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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190062 Ver 1_401 Application_20190109W W ETLANDS . & WATERS, 1 NC Mr. David Bailey US Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105 Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587 RE: Nationwide Permit 29 Verification Verona Subdivision Burlington, Guilford County SAW -2018-01856 Mr. Bailey and Ms. Homewood, � �2 Januar 2, 2019 y Ms. Sue Homewood Division of Water Resources Winston Salem Regional Office PAID 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd. Suite 300 Winston Salem, NC 27105 2 0 1 90 062 Attached please find a Pre -Construction Notification for a Nationwide Permit 29 Verification for impacts associated with a proposed residential development on the subject property, referred to as Verona. The site is located on US Highway 70 in Burlington, North Carolina. Impacts associated with this request include 141 linear feet of permanent impacts, 23 linear feet of temporary impacts to jurisdictional non - wetland Waters of the US and 0.476 acres of impacts to jurisdictional wetlands Waters of the US. We are also requesting a 401 WQC from NC DWR for the above referenced impacts. Proiect Purpose and Need The purpose of the proposed project is to construct a residential subdivision to meet the growing demand for housing in this region and to fulfill the economic expectations of the landowner. Project Description The proposed project consists of the proposed development, appurtenant parking and infrastructure, stormwater facilities, widening of US Highway 70, and a connection to an existing off-site sanitary sewer system. 112 linear feet of permanent impacts to Tributary 1 and 0.033 acres of permanent impacts to Wetland A100 are necessary for a road crossing in order to access high ground. 29 linear feet of permanent impacts to Tributary 2 are necessary in order to widen US Highway 70 such to meet the DOT driveway specifications. 0.443 acres of permanent impacts to Wetlands A300/400 are proposed for construction of internal subdivision roads and grading of lots 29, 53, 71, 72, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 107. 23 feet of temporary impacts to a jurisdictional tributary are necessary for construction of an open cut off-site sanitary sewer connection. The site will be constructed under an approved sediment and erosion control plan. Temporary impacts for construction of a sewer crossing will be done in the dry utilizing a coffer dam and pump around in order to minimize disturbance and degradation of downstream aquatic resources and will be removed following completion of construction activities. Following construction, the stream channel will be restored to previous contours and the banks allowed to re -vegetate. Christopher Huysman WETLANDS & WATERS, INC. Tamp Bandy 170 Dew Drop Road 4108 LB Propst Drive Sparta, NC 28675 Conover, NC 28613 336.406.0906 828.302.3437 Chris.Huysman@gmail.com JTampBandy@gmail.com Avoidance and Minimization The project has been carefully designed to minimize impacts to aquatic resources to the maximum extent practicable. Standard NC DOT headwalls will be utilized to act as energy dissipaters and minimize stream disturbance. The crossing location was chosen at the most narrow section of the stream/wetland area in order to minimize disturbance. The proposed wetland impacts are occurring in wetlands that have been highly degraded due to long standing and ongoing agricultural activities. A NC WAM assessment was performed, with the subject wetlands on site ranking as low quality. Impacts are primarily proposed in wetland areas not adjacent to or abutting the tributary, with the majority of the wetlands within the riparian corridor of the stream channel being avoided. Following construction activities, these avoided wetland areas will be allowed to naturalize along with the entirety of the preserved stream buffers. Construction of the open -cut sewer installation will utilize a pump -around such that work can be done in the dry and impacts are minimized to downstream aquatic life. Immediately following installation of the sewer line the stream bed will be returned to original grade with original stockpiled substrate. Compensatory Mitigation As the proposed impacts are occurring in wetlands assessed to be extremely low quality, compensatory mitigation for permanent wetland impacts is proposed at a 1:1 ratio. The wetland areas that are to be avoided will be allowed to naturalize. As permanent impacts to jurisdictional tributaries are less than 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation for these impacts is not proposed. Attached documentation to support this request is as follows: 1. Pre -Construction Notification 2. Impact Exhibits 3. Division of Mitigation Services Acceptance Letter 4. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Report 5. NC WAM Field Assessment Form and Rating Sheet Please do not hesitate to reply if you have any questions or require further information to process this request. Best regards, Perry Isner 704.773.4239 CHRISTOPHER HUYSMAN WETLANDS & WATERS, INC. TAMP BANDY 1 70 DEW DROP ROAD 41 OB LB RROPST DRIVE SPARTA, NO 28675 CONOVER, INC 2B61 3 336.406.0906 826.302.3437 CHRIS.HUYSMAN@GMAIL.COM JTAMPBANDY@GMAIL.COM Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.4 January 2009 Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: Q Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number, 29 or General Permit (GP) number: 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑x Yes No 11d. Types) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): 401 Water Quality Certiflcatlon — Regular ❑ on -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express Riparian Buffer Authorization i le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ❑ Yes 0 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 1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h below. ❑ Yes Q 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: Verona 2b. County: Guilford 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Burlington 2d. Subdivision name: Verona 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: n/a 