20190022 Ver 1_401 Application_20190103

RFCFIVED
Preliminary ORM Data Entry Fields for New Actions DEC 312 0 "13
DENR-LAND QUALITY
BEGIN DATE STORMWATER PERMITTING
SAW — 2018 - 02047 [Received Date]:
Prepare file folder ❑ Assign Action ID Number in ORM ❑
1. Project Name [PCN Form A2a]: Shopton Road West Townhomes
2. Work Type: Private V( Institutional Government Commercial�A A-:�
3. Project Description / Purpose [PCN Form 133d and 133e]:
Residential Housing Development
20190022
4. Property Owner / Applicant [PCN Form A3 or A4]: Mattamy Homes; POC: Mr. Bob Wiggins
5. Agent / Consultant [PCN Form A5 — or ORM Consultant ID Number]: CWS; POC: Mr. Daniel Roberts, PWS
6. Related Action ID Number(s) [PCN Form 65b]: SAW -2018-02047
7. Project Location - Coordinates, Street Address, and/or Location Description [PCN Form 131b]:
North of the Shopton Road West, and South Tryon Street intersection, in Charlotte, North Carolina
35.099940, -81.0060980
8. Project Location -Tax Parcel ID [PCN Form 131a]: 19901 102
9. Project Location — County [PCN Form A2b]: Mecklenburg
10. Project Location — Nearest Municipality or Town [PCN Form A2c]: Charlotte
11. Project Information — Nearest Waterbody [PCN Form 132a]: Sugar Creek
12. Watershed / 8 -Digit Hydrologic Unit Code [PCN Form 62c]: Catawba HUC# 03050103
Authorization: Section 10 ❑ Section 404 7 Section 10 & 404 ❑
Regulatory Action Type:
❑Standard Permit
✓ Nationwide Permit # 29
❑ Regional General Permit #
❑ Jurisdictional Determination Request
❑Pre -Application Request
Unauthorized Activity
❑ Compliance
❑ No Permit Required
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CAROLINA WETLAND SERVICES, INC.
550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-527-1177 (office)
704-527-1133 (fax)
To: Mr. David Shaeffer Date: December 18, 2018
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charlotte Satellite Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801
Mr. Alan Johnson
NCDWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
512 N. Salisbury St., 9th Floor
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject: Pre -Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit No. 29
Shopton Road West Townhomes
Charlotte, North Carolina
CWS Project No. 2018-0204
Dear Mr. Shaeffer,
The Shopton Road West Townhomes site is approximately 40.3 acres in extent and is located north of the
Shopton Road West and South Tryon Street intersection, in Charlotte, North Carolina (Figures 1 and 2,
Attachment A). Mattamy Homes has contracted Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) to provide Clean
Water Act Section 404/401 permitting services for this project. An executed Agent Authorization Form is
attached (Attachment B).
CWS is submitting a Pre -Construction Notification pursuant to Nationwide Permit No. 29 and Water Quality
General Certification No. 4139 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and to the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for proposed permanent impacts to the jurisdictional waters of
the U.S. associated with developing the subdivision into a residential development. A Request for
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination was submitted to the USACE on October 17, 2018
(SAW -2018-02047) and the on-site features were field -verified by Mr. David Shaeffer of the USACE on
November 16, 2018.
The impacts from this project will exceed the mitigation threshold under a NWP 29 therefore permittee
responsible mitigation will be implemented.
A copy of the PCN application is being provided to the NCDEQ with a check of $570 for the 401 Water
Quality Certification approval fee.
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Shopton Road West Townhomes
Transmittal Letter
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED:
DESCRIPTION
Attachment A - Figures 1-7
Attachment B - Agent Authorization Form
Attachment C - Property Owners and Deed Information
Attachment D - Permit Drawings
Attachment E - Protected Species Habitat Assessment Report
Attachment F - NC SHPO Correspondence
Attachment G - Photo a e
December 18, 2018
CWS Project No. 2018-0204
Please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Roberts at 704-527-1177 ext. 707 or [e-mail] should
you have any questions or comments regarding this report.
Sincerely,
Daniel Roberts, PWS
Project Scientist
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Christine Geist, PWS, CE
Principal Scientist

W ATF�9 pG
Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
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Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1 a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
® Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b.
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 29 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes ® No
1 d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
❑ Yes ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ® No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
® Yes ❑ No
1 g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes ® No
1 h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ® No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Shopton Road West Townhomes
2b.
County:
Mecklenburg
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Charlotte
2d.
Subdivision name:
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
PARTNERSHIP STEELE CREEK (1997) LIMITED
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
09064-072
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Sarah Belk Gambrell
3d.
Street address:
6100 FAIRVIEW RD STE 640
3e.
City, state, zip:
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
3f.
Telephone no.:
Contact Mr. Bob Wiggins, Mattamy Homes: 704-604-8424
3g.
Fax no.:
N/A
3h.
