4 3
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)

(no evidence = 0• common, numerous types = max points) 0-4 0-5 0-5 1
V' 21 Presence of amphibians

O
no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
04 O 22 Presence offish

0-4 ?
no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 0-4 0-4 0-4 4
23 Evidence of wildlife use

(no evidence = 0• abundant evidence = max points) 0-6 0-5 0-5 1
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 61
ucsc cuiaracierisucs are not assessea in coastal streams.

Photo 1: View of culvert under Highway 64 feeding small UT
Photo 2: Typical view of small UT and riparian zone
Photo 3: Typical view of riparian area on small UT
Photo 4: Typical view of channel of small UT near Site 1

Photo 5: 't'ypical view of channel of small UT near Site 2
Photo 6: Typical view of channel of small UT near Site 3

Photo 7: Typical view of channel of small UT near Site 4
Photo 8: Typical view of debris in the channel of small UT

Photo 9: View of typical bank failure on small UT
Photo 11: View of typical bank failure on small UT
Photo 12: View of typical bank failure on small UT

Photo 13: View of riparian area of large UT
Photo 14: Typical view of channel of large UT
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NOV ? ? 2005
Riparian Characterization
IVEP R Vbtw4 'i `1 'ALITY
s rr=1,f.. o;s;? 1„ ?? S i C. rin iii i;,
Northern side of small UT
Overstory: red maple (Acer rubrum), tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera), chestnut oak
(Quercus prinus), flowering dogwood (Cornus jlorida)
Mean DBH: 8 inches
Understory: pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), blackberry (Rubus spp.), mimosa
(Albizia julibrissin), wild lettuce (Lactuca canadensis)
This northern riparian zone has suffered extensive deforestation due to recent
logging activities. Most remaining trees and shrubs are very small in size and the vast
majority of the understory is composed of weedy and\or early successional species. -
Logging practices have also led to excessive woody debris in the channel and sever bank
failures in several locations.
Southern Side of small UT
Overstory: red maple (Acer rubrum), tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera), chestnut oak
(Quercus prinus), flowering dogwood (Cornus florida), sweetgum (Liquidambar
styraciflua)
Mean DBH: 12 inches
Understory: Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), greenbriar (Smilax spp.), honeysuckle
(Lonicera spp.)
The southern riparian area has suffered due to logging but not as extensively as
the northern zone, probably due to steeper slopes. In the upper two-thirds of the stream
length, the riparian zone is only minimally impacted. However in the lower one third,
where slopes are less, the appearance of the riparian area is very similar to the northern
riparian zone.
Both sides of Large UT
This area is very similar to the species composition and density as the northern
side of the small UT. The primary difference is that a power/sewer line right-of-way runs
parallel to the stream on the western side.
Compensatory Mitigation
An In-Lieu-Fee request form has been submitted to the NC Ecosystem
Enhancement Program to satisfy compensatory mitigation requirements related to this
project. A copy of this request form is included in this package.
USACE AID# DWQ # Site # 1 (indicate on attached map)
fq` STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: AP
1. Applicant's name: Wal-Mart Real Estate Bus. Trust 2. Evaluator's name: Chris Grose
3. Date of evaluation: October 4, 2005 4. Time of evaluation: 1200
5. Name of stream: UT of Hunting Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Approximate drainage area: 0.05 mil 8. Stream order: First
9. Length of reach evaluated: 240 ft 10. County: Burke
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any):
Latitude (ex 34.872312): 35.71703061 Longitude (ex. -77.556611): -81.6948568
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):
North of existing Wal-Mart and east of Highway 64
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Placement of pipe and associated fill material for level grading pad
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rain for approximately 2 weeks
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Partly cloudy
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters -,t Water Supply Watershed __,(_(I-N)
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: _% Residential 40 % Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
JD21o Forested 5Q21o Cleared / Logged _% Other ( )
22. Bankfull width: 10 ft 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 3 ft.
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) ? Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight -Occasional bends Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. 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): 22 Comments:
S
Evaluator s Signature rl?4, Date 10/4 L65--
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used my as a guide to assist landowners and a vironmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
ti-
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
SCORE
# CHARACTERISTICS
Coastal Piedmont Mountain

