20180180 Ver 2_BPDP - DWR Comments_20190308

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Hollowell Bank Parcel Development Plan
Riparian Buffer & Nutrient Mitigation Bank
DWR 42018-0180v2
Wayne County, North Carolina
Neuse River Basin (HUC 03020201)
February 2019
Prepared by:
WATER & LAND SOLUTIONS
7721 SIX FORKS ROAD SUITE 130, RALEIGH, NC 27615
(919) 614 - 5111 I waterlandsolutions.com

Hollowell Bank Parcel Development Plan
Table of Contents
1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Project Location............................................................................................................................4
1.2 ProjectDescription .......................................................................... ........ ...... ......
4
2 Project Area - Existing Conditions..............................................................................................................5
2.1 Reach Descriptions........................................................................................................................5
2.2 Existing Wetlands-- ...................................................................................................... ...........
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2.3 Soi Is...............................................................................................................................................
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2.4 Existing Vegetative Communities ................ ................
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2.5 Threatened and Endangered Species...........................................................................................7
2.6 Cultural Resources........................................................................................................................7
2.7 Constraints... ....... ............... ........ I I ....... I ....... I ... ................... I ... —, .... .......... 11 ... ... I ... —, ........
8
2.8 FEMA Floodplain / Floodway Mapping.........................................................................................8
3 Proposed Neuse Buffer & Nutrient Offset Restoration Plan.....................................................................8
3.1 Parcel Preparation........................................................................................................................8
3.2 Riparian Restoration.......................................................................... ...........9
3.3 Riparian Preservation... ... .............. ........... ...... ........ ..... .......9
3.4 Planting........................................................................................................... ....10
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4 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan ...... ................................. ...................................................................
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4.1 Monitoring Protocol....................................................................................................................10
4.2 Adaptive Management Plan.......................................................................................................11
4.3 Conservation Easement ...................................... ...11
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5 Credit Release Schedule...........................................................................................................................11
6 Financial Assurance..................................................................................................................................12
7 Mitigation Potential ............... ................ ................ ................ .................... ............ ................ ............ .... ..13
8 Citations ....... ....... ..... ........... ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................
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Figures
Figure1...............................................................................................................................Service Area Map
Figure2.........................................................................................................................Project Location Map
Figure3.................................................................................................................................. NRCS Soils Map
Figure 4 .................................................. ................
............................................................ .... Floodplain Map
Figure5.............................................................................................................................Existing Conditions
Figure 6................................................................................Proposed Buffer and Nutrient Restoration Plan
Figure 7.............................................................................Stream and Wetland Mitigation Conceptual Plan
Figures Sa and b................................................................................................... Proposed Monitoring Map
Appendices
Appendix A............................................................................................... ❑WR Determinations and Viability
Appendix8..................................................................................................... ... Photo Log
Appendix C..................................................................................................... Model Conservation Easement
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1 Introduction
The Hollowell Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Bank Parcel ("Parcel") is proposed under the terms
and conditions of the Hollowell Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Banking Instrument {MBI}, made
and entered into by Water and Land Solutions, LLC (WLS), acting as Bank Sponsor ("Sponsor"), and the
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ("NCDE(X'), Division of Water Resources ("DWR").
The Parcel shall be planned and designed according to the MBI, 15A NCAC 02B .024, and the Consolidated
Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295, which became effective on November 1, 2015. The Bank
Parcel Development Pian ("BPDP") will be designed in concurrence with the WL5 Neuse 01 Umbrella
Mitigation Bank, Hallowell Mitigation Site (SAW #2017-00159). The mitigation plan for the Hollowell
Mitigation Site has not been submitted to the Interagency Review Team, but a prospectus has been
approved.
This Parcel is proposed to provide riparian buffer and nutrient offset mitigation credits for unavoidable
impacts due to development in the Neuse River Basin, United States Geologic Survey (USGS) 8 -digit
Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 03020201, excluding the Falls Lake watershed. Nutrient offset credits may be
used for stormwater requirements for new and existing development requiring nutrient offsets. The
Parcel service area is depicted in Figure 1.
