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Certificate of Completion
DWQ Project No.: 06- 0457( County: N-46--i Lugo`

Applicant: C"kH of C.?ar (o v+-- S?v r,v. wa+' Sa V 4 ":s
Project Name: 2?03 ve-4v\on gyve
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: 5,0_200('
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, and
any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401/Wetlands Unit,
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621. This form
may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is
not necessary to send certificates from all of these-
Applicant's Certification
I, S Sata c- -S }"`??SO?1 , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be
built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: p c=? Date: t3 lo r.
Agent's Certification
1, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be
built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Date:
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
I, , as a duly registered Professional Le.
Engineer, Landscape Architect, Surveyor, etc.) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to
observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permittee hereby state that,
to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that
the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality
Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Registration No.: Date:
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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
September 5, 2006
DWQ# 06-0451
Mecklenburg County
Mr. Isaac Hinson
City of Charlotte, Stormwater Services
600 East Fourth St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Subject: 2103 Vernon Dr., Charlotte
REISSUANCE/APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Hinson:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact
119 linear feet (If) of unnamed tributary to Briar Creek in order to complete the stream improvement project in
Mecklenburg County, as described in your application received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on July
28, 2006. This certification supercedes the Water Quality Certification issued March 27, 2006, for this
project. After reviewing your application, we have determined that this project is covered by Water Quality
General Certification Number 3495, which can be viewed on our web site at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. The General Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number
13 once it is issued to you by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Please note that you should get any other
federal, state or local permits before proceeding with your project, including those required by (but not limited
to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge, and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
The above noted Certification will expire when the associated 404 permit expires unless otherwise
specified in the General Certification. This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described
in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us in writing, and you may be required to send
us a new application for a new certification. 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.
In addition to the requirements of the certification, you must also comply with the following conditions:
1. Use of native vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization techniques must be used where practicable
instead of riprap or other bank hardening methods. If riprap is necessary, it shall not be placed in the
streambed, unless approved by the DWQ.
2. 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 Preconstruction Notification application. All construction activities
associated with this project shall meet, and/or exceed, those requirements specified in the most recent
version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual and shall be conducted so that no
violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur.
3.
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 two months of the date the Division of Land
Resources has released the project.
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: ncwaterqulaity.org FAX [phone]
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4. Upon completion of the project, the applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of
Completion" form to the 401 /Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality.
5. Continuing Compliance. The applicant (City of Charlotte) shall conduct all activities in a manner so as not to
contravene any state water quality standard (including any requirements for compliance with section 303(d)
of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of state and federal law. If DWQ 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,
DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification to include conditions appropriate to assure compliance with
such standards and requirements in accordance with 15 A NCAC 2H.0507(d). Before codifying the
certification, DWQ shall notify the applicant and the US Army Corps of Engineers, provide public notice in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0503, and provide opportunity for public hearing in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H.0504. Any new or revised conditions shall be provided to the applicant 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.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You
must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition that
conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to. the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless
you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
If you have any questions, please telephone Mr. Alan Johnson in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-
1699 or Ms. Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh 919-733-9721.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Attachments
cc: Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville
Ian McMillan, Wetlands Unit
Central Files
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Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:55:13 -0400
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I of 2 9/8/2006 8:12 AM
Triage Check List
Date: 8/01/06 Project Name: COCharlotte-2103 Vernon Drive
DWQ#: 06-0451, Ver. 2
County: Mecklenburg
Alan Johnson, Mooresville Regional Office
To:
60-day Processing Time: 7/28/06 - 9/26/06 t R
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From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone : [phone]
The file attached is being forwarded to you for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
? Minimization/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?
? Cumulative impact concern
Comments: As per our discussion regarding revision of the triage and delegation processes,
please review the attached file. Note that you are the first reviewer, so this file will need to be
reviewed for administrative as well as technical details. If you elect to place this project on hold,
please ask the applicant to provide your requested information to both the Central Office in
Raleigh as well as the Asheville Regional Office. As we discussed, this is an experimental, interim
procedure as we slowly transition to electronic applications. Please apprise me of any
complications you encounter, whether related to workload, processing times, or lack of a "second
reviewer" as the triage process in Central had previously provided. Also, if you think of ways to
improve this process, especially so that we can plan for the electronic applications, let me know.
Thanks!
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REVISED PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION PURSUANT
TO NATIONWIDE PERMIT NO. 13
2103 VERNON DRIVE
CHARLOTTE, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
ESI Project No. ET06025.00
July 27, 2006
For
CHARLOTTE STORM WATER SERVICES
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-432-0966
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BY
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
9401-C Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273 -;-
704-523-7225
www.enviroDmentalservicesinc.com
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary-----------------------------------------------------
Existing Conditions
Current Land Use
Jurisdictional Determination
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Agency Correspondence
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Cultural Resources----------------------------------- -----
Protected Species .------------------ -----------------------------------
Purpose and Need for the Project--------------------------------
Avoidance and Minimization
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Proposed Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters-----------------
Compensatory Mitigation.---..
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References
List of Attachments
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Attachment A - Figure 1. USGS Site Location Map
Attachment A - Figure 2a. Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County (SSURGO database)
Attachment A - Figure 2b. Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County (SSURGO database) aerial photo
base
Attachment A - Figure 3. Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map
Attachment B - Request for Jurisdictional Determination Form
Attachment C - Pre-Construction Notification Application - Nationwide Permit No. 13
Attachment D - Routine On-Site Data Form
Attachment E - Stream Classification Forms
Attachment F - Representative Photographs
Attachment G - Proposed Impacts
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I Executive Summary
' The 2103 Vernon Drive project is located in Charlotte near Providence Road, approximately one-
quarter of a mile north of its intersection with Wendover Road in Mecklenburg. County, North
Carolina (Attachment A - Figures 1, 2a and 2b). The purpose of this project is to stabilize the bank
' and channel of an unnamed tributary (UT) to Briar Creek in order to prevent further stream bank
erosion. The left bank of the UT to Briar Creek, located approximately 200 feet downstream from
the outlet of a culvert under Chadsford Place, will be reinforced with a gabion wall and associated
' rip-rap along the base and around the ends of the wall, for a length of approximately 119 linear
feet (If). ESI has been contracted by Charlotte Storm Water Services (CSWS) to provide
permitting services for this project.
1 The results of the on-site field investigation conducted by Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI)
indicate that there is one jurisdictional stream channel within the project limits, a UT to Briar
' Creek, located northeast of 2103 Vernon Drive and transecting the site in a westerly direction
(Attachment A - Figure 3). Impacts resulting from this activity will total approximately 119 if of
bank and channel stabilization with a gabion wall and associated rip-rap along the base and around
' the ends of the wall. On behalf of CSWS, ESI is submitting a Pre-Construction Notification
application in accordance with Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number 13 (Attachment C).
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Existing Conditions
' The 2103 Vernon Drive project is located in Charlotte near Providence Road, approximately one-
quarter of a mile north of its intersection with Wendover Road in Mecklenburg County, North
Carolina (Attachment A - Figures 1, 2a and 2b). The UT to Briar Creek consists of a deeply
' entrenched, west flowing channel located directly northeast of 2103 Vernon Drive. The channel
has become unstable, eroding into the stream bank and threatening the adjacent residential
structures. The purpose of this project is to stabilize the bank and channel of a UT to Briar Creek
' in order to prevent further stream bank erosion. The left bank of the UT to Briar Creek, located
approximately 200 feet downstream from the outlet of a culvert under Chadsford Place, will be
reinforced with a gabion wall and associated rip-rap along the base and around the ends of the
' wall, for a length of approximately 119 If. ESI has been contracted by CSWS to provide
permitting services for this project.
I Current Land Use
The project study area and surrounding vicinity consists primarily of residential land use.
' Dominant vegetation includes scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea), white oak (Quercus alba),
American beech (Fagus grandifolia), eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora), wild onion (Allium canadense), greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia), and
' English ivy (Hedera helix). According to the Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database for
Mecklenburg County, on-site soils consist of Mecklenburg fine sandy loam (MeD) (Attachment A
- Figures 2a and 2b). This soil type is well drained and exhibits slow permeability and moderate
' shrink-swell potential.
Jurisdictional Determination
On January 10, 2006, ESI's Jeff Benton and Donald Hendrix reviewed the on-site jurisdictional
' waters of the U.S., as defined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), utilizing the
Routine On-Site Determination Method. This method is defined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers
Wetlands Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory 1987). Based on this approach, there
are no jurisdictional wetland areas within the project study area. A Routine On-Site Data Form
' representative of on-site non jurisdictional upland areas has been included as Attachment D.
' Jurisdictional waters of the U.S. were classified according to recent North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (NCDWQ) and USACE guidance. The results of the on-site field investigation
indicate that there is one jurisdictional stream channel within the project limits, UT to Briar Creek,
' located northeast of 2103 Vernon Drive (Attachment A - Figure 3). NCDWQ Stream
Classification Forms and USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets representative of the
UT to Briar Creek have been included as Attachment E.
' Briar Creek is part of the Catawba River basin (HUC 03050103) (NCDWQ 03-08-34), is classified
as "Class C" waters by the NCDWQ (NCDWQ 2004a), and is not included on the North Carolina
' 303(d) Impaired Waters List (NCDWQ 2004b). ESI is requesting written verification of the
jurisdictional determination of the UT to Briar Creek (Attachment B).
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The jurisdictional stream (UT to Briar Creek) consists of a deeply entrenched channel located
northeast of 2103 Vernon Drive. The stream enters the site from the east and flows to the west
towards Briar Creek. At a point approximately 20 feet downstream from a large step-pool feature
west of Chadsford Place, the UT to Briar Creek scored a 38.5 out of a possible 71 points on the
NCDWQ Stream Classification Form (Attachment B). A score of 19 is needed for the stream to be
considered at least intermittent in nature, and a score of 30 is needed for the stream to be
considered perennial in nature. At this same point, the UT to Briar Creek scored a 56 out of a
possible 100 points on the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet (Attachment B). This
worksheet was developed by the USACE as a guide for determining whether a jurisdictional
stream would be considered important or unimportant using criteria such as flow, channel
structure, aquatic habitat, and aquatic life. The scores derived from these forms indicate that the
feature present is an important, perennial stream. At a point approximately 10 feet upstream from
a large step-pool feature west of Chadsford Place, the UT to Briar Creek scored a 30.5 out of a
possible 71 points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form, and a 50 out of a possible 100
points on the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet, indicating that the feature remains
important, perennial stream for the entire length of the project study area (Attachment B).
Representative photographs depicting the stream and on-site conditions are included as
Attachment F.
Agency Correspondence
Cultural Resources
ESI personnel visited the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on January 13, 2006, to
review the archaeological site files in order to determine the presence of any areas of architectural,
historic, or archaeological significance that would be affected by the project. No recorded
archaeological sites or National Register listed properties are located within 0.5-mile of the project
study area.
Protected Species
' ESI personnel visited the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) offices on January
10, 2006 to determine the presence of any federally-listed species or designated critical habitat
located within the project vicinity. Based on the review of NCNHP records, no federally listed
' species are located within 3 miles of the project study area. No designated critical habitat is
located within 3 miles of the project study area
I Purpose and Need for the Project
The purpose of this project is to stabilize the bank and channel of a UT to Briar Creek in order to
' prevent further stream bank erosion. The gabion wall and associated rip-rap was extended from
original plans (permit submittal March 15, 2006, DWQ# 06-0451) for approximately 81f and 41 If,
respectively. The additional gabion wall is necessary to sufficiently tie the wall into the bank. The
' original topographic survey of the project area was inaccurate and indicated a tie-in point 8 feet
upstream of the newly proposed end of gabion wall. In addition, the engineer in charge of
designing the project visited the site on July 25, 2006 and suggested that approximately 41 if of
' Class II rip rap be placed along the toe of slope (not below the normal flow line) to protect the
outside of a meander bend located just downstream of the proposed gabion wall (Attachment G).