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Randy & Cheryl Ingle 3b. Deed Book and Page No. 004857-02112 8c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): 3d. Street address: 1691 Wheeler Bridge Road #A 3e. City, state, zip: Burlington, NC 27215 3f. Telephone no.: 3g. Fax no.: 3h. Email address: Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: Agent Q Other, specify: Buyer, under contract to purchase 4b. Name: Attn: Patrick Quinn 4c. Business name (if applicable): Eastwood Construction 4d. Street address: 6601 Six Forks Road, Suite 100 4e. City, state, zip: Raleigh, NC 27615 4f. Telephone no.: 704.942.0248 4g. Fax no.: 4h. Email address: pquinn@eastwoodhomes.com 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Perry Isner 5b. Business name (if applicable): Wetlands & Waters, Inc. 5c. Street address: 4108 LB Propst Drive 5d. City, state, zip: Conover, NC 28613 5e. Telephone no.: 704.773.4239 5f. Fax no.: 5g. Email address: perry.isner@gmaii.com Page 2 of 10 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property Identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 8834775066 (partial) 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): I Latitude: 36.07695 Longitude: -79.55013 1c. Property size: 48.4 acres 2. surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: Back Creek 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS-V;NSW 2c. River basin: Cape Fear 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 site Is currently used entirely for agricultural purposes, primarily for cattle pasture with a dilapidated barn also present. An existing hom"Ite is not part of the project area and Is to remain undisturbed. Existing land use In the vicinity of the project includes residential, some commercial, a municipal park facility, and agricultural. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 1.52 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 632 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The purpose of the proposed project Is to construct a residential development to meet the growing need for housing in this region. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The project consists of the proposed development and associated infrastructure Including roadways, stormwater facilities, and sanitary sewer. Typical earth -moving equipment will be utilized including but not limited to excavator, pan, dumptruck, bulldozer, etc. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (includingall prior phases)in the past? (R] Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Comments: 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? [E Preliminary ❑ Final 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known): Perry Isner! Tamp Bandy Agency/Consultant Company: wetlands & waters, Inc. Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. SAW -2018-01866 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes 91 No ❑ Unknown 5b. If yes, explain In detail according to "help file" instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes No 6b. If yes, explain. Page 3 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): R] Wetlands[]x Streams — tributaries Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ 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 T 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 P Culvert Headwater Welland No Corps 0.033 W2 P Fill Headwater Wetland No Corps 0.298 W3 P Fill Headwater Wetland No Corps 0.145 W4 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No W5 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No W6 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No - 2g. Total Wetland Impacts: 0.476 2h. Comments: 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 P Culvert UT to Back Creek INT Corps 3 112 S2 P Culvert UT to Back Creek INT Corps 3 29 S3 T Sewer Open -cut UT to Back Creek PER Corps 5 23 S4 - Choose one S5 - Choose one S6 - Choose one 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 164 31. Comments: Permanent impacts are limited to 141 linear feet for purposes of a subdivision road crossing and widening of Hwy. 70. Following temporary impacts for purposes of open -cut sanitary sewer installation, stream bed and banks will be restored to original contours and immedlately stabilized per the specifications of the erosion control plan. Page 4 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 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 indiv ually list all open water impacts below. 4a. Open water Impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary T 4b. Name of waterbody (if applicable) 4c. Type of impact 4d. Waterbody type 4e. Area of Impact (acres) 01 - Choose one Choose 02 - Choose one Choose 03 - Choose one Choose 04 - Choose one Choose 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below. 5a. Pond ID number 5b. Proposed use or purpose of pond 5c. 5d. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) 5e. 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: 51. 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, an you MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 0 Other: Jordan 6b. Buffer Impact number— Permanent (P) or Temporary T 6c. Reason for impact 6d. Stream name 6e. Buffer mitigation required? 6f. Zone 1 impact (square feet) 6g. Zone 2 impact (square feet B1 P Road crossing UT to Back Creek No 5846 3904 B2 P Road widening / SCM UT to Back Creek No 1264 2798 B3 - Yes/No B4 - Yes/No 135 - Yes/No B6 - Yes/No 6h. Total Buffer Impacts: 7110 6702 61. Comments: Page 5 of 10 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. Impacts are primarily necessarily for access to high ground and widening of an existing Highway to meet the specifications of the required driveway permits. Wetland impacts are occurring to low quality, highly degraded wetlands. The majority of the abutting wetlands on site have been avoided, and the riparian buffer will be left undisturbed and allowed to naturalize. 1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Project will be constructed under an approved sediment and erosion control plan such that materials incidental to construction activities are not transported Into downstream receiving waters. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? Yes ❑ No 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ © Corps 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project? ❑ Mitigation bank [fl Payment to in -lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Choose one Type: Choose one Type: Choose one Quantity: Quantity: Quantity: 3c. Comments: 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in-Ileu fee program is attached. Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: Choose one 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0.46 acres 4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: 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. Page 6 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 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? El Yes No 6b. If yes, then Identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required. Zone 6c. Reason for Impact 6d. Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e. Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitig tion is proposed (e.g.. payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment Into an approved in -lieu fee fund). 6h. Comments: Page 7 of 10 E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1a. Does the project include or is It adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified © 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. ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? >26 2b. Does thls 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: Project Includes construction of a large, permanent stormwater BMP as shown on the attached plan which will adhere to Phase ll specifications. 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? Burlington 3. Certified local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which localgovernment's Jurisdiction is this project? Burlington 21 Phase II 3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW [] USMP❑ apply (check all that apply): Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other. 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑Yes�]x No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review ❑ Coastal counties ❑ HQW 4a. Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ ORW (check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246 ❑ Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ 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 Page 8 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ❑ Yes ❑Q 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 ❑ Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 G. 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 ❑ Yes ❑ No letter.) Comments: 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCA 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300),'DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑Yes ❑x No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? 2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application? F1 Yes ❑x No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the vlolation(s): 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in 171 Yes x❑ No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. Project Includes construction of sanitary sewer to tie into existing off-site system. Page 9 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat? ❑ Yes El No 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act Impacts? ❑ Yes [R] No 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? Query of the NC Natural Heritage Program; report is attached. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? T ❑ Yes ❑x No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? ❑ Yes [xj No 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? NC SHPO Web GIS service. Project Is near listed Andrew Gibson Farm, HPO Site ID GF0585, which will be left completely undisturbed. 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain? ❑ Yes Q No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer TO C- NF= V(2C-LT-Cf X, Applicant/Agent's Printed Name 1�- -� tCS Date Applicant/Ant's gnature (Agent's signature is valid only If an authorization letter from the applicant isprovided.) 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CONTRACTOR TO FOLLOW TIE DETAIL5 OF THE APPROVED EROSION CONTROL PLAN TO ENSURE THAT NO OFF-51TE 5MI434TATION OCGUR5 DURING CONSTRUCTION. 8. 51TE 5HALL BE 5TABILIZED IN A TIMELY MANNER A5 PER THE REQUIREMENT5 OF THE APPROVED ER05ION CONTROL PLAN AND THE APPLICABLE I I I 1 NCKNR 5TANVARD5 AND REGULATIONS. \ \� u of .uRISDlcnox. o o \ ��\ STREAM v1vC 302 LF OF 15" P ®3-5% 615 X39 \ EX. 15" \ G 612.44 \ 610 605 ' ' 0+00 0+50 5GALE I' = 40' HORIZONTAL I' = 4' VERTICAL 1 24' I \� I 6RAPHI6 56ALE 0 15' 30' 60' QO' I.=30' } - 0 0 IMPAGT5 EX141BIT 5TREAM,BUFPER5 I WETLAND5 www"cva na IMAM.. .. -..�- NA �►�yy�d►����i�S���ii�y\� r, =i ;Si�jR a I �ruil • ', N , ,y !i JR y - G d 9 r. .-... , . VAi4, ii '►.�I l�pr�' 7 � .. • �i� � biz, .AS'OF jjl� @Rp e �\ 1 NOTE: AS BEST POS516LE, INSTALL STORM SEI' DURING DRY CODITRON5. HOYEVER , IF NECt ARY, USE A COFFER DAM W/ FLW AROUND. INSTALLATION NOTES A. INSTALL SANDBA65 DAM UPSTREAM OF CULVERT AND PUW WATER INTO DOYN5TREAM. B. REMOVE COFFER DAM AND PUMP AFTER AFTER BY-PASS STORM 5U 5 FULLY FRICTIONAL. AE — ` I 5..44 — m I\ DATS OF I 23 LF EX.IHEA �T�EhP �I rLL SAND COFFER DRAM I I I I I � F \ —_I— I SCALE I' = 40' \I I I OFF5ITE TEMP 015TURBAWE TO INSTALL SANITARY 5ENER OUTFALL 2+00 1+50 1+00 0+50 0+00 575.00 SCALE I' = 40' HORIZONTAL ' = 4' VERTICAL ■r ' go tl i 19'/x:\■ r�snom 5Ti6l EV EIZ5 00 O' O bl I � o C)D NO I I I t o I f \ \ E } E f f /N �� m f f E f f Q5, t E f I E a m� � g VERONA 5UBDIV51ON 1282 BURLINGTON ROAD ` ROCK GREEK i0NN6HIP, GUILFORD COUNTY 3@ ff BURLIN6TON, NORTH CAROLINA °' + 3{ - :, ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary TIM BAUMGARTNER Director Patrick Quinn Eastwood Construction 6601 Six Forks Road, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27615 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality December 27, 2018 Expiration of Acceptance: 6/27/2019 Project: Verona Subdivision County: Alamance The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is willing to accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as indicated in the table below. Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the DMS in - lieu fee mitigation program will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact permitting agencies to determine if payment to the DMS will be approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or authorizations associated with the proposed activity including G.S. § 143-214.11. This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 Certification within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to DMS. Once DMS receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the in -lieu fee to be paid by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed on the DMS website. Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the DMS, the impacts for which you are requesting compensatory mitigation credit are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation required and assigned to DMS for this impact is determined by permitting agencies and may exceed the impact amounts shown below. River Basin Impact Location 8 -di it HUM Impact Type Impact Quantity Cape Fear 03030002 Riparian Wetland 0.476 Upon receipt of payment, DMS will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The mitigation will be performed in accordance with the In -Lieu Fee Program instrument dated July 28, 2010 and 15A NCAC 02B .0295 as applicable. Thank you for your interest in the DMS in -lieu fee mitigation program. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly Williams at (919) 707-8915. cc: Perry Isner, agent Sincerely, At�du� FOR James. B Stanfill Asset Management Supervisor �DWQ Ueparlmen�of Eml1onnr 1OuMlty North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ! Division of Mitigation Services 217 W. Jones Street i 1652 Mail Service Center j Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652 919.707.8976 NC WAM FIELD ASSESSMENT FORM Accompanies user manuai version am USACE AID # NCDWR# Project Name Verona Date of Evaluation 06/05/18 Applicant/Owner Name Eastwood Homes Wetland Site Name A300/400 Wetland Type Headwater Forest Assessor Name/Organization P. Isner, W&W, Inc. Level III Ecoregion Piedmont Nearest Named Water Body Back Creek River Basin Cape Fear USGS 8 -Digit Catalogue Unit 03030002 County Guilford NCDWR Region Winston-Salem n Yes M No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees) 36.07695 -79.55013 Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area) Please circle and/or make note on the last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if appropriate, in recent past (for instance, within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited to the following. • Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.) • Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.) • Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.) • Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc.) Is the assessment area intensively managed? ® Yes ❑ No Regulatory Considerations - Were regulatory considerations evaluated? ®Yes ❑No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area. ❑ Anadromous fish ❑ Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species ❑ NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect ❑ Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA) ❑ Publicly owned property ❑ N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer) ❑ Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout ❑ Designated NCNHP reference community ❑ Abuts a 303(d) -listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d) -listed stream What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply) ❑ Blackwater ® Brownwater ❑ Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) ❑ Lunar ❑ Wind ❑ Both Is the assessment area on a coastal island? ❑ Yes ® No Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver? ❑ Yes ® No Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? ❑ Yes ® No Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure (VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable, then rate the assessment area based on evidence an effect. GS VS ❑A ❑A Not severely altered ®B ®B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing, less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration) Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. A ditch <_ 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable. Surf Sub ❑A ❑A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered. ®B ®B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation). ❑C ❑C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines). 3. Water Storage/Surface Relief — assessment area/wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes) Check a box in each column. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT). AA WT 3a. ❑A ❑A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 deep ❑B ❑B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep ®C ®C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep ❑D ❑D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep 3b. ❑A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet ❑B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet ®C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot 4. Soil Texture/Structure — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes) Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape feature. Make soil observations within the top 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for regional indicators. 4a. ❑A Sandy soil ®B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres) ❑C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features ❑D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil ❑E Histosol or histic epipedon 4b. ®A Soil ribbon < 1 inch ❑B Soil ribbon > 1 inch 4c. ®A No peat or muck presence ❑B A peat or muck presence 5. Discharge into Wetland — opportunity metric Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub). Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc. Surf Sub ❑A ❑A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area ❑B ❑B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the treatment capacity of the assessment area ®C ®C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive sedimentation, odor) 6. Land Use — opportunity metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands) Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). WS 5M 2M ❑A ®A ®A > 10% impervious surfaces ❑B ❑B ❑B Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants ®C ❑C ❑C z 20% coverage of pasture ❑D ❑D ❑D s 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land) ❑E ❑E ❑E ? 