1.1 Project Location
The Parcel (35.35814 N, 78.11542 W) is located in Wayne County, North Carolina, approximately seven
miles southwest of the Town of Goldsboro (Figure 2). The site boundary is within the 8 -digit HUC
03020201, in the NCDEQ sub -basin 03-04-02 (Warm Water Thermal Regime). To access the site from
Raleigh, NC, take Exit 309 from 1-40 for US Highway 70 East and continue for approximately 17 miles. Keep
left for U5 70 Bypass East and continue approximately four miles and turn right onto Creechs Mill Road.
Continue on Creechs Mill Road for approximately three miles and turn left onto Brogden Road and
continue approximately eight miles. Continue onto Old Smithfield Road approximately one mile and turn
right onto Lassiter Road. Continue on Lassiter Road approximately two miles and turn right onto Ferry
Bridge Road. Continue on Ferry Bridge Road for approximately two miles and turn left onto Stevens Mill
Road. Continue on Stevens Mill Road approximately two miles and arrive at the site entrance on the left.
1.2 Project Description
The Parcel encompasses land along unnamed tributaries to the Neuse River in Wayne County, NC, and is
in row crop agricultural and silvicultural land use- Historically, the project stream reaches have been
extensively ditched to promote rapid drainage from the adjacentfarm fields. This disturbance has resulted
in stream channel incision and a permanent disconnection from the streams' relic ffoodplain. Most of the
project stream reaches have been completely or partially cleared with some areas of forested or
successional riparian buffer. Currently, the project reaches act as significant sources of nutrient
contamination to the project watershed and the Neuse River.
The project will involve the restoration and preservation of Neuse buffers in order to help reduce non -
point source discharge of contaminants into streams and agricultural ditch channels within the Neuse
River basin. The project area is comprised of two separate easement locations and is approximately 69.92
acres, which includes the stream and wetland mitigation areas. The western easement area consists of
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UT1-131 and UT1-132 which drain directly to the Neuse River. The eastern easement area consists of UT2-
R1, UT2-R2, UT2-R3, which drain directly to the Neuse River; and UT2A and UT2B, which drain to the
mainstem UT2. The Neuse River is listed as a 'Class C' nutrient sensitive water (C; NSW), according to the
North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) (2018).
Out of the 69.92 acres, 17.65 acres will be restored for Neuse buffer credit, 29.66 acres will be restored
for nutrient offset restoration credit, and 5.50 acres will be buffer preservation. There will be 2.31 acres
of non -credited buffer preservation in the easement area. In general, Neuse buffer widths will extend 50
feet and nutrient offset restoration area widths will extend 200 feet from the top of the channel bank.
The buffer preservation credit is classified as alternative mitigation under Ruie .0295 (o) and is discussed
in Section 3.3. The DWR performed an onsite Site Viability for Suffer Mitigation and Nutrient Offset on
January 11, 2019 (letter dated February 5, 2019) for the Parcel (Appendix A).
2 Project Area - Existing Conditions
2.1 Reach Descriptions
UT1-111 originates as a small headwater stream and wetland complex at the top of the catchment. The
perennial stream reach has a drainage area of 184 acres. Due to historic land use activities (silviculture),
it is likely the stream was straightened and manipulated as it flows through the existing agricultural fields.
The riparian buffer and habitat features along this reach segment have been degraded through the
removal of native buffer vegetation and draining manipulation activities to implement silviculture
practices. Ditch I (D1) drains directly to UT1-R1 and has a drainage area of 29 acres.
UT1-R2 continues flowing towards the Neuse River. UTI -R2 has a drainage area of 260 acres. Because of
historic land use activities (row crop agriculture), the stream has been straightened and deepened,
thereby draining any associated wetlands. There is also a series of small lateral ditches that connect to
the primary flow path. UT1-R2 is actively subject to water quality stressors, mainly in the form of nutrient
inputs and minimal riparian buffer widths,
UT2-R1 originates at a hillslope seep within a relatively undeveloped drainage area. The drainage area Is
approximately 45 acres. The headwater stream is currently a high functioning, multi -thread channel with
associated riparian wetlands before flowing into the adjacent field area. As the tributary flows to its
confluence with UT2A, the channel has been relocated against the edge of the field and straightened to
maintain oversized ditch characteristics. UT2C is an intermittent tributary that flows into UT2-111.
As UT2-R2 transitions from the wooded area of UT2-R1 to downstream below the road crossing, the
stream remains channelized with no riparian buffer vegetation. The perennial tributary has a drainage
area of 252 acres. UT2-R2 is actively subject to water quality stressors, mainly in the form of nutrient
inputs and minimal riparian buffer widths. Ditch 2 (DZ) drains directly to UT2-R2 and has a drainage area
of 22 acres.