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Please note that construction has commenced on this project in accordance with the previously
issued Water Quality General Certification Number 3495, dated March 27, 2006 (DWQ# 06-
0451), which authorized the installation of 70 linear feet of gabion wall with associated rip rap.
The left bank of the UT to Briar Creek, located approximately 200 feet downstream from the outlet
of a culvert under Chadsford Place, will be reinforced with a gabion wall and associated rip-rap
along the base and around the ends of the wall, for a length of approximately 119 If. These
activities are being performed in order to adequately convey storm water flows and prevent further
channel erosion. Without performing the proposed work, the UT to Briar Creek will continue to
erode into the stream bank, threatening the adjacent residential structures and adding to the
sediment load of downstream waters.
Avoidance and Minimization
Impacts to on-site jurisdictional waters have been minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
Several bio-engineering and geotechnical techniques were considered in the conceptual design
phase of this project. Given the constraints of the structure, embankment height, stream bed type,
and stream elevation drop, design options were somewhat limited. A gabion system was selected
due to the working room between the at risk structure and stream bed (Attachment F - Photo Plate
2). Stabilizing the bank and channel with only the necessary length of gabion wall will act to
prevent major bank failures and downstream sedimentation, thus protecting the adjacent residential
structures while increasing the water quality of the stream.
Proposed Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters
Proposed impacts include: ±119 linear feet of bank and channel stabilization with a gabion wall
and associated Class II rip-rap along the base and around the ends of the wall. In addition, due to
existing on-site conditions, it will be necessary for heavy equipment to be temporarily located in
the stream bed. Given that the stream is bedrock controlled, impacts resulting from this activity
should be minimal. On behalf of CSWS, ESI is submitting a Pre-Construction Notification
application with attachments in accordance with NWP 13 (Attachment C).
Table 1. Summary of Proposed Impacts
Impacts
Jurisdictional Area Activity under
NWP
No. 13
Install gabion wall with Class
UT to Briar Creek II rip-rap along base to left ±119 if
bank and channel
Total ±1 19 If
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Compensatory Mitigation
' The proposed design of this project is intended to prevent bank erosion and channel incision of the
UT to Briar Creek, thereby reducing sedimentation and improving water quality downstream.
Given these improvements, in addition to the limited nature of the proposed impacts, no mitigation
' is currently being proposed for this project.
REFERENCES
' Environmental Laboratory. 1987. US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual,
Technical Report Y-87-1; US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg,
' Mississippi.
NC Division of Water Quality (NC DWQ). 2004a. Basinwide Information Management System
' (BIMS): Stream Classification. September 2004. http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/reports/basinsand
waterbodies/hydroCatawba.pdf . Downloaded January 2006.
NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). 2004b. 303(d) List. http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/
tmdl/documents/2004IRCategories4-7. def. Downloaded January 2006.
' US Geological Survey. 1974. Hydrologic Unit Map, State of North Carolina
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REQUEST FOR JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
DATE: July 27, 2006
COUNTY Mecklenburg Counter NC TOTAL ACREAGE OF TRACT < 1 acre
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT (name, address and phone):
PROJECT NAME (if applicable) 2103 Vernon Drive
Charlotte Storm Water Services
POC: Mr. Isaac Hinson at [phone]
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
NAME OF CONSULTANT, ENGINEER, DEVELOPER (if applicable):
Environmental Services Inc.
POC: Mr. Paul Petitaout at [phone]
9600-G Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
STATUS OF PROJECT (check one):
( ) On-going site work for development purposes
(X) Project in planning stages
(Type of project: NWP 13
( ) No specific development planned at present
( ) Project already completed
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED:
Check items submitted - forward as much information as is available. At a minimum, the following first
two items must be forwarded.
(X) USGS Site Location Map (Attachment A - Figure 1)
(X) NRCS Soil Survey (Attachment A - Figures 2a and 2b)
(X) Approximate Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map (Attachment A - Figure 3)
(X) Pre-Construction Notification Application (Attachment C)
(X) Routine On-Site Data Form (Attachment D)
(X) Steam Classification Forms (Attachment E)
(X) Representative Photographs (Attachment F)
(X) Agency Correspondence (Report)
(X) Proposed Impacts (Attachment G)
Signature of Prope wner or Authorized Agent
Mr. Isaac Hinson

