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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID. SAW -2007-01984-336 County: Gaston USGS Quad: Mt. Holly
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner / Authorized Agent: NorthPointe Group, Att'n: Mr. Jeff Hebeler
Address: 308 East 8th Street, Suite 401
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Telephone No.:
Size and location of property (water body, road name/number, town, etc.): Arbordale S/D located on a
125 acre tract at the end of Eslynn Road; between Stanley and Mt. Holly
Description of projects area and activity: Impact 128 LF (30 LF -temporary) of South Stanley Creek
and UT's -South Stanley Creek for utility stream crossings and a road crossing in association with
the construction of a residential development.
Applicable Law: ® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
❑ Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number:
Nationwide Permit Number: 29
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the
attached Nationwide conditions and your submitted plans. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation
from your submitted plans may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order and/or appropriate
legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide authorization
is modified, suspended, or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide permit
authorization is reissued and/or modified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified
below, provided it complies with all requirements of the modified nationwide permit. If the nationwide permit
authorization expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with
the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i.e. are under construction) or
are under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit, will remain authorized provided the activity
is completed within 12 months of the date of the nationwide's expiration, modification, or revocation, unless
discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify, suspend, or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality
Certification. You should contact the NC Division of Water Quality (telephone [phone]) to determine
Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA), prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management.
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other
required Federal, State or local approvals/permits.
If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of
Engineers regulatory program, please contact Mr. Steve Chapin at [phone] x224.
Corps Regulatory Official Steve Cha in Date: July 30, 2007
Expiration Date of Verification: July 30, 2009
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us
ensure we continue to do so, please complete the attached Satisfaction Survey or visit
http://www.saw.usace.army.miI/WETLANDS/index.html to complete the survey online.
Copy Furnished:
CWS (Craig Wyant)

Permit Number: SAW -2007-01984-336
Permit Type: NW29
Name of County: Gaston
Name of Permittee: NorthPointe Group, Att'n: Mr. Jeff Hebeler
Date of Issuance: July 30, 2007
Project Manager: Steve Chapin
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the
permit, sign this certification and return it to the following address:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Attention: CESAW-RG-A
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by an U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers representative. If you fail to comply with this permit you are subject to
permit suspension, modification, or revocation.
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the said permit, and required mitigation was
completed in accordance with the permit conditions.
Signature of Permittee
Date

JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Revised 8/13/04
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
DISTRICT OFFICE: Wilmington
FILE NUMBER: SAW -2007-01984-336
PROJECT LOCATION INFORMATION:
State: NC
County: Gaston
Center coordinates of site (latitude/longitude): 35.3389 / 81.0637
Approximate size of area (parcel) reviewed, including uplands: 125 acres.
Name of nearest waterway: S. Stanley Creek
Name of watershed: Catawba
JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Completed: Desktop determination El Date:
Site visit(s) 9'; Date(s): 6/13/07
Jurisdictional Determination (JD):
❑ Preliminary JD - Based on available information, ❑ there appear to be (or) ❑ there appear to be no "waters of the
United States" and/or "navigable waters of the United States" on the project site. A preliminary JD is not appealable
(Reference 33 CFR part 331).
Approved JD —An approved JD is an appealable action (Reference 33 CFR part 331).
Check all that apply:
'', There are "navigable waters of the United States" (as defined by 33 CFR part 329 and associated guidance) within
the reviewed area. Approximate size of jurisdictional area:
El. There are "waters of the United States" (as defined by 33 CFR part 328 and associated guidance) within the
reviewed area. Approximate size of jurisdictional area: 128 LF of stream channel
There are "isolated, non -navigable, intra -state waters or wetlands" within the reviewed area.
ED Decision supported by SWANCC/Migratory Bird Rule Information Sheet for Determination of No
Jurisdiction.
BASIS OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION:
A. Waters defined under 33 CFR part 329 as "navigable waters of the United States":
El The presence of waters that are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide and/or are presently used, or have been used in
the past, or may be susceptible for use to transport interstate or foreign commerce.
B. Waters defined under 33 CFR part 328.3(a) as "waters of the United States":
(1) The presence of waters, which are currently used, or were used in the past, or may be susceptible to use in
interstate or foreign commerce, including all waters which are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide.
(2) The presence of interstate waters including interstate wetlands.
0 (3) The presence of other waters such as intrastate lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent streams), mudflats,
sandflats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet meadows, playa lakes, or natural ponds, the use, degradation or
destruction of which could affect interstate commerce including any such waters (check all that apply):
❑ (i) which are or could be used by interstate or foreign travelers for recreational or other purposes.
❑ (ii) from which fish or shellfish are or could be taken and sold in interstate or foreign commerce.
❑ (iii) which are or could be used for industrial purposes by industries in interstate commerce.
Q (4) Impoundments of waters otherwise defined as waters of the US.
(5) The presence of a tributary to a water identified in (1) — (4) above.
(6) The presence of territorial seas.
❑� (7) The presence of wetlands adjacent2 to other waters of the US, except for those wetlands adjacent to other wetlands.
Rationale for the Basis of Jurisdictional Determination (applies to any boxes checked above). The site contains
wetlands as determined by the USACE 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and is adjacent to stream channels
that exhibit indicators of ordinary high water marks. The stream channels on the property are unnamed
tributaries to S. Stanley Creek and S. Stanley Creek which flows into Dutchmans Creek which flows into the
Catawba River which is navigable -in -fact in South Carolina.
Lateral Extent of Jurisdiction: (Reference: 33 CFR parts 328 and 329)
Ordinary High Water Mark indicated by: N High Tide Line indicated by:
® clear, natural line impressed on the bank ❑ oil or scum line along shore objects
❑' the presence of litter and debris ❑ fine shell or debris deposits (foreshore)
❑R'' changes in the character of soil ❑ physical markings/characteristics

❑ destruction of terrestrial vegetation ❑ tidal gages
El shelving ❑ other:
0; other:
Q' Mean High Water Mark indicated by:
❑ survey to available datum; ❑ physical markings; ❑ vegetation lines/changes in vegetation types.
Wetland boundaries, as shown on the attached wetland delineation map and/or in a delineation report prepared by:
CWS
Basis For Not Asserting Jurisdiction:
ME The reviewed area consists entirely of uplands.
Unable to confirm the presence of waters in 33 CFR part 328(a)(1, 2, or 4-7).
❑' Headquarters declined to approve jurisdiction on the basis of 33 CFR part 328.3(a)(3).
The Corps has made a case -specific determination that the following waters present on the site are not Waters of the
United States:
❑ Waste treatment systems, including treatment ponds or lagoons, pursuant to 33 CFR part 328.3.
❑ Artificially irrigated areas, which would revert to upland if the irrigation ceased.
❑ Artificial lakes and ponds created by excavating and/or diking dry land to collect and
retain water and which are used exclusively for such purposes as stock watering, irrigation, settling basins, or
rice growing.
❑ Artificial reflecting or swimming pools or other small ornamental bodies of water created
by excavating and/or diking dry land to retain water for primarily aesthetic reasons.
❑ Water -filled depressions created in dry land incidental to construction activity and pits excavated in dry land for
the purpose of obtaining fill, sand, or gravel unless and until the construction or excavation operation is
abandoned and the resulting body of water meets the definition of waters of the United States found at 33 CFR
328.3(a).
❑ Isolated, intrastate wetland with no nexus to interstate commerce.
❑ Prior converted cropland, as determined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Explain rationale:
❑ Non -tidal drainage or irrigation ditches excavated on dry land. Explain rationale:
❑ Other (explain):
DATA REVIEWED FOR JURSIDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (mark all that apply):
f Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the applicant.
Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the applicant.
® This office concurs with the delineation report, dated 06-06-07, prepared by (company): CWS
❑ This office does not concur with the delineation report, dated prepared by (company):
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps.
Corps' navigable waters' studies:
U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 Minute Topographic maps: Mt. Holly
Q U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 Minute Historic quadrangles:
v' U.S. Geological Survey 15 Minute Historic quadrangles:
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey:
MIS National wetlands inventory maps:
MR State/Local wetland inventory maps:
FEMA/FIRM maps (Map Name & Date):
Q 100 -year Floodplain Elevation is: (NGVD)
El Aerial Photographs (Name & Date):
Other photographs (Date):
Advanced Identification Wetland maps:
Site visit/determination conducted on: 6/13/07
El Applicable/supporting case law:
Other information (please specify):
'Wetlands are identified and delineated using the methods and criteria established in the Corps Wetland Delineation Manual (87 Manual) (i.e.,
occurrence of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils and wetland hydrology).
2The term "adjacent" means bordering, contiguous, or neighboring. Wetlands separated from other waters of the U.S. by man-made dikes or
barriers, natural river berms, beach dunes, and the like are also adjacent.

CESAW-RG-A/Chapin DATE: July 30, 2007
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT: Consideration of Compensatory Mitigation and Potential Impacts to Endangered Species,
Cultural Resources and Essential Fish Habitat.
1.ActionlD. SAW -2007-01984-336
2. Project Name and Location: NorthPointe Group, Att'n: Mr. Jeff Hebeler /
Arbordale S/D located on a 125 acre tract at the end of Eslynn Road;
between Stanley and Mt. Holly
3. Mitigation [Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines].
a. Has applicant avoided and minimized impacts to the maximum practicable extent? YES
If NO, Explain:
b. Is compensatory mitigation necessary? NO
Explain: Minimal Impacts.
4. Endangered Species (Section 7 of the ESA).
a. Will any threatened or endangered species or their critical habitats be affected by this project?
NO: see attached map reflecting N.C. Natural Heritage Program data on occurrences of
Federally endangered/threatened species, state listed species, and natural communities.
If YES, describe steps taken to address concerns:
5. Cultural Resources (Section 106 of the NHPA).
a. Will any Cultural Resources be impacted by this project? NO, see attached map reflecting
N.C. Natural Heritage Program data on occurrences of historic structures and districts as listed on
the National Register of Historic Places.
b. If YES, describe steps taken to address concerns:
6. Essential Fish Habitat (50 CFR Part 600, Magnuson -Stevens Act).
a. Is this a project that "may adversely affect essential fish habitat"? NO
b. If YES, describe steps taken to address concerns:
7. Basis for Jurisdiction.
a. Wetland/Water: The site contains wetlands as determined by the USACE
1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and is adjacent to stream channels that
exhibit indicators of ordinary high water marks. The stream channels on
the property are unnamed tributaries to S. Stanley Creek and S. Stanley
Creek.
Corps Regulatory Official: Steve Cha in