UT2-R3 continues flowing to the north towards the Neuse River. UT2-R3 has a drainage area of 512 acres.
The stream and associated wetlands in this area have been manipulated in the past (culvert crossing and
row crop agriculture), however the current stream conditions are mostly stable throughout the entire
reach length. In addition, preliminary investigations identified significant mussel (Elliptio sp.) communities
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along the wooded portion of UT2-R3. The presence of the mussels offers a unique opportunity for long-
term protection of these critical aquatic habitats. UT2-R3 is actively subject to water quality stressors,
mainly in the form of nutrient inputs and marginal riparian buffer widths.
UT2A is a small headwater tributary that flows east towards the culvert crossing and UT2-R2. Within the
Parcel, the stream has been straightened and deepened, thereby draining any associated wetlands. The
reach is oversized and exhibits little to no habitat value. The drainage area is 59 acres. UT2-112 is actively
subject to water quality stressors, mainly in the form of nutrient inputs and minimal riparian buffer widths.
UT26 is a perennial tributary that flows to the mainstem along UT2-R2. The valley is moderately to well -
defined in this area, and the reach is mostly stable and exhibits minimal bank erosion. The channel appears
to be within its natural valley, and the existing buffer is vegetated.
2.2 Existing Wetlands
Preliminary site investigations determined that degraded jurisdictional wetlands are present throughout
the headwater stream valleys. After on-site streams were ditched, straightened and/or deepened,
groundwater elevations were altered such that many of the historic riparian wetlands along the relic
floodplain were drained and lost. These areas have been utilized for agricultural use over the past 60 years
and have lost the majority of their historic wetland function. Areas within the site that were not timbered
or where stream sections were not severely modified maintain the presence of jurisdictional wetlands.
2.3 Soils
The Parcel is located in the Inner Coastal Plain Physiographic Region. The project area is located along the
Neuse River which represents a transitional zone or fall line between the eastern Piedmont and Inner
Coastal Plain. As shown on the NRCS Soils Map (Figure 3), there are seven main soil types an the Parcel:
Bibb sandy Ioam, Lumbee sandy loam, Pantego loam, Weston loamy sand, KenansviIle loamy sand, Norfolk
loam, and Torhunta loam. The Parcel soils are commonly defined by a sandy loam surface layer,
predominantly sandy and loamy subsoil alluvium with loamy silty marine deposits.
Table 1.
Project Soil Types
Map Unit
Soil Name
Hydrologic Soil
Drainage
Location
Symbol
Bb
Bibb sandy loam, 0-2%
Group
A/D
Class
Poorly
Eastern area of UT2-R2, UT2-R3,
slopes
and UT26
Lv
Lumbee sandy loam, 0-
B/D
Poorly
Southern area of UTI -R1 and UT1-
2% slopes
R2
Po
Pantego loam, 0-196
BSD
Very poorly
Northern area of UTI -R2
slopes
We
Weston loamy sand, 0-
A/D
Poorly
UT2-R1 and UTZA
2% slopes
Ke
Kenansville loamy sand,
A
Well
Middle of western easement area
0-3% slopes
NaB
Norfolk loam, 2-5%
A
Well
Western area of UT2-R3 and UT2-B;
slopes
northern area of UTI -R2
To
Torhunta loam, 0-2°,6
ASD
Very poorly
Far eastern area of eastern
slopes
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2.4 Existing Vegetative Communities
Row Crop Areas
The majority of the Parcel is in row crop production as soybean and corn (right bank of UT1-R1, UT1-R2,
UT2-R2, UT2A, and left bank of UT2-113). There is some fringe growth of immature native vegetation on
UT1-R2. These areas are being proposed for riparian restoration to generate buffer and nutrient offset
credits.
Forested Areas
UT1-R1 originates in a regenerated forest area consisting of red maple (Acer rubrum), sweetgum
(Liquidambarstyrociflua), and loblolly pine (Pinus toeda). Downstream, there is a ditch that drains directly
to this reach that has a fringe buffer of red maple, sweetgum, and Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense). The
left bank of this reach is forested, and the right bank is in crop production. The downstream portion of
UT1-132 drains directly to the Neuse River and consists of bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) and swamp
tupelo (Nyssa biflora) on the right bank.