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ATTACHMENT C
Pre-Construction Notification Form
Nationwide Permit Number 13

Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. V 2 O LP - D L- 5

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(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
? Section 404 Permit 0 Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide Permit No. 13
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check
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Applicant Information JUL . 2 8 200E
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1. Owner/Applicant Information OENR - WATER QUAL11
Name: City of Charlotte Storm Water Services, Contact Isaa is AiTCRWATER BRAS-iC;h
Mailing Address: 600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: ihinsongci.charlotte.nc.us
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:

III. Project Information
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Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: 2103 Vernon Drive
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 18102181
4. Location
County: Mecklenburg Nearest Town: Charlotte
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From uptown Charlotte, head
south on third street (HWY 16). Road will change names from third street to Providence
Road. Continue on Providence Road for approximately 1.75 miles, then turn left onto
Vernon Drive just after crossing Briar Creek. Travel approximately 0.25 mile, and project is
located on the left at 2103 Vernon Drive.
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
' 5. Property size (acres): < 1 acre residential parent parcel
6. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Briar Creek
7. River Basin: Catawba (HU# 03050103) (NCDWQ: 03-08-34) (SIN#: 11-137-8-2)
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
' River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
8. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
t at the time of this application: The project study area consists of an unnamed tributM (UT)
to Briar Creek. The project study area and surrounding vicinity consists primarily of
residential land use.
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9. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The UT to
Briar Creek consists of a deeply entrenched, west flowing channel located directly northeast
of 2103 Vernon Drive. At a point approximately 200 feet downstream from the outlet of a
culvert under Chadsford Place, the channel has become unstable, eroding into the stream
bank and threatenin the he adjacent residential structures. Stabilization of the stream bank and
channel are proposed to correct the channel incision and bank erosion. A trackhoe, in
addition to other typical excavation equipment will be used for this project.
10. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of this project is to stabilize the
bank and channel of a UT to Briar Creek in order to prevent further stream bank erosion.
The gabion wall and associated rip-rap was extended from original plans (permit submittal
March 15, 2006, DWQ# 06-0451 for approximately 8 if and 41 If, respectively. The
additional gabion wall is necessary to sufficiently tie the wall into the bank. The original
topographic survey of the project area was inaccurate and indicated a tie-in point 8 feet
upstream of the newly proposed end of gabion wall. In addition, the engineer in charge of
designing the project visited the site on July 25, 2006 and suggested that approximately 41 1
of Class II rip rap be placed along the toe of slope (not below the normal flow line to protect
the outside of a meander bend located just downstream of the proposed gabion wall. Please
note that construction has commenced on this project in accordance with the previously
issued Water Quality General Certification Number 3495, dated March 27, 2006 (DWQ# 06-
0451), which authorized the installation of 70 linear feet of gabion wall with associated rip
rap. Without performing the proposed work, UT to Briar Creek will continue to erode into
the stream bank, threatening the adjacent residential structures and adding to the sediment
load of downstream waters.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
DWQ# 06-0451. ±70 if of gabion wall/rip-rap impacts under NWP 13, originally submitted
March 15, 2006 and certified March 27, 2006.
' V. Future Project Plans
' Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
There are no future plans for this area.

VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
' It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
' and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
' evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
' listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
' Proposed impacts include: ±119 linear feet of bank and channel stabilization with a gabion wall
and associated Class II rip-rap along the base and around the ends of the wall. In addition, due to
existing on-site conditions, it will be necessary for heave equipment to be tem op rarily located in
' the stream bed. Given that the stream is bedrock controlled, impacts resulting from this activity
should be minimal.
' 2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
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Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
(indicate on ma) (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet)
N/A
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.aov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
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Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(indicate on ma) (linear feet) Before Im act specify)
Install gabion
Site 1 wall with rip-rap
along base to left ±119 if UT to Briar Creek ±15 feet Perennial
bank and channel
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
' dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.

** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: ±119 linear feet
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact Area of
Name
Wate Type of Waterbody
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact )
(if
applicable) (lake, Pand estuary, sound,
(indicate on ma) (acres) bay, ocean, etc.)
N/A
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
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5. Pond Creation
if construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on. any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A
Expected pond surface area: N/A
Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Impacts to on-site iurisdictional waters have been minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
Several bio-en ing_eeringiand geotechnical techniques were considered in the conceptual design
phase of this project. Given the constraints of the structure, embankment height, stream bed
type, and stream elevation drop, design options were somewhat limited. A gabion system was
selected due to the working room between the at risk structure and stream bed. Stabilizing the
bank and channel with only the necessary length gabion wall will act to prevent major bank
failures and downstream sedimentation, thus protecting the adjacent residential structures while
increasing the water quality of the stream.
VIII. Mitigation
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
The proposed design of this project is intended to prevent bank erosion and channel incision
of the UT to Briar Creek, thereby reducing sedimentation and improving water quality
downstream. Given these improvements, in addition to the limited nature of the proposed
impacts, no mitigation is currently being proposed for this project.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wry/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
' IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
' Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
' It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
' and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
' applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify - )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers. N/A
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 N/A 3 N/A
2 N/A 1.5 N/A
Total N/A N/A
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
N/A
' XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Sources of nearby impervious cover include roads, driveways, and rooftops. This project will
' not cause an increase in the impervious coverage of the project area.
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XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
' Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
' XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
I Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
' XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
' construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
' Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Construction is scheduled to begin following the receipt of the appropriate permits.
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Applic nt/Agent's Signature Date
' (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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MAP UNIT NAME (Series and Phase):
Mapped as Mecklenburg Series DRAINAGE CLASS: well drained
TAXONOMY (SUBGROUP):
Ultic Ha ludalfs FIELD OBSERVATIONS: Confirm Mapped Type?
? Yes ?? No
PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Depth (inches) Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structure, etc.
0-14 5YR 4/6 sand loam w/ cobbles
14-18+ 5YR 4/6 7.5YR 5/8 common/distinct clay

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS:
? Histosol
? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon
? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Reducing Conditions
? Aquic Moisture Regime
? Sulfidic Odor
? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Listing on National Hydric Soils List
? Listed on State or Local Hydric Soils List
? Gleyed or Low Chroma
? Color
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: The hydric soils criterion has not been met.
WFTI.AND DF.TF.RMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? ? Yes? No Is this Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? ? Yes E No
Wetland Hydrology Present? ? Yes E/1 No
H dric Soil Present? ? Yes El No
Remarks: Data point is non-jurisdictional.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE. Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: 2103 Vernon Drive Date: 1-10-06
Applicant/Owner: City of Charlotte Stormwater Services County: Mecklenburg
Investigator: Environmental Services, Inc. State: NC
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? , Yes No Community ID: mixed hardwood/residential
Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? ?Yes El No Transect ID: n/a
Is the area a potential problem area (if needed, explain)? Plot ID: upland
?Yes F,-/ ] No