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Chapin, Stephen SAW
From: Craig Wyant [[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 7:13 AM
To: Chapin, Stephen SAW; 'Ron Johnson'
Subject: Arbordale crossings
Steve
The crossings on the site have been in place for a long time. This property used to be referred to as "Twin
Brooks". You may recall that you and I corresponded by e-mail several months back regarding how to deal with
existing crossing impacts when submitting a PCN to replace or lengthen pipe culverts in the exact location of the
original. This is a very good project which has made a bonafide effort to avoid and minimize to my satisfaction.
Please let me know if you have questions or if I can be of assistance.
Craig R. Wyant RLA/SWS
Vice President of Natural Resources
Senior Resource Analyst
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
V: 704-527-1177
M: 704-496-1696
F: 704-527-1133
www.ews-inc.net
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Mr. Steve Chapin
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
554 E WESTINGHOUSE BLVD.
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
704-627-1177 (V)
744-527-1133 (fax)
Subject: PreConstruction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 & 29
Arbordale Subdivision: Revised Applicant Notification
Stanley, North Carolina
CWS Project No. 2007--1884
Dear Mr. Chapin:
On behalf of C.P. Morgan, Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) is submitting a change in applicant
information for the previously submitted Nationwide Permit Application for the Arbordale Subdivision.
Please find the enclosed, revised Pre -Construction Notification package with the following updated
applicant information. Our previously submitted report (submitted May 30, 2007) for the Arbordale
Subdivision may be discarded.
Applicant Name: NorthPointe Group, Mr. Jeff Hebeler
Mailing Address: 308 East 8th Street, Suite 401, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone Number of Owner/Applicant: 513-579-1850
Street Address of Project: Old NC Highway 27, Stanley, NC
Waterway: UT's to South Stanley Creek
Basin: Catawba River (HU# 03050103)
City: Stanley
County: Gaston
Decimal Degree Coordinate Location of Project Site: N35.338944°, W81.063750°
USGS Quadrangle Name: Mount Holly, North Carolina, 1993
Please do not hesitate to contact us at 704-527-1177 or through email at [e-mail] should you
have any questions or comments regarding this change in applicant.
Sincerely,
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Matt L. Jenkins, WPIT
Project Environmental Scientist
Enclosures: Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 & 29 (Arbordale Subdivision)
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550 E WESTINGHOUSE BLVD.
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
704-527-1177 (v)
704-527-1133 (fax)
Mr. Steve Chapin
U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
Subject: Pre -Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 & 29
Arbordale Subdivision
Stanley, North Carolina
CWS Project No. 2007-1884
The Arbordale Subdivision site is located north of the NC -27 -- Twinbrooks Drive intersection in
Stanley, North Carolina (Figure 1, enclosed). The purpose of this project is to develop approximately
125 acres into a single-family residential development comprised of 223 lots. C.P. Morgan has
contracted CWS, Inc. to provide Section 4041401 permitting services for this project. Please see the
attached, signed Agent Certification of Authorization Form.
Applicant Name: NorthPointe Group, Mr. Jeff Hebeler
Mailing Address: 308 East 8th Street, Suite 401, Cincinnati, GH 45202
Phone Number of Owner/Applicant: 513-579-1850
Street Address of Project: Old NC Highway 27, Stanley, NC
Waterway: UT's to South Stanley Creek
Basin: Catawba River (HU# 03050103)
City: Stanley
County: Gaston
Decimal Degree Coordinate Location of Project Site: N35.338944°, W81.063750°
USGS Quadrangle Name: Mount Holly, North Carolina, 1993
Current Land Use
The current land use for the project area is wooded with adjacent agricultural and residential areas.
Dominant vegetation within the project area consists of sweetgum (Liquidarnbar styraciflua), tulip
tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), black willow (Salix nigra), tag alder (Alnus serrulata), silky dogwood
(Cornus amomum), Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica),
Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), soft stem rush (Juncus effusus), Jewel flower
(Impatiens capensis), seedbox (Ludwigia alternifolia), cat -tail (Typha latifalia), and various sedges
(Carex spp.). According to the Soil Survey of Gaston County', on-site soils consist of Chewacla loam
(CH), Gaston sandy clay loam (GaB2 and GaD2), Pacolet sandy loam (PaE), Wilkes loam (WkF),
Winnsboro loam (WnB and WnD), and Worsham loam (WoA). Chewacla and Worsham soils are
listed by the NRCS as hydric soils for Gaston County 2. Gaston, Pacolet, Wilkes, and Winnsboro soils
are well -drained and exhibit poor to moderate permeability, while Chewacla and Worsham soils are
somewhat poorly drained and exhibit slow to moderate permeability.
' [United States Department of Agriculture, 1989. Soil Survey of Gaston County, North Carolina.
2 NRCS Hydric Soils of North Carolina, December 15, 1995.
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Mr. Steve Chapin
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Jurisdictional Delineation
On April 25, 2007 CWS's Ron Johnson, PWS and Matt Jenkins, WPIT delineated (flagged in the
field) and classified on-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) - Routine On -Site Determination Method. Jurisdictional waters of the U.S. were classified
according to recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)3 and USACE guidance.
NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms and USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets
representative of Streams A and B are enclosed (SCP 1 and SCP2).
The results of the on-site field investigation indicate that there are two jurisdictional stream channels
(Streams A and B) and one jurisdictional wetland area (Wetland AA) located within the project area
(Figure 1, enclosed). Routine On -Site Data Forms representative of Wetland AA as well as
non jurisdictional upland areas have been enclosed (DPI — DP2). On -Site jurisdictional waters of the
U.S. include South Stanley Creek and unnamed tributaries to South Stanley Creek. South Stanley
Creek is within the Catawba River basin (11U# 03050103 )4 and is classified as "Class C" waters by
the NCDWQ. On -Site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. were surveyed by CWS using a sub -meter
GPS unit and total approximately 1.28 acres (55,756.8 square feet). Linear footage and acreage of on-
site jurisdictional waters are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1. Summary of On -Site Jurisdictional Waters
Potential
Jurisdiction
Classification
Approximate Length
Approximate
Acreage
Stream A
Perennial
2,275
0.52
Stream B
Perennial
3,524
0.73
Stream Subtotal:
5,799
1.25
Wetland AA Forested
0.03
Wetland Subtotal:
0.03
On -Site Total:
5,799
1.28
Perennial Streams
Stream A (South Stanley Creek) flows southeast across the center of the property and is
approximately 2,275 linear feet in length (Figure 1, enclosed). This channel exhibited average
ordinary high water widths of 8 feet, perennial flow, strong sinuosity, and substrate consisting of fine
sand to small boulders. Biological sampling of Stream A resulted in a weak presence of crayfish, fish,
and amphibians, and a moderate presence of benthic macroinvertebrates. Perennial Stream A scored
57 out of a possible 100 points on the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Form and 45.5 out of 71
possible points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form, indicating perennial status
(SCP I, enclosed). Photographs of Perennial Stream A are enclosed as Photographs A and B.
Stream B flows northeast along the southeastern property boundary and converges with Stream A
(South Stanley Creek) (Figure 1, enclosed). Stream B is approximately 3,524 linear feet in length and
was evaluated to be perennial. This channel exhibited average ordinary high water widths of 8-10
feet, perennial flow, moderate sinuosity, and substrate consisting of fine sand to large cobbles.
Biological sampling of Stream B resulted in a weak presence of fish and crayfish, and a moderate
presence of benthic macroinvertebrates. Perennial Stream B scored 49 out of a possible 100 points on
the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Form and 44 out of 71 possible points on the NCDWQ
Stream Classification Form, indicating perennial status (SCP2, enclosed). Photographs of Perennial
Stream B are enclosed as Photographs C and D.
3 North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1999. Stream Classification Method. Version 2.0.
4 ,HU#,, is the Hydrologic Unit Code. U.S. Geological Survey, 1974. Hydrologic Unit Map, State of North Carolina.

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Mr. Steve Chapin
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Wetlands
Wetland AA is located in the eastern portion of the property and is approximately 0.03 acre in size
(Figure 1, enclosed). Dominant vegetation within this area includes black willow (Salix nigra), tag
alder (Alnus serrulata), silky dogwood (Cornus amomum), soft stein rush (Juncus effusus), jewel
weed (Impatiens capensis), seedbox (Ludwigia alternifolia), cat -tail (Typha latifolia), and various
sedges (Carex spp). This area exhibited low chroma soils (Gleyl 4/10Y), many distinct mottles
(7.5YR 4/6), drainage patterns, inundation to 24 inches, and saturation within the upper 12 inches of
the soil profile. A Routine On -Site Determination Form representative of Wetland AA is enclosed
(DPI). Photographs of Wetland AA are enclosed as Photographs E and F. A Routine On -Site
Determination Form representative of non jurisdictional upland areas is also enclosed (DP2).
Agency Correspondence
Cultural Resources
A letter was forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on April 16, 2007 to
determine the presence of any areas of architectural, historic, or archaeological significance that
would be affected by the project. As of the date of this submittal, a response from SHPO has not yet
been received.
Protected Species
A letter was forwarded to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) on
April 16, 2007 to determine the presence of any federally -listed, candidate endangered, threatened
species or critical habitat located within the project area. In a response letter, dated April 26, 2007
(enclosed), the NCNHP stated that they have "a number of records of rare species, significant natural
communities, or significant natural heritage areas within a mile of the project area." These records
include the occurrence of bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla). This species is listed as a State
Significantly Rare species and may occur within the project area, however since the species is not
listed as Federally/State Endangered or Threatened, a biological survey of the project area is not
required.
Purpose and Need for the Project
The purpose of this project is to develop approximately 125 acres of property into a single-family
residential development comprised of 223 lots. This project will provide residential housing to an
area of Gaston County that is experiencing significant population growth. Impacts to on-site
jurisdictional waters are necessary to provide roadway and sanitary sewer construction
(Figure 2, enclosed).
Avoidance and Minimization
Impacts to on-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. have been reduced to the maximum extent
practicable. Impacts to on-site jurisdictional wetland areas have been completely avoided and impacts
to on-site perennial streams have been reduced to less than 150 linear feet. Existing road crossings
were utilized and lengthened in order to further reduce impacts to jurisdictional stream channels.
Proper sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbances to downstream
waters. Remaining areas adjacent to on-site perennial stream channels will be buffered from proposed
construction activities. Construction activities and impacts resulting from construction of the
proposed sanitary sewer meet all the following general conditions of Water Quality Certification
#3374:

June 4, 2007
Mr. Steve Chapin
Page 4 of 5
• The construction corridor will not be installed parallel to and closer than 10 feet to a stream or
25 feet to waters classified as HQW. The sewer line will cross stream channels at or near -
perpendicular angles (between 75 degrees and 105 degrees).
• In sewer lines that cross stream channels shown on recent versions of USGS topographic
maps or NRCS County Soil Surveys as permanent or intermittent, no joints will be connected
within the footprint of the stream channel or within 2 feet of the stream banks.
• Measures will be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with waters
of the state until concrete has hardened.
• Placement of rip rap will be restricted to the stream bottom and banks directly impacted by the
placement of the utility line. Rip rap will only be used below the normal high water level.
The stream cross section will be restored to its original grade and placement of rip rap will not
result in destabilization of stream bed or banks upstream or downstream of the crossing.
• The construction corridor will be limited to 40 feet in width in wetlands and across stream
channels and will be minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
• Permanent, maintained access corridors will be restricted to no more than 10 feet in width.
• Wetland crossings have been reduced to less than 150 feet in length and will not require anti -
seep collars.
Proposed Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters
Under Nationwide Permit No. 29, unavoidable impacts to Perennial Stream A total approximately 88
linear feet and are the result of culvert extension and grading activities associated with new roadway
construction (Figure 3a, enclosed). Under Nationwide Permit No. 12, unavoidable impacts to
Perennial Stream B total approximately 40 linear feet and are the result of sanitary sewer line
construction. Approximately 10 linear feet of these impacts are permanent and are the result of rip rap
placement and the remaining 30 linear feet are temporary impacts as a result of associated construction
activities (Figure 3b, enclosed). On behalf of C.P. Morgan, CWS is submitting a Pre -Construction
Notification Application with attachments in accordance with Nationwide Permit General Condition
No. 27, and pursuant to Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 & 29 (enclosed).
Compensatory Mitigation
Construction of this project has limited the amount of perennial stream impacts to less than 150 linear
feet and will completely avoid all jurisdictional wetland areas, therefore no mitigation is currently
being proposed for this site.