UT2-R1 originates in a bottomland hardwood forest consisting of water oak (Quercus nigra), swamp
chestnut oak (Quercus michouxii), sweetgum, red maple, and American Holly (flex opaco) in the
understory. UT2B and the right bank of UT2-R3 is entirely forested and is a bottomland hardwood forest
with similar canopy species as UT2-R1. The left bank has varying levels of forested buffer.
The surrounding land has been periodically logged, and many tree species located in surrounding riparian
areas are now mid successional. The species in these areas are not necessarily indicative of what would
have been on site before human disturbance.
Invasive species
There are currently no Substantial communities of invasive plant species within the proposed project
boundaries. There is Chinese Privet on the fringe buffer of the ditch in the floodplain of UT1-R1; however,
there is also regrowth of native species and spot treatment will occur in this area.
2.5 Threatened and Endangered Species
Based on a review of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) database, there is currently one federally -
listed threatened and endangered species known to occur in Wayne County: red -cockaded woodpecker
(Picoides borealis). Project implementation is not anticipated to have a negative impact on this
species.
2.6 Cultural Resources
In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, WLS investigated and confirmed that the
proposed project area and property do not contain nor are adjacent to any properties listed by the
National Register of Historic Places or the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (NCSHPO),
There are no properties currently on the National Register of Historic Places within ane mile of the Parcel,
and the nearest site is the Stevens Mill, which is approximately one mile from the project area. On-site
investigations and discussions with the landowners have not disclosed any potential resources or
occurrences of this type on the property.
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2.7 Constraints
There are no existing easements on the Parcel. There is an existing private overhead electric utility corridor
that runs east to west across the site. A narrow break has been included perpendicularly across the
conservation easement boundary along the limits of the described existing utility corridor. Any easement
breaks will permanently exclude the existing easement corridors from the conservation easement
boundary, Also, there is an existing culverted road crossing at UT2-R2 and UTI-RZ. The culvert sizes and
locations may remain, and therefore will be excluded from the conservation easement boundary.
2.8 FEMA floodplain / Floodway Mapping
The downstream portions of UT1 and UT2 are located within a FEMA regulated floodplain (Zone 'AE')
(Figure 4). While it is not anticipated that there will be issues associated with FEMA permitting or
documentation, WL5 will coordinate with the local floodplain administrator as needed and prepare the
required documentation to obtain approval for any FEMA regulated impacts. In addition, the project will
be designed so that any increase in flooding will be contained within the project boundary and will not
impact adjacent landowners; therefore, hydrologic trespass will not be a concern.
3 Proposed Neuse Buffer & Nutrient Offset Restoration Plan
Riparian restoration and preservation adjacent to streams was approved by the DWR in their letter dated
February 5, 2019 (Attachment A). This site is also being proposed as a stream and wetland mitigation
bank, and restoration of riparian areas will be accomplished through the goals and methods outlined by
the WLS Neuse 01 Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument, Hollowell Mitigation Plan (SAW -2017-00159)
and the Hallowell Riparian Buffer Nutrient Offset Mitigation Banking Instrument. All riparian restoration
and preservation buffer mitigation activities along channels will begin from the tops of the banks and
extend a maximum of 200 feet perpendicular to the stream channel where possible pursuant to ISA NCAC
028.0295 (effective November 1, 2015) and for nutrient offset credits pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0240.
Riparian restoration adjacent to the ditch will begin from the top of the ditch bank and extend outward
200 feet.
All applicable federal, state, and local documentation, permits, and/or authorizations will be acquired as
part of implementing the above-mentioned mitigation plan and will be provided to DWR as part of the
As -Built Report, including Section 401, Section 404 and Sediment and Erosion Control permits. The
restoration of the Parcel will require converting existing agriculture land use practices within riparian
areas adjacent to streams and ditches into a dense and diverse vegetated riparian forest. The riparian
areas will be replanted with appropriate native tree species. The restoration of the riparian buffer will
provide stabilization and improve water quality to tributaries that drain directly to the Neuse River.
3.1 Parcel Preparation
The current land uses adjacent to the streams and ditch proposed for riparian restoration are primarily
non -forested croplands (Figure 5). The forested fringe buffers are proposed for riparian buffer
preservation. The riparian restoration areas will require limited site preparation in addition to the stream
and wetland construction; however, it will include select herbicide treatments or select mechanical
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clearing to remove undesirable underbrush or invasive species as needed. Diffuse flow will be maintained
in the buffers.