VEGETATION
DOMINANT STRATUM INDICATOR DOMINANT STRATUM INDICATOR
PLANT SPECIES PLANT SPECIES
1. scarlet oak tree NI 7. southern magnolia shrub FAC+
uercus coccinea Magnolia randi Lora
2. white oak tree FACU 8. wild onion herb FACU-
uercus alba Allium canadense
3. American elm tree FACW 9. greenbrier vine FAC
Ulmus americana Smilax rolundi olia
4. American beech tree FACU 10. English ivy vine NI
Fa us randi olia Hedera helix
5. American beech shrub FACU 11. poison ivy vine FAC
Fa us randi olio Toxicodendron radicans
6. eastern red cedar shrub FACU- 1 12.
Juni erus vir iniana
Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (Excluding FAC-): 36% Fac Neutral Test:
(includes FAC+ and wetter)
Remarks The hydrophytic vegetation criterion has not been met.
HYDROLOGY
RECORDED DATA (DESCRIBE IN REMARKS): WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ? Inundated
? Aerial Photographs ? Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Other ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
PI NO RECORDED DATA AVAILABLE ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
FIELD OBSERVATIONS Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: 0" ? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18" ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Saturated Soil: >12"
Remarks: The hydrologic criterion has not been met.
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 1/10/06 Project: 2103 Vernon Drive Latitude: 35a 10'53"N
Evaluator: ESI Site: UT to Briar Creek (Reach A) Longitude: 80° 48'54"W
Total points:
Streams are at least intermittent if QQ County: Mecklenburg Other: Charlotte East, NC Quad
>-,Q - narnnnial if r_3n 38.5
A. Geomorphology subtotal = 20 Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 *. Continuous bed and bank 00 01 02 G) 3
2. Sinuosity 00 01 O 2 03
3. In-channel structure: riffle pool sequence 00 01 Q 2 03
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 00 01 02 0 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 00 01 (E) 2 03
6. Depositional bars or benches 00 01 0 2 03
7. Braided channel 00 (E) 1 02 03
8. Recent alluvial deposits 00 01 Q 2 03
9*. Natural levees (] 0 01 02 03
10. Headcuts 0 0 01 02 03
11. Grade controls 00 00.5 01 (E) 1.5
12. Natural valley and drainageway 00 00.5 01 (E) 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing USGS or NRCS
map or other documented evidence.
0 No = 0
0 Yes = 3
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B. Hvdroloav subtotal = 10
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 00 01 0 2 03
15. Water in channel and >48 hrs since rain, or Water in channel
- dry or growing season
00
01
02
G 3
16. Leaflitter 0 1.5 01 00.5 00
17. Sediment on plants 00 0 0.5 01 01.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (wrack lines) 00 00.5 01 01.5
19. Hydric soils (redoxomorphic features) present? 0 No = 0 0 Yes = 1.5
C. Bioloav subtotal = 8.5
20*. Fibrous roots in channel 3 02 01 00
21*. Rooted plants in channel G) 3 02 01 00
22. Crayfish 0 0 00.5 01 01.5
23. Bivalves 00 G) 1 02 03
24. Fish 00 00.5 (] 1 01.5
25. Amphibians 0 0 00.5 01 01.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 00 G 0.5 01 0 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 00 00.5 (E) 1 01.5
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus 0 0 00.5 01 01.5
29*. Wetland plants in streambed 0 FAC ? FACW 0 OBL 0 SAV 0 Other
0.5 0.75 1.5 2.0 0
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lotes: This evaluation was performed on a 20 ft. reach directly below a large step-pool
feature (Reach A).
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Norin uaroiina UNISIOn of Water uuainy - btream wentlTication rorm; Version 6.1
Date: 1/10/06 Project: 2103 Vernon Drive Latitude: 35° 10' 53"N
Evaluator: ESI Site: UT to Briar Creek (Reach B) Longitude: 80° 48'54"W
Total points:
Streams are at least intermittent if County: Mecklenburg Other: Charlotte East, NC Quad
11-19orperennialif>=30. 30.5
A. Geomorphology subtotal = 14.5 Absent 1/Veak Moderate Strong
1*. Continuous bed and bank 00 61 02 t) 3
2. Sinuosity 00 (E) 1 02 03
3. In-channel structure: riffle pool sequence 00 (E) 1 02 03
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 00 01 G) 2 03
5. Active/relic floodplain 00 01 0 2 03
6. Depositional bars or benches 00 0 1 02 03
7. Braided channel 00 01 02 03
8. Recent alluvial deposits 00 01 (E) 2 03
9*. Natural levees (E) 0 01 02 03
10. Headcuts 00 01 02 03
11. Grade controls 00 00.5 G) 1 01.5
12. Natural valley and drainageway 00 00.5 01 (E) 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing USGS or NRCS
map or other documented evidence.
0 No = 0
0 Yes = 3
-man-mane aitcnes are not rates; see aiscussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav subtotal = 8
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 00 E) 1 02 03
15. Water in channel and >48 hrs since rain, or Water in channel
- dry or growing season
00
01
02
0 3
16. Leaflitter 01.5 CE) 1 00.5 00
17. Sediment on plants 00 G 0.5 01 01.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (wrack lines) 00 00.5 G 1 01.5
19. Hydric soils (redoxomorphic features) present? 0 No = 0 0 Yes = 1.5
C. Bioloav subtotal = 8
20*. Fibrous roots in channel 0 3 02 01 00
21*. Rooted plants in channel 0 3 02 01 00
22. Crayfish (E) 0 00.5 01 01.5
23. Bivalves 00 (J 1 02 03
24. Fish (E) 0 00.5 01 01.5
25. Amphibians (E) 0 00.5 01 01.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) G 0 00.5 01 01.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 00 00.5 0 1 01.5
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus 0 0 0 0.5 61 01.5
29*. Wetland plants in streambed 0 FAC 0 FACW 0 OBL 0 SAV 0 Other
0.5 0.75 1.5 2.0 0
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USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map)
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STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: Charlotte Storm Water Services 2. Evaluator's name: Environmental Services Inc.
3. Date of evaluation: January 10, 2006
5. Name of stream: UT to Briar Creek
7. Approximate drainage area: 400 acres
9. Length of reach evaluated: 20 feet (Reach A)
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees.
4. Time of evaluation: 2:00 pm
6. River basin: Catawba
8. Stream order: 1st
10. County: Mecklenburg
12. Subdivision name (if any): N/A
Latitude (ex. 34.872312): 35.1813°N Longitude (ex. -77.556611): 80.8149°W
Method location determined (circle): GPS fo o Shce 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): From
uptown Charlotte, head south on third street (HWY 16). Road will change names from third street to Providence Road Continue on
Providence Road for approximately 1.75 miles, then turn left onto Vernon Drive just after crossing Briar Creek Travel approximately
0.25 mile, and project is located on the left at 2103 Vernon Drive.
14. Proposed channel work (if any): 60 linear feet of bank stabilization.
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rainfall within last 48 hours.
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Channel deeply entrenched and incised into banks.
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 ® If yes, estimate the water surface area: N/A
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? ES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES 7O
21. Estimated watershed land use: 85 % Residential 10 % Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural
% Forested % Cleared / Logged 5 % Other (institutional)
22. Bankfull width: 20' 23. Bank height (froth bed to top of bank
24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 10%) 4 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 forth 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): 56 Comments: This evaluation was performed on an approximately 20' reach
directly below a large step-pool feature (Reach A).
Evaluator's Signature Date January 10, 2006
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by the
United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is
subject to USACE approval and does 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 1
# CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0-5 0-4 0-5 3
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 4
(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 3
extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)
5 Groundwater discharge 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
(no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points)
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0-4 0-4 0-2 3
(no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points)
Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 0
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 2
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)

10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(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 l
(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0-5 0-5 2
(severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points)
14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 3
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points)
Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0-5
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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)

1 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 4
(little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)
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 4
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0-5 0-5 2
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
>" 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)

