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- REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF:
Regulatory Division
Action ID. 200531324
Mr. Tim Russell
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATTON AVENUE
ROOM 208
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-5006
May 19, 2005
Rowan County Airport
130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
Dear Mr. Russell:
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In accordance with your written request of February 23, 2005, and the ensuing
administrative record, enclosed are two copies of a permit to place fill material in 0.59 acres of
wetlands to construct six airplane hangars and associated parking, at the Rowan County Airport,
Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina.
You should acknowledge that you accept the terms and conditions of the enclosed permit
by signing and dating each copy in the spaces provided ("Permittee" on page 3). Your signature,
as permittee, indicates that, as consideration for the issuance of this permit, you voluntarily
accept and agree to comply with all of the terms and conditions of this permit. All pages of both
copies of the signed permit with drawings should then be returned to Wilmington District office
for final authorization. A self-addressed envelope is enclosed for your convenience.
Title 33, Part 325.1(0, of the Code of Federal Regulations reads, in part, that, "A $10 fee
will be charged for permit applications when the work is noncommercial in nature and provides
personal benefits that have no connection with a commercial enterprise...", and "A fee of $100
will be charged for permit applications when the planned or ultimate purpose of the project is
commercial or industrial in nature and is in support of operations that charge for the production,
distribution, or sale of goods or services." As your application fits the latter category, you are
requested to remit your check for $100.00, made payable to the Finance and Accounting Officer,
USAED, Wilmington. The check should accompany the signed and dated copies of your permit.
In addition, I have enclosed a copy of the Notification of Administrative Appeal Options
and Process and Request for Appeal. Please carefully read Section "A" of this form for
information regarding the appeal process for proffered permits.
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After the permit is authorized in this office, the original copy will be returned to you; the
duplicate copy will be permanently retained in this office. Should you have questions please
contact Mrs. Amanda Jones, Asheville Regulatory Field Office, telephone [phone],
extension 231.
Sincerely,
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Scott McLendon
Chief, Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Enclosures:
Copy Furnished (with enclosures):
Mr. Chris Daves
S&ME
134 Suber Avenue
Columbia, South Carolina 29210
Ms. Cyndi Karoli
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Copy furnished (w/out enclosures)
Ms. Carol Shaw
Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
o?OF W A TF9OG
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
401 Water Quality Certification
Summary of Permitted Impacts and Mitigation Requirements
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500, Mr. Tim Russell of Rowan County has permission as outlined
below to impact 0.59 acre of wetlands for the purpose(s) of constructing new hangars at the Rowan
County Airport in Rowan County. All activities associated with these authorized impacts must be
conducted with the conditions listed in the 404 Permit transmittal letter. THIS PERMIT IS NOT VALID
WITHOUT THE ATTACHMENTS.
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS, ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
LOCATION:
COUNTY
BASIN/ SUB BASIN
Rowan County Airport
Rowan
03040103
As required by 15A NCAC 2H.0500, and the conditions of thJs Permit, you are required to compensate
for the above impacts through the restoration, creation, enhancement or preservation of wetlands and
surface waters as outlined below prior to conducting any activities that impact or degrade the waters of
the state.
Note: Acreage requirements proposed to be mitigated through the Ecosystem Enhancement Program must
be rounded to one-quarter acre increments and linear foot requirements must be rounded up to the nearest
foot according to 15 2R.0503(b).
Impacts:
0.59 acre of wetlands
Mitigation:
Not required for the 401 Water Quality Certification since cumulative project impacts fall below one acre.
However, wetlands mitigation may be required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the 404 Permit.
In correspondence dated February 17, 2005, the EEP indicated that 1.18 acres of wetlands mitigation will
be conducted by EEP if necessary for the 404 Permit or 401 Water Quality Certification.
One of the options you have available to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirement is through the
payment of a fee to the Wetlands Restoration Fund per NCAC 2R.0503. If you choose this option, please
sign this form and mail it to the Ecosystem Enhancement Program at the address below. An invoice for
the appropriate amount of payment will be sent to you upon receipt of this form. PLEASE NOTE, THE
ABOVE IMPACTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT
YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE ECOSYTEM ENHANCMENT PROGRAM.
Signature Date
ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
1619 Mail Service Center
RALEIGH, N.C. 27669-1619
[phone]
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] /FAX [phone] / Internet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwettands
Filename: 050371 Rowan(RowanpEEP
No Carolina
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May 5, 2005
NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-
500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section.0500 to Mr. Tim Russell of Rowan County to fill 0.59 acre of
wetlands in the Yadkin River Basin, associated with the construction new hangars at the Rowan County
Airport in Rowan County, North Carolina, pursuant to an application filed on the 24th day of-March of
2005.
The application and supporting documentation provides adequate assurance that the proposed work will
not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the
State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate the applicable portions of Sections 301,
302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application, the
supporting documentation, and conditions hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design submitted in the application materials and as
described in the Public Notice. If the project is changed, prior to notification a new application for a new
Certification is required. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification
and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions of this Certification. Any
new owner must notify the Division and request the Certification be issued in their name. Should wetland
or stream fill be requested in the future, additional compensatory mitigation may be required as described
in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). If any plan revisions from the approved site plan result in a
change in stream or wetland impact or an increase in impervious'surfaces, the DWQ shall be notified in
writing and a new application for 401 Certification may be required. For this approval to be valid,
compliance with the conditions listed below is required.
Conditions of Certification:
1. Impacts Approved
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general
conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are
approved including incidental impacts:
Amount Approved Plan Location or Reference
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404/CAMA Wetlands 0.59 acres Corps of Engineers Public Notice
Sediment and Erosion Control:
2. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing
the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in
order to protect surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed,
installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the
North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion
control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified
in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and
Rowan County Airport Hangars
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May 5, 2005
waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits
associated with the project.
C. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed,
installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the
North Carolina Surface Mining Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in
accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
3. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the
footprint of the impacts depicted in the 404/401Permit Application. All construction activities,
including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best
Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards,
statutes, or rules occur;
4. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent
practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is
unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the
Division of Land Resources has released the project;
Continuing Compliance:
5. Mr. Tim Russell and Rowan County shall conduct construdtion activities in a manner consistent with
State water quality standards (including any requirements `resulting from compliance with section
303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State law and federal law.
If the Division determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to
sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated, or that further
conditions are necessary to assure compliance, the Division may reevaluate and modify this
Certification to include conditions appropriate to assure compliance with such standards and
requirements in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0507(d). Before modifying the Certification, the
Division shall notify Mr. Tim Russell and/or Rowan County and the US Army Corps of Engineers,
provide public notice in accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0503 and provide opportunity for public
hearing in accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0504. Any new or revised conditions shall be provided to
Mr. Tim Russell and/or Rowan County in writing, shall be provided to the United States Army Corps
of Engineers for reference in any Permit issued pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and
shall also become conditions of the 404 Permit for the project;
Mitigation:
6. Compensatory Mitigation Using the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP)
Mitigation was proposed within your application as described in the table below. We understand that
you wish to make a payment to the Wetlands Restoration Fund administered by the NC Ecosystem
Enhancement Program (EEP) to meet this mitigation requirement. This mitigation is not required for
the purposes of this Certification, but we understand that it may be required by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers for the 404 Permit. In that case, the attached impact and mitigation summary may be
used to make payment to the EEP. The check should be made payable to: DENR - Ecosystem
Enhancement Program Office. The EEP should be contacted at [phone] if you have any
questions concerning payment into a restoration fund. For accounting purposes, the following
compensatory mitigation may be requested of the Wetlands Restoration Fund to meet the
conditions of the 404 Permit at the discretion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
Rowan. County Airport Hangars
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May 5, 2005
impact River and Sub-basin Number
Wetlands 0.59 acres 03040103
Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as
depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 Permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written
request within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a
written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the
Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. If
modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the
modifications upon written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Certification. Unless
such demands are made, this Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 5th day of May 2005
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Ala W. Klimek, P.E.
3509
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Work Limits
1. All work authorized by this permit must be performed in strict compliance with the
attached plans, which are a part of this permit. Any modification to these plans must be
approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) prior to implementation.
2. Except as authorized by this permit or any USACE approved modification to this permit,
no excavation, fill or mechanized land-clearing activities shall take place at any time in
the construction or maintenance of this project, within waters or wetlands. This permit
does not authorize temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill material
within waters or wetlands outside the permitted area. This prohibition applies to all
borrow and fill activities connected with this project.
3. Except as specified in the plans attached to this permit, no excavation, fill or mechanized
land-clearing activities shall take place at any time in the construction or maintenance of
this project, in such a manner as to impair normal flows and circulation patterns within
waters or wetlands or to reduce the reach of waters or wetlands.
Related Laws
4. If the North Carolina Division of Water Quality has issued a conditioned Water Quality
Certification for your project, the conditions of that certification are hereby incorporated
as special conditions of this permit. For your convenience, a copy of the certification is
attached if it contains such conditions.
5. All mechanized equipment will be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of waters and wetlands from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other
toxic materials. In the event of a spill of petroleum products or any other hazardous
waste, the permittee shall immediately report it to the N.C. Division of Water Quality at
[phone], Ext. 526 or [phone] and provisions of the North Carolina Oil
Pollution and Hazardous Substances Control Act will be followed.
Project Maintenance
6. The permittee shall advise the Corps in writing at least two weeks prior to beginning the
work authorized by this permit and again upon completion of the work authorized by this
permit.
7. Unless otherwise authorized by this permit, all fill material placed in waters or wetlands
shall be generated from an upland source and will be clean and free of any pollutants
except in trace quantities. Metal products, organic materials (including debris from land
clearing activities), or unsightly debris will not be used.
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8. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms and
conditions of this permit in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall
provide each of its contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or
maintenance of this project with a copy of this permit. A copy of this permit, including
all conditions, shall be available at the project site during construction and maintenance
of this project
9. The permittee shall employ all sedimentation and erosion control measures necessary to
prevent an increase in sedimentation or turbidity within waters and wetlands outside the
permit area. This shall include, but is not limited to, the immediate installation of silt
fencing or similar appropriate devices around all areas subject to soil disturbance or the
movement of earthen fill, and the immediate stabilization of all disturbed areas.
Additionally, the project must remain in full compliance with all aspects of the
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General Statutes Chapter
113A Article 4).
10. The permittee, upon receipt of a notice of revocation of this permit or upon its expiration
before completion of the work will, without expense to the United States and in such time
and manner as the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative may direct,
restore the water or wetland to its pre-project condition.
Enforcement
11. Violations of these conditions or violations of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act must be reported in writing to the Wilmington
District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers within 24 hours of the permittee's discovery of the
violation.
Mitigation
12. The permitte shall mitigate for unavoidable impacts to 0.59 acre of wetlands associated
with this project by payment to the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(NCEEP) in the amount necessary to perform restoration to 1.18 acres of riparian
hardwood wetlands in the Yadkin River Basin (Cataloging Unit 03040103). Construction
within jurisdictional areas on the property shall begin only after the permittee has made
full payment with certified check to the NCEEP, and the NCEEP has made written
confirmation to the District Engineer, that it agrees to accept responsibility for the
mitigation work required, pursuant to Paragraph IV.D. of the Memorandum of
Understanding between the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, dated November
4, 1998.
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Other
13. If the permittee discovers any previously unknown historic or archeological remains
while accomplishing the authorized work, he will immediately notify the Wilmington
District Engineer who will initiate the required State/Federal coordination.
14. This Department of the Army permit does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal,
State, or local authorizations required by law.
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
May 5, 2005
Mr. Tim Russell
Rowan County
130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC, 28144
Re: Rowan County Airport Hangars, Rowan County
DWQ #05-0371; USACE Action ID. No. 200531324
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Dear Mr. Russell:
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 3509 issued to Mr. Tim Russell of Rowan County, dated
May 5, 2005. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead
with your project including (but not limited to) Solid Waste, Sediment and Erosion Control, Stormwater,
Dam Safety, Non-discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
AWK/cbk
Attachments: Certificate of Completion
cc: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Wilmington District, USACOE
Polly Lespinasse, DWQ, Mooresville Regional Office
DLR Mooresville Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Chris Daves, 134 Suber Road, Columbia, SC, 29210
Filename: 050371Rowan(Rowan)401
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: httn://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands
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May 5, 2005
NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-
500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to Mr. Tim Russell of Rowan County to fill 0.59 acre of
wetlands in the Yadkin River Basin, associated with the construction new hangars at the Rowan County
Airport in Rowan County, North Carolina, pursuant to an application filed on the 24th day of March of
2005.