1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream
0-5
0-4
0-5
2
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 2
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)
3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
no buffer = 0• contiguous, wide buffer = max points)

4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0-5
0-4
0-4
2
extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)

5 Groundwater discharge
0-3

- 4
0-4,

0-4

1
U no discharge = 0; springs, sees wetlands etc. = max points)

6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
0
no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max points)
Entrenchment / floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 0
dee 1 entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
no wetlands = 0• large ad
acent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
extensive channelization = 0• natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 1
extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max oints
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5 2
fine, homo enous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0-4 0-5 0
(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0-5 0-5 0
severe erosion = 0• no erosion stable banks = max points)
14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 1
H no visible roots = 0• dense roots throughout = max points)

15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0-5
0-4
0-5
1
substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points)
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 0
E no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)
d
1 Habitat complexity
0-6
0-6
0-6
1
little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)

1 Canopy coverage over streambed
0
5
0
0
5
1
8 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points) -5 - -
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 1
(deeply embedded = 0• loose structure = max
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0-5 0-5 1
no evidence = 0• common, numerous types = max points)

21 Presence of amphibians
0-4
0-4
0-4
1
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)

O
22 Presence of fish
0-4
0-4
0-4
0
? no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 0
(no evidence = 0• abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) - 22
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
.- -USACE AID# DWQ # Site # 2 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: Wal-Mart Real Estate Bus. Trust 2. Evaluator's name: Chris Grose
3. Date of evaluation: October 4, 2005 4. Time of evaluation: 1230
5. Name of stream: UT of Hunting Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Approximate drainage area: 0.05 mil 8. Stream order: First
9. Length of reach evaluated: 295 10. County: Burke
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any):
Latitude (ex. 34.872312): 35.71703061
Longitude (ex. -77.556611). -81.6948568
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):
North of existinq _Wal-Mart and east of Hiahwav 64
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Placement of pipe and associated fill material for level grading pad
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rain for approximately 2 weeks
16. Site conditions at time of visit:-- Partly cloudy
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: _% Residential 40 % Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
J.Q_% Forested -5D2% Cleared / Logged _% Other ( )
22. Bankfull width: 10 ft 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 5 ft.
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) ? Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. 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): 35 Comments:-
Evaluator's Signature l r?l Date
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used y as a guide to assist landowners and a ironmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States my Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POIN T RANGE SCOR
# CHARACTERISTICS E
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0-5 0-4 0-5 4
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 3
extensive alteration = 0• no alteration = max points)
3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 1
no buffer = 0• contiguous, wide buffer = max points)

4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0-5
0-4
0-4
0
extensive discharges = 0• no discharges = max points)

5 Groundwater discharge
0-3
0-4
0-4
2
no discharge = 0• springs, sees wetlands etc. = max points)

6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
0
no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max points)
7 Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 0
A" (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
no wetlands = 0; large ad
acent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 4
extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points)
I 1 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5 3
fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max oints
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0-4 0-5 1
y+ (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0-5 0-5 0
d severe erosion = 0• no erosion, stable banks = max points)
14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 1
no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points)

15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0-5
0-4
0-5
1
substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points)
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 3
F no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)

1 Habitat complexity
0-6
0-6
0-6
2
(little or no habitat = 0• frequent, varied habitats = max points)
0-0
Canopy coverage over streambed
18
no shading vegetation = 0• continuous canopy = max points) 0-5 0-5 0-5 2
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 2
(deeply embedded = 0• loose structure = max
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0-5 0-5 1
>+ (no evidence = 0• common numerous types = max points)

21 Presence of amphibians
0-4
0-4
0-4
1
O (no evidence = 0• common numerous types = max points)
O 22 Presence of fish 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)