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 2
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 56
*These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams
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1. Applicant's name: Charlotte Storm Water Services 2. Evaluator's name: Environmental Services Inc.
' 3. Date of evaluation: January 10, 2006 4. Time of evaluation: 2:15 pm
5. Name of stream: UT to Briar Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
' 7. Approximate drainage area: 400 acres 8. Stream order: 15'
9. Length of reach evaluated: 20 feet (Reach B) 10. County: Mecklenburg
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): N/A
' Latitude (ex. 34.872312): 35.1813°N Longitude (ex. -77.556611): 80.8149°W
Method location determined (circle): GPS fo o Shec Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS Other:
' 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach snap identifying stream(s) location): From
uptown Charlotte, head south on third streett(HWY 16). Road will change names from third street to Providence Road. Continue on
' Providence Road for approximately 1.75 miles then turn left onto Vernon Drive just after crossing Briar Creek Travel approximately
0.25 mile, and project is located on the left at 2103 Vernon Drive.
' 14. Proposed channel work (if any): 60 linear feet of bank stabilization.
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rainfall within last 48 hours.
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Channel deeply entrenched and incised into banks.
' 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 (1-IV)
' 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES ® If yes, estimate the water surface area: N/A
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES
' 21. Estimated watershed land use: 85 % Residential 10 % Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural
% Forested % Cleared / Logged 5 % Other (institutional)
22. Bankfull width: 10' 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 10'
24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 10%) ? Steep (>I 0%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight 4 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): 50 Comments: This evaluation was performed on an approximately 20' reach
directly above a large step-pool feature (Reach B).
' Evaluator's Signature Date January 10, 2006
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by the
' United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is
subject to USACE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Dorm subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call
919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET 1
# CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT 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; 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 3
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)
5 Groundwater discharge
(no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-4 1

6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
3
(no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points)
F Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 0
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 2
(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 3
(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)
Presence of major bank failures (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, 5
0 5
0 0-5 3
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14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 3
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points)

15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0-5
0-4
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4
(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)

1 Habitat complexity
0-6
0-6
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3
(little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)
18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0-5 0-5 4
(no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points)
F 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 2
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)

21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
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0-4
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23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 2
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 50
*These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams

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Photo 1: View of the UT to Briar Creek, looking upstream below the large step-pool feature.
Photo 2: View of the UT to Briar Creek, looking upstream above the large step-pool feature.
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REVISED PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION PURSUANT
TO NATIONWIDE PERMIT NO. 13
2103 VERNON DRIVE
CHARLOTTE, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
ESI Project No. ET06025.00
July 27, 2006
For
CHARLOTTE STORM WATER SERVICES
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-432-0966

BY
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
9401-C Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273 k _ a
704-523-7225
www.enviromnentalservicesinc.com
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I Table of Contents
Executive Summary--- -------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------•-- ••••--_.1
' Existing Conditions 2
Current Land Use ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------2
Jurisdictional Determination_
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••••••
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' Agency Correspondence 3
Cultural Resources 3
' Protected Species ,____-__
Purpose and Need for the Project .................................................................................................. ........
Avoidance and Minimization 4
' Proposed Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters--------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- --••-• 4
Compensatory Mitigation .......................................................................................................... •-- •--•-•-5
References. 5

List of Attachments
'
Attachment A - Figure 1. USGS Site Location Ma
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' Attachment A - Figure 2a. Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County (SSURGO database)
Attachment A - Figure 2b. Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County (SSURGO database) aerial
photo
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Attachment A - Figure 3. Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map
' Attachment B - Request for Jurisdictional Determination Form
Attachment C - Pre-Construction Notification Application - Nationwide Permit No. 13

' Attachment D - Routine On-Site Data Form
Attachment E - Stream Classification Forms
Attachment F - Representative Photographs
' Attachment G - Proposed Impacts
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Executive Summary
' The 2103 Vernon Drive project is located in Charlotte near Providence Road, approximately one-
quarter of a mile north of its intersection with Wendover Road in Mecklenburg County, North
Carolina (Attachment A - Figures 1, 2a and 2b). The purpose of this project is to stabilize the bank
' and channel of an unnamed tributary (UT) to Briar Creek in order to prevent further stream bank
erosion. The left bank of the UT to Briar Creek, located approximately 200 feet downstream from
the outlet of a culvert under Chadsford Place, will be reinforced with a gabion wall and associated
' rip-rap along the base and around the ends of the wall, for a length of approximately 119 linear
feet (If). ESI has been contracted by Charlotte Storm Water Services (CSWS) to provide
permitting services for this project.
The results of the on-site field investigation conducted by Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI)
indicate that there is one jurisdictional stream channel within the project limits, a UT to Briar
' Creek, located northeast of 2103 Vernon Drive and transecting the site in a westerly direction
(Attachment A - Figure 3). Impacts resulting from this activity will total approximately 1191f of
bank and channel stabilization with a gabion wall and associated rip-rap along the base and around
' the ends of the wall. On behalf of CSWS, ESI is submitting a Pre-Construction Notification
application in accordance with Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number 13 (Attachment Q.