The application and supporting documentation provides adequate assurance that the proposed work will
not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the
State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate the applicable portions of Sections 301,
302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application, the
supporting documentation, and conditions hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design submitted in the application materials and as
described in the Public Notice. If the project is changed, prior to notification a new application for a new
Certification is required. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification
and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions of this Certification. Any
new owner must notify the Division and request the Certification be issued in their name. Should wetland
or stream fill be requested in the future, additional compensatory mitigation may be required as described
in 15A NCAC 21-1.0506 (h) (6) and (7). If any plan revisions from the approved site plan result in a
change in stream or wetland impact or an increase in impervious surfaces, the DWQ shall be notified in
writing and a new application for 401 Certification may be required. For this approval to be valid,
compliance with the conditions listed below is required.
Conditions of Certification:
1. Impacts Approved
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general
conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are
approved including incidental impacts:
Amount Approved
(Units) Plan Location or Reference
404/CAMA Wetlands 0.59 acres Corps of Engineers Public Notice
Sediment and Erosion Control:
2. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing
the proper design; installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in
order to protect surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed,
installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the
North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion
control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified
in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and
Rowan County Airport Hangars
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May 5, 2005
waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits
associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed,
installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the
North Carolina Surface Muting Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in
accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
3. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the
footprint of the impacts depicted in the 404/401Permit Application. All construction activities,
including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best
Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards,
statutes, or rules occur;
4. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent
practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is
unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the
Division of Land Resources has released the project;
Continuing Compliance:
Mr. Tim Russell and Rowan County shall conduct construction activities in a manner consistent with
State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with section
303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State law and federal law.
If the Division determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to
sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated, or that further
conditions are necessary to assure compliance, the Division may reevaluate and modify this
Certification to include conditions appropriate to assure compliance with such standards and
requirements in accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0507(d). Before modifying the Certification, the
Division shall notify Mr. Tim Russell and/or Rowan County and the US Army Corps of Engineers,
provide public notice in accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0503 and provide opportunity for public
hearing in accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0504. Any new or revised conditions shall be provided to
Mr. Tim Russell and/or Rowan County in writing, shall be provided to the United States Army Corps
of Engineers for reference in any Permit issued pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and
shall also become conditions of the 404 Permit for the project;
Mitigation:
6. Compensatory Mitigation Using the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP)
Mitigation was proposed within your application as described in the table below, We understand that
you wish to make a payment to the Wetlands Restoration Fund administered by the NC Ecosystem
Enhancement Program (EEP) to meet this mitigation requirement. This mitigation is not required for
the purposes of this Certification, but we understand that it may be required by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers for the 404 Permit. In that case, the attached impact and mitigation summary may be
used to make payment to the EEP. The check should be made payable to: DENR- Ecosystem
Enhancement Program Office. The EEP should be contacted at [phone] if you have any
questions concerning payment into a restoration fund. For accounting purposes, the following
compensatory mitigation may be requested of the Wetlands Restoration Fund to meet the
conditions of the 404 Permit at the discretion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
Rowan County Airport Hangars
Page 4 of 4
May 5, 2005
impact River and Sub-basin Number
Wetlands 0.59 acres 03040103
Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as
depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 Permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written
request within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a
written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the
Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. If
modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the
modifications upon written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Certification. Unless
such demands are made, this Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 5th day of May 2005
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
/I
Ala W. Klimek, P.E.
3509
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O?O? W A T F9pG
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
401 Water Quality Certification
Summary of Permitted Impacts and Mitigation Requirements
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500, Mr. Tim Russell of Rowan County has permission as outlined
below to impact 0.59 acre of wetlands for the purpose(s) of constructing new hangars at the Rowan
County Airport in Rowan County. All activities associated with these authorized impacts must be
conducted with the conditions listed in the 404 Permit transmittal letter. THIS PERMIT IS NOT VALID
WITHOUT THE ATTACHMENTS.
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS, ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
LOCATION: Rowan County Airport
COUNTY Rowan
BASIN/ SUB BASIN 03040103
As required by 15A NCAC 211.0500, and the conditions of this Permit, you are required to compensate
for the above impacts through the restoration, creation, enhancement or preservation of wetlands and
surface waters as outlined below prior to conducting any activities that impact or degrade the waters of
the state.
Note: Acreage requirements proposed to be mitigated through the Ecosystem Enhancement Program must
be rounded to one-quarter acre increments and linear foot requirements must be rounded up to the nearest
foot according to 15 2R.0503(b).
Impacts:
0.59 acre of wetlands
Mitigation:
Not required for the 401 Water Quality Certification since cumulative project impacts fall below one acre.
However, wetlands mitigation may be required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the 404 Permit.
In correspondence dated February 17, 2005, the EEP indicated that 1.18 acres of wetlands mitigation will
be conducted by EEP if necessary for the 404 Permit or 401 Water Quality Certification.
One of the options you have available to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirement is through the
payment of a fee to the Wetlands Restoration Fund per NCAC 2R.0503. If you choose this option, please
sign this form and mail it to the Ecosystem Enhancement Program at the address below. An invoice for
the appropriate amount of payment will be sent to you upon receipt of this form. PLEASE NOTE, THE
ABOVE IMPACTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT
YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE ECOSYTEM ENHANCMENT PROGRAM.
Signature Date
ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
1619 Mail Service Center
RALEIGH, N.C. 27669-1619
[phone]
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] /FAX [phone] / Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands
Filename: 050371 Rowan(Rowan)EEP
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PUBLIC NOTICE
US Army Corps
Of Engineers
Wilmington District
Issue Date: 24 March 2005
Comment Deadline: 22 April 2005
Corps Action ID #: 200531324
All interested parties are herby advised that the Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps)
has received an application for work within jurisdictional waters of the United States. Specific
plans and location information are described below and shown on the attached plans. This
Public Notice and all attached plans are also available on the Wilmington District Web Site at
www.saw.usace.army.mil/wetlands
Applicant:
AGENT (if applicable):
Rowan County
Mr. Tim Russell
130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
S&ME, Inc.
Mr. Chris Daves
134 Suber Road
Columbia, SC 29210
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MAR 3 0 2005
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Authority
The Corps will evaluate this application and a decide whether to issue, conditionally issue, or
deny the proposed work pursuant to applicable procedures under Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (33 USC 1344).
Location
The proposed project is located at the existing Rowan County Airport, located on the north side
of Airport Road, west of NC Highway 29, in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
(35.6541702°N -80.519193°W). The project site is specifically located at the intersection of
Airport Loop Road and Airport Road, near the southern runway. The site contains wetlands that
are adjacent to stream channels located on the site. The stream channel is an unnamed tributary
to Grants Creek, which ultimately flows into the Yadkin River. The Yadkin River reaches the
Atlantic Ocean through Winyah Bay in South Carolina.
Existing Site Conditions
The proposed expansion area is located adjacent to existing hangars and is comprised of forested
and cleared land. This area is located in a headwater landscape position and drains in the general
direction of northeast through an unnamed tributary to Grants Creek. Existing soils mapping
provided by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) indicates the proposed
expansion area contains two soil series: Vance and Chewacla. The NRCS considers the
Chewacla mapping unit a somewhat poorly drained soil with hydric inclusions (USDA,
unpublished).
Approximately 0.67 acre of an emergent wetland is located on the project site. Dominant
vegetation in this area is comprised of. Black Willow (Salix nigra), Blackberry (Rebus
betulifolius), Soft Rush (Juncos effusus), Cat-tails (Typha latifolia), and Smartweed (Panicom
spp.). Soils in the wetland area are considered low chroma with concretions. This wetland area
drains into a perennial stream located on the site. Approximately 287 linear feet of perennial
stream channel is present that drains off the property to the north. A vegetated riparian buffer is
located adjacent to the stream and consists of the following species: Tulipifera liriodendron,
Liquidambar styraciflua, Acer rubrum, Alnus serrulata, Carpinus caroliniana, Smilax
rotundifolia, and Rubus betulifolius.
Applicant's Stated Purpose
The purpose of this project is to increase the available storage and maintenance capacities for
local commercial and private aircraft at the Rowan County Airport. Rowan County proposes to
construct six airplane hangars to provide the needed storage.
Project Description
The proposed project includes the construction of six airplane hangars, 66 parking spaces, and an
entrance road on the southeastern portion of the Rowan County Airport. The applicant has
indicated that each hangar will be 8,000 square feet in size with metal siding and placed on
concrete slab flooring. The applicant is proposing 66 parking spaces located adjacent to the
hangars. The number of parking spaces complies with the local parking ordinance.
Other Required Authorizations
This notice and all applicable application materials are being forwarded to the appropriate State
agencies for review. The Corps will generally not make a final permit decision until the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or waives State certification
required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (PL 92-500). The receipt of the application and
this public notice in the NCDWQ Central Office in Raleigh serves as application to the NCDWQ
for certification. A waiver will be deemed to occur if the NCDWQ fails to act on this request for
certification within sixty days of the date of the receipt of this notice in the NCDWQ Central
Office. All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for certification under
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ), 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1650 Attention: Ms. Cyndi Karoly by April 22, 2005.
2
Essential Fish Habitat
This notice initiates the Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) consultation requirements of the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The Corps' initial determination
is that the proposed project will not adversely impact EFH or associated fisheries managed by
the South Atlantic or Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Councils or the National Marine
Fisheries Service.
Cultural Resources
The Corps has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places
and is not aware that any registered properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion
therein are located within the project area or will be affected by the proposed work. Presently,
unknown archeological, scientific, prehistoric, or historical data may be located within the
project area and/or could be affected by the proposed work.
Endangered Species
The Corps has reviewed the project area, examined all information provided by the applicant and
consulted the latest North Carolina Natural Heritage Database. Based on available information,
the Corps has determined pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, that the proposed
project will have no effect on federally listed endangered or threatened species or their formally
designated critical habitat.
Evaluation
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts,
including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity on the public interest. That decision will
reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. The
benefit which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be balanced against
its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors which may be relevant to the proposal will be
considered including the cumulative effects thereof; among those are conservation, economics,
aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, historic properties, fish and wildlife
values, flood hazards, flood plain values (in accordance with Executive Order 11988), land use,
navigation, shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water
quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of
property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving
the discharge of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, the evaluation of the
impact of the activity on the public interest will include application of the Environmental
Protection Agency's 404(b)(1) guidelines.
Commenting Information
The Corps is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State and local agencies and officials;
Indian Tribes and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of this
proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps to determine
3
whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. To make this decision,
comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic properties, water quality,
general environmental effects and the other public interest factors listed above. Comments are
used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Comments are also
used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public interest of the
proposed activity.
Any person may request, in writing, within the comment period specified in this notice, that a
public hearing be held to consider the application. Requests for public hearings shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing. Requests for a public hearing shall be
granted, unless the District Engineer determines that the issues raised are insubstantial or there is
otherwise no valid interest to be served by a hearing.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received by the
Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, until 5pm on Friday, April 22, 2005. Comments
should be submitted to Ms. Amanda Jones, 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208, Asheville, North
Carolina 28801-5006.
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Subject: 05-0371
From: Polly Lespinasse <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 03 May 2005 08:45:42 -0400
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Cyndi,
I have completed a report in FileMaker Pro for the above referenced project. It is
an Individual Permit (0.59 acres of wetland impacts). The only thing I noticed is
that there is a slight discrepancy in the mitigation provided (FileMaker Pro report
has details). I didn't know if this was something you wanted me to followup on with
the consultant. Also, I am not clear who requires a mitigation ratio of 2:1, us
and/or the USAGE. Let me know what else you need from me. Thanks.
Polly Lespinasse - Polly.Lespinasse.?ncmail.net
Environmental Specialist
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Water Quality
610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: 704.663.1699 Fax: [phone]
1 of 1 5/3/2005 10:07 AM
MEMORANDUM

TO: John Dorney Regional Contact:
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor:
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Rowan County Airport Hangars
Project Number 05 0371
Recvd From APP
Polly Lespinasse
Rex GlPason
County Rowan
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Region Mooresville
Received Date 2/23/05 Recvd By Region
Project Type Airport Hanger
Certificates Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
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Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? O Y #N Did you request more info? O Y @)N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? O Y Q N
Is Mitigation required? O Y ON Recommendation: *Issue O Issue/Cond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 353811 Longitude (ddmmss) 803110
Comments:
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
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PUBLIC NOTICE
US Army Corps
Of Engineers
Wilmington District
Issue Date: 24 March 2005
Comment Deadline: 22 April 2005
Corps Action ID #: 200531324
All interested parties are herby advised that the Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps)
has received an application for work within jurisdictional waters of the United States. Specific
plans and location information are described below and shown on the attached plans. This
Public Notice and all attached plans are also available on the Wilmington District Web Site at
www. saw.usace. arm y.mi lhvetl ands
Applicant:
AGENT (if applicable):
Rowan County
Mr. Tim Russell
130 West Imies Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
S&ME, Inc.