23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 0
no evidence = 0• abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 - 100 100
TOTAL' SCORE (also enter on first page) 355
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
`USACE AID# DWQ # _ Site # 3 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
.
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: Wal-Mart Real Estate Bus. Trust 2. Evaluator's name: Chris Grose
3. Date of evaluation: October 4, 2005 4. Time of evaluation: 1300
5. Name of stream: UT of Hunting Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Approximate drainage area: 0.05 mil 8. Stream order: First
9. Length of reach evaluated: 245 ft 10. County: Burke
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any):
Latitude (ex 34.872312): 35.71703060 Longitude (ex.-m-77.556611): -81.6948568
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):
North of existing Wal-Mart and east of Highway 64
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Placement of pipe and associated fill material for level grading pad
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rain for approximately 2 weeks
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Partly cloudy
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: _% Residential 40 % Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
0% Forested -Q_% Cleared / Logged _% Other ( 1
22. Bankfull width: 10 ft 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4 ft.
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) ? Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. 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): 38 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature DateO 0 S
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used as a guide to assist landowners and en 'ron ental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States my Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
#
CHARACTERISTICS SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain

1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream
0-5
0-4
0-5
5
no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 2
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)
3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 1
no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points)

4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0-5
0-4
0-4
0
extensive discharges = 0• no discharges = max points)
a
5 Groundwater discharge
0 - 3
0-4
0-4
1
U no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands etc. = max points)

6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
1
(no flood lain = 0• extensive flood lain = max oints

py
7 Entrenchment / floodplain access
0-5
0-4
0-2
1
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
no wetlands = 0• large ad
acent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
extensive channelization = 0• natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max oints

11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate *
NA
0-4
0-5
1
fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max oints
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0-4 0-5 3
>4 (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
?
13 Presence of major bank failures
0-5
0-5
0-5
1
04
severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points)

14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 3
Ei no visible roots = 0• dense roots throughout = max points)

15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0
5
1
substantial impact =0• no evidence = max points) - 0-4 0-5
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 4
E (no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)
d 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 2
little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)

Canopy coverage over streambed
18 no shading vegetation = 0• continuous canopy = max points) 0-5 0-5 0-5 2
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 1
(deeply embedded = 0• loose structure = max
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0-5 0-5 1
no evidence = 0• common numerous types = max points)
0 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 2
O no evidence = 0; common numerous types = max points)
04 O 22 Presence offish 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 0
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 38
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
USACE AID#
DWQ#,
Site # 4 (indicate on attached map)
E j STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: Wal-Mart Real Estate Bus. Trust 2. Evaluator's name: Chris Grose
3. Date of evaluation. October 4, 2005 4. Time of evaluation: 1330
5. Name of stream: UT of Hunting Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Approximate drainage area: 0.05 mil 8. Stream order: First
9. Length of reach evaluated: 285 ft 10. County: Burke
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any):
Latitude (ex. 34.872312): 35.7170306°
Longitude (ex. -77.556611): -81.6948568
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):
North of existina Wal-Mart and east of Hiahwav 64
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Placement of pipe and associated fill material for level grading pad
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rain for approximately 2 weeks
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Partly cloudy
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: _% Residential 40 % Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
-JQ21o Forested 50% Cleared / Logged _% Other ( 1
22. Bankfull width: 10 ft 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4 ft.
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) ? Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>101/o)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight / Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or. weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring 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): 40 Comments:
tit6l
Evaluator's Signature ?``' Date
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used on?y as a guide to assist landowners and en ironmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States A Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

#
CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
i Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0-5 0-4 0-5 5
no flow or saturation = 0; strop flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5
1
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)
3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5
1
no buffer = 0• contiguous, wide buffer = max points)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0-4 0-4
1
extensive discharges = 0• no discharges = max points)
5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4
1
no discharge = 0; springs, sees wetlands, etc. = max points)
U 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0- 4 0- 4 0- 2 1
y, (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood Lain = max points)
Entrenchment / floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 1
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
no wetlands = 0• large ad
acent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
extensive channelization = 0• natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
extensive deposition-- 0; little or no sediment = max points)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5 1
fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0-4 0-5 2
(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0-5 0-5 3
severe erosion = 0; no erosion stable banks = max points)
Root depth and density on banks

E., 14
no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) 0-3 0-4 0-5 4

15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
substantial impact --0; no evidence = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5 1
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes

no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max oints 0-3 0-5 0-6 4
Q 1 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 3
little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)