I

Existing Conditions
' The 2103 Vernon Drive project is located in Charlotte near Providence Road, approximately one-
quarter of a mile north of its intersection with Wendover Road in Mecklenburg County, North
Carolina (Attachment A - Figures 1, 2a and 2b). The UT to Briar Creek consists of a deeply
' entrenched, west flowing channel located directly northeast of 2103 Vernon Drive. The channel
has become unstable, eroding into the stream bank and threatening the adjacent residential
structures. The purpose of this project is to stabilize the bank and channel of a UT to Briar Creek
' in order to prevent further stream bank erosion. The left bank of the UT to Briar Creek, located
approximately 200 feet downstream from the outlet of a culvert under Chadsford Place, will be
reinforced with a gabion wall and associated rip-rap along the base and around the ends of the
' wall, for a length of approximately 119 If. ESI has been contracted by CSWS to provide
permitting services for this project.
Current Land Use
The project study area and surrounding vicinity consists primarily of residential land use.
' Dominant vegetation includes scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea), white oak (Quercus alba),
American beech (Fagus grandifolia), eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandifloia), wild onion (Allium canadense), greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia), and
' English ivy (Hedera helix). According to the Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database for
Mecklenburg County, on-site soils consist of Mecklenburg fine sandy loam (MeD) (Attachment A
- Figures 2a and 2b). This soil type is well drained and exhibits slow permeability and moderate
' shrink-swell potential.
Jurisdictional Determination
On January 10, 2006, ESI's Jeff Benton and Donald Hendrix reviewed the on-site jurisdictional
' waters of the U.S., as defined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), utilizing the
Routine On-Site Determination Method. This method is defined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers
Wetlands Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory 1987). Based on this approach, there
' are no jurisdictional wetland areas within the project study area. A Routine On-Site Data Form
representative of on-site non jurisdictional upland areas has been included as Attachment D.
' Jurisdictional waters of the U.S. were classified according to recent North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (NCDWQ) and USACE guidance. The results of the on-site field investigation
indicate that there is one jurisdictional stream channel within the project limits, UT to Briar Creek,
' located northeast of 2103 Vernon Drive (Attachment A - Figure 3). NCDWQ Stream
Classification Forms and USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets representative of the
UT to Briar Creek have been included as Attachment E.
' Briar Creek is part of the Catawba River basin (HUC 03050103) (NCDWQ 03-08-34), is classified
as "Class C" waters by the NCDWQ (NCDWQ 2004a), and is not included on the North Carolina
' 303(d) Impaired Waters List (NCDWQ 2004b). ESI is requesting written verification of the
jurisdictional determination of the UT to Briar Creek (Attachment B).
2
' The jurisdictional stream (UT to Briar Creek) consists of a deeply entrenched channel located
northeast of 2103 Vernon Drive. The stream enters the site from the east and flows to the west
' towards Briar Creek. At a point approximately 20 feet downstream from a large step-pool feature
west of Chadsford Place, the UT to Briar Creek scored a 38.5 out of a possible 71 points on the
NCDWQ Stream Classification Form (Attachment B). A score of 19 is needed for the stream to be
' considered at least intermittent in nature, and a score of 30 is needed for the stream to be
considered perennial in nature. At this same point, the UT to Briar Creek scored a 56 out of a
possible 100 points on the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet (Attachment B). This
worksheet was developed by the. USACE as a guide for determining whether a jurisdictional
' stream would be considered important or unimportant using criteria such as flow, channel
structure, aquatic habitat, and aquatic life. The scores derived from these forms indicate that the
feature present is an important, perennial stream. At a point approximately 10 feet upstream from
' a large step-pool feature west of Chadsford Place, the UT to Briar Creek scored a 30.5 out of a
possible 71 points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form, and a 50 out of a possible 100
' points on the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet, indicating that the feature remains
important, perennial stream for the entire length of the project study area (Attachment B).
Representative photographs depicting the stream and on-site conditions are included as
¦ Attachment F.
Agency Correspondence
Cultural Resources
' ESI personnel visited the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on January 13, 2006, to
review the archaeological site files in order to determine the presence of any areas of architectural,
historic, or archaeological significance that would be affected by the project. No recorded
' archaeological sites or National Register listed properties are located within 0.5-mile of the project
study area.
Protected Species
' ESI personnel visited the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) offices on January
10, 2006 to determine the presence of any federally-listed species or designated critical habitat
located within the project vicinity. Based on the review of NCNHP records, no federally listed
' species are located within 3 miles of the project study area. No designated critical habitat is
located within 3 miles of the project study area
Purpose and Need for the Project
The purpose of this project is to stabilize the bank and channel of a UT to Briar Creek in order to
' prevent further stream bank erosion. The gabion wall and associated rip-rap was extended from
original plans (permit submittal March 15, 2006, DWQ# 06-0451) for approximately 81f and 41 If,
respectively. The additional gabion wall is necessary to sufficiently tie the wall into the bank. The
' original topographic survey of the project area was inaccurate and indicated a tie-in point 8 feet
upstream of the newly proposed end of gabion wall. In addition, the engineer in charge of
designing the project visited the site on July 25, 2006 and suggested that approximately 41 if of
' Class II rip rap be placed along the toe of slope (not below the normal flow line) to protect the
outside of a meander bend located just downstream of the proposed gabion wall (Attachment G).
3
' Please note that construction has commenced on this project in accordance with the previously
issued Water Quality General Certification Number 3495, dated March 27, 2006 (DWQ# 06-
0451), which authorized the installation of 70 linear feet of gabion wall with associated rip rap.
The left bank of the UT to Briar Creek, located approximately 200 feet downstream from the outlet
of a culvert under Chadsford Place, will be reinforced with a gabion wall and associated rip-rap
along the base and around the ends of the wall, for. a length of approximately 119 If. These
' activities are being performed in order to adequately convey storm water flows and prevent further
channel erosion. Without performing the proposed work, the UT to Briar Creek will continue to
' erode into the stream bank, threatening the adjacent residential structures and adding to the
sediment load of downstream waters.
i Avoidance and Minimization
Impacts to on-site jurisdictional waters have been minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
' Several bio-engineering and geotechnical techniques were considered in the conceptual design
phase of this project. Given the constraints of the structure, embankment height, stream bed type,
and stream elevation drop, design options were somewhat limited. A gabion system was selected
' due to the working room between the at risk structure and stream bed (Attachment F - Photo Plate
2). Stabilizing the bank and channel with only the necessary length of gabion wall will act to
prevent major bank failures and downstream sedimentation, thus protecting the adjacent residential
' structures while increasing the water quality of the stream.
Proposed Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters
Proposed impacts include: ±119 linear feet of bank and channel stabilization with a gabion wall
and associated Class II rip-rap along the base and around the ends of the wall. In addition, due to
existing on-site conditions, it will be necessary for heavy equipment to be temporarily located in
the stream bed. Given that the stream is bedrock controlled, impacts resulting from this activity
should be minimal. On behalf of CSWS, ESI is submitting a Pre-Construction Notification
application with attachments in accordance with NWP 13 (Attachment C).
Table 1. Summary of Proposed Impacts
Impacts
Jurisdictional Area Activity under
NWP
No. 13
Install gabion wall with Class
UT to Briar Creek II rip-rap along base to left ±119 if
bank and channel
Total ±1 19 If

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Compensatory Mitigation
The proposed design of this project is intended to prevent bank erosion and channel incision of the
UT to Briar Creek, thereby reducing sedimentation and improving water quality downstream.
Given these improvements, in addition to the limited nature of the proposed impacts, no mitigation
is currently being proposed for this project.
REFERENCES
¦ Environmental Laboratory. 1987. US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual,
Technical Report Y-87-1, US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg,
' Mississippi.
NC Division of Water Quality (NC DWQ). 2004a. Basinwide Information Management System
' (BIMS): Stream Classification. September 2004. httD://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/reports/basinsand
waterbodies/hydroCatawba.pdf . Downloaded January 2006.
' NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). 2004b. 303(d) List. http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/
tmdl/documents/2004IRCategories4-7. def. Downloaded January 2006.
US Geological Survey. 1974. Hydrologic Unit Map, State of North Carolina

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ENVIRONMENTAL Project: ET04006.29
SERVICES, INC. Approximate Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map
Date: Mar
96806 Southern Pine Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273 2103 Vernon Drive 2006
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' REQUEST FOR JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
' DATE: July 27, 2006
COUNTY Mecklenburg County, NC TOTAL ACREAGE OF TRACT < 1 acre
' PROJECT NAME (if applicable) 2103 Vernon Drive
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT (name, address and phone):
' Charlotte Storm Water Services
POC: Mr. Isaac Hinson at [phone]
600 East Fourth Street
' Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
NAME OF CONSULTANT, ENGINEER, DEVELOPER (if applicable):
' Environmental Services Inc.
POC: Mr. Paul Petitaout at [phone]
9600-G Southern Pine Boulevard
' Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
STATUS OF PROJECT (check one):
' ( ) On-going site work for development purposes
(X) Project in planning stages
' (Type of project: NWP 13
( ) No specific development planned at present
( ) Project already completed
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED:
' Check items submitted - forward as much information as is available. At a minimum, the following first
two items must be forwarded.
' (X) USGS Site. Location Map (Attachment A - Figure 1)
(X) NRCS Soil Survey (Attachment A - Figures 2a and 2b)
(X) Approximate Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map (Attachment A - Figure 3)
' (X) Pre-Construction Notification Application (Attachment C)
(X) Routine On-Site Data Form (Attachment D)
(X) Steam Classification Forms (Attachment E)
(X) Representative Photographs (Attachment F)
' (X) Agency Correspondence (Report)
(X) Proposed Impacts (Attachment G)
Signature of Prope wner or Authorized Agent
Mr. Isaac Hinson

ATTACHMENT C
Pre-Construction Notification Form
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Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. V ? U to - O S
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
? Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide Permit No. 13
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), chec
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II. Applicant Information 006
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1. Owner/Applicant Information R WATER (QUALITY
Name: City of Charlotte Storm Water Services, Contact Is?q ToRMWATER8RANCH
Mailing Address: 600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte NC 28202
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: ihinsongei.charlotte.nc.us
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:

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Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: 2103 Vernon Drive
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 18102181
4. Location
County: Mecklenburg Nearest Town: Charlotte
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From uptown Charlotte, head
south on third street (HWY 16). Road will change names from third street to Providence
Road. Continue on Providence Road for approximately 1.75 miles, then turn left onto
Vernon Drive just after crossing Briar Creek. Travel approximately 0.25 mile, and project is
located on the left at 2103 Vernon Drive.
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
' 5. Property size (acres): < 1 acre residential parent parcel
6. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Briar Creek
' 7. River Basin:_ Catawba (HU# 03050103) (NCDWQ: 03-08-34) (SIN#: 11-137-8-2)
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
' River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
8. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
' at the time of this application: The project study area consists of an unnamed tributar(UT)
to Briar Creek. The project study area and surrounding vicinity consists primarily of
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9. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The UT to
Briar Creek consists of a deeply entrenched, west flowing channel located directly northeast
of 2103 Vernon Drive. At a point approximately 200 feet downstream from the outlet of a
culvert under Chadsford Place, the channel has become unstable, eroding into the stream
bank and threatening the adjacent residential structures. Stabilization of the stream bank and
channel are proposed to correct the channel incision and bank erosion. A trackhoe,- in
addition to other typical excavation equipment will be used for this project.
10. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of this project is to stabilize the
bank and channel of a UT to Briar Creek in order to prevent further stream bank erosion.
The gabion wall and associated rip-rap was extended from original plans (permit submittal
March 15, 2006, DWQ# 06-0451 for approximately 8 if and 41 If, respectively. The
additional gabion wall is necessary to sufficiently tie the wall into the bank. The original
topographic survey of the project area was inaccurate and indicated a tie-in point 8 feet
upstream of the newly proposed end of gabion wall. In addition, the engineer in charge of
designing the project visited the site on July 25, 2006 and suggested that approximately _41 if
of Class II rip rap be placed along the toe of slope (not below the normal flow line to protect
the outside of a meander bend located just downstream of the proposed gabion wall. Please
note that construction has commenced on this project in accordance with the previously
issued Water Quality General Certification Number 3495, dated March 27, 2006 (DWQ# 06-
0451), which authorized the installation of 70 linear feet of gabion wall with. associated rip
M. Without performing the proposed work, UT to Briar Creek will continue to erode into
the stream bank, threatening the adjacent residential structures and adding to the sediment
load of downstream waters.
IV. Prior Project History.
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
DWQ# 06-0451. ±70 if of gabion wall/rip-rap impacts under NWP 13, originally submitted
March 15, 2006 and certified March 27, 2006.
V. Future Project Plans
' Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
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VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
' It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
' Proposed impacts include: ±119 linear feet of bank and channel stabilization with a gabion wall
and associated Class II rip-rap along the base and around the ends of the wall. In addition, due to
existing on-site conditions, it will be necessary for heavy equipment to be temporarily located in
the stream bed. Given that the stream is bedrock controlled, impacts resulting from this activity
should be minimal.
' 2. Individually list wetland impacts below:

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Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
(indicate on ma) (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet)
N/A
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
N/A
Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(indicate on ma) (linear feet) Before Irri act especify)
Install gabion
Site 1 wall with rip-rap ±1191f UT to Briar Creek 15 feet Perennial
along base to left
bank and channel
1 * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
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** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: ±119 linear feet
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact . Area of Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact
(if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
(indicate on ma) (acres) bay, ocean, etc.)
N/A
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A
Expected pond surface area: N/A
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Impacts to on-site jurisdictional waters have been minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
Several bio-en ing eering and geotechnical techniques were considered in the conceptual design
phase of this project. Given the constraints of the structure, embankment height, stream bed
type, and stream elevation drop, design options were somewhat limited. A abg ion system was
selected due to the working room between the at risk structure and stream bed. Stabilizing the
bank and channel with only the necessary length of gabion wall will act to prevent major bank
failures and downstream sedimentation, thus protectin the he adjacent residential structures while
increasing the water quality of the stream.
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1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
The proposed design of this project is intended to prevent bank erosion and channel incision
of the UT to Briar Creek, thereby reducing sedimentation and improving water uq ality
downstream. Given these improvements, in addition to the limited nature of the proposed
impacts, no mitigation is currently being proposed for this project.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
' IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
' Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No ?
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requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so; please. attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No
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Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at. the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers. N/A
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 N/A 3 N/A
2 N/A 1.5 N/A
Total N/A N/A
Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
N/A
' XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
' Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
' Sources of nearby impervious cover include roads, driveways, and rooftops. This project will
not cause an increase in the impervious coverage of the project area.
' XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
I Yes ? No
I Is this an after-tthe-factlpermit application?
Yes ?
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
' construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
' Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Construction is scheduled to begin following the receipt of the appropriate permits.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: 2103 Vernon Drive Date: 1-10-06
Applicant/Owner: City of Charlotte Stormwater Services County: Mecklenburg
Investigator: Environmental Services, Inc. State: NC
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? ? Yes No Community ID: mixed hardwood/residential
Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? ?Yes Q No Transect ID: n/a
Is the area a potential problem area (If needed, explain)? Plot ID: upland
?Yes 7 No

