U-5306B NRTR Complete_Final - Rev. 11-25-14.pdf

NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT
Battleground Avenue (U.S. 220) & Westridge Road Intersection Improvements
Approximately 1000' South of Westridge Road to
Approximately 1600' North of Westridge Road
Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina
TIP U-5306B
Federal Aid Project No. STP-0220(61)
WBS Element Nos. 47026.2.3 & 47026.3.3
City of Greensboro Project P04553
Prepared for
THE CITY OF GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
November 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS
lAINTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................1
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS ......................................................1
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES ....................................................................................... 2
3.1 Soils .......................................................................................................................... 2
3.2 Water Resources ..................................................................................................... 2
4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES .............................................................................................. 2
4.1 Terrestrial Communities ........................................................................................ 2
4.1.1 Maintained/Disturbed .........................................................................................3
4.1.2 Terrestrial Community Impacts ......................................................................... 3
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife ................................................................................................. 3
4.3 Aquatic Communities ............................................................................................. 3
4.4 Invasive Species ....................................................................................................... 3
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES .................................................................................... 4
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S.....
4
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits ....................................................................................... 4
5.3 Coastal Area Management Act Areas of Environmental Concern .................... 4
5.4 Construction Moratoria ......................................................................................... 4
5.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules ............................................................................... 4
5.6 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters ....................................... 4
5.7 Wetland and Stream Mitigation ............................................................................ 5
5.7.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts ........................................................... 5
5.7.2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts ................................................................. 5
5.8 Endangered Species Act Protected Species .......................................................... 5
5.9 Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act ...................................................... 6
5.10 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species ....................................................... 6
5.11 Essential Fish Habitat .......................................................................................... 6
6.0 REFERENCES ...........................................................................................................7
Appendix A Figures
Figure 1. Vicinity Map
Figure 2. Project Study Area Map
Figure 3. Jurisdictional Features Map
Figure 4. Terrestrial Communities Map
Appendix B Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Appendix C Qualifications of Contributors
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Soils in the study area.......
2
Table 2. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the study area .................................. 3
Table 3. Federally protected species listed for Guilford County ................................. 5

Natural Resources Technical Report
1.0 INTRODUCTION
TIP U-5306B, Guilford Counry, N.C.
The City of Greensboro proposes to improve the intersection of Battleground Avenue and
Westridge Road (TIP U-5306B) in Guilford County (Figure 1). The following Natural
Resources Technical Report (NRTR) has been prepared to assist in the preparation of a
Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the proposed project.
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS
All work was conducted in accordance with the NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
standard operating procedures and July 2012 NRTR template. Field work was conducted
on August 27, 2014. No jurisdictional areas (i.e. wetlands, streams or Waters of the US)
were identified in the study area. The principal personnel contributing to this document
were:
Principal
Investigator: Troy Beasley
Education: B.A. Parks & Recreational Management, 2002
Experience: Environmental Project Manager, Withers & Ravenel, 2005-Present
Senior Wetland Scientist, Austin Environmental Consultants, 2003-
2005
Regulatory Specialist, US Army Corps of Engineers, 2001-2002
Responsibilities: Wetland and stream delineations, GPS, stream assessment, natural
communities assessment, T/E species assessment, document
preparation
Investigator:
Education:
Experience:
Responsibilities:
Martin Richmond
B.S. Biochemistry, 1985
Environmental Specialist, Withers & Ravenel, 2013-Present
Environmental Specialist, NC Division of Water Quality, 2004-2013
Environmental Project Manager, Spangler Environmental, 2001-2003
Project Manager, Richmond Environmental Services, 1991-2001
Environmental Chemist, NC Groundwater Section, 1989-1991
Wetland and stream delineations, GPS, stream assessment, natural
communities assessment, T/E species assessment, document
preparation
Additional personnel who contributed to portions of the field work and/or documentation
for this project were Frances S. Gallagher, PE. Appendix C lists the qualifications of
these contributors.
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3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES
The study area lies in the piedmont physiographic region of North Carolina (Figure 2).
Topography in the project vicinity is comprised of gently rolling hills with moderately
steep slopes along drainageways. Elevations in the study area range from approXimately
920 to 880 ft. above sea level. Land use in the project vicinity consists primarily of
commercial development, interspersed with single-family residential lots.
3.1 Soils
The Guilfard County Soil Survey identifies one soil type within the study area (Table 1).