June 4, 2007
Mr. Steve Chapin
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Please do not hesitate to contact me at 704-527-1177 or through email at [e-mail] should
you have any questions or comments regarding these findings.
Matt . Jenkins, WPIT Craig R. Wyant, RLA/SWS
Project Environmental Scientist Senior Resource Analyst
Enclosures: USGS 7.5' Mount Holly, NC. Topographic Quadrangle
NRCS Gaston County Soil Survey
Figure 1. Wetland Boundary Survey
Figure 2. Proposed Impacts Overview
Figure 3. Proposed Impacts
Pre -Construction Notification Pursuant to a Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 & 29
Request for Jurisdictional Determination Form
Agent Certification of Authorization Form
NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms (SCP1 — SCP2)
USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets (SCP1 — SCP2)
USACE Routine Wetland Determination Data Forms (DP 1 — DP2)
Representative Photographs (A — F)
Agency Correspondence
cc: Mr. Jeff Hebeler, NorthPointe Group
Mr. Andy Gibbon, C.P. Morgan
Mr. Michael Nicosia, The Schneider Corporation
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Approximate Scale 1" = 2000'

NOTE: JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE ti.S. WERE DELINEATED AND SURVEYED USING A
SUB -METER GPS UNIT BY CAROLINA WETLAND SERVICES, INC. (CWS) ON APRIL 25, 2007.
JURISDICTIONAL FEATURES HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY THE USACE.
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LEGEND
PROPERTY BOUNDARY
fURISDICTIONAL STREAM CHANNEL
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f C 550 East Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
REFERENCE: SITE SURVEY PROVIDED BY THE SCHNEIDPR CORPORATION, DATED
FEBRUARY 2007.
Figure 1. Wetland Boundary Survey
Arhardale Subdivision
Stanley, North Carolina
CWS Project No. 2007-1884
PREP 9Y - DATE CH DATE

NOTE: JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. WERE DELINEATED AND SURVEYED USING A
SUB -METER GPS UNIT BY CAROLINA WETLAND SERVICfiS, INC. {CWS} ON APRIL 25, 2007.
JURISDICTIONAL FEATURES HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY THE USAGE.
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FEBRUARY 2007.
Figure 2. Proposed Impacts Overview
Arbordale Subdivision
Stanley, North Carolina
CWS Project No. 2007-1884
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NOTE: JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. WERE DELINEATED AND SURVEYED USING A
SUB -METER OPS UNIT BY CAROLINA WETLAND SERVICES, INC. (CWS) ON APRIL 25, 2007.
JURISDICTIONAL FEATURES HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY THE USAGE.
Carolina Wetland Services
.� CWS 550 East Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
REFERENCE- SrrE SURVEY PROWDED BY THE SCHNEIDER CORPORAMK DATED
FEBRUARY 2907.
Figure 3. Proposed Impacts
Arbordale Subdivision
Stanley, North Carolina
CWS Project No. 2007-1884
PRFPARL•DBY DATE DArM /07

Office Use Only: Form Version March 05
USAGE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "NIA")
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ❑ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
❑ Section 10 Permit ❑ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification ❑ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested:
Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 & 29
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ❑
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ❑
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further detail-), check here: ❑
H. Applicant Information
ir~v�
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: The NorthPointe Grow • Mr. Jeff Hebeler
Mailing Address: 308 East 8th Street Suite 401
Cincinnati. OH 45202''
Telephone Number: 513-579-1850 Fax Number:
E-mail Address: ihebeler orthpointegroup.com
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Mr. Crain R. Wvant. RLA/SWS
Company Affiliation: Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
Mailing Address: 550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Telephone Number: 704-527-1177 Fax Number: 704-527-1133
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17 -inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Arbordale Subdivision
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 176601 and portion of 176570
4. Location
County: Gaston Nearest Town: Stanley
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Arbordale
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From Charlotte, travel
south on Interstate 85 (I-85) to NC -273 (Exit #27) toward Belmont/Mt. Holly. Travel
approximately 2.3 miles on NC -273 and turn left onto South Main Street. Travel
approximately 0.6 miles and turn left onto NC -27. Travel approximately 4 miles and turn
right onto EsIM Road. The site will be at the end of Eslynn Road.
Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): N35.3389440 ON W81.0637500 °W
6. Property size (acres): 125 acres
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: South Stanley Creek
8. River Basin: Catawba
(Note — this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
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9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: The site is currently cleared with minor forested areas
surrounded by forested, residential, and industrial areas.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The overall purpose of this project is to develop a residential subdivision. A trackhoe and
typical excavation equipment will be used for this project.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of this project is to develop
approximately 125 acres into a 223 -lot residential subdivision to provide additional housing
to an area of Gaston County that is experiencing significant population growth. Construction
will include pipe extension to provide for a new roadway and sanitary sewer construction.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. This project has no prior history.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
There are no future project plans for this site.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
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wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Under Nationwide Permit No. 29,
unavoidable impacts to Perennial Stream A total approximately 88 linear feet and are the
result of culvert extension andrg ading activities associated with new roadway construction
(Figure 3a, enclosed). Under Nationwide Permit No. 12, unavoidable impacts to Perennial
Stream B total approximately 40 linear feet and are the result of sanitary sewer line
construction. Approximately 10 linear feet of these impacts are permanent and are the result
of rip rap placement and the remaining 30 linear feet are temporary impacts as a result of
associated construction activities (Figure 3b, enclosed). On behalf of C.P. Morgan, CWS is
submitting a Pre -Construction Notification Application with attachments in accordance with
Nationwide Permit General Condition No. 27, and pursuant to Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 &
29 (enclosed).
2: Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact
Type of Wetland
Located within
Distance to
Area of
Site Number
Type of Impact
(e.g., forested, marsh,
100 -year
Floodplain
Nearest
Stream
Impact
(acres)
(indicate on map)
Impact
herbaceous, bog, etc.)
(yes/no)
(linear feet)
N/A
(linear feet)
(acres)
Stream A
South Stanley
Culvert Placement
Total Wetland Impact (acres)
N/A
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.03 acre
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip -rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Perennial
Average
Impact
Area of
Number
Stream Name
Type of Impact
t ?
Intermittent
Stream Width
Length
Impact
(indicate on ma)
Before Impact
(linear feet)
(acres)
Stream A
South Stanley
Culvert Placement
Perennial
8-10'
88 if
0.02 ac
Creek
Stream B
UT to South
Utility Crossing
Perennial
10'
30 If
0.007 ac
Stanley Creek
(Temporary)
Stream B
UT to South
Utility Crossing
Perennial
10'
10 if
0.002 ac
Stanley Creek
(Sanitary Sewer)
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage)
1281f
0.029 ac
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
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Open Water Impact
Name of Wate
Type of Waterbody
Area of
Site Number
(if applicabllee))
T e of Impact
Type p
( lake pond, -estuary,
, p ary, sound, bay,
Impact
(indicate on ma)
Permanent — 98 if
ocean, etc.)
(acres)
N/A
Total Open Water Impact (acres)
N/A
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres):
Permanent - 0.022 acre
Temporary — 0.007 acre
Wetland Impact (acres):
N/A
Open Water Impact (acres):
N/A
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres)
0.029 acre
Total Stream Impact (linear feet):
Permanent — 98 if
Temporary — 301f
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ❑ Yes ® No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
N/A
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ❑ uplands ❑ stream ❑ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw -down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Expected pond surface area:
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower -impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. Impacts to on-site
jurisdictional waters of the U.S. have been reduced to the maximum extent practicable. Impacts
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to on-site jurisdictional wetland areas have been completely avoided and impacts to on-site
perennial streams have been reduced to less than 150 linear feet. Existing road crossings were
utilized and lengthened in order to further reduce impacts to jurisdictional stream channels.
Proper sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbances to
downstream waters. Remaining areas adjacent to on-site perennial stream channels will be
buffered from proposed construction activities. Construction activities and impacts resulting
from construction of the proposed sanitary sewer meet all the general conditions of Water
Quality Certification #3374.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE — In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
Construction of this project has limited the amount of perennial stream impacts to less than
150 linear feet and will completely avoid all jurisdictional wetland areas, therefore no
mitigation is currently being proposed for this site.
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ❑ No
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ❑ No
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ❑ No ❑
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts. to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ.
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar -Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ❑ No
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
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Zone*
Impct
(s uare feet)
Multiplier
Required
itig ton
1
3 (2 for Catawba)
2
1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A
M. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
st6rmwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. N/A
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ❑ No
Is this an after -the -fact permit application? Yes ❑ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ❑ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
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XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw -down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Construction is scheduled to begin immediately following receipt of the appropriate permits.
5/24/07
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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REQUEST FOR JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
DATE: June 4, 2007
COUNTY Gaston County, North Carolina TOTAL ACREAGE OF TRACT 125 acres
PROJECT NAME (if applicable) Twin Brooks Subdivision
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT (name, address and phone):
NorthPointe Group
POC: Mr. Jeff Hebeler, at [phone]
308 East 8th Street, Suite 401
Cincinnati, OH 45202
NAME OF CONSULTANT, ENGINEER, DEVELOPER (if applicable):
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc
POC: Mr. Craig R. Wyant, at [phone]
550 East Westinghouse Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
STATUS OF PROJECT (check one):
( ) On-going site work for development purposes
( X) Project in planning stages
(Type of project: residential development )
( ) No specific development planned at present
( ) Project already completed
(Type of project: )
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED:
Check items submitted - forward as much information as is available. At a minimum, the following first two items must be
forwarded.
(X) USGS 7.5 -Minute Mount Holly, NC Topographic Quadrangle
(X ) NRCS Gaston County Soil Survey
(X) Wetland Boundary Survey (Figure 1)
(X ) Proposed Impacts Overview (Figure 2)
(X ) Proposed Impacts (Figure 3)
(X) Pre -Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 & 29
(X) NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms (SCP 1 — SCP2)
(X) USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets (SCP1 — SCP2)
(X) Routine On -Site Data Forms (DP 1— DP2)
(X) Representative Photographs (A — F)
(X) Agency Correspondence
Signature of Property Owner or
Authorized Agent
Mr. Craig R. Wyant

AGENT CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZATION
1, Jeff I-lebuler, representing NorthPointe Croup, hereby certify that I have authorized
Craig R. Wyant of Carolina Wetland Services. Inc. to act on my behalf and take all
actions aece5sary to the prucessin<g, issuance, and acceptance of this request for wetlands
determinatiorVpertnittin; and any and all standard and special conditions attached.
We hereby certify that the above infonnation submitted in this application is true and
accurate to the hest of our knowledge.
Date
Agent's signature
614/07
Date
Completion of th s form will allow the agent: to sign all future application correspondence.