VEGETATION
DOMINANT STRATUM INDICATOR DOMINANT STRATUM INDICATOR
PLANT SPECIES PLANT SPECIES
1. scarlet oak tree NI 7. southern magnolia shrub FAC+
Quercus coccinea Magnolia grandiflora
2. white oak tree FACU 8. wild onion herb FACU-
Quercus alba 41lium canadense
3. American elm tree FACW 9. greenbrier vine FAC
Ulmus americana Smilax rotundifolia
4. American beech tree FACU 10. English ivy vine NI
Fagus grandifolia Hedera helix
5. American beech shrub FACU 11. poison ivy vine FAC
Fagus grandifolia Toxicodendron radicans
6. eastern red cedar shrub FACU- 12.
Juniperus virginiana 1
Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (Excluding FAC-): 36% Fac Neutral Test:
(includes FAC+ and wetter)
Remarks The hydrophytic vegetation criterion has not been met.
HYDROLOGY
? RECORDED DATA (DESCRIBE IN REMARKS): WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ? Inundated
? Aerial Photographs ? Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Other ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Q NO RECORDED DATA AVAILABLE ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
FIELD OBSERVATIONS Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: 0" ? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18" ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Saturated Soil: >12"
Remarks: The hydrologic criterion has not been met.
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Norm l;arouna uivision of water uuauty - Stream laentitication Norm; Version 3.1
Date: 1/10/06 Project: 2103 Vernon Drive Latitude: 35° 10'53"N
Evaluator: ESI Site: UT to Briar Creek (Reach A) Longitude: 80° 48'54"W
Total points:
Streams are at least intermittent if 38.5 County: Mecklenburg Other: Charlotte East, NC Quad
>=19 or erennial if>=30.
A. Geomorphology subtotal = 20 Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 *. Continuous bed and bank 00 01 02 (E) 3
2. Sinuosity 00 01 G 2 03
3. In-channel structure: riffle pool sequence 00 01 0 2 03
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 00 01 02 G) 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 00 01 0 2 03
6. Depositional bars or benches 00 01 02 03
7. Braided channel 00 0 1 02 03
8. Recent alluvial deposits 00 01 t) 2 03
9*. Natural levees 0 0 01 02 03
10. Headcuts (E) 0 01 02 03
11. Grade controls 00 00.5 01 0 1.5
12. Natural valley and drainageway 00 00.5 01 G) 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing USGS or NRCS
map or other documented evidence.
0 No = 0
0 Yes = 3
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B. Hvdroloov suhtntal = in
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 00 01 (E) 2 03
15. Water in channel and >48 hrs since rain, or Water in channel
- dry or growing season
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16. Leaflitter G) 1.5 01 00.5 00
17. Sediment on plants 00 00.5 01 01.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (wrack lines) 00 00.5 01
' O 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoxomorphic features) present? 0 No = 0 = 1.5
G) Yes
C. Sioloov suhtntal = R S
20*. Fibrous roots in channel G 3 02 01 00
21 *. Rooted plants in channel G) 3 02 01 00
22. Crayfish 0 0 00.5 01 01.5
23. Bivalves 00 G) 1 02 03
24. Fish 0 0 00.5 01 01.5
25. Amphibians G) 0 00.5 01 01.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 00 E) 0.5 01 01.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 00 00.5 G 1 01.5
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus E) 0 00.5 01 01.5
29*. Wetland plants in streambed 0 FAC 0 FACW 0 OBL Q SAV () Other
0.5 0.75 1.5 2.0 0
Moll 1...-c 1 ww. u1 "la pl...I.- ul uplanu plan... I.en l ca rvuu-b on "le ple.ence or aquatic or wetiana plants
totes: This evaluation was performed on a 20 ft. reach directly below a large step-pool
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North Garollna Division of Water Uuality - Stream Ioentitication Norm; Version 3.9
Date: 1/10/06 Project: 2103 Vernon Drive Latitude: 35° 10' 53"N
Evaluator: ESI Site: UT to Briar Creek (Reach B) Longitude: 80° 48'54"W
Total points:
Streams are at least intermittent if County: Mecklenburg Other: Charlotte East, NC Quad
>=19 or perennial if >=30. 30.5
A. Geomorphology subtotal = 14.5 Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 *. Continuous bed and bank 00 01 02 G) 3
2. Sinuosity 00 (E) 1 02 03
3. In-channel structure: riffle pool sequence 00 01 02 03
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 00 01 0 2 03
5. Active/relic floodplain 00 01 (] 2 03
6. Depositional bars or benches 00 (D 1 02 03
7. Braided channel 0 0 01 02 03
8. Recent alluvial deposits 00 01 0 2 03
9*. Natural levees G) 0 01 02 03
10. Headcuts G) 0 01 02 03
11. Grade controls 00 00.5 01 01.5
12. Natural valley and drainageway 00 00.5 01 0 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing USGS or NRCS
map or other documented evidence.
(D No = 0
0 Yes = 3
-man-mane ancnes are noc ratea, see aiscussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav subtotal = 8
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 00 (D 1 02 03
15. Water in channel and >48 hrs since rain, or Water in channel
- dry or growing season
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01
02
(D 3
16. Leaflitter 01.5 G) 1 00.5 00
17. Sediment on plants 00 G 0.5 01 01.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (wrack lines) 00 00.5 G) 1 01.5
19. Hydric soils (redoxomorphic features) present? O No = 0 Q Yes = 1.5
C. Bioloav subtotal = 8
20*. Fibrous roots in channel (E) 3 02 01 00
21 *. Rooted plants in channel G) 3 02 01 00
22. Crayfish (E) 0 00.5 01 01.5
23. Bivalves 00 ') 1 '02 03
24. Fish (E) 0 00.5 01 01.5
25. Amphibians (E) 0 00.5 01 01.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0 00.5 01 01.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 00 00.5 G 1 01.5
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus 0 0 00.5 01 01.5
29*. Wetland plants in streambed 0 FAC 0 FACW 0 OBL 0 SAV O Other
0.5 0.75 1.5 2.0 0
-items lU-21 focus on the presence of upiana plants, item 1y tocuses on tree presence of aquatic or wetland plants
otes: This evaluation was performed on a 20 ft. reach directly above a large step-pool
feature (Reach B).
' USACE AID# DWQ # Site #
(indicate on attached map)
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STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
' Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: Charlotte Storm Water Services 2. Evaluator's name: Environmental Services Inc.
' 3. Date of evaluation: January 10, 2006 4. Time of evaluation: 2:00 pm
5. Name of stream: UT to Briar Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
' 7. Approximate drainage area: 400 acres 8. Stream order: I`
9. Length of reach evaluated: 20 feet (Reach A) 10. County: Mecklenburg
' 11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): N/A
Latitude (ex. 34.872312): 35.1813°N Longitude (ex. -77.556611): 80.8149°W
Method location determined (circle): GPS 1'0 o Shee 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): From
uptown Charlotte, head south on third street (HWY 16). Road will change names from third street to Providence Road Continue on
' Providence Road for approximately 1.75 miles, then turn left onto Vernon Drive just after crossing Briar Creek Travel approximately
0.25 mile, and proiect is located on the left at 2103 Vernon Drive.
' 14. Proposed channel work (if any): 60 linear feet of bank stabilization.
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rainfall within last 48 hours.
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Channel deeply entrenched and incised into banks.
' 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 ® If yes, estimate the water surface area: N/A
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? ES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES DO
' 21. Estimated watershed land use: 85 % Residential 10 % Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural
% Forested % Cleared / Logged 5 % Other (institutional)
22. Bankfull width: 20' 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 12'
24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 10%) 4 Steep (>I0%)
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): 56 Comments: This evaluation was performed on an approximately 20' reach
directly below a large step-pool feature (Reach A).
Evaluator's Signature Date January 10, 2006
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by the
' United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is
subject to USACE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06/03. 'i'o Comment, please call
919-876-8441 x 26.
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STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
# CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0-5 0-4 0-5 3
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 4
(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 3
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)
5 Groundwater discharge 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
(no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points)
'
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
3
(no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points)
Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 0
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 2
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points)
I 1 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 1
(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0-5 0-5 2
(severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points)
14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 3
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points)

15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0-5
0-4
0-5
4
(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)
N
17
Habitat complexity
0-6
0-6
0-6
4
y
(little or no habitat - 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)
18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0-5 0-5 4
y (no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points)
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 4
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0-5 0-5 2
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)

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 2
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 56
'These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams

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USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
' Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: Charlotte Storm Water Services 2. Evaluator's name: Environmental Services Inc.
' 3. Date of evaluation: January 10, 2006 4. Time of evaluation: 2:15 pm
5. Name of stream: UT to Briar Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
' 7. Approximate drainage area: 400 acres 8. Stream order: 151
9. Length of reach evaluated: 20 feet (Reach B) 10. County: Mecklenburg
' 11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): N/A
Latitude (ex. 34.872312): 35.1813°N Longitude (ex. -77.556611): 80.8149°W
Method location determined (circle): GPS o o Shee Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS Other:
' 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach snap identifying stream(s) location): From
uptown Charlotte, head south on third street (HWY 16). Road will change names from third street to Providence Road. Continue on
' Providence Road for approximately 1.75 miles then turn left onto Vernon Drive just after crossing Briar Creek Travel approximately
0.25 mile, and project is located on the left at 2103 Vernon Drive.
' 14, Proposed channel work (if any): 60 linear feet of bank stabilization.
15. Recent weather conditions: Little to no rainfall within last 48 hours.
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Channel deeply entrenched and incised into banks.
' 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 ® If yes, estimate the water surface area: N/A
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES
' 21. Estimated watershed land use: 85 % Residential 10 % Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural
% Forested % Cleared / Logged 5 % Other (institutional)
22. Bankfull width: 10' 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 10'
' 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 10%) 4 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): 50 Comments: This evaluation was performed on an approximately 20' reach
' directly above a large step-pool feature (Reach B).
Evaluator's Signature Date January 10, 2006
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by the
' United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is
subject to USACE approval and does 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 I
# CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT 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; 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 3
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)

5 Groundwater discharge 0-5 0-4 0-4 1
H (no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points)

6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
3
(no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points)
F Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 0
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 2
(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 3
(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)
Presence of major bank failures (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, 0
5 0-5 0-5 3
13 stable banks = max points) -
14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 3
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points)
Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0
5
0-4
0-5
4
15 (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)

1 Habitat complexity
0-6
0-6
0-6
3
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)
F19T 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 2
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
0 (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
0 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 2
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 50
*These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams

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