Table 1. Soils in the study area
Soil Series Ma in Unit Draina e Class H dric Status
Cecil sand loam Cc Well Drained Nonh dric
3.2 Water Resources
Water resources in the study area are part of the Cape Fear River basin [U.S. Geological
Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Unit 03030002]. No jurisdictional water resources were
identified in the study area (Figure 3).
There are no designated anadromous fish waters or Primary Nursery Areas (PNA) present
in the study area. There are no designated High Quality Waters (HQW) or Outstanding
Resource Waters (ORW) or water supply watersheds (WS-I or WS-II) within 1.0 mile
downstream of the study area. Horsepen Creek (Class WS-III, NSW) is located
approximately 1.2 miles downstream from the study area.
Horsepen Creek (Stream IndeX: 16-11-5-(2)) is located 1.2 miles downstream of the
study area, and is classiiied in the Fina12012 303(d) list for "fair" bioclassification.
Therefore, there are no streams within the study area or within one-mile downstream of
the study area identiiied on the North Carolina 2012 Fina1303(d) list of impaired waters.
4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES
4.1 Terrestrial Communities
One terrestrial community was identified in the study area: maintained/disturbed. Figure
4 shows the location and extent of this terrestrial community in the study area. A brief
description of each community type follows. Scientific names of all species identified
are included in Appendix B.
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4.1.1 MaintainedlDisturbed
The entire study area consists of the maintained/disturbed community. Within this
community, there are areas which have been landscaped (signage, medians, lawns, etc.)
and areas that are regularly cleared for utility maintenance. Typical herbaceous
vegetation in this community includes fescue, Bermuda grass, clover, daylily, and
common lirope. Woody vegetation includes red maple, silver maple, crepe myrtle,
rhododendron, live oak, white oak, pin oak, river birch, wild cherry, Nellie Stevens holly,
butterfly bush, magnolia, camellia, azalea, dogwood, blackberry, sweet gum, red maple,
hickory, tulip poplar, persimmon, American elm, winged elm, red bud, and pokeberry.
4.1.2 Terrestrial Community Impacts
Based on the design, the entire 12.4 acres of maintained/disturbed terrestrial community
present in the study area will be impacted by project construction.
Table 2. Impacts to terrestrial communities in the study area
Communit Im acts (ac.)
Maintained/ Disturbed 12.4
Total 12.4
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife
The terrestrial community in the study area is comprised of disturbed and maintained
habitats that may support a diversity of wildlife species (those species actually observed
are indicated with *). Mammal species that would commonly exploit a maintained and
disturbed habitat include species such as raccoon, Virginia opossum, common mouse,
gray squirrel*, and eastern cottontail. Birds that may be found in the study area include
the American crow, eastern bluebird, northern mockingbird, mourning dove, red-headed
woodpecker, barrel owl, and yellow warbler. Reptile and amphibian species that may use
terrestrial communities located in the study area include the copperhead snake, black rat
snake, black racer, and American toad.
4.3 Aquatic Communities
There are no aquatic communities present within the study area.
4.4 Invasive Species
Nine species from the NCDOT Invasive Exotic Plant List for North Carolina were found
to occur in the study area. The species identified were Chinese privet (Threat), lespedeza
(Threat), mimosa (Moderate Threat), English ivy (Moderate Threat), Japanese
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honeysuckle (Moderate Threat), wisteria (Moderate Threat), Bradford pear (Watch List),
nandina (Watch List), and periwinkle (Watch List). The City of Greensboro, NC will
manage invasive plant species as appropriate.
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S.
No jurisdictional features (i.e. wetlands, streams or Waters of the US) were identified
within the study area.
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits
Pending USACE concurrence that there are no jurisdictional features present within the
study area, no permit will be required under Sections 404 & 401 of the Clean Water
Act for this project.
5.3 Coastal Area Management Act Areas of Environmental Concern
Guilford County is not under the jurisdiction of the Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA) and no Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) occur in the study area.
5.4 Construction Moratoria
No construction moratoria apply to any waters in the study area.
5.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules
Pending NCDWR concurrence that there are no streams subject to the NCDWR Jordan
Lake Riparian Buffer Rules within the study area, the project will not result in impacts to
regulated Jordan Lake riparian buffers.
5.6 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters
No waters designated by the USACE as Navigable Water under Section 10 of the Rivers
and Harbors Act are present within the study area.