North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 04/25/2007 Project: Arbordale Subdivision Latitude: N35.3389440
Evaluator. RGJ & NMJ Site: SCP1 Longitude: W81.0637500
Total Points: Perennial Stream A
Stream is at least intemtlttent County: Other
it 19 or erenniai if >_30 45.50Gaston e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =__24,0 )
Groundwaterflo\"/discharge
Rbsent"
Weak
hllodrate
Strodg
la. Continuous bed and bank
3.0
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity
2.0
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: riffle -pool sequence
2.0
0
1
2
3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting
2.0
0
1
2
3
5. Activeirelic floodplain
2.0
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
2.0
0
1
2
3
7. Braided channel
0.0
0
1
2
3
8. Recent alluvial deposits
3.0
0
1
2
3
9` Natural levees
0.0
0
1
2
3
10. Headcuts
2.0
0
1
2
3
11. Grade controls
1.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway
1.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
3.01
No = 0
Yes = 3
ivjan-mane aiEcnes are not ratea: see atscussions In manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 10.0 )
14.
Groundwaterflo\"/discharge
3.0
0 1
2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- dry or growing season
2.
0 1
2 3
16.
Leaflitter
1.5
1.5 1
0.5 0
17.
Sediment on plants or debris
1.0
0 0.5
1 1.5
18.
Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines)
1.0
0 1 0.5
1 1.5
19.
Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present?1,5
No = 0
Yes = 1.5
C. Biology (Subtotal = 11.50 )
200. Fibrous roots in channel
3
2
1
0
21 . Rooted plants in channel
3.0
3
2
1
0
22. Crayfish
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Bivalves
0.00
1
2
3
24. Fish
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Amphibians
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
0.5
1
1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
2.0
0
1
2
3
28. Iron oxidizing bacterialfungus.
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
29'. Wetland plants in streambed
0.00
FAG = 0.5;
FACW = 0.75;
OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0;
Other = 0
mems to an ci rocus on the presence or upiano plants. item 1a iccuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Notes: (use hack side of this form for additional notes:)
Sketch:
Weak presence of fish, crayfish, and amphibians. Strong
presence of water pennies, mayflies, snails, and caddisflies.
A Y S"/o 7

North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 04/25/2007 Project: Arbordale Subdivision Latitude: N35.3389440
Evaluator. RGJ & MLJ Site: SCP2 Longitude: W81.0637500
Total Points: Perennial Stream B
Stream is at feast intermittent County' Other
it>_ 19 or erenniai if >_30 44.00 : Gaston e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorpholo (Subtotal = 24.0
3.0
Aterrt ......
Weak
. Mbderafie
Strong
1a. Continuous bed and bank
3.0
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity
2.0
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: riffle -pool sequence
2.0
0
1
2
3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting
2.0
0
1
2
3
5. Activeirelic floodplain
2.0
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
3.0
0
1
2
3
7. Braided channel
0.0
0
1
2
3
8. Recent alluvial deposits
2.0
0
1
2
3
9` Natural levees
0.0
0
1
2
3
10. Headcuts
2.0
0
1
2
3
11. Grade controls
1.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway
1.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or outer documented
evidence.
3.0
No = 0
Yes = 3
Man-made ditches are not rated: see discussions in manual
B: Hvdrolociv (Subtotal = 10.5
14. Groundwaterflowldischarge
3.0
0
1
2
3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain. or
Water in channel -- dry or growing season
2.0
0
1
2
3
16. Leaflitter
1.5
1.5
1
0.5
0
17. Sediment on plants or debris
1.0
0
0.5
1
1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines)
1.51
0
1 0.5
1
1 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximcrphic features) present? 1.51
0.0
No = 0
0.5
Yes= 1.5
C. Biology (Subtotal = 9.50
200. Fibrous roots in channel
3.0
3
2
1
0
216. Rooted plants in channel
3.0
3
2
1
0
22. Crayfish
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Bivalves
0.0
0
1
2
3
24. Fish
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Amphibians
0.0
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1.0
0
0.5
1
1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
1.0
0
1
2
3
28. Iron oxidizing bacterialfungus.
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
29 . Wetland plants in streambed
0.00
FAC = 0.5;
FACW = 0.75:
0 B = 1.5 SAV = 2.0:
Other = 0
Mems /u an 2l TOCUS on Cne presence at upiana plants. Item 29 tocuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes)
Sketch:
Weak fish, crayfish. Moderate caddisflies, mayflies.

OFFICE USE ONLY: USACE AID# DWQ #
SCP1- Perennial Stream A
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
coa�surr _
1. Applicant's Name: Arbordale Subdivision 2. Evaluator's Name: Ron Johnson and Matt Jenkins
3. Date of Evaluation: 4/25/07 4. Time of Evaluation: 2:00 pm
5. Name of Stream: South Stanley Creek 6. River Basin: Catawba
7.. Approximate Drainage Area: 1,800 acres 8. Stream Order: Third
9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 2,000 if 10. County: Gaston
11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Interstate 85 (I-85), take the NC -273 exit (Exit
#27) toward Belmont / Mt. Holly and then turn riaht onto Beatty Drive / NC -273. Travel approximately 2.3 miles and turn left onto
South Main Street / NC -273. Travel approximately 0.6 mile and turn left onto West Charlotte Avenue / NC -27. Travel approximately
3.8 miles and turn riaht onto Eslynn Road. Travel approximately 0.3 mile to the end of Eslynn Road and the site will be straight
ahead.
12. Site Coordinates (if known): N35.3389440W81.0637500
13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): Pipe Extension
14. Recent Weather Conditions: no rain within the past 48 hours
15. Site conditions at time of visit: partly sunny 75 degrees
16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? (�9 NO 19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? NO
20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: 50 % Residential _% Commercial 50 % Industrial _% Agricultural
_% Forested _% Cleared / Logged _% Other ( )
21. Bankfull Width: 8' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 4-6'
23. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
24. Channel Sinuosity: Straight _Occasional Bends X Frequent Meander _Very Sinuous _Braided Channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each
characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the
worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or
weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character
of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more
continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of
100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 57 Comments:
43
Evaluator's Signature Date
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used onlf"as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army. Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of
stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USAGE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 05/03. To Comment, please.'6all-919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
S+C'P1 — Perennial Stream A
E (also enter on first gage) 57
These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
-
Y 66REGTON PnrvT
RAN GE
CHARACTERISTICS
Coastal
Piedmont
-lountain
Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream
I
no flow or saturation _ 0; strong flow = max points)
0-5
0 4
-5 3
0-5
2 Evidence of past human alteration
(extensive alteration— 0; no alteration = max points)
0-6
0 ,
U - 5 2
3 Riparian zone
0 -- 6
0-4
0-5 2
no buffer - 0: contiguous, wide buffer = maxpoints)
Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
4
(extensive dischar es = 0; no discharges -maxpoints)
0-5
0-4
0-4 3
.:
Groundwater discharge
0-3
0--4
0-4
(no discharge - 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc_ =max Dints)
W-41
Presence of adjacent floodplain
6
�
i
(no floodplain. = . lai0: extensive floodplainmax points)
0-4
0-4
0-`?
Entrenchment / floodplain acss
7 ce
(der; I entrenched - 0; frequent fiaodmgmax points)
0-�
0-4
0-'
3 Presence of adjacent wetlands
0-6
no wetlands = 0; lame adjacent wetlands = maxpoints)
0 -4
0-2 0
Channel sinuosity
0 -_
0 _
0 - 3 #
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max dints)
Sediment input
l0
0-5
0-4
0-4 2
(extensive deposition= 0; little; or no sediment = max points)
Size & diversity of channel bed substrate
l lane, ltatnagenous = 0, lame, diverse sizes =max Dints
N *
0 4
0 - 3
� Evidence of channel incision or widening
ly
(deeply incised = 0_ stable bed & banks = maxpoints)
0
0-4
0-5
13 Presence of major bank failures
_ (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stabie banks = max pints)
0_
0_ 5
0- 5 2
"` Root depth and density on banks
�
_ (no visible roots = 0; dense routs throughout = maxpoints)
0-3
0-4
0--5 2
Impact by agriculture or livestock production
15
(substantial impact =0 no evidence w max points)
0-5
0-4
0-5 4
Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-poo( complexes
16
ti
no riffles/ripples les or ools - 0; well-developed = max points)
0-3
0 - 5
0-6 4
Habitat complexity
17
0 --6
0--6
0-6 4
�.
(little or no habitat - 0; uent, varied habitats - znax aints)
fie
Canopy coverage over streambed
18
no shadtn« vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max flints)
0 --5
0-5
0 - 5 3
19 Substrate embeddedness.
NAS`
0 -4
0-4
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max)
20 " Presence of stream invertebrates
0-4
0-5
0-5 w
Jy
(no evidence = 0, common numerous types = max Dints)
Presence of amphibians
_I
0--4
0-4
0---4 1
no e,6de:nce = 0; common, numerous types = maxpoints)
Presence of fish
4
0-4
{? - d 1
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = maxpoints)I)
Evidence of wildlife use
Z3
() -•6
0 -5
(3
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence _ max ointsl
'Fatal Points Possible
loo
100
E (also enter on first gage) 57
These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

OFFICE USE ONLY: USACE AID# DWQ #
SCP2 - Perennial Stream B
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ceg�s�lj{6(�F yJ
:,ter i
1. Applicant's Name: Arbordale Subdivision 2. Evaluator's Name: Ron Johnson and Matt Jenkins
3. Date of Evaluation: 4/25/07 4. Time of Evaluation: 11:00 am
5. Name of Stream: UT to South Stanley Creek 6. River Basin: Catawba
7. Approximate Drainage Area: 800 acres 8. Stream Order: First
9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 1,000 if 10. County: Gaston
11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Interstate 85 (I-85), take the NC -273 exit (Exit
#27) toward Belmont / Mt. Holly and then turn right onto Beatty Drive / NC -273. Travel approximately 2.3 miles and turn left onto
South Main Street / NC -273. Travel approximately 0.6 mile and turn left onto West Charlotte Avenue / NC -27. Travel approximately
3.8 miles and turn right onto Eslynn Road. Travel approximately 0.3 mile to the end of Eslynn Road and the site will be straight
ahead.
12. Site Coordinates (if known): N35.3389440, W81.0637500
13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): Sewer Crossing
14. Recent Weather Conditions: no rain within the past 48 hours
15. Site conditions at time of visit: partly sunny 70 degrees
16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YE NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 9 Acres
18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? 0�) NO 19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? (�9 NO
20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: 50 % Residential _% Commercial 50 % Industrial _% Agricultural
% Forested _% Cleared / Logged _% Other ( )
21. Bankfull Width: 8-10' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 5-10'
23. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) __Steep (> 10%)
24. Channel Sinuosity: Straight _Occasional Bends X Frequent Meander _Very Sinuous _Braided Channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation,. stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each
characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the
worksheet. Scores should reflect anoverall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or
weather conditions, enter 0 in the. scoring box and provide an explanation in, the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character
of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a. forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more
continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of
100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 49 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature J�� (// / ( Date
This channel evaluation form%is intended to be used only a;oa guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army orps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of
stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this formis subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 05/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
SCP2 — Perennial Stream B
r
FC`OR [YIQiv" P€)INT
RAMC," -
CHARA,CTE.R[STIC`
Coastal
Piedmont
-
I
I�_
M43untaln t
1
r
Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream
[3-S
fl
3
J
flow or saturation . 0: srronf* flow ._ marcpoints)
-4
-5
Evidence of past hsunan alteration
(extensive alteration `- 0; no alteration = max points)
Riparian zone
0 -;ri
0-
0 5
2
no buffer --0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points)
Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0- �
0-4
(}-4
2
(extensive discharges = 0; no dischar«es = nix points)
$
Groundwater discharge
0-3
0-
0-4
(no discharge = 0; springs, see s, wetlands, etc. = max points}
�.,
6
Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
7
(no tiocacl lain =- 0, extensive tIor�cl Isin =max Dints)
Entrenchment / floodplain access
0 _
0 - 4
0 M1
FL`
(deeply entrenched = 0; fte uent flooding = inax dints)
$no
Presence of adjacent wetlands
0-6
0 -4
0-2
0
wetlands _ 0; lar=e adjacent wetlands = max oints)
9
Channel sinuosity
0-5
0-4
0-3
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = maxpoints)
10
Sediment input
0-5
0- 4
o-4
3
(extensive de osidon= 0; little or no sediment maxpoints)
i 1
Size & diversity of channel bed substrate
NA*
0 4
0 - 5
fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max oints
1
Evidence of channel incision or widening
0-5
0-4
0-5
2
(deeply incised = 0. stable bed & banks = maxpoints)
130
Presence of major bank failures
a5
0-5
0-5
(severe erosion = 0; no erosion. stable banks = max oints)
1.4
Rosa depth and density on banks
- -
0-3
0-4
0--5
2
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = maxpoints)
r15
Impact by agriculture or livestock production
0-5
0-4
0-5
4
(substantial impact -0; no evidence = max pints)
i6
Presence of riffle-poollripple-_pool complexes
0-3
0-5
0 - 6
3
no riffles/ripples or fools = 0; well-developed = maypoints)
E--
i
7
l7
Habitat complexity
0-6
0-b
0 - b
l
(little or no habitat - o; fire uent, varied habitats magic dints)
18
Canopy coverage over streambed
J
(no sjtading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max oints)
F-ig
Substrate embeddeduess
NA*
0_4
0- 4
(deep ly embedded = 0; loose structure = max)
�0
Presence of stream( invertebrates
—
_
0-5
7
"
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = Max oints)
10-4
Presence of amphibians
0 4
0-4
f1
no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = maxpoints)
G
??
Presence of fish
0 -4
0-4
0-4
no evidence = 0;. common, numerous es = max dints)
-
23
Evidence of wildlife use
0-6
0-5
o --
(no ovidence = 0: abundant evidence - max pints)
Total points Possible
too
too
100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on #first page)
1q
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