Email address:
Contact Mr. Bob Wiggins, Mattamy Homes: [e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
0 Agent ® Other: Mattamy Homes
4b. Name:
Mr. Bob Wiggins
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
Mattamy Homes
4d. Street address:
2128 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Suite 201
4e. City, state, zip:
Charlotte, NC 28273
4f. Telephone no.:
704-604-8424
4g. Fax no.:
N/A
4h. Email address:
[e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
Daniel Roberts, PWS
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
5c. Street address:
550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
5d. City, state, zip:
Charlotte, NC 28273
5e. Telephone no.:
704-527-1177 ext. 707
5f. Fax no.:
N/A
5g. Email address:
[e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
19901102
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.09994 Longitude: -81.006098
1 c. Property size:
40.3 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Sugar Creek
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
Class C
2c. River basin:
Catawba River (H UC 03050103)
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The Shopton Road West Townhomes site (Mecklenburg County Tax Parcel No. 19901102) is approximately 40.3
acres in extent and is located north of the Shopton Road West and South Tryon Street intersection in Charlotte,
North Carolina (Figure 1). According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Topographic Map (Figure 2)
on-site elevations range from 650-690 feet above mean sea level. Land cover within the project area consists of
deciduous forest, evergreen forest, mixed forest, and forested wetlands (Figure 3). Surrounding land use consists
of residential subdivisions and undeveloped forested areas. According to the United States Department of
Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) USDA-NRCS Soil Survey of Mecklenburg
County (Figures 4 and 5) on-site soils consist of four different soil units. Of the on-site soils, only the Iredell fine
sandy loam is listed the Web Soil Survey database as containing hydric inclusions.
The property was delineated by CWS on June 19, 2018 and on-site features were field verified by Mr. David
Shaeffer of the USACE on November 1, 2018. Based on the results of these field investigations, there are three
jurisdictional waters of the U.S. located within the property. These waters consist of one jurisdictional stream
channel (Stream A) and two jurisdictional palustrine forested wetlands (Wetlands AA and BB). No ponds, lakes, or
other non-wetland waters are present or approximately shown on the most recently published USGS topographic
map. Though historically an isolated mafic depression, Wetland BB was identified as a potential wetland water of
the U.S. by Mr. Shaeffer due to the presence of a non-jurisdictional ditch connecting Wetland BB with downstream
waters.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
2.22 acres of wetland
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
87 linear feet of intermittent stream
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of this project is to develop the property into a residential subdivision comprising entirely of townhomes. This
project will provide affordable residential housing to southwest Charlotte, North Carolina in close proximity to Lake Wylie, 1-77,
1-485, and the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport to meet the growing demand for housing due to population growth.
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3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project proposes developing the site for a residential development. Construction of this project will require two permanent
impacts to one jurisdictional wetland water of the U.S. These impacts will entail filling 0.49 acres of Wetland BB in order to
construct building pads required for development. Up to five feet of fill is required to create building pads that can support roads
and housing units that meet all stormwater quality drainage and building code requirements within the development (Impact
Sheets 3 and 5). In order to reduce and minimize cumulative impacts, lots will not be partitioned and sold with undisturbed
wetlands to individual residents.
Proper sediment and erosion control techniques will be used to prevent future cumulative impacts. Typical heavy equipment
will be used in the grading operations (bulldozers, excavators, dump trucks, graders, etc). A stormwater quality BMP will be
built in the eastern section of the project between jurisdictional features. No fill in waters of the U.S. will occur from the
proposed BMP. Nexus from Wetland BB to downstream waters of the US will not be severed by the proposed development.
The site plans and impact drawings are included as Attachment D. Cross sectional impact details can be found on Sheets 3
and 5, plan view of the impacts can be found on Sheets 2 and 4. Cross section A is representative of impact W1 and cross
section B is representative of impact W2.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by
Yes b No Unknown
the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this
property / project(including all priorphases) in the
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination,
ISIPreliminary J Final
what type of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known):
Other: Carolina Wetland Services
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4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
A Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination was submitted to the USACE on October 25, 2018 (SAW -2018-02047).
The on-site features were field verified by Mr. David Shaeffer of the USACE on November 1, 2018. No verification letter has
been received from the USACE as of the date of this PCN submittal.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or
Yes No G} Unknown
obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
This is a single and complete project with no prior or future phases. Though the project connects to Tamarack Drive's stub road
per the Mecklenburg County Land Development Plan, both previous and proposed neighborhoods have separate ingress and
egress points and do not rely on each other for development.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
Yes No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
Wetlands b Streams — tributaries!' Buffers ! Open Waters O Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f. Area
of
impact
(acres)
W1
Fill
Palustrine Forested
Yes
Corps
0.4
W2
Fill
Palustrine Forested
Yes
Corps
0.09
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
0.49
2h. Comments:
Proposed permanent impacts to jurisdictional wetlands total 0.49 acre.
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream
name
3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
S9
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then indivii ually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporar T
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01
_
02
_
03
_
04
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated Flooded
Filled
Excavated
P1
Choose One
P2
Choose One
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number-
Permanent (P) or
Temporar T
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
131
_
Yes/No
B2
_
Yes/No
B3
_
Yes/No
B4
_
Yes/No
B5
_
Yes/No
B6
_
Yes/No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
To avoid and minimize impacts to jurisdictional waters of the U.S., the Shopton Road West Townhomes site was delineated
prior to finalizing the site plan. The project has been thoughtfully designed to avoid impacts wherever possible. No impacts
to jurisdictional streams are proposed. We believe that the current site plan is the best possible plan that meets the project
goals while avoiding impacts to jurisdictional waters of the U.S. to the greatest extent practicable.
No Build Alternative
In an attempt to minimize impacts to jurisdictional waters while still meeting the goals of the project, a "No Build" alternative
was considered. The property is being purchased for the purpose of providing residential housing to meet the growth and
demand of an area in Mecklenburg County experiencing significant population growth. A "No Build" option would not meet
the project goals of providing necessary housing to meet the current demand. Therefore, the No Build Alternative was
eliminated from further consideration.
Alternative Design 1
Alternative Design 1 would result in approximately 2.22 acres of permanent impacts to jurisdictional wetlands and 87 If of
streams. Wetland BB would be completely filled to construct roads and housing lots. Impacts to Stream A and Wetland AA
would be the result of the installation of a water quality pond in-line with the stream and wetland. Upon completion of the
delineation it was determined that Wetland BB is a water of the U.S. and not isolated. Impacting over 0.5 acres of
jurisdictional wetlands or impacting wetlands and streams for water quality features are not authorized under NWP 29.