Mr. Chris Daves
134 Suber Road
Columbia, SC 29210
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MAR 2
8 2005
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Authority
The Corps will evaluate this application and a decide whether to issue, conditionally issue, or
deny the proposed work pursuant to applicable procedures under Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (33 USC 1344).
Location
The proposed project is located at the existing Rowan County Airport, located on the north side
of Airport Road, west of NC Highway 29, in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
(35.6541702°N -80.519193°W). The project site is specifically located at the intersection of
Airport Loop Road and Airport Road, near the southern runway. The site contains wetlands that
are adjacent to stream channels located on the site. The stream channel is an unnamed tributary
to Grants Creek, which ultimately flows into the Yadkin River. The Yadkin River reaches the
Atlantic Ocean through Winyah Bay in South Carolina.
Existing Site Conditions
The proposed expansion area is located adjacent to existing hangars and is comprised of forested
and cleared land. This area is located in a headwater landscape position and drains in the general
direction of northeast through an unnamed tributary to Grants Creek. Existing soils mapping
provided by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) indicates the proposed
expansion area contains two soil series: Vance and Chewacla. The NRCS considers the
Chewacla mapping unit a somewhat poorly drained soil with hydric inclusions (USDA,
unpublished).
Approximately 0.67 acre of an emergent wetland is located on the project site. Dominant
vegetation in this area is comprised of. Black Willow (Salix nigra), Blackberry (Rubus
betulifolius), Soft Rush (Juncus effitsus), Cat-tails (Typha latifolia), and Smartweed (Panicum
spp.). Soils in the wetland area are considered low chroma with concretions. This wetland area
drains into a perennial stream located on the site. Approximately 287 linear feet of perennial
stream channel is present that drains off the property to the north. A vegetated riparian buffer is
located adjacent to the stream and consists of the following species: Tulipifera liriodendron,
Liquidambar styraciflua, Acer rubrum, Ahms serrulata, Carpinus carolinlana, Smilax
rotundifolia, and Rubus betulifolius.
Applicant's Stated Purpose
The purpose of this project is to increase the available storage and maintenance capacities for
local commercial and private aircraft at the Rowan County Airport. Rowan County proposes to
construct six airplane hangars to provide the needed storage.
Project Description
The proposed project includes the construction of six airplane hangars, 66 parking spaces, and an
entrance road on the southeastern portion of the Rowan County Airport. The applicant has
indicated that each hangar will be 8,000 square feet in size with metal siding and placed on
concrete slab flooring. The applicant is proposing 66 parking spaces located adjacent to the
hangars. The number of parking spaces complies with the local parking ordinance.
Other Required Authorizations
This notice and all applicable application materials are being forwarded to the appropriate State
agencies for review. The Corps will generally not make a final permit decision until the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or waives State certification
required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (PL 92-500). The receipt of the application and
this public notice in the NCDWQ Central Office in Raleigh serves as application to the NCDWQ
for certification. A waiver will be deemed to occur if the NCDWQ fails to act on this request for
certification within sixty days of the date of the receipt of this notice in the NCDWQ Central
Office. All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for certification under
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ), 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1650 Attention: Ms. Cyndi Karoly by April 22, 2005.
2
Essential Fish Habitat
This notice initiates the Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) consultation requirements of the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The Corps' initial determination
is that the proposed project will not adversely impact EFH or associated fisheries managed by
the South Atlantic or Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Councils or the National Marine
Fisheries Service.
Cultural Resources
The Corps has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places
and is not aware that any registered properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion
therein are located within the project area or will be affected by the proposed work. Presently,
unknown archeological, scientific, prehistoric, or historical data may be located within the
project area and/or could be affected by the proposed work.
Endangered Species
The Corps has reviewed the project area, examined all information provided by the applicant and
consulted the latest North Carolina Natural Heritage Database. Based on available information,
the Corps has determined pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, that the proposed
project will have no effect on federally listed endangered or threatened species or their formally
designated critical habitat.
Evaluation
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts,
including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity on the public interest. That decision will
reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. The
benefit which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be balanced against
its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors which may be relevant to the proposal will be
considered including the cumulative effects thereof; among those are conservation, economics,
aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, historic properties, fish and wildlife
values, flood hazards, flood plain values (in accordance with Executive Order 11988), land use,
navigation, shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water
quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of
property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving
the discharge of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, the evaluation of the
impact of the activity on the public interest will include application of the Environmental
Protection Agency's 404(b)(1) guidelines.
Commenting Information
The Corps is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State and local agencies and officials;
Indian Tribes and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of this
proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps to determine
whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. To make this decision,
comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic properties, water quality,
general environmental effects and the other public interest factors listed above. Comments are
used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Comments are also
used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public interest of the
proposed activity.
Any person may request, in writing, within the comment period specified in this notice, that a
public hearing be held to consider the application. Requests for public hearings shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing. Requests for a public hearing shall be
granted, unless the District Engineer determines that the issues raised are insubstantial or there is
otherwise no valid interest to be served by a hearing.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received by the
Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, until 5pm on Friday, April 22, 2005. Comments
should be submitted to Ms. Amanda Jones, 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208, Asheville, North
Carolina 28801-5006.
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S&ME
February 18, 2005
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Attention: Ms. Amanda Jones, Biologist
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260
Attention: Ms. Cyndi Karoly, Water Quality Supervisor
Reference: Individual Permit
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
Salisbury, North Carolina
USACE Action ID No. 2003300538
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
Dear Ms. Jones and Ms. Karoly:
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MAR 2 8 2005
?OENR - WATER QUALITY
1;ETIMDS AND STOMAYATER SRA14CH
S&ME, Inc. (S&ME), on behalf of Rowan County, is pleased to submit an Individual Permit
Application for impacts to 0.59 acre of jurisdictional wetlands. Please find enclosed:
• A completed Permit Application ENG Form 4345 with Additional Information Sheets
• Figures (Note:I l" x 17" and 8.5" x 11" drawings are being submitted for Figures 4-7)
Figure 1 - Vicinity Map
Figure 2 - Topographic Map
Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph with photograph locations
Figure 4 - Wetland Survey (Accutech Surveying and Mapping)
Figure 5 - Site Plan - Other Airport Properties Alternative
Figure 6 - Site Plan - 100-foot x 100-foot Hangars Alternative
Figure 7- Site Plan for Preferred Alternative - 80-foot x 100-foot Hangars Alternative
S&ME, Inc. [phone]
134 Suber Road [phone] fax
Columbia, South Carolina 29210 www.smeinc.com
Individual Permit
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
S&ME Project No. 1614-04578
February 18, 2005 •
• Site Photographs
• Datasheets for On-site Jurisdictional Stream and Wetland
• Agency Correspondence - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), N.C. Natural
Heritage Program (NCNHP) and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Ecosystem
Enhancement Program (EEP) Letter
• Notice of Jurisdictional Determination from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
• NCDENR Sediment & Erosion Control Certifications/Correspondence for previous apron
construction
• Protected Species Assessment with Additional Information to the USFWS
• A check for $475 (NC Division of Water Quality [DWQ]) - Water Quality Certification
processing fee
Project Background
The project site is an approximate 10-acre portion of the Rowan Airport (Rowan County Tax
Parcel Nos. 470-042 and 470-001-000-001). The site is located northwest of the intersection of
Airport Loop Road and Airport Road in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina. The location
of the subject site is depicted on the Vicinity Map (Figure 1), Topographic Map (Figure 2) and
Aerial Photograph (Figure 3). Site photographs are also included with this permit application.
See Figure 3 for the approximate photograph locations. The subject site is comprised of an
existing apron (Photos 1-6), vacant upland (Photo 7), an emergent wetland (Photos 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 &
9) and a perennial stream.
The proposed project includes the construction of six airplane hangars, 66 parking spaces and an
entrance road on the southeastern portion of the Rowan County Airport. The proposed activities
are to be located immediately adjacent (north, south and east) to an existing, 96,000 square-foot
(sf) apron that was completed in May 2003 (see Figure 7).
Each airplane hangar is proposed to be 8,000 sf (80 feet x 100 feet) in size. Total proposed
airplane hangar space will be 48,000 sf. Each hangar will be metal-sided and underlined with
concrete slab flooring and is designed to house a corporate plane. The estimated cost to
complete the project is $500,000.
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The 66 parking spaces will be located immediately adjacent to the hangars (Figure 7). An
entrance road will be necessary to provide access to the parking areas and hangars. The two-lane
entrance road will enter the site from the east off Airport Loop Road. The road will be 24 feet
wide and extend approximately 700 feet to the west. Curb and gutter will not be used for the
entrance road. Both the parking areas and entrance road will be paved with asphalt. The total
surface area of the parking spaces and entrance road will be approximately 30,300 sf. The
parking spaces for the last proposed hangar on the south side of the existing apron will be
accessed from Airport Road. The parking spaces will be located between the new hangar and
Airport Road.
Placement of fill in 0.59 acre of jurisdictional wetlands will be necessary to complete the project.
Fill material must be placed to establish a final base elevation for the six hangars and a sub-grade
surface to construct parking areas and the access road. Fill material will also be used to establish
side slopes, which will provide proper stability and adequate drainage.
All proposed activities will be constructed on fill material. Approximately 32,000 cubic yards of
fill material is needed to complete the project. Portions of two hangars, three parking areas and
the entrance road will be located on fill specifically placed in jurisdictional wetlands.
The purpose of the project is to increase the available storage and maintenance capacities for
local commercial and private aircraft at the Rowan County Airport. Currently, the Rowan
County Airport contains six airplane hangars that can house larger, corporate planes as well as
several T-hangars which can support only smaller, propeller planes (See Figure 5 for layout of
existing airport). At this time, these hangar spaces for corporate planes are filled to capacity
leaving no available space for prospective businesses that may utilize a corporate plane. By
constructing the six proposed hangars, the Rowan County Airport is seeking to satisfy the
increased demand for storage and maintenance space. It is imperative that Rowan County
Airport obtain this added capacity to remain viable in today's marketplace.
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Of the six existing hangars at the airport that can store a corporate plane, three of these hangars
are located near the airport terminal. The remaining three hangars are located to the south of the
terminal and other hangars. The three hangar set is located just south of an existing apron. The
apron, completed in May 2003, was designed to accommodate for up to six additional hangars
situated along its perimeter. The proposed project will maximize the remaining space around the
existing apron. Further, the proposed hangar locations are designed to interface with the existing
fuel farm, located approximately 800 feet north of the existing apron. The proposed hangars are
designed to interface with the existing taxiway located parallel and east of the airport runway
(Figure 7).
The hangars were designed to handle light to mid-size corporate planes, such as those in the
Falcon series. The Falcon series represents the industry standard for corporate planes. The
Falcon 10 is a light, corporate plane with a wingspan of 43 feet and a length of 45 feet. The
Falcon 20 is a midsize, corporate plane with a wingspan of 54 feet and a length of 56 feet. The
Falcon 50 is a long-range, mid-size, corporate plane with a wing span of 6 feet. The proposed
hangars will be able to service the needs of each of these Falcon planes.
Within the last several years, the Rowan County Airport has received numerous requests for
additional hangar spaces capable of handling corporate planes. According to Rowan County, the
current owner of the airport, a lengthy waiting list of potential hangar users has been established.
Rowan County has expressed that several NASCAR operations have been in contact regarding
available hangar space. Based on its close proximity (approximately 22 miles) to the Lowes
Motor Speedway in nearby Concord, the Rowan County Airport is an attractive location for
NASCAR-related activities. Numerous NASCAR and other auto racing-related entities have
selected the region (Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Rowan Counties) to base their business
operations. Many of these business operations require the use of corporate planes.
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Other operations such as financial/insurance institutions and commercial entities have expressed
high interest in locating to the Rowan County Airport. Based on privacy and confidentiality
issues, the actual names of these businesses seeking to locate at the airport must remain private at
this time.
The 66 parking spaces are needed to provide adequate parking for the users of the hangars. In
addition, the specific number of spaces (66) is needed to comply with a local parking ordinance
requiring one parking space per every 750 sf of building space. Each hangar is proposed to be
8,000 sf; therefore, 11 parking spaces per hangar (8,000 - 750 = 10.7 or 11) are needed to
comply with this local parking ordinance.
The entrance road is necessary to provide access to the parking areas and hangars. Based on the
location of the existing apron, the entrance road must be located north of the proposed hangars
and parking areas.