10
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site:. Arbordale Subdivision
Date: 04/25/07
Applicant/Owner: NorthPointe Group.
County: Gaston
Investigator(s): Ron Johnson, PWS, and Matt Jenkins, WPIT
State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No
Community ID: wetlan
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No
Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No
Plot ID: DPI
If needed, explain on reverse.
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
1 Salix nigra
Stratum Indicator
tree OBL
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
2 Alnus serrulata tree FACW
3 Cornus amomum shrub FACW+
4 Juncus effurus herb FACW+
5 Impatiens capensis herb FACW
6 Ludwigia alternifolia herb OBL
7 Typha latifolia herb OBL
8 Carex spp. herb -
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
100%
Remarks: " Please note this species was not identified to species and was therefore excluded from the FAC -Neutral test.
100% of the dominant plant species are FAC or wetter.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in remarks):
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
X Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations:
Sediment Deposits (on leaves)
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water:
0-24 (in.)
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
_
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit:
N/A (in.)
Water -Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil:
<12 (in.)
FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Indicators of wetland hydrology are
resent.
Routine On -Site Data Forms Page 1 Oft .
6/4/2007

f
SnILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and'Phase): Chewacla loam,
frequently flooded Drainage Class poorly -drained_
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thermic Fluva
uentic D strude is Confirm Mapped Type? Ye No
Profile Descrition:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist l
(Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-12 B Gleyl 4/10Y
7.5YR 4/6 many/distinct silt loam
Histosol
Concretions
Histic Epipedon
High.Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List (Inclusions)
Reducing Conditions
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Indicators of hydric soils are present.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No (Circle
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Ils this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No
Remarks:
Data point is representative of a jurisdictional wetland area.
Approved by HQUSACE 2192
Routine Onsite Data Forms Page 2 of 2' 5/23/2007

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Arbordale Subdivision
Date: 04/25/07
Applicant/Owner: NorthPointe Group
County: Gaston
Investigator(s): Ron Johnson, PWS, and Matt Jenkins, WPIT
State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No
Community ID: up an
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No
Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No
Plot ID: DP2
If needed, explain on reverse.
plant species are FAC or wetter.
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
1 Liquidamhar styraciflua
Stratum Indicator
tree FAC+
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
2 Lirfodendron tulipifera tree FAC
3 Cornus amomum shrub FACW+
4 Ligustrum sinense shrub FAC
5 Lonicera japonica vine FAC-
6 Parthenocissus quinquefolia vine FAC
7
8
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
83%
Remarks:
More than 50% of the dominant
plant species are FAC or wetter.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in remarks):
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations:
Sediment Deposits (on leaves)
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water:
N/A (in.)
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit:
N/A (in.)
Water -Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil:
>12 (in.)
FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
No indicators of wetland hydrology
are vresent.
Routine On -Site Data Forms Page 1 of 2' 6/4/2007

1 4
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Willies loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes Drainage Class well -drained
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): shallow Typic
Ha ludalfs
Confirm Mapped Type? Ye No
Profile Descrition:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Calors
Mottle Texture, Concrefions,
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
Mr, Paul A. Bright
Carolina Wetland Services
550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
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Department of Environment and
April 26, 2007
Natural Resources
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Subject: Twin Brooks Subdivision —Proposed residential Subdivision; Stanley, Gaston County
CWS Project No. 2407-1884
Dear Mr. Bright:
The Natural Heritage Program has a number of records of rare species, significant natural communities,
or significant natural heritage areas within a mile of the project area. I have enclosed both a topo map
and a 2006 aerial photo of the general area. Immediately to the east of the project area is an identified
(but unprotected) natural area named Twin Brooks/Stanley Basic Forest, of Regional significance.
However, the 2006 aerial photo shows that much of this site has been developed, especially the western
one-third. We do not know if the bigleaf magnolia (,Vagnolla inacrophylla), which is State Significantly
Rare, or the Basic Mesic Forest, both located on the northwest -facing ravine slope, are still present.
In addition, within 'ia-mile to the northeast is another natural area, named North Stanley Creek Basic
Forest, of State significance. The northern portion of the site is in private protected status (vertical
hatching on tate photo map). All of the rare plant locations (triangles on the maps) are of bigleaf
magnolia.
Titus, our Program has no records of rare species or identified natural areas within the proposed
development. However, given the number of locations of the magnolia in the vicinity, it is possible that
this rare tree occurs within the project area. Though a biological survey of the tract is not essential, it
might be helpful if a survey at least for bigleaf magnolia trees is undertaken, and every effort made to
keep such trees from being cut down during the construction phase of the project.
You may wish to check the Natural Heritage Prograra database website at www.ncnhp.org for a listing of
rare plants and animals and significant natural communities in the county and on the quad map.
NC OneMap now provides digital Natural Heritage data online for free. This service provides site
specific information on GIS layers with Natural Heritage Program rare species occurrences and
Significant Natural Heritage Areas. The NC OneMala website provides Element Occurrence (ECJ) ID
numbers (instead of species name), and the data user is then encouraged to contact the Natural Heritage
Program for detailed information. This service allows the user to quickly and efficiently get site specific
NHP data without visiting the NHP workroom or waiting for the Information Request to be answered by
NHP staff. For more information about data formats and access, visit <www.nconemap.corp,data.htrnl>,
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Sincerely,
Harry E. LeGrand, Jr., Zoologist
Natural Heritage Program
Enclosures

CWS1
May 29, 2407
554 E WESTINGHOUSE BLVD.
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
744.527-1177 (v)
704.527-1133 (fax)
Mr. Steve Chapin
U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28841
Subject:. Pre -Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 & 29
Arbordaie Subdivision
Stanley, North Carolina
CWS Project No. 2007-1884
The Arbordale Subdivision site is located north of the NC -27 — Twinbrooks Drive intersection in
Stanley, North Carolina (Figure 1, enclosed). The purpose of this project is to develop approximately
I25 acres into a single-family residential development comprised of 223 lots. C.P. Morgan has
contracted CWS, Inc, to provide Section 4041401 permitting services for this project. Please see the
attached, signed Agent Certification of Authorization Form.
Applicant Name: C.P. Morgan, Mr. Andy Gibbon
Mailing Address: 9401 Southern Pine Boulevard, Suite U, Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone Number of Owner/Applicant: 704-607-0152
Street Address of Project: Old NC Highway 27, Stanley, NC
Waterway: UT's to South Stanley Creek
Basin: Catawba River (HU# 03050103)
City: Stanley
County: Gaston
Decimal Degree Coordinate Location of Project Site: N35.338944°, W81.063750°
USGS Quadrangle Name: Mount Molly, North Carolina, 1993
Current Land Use
The current land use for the project area is wooded with adjacent agricultural and residential areas.
Dominant vegetation within the project area consists of sweetgum (Liquidam8ar styraciva), tulip
tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), black willow (Salix nigra), tag alder (Alnus serrulata), silky dogwood
(Cornus anromum), Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica),
Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), soft stem rush (Juncus effusus), jewel flower
(Impatiens capensis), seedb+ox (Ludwigia aliernifalia), cat -tail (Typha latifolia), and various sedges
(Carex spp.). According to the Soil Survey of Gaston County], on-site soils consist of Chewacla loam
(CH), Gaston sandy clay loam (GaB2 and GaD2), Pacolet sandy loam (PaE), Wilkes loam (WkF),
Winnsboro loam (WnB and WnD), and Worsham loam (WoA). Chewacla and Worsham soils are
listed by the NRCS as hydric soils for Gaston County2. Gaston, Pacolet, Wilkes, and Winnsboro soils
are well -drained and exhibit poor to moderate permeability, while Chewacla and Worsham soils are
somewhat poorly drained and exhibit slow to moderate penneability.
United States Department of Agriculture, 1489. Soil Survey of Gaston County, North Carolina.
' NRCS Hydric Soils of North Carolina, December 15, 1995.
NORTH CAROLINA ' SOUTH CAROLINA • NEW YORK
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May 29, 2007
Mr. Steve Chapin
Page 2 of 5
Jurisdictional Delineation
On April 25, 2007 CWS's Ron Johnson, PWS and Matt Jenkins, WPIT delineated (flagged in the
field) and classified on-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. using the U.S. Arany Corps of Engineers
(USACE) - Routine On -Site Determination Method. Jurisdictional waters of the U.S. were classified
according to recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)3 and USACE guidance.
NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms and USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets
representative of Streams A and B are enclosed (SCP1 and SCP2).
The results of the on-site field investigation indicate that there are two jurisdictional stream channels
(Streams A and B) and one jurisdictional wetland area (Wetland AA) located within the project area
(Figure 1, enclosed). Routine On -Site Data Forms representative of Wetland AA as well as
non jurisdictional upland areas have been enclosed (DP 1 — DP2). On -Site jurisdictional waters of the
U.S. include South Stanley Creek and unnamed tributaries to South Stanley Creek. South Stanley
Creek is within the Catawba River basin (HU# 03050103 )4 and is classified as "Class C" waters by
the NCDWQ. On -Site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. were surveyed by CWS using a sub -meter
GPS unit and total approximately 1.28 acres (55,756.8 square feet). Linear footage and acreage of on-
site jurisdictional waters are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1. Summary of On -Site Jurisdictional Waters
Potential ;'
Jurisdiction
. Classification
Approximate Length
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Approximate
Acreage ..
Stream A
Perennial
2,275
0.52
Stream B
Perennial
3,524
0.73
Stream Subtotal:
5,799
1.25
Wetland AA I Forested
0.03
Wetland Subtotal:
0.03
On -Site Total:
5,799
1.28
Perennial Streams
Stream A (South Stanley Creek) flows southeast across the center of the property and is
approximately 2,275 linear feet in length (Figure 1, enclosed). This channel exhibited average
ordinary high water widths of 8 feet, perennial flow, strong sinuosity, and substrate consisting of fine
sand to small boulders. Biological sampling of Stream A resulted in a weak presence of crayfish, fish,
and amphibians, and a moderate presence of benthic macroinvertebrates. Perennial Stream A scored
57 out of a possible 100 points on the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Form and 45.5 out of 71
possible points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form, indicating perennial status
(SCP I, enclosed). Photographs of Perennial Stream A are enclosed as Photographs A and B.
Stream B flows northeast along the southeastern property boundary and converges with Stream A
(South Stanley Creek) (Figure 1, enclosed). Stream B is approximately 3,524 linear feet in length and
was evaluated to be perennial. This channel exhibited average ordinary high water widths of 8-10
feet, perennial flow, moderate sinuosity, and substrate consisting of fine sand to large cobbles.
Biological sampling of Stream B resulted in a weak presence of fish and crayfish, and a moderate
presence of benthic macroinvertebrates. Perennial Stream B scored 49 out of a possible 100 points on
the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Form and 44 out of 71 possible points on the NCDWQ
Stream Classification Form, indicating perennial status (SCP2, enclosed). Photographs of Perennial
Stream B are enclosed as Photographs C and D.
3 North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1999. Stream Classification Method. Version 2.0.
4 "HU#" is the Hydrologic Unit Code. U.S. Geological Survey, 1974. Hydrologic Unit Map, State of North Carolina.