Canopy coverage over streambed
18 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points) 0-5 0-5 0-5 1
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 1
(deeply embedded = 0• loose structure = max
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)

no evidence = 0• common numerous types = max points) 0-4 0-5 0-5 1
(j
21 Presence of amphibians
0-4
0-4
0-4
2
O no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
04 22 Presence offish 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)

23 Evidence of wildlife use
0-6
0-5
0-5
0
no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max oints
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 40
{ lnese characteristics are not assessed m coastal streams.
USACE AID#
DWQ #.
Site # 5 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: Wal-Mart Real Estate Bus. Trust 2. Evaluator's name: Chris Grose
3. Date of evaluation: October 41 2005 4. Time of evaluation: 1400
5. Name of stream: UT of Hunting Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Approximate drainage area: 0.64 mil 8. Stream order: First
9. Length of reach evaluated: 170 ft 10. County: Burke
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any):
Latitude (ex 34.872312): 35.7139203°
Longitude (ex--77.556611): -81.69198460
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):
East of existing Wal-Mart and south of Williams Road
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Placement of pipe and associated fill material for a road crossing
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rain for approximately 2 weeks
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Partly cloudy
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 _L(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: _% Residential 40 % Commercial % Industrial _% Agricultural
_JQ_21o Forested -EQ21e Cleared / Logged _% Other ( 1
22. Bankfull width: 18 ft 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 5 ft.
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 21/6) -Gentle (2 to 4%) ? Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. 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): 61 - Comments:
Evaluator's Signature
This 'wt
channel evaluation form is intended t be used only as?a ide to assis
gathering the data required by the United States Army C s of Engine
Date IIr/-// .2 C,0
t landowners and environmental professionals in
ers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
SCORE
# CHARACTERISTICS
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0-5 0-4 0-5 5
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 3
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)
3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points)

4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0-5
0-4
0-4
2
extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)
5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 3
no discharge = 0; springs, sees wetlands, etc. = max points)
U 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0- 4 0- 4 0-2 2
y, (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max points)
?i 7 Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 1
p" (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max oints
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
acent wetlands = max points)
no wetlands = 0• large ad
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
extensive channelization = 0• natural meander = max oints
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5 4
(fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0-4 0-5 3
>4 (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0-5 0-5 5
severe erosion = 0; no erosion stable banks = max points)
14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 4
no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max oints

15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0-5
0-4
0-5
1
substantial impact =0• no evidence = max points)
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 4
(no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)
Fi 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 4
varied habitats = max points)
little or no habitat = 0; frequent

18 ,
Canopy coverage over streambed
0-5
0-5
0-5
4
(no shading vegetation = 0• continuous canopy = max points)
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(deeply embedded = 0• loose structure = max

20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)
0-4
0-5
0-5
1
no evidence = 0• common, numerous types = max oints

21 Presence of amphibians
0-4
0-4
0-4
0
O no evidence = 0; common numerous types = max points)

O
22 Presence of fish
0-4
0-4
0-4
4
no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 1
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 61
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
s1'
Site 1
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Site 4
Existing Wal-Mart
Site 5
ENVMONMENTAL
PERMITTING
CONSULTANTS, INC.
GRAPHIC SCALE
8' i 810 1 I0
1 inch= 160 feet
Post Office Box 1704 'Eer: -9
GreemiOe, Sc29608 DATE:Awn 04nm2005
Ph- . [phone]
F.- inner 11- FPf. PRO.rFm No - MR-05007
FIGURE NO.
Stream Assessment Locations
Morganton Retail Shopping Center
Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust
Burke County, NC
Photo 1: View of culvert under Highway 64 feeding small UT
Photo 2: Typical view of small UT and riparian zone
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Photo 6: Typical N-iew of channel of small UT near Site 3

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Photo 7: Typical view of channel of small UT near Site 4
Photo 8: Typical view of debris in the channel of small UT
Photo 9: View of typical bank failure on small Ul
Photo 10: View of typical bank failure on small UT
Photo 11: View of typical bank failure on small UT
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Photo 12: View of typical bank failure on small UT