Due to the high demand for the hangar spaces, work on the proposed project will start
immediately upon the issuance of the 404 and 401 permits. According to the project engineers
(Talbert & Bright), the project will require approximately six to eight months to complete.
Alternatives Analysis
1. No-Build Alternative
The No-Build Alternative is considered the basis of comparison for evaluating the benefits and
impacts of other reasonable alternatives. The No-Build Alternative is also defined as the "do-
nothing" alternative, which means no major improvements to the airport, with the exception of
everyday operations. Although this alternative has the least amount of environmental impacts, it
does not meet the current or projected needs of the airport from a potential development or safety
perspective. The No-Build alternative is not feasible.
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2. Off-site Alternatives
Off-site alternatives (non-airport property) for the proposed hangars would not meet the
projected needs of the airport. Hangar operations entailing the storage and maintenance of
corporate planes require a close proximity to the airport facilities. Planes need to be able to
access fuel facilities, aprons, the taxiway and the runway in order to operate in a normal,
efficient manner. Off-site alternatives would require planes to cross existing public roads
(Airport Loop Road and Airport Road) to reach the taxiway and runway. Off-site locations of
the proposed new hangars are not feasible.
3. Additional Airport (Rowan County) Property (Figure 5)
Additional locations on airport/Rowan County-owned property were considered for the proposed
new hangars. The location of the new hangars would need to be accessible to the existing
infrastructure at the airport and in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
regulations. The existing infrastructure includes the existing taxiway, apron and fuel farm. The
existing taxiway is located parallel and east of the airport runway. An existing apron is currently
in place within the proposed project area and is designed to accommodate up to six additional
hangars. The fuel farm is located near the airport's terminal and approximately 800 feet north of
the existing apron. To comply with FAA mandates, the hangars must be outside the existing
object free area (OFA)/building restriction line (BRL) located parallel to the runway.
A majority of the eastern side of the runway (Figure 5) is already developed with structures such
as the airport terminal, existing corporate hangars, T-hangars, maintenance areas, tie-down areas
and parking areas. Space needed for the proposed number of hangars is not available.
The northwest portion (Figure 5) of the Rowan County Airport is already developed with the
North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG) facility and would not be available to construct
the proposed hangars.
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The area west of the runway was considered as an alternative location for the hangars. The
airport operates an Auto Weather Operating System (AWOS) located west of the runway and
south of NCANG facility. The AWOS system serves as a navigation aid for pilots and is
required to have a building-free radius of at least 750 feet. This FAA-required radius severely
limits development in this area. In addition, wetland areas are located immediately south of the
NCANG facility.
In order to make this alternative work, approximately 1,900 feet of new parallel and
perpendicular taxiways would have to be constructed on the west side of the runway. An entire,
new apron would also need to be constructed to accommodate new hangars. A new access road
extending approximately 900 feet east from National Guard Road would be needed to access the
hangars by vehicle. Water and sewer utilities would also be needed. In addition, a new fuel
farm would have to be added to prevent planes from having to cross the runway to refuel
(safety).
Topographically, the alternative area on the west side of the runway is between 30 and 40 feet
lower in elevation that the existing runway. In order to comply with FAA Advisory Circular
(AC) 150-5300-13 regarding airport design, entrance taxiways entering a runway cannot exceed
a 2 percent slope. In order to comply with this mandate, an extremely large volume of fill
material would need to be placed in the area in order to bring it to grade. The design engineer
has estimated at least 285,000 cubic yards of fill would be necessary to complete this alternative.
This is approximately nine times greater than the needed fill for the preferred alternative (32,000
cubic yards).
Economically, this alternative would be drastically more expensive than the preferred alternative.
According to the design engineer, this alternative would cost at least 10 to 11 times more than
the preferred alternative ($500,000) due to the larger amount of fill needed to create stable
building areas for the new apron, taxiways, entrance road and slopes. The applicant feels the
cost of attempting this alternative is an undue burden on public funds. Because of these
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economic factors and the lack of interfacing with the existing infrastructure (taxiway, apron and
fuel farm), this alternative is not feasible.
Due to the fact that available developable space is already occupied or is restricted by FAA
mandates, the following two alternative scenarios (100-foot x 100-foot hangars and 80-foot x
100-foot hangars) were evaluated. The two alternatives were selected due to the proximity of
existing infrastructure such as the apron, taxiway and fuel farm.
4. 100-foot x 100-foot Hangars Alternative (]Figure 6)
The design engineers considered the construction of 100-foot x 100-foot hangars surrounding the
existing apron (Figure 6). The larger hangars would allow for maximum storage and
maintenance capabilities for corporate jets. The Rowan County Fire Code requires that the
spacing between the hangars be at least 50 feet. This spacing requirement would force the
additional hangar length (20 feet) to be added in a northerly direction. In turn, the parking areas
as well as the entrance road would have to be shifted to the north. Shoulder slopes would also
need to be located farther north to support the entrance road.
As a result of shifting the parking areas, entrance road and shoulder slopes to the north, an
additional 2,950 sf (0.07 acre) of jurisdictional wetlands would need to be filled to support this
alternative. Nearly all of the on-site wetlands would be impacted as a result of this alternative.
In addition, locating the parking areas, entrance road and shoulder slopes to the north would
cause the project to encroach closer to the on-site perennial stream. Although the perennial
streambed would not be impacted directly, some riparian vegetation (Photos 7 & 9) would need
to be cleared at the headwaters of the stream to allow for this alternative to work. Due to the
larger amount of wetland impact and clearing of some of the riparian vegetation surrounding the
on-site perennial stream, the 100-foot x 100-foot hangar alternative was not selected.
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5. Preferred Alternative - 80-foot x 100-foot Hangars (Figure 7)
The preferred alternative would be the construction of six 80-foot x 100-foot hangars. The 66
parking spaces are needed to provide adequate parking and to comply with a local parking
ordinance requiring one parking space per every 750 ft.Z of building space. The entrance road is
needed to access the hangars and the parking spaces.
The hangars must be located as currently proposed for a number of factors. To comply with
FAA mandates, the hangars must be outside the existing BRL located parallel to the runway.
Other developable property located outside of the BRL is currently occupied by the NCANG
facilities or Rowan County Airport facilities. Further, the hangars must be designed to interface
with the existing taxiway, apron and fuel farm.
Avoidance and Minimization
Although the applicant has designed the plan to avoid and minimize unnecessary losses to waters
and wetlands of the U.S., the proposed wetland impacts are unavoidable. Accordingly,
development of the site will require permanent impacts to the 0.59 acre of jurisdictional
wetlands. The affected wetland area roughly bisects the project area, and accordingly, cannot be
otherwise avoided by the proposed plan.
The design engineer has reduced the size of the original plan (100-foot x 100-foot hangars) such
that impacts are limited to the minimum amount required in order to make the proposed project
viable. Although the applicant has designed the plan to avoid and minimize unnecessary losses
to waters and wetlands of the U.S., the location of the wetland area prohibits complete
avoidance. Proposed wetland impacts have been minimized and limited to 0.59 acres. The
approximate remainder of the wetlands (0.08 acre) and the entire length of the perennial stream
(287 linear feet) will be avoided and not impacted by this project.
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The Rowan County Airport has considered the other alternatives (No-Build, Off-site, Additional
Airport Properties, and 100-foot x 100-foot Hangars) to the project as proposed. These other
alternatives evaluated by our client fail to interface existing infrastructure, would not comply
with FAA requirements, incur unnecessary economic burdens on public funds, or involved
additional impacts to jurisdictional areas. The preferred alternative meets the needs and demands
for more hangar space, provides the safest alternative, is more cost-efficient and imposes the
least environmental impact.
Based on the sound design developed by the project engineer, the proposed development will
result in minimal adverse impacts to the aquatic environment, and the Rowan County Airport
plans to conduct construction activities at the site such that no violation of water quality
standards, statutes or rules occur, and no wastes, spoils, solids or fills will be placed within
wetlands, waters or riparian areas beyond the limits of those depicted in this Individual Permit
Application.
On-site Jurisdictional Wetlands and Waters of the U.S.
The on-site wetlands and waters of the U.S. were delineated by S&ME in February 2003, and a
Notice of Jurisdictional Determination was issued on April 10, 2003 (See attached). The project
area contains a perennial stream (287 linear feet) and a 0.67-acre, emergent wetland. The stream
(Rosgen classification G6) is an unnamed tributary to Grant's Creek within the Lower Yadkin
River Basin (HUC 03040103). The approximate location and extent of jurisdictional areas
present within the project area is depicted on Figure 4 (Wetland Survey). The wetland survey
was completed by Accutech Surveying and Mapping. Datasheets for the on-site jurisdictional
stream and wetland are included in this permit application.
Project Impacts
Placement of fill in 0.59 acre (25,700 so of jurisdictional wetlands will be necessary to complete
the proposed project. The on-site perennial stream will not be impacted by the proposed project.
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Protected Species
Scoping letters were sent to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP). Both
agencies were not aware of existing surveys for protected species in the vicinity of the project
site and suggested a survey be performed. S&ME sent a copy of the Protected Species
Assessment and site plan of the preferred alternative to the USFWS on February 10, 2004 and is
currently awaiting a response. Copies of the USFWS letter (Log Number 4-2-05-075) and the
NCNHP letter are attached. A copy of the Protect Species Assessment is also attached with this
permit application.
S&ME conducted a Protected Species Assessment of the project area, and determined that, based
on the literature and pedestrian field review, the site does not provide suitable habitat for most of
the protected species with documented populations in Rowan County. Multiple site visits were
conducted (February 3, 2003, April 16, 2003, October 5, 2004 and February 8, 2005) to assess
the site. Open land on the eastern portion of the site may provide suitable habitat for the Georgia
aster and Schweinitz's sunflower. Wetland and stream areas on the site may provide suitable
habitat for the littleleaf sneezeweed and the yellow fringeless orchid. However, the field reviews
did not reveal the presence of federally or state listed protected species on the site. It is our
opinion that the proposed development of the project area is not likely to impact listed protected
species.
In their letter dated January 28, 2005, the USFWS expressed several issues that needed to be
addressed. S&ME's response to this letter is included with the Protected Species Assessment
included with this permit application. The following issues were addressed:
Impervious Surfaces/Stormwater - Impervious surfaces will be created (six airplane hangars,
parking areas, and road). However, the total area of impervious surfaces will not exceed 7
percent of the total site area. A stormwater pond/sediment basin will be created at the base of the
new slopes. A grass-lined swale with check dams will be utilized prior to any discharge into the
nearby stream. Curb and gutter will not be used with the new entrance road.
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Removal of Large Trees/Reseedin - Only a few large trees (40-50 feet tall) are present within
the riparian area northeast of the proposed impact area. Proposed plans do not involve impacts
to this riparian area and its associated trees. All new slopes will be reseeded with native grasses
once completed.
Alternative Analysis - An alternative analysis will be completed soon and submitted with the
Individual Permit application.
Fishery/Wildlife Resources Minimal fishery/wildlife resources will be impacted by the
proposed project. The onsite stream will not be impacted and is not sustainable to fish or mussel
species. Please refer to the attached Protected Species Assessment for further description of the
site conditions.
Wetlands - Jurisdictional wetlands have been delineated (USACE Action ID 200330538) on the
project site. The site contains 0.67 acre of wetlands. Proposed plans call for fill material to be
placed in 0.59 acre of wetland. The stream and remaining wetlands will not be impacted. Please
refer to the attached Protected Species Assessment/Datasheets for more detailed description of
the wetlands.
Streams - The site contains 287 linear feet of perennial stream (Rosgen classification - G6).
The stream will not be impacted by the proposed project.
Upland Habitat - approximately 2-3 acres will be impacted by the proposed project. Upland
habitat that will be impacted includes open field and the apron slopes.
Secondary and Cumulative Impacts - It does not appear any secondary and cumulative
impacts will occur as a result of this project. Infrastructure such as existing roads (Airport Loop
Rd. and Airport Road), the existing apron and water/sewer lines are already in place surrounding
the project area.
Wildlife Habitat Loss - Aside from the wetland area, it does not appear that the project will
result in a major loss, degradation, or fragmentation of wildlife habitat. The proposed impacts
will occur mainly to open field or side slopes of the existing apron.
Mitigation - The proposed plan was designed to completely avoid impacts to the onsite stream.
Due to the location of the wetlands near the existing apron, complete avoidance was not possible.
The original plan called for 100-foot by 100-foot hangars which would have created slopes that
extended further north into the wetland area and closer to the perennial stream. The hangar sizes
were reduced to 80-foot by 100-foot resulting in less wetland impact. To mitigate for the loss of
the 0.59 acre of wetland, Rowan County wishes to pay an in-lieu fee to the North Carolina
Ecosystem Enhancement Program.