May 29, 2007
Mr. Steve Chapin
Page 3 of 5
Wetland. -
Wetland AA is located in the eastern portion of the property and is approximately 0.03 acre in size
(Figure 1, enclosed). Dominant vegetation within this area includes black willow (Salix nigra), tag
alder (Alnus serrulata), silky dogwood (Cornus amomum), soft stem rush (Juncus effusus), jewel
weed (Impatiens capensis), seedbox (Ludwigia alternifolia), cat -tail (Typha latifolia), and various
sedges (Carex spp). This area exhibited low chroma soils (Gleyl 4/10Y), many distinct mottles
(7.5YR 4/6), drainage patterns, inundation to 24 inches, and saturation within the upper 12 inches of
the soil profile. A Routine On -Site Determination Form representative of Wetland AA is enclosed
(DPI). Photographs of Wetland AA are enclosed as Photographs E and F. A Routine On -Site
Determination Form representative of non jurisdictional upland areas is also enclosed (DP2).
Agency Correspondence
Cultural Resources
A letter was forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on April 16, 2007 to
determine the presence of any areas of architectural, historic, or archaeological significance that
would be affected by the project. As of the date of this submittal, a response from SHPO has not yet
been received.
Protected Species
A letter was forwarded to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) on
April 16, 2007 to determine the presence of any federally -listed, candidate endangered, threatened
species or critical habitat located within the project area. In a response letter, dated April 26, 2007
(enclosed), the NCNHP stated that they have "a number of records of rare species, significant natural
communities, or significant natural heritage areas within a mile of the project area." These records
include the occurrence of bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla). This species is listed as a State
Significantly Rare species and may occur within the project area, however since the species is not
listed as Federally/State Endangered or Threatened, a biological survey of the project area is not
required.
Purpose and Need for the Project
The purpose of this project is to develop approximately 125 acres of property into a single-family
residential development comprised of 223 lots. This project will provide residential housing to an
area of Gaston County that is experiencing significant population growth. Impacts to on-site
jurisdictional waters are necessary to provide roadway and sanitary sewer construction
(Figure 2, enclosed).
Avoidance and Minimization
Impacts to on-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. have been reduced to the maximum extent
practicable. Impacts to on-site jurisdictional wetland areas have been completely avoided and impacts
to on-site perennial streams have been reduced to less than 150 linear feet. Existing road crossings
were utilized and lengthened in order to further reduce impacts to jurisdictional stream channels.
Proper sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbances to downstream
waters. Remaining areas adjacent to on-site perennial stream channels will be buffered from proposed
construction activities. Construction activities and impacts resulting from construction of the
proposed sanitary sewer meet all the following general conditions of Water Quality Certification
#3374:

May 29, 2007
Mr. Steve Chapin
Page 4 of 5
• The construction corridor will not be installed parallel to and closer than 10 feet to a stream or
25 feet to waters classified as HQW. The sewer line will cross stream channels at or near -
perpendicular angles (between 75 degrees and 105 degrees).
• In sewer lines that cross stream channels shown on recent versions of USGS topographic
maps or NRCS County Soil Surveys as permanent or intermittent, no joints will be connected
within the footprint of the stream channel or within 2 feet of the stream banks.
• Measures will be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with waters
of the state until concrete has hardened.
• Placement of rip rap will be restricted to the stream bottom and banks directly impacted by the
placement of the utility line. Rip rap will only be used below the normal high water level.
The stream cross section will be restored to its original grade and placement of rip rap will not
result in destabilization of stream bed or banks upstream or downstream of the crossing.
• The construction corridor will be limited to 40 feet in width in wetlands and across stream
channels and will be minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
• Permanent, maintained access corridors will be restricted to no more than 10 feet in width.
• Wetland crossings have been reduced to less than 150 feet in length and will not require anti -
seep collars.
Proposed Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters
Under Nationwide Permit No. 29, unavoidable impacts to Perennial Stream A total approximately 88
linear feet and are the result of culvert extension and grading activities associated with new roadway
construction (Figure 3a, enclosed). Under Nationwide Permit No. 12, unavoidable impacts to
Perennial Stream B total approximately 40 linear feet and are the result of sanitary sewer line
construction. Approximately 10 linear feet of these impacts are permanent and are the result of rip rap
placement and the remaining 30 linear feet are temporary impacts as a result of associated construction
activities (Figure 3b, enclosed). On behalf of C.P. Morgan, CWS is submitting a Pre -Construction
Notification Application with attachments in accordance with Nationwide Permit General Condition
No. 27, and pursuant to Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 & 29 (enclosed).
Compensatory Mitigation
Construction of this project has limited the amount of perennial stream impacts to less than 150 linear
feet and will completely avoid all jurisdictional wetland areas, therefore no mitigation is currently
being proposed for this site.

May 29, 2007
Mr. Steve Chapin
Page 5 of 5
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 704-527-1177 or through email at [e-mail] should
you have any questions or comments regarding these findings.
Matt . Jenkins, WPIT Craig R. Wyant, RLA/SWS
Project Environmental Scientist Senior Resource Analyst
Enclosures: USGS 7.5' Mount Holly, NC Topographic Quadrangle
NRCS Gaston County Soil Survey
Figure 1. Wetland Boundary Survey
Figure 2. Proposed Impacts Overview
Figure 3. Proposed Impacts
Pre -Construction Notification Pursuant to a Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 & 29
Request for Jurisdictional Determination Form
Agent Certification of Authorization Form
NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms (SCP1 — SCP2)
USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets (SCP1 — SCP2)
USACE Routine Wetland Determination Data Forms (DPI — DP2)
Representative Photographs (A — F)
Agency Correspondence
cc: Mr. Andy Gibbon, C.P. Morgan
Mr. Michael Nicosia, The Schneider Corporation
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Soil Survey Courtesy of the USDA -MRCS
NRCS Soil Surrey of Gaston County, North Carolina, Street No. 4, dated 1989.
Approximate Seale I" A 2000'

NOTE; JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. WERE DELINEATED AND SURVEYED USING A
SUBMETER GPS UNIT BY CAROLINA WETLAND SERVICES, INC. (CWS) ON APRIL 25, 2007.
JURISDICTIONAL FEATURES HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY THE USAGE.
Perennial Stream B
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Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
REFERENCE: SITE SURVEY PROVIDED BY THE SCHNEIDER CORPORATION, DATED
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Arbordale Subdivision
Stanley, North Carolina
CWS Project No. 2007-1884
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Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
REFERENCE: SITE SURVEY PROVIDED BY THE SCHNEIDU CORPORATION, DATED
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Stanley, North Carolina
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Office Use Only: Form Version March 05
USAGE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "NIA".)
I. Processing
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1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ❑ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
❑ Section 10 Permit ❑ Isolated Wetland Perniit-fr6m-DWQ• - --
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification ❑ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested:
Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 & 29
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ❑
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ❑
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ❑
H. Applicant information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: C.P. Morgan: Mr. Andy Gibbon P.E.
Mailing Address: 9401 Southern Pine Boulevard, Suite U
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
Telephone Number: 704-607-0152 Fax Number:
E-mail Address: a bg1 _bon&pmorgan.com
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Mr. Craig R. Wyant, RLAISWS
Company Affiliation: Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
Mailing Address: 550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Telephone Number: 704-527-1177 Fax Number: 704-527-1133
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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M. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17 -inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Arbordale Subdivision
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): NIA
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 176601 and portion of 176570
4. Location
County: Gaston Nearest Town: Stanley
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Arbordale
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From Charlotte, travel
south on Interstate 85 (I-85) to NC -273 (Exit #27) toward Belmont/Mt. Holly. Travel
approximately 2.3 miles on NC -273 and turn left onto South Main Street. Travel
approximately 0.6 miles and turn left onto NC -27. Travel approximately 4 miles and turn
right onto Eslynn Road. The site will be at the end of Eslynn Road.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): N35.338944° ON W81.0637500 °W
6. Property size (acres): 125 acres
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: South Stanley Creek
8. River Basin: Catawba
(Note — this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
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9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: The site is currently cleared with minor forested areas
surrounded by forested, residential, and industrial areas.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The overall purpose of this project is to develop a residential subdivision. A trackhoe and
typical excavation equipment will be used for this project.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of this project is to develop
approximately 125 acres into a 223 -lot residential subdivision to provide additional housing
to an area of Gaston County that is experiencing significant population growth. Construction
will include pipe extension to provide for a new roadway and sanitary sewer construction.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. This project has no prior history.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any fixture permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
There are no fixture project plans for this site.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
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wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Under Nationwide Permit No. 29,
unavoidable impacts to Perennial Stream A total approximately 88 linear feet and are the
result of culvertextension andrg ading�activities associated with new roadway construction
(Figure 3a, enclosed). Under Nationwide Permit No. 12, unavoidable impacts to Perennial
Stream B total approximately 40 linear feet and are the result of sanitary sewer line
construction. Approximately 10 linear feet of these impacts are permanent and are the result
of rip rap placement and the remaining 30 linear feet are temporary impacts as a result of
associated construction activities (Figure 3b, enclosed). On behalf of C.P. Morgan, CWS is
submitting a Pre -Construction Notification Application with attachments in accordance with
Nationwide Permit General Condition No. 27, and pursuant to Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 &
29 (enclosed).
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include,. but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact
Type of Wetland
Located within
Distance to
Area of
Site Number
Type of Impact
(e.g., forested, marsh,
100 -year
Floodplain
Nearest
Stream
Impact
(acres)
(indicate on map)
Impact
herbaceous, bog, etc.)
(yes/no)
(linear feet)
N/A
(linear feet)
(acres)
Stream A
South Stanley
Culvert Placement
Total Wetland Impact (acres)
N/A
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.03 acre
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip -rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, m iply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Perennial
Average
Impact
Area of
Number
Stream Name
Type of Impact
t ?
Intermittent
Stream Width
Length
Impact
(indicate on ma)
Before Impact
(linear feet)
(acres)
Stream A
South Stanley
Culvert Placement
Perennial
8-10'
88 if
0.02 ac
Creek
Stream B
UT to South
Utility Crossing
perennial
10'
30 if
0.007 ac
Stanley Creek
(Temporary)
Stream B
UT to South
Utility Crossing
perennial
10'
10 if
0.002 ac
Stanley Creek
(Sanitary Sewer)
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage)
128 1f
0.029 ac
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
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Open Water Impact
Name of Waterbody
Wetland Impact (acres):
Type of Waterbody
Area of
Site Number
(if applicable)
Type of Impact
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
Impact
(indicate on ma)
ocean, etc.)
(acres)
N/A
Total Open Water Impact (acres)
N/A
b. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres):
Permanent - 0.022 acre
Temporary — 0.007 acre
Wetland Impact (acres):
N/A
Open Water Impact (acres):
N/A
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres)
0.029 acre
Total Stream Impact (linear feet):
Permanent — 981f
Temporary — 301f
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ❑ Yes ® No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ❑ uplands ❑ stream ❑ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw -down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower -impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. Impacts to on-site
jurisdictional waters of the U.S. have been reduced to the maximum extent practicable. Impacts
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to on-site jurisdictional wetland areas have been completely avoided and impacts to on-site
perennial streams have been reduced to less than 150 linear feet. Existing road crossings were
utilized and lengthened in order to further reduce impacts to jurisdictional stream channels.
Proper sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbances to
downstream waters. Remaining areas adjacent to on-site perennial stream channels will be
buffered from proposed construction activities. Construction activities and impacts resulting
from construction of the proposed sanitary sewer meet all the . general conditions of Water
Oualitv Certification #3374.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE — In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
Construction of this project has limited the amount of perennial stream impacts to less than
150 linear feet and will completely avoid all jurisdictional wetland areas, therefore no
mitigation is currently being proposed for this site.
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ❑ No
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ❑ No
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ❑ No ❑
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts. to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar -Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify V Yes ❑ No
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
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Zone*
Impct
(s uare feet)
Multiplier
Mitig t on
1
3 (2 for Catawba)
2
1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
I If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. N/A
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ❑ No
Is this an after -the -fact permit application? Yes ❑ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ❑ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
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XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw -down, schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Construction is scheduled to begin immediately following receipt of the appropriate permits
C'u'e 5/24/07
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date ,
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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REQUEST FOR JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
DATE: May 24, 2007
COUNTY Gaston County, North Carolina TOTAL ACREAGE OF TRACT 125 acres
PROJECT NAME (if applicable) Twin Brooks Subdivision
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT (name, address and phone):
C.P. Morgan
POC: Mr. Andv Gibbon P.E., at [phone]
9401 Southern Pine Boulevard, Suite U
Charlotte, NC 28273
NAME OF CONSULTANT, ENGINEER, DEVELOPER (if applicable):
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc
POC: Mr. Craig R. Wyant, at [phone]
550 East Westinghouse Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
STATUS OF PROJECT (check one):
( ) On-going site work for development purposes
( X) Project in planning stages
(Type of project: residential development )
( ) No specific development planned at present
( ) Project already completed
(Type of project: )
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED:
Check items submitted - forward as much information as is available. At a minimum, the following first two items must be
forwarded.
(X) USGS 7.5 -Minute Mount Holly, NC Topographic Quadrangle
(X) NRCS Gaston County Soil Survey
(X) Wetland Boundary Survey (Figure 1)
(X) Proposed Impacts Overview (Figure 2)
(X) Proposed Impacts (Figure 3)
(X) Pre -Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit Nos. 12 & 29
(X) NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms (SCP1 — SCP2)
(X) USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets (SCP1 — SCP2)
(X) Routine On -Site Data Forms (DPI — DP2)
(X) Representative Photographs (A — F)
(X) Agency Correspondence
Signature of Property Owner or
Authorized Agent
Mr. Craig R. Wyant