Therefore, this design would have resulted in an Individual Permit (IP). However, as alternative designs were available, this
site design was rejected.
Proposed Design Plan (Attachment D)
The proposed site plan avoids impacts to jurisdictional waters of the U.S. wherever practicable and impacts have been
reduced to two permanent impacts to one jurisdictional wetland water of the U.S. These impacts are limited to filling 0.49
acres of Wetland BB to construct building pads required for development and lot partitioning and sale. Compared to the
alternative design, impacts have been reduced by 1.73 acres of PFO wetlands and 87 If of streams. Fill is required to create
building pads that can support roads and housing units that meet all stormwater quality drainage and building code
requirements within the development. Grading for lots and road connections to Tamarack Drive have been designed to
completely avoid Wetland AA and Stream A. The stormwater quality basin has been designed to avoid waters of the U.S.
while maintaining or exceeding the water quality benefits and drainage area the current land use provides.
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1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Proper sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbances to downstream waters. Silt fence will be
installed around the jurisdictional features, outside of the avoided wetlands and stream. Construction activities and impacts to
on-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. will comply with all conditions of Nationwide Permit No. 29 and Water Quality General
Certification No. 4139.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
® Yes ❑ No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
® DWQ ® Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
® Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
Type: Choose One
Quantity:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Choose One
Quantity:
Quantity:
Type: Choose One
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes ❑ No
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
0.0
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
Choose One
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h. Comments: ILF Approval Letter will be provided when received.
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
A permittee responsible mitigation plan is not yet finalized but it will include low impact development, storm water management
and wetland enhancement.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) —required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
p Yes 0 No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
Zone 2
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E.
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.
Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a.
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
p Yes No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b.
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
The site is not adjacent to protected NC Riparian Buffers.
0 Yes CCi No
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
,24 %
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
Yes =, No
2c.
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d.
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
The City of Charlotte will be reviewing the stormwater plan. The preliminary location of the Stormwater Control Measures
(SCM) are depicted in the overall plan view (Attachment D). A stormwater BMP is proposed
in the eastern portion of the site.
A copy of the stormwater plan will be provided to NCDEQ per request once approved by the City of Charlotte.
2e.
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
City of Charlotte
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a.
In which local government's jurisdiction is thisproject?
Phase II
3b.
Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
b NSW
apply (check all that apply):
t,3 USMP
Water Supply Watershed
Other:
3c.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
Yes i No
attached?
4.
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
Coastal counties
P HQW
4a.
Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply
ORW
(check all that apply):
9
Session Law 2006-246
Other:
4b.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
b Yes tJ No
attached?
- -
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a.
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
Yes No
5b.
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
Yes No
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F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a.
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
G7 Yes
No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
d Yes
D No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.)
P Yes
No
Comments:
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a.
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,.0
Yes
No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b.
Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
Yes
No
2c.
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a.
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
Yes
No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
This project will not result in cumulative impacts to jurisdictional waters in foreseeable future.
4.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a.
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Sewerlines will be connected to an existing off-site municipal sewerline. On-site sewage will be treated off site at a
Charlotte treatment plant.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
ISI Yes Cl No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
p Yes t3l No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
To determine which protected species are listed as occurring or potentially occurring within the project vicinity, and prior to
conducting the on-site field investigation, CWS consulted the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Endangered and Threatened Species and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina online database for
Mecklenburg County. In addition, CWS performed a data review using the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
(NCNHP) Data Explorer on October 15, 2018 to determine if any record occurrences of federally-listed, candidate
endangered, threatened species, or critical habitat were located within the project limits. The results of the desktop review
and habitat assessment are included in the Protected Species Habitat Assessment Report (Attachment E).
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
.0 Yes No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA Fisheries: http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/habitatmapper.html
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
.0 Yes 1D, No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
A letter was forwarded to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on October 16, 2018 to determine the
presence of any areas of architectural, historic, or archaeological significance that would be affected by the project. CWS also
consulted the SHPO online GIS service and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission webpage. Both searches
indicated there are no known historical structures, buildings, sites, or districts existing within the project limits. The SHPO offic
responded on November 8, 2018 agreeing that the project area lacks historic properties (Attachment F).
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?
b Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
No aboveground fill is proposed within FEMA floodplain.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
12.18.18
Mr. Daniel Roberts
Applicant/Agent's Signature (Agent's
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
signature is valid only if an authorization letter
Date
from the applicant is provided.)
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ATTACHMENT A:
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Attachments
December 18, 2018
CWS Project No. 2018-0204
ATTACHMENT B:
Agent Authorization Form
Page 25 of 61 12/21/2018

AGENT CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZATION
I, the undersigned, a duly authorized owner of record of the property/properties identified herein,
do authorize representative(s) of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)
to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on-site investigations
and issuing a determination associated with Waters of the U.S. subject to Federal jurisdiction
under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of
1899.
representing, 61 dt Cie k 9?4 LGC
hereby certify that I have authorized Gregg Antemann of Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. to act
on my behalf and take all actions necessary to the processing, issuance, and acceptance of this
request for wetlands determination / permitting and any and all standard and special conditions
attached.
We hereby certify that the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to
the best of our knowledge.
p4licant"s signa r-
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10/17/2018
Date
Completion of this form will allow the agent to sign
all future application correspondence.