The Sponsor might utilize mechanical equipment periodically in the first few years after planting to
enhance vegetative growth. Mowing will not take place within the first 50 feet (Zone A) of restored buffer
after planting unless absolutely necessary. Additionally, selective applications of a pre -emergent herbicide
will be used to control weedy competition.
3.2 Riparian Restoration
A riparian headwater valley restoration approach is proposed for UTI -R1, UT2-112, and UT2A. Headwater
stream restoration activities will include excavating a broader floodplain at or slightly above the existing
bed elevation and will seek to restore groundwater hydrology and connection of surface flows. The
restoration of UT1-R1 will end near the field edge as the valley turns to the northeast towards the Neuse
River. At this location, the channel will gradually transition into a single thread channel and the ditch that
flows offsite will be plugged up to the property line. UTI -R2 and UT2-R3 will involve restoration by
constructing a single thread meandering channel across the geomorphic floodplain, increasing the
width/depth ratio, and raising the streambed (Rosgen Priority Level 1). Both ditches (D1 and D2) are viable
for buffer and nutrient offset credits per 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(8), Figure 5 depicts the nutrient and buffer
restoration plan based on existing top of bank conditions. Figure 7 depicts the stream and wetland
conceptual plan. The nutrient and/or buffer credits that are located adjacent to coastal headwater valley
restoration will be based on the centerline of the channel in the As -Built Report.
The revegetation plan for the entire riparian restoration area will include permanent seeding, planting
bare root trees, live stakes, and controlling invasive species growth. The riparian restoration efforts along
the project streams will be adjacent to reconstructed stream banks and will extend from a minimum of
50 feet to a maximum of 200 feet from top of bank. The riparian restoration efforts along the project ditch
will extend to 200 feet from the top of bank.
The riparian restoration activities will occur with the stream mitigation activities and not before.
Therefore, the mitigation area where riparian restoration is being performed may be altered slightly
depending on the implementation of the Hollowell Stream and Wetiand Mitigation Bank. The riparian
restoration areas will be surveyed and information provided in the As -Built report and As -Built Survey.
The As -Built report will also include any deviations that were made to the approved BPDP.
3.3 Riparian Preservation
Riparian buffer preservation will include permanently protecting existing forested riparian areas with a
conservation easement. This will include sections of UT1-131 (not for credit), the upstream area of UT2-RI
(not for credit), approximately 50-75 feet of the left bank of UT2-R3, and UT2B.
No more than 25 percent of the total area of buffer mitigation will be used for preservation credit pursuant
to 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(5) and 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(4), and preservation buffer areas in excess will be
protected in the conservation easement and not applied for credit. Approximately 2.31 acres of buffer
preservation are protected on UT1-R1 and UTI -132, but are not being credited. Buffer preservation can
only generate buffer mitigation credit and is not transferrable into nutrient offset credits.
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3.4 Planting
The specific species composition to be planted was selected based on the community type, observation
of occurrence of species in riparian buffers adjacent to the Parcel, and best professional judgement on
species establishment and anticipated Site conditions in the early years following project implementation.
Trees will be planted at a density sufficient to meet the performance standards outlined in Rule 15A NCAC
02B 0295 of 260 trees per acre at the end of five years. No one tree species will be greater than 50 percent
of the established stems. An appropriate riparian seed mix will also be applied to provide temporary
ground cover for sail stabilization and reduction of sediment loss during rain events in areas disturbed by
stream and wetland construction, as necessary. This will be followed by an appropriate permanent seed
mixture. Planting is scheduled for Winter 2020 and the list of species proposed are shown in Table 2;
however, the actual planting list will be provided in the As -Built report.