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Individual Permit
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
Historic/Cultural Resources
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
February 18, 2005
A scoping letter and a cultural resources survey (Brockington & Associates - December 20,
2004) was sent to the SHPO. The Brockington survey did not reveal any cultural resources on
the site or in the surrounding vicinity. The SHPO replied that it was not aware of any historic
resources which would be affected by the project. The SHPO tracking number for the project is
ER 04-3318. A copy of this letter is attached.
Mitigation
We anticipate that the USACE and DWQ will require mitigation at a 1:1 ratio for the impacts to
the 0.59-acre emergent wetland. On-site mitigation is not available in terms of restoration or
enhancement. Therefore, our client's preferred option is payment to the North Carolina
Ecosystem Enhancement Program. Our client anticipates that receipt of payment by the EEP
will be a condition of the permit and 401 Certification. A letter has recently been sent to the EEP
requesting approval of payment. A copy of this letter is attached.
Environmental Documentation
The project does involve an expenditure of federaVstate public funds. However, the project does
not require the preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the
National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA). The proposed project is
subject to a Categorical Exclusion (CE) through FAA order 1050.1E, Section 310e. CEs are not
sent to the State Clearinghouse for review.
Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers
The project will not impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 213 .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), or 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements).
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Individual Permit
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
February 18, 2005
Stormwater
The Rowan County Airport will implement an approved stormwater management plan designed
to comply with the conditions specified in the appropriate 401 Water Quality Certification. A
stormwater pond/sediment basin, designed in accordance with the latest version of DWQ's
Stormwater Best Management Practices manual is also proposed, but will not encroach within
jurisdictional areas.
To further protect downstream water quality, the Rowan County Airport plans to implement a
stormwater management plan designed to remove 85% total suspended solids (TSS). The
stormwater management plan will be submitted and approved by DWQ before the impacts
specified above occur.
A stormwater pond/sediment basin (Figure 7) is proposed to handle the project's stormwater.
The stormwater pond/sediment basin will be located at the base of the slopes just north of the
entrance road. This new stormwater pond/sediment basin will replace the site's existing
stormwater pond/sediment basin (Photo 10). The existing 42-inch RCP will be extended
approximately 130 feet to the new stormwater pond/sediment basin. The stormwater
pond/sediment basin will accept runoff from the proposed project's impervious surfaces (apron,
hangars, parking areas and entrance road). A grass-line swale with check dams will be utilized
in the event of overflow.
Appropriate soil erosion and sediment controls will be used and maintained in effective,
operating condition during construction. Exposed soil and other fills, as well as work conducted
in the jurisdictional areas, will be permanently stabilized at the earliest practical date, and
additional steps taken to ensure that the work is conducted in strict compliance with applicable
State and local requirements.
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Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
Sewage Disposal
The project will not generate any wastewater.
Violations
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
February 18, 2005
The site is not in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any buffer rules.
This is not an after-the-fact permit application.
Closing
By copy of this correspondence and completed application, we are requesting your concurrence
with this permit application. If we can provide additional information or answer questions you
may have, please feel free to contact Chris Daves at 803-561-9024.
Sincerely,
S&ME, Inc.
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Chris Daves
Biologist
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Environmental Department Manager
Visa Beckstrom, C.E., C.W.B.
Natural Resources Project Manager
cc: Mr. Andy Shook, Project Manager-Talbert & Bright
Enclosures
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Notice of Jurisdictional Determination from
USACE (Action ID 200330538)
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID: 200330538 County: Rowan
Waters of the U.S. Survey/DelineationVerification
Property owner/Authorized Agent: Rowan County, c/o Talbert & Bright
Address: 4494 Parkway Plaza, Suite 350
Charlotte, NC 28217
Telephone Number:
Size and Location of Property (waterbody, Highway name/number, town, etc.):
Rowan County Airport located on an approx. 350 acre tract on the NW side of U.S. 29;
near Rowan Mills
Indicate Which of the following apply:
X There are waters of the U.S. on the above described property which have been accurately
flagged/delineated. We recommend that the delineated lines be surveyed. The surveyed
lines must be verified by our staff before the Corps will make a final jurisdictional
determination on your property.
The submitted survey plat dated for the above referenced property
accurately reflects the limits of waters of the U.S. on the property. Unless there is a
change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for
a period not to exceed 5 years from the date of this notice.
Placement of dredged or fill material in waters of the U.S. on this property without a Department
of the Army permit is in most cases a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC
1311). A permit is not required for work on the property restricted entirely to existing high
ground. If you have any questions regarding the Corps of Engineers regulatory program, please
contact:
Steve Chapin at [phone] x5
Project Manager Signature ?S ?''?' Date April 10, 2003
NCDENR Sediment & Erosion Control
Certifications
Correspondence for previous apron construction (2003)
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor

William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
October 17, 2002
Mr. Ken E. Deal
County of Rowan
130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
RE: LETTER OF APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS
Project Name: Corporate Hangar Taxiway Expansion
.Project ID: ROWAN-2002-007
Location: Airport Road - Rowan County
Submitted By: Carolina Siteworks, Inc.
Date Received: October 7, 2002
'New Submittal Revision
River Basin: Yadkin
Dear Mr. Deal:
This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We find the
plan to be acceptable with modifications and hereby issue this Letter of Approval with
Modifications. The Certificate of Approval must be posted at the job site. The Modifications
Required for Approval are listed on the attached page. This plan approval shall expire three (3)
years following the date of approval, if no land-disturbing activity has been undertaken, as is
required by Title' 15A NCAC 4B .0029.
Title 15 NCAC 4B .0018(a) requires that a copy of the approved erosion control plan be
on file at the job site. Also, this letter gives the notice required by G.S. 113A-61. l(a) of our right
of periodic inspection to insure compliance with the approved plan.
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Act is performance-oriented, requiring
protection of existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the
commencement of this project, the erosion and sedimentation control plan is inadequate to meet
the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General
Statute 113A-51 thru 66), this office may require revisions to the plan and implementation of the
revisions to insure compliance with the Act.
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: wwvr.enr.state.nc.us/ENR
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Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance owith ?fnane elor
and state water quality laws, ac ivity. In addition, local city
This approval doe not supersede any other
rules may also apply to this land-disturbing
permit or approval.
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided
in the Financial Responsibility . Form which you have rovi included on the form.esteaddidona
amended form if there is any change in the information In , it
would be helpful if you notify this office of the proposed starting date for this project.
Your. cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
s
Zahid S. Khan
Asst.` Regional Engineer
c: Carolina Siteworks, Inc.
Inspections Dept.
MQDHICATIMS,
The plan approval is for new construction entrance installed on the project.
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June 11, 2003
Mr. Zahid Khan
NCDENR- Land Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115-2355
RE: Submittal for Permit
Corporate Hangar Taxiway
Expansion - Phase II
Rowan County Airport
Salisbury, North Carolina
TBI Project No.: 3708-0202
Dear Mr. Khan:
Enclosed please find an original submittal package for the Corporate Hangar Taxiway
Expansion - Phase II project at the Rowan County Airport in Salisbury, North Carolina,
The package includes two sets of plans and calculations, a Financial/Responsibility
Ownership form, and a check in the amount of $xxx.xx.
There are wetlands on the site, however we are disturbing less than a tenth of an acre.
Also, the original expansion project that was previously permitted through your office is
still under construction, due to the inclement weather. As always, please feel free to
contact me ifyou should have any questions in regards to this submittal or this project.
Since ly,
. An rew S ook,
Enclosure
cc: Ken Deal, Rowan County
ENGINEERING & PLANNING CONSULTANTS
4944 PARKWAY YLAz.A BOULEVARD SUITE 350 CI IAKLaI TC. NORTH CAROLINA 28217 704 420.0070 FAX [phone]
CIIARLOTTL. NORTH CAROLINA - WILMINGTON. NORTH CAROLINA - RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
July 3, 2003
Mr. Ken E. Deal, Director of Administration
County of Rowan
130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
RE: LETTER OF APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS
Project Name: Corporate Hangar Taxiway Expansion-Phase II
Project ID: ROWAN-2003-015
Location: Airport Road - Rowan County
Submitted By: County of Rowan
Date Received: June 19, 2003
New Submittal 4 Revision
River Basin: Yadkin
Dear Mr. Deal:
This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We find the
plan to be acceptable with modifications and hereby issue this Letter of Approval with
Modifications. The Certificate of Approval must be posted at the job site. The Modifications
Required for Approval are listed on the attached page. This plan approval shall expire three (3)
years following the date of approval, if no land-disturbing activity has been undertaken, as is
required by Title 15A NCAC 4B .0029.
Title 15 NCAC 4B .0018(a) requires that a copy of the approved erosion control plan be on
file at the job site. Also, this letter gives the notice required by G.S. MA-61.1(a) of our right of
periodic inspection to insure compliance with the approved plan.
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Act is performance-oriented, requiring
protection of existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the commencement
of this project, the erosion and sedimentation control plan is inadequate to meet the requirements
of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General Statute MA-51 thru
66), this office may require revisions to the plan and implementation of the revisions to insure
compliance with the Act.
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.enr.state.nc.us
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Protected Species Assessment
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S&ME
February 10, 2005
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Attention: Mr. Allen Ratzlaff, Biologist
Reference: Submittal of Protected Species Assessment
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
Rowan County, North Carolina
USFWS Log Number 4-2-05-075
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
Dear Mr. Ratzlaff:
On behalf of Rowan County, S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is submitting a Protected Species
Assessment for your review. The Protected Species Assessment was conducted in
preparation of an Individual Permit for the Rowan County Airport Hangar Project.
The project site is an approximate 10-acre portion of the Rowan Airport (Rowan County
Tax Parcel Nos. 470-042 and 470-001-000-001). Tile site is located northwest of the
intersection of Airport Loop Road and Airport Road in Salisbury, Rowan County, North
Carolina (35°38'14" North, 80°31'10" West). The location of the subject site is depir ed
on the Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1), Site Topographic Map (Figure 2) and Site Aerial
Map (Figure 3). The subject site is comprised of the existing apron, vacant upland, an
emergent wetland and a peremnial stream. Total acreage of wetland within the project
site is 0.67 acre. The perennial stream (287 linear feet) originates on the site and exits the
site via a culvert under Airport Loop Road. The stream is an unnamed tributary to
Grant's Creek within the Lower Yadkin River Basin (HUC 03040103).
S&ME, Inc. [phone]
134 Suber Road [phone] fax
Columbia, South Carolina 29210 www.smeinc.com
Protected Species Submittal
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
S&ME Project No. 1614-0,4-578
February 10, 2005
Preliminary plans call for partial development of the subject site in association with expansion of
the existing airport. Six airplane hangars, parking areas and a road are proposed. Development
of the subject site will entail placement of fill material within approximately 0.59 acre of
riparian, emergent wetlands. The perennial stream will not be impacted.
In your letter dated January 28, 2005, you expressed several issues that needed to be addressed:
1. Impervious Surfaces/Stormwater - Impervious surfaces will be created (six airplane
hangars, parking areas, road). However, the total area of impervious surfaces will not
exceed 7 percent of the total site area. A stormwater pond/sediment basin will be created
at the base of the new slopes. A grass-lined swale with check dams will be utilized prior
to any discharge into the nearby stream.
2. Removal of Large Trees/Reseeding - Only a few large trees (40-50 feet tall) are present
within the riparian area northeast of the proposed impact area. Proposed plans do not
involve impacts to this riparian area and its associated trees. All new slopes will be
reseeded with native grasses once completed.
3. _Alternative Analysis - An alternative analysis will be completed soon and submitted
with the Individual Permit application.
4. risliery/Wildlife Resources - Minimal fishery/wildlife resources will be impacted by
the proposed project. The onsite stream will not be impacted and is not sustainable to
fish or mussel species. Please refer to the attached Protected Species Assessment for
further description of the site conditions.
5. Wetlands - Jurisdictional wetlands have been delineated (USACE Action ID
200330538) on the project site. The site contains 0.67 acre of wetlands. Proposed plans
call for fill material to be placed in 0.59 acre of wetland. The stream and remaining
wetlands will not be impacted. Please refer to the attached Protected Species Assessment
for more detailed description of the wetlands.
6. Streams - The site contains 287 linear feet of perennial stream (Rosgen classification -
G6). The stream will not be impacted by the proposed project.
7. Upland Habitat - approximately 2-3 acres will be impacted by the proposed project.
Upland habitat that will be impacted includes open field and the apron slopes.