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ATTACHMENT C:
December 18, 2018
CWS Project No. 2018-0204
Property Owners and Deed Information
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MECKLENBURG COUNTY, North Carolina
POLARIS 3G PARCEL OWNERSHIP AND GIS SUMMARY
Date Printed:
Identity
Parcel ID I GIS ID
19901102 119901102
Property Characteristics
Legal desc
NA
Land Area
38.4 AC
Fire District
STEELE CREEK #2
Special District
FIRE SERVICE A
Account Type
PARTNERSHIP
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MECKLENBURG
COUNTY -UNINCORPORATED
Property Use
SINGLE FAMILY
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10/17/2018
Ownership
Owner Name
Mailing Address
PARTNERSHIP STEELE
CREEK (1997) LIMITED
6100 FAIRVIEW RD STE 640
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Deed Reference(s) and Sale Price
Deed Sale Date Sale Price
09064-072 05/19/1997 1$0.00
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Charlotte Historic District
No
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Post Construction District
Jurisdiction Charlotte
Zoning District Central Catawba
Contact appropriate Planning Department or see Map.
Stream Watershed Districts
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Parcel Inside Water Quality Buffer Yes
Built -Upon Area Restriction
FEMA and Community Floodplain Allowed Built -Upon Area 0.00 sq ft
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Situs Addresses Tied to Parcel
4040 SHOPTON RD UNINC
This map or report is prepared for the inventory of real property within Mecklenburg County and is compiled from recorded deeds, plats, tax maps,
surveys, planimetric maps, and other public records and datgo� '784 f �q maVS2ip2G jEp- hereby notified that the aforementioned public primary
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4040 SHOPTON RD UNINC
This map or report is prepared for the inventory of real property within Mecklenburg County and is compiled from recorded deeds, plats, tax maps,
surveys, planimetric maps, and other public records and datgo� '784 f �q maVS2ip2G jEp- hereby notified that the aforementioned public primary
information sources should be consulted for verification. Mack a urg County and its mapping contractors assume no legal responsibility for the
information contained herein.
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ATTACHMENT D:
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ATTACHMENT E:
December 18, 2018
CWS Project No. 2018-0204
Protected Species Habitat Assessment Report
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CAROLINA WETLAND SERVICES, INC.
550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-527-1177 (office)
704-527-1133 (fax)
November 2, 2018
Bob Wiggins
Vice President, Land
Mattamy Homes
2127 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Suite 201
Charlotte, NC 28273
Subject: Protected Species Habitat Assessment Report
Shopton Road West (40.3 ac.)
Charlotte, North Carolina
CWS Project No. 2018-0204
Dear Mr. Wiggins,
Mattamy Homes has contracted Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) to provide a protected
species habitat assessment for the Shopton Road West site. The project area includes
Mecklenburg County Tax Parcel No. 19901102, totalling approximately 40.3 acres in extent.
The project area is located north of the Shopton Road West, and South Tryon Street
intersection, in Charlotte, North Carolina (Figure 1).
Methods
In -office Desktop Review
To determine which protected species are listed as occurring or potentially occurring within the
project vicinity and prior to conducting the on-site field investigation, CWS consulted the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) Endangered and Threatened Species and Species
of Concern by County for North Carolina online database for Mecklenburg County'. In addition,
CWS performed a data review using the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP)
Data Explorer on October 15, 2018 to determine if any record occurrences of federally -listed,
candidate endangered, threatened species, or critical habitat are located within the project
limits.
Typical habitat requirements for listed species was discerned from multiple USFWS3 and
NCNHP' online resources including, but not limited to, specific USFWS species profiles,
recovery plans, NCNHP's Guide to Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species of
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Raleigh Field Office. Accessed October 15, 2018. Endangered and Threatened Species
and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina. https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/mecklenburg.html
2 North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. 2018. Biotics Database. Division of Land and Water Stewardship. Department of
Natural and Cultural Resources, Raleigh, North Carolina..
s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2006. Optimal Survey Windows for North Carolina's Federally Threatened and Endangered Plant
Species. http://www.fws.gov/nces/es/plant_survey.html. Accessed October 15, 2018.
a Buchanan, M.F. and J.T. Finnegan. 2010. Natural Heritage Program List of the Rare Plant Species of North Carolina. NC Natural
Heritage Program, Raleigh, NC. Accessed from https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/nc_Counties.html
NORTH CAROLINA - SOUTH CAROLINA
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North Carolina, and List of the Rare Plant Species of North Carolina. United States Department
of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) Web Soil Survey of
Mecklenburg County5 and aerial imagery were also reviewed for potential habitat communities
of listed species within the project vicinity (Figures 2 and 3).
Field Survev
CWS scientists Daniel Roberts, Project Scientist, and Julia McGuire, Staff Scientist I, conducted
a pedestrian habitat assessment of the project area on June 19, 2018. Potential habitat for
potentially occurring federally -protected species that was identified during the desktop review
was assessed in the field for the quality of physical and/or biological features essential to the
conservation of the applicable species. Additionally, during the pedestrian habitat assessment,
areas were reviewed for applicable federally protected species; however, formal surveys were
not conducted. Identification references for natural communities include Schafale and
Weakley's Third Approximation for Natural Communities of North Carolina (1990)6 and Weakley
(2015)' for plant species.
Results
Based on the NCNHP data explorer review, there are three current records of
federally -protected species within the project limits or within a mile of the project limits
(Attachment A). There is one record of smooth coneflower (Echinacea laevigata) and two
records of Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) within one mile of the project
boundary. The USFWS lists seven federally protected species for Mecklenburg County (Table
1). An official species list has not been obtained from the USFWS Asheville Field Office.
Table 1. Unofficial List of Federally -Protected Species Potentially Occurring within the
PresleySite, Mecklenburg Count , NC.