04/16/200'7 06: 4e CP MORGAN ?043451415 NO.357 9009
Carolina Wetland Services )Proposal No. 2067-1884-03 April � ZOQ7
AGENT CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZATION
1A JI) /;(M , representing C p. Morgan, hereby certify that I have authorized Craig R. Wyant
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.
aml i z�
Appiica 's signature
Date
C ----j oe e.-;�
Agent's signature
3/30/07
Date
Completion of this form will allow the agent to sign all future applications.
P,---ECEIVFD
APR 1 6 2007
BY:
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 1
04/25/2007 Project: Arbordale Subdivision Latitude: N35.3389440
Evaluator RGJ & 1VMJ Site: SCP1 Longitude: W81.0637500
Total Points: Other Perennial Stream A
Stream is at least intermittent 45 5® County: ���$®�
- ; 9 or oerenmai if ? 3d e.g. quad Name:
if
A. eomor o o (Subtotal= 24.0 i
(
3,0
Absent
Weak
ModEraie
Strong
1a. Continuous bed and bank
3.0
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity
2.0
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: riffle -pool sequence
2,0
0
1
2
3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting
2,0
0
1
2
3
5. Activeirelic floodplain
2.0
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or -benches
2,0
0
1
2
3
7. Braided channel
0.0
0
1
2
3
8. Recent alluvial deposits
3,0
0
1
2
3
9` Natural levees
0.0
0
1
2
3
10. Headcuts
2.0
0
1
2
3
11. Grade controls
1.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway
1.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence:
3.01
No = 0
Yes = 3
]VU21Mn2uv um=- are nut ra[eu. see urscusslons In manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 10.0 )
14. Groundwater floWdischarge
3,0
0
1
2
3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain. or
Water in channel -- dry or growing season
2,0
0
1
2
3
16. Leaflitter
1.5
1.5
1
0.5
0
17. Sediment on plants or debris
1.0
0
0.5
1
1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines)
1.0
0
0.5
1
1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present?1.5
0.5
No= 0
0.5
Yes = 1.5
C. Biology (Subtotal = 11.50 )
20". Fibrous roots in channel
3
3
2
1
0
21 . Rooted plants in channel
3.0
3
2
1
0
22. Crayfish
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Bivalves
0.
0
1
2
3
24. Fish
0.50
0.5
1
1.5
25. Amphibians
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
2,0
0
1
2
3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus.
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
29'. Wetland plants in streambed
0.001
FAG = 0.5:
FACW = 0.75;
OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0;
Other = 0
•-1- - anu a iis U. w1 Lilo pivacncv ul upianu piants. aem [= rocuses on me presence or aquatic or wetlano plants.
Motes: (use hack side of this form for additional notes:)
Sketch:
Weak presence of fish, crayfish, and amphibians. Strong
presence of water pennies, mayflies,- snails, and caddisflies.
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North Carolina Division of.Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 04/25/2007 Project: Arbordale Subdivision Latitude: N35.3389440
Evaluator. RGJ & MLJ Site: SCP2 Longitude: W81.0637500
Total Points: Perennial Stream B
Stream is .at least intermittent County Other
it 2: 19crnerenmaiif>_30 44•®® ,. Gaston e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 24.0
3.0
Rbsent
Wyk.
: Mbderabe . ; ....
Strbng
la.
Continuous bed and bank
3.0
0
1
2
3
2.
Sinuosity
2.0
0
1
2
3
3.
In -channel structure: riffle -pool sequence
2.0
0
1
2
3
4.
Soil texture or stream substrate sorting
2.0
0
1
2
3
5.
Activeirelic floodplain
2.0
0
1_
2
3
6.
Depositional bars or benches
3.0
0
1
2
3
7.
Braided channel
0.0
0
1
2
3
8.
Recent alluvial deposits
2.0
0
1
2
3
9` Natural levees
0.0
0
1
2
3
10.
Headcuts
2.0
0
1
2
3
11.
Grade controls
1.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
12.
Natural valley or drainageway
1.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
13.
Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS reap or other documented
evidence.
3.0
No = 0
Yes = 3
iv,aiHnaae u¢cnes are not races: see alscusslOns In manual
B Hydrology (Subtotal = 10.5 )
14. GroundwaterfloWdischarge
3.0
0
1
2
3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain. or
Water in channel -- dry or growing season
2.0
0
1
2
3
16. Leaflitter
1.5
1.5
1
0.5
0
17. Sediment on plants or debris
1.0
0
0.5
1
1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines)
1.51
0
0.5
1
1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoxi morph ic features) prese nt? 1.51
0.0
No = 0
0.5
Yes= 1.5
C. Biology (Subtotal = 9.50 )
20°. Fibrous roots in channel
3.0
3
2
1
0
21 G. Rooted plants in channel
3.0
3
2
1
0
22. Crayfish
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Bivalves
0.0
0
1.
2
3
24. Fish
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Amphibians
0.0
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1.0
0
0.5
1
1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
1.0
0
1
2
3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus.
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
29 . Wetland plants in streambed
0.001
FAC = 0.5;
FACW = 0.75;
OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0;
Other = 0
Mems ru an ai tutus on the presence at upiana plants. item 29 lotuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Notes: (use hack side of this form for additional notes.)
Sketch:
Weak fish, crayfish. Moderate caddisflies, mayflies.

OFFICE USE ONLY: USACE AID# DWQ #
SCP1- Perennial Stream A
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STREAM0
1. Applicant's Name: Arbordale Subdivision 2. Evaluator's Name: Ron Johnson and Matt Jenkins
3. Date of Evaluation: 4/25/07 4. Time of Evaluation: 2:00 pm
5. Name of Stream: South Stanlev Creek
6. River Basin: Catawba
7. Approximate Drainage Area: 1,800 acres 8. Stream Order: Third
J
9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 2,000 if 10. County: Gaston
11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Interstate 85 (I-85), take the NC -273 exit (Exit
#27) toward Belmont / Mt. Holly and then turn right onto Beatty Drive / NC -273. Travel approximately 2.3 miles and turn left onto
South Main Street / NC -273. Travel approximately 0.6 mile and turn left onto West Charlotte Avenue / NC -27. Travel approximately
3.8 miles and turn right onto Eslynn Road. Travel approximately 0.3 mile to the end of Eslynn Road and the site will be straieht
12. Site Coordinates (if known): N35.3389440, W81.0637500
13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): Pipe Extension
14. Recent Weather Conditions: no rain within the past 48 hours
15. Site conditions at time of visit: partly sunny 75 degrees
16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? (�9 NO 19. Does channel appear. on USDA Soil Survey? NO
20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: 50 % Residential _% Commercial 50 % Industrial _% Agricultural.
_% Forested _% Cleared / Logged _% Other ( )
21. Bankfull Width: 8' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 4-6'
23. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
24. Channel Sinuosity: Straight _Occasional Bends X Frequent Meander _Very Sinuous _Braided Channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each
characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the
worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the .stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or
weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character
of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more
continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach.. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of
100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 57 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature���"`' ���� Date
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used onW -s a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of
stream quality.. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change- version 05/03. To Comment, -please-call 919-876-8441.x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
SCPI — Perennial Stream A
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{CHARACTERISTICS
Q � Tt ��TG
CoastalPiedmont Mountain
Presence of flow { persistent pools in stream
7
l(no
-
flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
0 -
0-4
0 -
Evidence of past human alteration
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration -max Dints)
(}-6
0-5
0-5
2
Riparian zone
(no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = maxpoints)
0- 6
0-4
2
4Evidence
of nutrient or chemical discharges
�
(extensive discharges - 0_ no discharges = rnaxpoints)
0- v
r,7 __ �
i1 --1
3
Groundwater discharge
(no discharge - 0; s rin s, seeps. wetlands, etc_ = rn:ax points >
0 - 3
0-4
0 -4
6
Presence of adjacent floodplain
(no floodplain = 0: extensive flood ts) lain = max oro
0 -
0-4
0 _ ?
2
~"
Entrenchment 1 floodplain access
0-5
0-4
0 - ?
2
(deeply entrenched = 0, fi-e uent flooding = max points)
Presence of adjacent wetlands
0-6
tJ-4
no wetlands = 0, large adjacent wetlands= max Taints)
{) -?
0
9
Channel sinuosity
0-5
0-4
0- 3
4
(extensive channelization - 0, natural meander = max Dints}
10
Sediment input
0-5
0 _.,. 4
Q�4.'
2
(extensive deposition= 0; little or rto sediment = mastpoints)
Size & diversity of channel bed substrate
I 1
.fine, homouenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = maxpoints)I
A
0-4
3
1dee
Evidence of channel incision or widening
0-5
i
lv incised - O, stable bed & banks = max points)
0 - 4
0 - 5
v
l3
Presence of major bank failures
0-5
0 - 5
0 - 5
2
(severe erosion - 0; no erosion, stable banks n max points)
14
Root depth and density on banks
0 ''
0-4
0 - 5
2
(no visible roots 0; dense roots throughout _= max points)
f
l 5
Impact by agriculture or livestock production
substantial impact =0: no evidence = mat points)
0 ]
0 -
0-5
4
16
Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes
(no riffles/ripples les or pools -- 0; well-developed = max Dints)
0-3
0 - 5
0-6
a
.�!
17
Habitat complexity
0--6
0-6
0-6
4
(little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points-)
19
Canopy coverage over streambed
(no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = maxpoints)
19
Substrate
Substrate embeddedness
0-4
0 4
3
(deeply embedded = 0; loose stnicture = max)
20
Presence of stream invertebrates
0- 4
0-5
0-5
4
r,
(no evidence = 0; common. nttanerous tv es = martpoints)
fPresence
_1
of amphibians
0--4
0-4
0 4
1
no evidence = 0; common. numerous es = maxpoints)
2�
Presence of fish
tl .- 4
0_4
0-4
1
-,
(no evidence = 0; conunon, numerous types = maxpoints)
25
Evidence of wildlifeuse
0-6
0 -S
0-5
1
(no evidence 0; abundant t`,vidl nu:e = max point -0
Total Points Possible
101)
WO
100
p h
-
57
* 'I"hese characteristics are not assessed in coastal stxeattts.