8. Secondary and Cumulative Impacts - It does not appear any secondary and cumulative
impacts will occur as a result of this project. Infrastructure such as existing roads
(Airport Loop Rd. and Airport Road), the existing apron and water/sewer lines are
already in place surrounding the project area.
9. Wildlife Habitat Loss - Aside from the wetland area, it does not appear that the project
will result in a major loss, degradation, or fragmentation of wildlife habitat. The
proposed impacts will occur mainly to open field or side slopes of the existing apron.
10. Mitigation - The proposed plan was designed to completely avoid impacts to the onsite
stream. Due to the location of the wetlands near the existing apron, complete avoidance
was not possible. The original plan called for 100 ft. by 100 ft. hangars which would
have created slopes that extended further north into the wetland area and closer to the
perennial stream. The hangar sizes were reduced to 80 ft. by 100 ft. resulting in less
wetland impact. To mitigate for the loss of the 0.59 acre of wetland, Rowan County
wishes to pay an in-lieu fee to the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program.
Thank you for your assistance with the project. Please do not hesitate to contact Chris Daves at
803.561.9024 with any questions.
Sincerely,
S&ME, Inc.
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Cluis Daves
Biologist
cc: Mr. Andy Shook, Talbert & Bright
Enclosures: Protected Species Assessment
Figure 1 - Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2 - Site Topographic Map
Figure 3 - Site Aerial Map
Site Photographs
Site Plan
S: environ/1614-04jobs/1614-04-578/Correspondance/USFWS Letter
*S&ME
February 10, 2005
Talbert & Bright
4944 Parkway Plaza Boulevard, Suite 350
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
Attention: Mr. Andy Shook, Project Manager
Reference: Protected Species Assessment
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
Salisbury, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
Dear Mr. Shook:
S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is pleased to submit this report detailing our Protected Species Assessment
for the above-referenced site located in Salisbury in Rowan County, North Carolina (Figure 1).
This work was performed in accordance with S&ME Proposal No. 1614-3778-04, dated
December 3, 2004. This report and the on-site pedestrian survey have been conducted to assess
the potential for the presence of protected species at the Rowan County Airport in preparation for
proposed additions on the site.
The approximate 10-acre site (35° 38' 14"N/80° 31' 10"W) is located northwest of the
intersection of Airport Road and Airport Loop Road and is owned by Rowan County (Rowan
County Tax Parcel Nos. 470-042 and 470-001000001). The site is identified on a portion of the
Rowan Mills, N.C. USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle map, dated 1987 (Figure 2). The
project area is located on the southeastern portion of the Rowan County Airport. Proposed plans
for the project area include the preparation of suitable building pads and a road bed surrounding
an existing apron so that construction of six airplane hangars, parking areas and a road can occur.
Please refer to the Site Plan included in this submittal for the project details.
SWE, Inc. I (803 561-9024
134 Suber Road [phone] fax
Columbia, South Carolina 29210 www.smeinc.com
Protected Species Assessment S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project February 10, 2005
1.0 SITE/HABITAT DESCRIPTIONS
The project area is located in central Rowan County within the Piedmont Physiographic Province
of North Carolina. The area of impact consists of undeveloped, open land and 0.59 acre of
jurisdictional wetlands. The properties adjacent to the site consist of woodland, associated
airport buildings and a beverage distribution company. The undeveloped portions of the site
primarily consist of three habitat types: open land, an emergent wetland and a riparian area. A
perennial stream channel originates on the site within the riparian area. Refer to the Site Aerial
Map (Figure 3) for the locations of various habitats and wetland/stream features.
Open Land
A majority of the eastern and northern portions of the site consists of undeveloped, open land
(Photo 1). The southern portion of the site just northwest of the intersection of Airport Loop
Road and Airport Road was previously wooded and was timbered in early/mid 2004. This area
(Photo 7) has been grassed with fescue (Festuca sp.). Slopes of the existing apron (Photo 2) and
the northern portion of the site are also grassed. A stormwater pond is located near the base of
the apron slope (Photo 8). In the open area just west of Airport Loop Road, the herbaceous layer
covers approximately 90 percent of the ground. Dominant herbaceous species observed included
broomsedge (Andropogon elliottii), foxtail grass (Setaria geniculata), panic grass (Panicum sp.),
blackberry (Rubus sp.), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) and ground lichen (Cladonia
sp.). Portions of the open land appear to be maintained by periodic mowing.
Emergent Wetland
The site consists of 0.67 acre of jurisdictional wetlands (Photo 4) located northeast of the
existing apron. A sparse shrub layer (<8 feet tall) consisting of black willow (Salix nigra) and tag
alder (Alms serrulata) was observed. Dominant herbaceous species include soft rush (Juncos
of csus), umbrella sedge (Cyperus strigosus), bullrush (Scirpus sp.), blackberry and common
cattail (Typha latifolia).
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Rowan County Aimort Hangar Project February 10, 2005
Riparian Area
A riparian area (Photo 3) is located just north and northeast of the proposed impact area. Mixed
hardwoods are located within the riparian area. The canopy has a closure ranging from
approximately 50 percent at heights ranging from approximately 30 to 50 feet. Dominant canopy
species include tulip-tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), white oak (Quercus alba), red maple (Ater
rubrum) and sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). The subcanopy has a closure of
approximately 20 to 30 percent at a height ranging from approximately 10 to 25 feet. Individuals
of the canopy dominants as well as eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) and American elm
(Ulmus americana) comprise the subcanopy.
The dense, under-story shrub and woody vine layer within the mixed hardwood community has
coverage of approximately 70 to 80 percent. Dominant shrub and woody vine species include
saplings of the canopy and subcanopy dominants, as well as hawthorn (Crataegus sp.), Japanese
honeysuckle, greenbriar (Smilax rotundifolia), muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) and blackberry.
The herbaceous layer is minimal and covers less than five percent of the ground.
Perennial Stream
A perennial stream (Rosgen classification - G6) originates at a head cut within the riparian area.
The entire length of the stream (287 linear feet) is deeply incised within the surrounding land
with an average depth of six to eight feet. A hard, clay bed substrate (Photo 6) was observed in
the upper portions of the stream channel. Lower portions of the stream channel consisted of
loamy clays. Also, the lower portions appeared to be affected by siltation (Photo 5). Flowing
water was observed throughout the stream. Various mosses, soft rush and Christmas fern
(Polystichum acrostichoides) were observed near the stream.
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2.0 PROTECTED SPECIES
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database was consulted regarding current
federal and state listed species within Rowan County. Listed species and their respective federal and
state status are identified in Table 1. Explanations of Federal and State rankings are included at the
end of the table. The NCNHP database identified the following federal and state listed species in the
vicinity of the site:
TABLE 1: PROTECTED FLORA & FAUNA SUMMARY
ROWAN COUNTY AIRPORT IIANGAR PROJECT
Species State Status Federal Status Brief Habitat Description
Bald eagle T T Mature forests or cliffs near larger bodies
Haliaeetus leucocephalus of water
Yellow lampmussel Variety of habitats within fast-(lowing,
Lampsilis cariosa E FSC medium-sized rivers & medium/large
creeks
Littleleaf Sneezcweed** E --- Bogs, seeps, riverbanks, other wet sites
Helenium hrevifolium
Schwcinitz's S E E Open woods & roadsides
Helianthus sch
E
Piedmont Quil T -- Granite flatrocks & diabase glades

Isoeles piedmo
a
Single-flowered Sandwort** E -
--
Granite flatrocks
Minuartia uniJlora
Yellow Fringeless Orchid** T --- Savannas
Plantanthera Integra
Small's Purslane T --- Granite outcrops & diabase glades
Portulaca smallii
Prairie Goldenrod** E --- Diabase glades of the Piedmont
Solidago ptarmicoides
Georgia aster
Symphyotrichum georgianun: T C Open woods and roadsides
- -----••o- %_ - t-anumate Pal; - Federal Species of Concem
** - Indicates species has historical presence in county, but not observed in at least 20 years
The NCNHP records did not identify the presence of known occurrences of protect species within
the Rowan Mills, North Carolina USGS Quadrangle. Several pedestrian field reviews were
performed for the federal and state listed species in suitable habitats within the site. The dates of
field reviews include February 3, 2003, April 16, 2003, October 5, 2004 and February 8, 2005. Chris
Daves of S&ME performed the field reviews. Descriptions of the species listed above, and the
results of the pedestrian field review are included in the following sections of this report.
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Bald eagle - Federally Listed Threatened State Listed Threatened
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
This large raptor has characteristic adult plumage consisting of a white head and tail with a dark
brown body. Juvenile eagles are completely dark brown and do not fully develop the majestic
white head and tail until the fifth or sixth year. Fish are the primary food source, but bald eagles
will also take a variety of birds, mammals, and turtles (both live and as carrion) when fish are not
readily available. Adults average about three feet from head to tail, weigh approximately 10 to
12 pounds and have a wingspread that can reach seven feet. Generally, female bald eagles are
somewhat larger than the males. The typical nest is constructed of large sticks and is lined with
soft materials such as pine needles and grasses. The nests are very large, measuring up to six feet
across and weighing hundreds of pounds. Nesting and feeding sites are generally in the vicinity
of large bodies of open water.
The site does not contain suitable habitat for the bald eagle. There are no large open waters on or
near the site. No active or abandoned bald eagle nest sites were observed as a result of the
pedestrian field review. Accordingly, future development of the site is not expected to impact
this species.
Yellow Lampmussel - State Listed Endangered
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
This freshwater mussel possesses a smooth and shiny shell that is usually yellow with some
brown freckling. Shell rays may or may not be present. When present, rays are usually found on
the posterior slope of the shell. The nacre is bluish white or white. Female shells are obovate or
subovate and male shells are elongate and elliptical. Shells can reach 13 cm in length. The
alewife or other migratory fish have been suggested as the host fish for the yellow lampmussel
near the coast. The specific freshwater fish host for the yellow Lampmussel is unknown. The
yellow lampmussel can be found in many different types of habitats. It appears to favor shifting
sands downstream from large boulders in relatively fast-flowing, medium sized rivers and
medium to large creeks.
The onsite stream does not appear to provide suitable habitat for the yellow lampmussel. The
upper portion of the stream contained a hard, clay substrate unsuitable to the mussel. The bottom
portion of the stream has been impacted by siltation. No fish species were observed in the
stream. No mussel species were observed during the pedestrian surveys. The current project will
not impact the stream. Accordingly, future development of the site is not expected to impact this
species.
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Littleleaf Sneezeweed - State Listed Endangered
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
This perennial herb contains one or several erect stems without leaf stalks and has elliptic or
oblanceolate basal leaves approximately 3-8 cm long. Disc flowers are usually yellow or slightly
reddish. Flowering occurs from May to August. Nutlets are brown and pubescent. The habitat
of the littleleaf sneezeweed consists of bogs, seeps, stream banks and other wet sites.
The site contains possible suitable habitat for the littleleaf sneezeweed in the wetland and stream
areas. No individuals of this species were identified during the pedestrian surveys. No known
occurrences of this species have been documented in the immediate area of the airport.
Additionally, this species is listed as a historic record for Rowan County, indicating that it has
not been observed in the county in at least 20 years. Accordingly, future development of the site
is not expected to impact this species.
Schweinitz's Sunflower - Federally Listed Endangered State Listed Endangered
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
Schweinitz's sunflower is a perennial herb in the aster family that generally grows up to 1.5
meters in height. This plant has tuberous roots, with each stem attached to a single tuberous root.
The stems are scabrous and generally reddish in color. The leaves are soft pubescent below and
scabrous on the upper surface. The ray flowers are yellow, while the disk flowers are purplish.
Schweinitz's sunflower generally in September. The habitat of Schweinitz's sunflower is open
woods, roadsides, and power line rights-of-way, often on basic soils with bare spots or a gravel
component. The preferred sites are characterized by abundant sunlight and little competition in
the herbaceous layer.
The site contains possible suitable habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower within the open land on the
eastern portion of the site. No known occurrences of this species have been documented in the
immediate area of the airport. No individuals of this species were identified as a result of the
pedestrian surveys. Accordingly, future development of the site is not expected to impact this
species.
Piedmont Quillwort - State Listed Threatened
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
This perennial fern-like herb has leaves that are narrowly linear and rounded or four-angled.
Leaves are also divided into four hollow longitudinal chambers. This quillwort does not forni
true flowers and produce spores via sporangia located in the dilated basal portions of each leaf.
Its habitat includes granite outcrops, diabase glades, and venal pools. Venial pools usually have
intact rims, shallow soil and contain 1-3 inches of water for several weeks in early spring.
Piedmont quillwort can also be found in seepages at the granite outcrop margins.