Table 1. Tree Planting Zest
River birch Betula nigra
Green ash Froxinus pennsylvanico
American Sycamore Platanus occidentalis
Tulip poplar
Uriodendron tulipifera
Swamp tupelo
Nysso biflora
WHlow oak
Quercus phellos
Water oak
Quercus nigra
4 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
4.1 Monitoring Protocol
Permanent vegetation monitoring plots will be installed and evaluated within the buffer restoration
and/or nutrient offset areas to measure the survival of the planted trees. Riparian buffer vegetation
monitoring will be based on the Carolina Vegetation Survey -Ecosystem Enhancement Program Protocol
for Retarding Vegetation: Level 1-2 Plot Sampling Only Version 4.2. Annual vegetation monitoring will
occur each year for a minimum of five years and will be conducted during the fall season with the first
year occurring at least five months from initial planting. Thirty-nine vegetation monitoring plots will be
installed, and will be 100 meters squared in size, and will cover at least two percent of the 47.31 acres of
riparian restoration area. Plots will be randomly placed throughout the planted riparian areas. The
approximate location of the plots is shown on Figures Ba and b. Photos will be taken from all photo points
each monitoring year and provided in the annual reports. All planted stems will be marked with flagging
tape and recorded. Some, but not all, of the vegetation plots will be monitored for both the buffer/
nutrient bank and the stream/wetland hank.
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Planting is scheduled for winter 2020. The first annual monitoring activities will commence at the end of
the first growing seasons, at least five months after planting has Been completed and no earlier than the
fall season. The following data will be recorded for all trees in the plots: species, common name, height,
planting date (or volunteer), and grid location. The total number of volunteer woody stems will also be
documented and reported. The measures of vegetative success for the Parcel will be the survival of at
least four native hardwood tree species, where no one species is greater than 50 percent of the
established stems, established at a density of at least 250 planted trees per acre at the end of Year 5.
Appropriate native volunteer stems of native hardwood tree species may be included to meet the
performance standards upon DWR approval. Visual inspections and photos will be taken to ensure that
preservation areas are being maintained and compliant. The Sponsor shall submit the annual monitoring
report to DWR by December 31st of each year for five consecutive years and will follow the terms and
conditions of the MBI.
4.2 Adaptive Management Plan
In the event the site or a specific component of the site fails to achieve the necessary performance
standards as specified in the approved BPDP, the Sponsor shall notify and coordinate with NCDWR to
develop a remedial action plan. The remedial action plan should describe the source or reason for the
failure, a concise description of the corrective measures that are proposed, and a time frame for the
implementation of the corrective measures.
4.3 Conservation Easement
Easement boundaries will be identified in the field to ensure clear distinction between the Parcel and
adjacent properties. Boundaries may be identified by fence, marker, bollard, post, tree blazing, or other
means as allowed by site conditions and/or conservation easement. Boundaries will be marked with signs
identifying the property as a mitigation site and will include the name of the long-term steward and a
contact number. Boundary markers disturbed, damaged, or destroyed will be repaired and/ or replaced
on an as needed basis. The easement boundary will be checked annually as part of monitoring activities,
and the conditions as well as any maintenance performed will be reported in the annual monitoring
reports to NC DWR.
The Conservation Easement will be assigned to an approved land trust. All monitoring activities, including
periodic inspections of the site to ensure that restrictions required in the Conservation Easement are
upheld, are the responsibility of WL5 until the Parcel is transferred to the land trust.
5 Credit Release Schedule
Upon submittal of all appropriate documentation by the Sponsor, and subsequent approval by DWR, it is
agreed that the mitigation credits associated with the Parcel will be released as described in Table 3.
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Table 3. Credit Release Schedule
Instrument and BPDP Approved by DWR, Conservation Easement
20
Recorded and Financial Assurance Posted
Mitigation Site Earthwork, Planting and;nstaliation of Monitoring
20
Devices Completed
Monitoring Financial Assurance Posted and Approval of As -Built
10
Report
Monitoring Report #1 Approved by the DWR* and financial assurance
renewed
10
Monitoring Report #2 Approved by the DWR* and financial assurance
renewed
10
Monitoring Report #3 Approved by the DWR* and financial assurance
renewed
10
Item B (1) of Section X in this Instrument has been completed and
approved by DWR.
5
No remaining credits will be released until the conservation easement has been assigned to an
approved land
trust or stewardship
Monitoring Report #4 Approved by the DWR* and financial assurance
renewed
5
Monitoring Report #5 Approved by the DWR* and final site visit by
DWR has been conducted
10
Total
100
* DWR approval provided upon a determination that the site is meeting success criteria contained within the
approved BPDP
6 Financial Assurance
Fallowing approval of the Hollowell BPDP, the Sponsor will provide financial assurances in the form of a
Performance Bond from a surety that is rated no less than "A-" as rated by A. M. Best. Financial assurances
will be payable at the direction of the DWR to its designee or to a standby trust. The initial performance
bond will be for 100 percent of the implementation costs, but not less than $150,000. In lieu of posting
the performance bond, the Sponsor may elect to construct the project prior to the first credit release.