Major Group
Scientific Name
Common Name
Federal Status*
Record Status
Plant
Helianthus
Schweinitz's
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schweinitzii
sunflower
Plant
Echinacea
Smooth Coneflower
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laevigata
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Rhus michauxii
Michaux's sumac
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Bombus affinis
Rusty -patched
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Carolina heelsplitter
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Bald eagle
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* E - Endangered, T - Threatened, BGPA - Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
United States Department of Agriculture, 2017. Web Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. October 8, 2018.
Source: https://websoilsurvey.nres.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm
Schafale, M.P., and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina, Third Approximation.
http://ww.namethatplant.net/PDFs/class.pdf.
Weakley, A.S. 2015. Flora of the Southern and Mid -Atlantic States. http://www.herbarium.unc.edu/flora.htm.
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Six terrestrial community types were identified within the project area during the field survey.
These community types consist of deciduous forest, evergreen forest, mixed forest, forested
wetlands, a scrub/shrub stand, and a maintained roadside area (Figure 3). Of the identified
on-site community types, none are considered potential habitat for federally threatened or
endangered species that could potentially occur within the project limits. A brief description of
each species habitat requirements and determination of effect findings are listed below by
species.
Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzi@
Habitat Description:
Schweinitz's sunflower is a perennial herb with yellow rays and yellow centers. They
can reach heights of five feet. Populations are limited to the piedmont of North and
South Carolina. It has been listed as an Endangered species under the ESA since
1991.8 The typical habitat for this plant includes roadsides, old pastures, transmission
line right-of-ways, open areas, either natural or human -maintained habitats, or edges of
upland woods. Major characteristics of soils associated with suitable Schweinitz's
sunflower habitat include thin soils, soils on upland interstream flats or gentle slopes,
soils that are clay -like in both composition and texture (and often with substantial rock
fragments), soils that have a high shrinkage swell capacity, and those which vary over
the course of the year from very wet to very dry.
Biological Analysis:
A NCNHP data record review revealed that there are two records of Schweintz's
sunflower within a one -mile radius of the project (Attachment A). In order to assess the
presence or absence of Schweintz's sunflower on-site, the field survey assessment and
desktop review examined the site for suitable habitat and appropriate soils. The majority
of the area was unsuitable due to the dense canopy that blocked the majority of the
sunlight (Pictures 1 and 2). The scrub/shrub stand on the western section of the site
lacks a canopy but it contained a dense understory which would outcompete
Schweinitz's sunflower (Picture 3). The roadside section of the site has no canopy and
frequent maintenance in the form of mowing, bush hogging, and pesticide spray. Based
on the length of grass, the road side area is too frequently mowed to support
Schweintz's sunflower. Additionally, the forested edge is dominated by a thick understory
of woody species that would outcompete the Schweintz's sunflower (Picture 4). For the
roadside area, the field surrey assessment confirmed the current site conditions, while
the desktop review examined site conditions from 2012 to 2017 and confirmed that the
maintenance and site conditions have been consistently inhospitable for Schweinitz's
sunflower -9. Additionally, the on-site soils, which include the Iredell, Mecklenburg, and
Monacan series, all have low shrink -swell capacity (Figure 2). During the field
assessment on June 19, 2018, no individuals of Schweinitz's sunflower or other
Helianthus species were observed in any area. Due to the lack of supportive habitat,
appropriate soils, and observed individuals CWS concludes that this project will have
no effect on the Schweinitz's sunflower.
a United States Fish and Wildlife Services. 1991. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Helianthus schweinitzii
(Schweinitz's sunflower) Determined to be Endangered. http://ecos.fws.gov/docs/federal_register/frl852.pdf.
y Google Street View. 2018. Google Maps [online] <https://www.google.com/maps> [Accessed 18 October 2018].
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Smooth coneflower (Echinacea laevigata)
Habitat Description:
Smooth coneflower is a tall, perennial herbaceous plant found in areas with abundant
sunlight where competition in the herbaceous layer is minimal. It has been federally
listed as Endangered under the ESA since 1992.10 Typical habitat for this plant includes
meadows, open woodlands, the ecotonal regions between meadows and woodlands,
cedar barrens, dry limestone bluffs, clear cuts, and roadside and utility rights-of-way. In
North Carolina, the species normally grows in magnesium- and calcium- rich soils
associated with gabbro and diabase parent material, and typically occurs in Iredell,
Misenheimer, and Picture soil series. Smooth coneflower grows best where there is
abundant sunlight, little competition in the herbaceous layer, and periodic disturbances
(e.g., regular fire regime, well-timed mowing, careful clearing) that prevents
encroachment of shade -producing woody shrubs and trees. On sites where woody
succession is held in check, it is characterized by a number of species with prairie
affinities.
Biological Analysis:
A NCNHP data record review revealed that there is one current occurance of the smooth
coneflower within a one -mile radius of the project (Attachment A). In order to assess the
presence or absence of smooth coneflower on-site, the field survey assessment and
desktop review examined the site for suitable habitat and appropriate soils. The majority
of the area was unsuitable habitat due to the dense canopy that blocked the majority of
the sunlight (Pictures 1 and 2). The scrub/shrub stand on the western section of the site
lacks a canopy but it contained a dense understory which would outcompete the smooth
coneflower (Picture 3). The roadside section of the site has no canopy and frequent
maintenance in the form of mowing, bush hogging, and pesticide spray. Based on the
length of grass, the road side area is too frequently mowed to support smooth
coneflower. Additionally, the forested edge is dominated by a thick understory of woody
species that would outcompete the smooth coneflower (Picture 4). For the roadside
area, the field survey assessment confirmed the current site conditions, while the
desktop review examined site conditions from 2012 to 2017 and confirmed that the
maintenance and site conditions have been consistently inhospitable for smooth
coneflower11. While there was Iredell soil present on site, it occurred within the forested
sections of the site that would not support any individuals of the smooth coneflower
(Figure 2). Due to the lack of supportive habitat and observed individuals; CWS
concludes that this project will have no effect on the smooth coneflower.
Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii)
Habitat Description:
Michaux's sumac is a rhizomatous shrub. It is densely hairy with compound leaves
exhibiting evenly -serrated leaflets. Flowers are small, greenish to white, in terminal
clusters. Fruits are red drupes produced from August to October. Michaux's sumac has
10 United States Fish and Wildlife Services. 1992. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Echinacea laevigata (Smooth
Coneflower) Determined to be Endangered. http://ecos.fws.gov/docs/federal_ register/fr2140.pdf.
" Google Street View. 2018. Google Maps [online] <https://www.google.com/maps> [Accessed 18 October 20181.
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been listed as an Endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) since
1989.12 It is found on the coastal plains of Virginia to Florida, with most populations
occurring in North Carolina. Michaux's sumac prefers sandy or rocky open woods with
basic soils, as well as highway right-of-ways, roadsides, or edges of
artificially -maintained clearings.
Biological Analysis:
A NCNHP data record review revealed that there are no current occurrences of this
species within the project limits, or within a one -mile radius of the project (Attachment A).
In order to assess the presence or absence of Michaux's sumac on-site, the field survey
assessment and desktop review examined the site for suitable habitat. The majority of
the area was unsuitable due to the dense canopy that blocked the majority of the
sunlight (Pictures 1 and 2). The scrub/shrub stand on the western section of the site
lacks a canopy but it contained a dense understory that would outcompete the Michaux's
sumac (Picture 3). The roadside section of the site has no canopy and undergoes
frequent maintenance in the form of mowing, bush hogging, and pesticide spray. Based
on the length of grass, the road side area is too frequently mowed to support Michaux's
sumac. Additionally, the forested edge is dominated by a thick understory of woody
species that would outcompete the Michaux's sumac (Picture 4). For the roadside area,
the desktop review examined site conditions from 2012 to 2017 and confirmed that the
maintenance and site conditions have been consistently inhospitable for Michaux's
sumac 13. Additionally the Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office states in its Michaux's
sumac profile page that the species is considered historic in Mecklenburg County14. Due
to the lack of habitat, observed individuals, and known occurrences; CWS concludes
that this project will not affect Michaux's sumac.
Carolina heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata)
Habitat Description:
The Carolina heelsplitter was historically known from several locations within the
Catawba and Pee Dee River systems in North Carolina and the Pee Dee and Savannah
River systems, and possibly the Saluda River system in South Carolina. In North
Carolina, the species is now known only from a handful of streams in the Pee Dee and
Catawba River systems. The species exists in very low abundances, usually within 6 feet
of shorelines, throughout its known range. The general habitat requirements for the
Carolina heelsplitter are shaded areas in large rivers to small streams, often burrowed
into clay banks between the root systems of trees, or in runs along steep banks with
moderate current. Recently, the Carolina heelsplitter has been found is in sections of
streams containing bedrock with perpendicular crevices filled with sand and gravel, and
with wide riparian buffers.t5
z United States Fish and Wildlife Services. 1989. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered
Status for Rhus michauxii (Michaux's sumac). hftp://ecos.fws.gov/docs/federal_register/frl60l.pdf.
" Google Street View. 2018. Google Maps [online] <https://www.google.com/maps> [Accessed 18 October 2018].
14 Suiter, Dale. Fish and Wildlife Biologist. Raleigh Ecological Services Field, USFWS. Michaux's Sumac Species Profile page. Last
updated August 24, 2017. Accessed October 15, 2018 https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/es_michauxs_sumac.html
15 NCDOT TE Animal Habitat Descriptions. 2015.
https:Hconnect. ncdot.gov/resources/Environmental/Compliance%20G uides%20and%2OProceduresfTE%2OAni mal %2OHabitat%
20Descriptions%20Mar_6_2015. pdf
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Biological Analysis:
A NCNHP data record review revealed that there are no current occurrences of this
species within the project limits, or within a one -mile radius of the project (Attachment A).
In order to assess the presence or absence of the Carolina heelsplitter on-site, the field
survey assessment and desktop review examined the site for suitable habitat. A desktop
review revealed no streams on-site and this was confirmed by a pedestrian survey on
June 19, 2018 (Pictures 1, 2, and 3; Figures 1 and 2). Based on the lack of potential
habitat and the NHP database indicating there is no known population of the species
within one mile of the project area or in downstreams waters, CWS concludes that this
project will have no effect on the Carolina heelsplitter.
Rusty Patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis)
The Rusty patched bumble bee was listed as Endangered under the ESA in January 2017.16
Rusty patched bumble bees once occupied grasslands and tallgrass prairies of the Upper
Midwest and Northeast, but most grasslands and prairies have been lost, degraded, or
fragmented by conversion to other uses. According to USFWS guidance, "the rusty patched
bumble bee is likely to be present in scattered locations that cover only about 0.1 % of the
species' historical range. It is within these limited areas USFWS recommend that federal
agencies and others consider the need to consult with the Service on the potential effects of
their actions or the potential need for an incidental take permit under section 10(a)(1)(B). For
the remaining 99.9% of the historical range, USFWS advise agencies and others that this
bumble bee is not likely to be present and that consultations or incidental take coverage is not
necessary."" According to USFWS' Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Interactive Map, Mecklenburg
County is not within the 0.1 % historical range as no high potential zones or low potential zones
are present within Mecklenburg County. Therefore, the proposed project will not affect the
rusty -patched bumble bee.