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb OF OF OF >_ 20% coverage of clear-cut land ❑G ❑G ❑G Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from little or no disturbance in the watershed or hydrologic alterations that prevent drainage and/or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area. 7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer —assessment area/wetland complex condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands) 7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water? ❑Yes ®No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8. Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of wetland. Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed. 7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is wetland? (Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the .water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of wetland. Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.) ❑A >_ 50 feet ❑B From 30 to < 50 feet ❑C From 15 to < 30 feet ❑D From 5 to < 15 feet ❑E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches 7c. Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width. ❑<_ 15 -feet wide ❑> 15 -feet wide ❑ Other open water (no tributary present) 7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water? ❑Yes [:]No 7e. Is stream or other open water sheltered or exposed? ❑Sheltered — adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic. ❑Exposed — adjacent open water with width >_ 2500 feet or regular boat traffic. 8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric (evaluate WT for all marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland only; evaluate WC for Bottomland Hardwood Forest, Headwater Forest, and Riverine Swamp Forest only) Check a box in each column for riverine wetlands only. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT) and the wetland complex at the assessment area (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries. WT WC ❑A ❑A >_ 100 feet El ❑B From 80 to < 100 feet ❑C ®C From 50 to < 80 feet ❑D ❑D From 40 to < 50 feet ❑E ❑E From 30 to < 40 feet ❑F OF From 15 to < 30 feet ❑G ❑G From 5 to < 15 feet ❑H ❑H < 5 feet 9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands) Answer for assessment area dominant landform. ®A Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days) ❑B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation ❑C Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more) 10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands and all marshes) Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition). ❑A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels. ®B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland. ❑C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland. 11. Wetland Size — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column. WT WC FW (if applicable) ❑A ❑A ❑A z 500 acres ❑B ❑B ❑B From 100 to < 500 acres ❑C ❑C ❑C From 50 to < 100 acres ❑D ❑D ❑D From 25 to < 50 acres ❑E ❑E ❑E From 10 to < 25 acres OF OF ❑F From 5 to < 10 acres ®G ❑G ❑G From 1 to < 5 acres ❑H ❑H ❑H From 0.5 to < 1 acre ❑I ®I El From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre ❑J ❑J ❑J From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre ❑K ❑K ®K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut 12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only) ❑A Pocosin is the full extent (>_ 90%) of its natural landscape size. ❑B Pocosin type is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size. 13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric 13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, maintained fields (pasture and agriculture), or open water > 300 feet wide. Well Loosely ❑A ❑A >_ 500 acres ❑B ❑B From 100 to < 500 acres ❑C ❑C From 50 to < 100 acres ❑D ®D From 10 to < 50 acres ®E ❑E < 10 acres ❑F ❑F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats 13b. Evaluate for marshes only. ❑Yes ❑No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands. 14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland) May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include non -forested areas i 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors, and clear -cuts. Consider the eight main points of the compass. Artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in how many directions? If the assessment area is clear cut, select option "C." ❑A 0 ❑ B 1 to 4 ®C 5to8 15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat) ❑A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area. ®B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata. ❑C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition, or expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non - characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species), or exotic species are dominant in at least one stratum. 16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only) ❑A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (< 10% cover of exotics). ®B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics. ❑C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (> 50 % cover of exotics). 17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric 17a. Is vegetation present? ®Yes ❑No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18. 17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands. ❑A >_ 25% coverage of vegetation ❑B < 25% coverage of vegetation 17c. Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure in airspace above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately. AA WT o ❑A [-]A Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes cc: ❑B ❑B Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps U ®C ®C Canopy sparse or absent ❑A ❑A Dense mid-story/sapling layer ❑B ❑B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer ®C ®C Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent ❑A ❑A Dense shrub layer ❑B ❑B Moderate density shrub layer ®C ®C Shrub layer sparse or absent ®A ®A Dense herb layer ❑B ❑B Moderate density herb layer ❑C ❑C Herb layer sparse or absent 18. Snags — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes) ❑A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability). ®B Not 19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes) ❑A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are present. ❑B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12 inch DBH. ®C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees. 20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes) Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris. ❑A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability). ®B Not 21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh only) Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water. ❑A ❑B ❑C ❑D r 22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands and Salt/Brackish Marsh only) Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision. Documentation required if evaluated as B, C, or D. ®A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area. ❑B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area. ❑C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area. ❑D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area. Notes NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet Accompanies User Manual Version 5.0 Wetland Site Name Wetland Type Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N) Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N) Sub -function Rating Summary F u n R c a ti ti o n n Sub -function Metrics 9 H y d r 0 0 9 y Surface Storage and Retention Condition Sub -surface Stora W a t e r Q u a t y Pathogen Change Particulate Change and Retention Condition Condition Condition/Opportunity Opportunity Presence (Y/N) Condition _ N Condition/Opportunity A N Opportunity Presence (Y/N) A Soluble Change Condition it L a O t Physical Structure Condition W L O Landscape Patch Structure Condition W M E D U Vegetation Composition Condition M Function Rating Summary Function Metrics Rating Hydrology Condition Water Quality Condition Condition/Opportunity Opportunity Presence (Y/N) Habitat Condition Overall Wetland Rating LOW G Condition/Opportunity H Y E Opportunity Presence (Y/N) S L O Physical Change Condition W L O Condition/Opportunity W Y E Opportunity Presence (Y/N) S N Pollution Change Condition A N Condition/Opportunity A N Opportunity Presence (Y/N) A it L a O t Physical Structure Condition W L O Landscape Patch Structure Condition W M E D U Vegetation Composition Condition M Function Rating Summary Function Metrics Rating Hydrology Condition Water Quality Condition Condition/Opportunity Opportunity Presence (Y/N) Habitat Condition Overall Wetland Rating LOW �Yat'"'U17g4, y nR ®t VWM•gf�� North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Natural Heritage Program Governor Roy Cooper February 9, 2018 Meagan Jolly Wetlands & Waters, Inc. 529 North Graham Street Charlotte, NC 28202 RE: Ingle Property Dear Meagan Jolly: Secretary Susi H_ Hamilton NCNHDE-5301 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, 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 and is included for reference. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed area within a one -mile radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report. 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 (DNP), Registered Heritage Area (RHA), Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) 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 rodney.butleKa ncdcr.gov or 919.707.8603. Sincerely, NC Natural Heritage Program MAILING ADDRESS: Telephoner (919) 707-81D7 LOCATION - 1651 Mail Service Center www.ncnhp.org 121 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27699-1651 Raleigh, NC 276D3 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area Ingle Property February 9, 2018 NCNHDE-5301 No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area There are no documented element occurrences (of medium to very high accuracy) that intersect with the project area. Please note, however, that although the NCNHP database does not show records for rare species within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present; it may simply mean that the area has not been surveyed. The use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare species are found, the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our database. No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type Guilford County Open Space Guilford County: multiple local government Local Government 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 (DNP), Registered Natural Heritage Area (RHA), or Federally -listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project. Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve,ora/ccontent/help. Data query generated on February 9, 2018; source: NCNHP, 01 January 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. Page 2 of 4 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Ingle Property February 9, 2018 NCNHDE-5301 Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Group Observation Occurrence Low Date Rank Butterfly 34484 Neonympha helicta Helicta Satyr 1980 -Pre H No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Accuracy Federal State Global State Status Status Rank Rank 5 -Very Significantly G3G4 S1? Low Rare Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type - Guilford County Open Space Guilford County: multiple local government Local Government Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve org/content/helo. Data query generated on February 9, 2018; source: NCNHP, 01 January 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. Page 3 of 4 1 Whitastt N W+L S February 9, 2018 ❑ Project Boundary ❑ Buffered Project Boundary Managed Area (MAREA) Page 4 of 4 1:24,307 0 0.2 0.4 0.8 mi 0 0.325 0.65 1.3 km Sources Esri, HERE. Del - r . Inter—p. irwrement P Corp., GEBCO. USGS. FAO. NPS, NRCAN, G -Base, ION. Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey. Esri Japan, METI. Esri China (Hong Kong), "sstopo. Mopmylndm, O OpenStreetMap contribubrs, and the GIS User Community