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The site does not contain suitable habitat for the piedmont quillwort. Granite outcrops, diabase
glades or vernal pools were not present on the site. No individuals of this species were identified
during the pedestrian surveys. Additionally, this species is listed as a historic record for Rowan
County, indicating that it has not been observed in the county in at least 20 years. Accordingly,
potential future development of the site is not expected to impact this species.
Single-flowered Sandwort - State Listed Endangered
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
The single-flowered sandwort is a small, smooth annual herb with a basal rosette. Leaves are
narrow, oppositely arranged, and less than a centimeter in length. Flowers are white and bloom
usually from April to May. Its habitat includes granite flatrocks and vernal pools. Vernal pools
usually have one or more eroded rims with shallow soils. It can also be found in seepages at the
granite outcrop margins.
The site does not contain suitable habitat for the single-flowered sandwort. Granite flatrocks or
vernal pools were not present on the site. No known occurrences of this species have been
documented in the immediate area of the airport. No individuals of this species were identified
during the pedestrian surveys. Additionally, this species is listed as a historic record for Rowan
County, indicating that it has not been observed in the county in at least 20 years. Accordingly,
potential future development of the site is not expected to impact this species.
Yellow Fringeless Orchid - State Listed Threatened
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
The yellow fringeless orchid is a perennial herb that grows to heights of two feet. Leaves are
lanceolate and approximately 10-19 cm long and 1-3 cm wide. The elongated raceme is very
dense and consists of many flowers. Flowers are light yellow to orange in color with unfrjnged
lip petals. Flowering occurs from July through September. The habitat of the yellow fringeless
orchid includes of savannas, swamps, pine barrens and flatwoods.
The site contains possible suitable habitat for the yellow fringeless orchid in the wetland area.
No individuals of this species were identified during the pedestrian surveys. No known
occurrences of this species have been documented in the immediate area of the airport.
Additionally, this species is listed as a historic record for Rowan County, indicating that it has
not been observed in the county in at least 20 years. Accordingly, future development of the site
is not expected to impact this species.
Small's Purslane - State Listed Threatened
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
Small's purslane is a small, annual herb that grows to heights of 3-10 cm. Leaves are linear or
narrowly spatulate and approximately 8 mm long and 1 mm wide. Its petals are pink and bloom
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to June through October. Capsules are usually broadly ellipsoid and seeds are silvery black. The
habitat of Small's purslane consists of granite outcrops and diabase glades (dark gray or black,
fine-textured igneous rock made of feldspar and pyroxene).
The site does not contain suitable habitat for Small's purslane. Granite outcrops or diabase
glades were not observed on the site. No individuals of this species were identified during the
pedestrian surveys. Accordingly, potential future development of the site is not expected to
impact this species.
Prairie Goldenrod - State Listed Endangered
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
This perennial herb has similar characteristics of other Solidago and Aster species. Leaves are
alternate, stiff and approximately 7-15 cm long. Leaf shape is usually linear or narrowly
lanceolate. Ray flowers are white or pale yellow with blooming usually occurring in July or
August. Phyllaries possess a prominent midrib. The heads of the flowers are arranged in a flat-
topped inflorescence. Its habitat includes the diabase glades and open prairies of the Piedmont.
The site does not contain suitable habitat for the prairie goldenrod. Diabase glades or open
prairies were not observed on the site. Currently, only Granville County has known occurrences
of the prairie goldenrod in North Carolina. No individuals of this species were identified during
the pedestrian surveys. Additionally, this species is listed as a historic record for Rowan County,
indicating that it has not been observed in the county in at least 20 years. Accordingly, potential
future development of the site is not expected to impact this species.
Georgia aster - State Listed Threatened
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
Georgia aster is a perennial herb in the aster family that generally grows up to I meter in height.
The leaves are gradually reduced proceeding upwards along the stem. The ray flowers are purple
while the disk flowers are white, turning darker with age. The flowers are approximately 7 cm in
diameter. The plant generally flowers during the month of October. Typical habitat associated
with Georgia aster includes areas with regular moderate disturbance such as open woods, cedar
barrens, roadsides, and power line rights-of-way. The preferred sites are characterized by
abundant sunlight and little competition in the herbaceous layer.
The site contains possible suitable habitat for Georgia aster within the open land on the eastern
portion of the site. No known occurrences of this species have been documented in the
immediate area of the airport. No individuals of this species were identified as a result of the
pedestrian surveys. Accordingly, future development of the site is not expected to impact this
species
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3.0 METHODOLOGY
S&ME reviewed the NCNHP database for records of protected species known to occur within
Rowan County, N.C. The purpose of the search was to identify current and historic documented
occurrences of protected species located within this county. Additionally, S&ME personnel
reviewed available supporting information including the Rowan Mills, N.C. USGS Topographic
Quadrangle, and applicable soil survey sheets. The purpose of reviewing this supporting
information was to identify drainage features and soil types in the study area. During field
reconnaissance, S&ME personnel integrated the information obtained from this supporting
documentation with field evaluation for the presence of protected species or potential protected
species habitat. Portions of the study area that matched descriptions of preferred habitat for
protected species listed in Table 1 were considered to be potential habitat for the respective
protected species. These areas were subsequently field reviewed more intensively to confirm the
presence/absence of the respective species.
4.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
Based on the literature review, habitat assessment, and pedestrian field review of the site, it is our
opinion that the site does not provide suitable habitat for most of the listed protected species with
documented populations in Rowan County. Open land on the eastern portion of the site may
provide suitable habitat for the Georgia aster and Schweinitz's sunflower. Wetland and stream
areas on the site may provide suitable habitat for the littleleaf sneezeweed and the yellow
fringeless orchid. The pedestrian field reviews did not reveal the presence of listed protected
species on the site. It is our opinion that the proposed development of the project area is not
likely to impact listed protected species. No further study of the site is recommended at this
time.
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S&ME appreciates the opportunity to be of service to you by performing this threatened and
endangered species assessment for the site. Please contact us at [phone] with any
questions regarding this report or if you require any additional information.
Sincerely,
S&ME, Inc.
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Biologist
John Whitehead, P.G.
Environmental Department Manager
ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1- Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2 - Site Topographic Map - USGS Rowan Mills, NC Quad
Figure 3 - Site Aerial Map w/ Habitat Locations
Site Photographs
Site Plan
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Individual Permit Application ENG Form 4345
w/ Additional Information Sheets
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(33CFR325/ APPROVAL NO0710-0003
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number. Please DO NOT RETURN yew form to either of those addresses. Completed applications nwst be submitted to the District Engineer having
jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity,
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Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a
pesn-JL Routine Uses: This information may be sham with the Deparunent of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies.
Submission of requested information is vol
be issued, uttRary, however, if information is not provided the pannit application cannot be evaluated ear can a permit
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the be to appfica Ion (sea sampie drawings and instructionsi and be submitted to the District Engine proposed activity must n attached ds
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1. APPLICATION NO. ,nnv.v,vrft'F111150 Y FCC
2. FIELD OFFICE CODE
3. DATE RECEIVED
5. APPLICANT'S NAME
Rowan County - c/o Mr. Tim Russell
4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE tm,y,,,,
S&ME, Inc. - c/o Mr. Chris Daves.
•130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
134 Suber Road
Columbia, SC 29210
a. Residence --r ? nrvrrt NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence(803) 561-91 77 (fax )
b- Rosiness [phone] bL-803) Business `
1 561-9024
STATEIIHT OF AUTF ORIZATION
I hereby atrhorize, t
,_ZriC upon o act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
Annish. auth request, supplemental information in support of this permit ap ac i in
`..V r:?h L 11 --inct 3Qm," DATE
NAME. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
__12.. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE fseeint>,,.fo1;:
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
13- NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN rYep,*,.d
UT of Grant's Creek
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Rowan NC
COUNTY STATE
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS W rodruek)
Northwest of intersection of
Airport Loop Rd. & Airport:-Rd.
in Salisbury, NC
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35° 38,' 14"N / 80° 31' 10"W -- Tax Parcels 470-042 & 470001000001
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
From I-85, take Exit 72 and go west on Peach Orchard Rd. for 1.1 miles.
Turn right onto U.S. Highway 29 and proceed 0.6 miles. Turn left onto
Airport Rd. Site is SW of intersection-of Airport Loop Rd. & Airport Rd.
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10. Nature of Activity. f ,?, ,;? tier p,y r ,a.b e,;nurrc.!
Please see attached sheets.
19. Hoje(:f ""Opole rOeswn?uK rrorw..pvrns duca
Verf, SR •M.u!1.Yrt
Please see attached sheets.
USE RLOCI(S 20-22 lF
20. fTcason(s) for Discharge DREDGED AND/On r111. f.1ATERI., LS TD BE DISCHAtiGED
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Please see attached sheets.
21. Type(s) of AMater-"af Being Discharged end the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
Approximately 32,000 cubic yards-of till material (mostly clay loam soils)
will be needed to complete the project.
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters filfed4wi?_a-j
0.59 acres of jurisdictional freshwater wetlands are to be filled.
Tndustry-standard earth moving and construction equipment will. be uezPri
23, is Any Pottion of the Work Already Complete? Yes
please see attached sheets.
No ^ IF YES. DESCf1loE THE COMPLETED WonK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Noperty Owners, Lesseaa, Etc., Whose Property Adioirts the Waterbo
Please attach a supplemental f?stl_ dy (11 mote than can be entered here,
Please see attached sheets.
25. List of Other Cetti6cationa or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application,
AGEIJCY -- -TYPE qpV?. - IDENTIFICATION NUMBERDATE APPLIED DATE APPnoVED DATE DENIED - -
AI# 200330538 2/18/2003 4/10/2003
NCDENR Sed. .Rowan 2003-015 •6/19/2003 7/3/2003
USACE JD AeZoni-ng
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NCDENR wan 2002-007 10/
'Would include txnl is not restricted to , building and flood plain permits
26. Application is thereby made for a permit or permits to wthotize the work described in thia
app{icalion is eompiete accurate. 1 further certify that f possess the authority to undertekecthe oak describer)
duty herein or am actng as the Arid slut r on he applicant.
SIGNATURE OF A ICAfJT &F 0 I G S
DATE
DMIn SIGNATURE F AGENT DATE
The applicat on must be signed
by I ?irciI' 10 _
authorized gent if the statement in block I hah been filled outdan si the proposed activity lapphcara) d it may be signed by a duly
fined.
IS U. C. Section 1001 provide: that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and wlifutly falsifies, conceals, or covus up any tick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
lraudufent statements or representations or makes or use; any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or i I
haudvfent statements a entry- shall he fined not more than S 14,000 or imprisoned not mote than live years or both. - {
Individual Permit
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
Supplementary Information to ENG Form 4345
18. Nature of Activity
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
February 18, 2005
The proposed project includes the construction of six airplane hangars, 66 parking spaces and an
entrance road on the southeastern portion of the Rowan County Airport. The proposed activities
are to be located immediately adjacent (north, south and east) to an existing, 96,000 square-foot
(sf) apron that was completed in May 2003 (see Figure 7).
Each airplane hangar is proposed to be 8,000 sf (80 feet .x 100 feet) in size. Total proposed
airplane hangar space will be 48,000 sf. Each hangar will be metal-sided and underlined with
concrete slab flooring and is designed to house a corporate plane. The estimated cost to
complete the project is $500,000.
The 66 parking spaces will be located immediately adjacent to the hangars (Figure 7). An
entrance road will be necessary to provide access to the parking areas and hangars. The two-lane
entrance road will enter the site from the east off Airport Loop Road. The road will be 24 feet
wide and extend approximately 700 feet to the west. Curb and gutter will not be used for the
entrance road. Both the parking areas and entrance road will be paved with asphalt. The total
surface area of the parking spaces and entrance road will be approximately 30,300 sf. The
parking spaces for the last proposed hangar on the south side of the existing apron will be
accessed from Airport Road. The parking spaces will be located between the new hangar and
Airport Road.
Placement of fill in 0.59 acre of jurisdictional wetlands will be necessary to complete the project.
Fill material must be placed to establish a final base elevation for the six hangars and a sub-grade
surface to construct parking areas and the access road. Fill material will also be used to establish
side slopes, which will provide proper stability and adequate drainage.
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All proposed activities will be constructed on fill material. Approximately 32,000 cubic yards of
fill material is needed to complete the project. Portions of two hangars, three parking areas and
the entrance road will be located on fill specifically placed in jurisdictional wetlands.