Northern Iona -eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis)
The northern long-eared bat (NLEB) is one of the species of bats most impacted by the
white -nose syndrome disease. Summer habitat (roosting habitat) of the NLEB includes forests
and woodlots containing live trees and/or dead snags greater than three inches diameter at
breast height with cavities or crevices. Winter habitat (hibernacula) of the NLEB includes caves,
mines, rocky areas, or structures that mimic similar conditions such as culverts greater than
48 -inch in diameter.16 The NLEB was listed as Threatened (T) on April 2, 2015.
The forested areas within the property are potential habitats for the NLEB. A Standard Local
Operating Procedure for Endangered Species Act Compliance (SLOPES) was established for
NLEB between the USFWS Asheville and Raleigh Ecological Offices and the United States
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District, on January 31, 2017.19 This SLOPES
defines how the USACE will make determinations of effect to the NLEB on projects in which the
USACE is the lead federal agency. Alternative Local Procedure 1 (ALP 1) applies for the
16 United States Fish and Wildlife Services. https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/insects/rpbb/index.htmi
17 United States Fish and Wildlife Services. https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/insects/rpbb/index.html
78 United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 2016.4(d) Rule for the Northern Long -Eared Bat; Final rule.
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-01-14/pdf/2016-00617.pdf
" USACE http://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/NLEB/1-30-17-signed_NLEB-SLOPES&apps.pdf
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McDowell site as the action area is within range of the NLEB,20 the action area is located
outside of a red 12 -digit HUC as defined by the Asheville Ecological Services Field Office, 2' and
consultation by the USACE is required on other listed species or critical habitat.
The final 4(d) rule exempts incidental take of NLEB associated with activities that occur greater
than 0.25 miles from a known hibernaculum site and greater than 150 feet from a known,
occupied maternity roost from June 1 -July 31. In accordance with ALP 1 and the final 4(d) rule
(effective as of February 16, 2016), any incidental take that may result from associated activities
is exempt under the 4(d) rule. Therefore, this project is exempt under the 4(d) rule.
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, 22 enacted in 1940, prohibits anyone, without a
permit issued, from "taking" bald eagles, including their parts, nests, or eggs. Habitat for the
bald eagle includes cliffs and forested areas near estuaries, large lakes, reservoirs, rivers,
seacoast, and as they become more abundant, stands of undisturbed forest. While the site was
0.7 miles from Lake Wylie, it is adjacent to a residential area and is, therefore, not suitable
habitat. Since there was no foraging habitat within the review area, a survey of the project study
area and the area within the project limits was not conducted. A review of the NCNHP database
on October 15, 2018 revealed no known occurrences of this species within 1.0 mile of the
project study area. Due to lack of habitat and known occurrences, CWS concludes that this
project will have no effect on the bald eagle.
20 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 2016. https://www.fws.gov/midwesVendangered/mammals/nleblpdfMNSZone.pdf
21 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 2016. Northern Long -Eared Bat.
22 hftps:/Awm.fws.gov/midwesVMidwestBird/eaglepermits/bagepa.html
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Determinations
November 2, 2018
CWS Project No. 2018-0204
Based on the literature search and the results of the on-site assessment for suitable habitat of
federally -protected endangered, threatened, and candidate species, suitable habitat was not
observed within the project limits for Schweinitz's sunflower, smooth coneflower, Michaux's
sumac, Carolina heelsplitter, rusty -patched bumblebee, or the Bald eagle. Additionally, based
on the project area location, no tree removal activities will occur within a 150 -foot radius of a
known, occupied NLEB maternity roost from June 1 -July 31, and no trees will be removed within
0.25 miles of a known hibernaculum at any time of year. Therefore, any incidental take on
NLEB that may result from associated activities is exempt under the 4(d) rule and notifications
will follow the SLOPES agreement23. Biological determinations requirements for federally
protected species are summarized in Table 2 (below).
Table 2. Bioloqical Determination Requirements Summary Table for Federally Protected Species
E - Endangered, T - Threatened, BGEPA - Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
- Required in accordance with SLOPES, ALP 1 agreement.
2s http://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project review/NLEB_in_WNC.html
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Federal
Effect on Listed
Biological
Scientific Name
Common Name
Status"
Species
Determination
Required
Helianthus schweinitzii
Schweinitz's sunflower
E
Will Not Affect
No
Echinacea laevigata
Smooth Coneflower
E
Will Not Affect
No
Rhus michauxii
Michaux's sumac
E
Will Not Affect
No
Lasmigona decorata
Carolina heelsplitter
T
Will Not Affect
No
Bombus affinis
Rusty -patched bumblebee
E
Will Not Affect
No
Myotis septentrionalis
Northern -long-eared bat
E
Exempt/Excepted
Yes""
Haliaeetus
Bald eagle
E
Will Not Affect
No
leucocephalus
E - Endangered, T - Threatened, BGEPA - Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
- Required in accordance with SLOPES, ALP 1 agreement.
2s http://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project review/NLEB_in_WNC.html
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CWS Project No. 2018-0204
A biological assessment was not conducted for this project. All biological determinations of
effect represent the best professional opinion of CWS and are not official determinations of
effect. It is the responsibility of the lead federal agency to render an official determination of
effect. Should the lead federal agency agree with CWS initial findings of no effect, then no
USFWS consultation is required to comply with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
Should the lead federal agency's determination of effect differ from the findings of CWS, formal
or informal consultation with USFWS may be required.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide these services on this important project. Please do not
hesitate to contact Daniel Roberts at 704-527-1177 ext. 707 or [e-mail] should you
have any questions or comments regarding this report.