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5.7 Wetland and Stream Mitigation
5.7.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts
There are no jurisdictional areas (wetlands, streams, or Waters of the US) within the
study area. In addition, the proposed improvements will be constructed within the
current NCDOT right-of-way and existing pavement surface wherever possible. All
other proposed activities will occur within currently maintained/disturbed areas.
5.7.2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts
Since the project will not require impacts to jurisdictional waters, compensatory
mitigation will not be required.
5.8 Endangered Species Act Protected Species
As of September 22, 2014 the United States Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) lists one
federally protected species for Guilford County (Table 3). A brief description of each
species' habitat requirements follows, along with the Biological Conclusion rendered
based on survey results in the study area. Habitat requirements for each species are based
on the current best available information from referenced literature and/or USFWS.
Table 3. Federally protected species listed for Guilford County.
Scientific Name Common Name Federal Habitat Biological
Status Present Conclusion
Isot�ia inedeoloides Small whorled pogonia T Yes No Effect
T - Threatened
Small whorled pogonia
USFWS optimal survey window: Mid-May through Early July
Habitat Description: Small whorled pogonia occurs in young as well as maturing (second
to third successional growth) mixed-deciduous or mixed-deciduous/coniferous
forests. It does not appear to exhibit strong affinities for a particular aspect, soil
type, or underlying geologic substrate. In North Carolina, the perennial orchid is
typically found in open, dry deciduous woods and is often associated with white
pine and rhododendron. The species may also be found on dry, rocky, wooded
slopes; moist slopes; ravines lacking stream channels; or slope bases near braided
channels of vernal streams. The orchid, often limited by shade, requires small
light gaps or canopy breaks, and typically grows under canopies that are relatively
open or near features like logging roads or streams that create long-persisting
breaks in the forest canopy.
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Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Marginal habitat for Small whorled pogonia is present in the study area along
roadside shoulders and utility easements. Pedestrian surveys were conducted
throughout areas of marginal habitat on August 27, 2014. No individuals of
Small whorled pogonia were observed. A review of NCNHP GIS records,
received on August 26, 2014, indicates no known occurrences within 2.0 miles of
the study area. Based on the results of the survey, lack of nearby records and
minimal impact to natural areas anticipated for this project, it has been determined
that the project will have no effect on any Small whorled pogonia populations.
5.9 Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Habitat for the bald eagle primarily consists of mature forest in proximity to large bodies
of open water for foraging. Large dominant trees are utilized for nesting sites, typically
within 1.0 mile of open water.
A desktop-GIS assessment of the project study area, as well as the area within a
1.13-mile radius (1.0 mile plus 660 feet) of the project limits, was performed on August
26, 2014 using 2013 color aerials. No water bodies large enough or sufficiently open to
be considered potential feeding sources were identifed. Since there was no foraging
habitat within the review area, a survey of the project study area and the area within 660
feet of the project limits was not conducted. Additionally, a review of the NCNHP GIS
data, received on August 26, 2014, identified no known occurrences of this species within
1.0 miles of the project study area. Due to the lack of habitat, lack of nearby records and
minimal impact to natural areas anticipated for this project, it has been determined that
this project will not affect this species.
5.10 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species
As of September 22, 2014, there are no Candidate species listed for Guilford County;
however, the Northern Long-eared Bat is listed as a Proposed species for Guilford
County. The listing determination will be published on or before Apri12, 2015. If the
Northern Long-eared Bat is listed as Endangered, and if the project involves tree clearing
(greater than 3 inches in diameter) or structure demolition (bridges or buildings), then the
City of Greensboro will provide the appropriate information to NCDOT's Natural
Environment Section to facilitate their coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife
Service.
5.11 Essential Fish Habitat
No designated Essential Fish Habitat occurs in the study area.
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6.0 REFERENCES
Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual.
Technical Report Y-87-1, U. S. Army Corps of Engineer Waterways Experiment
Station. Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Engineer Research and Development Center. 2012. Regional Supplement to the Corps of
Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Eastern Mountain and Piedmont Region
(Version 2.0). US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Regulatory Assistance
Program. Vicksburg, Mississippi.
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality.
Water Quality Assessment and Impaired Waters List (2010 Fina1303(d) list.
http://portaLncdenr.or�/c/document_librarv/�et_file?uuid=9d45b3b4-d066-4619-
82e6-ea8ea0e01930&groupId=38364
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality.