After completion of the construction and monitoring devices a monitoring bond in the amount of
$100,000 will be secured to implement the monitoring and maintenance of the riparian restoration areas
for a minimum of five years. Upon DWR approval, this may be lowered each year based on the adjusted
cost to complete the monitoring.
Performance bonds for monitoring shall be renewed to cover the next years monitoring period, with
confirmation of renewal provided to DWR with each annual monitoring report when applicable. DWR
reserves the right to alter the credit release schedule if monitoring reports are submitted without proof
of bond renewals when applicable.
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7 Mitigation Potential
Approximately 69.92 acres will be protected with a permanent conservation easement, which includes
the Hollowell Mitigation Bank. The Bank has the potential to generate approximately 17.65 acres (768,834
ft') of riparian buffer restoration credits, 29.66 acres (67,417.77 lbs. Nitrogen) of nutrient offset credits,
and approximately 5.50 acres [26,528 ft'] of riparian buffer preservation credits. The Sponsor may use the
17.65 acres of riparian buffer restoration mentioned above for either riparian buffer credit or nutrient
offset credit, but not both. The remaining acres within the Conservation Easement, will be used for
wetland and stream mitigation pursuant to the Hollowell Mitigation Bank.
The Sponsor must request and receive approval from DWR prior to any credit conversions and transfers
to the credit ledgers. With each conversion and transfer request submitted to the DWR, the Sponsor will
provide all updated credit ledgers showing all transactions that have occurred up to the date of the
request.
The Sponsor will maintain three credit ledgers: one for buffer restoration credits, one for buffer
preservation credits, and one for Nitrogen nutrient offset credits. The total potential nutrient offset
mitigation credits and riparian buffer that the Parcel will generate is summarized in Table 4.
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Riparian Buffer Credits
Riparian
Total Credit Per Credit
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Mitigation Type
Mitigation Credits (sq. ft.)
Widths
Acreage Acre (ftp) Ratio
Credit
UTI -R1, UTI -R2,
bitch 1, UT2-112,
0-50,
Restoration
ti.23
43,560
1:1
1
489,179 f t2 (11.23 ac)
UT2A, ditch 2,
UT2B
51 100
UT1-R2, UT2-R2,
Restoration
5.42
43,564
1:1
I
279,655ft2 (6.42 ac)
UT2-R3
0 50'
UT2-R1, UT2-R3,
Preservation
4.05
43,564
10:1
1
17,642ft2 (0.41 ac)
UT2B
Subject Streams
51-100'
UT2-R3
preservation
486
43,564
10:1
1
3,746 f t2 (0 . 09 ac)
Subject Streams
0-1001
UT2C
Preservation Non
0.59
43,560
5:1
1
5,140ft' (0.12 ac)
Subject Streams
Total Restoration Credits
17.65
768,834 W (17.65 ac)
26,528 ft' (0.61 ac)
Total Preservation Credits
5.50
includes raties & reductions
Buffer Preservation Non -Credited
2.31
UTI -RI & UT1-R2 has protected, but uncredited areas
Nutrient Offset
Credits
Widths Features Mitigation Type
Total
Credit Per Credit Mitigation Credits (Il,$)
Acreage
Acre (lbs) Ratio
UTI -81, Ditch 1,
101-200'
UTI -112, UT2 R2,
Restoration
29.66
2,273.02
N/A
67,417.77
UT2-R3, UT2A,
❑itch 2
TOTAL
29.66
67,417.77
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8 Citations
Lee, T. L, Peet, R. K., Roberts, S. D., and Wentworth, T. R. 2005. CVS-EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation,
Version 4.2. http://cvs.bio.unc.edu/protocol/cvs-eep-protocoiv4.2- ievl-2.pdf.
NC Environmental Management Commission. 2014. Rule 1SA NCAC 026.0295 - Mitigation Program
Requirements for the Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Buffers.
United States Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Threatened and Endangered
Species in North Carolina (County Listing). Wayne County. 2017.
USDA, Soil Conservation Service,1974. Soil Survey of Wayne County.
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