Sincerely,
Daniel Roberts, PWS
Project Scientist
Christine A. Geist, PWS, CE
Consulting Group Manager
Attachments: Figure 1: USGS Site Location
Figure 2: Current USDA-NRCS Soil Map of Mecklenburg County
Figure 3: Aerial Imagery
Attachment A: NCNHP Data Review Report
Attachment B: Representative Photographs (1-3)
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Mom Roy Cooper. Governor
■n® NC DEPARTMENT OF Susi Hamilton. Secretary
■0100NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
0 mom Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
N C N H D E-7282
October 15, 2018
Julia McGuire
Carolina Wetland Services
550 e Westinghouse Blcd
Charlotte, NC 29707
RE: Shopton Road West; 2018-0204
Dear Julia McGuire:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached 'Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
The attached 'Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one -mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
hffnc•//%nnnnni f%A/c nnv/nffirac/r)irar-t-nry/I ictnffirac rfm?ctatarnr1a=7Z7
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water
Management Trust Fund easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented
near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at [e-mail] or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL. AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Q 121 \tip JONES STREET, RALEIGH_ k. i::E CENTER, RALEIC44 NC 27619
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Shopton Road West
Project No. 2018-0204
October 15, 2018
NCNHDE-7282
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State
Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date Rank
Natural 20861 Dry-Mesic --- 2016-06-10 A 3 -Medium --- --- G4G5 S4
Community Oak --Hickory Forest
(Piedmont Subtype)
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
McDowell Nature Preserve R3 (High) C3 (High)
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area
Banaged Area Name Owner Owner Type
CD
McDowell Nature Preserve Mecklenburg County Local Government
McDowell Nature Preserve Dedicated Nature Mecklenburg County Local Government
Deserve
NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for additional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve
(jONP), Registered Natural Heritage Area (RHA), or Federally -listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Igfinitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/content/help. Data query generated on October 15, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q4 Oct 2018.
lzase resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Shopton Road West
Project No. 2018-0204
October 15, 2018
NCNHDE-7282
Element Occurrences Documented
Within a One -mile Radius of the Project
Area
Taxonomic
EO ID
Scientific Name
Common Name
Last Element
Accuracy Federal
State
Global
State
Group
Observation Occurrence
Status
Status
Rank
Rank
Date Rank
Butterfly
32080
Pontia protodice
Checkered White
2012-10-23
C
4 -Low ---
Significantly
G5
S1S2
Rare
Freshwater Fish29434
Etheostoma collis
Carolina Darter
2016-06-08
E
3 -Medium ---
Special
G3
S3
Concern
Natural
29843
Dry-Mesic Basic
---
2016-06-10
C
3 -Medium ---
---
G3G4
S3
Community
Oak --Hickory Forest
(Piedmont Subtype)
r4atural
20861
Dry-Mesic
---
2016-06-10
A
3 -Medium ---
---
G4G5
S4
gommunity
Oak --Hickory Forest
o
(Piedmont Subtype)
tSLatural
3449
Dry Basic
---
2010
C
3 -Medium ---
---
G2G3
S2S3
Community
Oak --Hickory Forest
Natural
20862
Mesic Mixed Hardwood---
2016-06-10
A
3 -Medium ---
---
G3G4
S4
community
Forest (Piedmont
N
Subtype)
Natural
1001
Mixed Moisture
---
2010
D
2 -High ---
---
G2?
S2
Community
Hardpan -Forest
Natural
16541
Upland Depression
---
2016-06-10
B
3 -Medium ---
---
G2G3
S2S3
Community
Swamp Forest
Natural
743
Upland Depression
---
2006
D
2 -High ---
---
G2G3
S2S3
Community
Swamp Forest
Natural
20863
Xeric Hardpan Forest
---
2010
C
3 -Medium ---
---
G2G3
S2
Community
(Basic Hardpan
Subtype)
Vascular Plant
23169
Acmispon helleri
Carolina Birdfoot-
2011
Ai
2 -High ---
Special
G5T3
S3
trefoil
Concern
Vulnerable
Vascular Plant
33842
Collinsonia tuberosa
Piedmont Horsebalm
2009-06-24
E
2 -High ---
Special
G3G4
Sl
Concern
Vulnerable
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Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element
Group Observation Occurrence
Date Rank
Vascular Plant 13743 Delphinium exaltatum Tall Larkspur 1800s Hi?
Vascular Plant
24534
Echinacea laevigata Smooth Coneflower
2009
Vascular Plant
20622
Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's Sunflower
2017
Vascular Plant
23104
Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's Sunflower
2017
Vascular Plant
36504
Monotropsis odorata Sweet Pinesap
2014-04-22
Vascular Plant
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Pseudognaphalium Heller's Rabbit-
1992
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ate Name Representational Rating
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Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
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Endangered
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G3
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C3 (High)
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Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde natureserve org/content/help. Data query generated on October 15, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q4 Oct 2018.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Shopton Road West Townhomes
Attachments
December 18, 2018
CWS Project No. 2018-0204
ATTACHMENT F:
NC SHPO Correspondence
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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper
Secretary Susi H. I lamilton
November 8, 2018
Bob Wiggins
Mattamy Homes
Office of Archives and I listory
Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
Re: Develop Shopton Road West Subdivision, Shopton Road West & South Tryon Street, Charlotte,
Mecklenburg County, ER 18-3366
Dear Mr. Wiggins:
Thank you for your letter of October 16, 2018, request concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579 or
environmental.review(@ncdcr.gov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above
referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
60KRamona M. Bartos
Location: 109 Bast Janes Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4017 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: ()19) 807-4570/807-6599
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Attachments
ATTACHMENT G:
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