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Photo 14: Typical view of channel of large UT
November 9, 2005
NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652
Reference: Request for In Lieu Fee Mitigation
Morganton Retail Shopping Center
Burke County, NC
EPC P/N: MR-05007
Dear Sir or Madam,
Enclosed with this letter you will find an In Lieu Fee Request Form for a project
located in Burke County, NC. A copy of the permit application and design drawings is
also enclosed for clarification. Please note that we are acting the agents is this matter and
are requesting this mitigation on behalf of Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust
(Applicant). If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone]. Thank you
for your assistance in this matter.
Respectfully,
04W Chris Grose
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
P.O. Box 3744 • Greenville, South Carolina 29608 . [phone] • Fax [phone]
P.O. Box 2346 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 • Phone/Fax [phone]
NORTH CAROLINA ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, NCEEP
IN LIEU FEE REQUEST FORM
Revised 9/15/05
Print this form, fill in required information, sign and date, and either mail to NCEEP, 1652 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652, or fax to 919-715-2219. Attachments are acceptable for clarification purposes.
.................... ...__....... __....... .........._..._........... .......... ....._............._.._..........._..._..........._-.._..__....._..._...-....._._..__..
1. Name of Applicant or Agent Chris Grose (Agent)
____..._-.__---.-__--_.__,.._.._..-__.._______-_-..__-___-_.. _.__......-__........._...._.._.__...._...__..__....____.._.._..-_.-__.._..-._._......._------__..___-__-_
2. Name of Business-- of Applicant or Agent Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
3. Mailing Address (Street or PO Box)
4. City, State, Zip
5. Telephone (eg, 919-555-1212)
6. Fax (optional) --?-
7. E-mail (optional)
8. Project Name
Location (nearest town,
ng Coordinates (option,
. Project County
Basin
13. Cataloging Unit (8-digit)
14. Riparian Wetland Impact (ac.) (e.g., 0.13)
1 15. Non-Riparian Wetland Impact (ac.)
16. Coastal Marsh Impact (ac.)
17. Stream Impacts-Cold (ft.) (e.g. 1,234) -?
i
18. Stream Impact-Cool (ft.)
19. Stream Impact-Warm (ft.) -?-?
20. Buffer Impact-Zone 1 (sq. ft.) (e.g. 12,345)
J 21. Buffer Impact Zone 2 (sq. ft.)
Check ) below if this request is a: _ -
_ revision to a current acceptance, or
- re-submission of an expired acceptance
PO Box 2346
Hendersonville, NC 28793
828-891-8414
828-891-8414
[e-mail]
Morganton Retail Shopping Center
Morganton
35.7162703N 81.6926196W
Burke
Catawba
03050101
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1,399
0.0
0.0
0.0
Date:...__._l .6 G
Buffer mitigation applicable only in the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico and Catawba river basins, and the Randleman Lake
Water Supply Watershed.
For help in determining the Cataloging Unit, go to EPS's "Surf Your Watershed" web page:
http://cfi)ub.epa.gov/surf/iocate/index.cfm
Direct all questions to Carol Shaw at 919-733-5205 or [e-mail]
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
(33 CFR 325/ Expires December 31, 2004
The Public burden for this collection of information is sestimated to average 10 hours per response, although the majority of applications should require
5 hours or less. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of Information
Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302; and to the Office of Management and Budget,
Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington, DC 20503. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law,
no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control
number. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having
jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection , Research and
Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a
permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies.
Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit
be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed
activity.' An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
1. APPLICATION NO. 12. FIELD OFFICE CODE 13. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(ITEMS BELOW TO SE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE Ian aoenr is nnr reouired)
Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust Chris Grose, Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
2001 SE 10th St PO Box 2346
Bentonville, AR 72712 Hendersonville, NC 28793
T. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. WJAREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business [phone]
I { b. Business [phone]
,y authorize, Environontal Permitting Consultants, Inc. to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
udon rest, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
Rio / r„5
NT'S SIGNA
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE iseeinsrnrcrinns.
Morganton Retail Shopping Center
13.. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN i;fannn-i. ,
Hunting Creek
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS !if appfirab/e)
US Highway 64
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Burke NC
COUNTY STATE L
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, (seeinsvucaons)
Southeast of the intersection of US-64.and 1-40 in Morganton, NC
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
Take 1-40 east from Asheville. At Exit 103, turn south onto US-64. The site is located to the east of US-64 behind the existing
retail shopping center.
35.71627030N, 81.6926196°W