OFFICE USE ONLY: USACE AID# DWQ #
SCP2 - Perennial Stream B
M STREAM QUALITY cess of y
ASSESSMENT'€ iy
kr.7p; plS
1. Applicant's Name: Arbordale Subdivision 2. Evaluator's Name: Ron Johnson and Matt Jenkins
3. Date of Evaluation: 4/25/07 4. Time of Evaluation: 11:00 am
5. Name of Stream: UT to South Stanlev Creek 6. River Basin: Catawba
7. Approximate Drainage Area: 800 acres 8. Stream Order: First
9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 1,000 If 10. County: Gaston
11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Interstate 85 (I-85), take the NC -273 exit (Exit
#27) toward Belmont / Mt. Holly and then turn right onto Beatty Drive / NC -273. Travel approximately 2.3 miles and turn left onto
South Main Street / NC -273. Travel approximately 0.6 mile and turn left onto West Charlotte Avenue / NC -27. Travel approximately
3.8 miles and turn right onto Eslynn Road. Travel approximately 0.3 mile to the end of Eslynn Road and the site will be straight
ahead.
12. Site Coordinates (if known): N35.3389440, W81.0637500
13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): Sewer Crossing
14. Recent Weather Conditions: no rain within the past 48 hours
15. Site conditions at time of visit: partly sunny 70 degrees
16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? � NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 9 Acres
18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? 0E) NO 19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? NO
20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: 50 % Residential _% Commercial 50 % Industrial _% Agricultural
_% Forested _% Cleared / Logged _% Other ( )
21. Bankfull Width: 8-10' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 5-10'
23. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (> 10%)
24. Channel Sinuosity: Straight _Occasional Bends X Frequent Meander _Very Sinuous _Braided Channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each
characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the
worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or
weather conditions, enter 0 in the.scoring.box and provide an explanation in.the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character
of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a, forest),, the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more
continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of
100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 49 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature -�� 1 - -7\ [// / Date 2i" v7
This channel evaluation form'is intended to be used only asa guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army eorps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of
stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form. is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 05/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.

S'T'REAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
SCP2 -- Perennial Stream B
" These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
FCOtECIN P(II�
itAVCE
CHARACTERISTICS
SCORE '
Coastal
Piedmont
:Mountain
1
Presence of flow f persistent pools in stream
0-5
;}
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
0-4
Evidence of past human alteration
- (extensive alteration = 0; no alteration - max oints)
U - �'
0-5
�l -
-
Riparian zone
l - 6
0 4
(i - �
-
_ (no buffer = 0: contiguous, wide buffer = maxpoints)
-
Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = maxpoints)
.�
Groundwater discharge
�C
5
(no discharg=e = 0: springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = maxpoints)
U 3
0-4
0-4
3
6
Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0- 2
2
(no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = maxpoints)
7
Entrenchment/ floodplain access
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent floodin = max points)
U 5
(1 -- 4
0 -?
1
8
Presence of adjacent wetlands
0-6
0- 4
0- 2
0
(no wet -lands - 0; large adjacent wetlands = maxpoints)
9
Channel sinuosity
0-5
0--4
0_3
(extensive channeli7ation = 0: natural meander = max poin&
10
Sediment input
0-5
0-4
0-4
3
(extensive deposition- 0: little or no sediment = maxpoints)
1 l
Size & diversity of channel bed substrate
NA K
0-4
0-S
3
fine, homogenous a U; Iarf�+ ,diverse sic s = n�ax Dints
12
Evidence of channel incision or widening* -
(deeply incised = 0: stable bed & banks = max oints)
0 - 5
0-4
0 -55
-
13
Presence of major bank failures
Presence
0 - 5
0-5
0 - 5
2
erosion = 0: no erasion, stable hanks - max points)
Root depth and density on banks
14
f no visible roots -- 0; dense roots throughout = maxpoints)
0-3
0e-4
0 -5
Impact by agriculture or livestock production
l�
(substantial impact =0; no evidence = maxpoints)
0-5
0-4
0-5
,}
16
Presence of riffle-pooUripple-pool complexes
0-3
0-5
0- 6
3
na riilles1ripples or pools =' 0; well-deve:lo ed = maxi points)
i
17
Habitat complexity
0.6
0-6
0-6
4
i
s
(little or no habitat = 0; fre .cent,. varied habitats =max Dints)
19
Canopy coverage over streambed
0--5
0-5
0-5)
(no shadiix ve etation = 0; continuous can.opy = maxpoints)_
1 U
Substrate embeddedness
'`dA*
{1- 4
0-4
,
(deeply embedded = 0: loose structure = max)
-
20
r
Presence of stream invertebrates
0- ,l
0-5
0-5
2
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = maxpoints)
2r l
Presence of amphibians
0-4
0-=�
0-4
0
v
no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = maxpoints)
•
22
Presence of fish
0-4 4
0-4 4
0-4 =R
l
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous gTes = max points)
-
..
Evidence of wildlife use
2,
(no evidence = f}; abundant evidence =max Dints)
0-6
0-5
0 -5
1
Total Points Possible
100
100
100
j
TO'I AL SCORE (also enter on first page),
a
" These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Arbordale Subdivision
Date: 04/25/07
Applicant/Owner: C.P. Morgan
County: Gaston
Investigator(s): Ron Johnson, PWS, and Matt Jenkins, WPIT
State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No
Community ID: wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No
Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No
Plot ID: DPI
If needed, explain on reverse.
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
1 Salix nigra
Stratum Indicator
tree OBL
Dominant Plant Soecies Stratum Indicator
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
2 Alnus serrulata tree FACW
3 Cornus amomum shrub FACW+
4 Juncus effusus herb FACW+
5Impatiens capensis herb FACW
6 Ludwigia alternifolia herb OBL
7 Typha latifolia herb OBL
8 Carex spp. herb
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
100%
Remarks: ' Please note this species was not identified to species and was therefore excluded from the FAC -Neutral test.
11100% of the dominant plant species are FAC or wetter.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in remarks):
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
X Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations:
Sediment Deposits (on leaves)
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water:
0-24 (in.)
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit:
N/A (in.)
Water -Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil:
<12 (in.)
FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Indicators of wetland hydrology are
oresent.
Routine On -Site Data Forms Page I Of 2 ' 5/23/2007

SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and'Phase): Chewacla loam,
frequently flooded Drainage Class poorly -drained
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thermic Fluya
uentic D strode is Confirm Mapped Type? Ye No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist)
(Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-12 B Gleyl 4/10Y
7.5YR 4/6 many/distinct silt loam
Histosol
Concretions
Histic Epipedon
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
—� Listed on Local Hydric Soils List (Inclusions)
Reducing Conditions
—� Listed on National Hydric Soils List
—� Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Indicators of hydric soils are present.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Routine On -Site Data Forms
Page 2 of 2
Approved by HQUSACE 2/92
5/23/2007

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Arbordale Subdivision
Date: 04/25/07
Applicant/Owner: C.P. Morgan
County: Gaston
Investigator(s): Ron Johnson, PWS, and Matt Jenkins, WPIT
State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No
Community ID: upland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No
Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No
Plot ID: DP2
If needed, explain on reverse.)
plant species are FAC or wetter.
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
1 Liquidambar styracii lua
Stratum Indicator
tree FAC+
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
2 Liriodendron tulipifera tree FAC
3 Cornus amomum shrub FACW+
4 Ligustrum sinense shrub FAC
5 Lonicerajaponica vine FAC-
6 Parthenocissus quinquefolia vine FAC
7
8
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
83%
Remarks:
More than 50% of the dominant
plant species are FAC or wetter.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in remarks):
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations:
Sediment Deposits (on leaves)
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water:
N/A (in.)
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) -
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit:
N/A (in.)
Water -Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil:
>12 (in.)
FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
No indicators of wetland hydrology
are present.
Routine On -Site Data Forms Page 1 of 2 5/23/2007

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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Willies loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes Drainage Class well -drained
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): shallow Typic
Ha ludalfs
Confirm Mapped Type? Ye No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Colors
Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist/
(Munsell Moist)
Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-12 B 7.5YR 3/4
N/A
N/A silt loam
Histosol
Concretions
Histic Epipedon
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List (Inclusions)
Reducing Conditions
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
No indicators of hydric soils are vresent.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Approved by HQUSACE 2/92
Routine On -Site Data Forms Page 2 of'2 5/23/2007

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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Michael F. Easley, Governor
April 26, 2007
Mr. Paul A. Bright
Carolina Wetland Services
550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Natural Resources
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Subject: Twin Brooks Subdivision – Proposed Residential Subdivision; Stanley, Gaston County
CWS Project No. 2007-1884
Dear Mr. Bright:
The Natural Heritage Program has a number of records of rare species, significant natural communities,
or significant natural heritage areas within a mile of the project area. I have enclosed both a topo map
and a 2006 aerial photo of the general area. Immediately to the east of the project area is an identified
(but unprotected) natural area named Twin Brooks/Stanley Basic Forest, of Regional significance.
However, the 2006 aerial photo shows that much of this site has been developed, especially the western
one-third. We do not know ifthe bigleaf magnolia (1lfagnolia macrophylla), which is State Significandy
Rare, or the Basic Mesic Forest, both IoCated on the northwest -facing ravine slope, are still present.
In addition, within '/z -mile to the northeast is another natural area, named North Stanley Creek Basic
Forest, of State significance. The northern portion of the site is in private protected status (vertical
hatching on the photo map). All of the rare plant locations (triangles on the maps) are of bigleaf
magnolia.
Thus, our Program has no records of rare species or identified natural areas within the proposed
development. However, given the number of locations of the magnolia in the vicinity, it is possible that
this rare tree occurs within the project area. Though a biological survey of the tract is not essential, it
might be helpful if a survey at least for bigleaf magnolia trees is undertaken, and every effort made to
keep such trees from being cut down during the construction phase of the project.
You may wish to check the Natural Heritage Prograrn database website at www.ncnhp.org for a listing of
rare plants and animals and significant natural communities in the county and on the quad map.
NC OneMap now provides digital Natural Heritage data online for free. This service provides site
specific information on GIS layers with Natural Heritage Program rare species occurrences and
Significant Natural Heritage Areas. The NC OneMap website provides Element Occurrence (EO) I'D
numbers (instead of species name), and the data user is then encouraged to contact the Natural Heritage
Program for detailed information. This service allows the user to quickly and efficiently get site specific
NHP data without visiting the NHP workroom or waiting for the Information Request to be answered by
NHP staff. For more information about data formats and access, visit <www.nconemap.co Idata.htmla,
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Please do not hesitate to contact me at 919-715-8697 if you have questions or need further information.
Sincerely,
Harry E. LeGrand, Jr., Zoologist
Natural Heritage Program
Enclosures