2013. NC Water Quality Classification Reports. Updated 09 December 2013.
http://portal.ncdenr.or�/c/document library/get_file?uuid=10c60296-dcc8-439f-
a41 c-d475ea7ad 1 fa& _ r�oupId=38364
N.C. Department of Transportation. 2008. Invasive Exotic Plants of North Carolina.
Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of
North Carolina: Third Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program,
Division of Parks and Recreation, NCDEHNR. Raleigh, North Carolina.
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. 1977.
Soil Survey of Guilford County, North Carolina.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 4: Southeast Region, North Carolina
Ecological Services. Threatened and Endangered Species in North Carolina:
Guilford County. Updated 6 May 2014.
http://www.fws.�ov/raleigh/species/cn . list/nc_counties.html
United States Geological Survey. 1999. Greensboro, North Carolina, Topographic
Quadrangle (7.5-minute series).
Amoroso, J.L. 2002. Natural Heritage Program List of the Rare Plant Species of North
Carolina. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. Raleigh.
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program GIS Data for Element Occurrences within 2.0
Miles of Project Boundary — Received August 27, 2014
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N.C. Natural Heritage Program. 2014. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Database:
http://www.ncnhp.org/web/nhp/database-search . Updated July 2014 (Accessed
August 26, 2014.
Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of
North Carolina: Third Approximation.
Schafale, M.P. 2012. Guide to the Natural Communities of North Carolina. Fourth
Approximation.
NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Early Successional Habitats — Piedmont Ecoregion.
http://www.ncwildlife.org/Conservin�/Habitats/Piedmont.aspx (Accessed: August
21, 2014.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Bald Eagle fact sheet.
http://www.fws. og v/mi r�rybirds/baldea lg e.htm. (Accessed: August 21, 2012).
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Small Whorled Pogonia fact sheet.
http://www.fws.gov/ralei�pecies/es_small whorled�o�onia.html.
(Accessed: August 21, 2012).
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Northern Long Eared Bat fact sheet.
http://www.fws. ovg /raleigh/species/cn , list/Quilford.html.
(Accessed: August 21, 2012).
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Appendix B
Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Plants
Common Name
Clover
Dogwood
Fescue
Bermuda grass
Daylilly
Liriope
Poison ivy
Red maple
Silver maple
Crepe myrtle
Live oak
White oak
River birch
Black cherry
Sweetgum
Nellie Stevens holly
Butterfly bush
Yellow poplar
Magnolia
Camellia
Azelea
Blackberry
Hickory
Persimmon
American elm
Winged elm
Red bud
Pokeberry
Scientific Name
Trifolium sp.
Cornus florida
Festuca sp.
Cynodon dactylon
Hemerocallis sp.
Liriope sp.
Toxicodendron radicans
Acer rubrum
Acer saccharinum
Lagerstroemia sp
Quercus virginiana
Quercus alba
Betula nigra
Prunus serotina
Liquidambar styraciflua
Ilex Nellie R Stevens
Buddleja davidii
Liriodendron tulipifera
Magnolia sp.
Camellia sp.
Azela sp.
Rubus fi^uticosus
Carya sp.
Diospyros virginiana
Ulmus Americana
Ulmus alata
Cercis Canadensis
Phytolacca americana
Animals
Common Name
American crow
Eastern bluebird
Eastern cottontail
Raccoon
Virginia opossum
Yellow-rumped warbler
Gray squirrel
Scientific Name
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Sialia sialis
Sylvilagus floridanus
Procyon lotor
Didelphis virginiana
Dendroica coronate
Sciurus carolinensis

Northern mockingbird
Mourning dove
Red-headed woodpecker
Copperhead snake
Black rat snake
Black racer snake
American toad
Mimus polyglottos
Zenaida macroura
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Agkistrodon contortrix
Elaphe obsolete
Coluber constrictor
Bufo americus

Appendix C
Qualifications of Contributors
Investigator: Frances S. Gallagher, PE
Education: B.S. Civil Engineering, 1985
Experience: Transportation Manager/NEPA Documentation, Withers & Ravenel,
2012 — Present
Design & Environmental Manager, CME, 2003 — 2012
Project Manager, HNTB, 1994-2003
Project Engineer, Misc. Firms, 1985-1994
Responsibilities: NEPA Document Preparation