NG FORM 4345, Jul 97 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent: CECW-OR)
18. Nature of Activity WeYcripfion of project, include all features)
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
- n vjnct rurpose !Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see insrructionq
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
USE BLOCKS 20-22-IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each TvDe in Cubic Yards
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters. Filled iseeinwucrionsl
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes = No x IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental fist).
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application,
AGENCY
USACE
*Would include but is not
26. Applicatio ;s hefeb -
appin is o (e
duly au/hor' ed 'pen'
TYPE APPROVAL* IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED
WetlandMap 200532259 7/21/2005
Verification
to zoning, building and flood plain permits
DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
8/17/2005
of ja permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this
icj urate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake, the work described herein or am a ting as the
applicant. J{ i l /i /; l
LICA" 1 DkE SIGNATURE OF AGENT / DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
BLOCK 18
The overall project involves the construction of a commercial retail
shopping center. The shopping center will consist of a newly constructed Wal-
Mart store as well as other commercial structures. Additionally, infrastructure
(parking, access drives, stormwater detention, etc.) will be constructed to service
the new facilities as required by all applicable Federal, State, and local
ordinances and regulations. The existing Wal-Mart store and will be demolished
to provide footprint space for the required parking areas and stormwater
detention.
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with
existing development and US Highway 64. Furthermore, an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed into a pipe with appropriate fill material place on
top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe under US Highway 64
and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. A larger unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek, into which the previously mentioned stream enters, flows behind
the proposed shopping center. A retaining wall approximately 45 feet high and
1,800 feet long is being constructed parallel to the larger tributary to maintain a
100 foot vegetative buffer along the riparian corridor.
In addition to the proposed retail center, the applicant is also providing a
new access road from US Highway 64 to Walker Road. Currently, access to
Walker Road is via a two-way interstate entrance ramp and Williams Road. Both
the NC DOT and the City of Morganton feel that the ramp is unsafe in its current
configuration. To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger
unnamed tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill
material.
This site was selected for this project because it already houses an
existing Wal-Mart store and other commercial development and would therefore
be equivalent to in-fill development as opposed to using an off-site property. The
store has been configured in the only manner feasible. Reconstruction of the
layout would result in more extensive impacts to the larger tributary on the
property. The road crossing is unavoidable and located in the most feasible
place.
BLOCK 19
The purpose of the project is to construct a retail shopping center. The
project is necessary due to the inadequacy of the existing structures and roads.
Extensive site work will be necessary to prepare the site for level construction.
BLOCK 20
Extensive grading will be required on the site to bring it to level with
existing development and US Highway 64. Furthermore, an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed into a pipe with appropriate fill material place on
top. This small tributary enters the property from a pipe under US Highway 64
and appears to have no exposed upstream origin. The grade will have to be
raised by approximately 50 feet.
To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger unnamed
tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill material. A
pipe and fill is necessary to construct required road grades in relation to the
extensive change in topography currently on the site. The grade will have to be
raised approximately 60 feet.
BLOCK 21
Site Grading: 11,665 yd' of clean fill dirt
Road Crossing: 1,453 yd' of clean fill dirt
BLOCK 22
Site Grading
A total of 1,041 linear feet (0.144 acres) of an unnamed tributary of
Hunting Creek will be placed in RCP with associated fill material placed on top.
This small tributary (approximately 6 feet wide) is a first order stream and enters
the property from a pipe under US Highway 64 and appears to have no exposed
upstream origin. Currently, the stream is heavily impacted by the surrounding
developments and retains little of its natural dimension. Heavily eroded, vertical
banks are located along much of its course.
Road Crossing
To construct the new access road, a portion of the larger unnamed
tributary of Hunting Creek will have to be piped with associated fill material. A
pipe and fill is necessary to construct required road grades in relation to the
extensive change in topography currently on the site. This stream is a larger
tributary (approximately 18 feet wide) of Hunting Creek and would appear to
either a second or third order stream based on the USGS topographic map.
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