19. Project Purpose
The purpose of the project is to increase the available storage and maintenance capacities for
local commercial and private aircraft at the Rowan County Airport. Currently, the Rowan
County Airport contains six airplane hangars that can house larger, corporate planes as well as
several T-hangars which can support only smaller, propeller planes (See Figure 5 for layout of
existing airport). At this time, these hangar spaces for corporate planes are filled to capacity
leaving no available space for prospective businesses that may utilize a corporate plane. By
constructing the six proposed hangars, the Rowan County Airport is seeking to satisfy the
increased demand for storage and maintenance space. It is imperative that Rowan County
Airport obtain this added capacity to remain viable in today's marketplace.
Of the six existing hangars at the airport that can store a corporate plane, three of these hangars
are located near the airport terminal. The remaining three hangars are located to the south of the
terminal and other hangars. The three hangar set is located just south of an existing apron. The
apron, completed in May 2003, was designed to accommodate for up to six additional hangars
situated along its perimeter. The proposed project will maximize the remaining space around the
existing apron. Further, the proposed hangar locations are designed to interface with the existing
fuel farm, located approximately 800 feet north of the existing apron. The proposed hangars are
designed to interface with the existing taxiway located parallel and east of the airport runway
(Figure 7).
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Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
February 18, 2005
Within the last several years, the Rowan County Airport has received numerous requests for
additional hangar spaces capable of handling corporate planes. According to Rowan County, the
current owner of the airport, a lengthy waiting list of potential hangar users has been established.
Rowan County has expressed that several NASCAR operations have been in contact regarding
available hangar space. Based on its close proximity (approximately 22 miles) to the Lowes
Motor Speedway in nearby Concord, the Rowan County Airport is an attractive location for
NASCAR-related activities. Numerous NASCAR and other man rncinn-relntert Pnt;tiPC hour
selected the region (Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Rowan Counties) to base their business
operations. Many of these business operations require the use of corporate planes.
Other operations such as financial/insurance institutions and commercial entities have expressed
high interest in locating to the Rowan County Airport. Based on privacy and confidentiality
issues, the actual names of these businesses seeking to locate at the airport must remain private at
this time.
The 66 parking spaces are needed to provide adequate parking for the users of the hangars. In
addition, the specific number of spaces (66) is needed to comply with a local parking ordinance
requiring one parking space per every 750 sf of building space. Each hangar is proposed to be
8,000 sf; therefore, 11 parking spaces per hangar (8,000 - 750 = 10.7 or 11) are needed to
comply with this local parking ordinance.
The entrance road is necessary to provide access to the parking areas and hangars. Based on the
location of the existing apron, the entrance road must be located north of the proposed hangars
and parking areas.
Due to the high demand for the hangar spaces, work on the proposed project will start
immediately upon the issuance of the 404 and 401 permits. According to the project engineers
(Talbert & Bright), the project will require approximately six to eight months to complete.
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February 18, 2005
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
Fill material must be placed within the wetland area to establish a final base elevation for the six
hangars and a sub-grade surface to construct parking areas and access road. Fill material will
also be used to establish side slopes, which will provide proper stability and adequate drainage.
Approximately 32,000 cubic yards of clean, fill material (mostly clay loam soils) will be needed
to complete the proposed project.
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes.
Work on the existing apron was completed in May 2003. NCDENR Sediment and Erosion
Control permits were sought for these activities and copies of these permits area included within
the permit application. The latest hangar was completed in January 2004. During construction
of the apron, fill material was placed in approximately 1,762 sf (0.04 acre) of jurisdictional
wetlands. The location of this impact is at the eastern end of the existing apron (See Figure 7).
Due to the small nature of the impact (less than 0.10 acre), regulatory permits were not sought
for this activity. However, the impacted wetlands will be considered cumulative for this current
project and will be mitigated accordingly. No additional work has been conducted in the on-site
jurisdictional wetland since the completion of the apron.
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners
East: D&M, LLC
8350 Old Concord Road
Salisbury, NC 29146
South: Y&R Realty, LLC
c/o Rudnitsky & Hackman, LLP
9 Courtyard Offices, Suite 130
RTS 11-15
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
South: Paul D. Weisler
175 Jibsail Road
Salisbury, NC 28145
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Figures
**11" x 17" and 8.5" x 11" Figures have been submitted for Figures 4-7**
Figure 1- Vicinity Map
Figure 2 - Topographic Map
Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph w/phorograph locations
Figure 4 - Wetland Survey
Figure 5 - Site Plan - Other Airport Properties Alternative
Figure 6 - Site Plan -100-foot x 100-foot Hangars
Alternative
Figure 7 - Site Plan - Preferred Alternative - 80-foot x 100-
foot Hangars
I" = 3500'
BY: WCD WCD SME
12/21/2004 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • ENGINEERING • TESTINC
SITE VICINITY MAP
ROWAN COUNTY AIRPORT HANGAR PROJECT
SALISBURY, ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
PROJECT NO. 161404-578
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Datasheets for On-site Jurisdictional
Stream and Wetland
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DELINEATION
(1987 COE WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL)
Project/Site: Rowan County Airport Hangar Project - + 10 Acres Date: 2/2/05
Applicant/Owner: Rowan County County: Rowan
Investigator: Chris Davos - SWE, Inc. 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: A Plot ID: A
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) YES NO Lat: 3s^ 38' 14° Lon: 80^ 31 10^
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Saliznigra Shrub OBL 9.
2. Alnusserrulata Shrub FACW+ 10.
3. ?uncus effusus Ilcrb FACW + 11.
4. C}pcrusstrigosus flcrb FACW 12.
5 Scirpus sp. Ilcrb OBL 13.
6. T}pha latifolia Ilcrb OBL 14.
7. Rubusspp. flerb --- 15.
8 16.
Percent of Dominant Species t hat are OB L, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-): 100%(10 0%)
Remarks: Emergent wetland. Vegetation criteria met.
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
? Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs
? Other
® No Recorded Data Available
FIELD OBSERVATIONS
Depth of Surface Water (in.) 1-3 inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit (in.) -----
Depth to Saturated Soil (in.) ----
Remarks:
Saturated soil throughout. Wetland approximately 0.5-
0.75 acres in size. Connected hydrologically to a
perennial stream to the north.
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
® Inundated
® Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Pattern in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
® Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
® Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
® FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
NCDWQ Stream Classification Form (Draft Form)
Project Name: Rowan Count Air ort Hangar Project River Basin: Lower Yadkin Count Rowan
Evaluator: Chris Daves - S&ME Inc. DW Project No:
Nearest Named Stream: Grant's Creek Date: 2/2/2005
USGS QUAD: Rowan Mills NC Lat: 35-38' 14" Lon: 80°31' 10"
Total Points: 28 Directions: NW of intersection of Airport Loop Rd. & Airport Rd.
(Stream is at least @ Rowan Co. Airport in Salisbury
intermittent if>19)
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 12.5
1) Continuous Bed & Bank Absent
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3) In channel structure: riffle pool sequence 0 t 2 3
4) Soil texture 0 1 2 3
5) Active (Or Relic) Floodplain 0 1 2 3
6) Bankfull bench 0 1 2 3
7) Braided channel 0 1 2 3
8) Recent alluvial deposits p 1 2 3
9) Natural levees - 0 1 2 3
10) Headcuts 0 0 2 3
11) Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5
12) Natural valley and drainageway 0 0.5 1 1.5
13) 2" Order or greater channel (as Indicated on existing
USGS/ NRCS map or other documented evidence.
No - 0 Yes - 3
Written documentation in Notes
is re wired for scoring 3 points
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 10.0 Absent Weak Moderate Strong
14 Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2 3
15) Leaflitter 1.5 1 0.5 0
16) Sediment on plants 0 0.5 1 1.5
17) Organic debris lines or piles (wrack lines 0 0.5 1 1.5
18) Water in channel and >48 hrs since rain 0 0.5 1 1.5
19 ) Water in channel - d or growing season 0 0.5 1 I .S v
20) H drie soils No = 0 Yes = 1.5 . -? -
C. Biology Subtotal = 5.5 Absent Weak Moderate Strong
21) Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 1 0
22) Rooted plants in channel 3 2 1 0
23) Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
24 Bivalves 0 1 2 3
25) Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
26) Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
27) Macrobenthos 0 0.5 1 1.5
28) Filamentous algae (note diversity & abundance 0 0.5 1 1.5
29) Iron oxidizin bacteria/fun us 0 0.5 1 1.5
30) Plants in streambed _
FAC-0.5 FACW=0.75 OBL=1.5 SAV=2.0
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23) Several crayfish observed
24-25) Water level too low to support fish or bivalves
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Agency Correspondence
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
N.C. Natural Heritage Program
State Historic Preservation Office
Ecosystem Enhancement Program Letter

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
January 28, 2005
Mr. Chris Daves
Mr. John Whitehead
S&ME, Inc.
134 Suber Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29210
Dear Mr. Daves and Mr. Whitehead:
FILE
COPY

Subject: Proposed Rowan County Airport Expansion, Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
In your letter of December 22, 2004, you requested our comments about the subject project:: We
have reviewed the information you presented and are providing the following comments in
accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
According to your letter the subject property (about 10 acres) is to be partially developed in
association with the expansion of the airport. The site is undeveloped and consists mainly of
small shrubs and herbaceous vegetation and a wooded area that is located adjacent to a
jurisdictional stream (287 feet). A wetland (0.668 acre) occurs on the site and drains into a
culvert that extends under Airport Loop Road. No description is given about potential impacts.
Endangered Species. You do not present evidence of any surveys of the project area for
federally listed species known from Rowan County. Unless an area has been specifically
surveyed for listed species or no appropriate habitat exists, a survey should be conducted to
ensure that these resources are not inadvertently lost. Enclosed is a list of federally endangered
and threatened species and federal species of concern for Rowan County. In accordance with the
Act it is the responsibility of the appropriate federal agency or its designated representative to
review its activities or programs and to identify any such activities or programs that may affect
endangered or threatened species or their habitats. If it is determined that the proposed activity
may adversely affect any species federally listed as endangered or threatened, formal
consultation with this office must be initiated. Please note that federal, species of concern are not
legally protected under the Act and are not subject to any of its provisions, including section 7,
unless they are formally proposed or listed as endangered or threatened. We are including these
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species in our response to give you advance notification and to request your assistance in
protecting them.
Erosion Control and Wetland/Stream Protection. Given the proximity of this project to
aquatic environments (a stream and wetlands), we want to emphasize that stringent measures to
control sediment and erosion should be implemented prior to any ground disturbance and should
be maintained throughout project construction. All wetland/stream crossings should be made
perpendicular to the stream, and spanning structures should be used rather than culverts.
Wetland/stream buffers (a minimum of 100 feet on perennial streams and 50 feet on intermittent
streams) should be maintained throughout the project area. The Clean Water Act 404/401 permit
application should clearly show why impacts are unavoidable and how impacts that are
unavoidable have been minimized. Unavoidable impacts will require mitigation.
The treatment of storm water leaving the project area is also a concern. The expansion of
urban/suburban areas creates more impervious surfaces (such as roofs, roads, and parking lots),
which collect pathogens, metals, sediment, and chemical pollutants and quickly transmit them to
receiving waters. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, this nonpoint-source
pollution is one of the major threats to water quality in the United States and is linked to chronic
and acute illnesses from exposure through drinking water and contact recreation. Impervious
surfaces also lead to the pooling of storm water, increasing potential breeding areas for
mosquitoes, the vectors for many serious diseases.
Best management practices can reduce, but not eliminate, pollutant loadings of common
.storm-water pollutants. Designs that collect runoff and allow it to infiltrate the soil have the
highest documented pollutant-removal efficiency, eliminating nearly all lead, zinc, and solids
and more than.50 percent of total phosphorous. Ponds and wetlands, which allow contaminants
to settle out of the water column or be broken down by sunlight and biological activity, can
remove more than 70 percent of bacteria. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
has developed a "Guidance Memo danr- um to Address and Mitigate Secondary and Cumulative
Impacts to Aquatic and Terrestrial Wildlife Resources and Water Quality" that we support and
encourage you to use. It can be accessed via the Internet as follows:
http://wvmv.ncivildlife.orglpgO7 wildlifespeciescon/pg7c3_impacts.pdf.
We offer the following recommendations to help address the secondary and cumulative impacts
associated with this project and to help minimize impacts to fish and wildlife resources:
1. The construction of new roadways can produce short-term direct impacts as
well as long-term cumulative effects. Studies have shown a serious decline in
the health of receiving waters when 10 to 15 percent of a watershed is
converted to impervious surfaces. Impervious surfaces should be limited to no
more than 7 percent, curb and gutter should be limited in new developments,
and the direct discharge of storm water into streams should be prevented. We
recommend the use of grassed swales in place of curb and gutter and on-site
storm-water management (i.e., bioretention areas) that will result in no net
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change in the hydrology of the watershed. These designs often cost less to
install and significantly reduce environmental impacts from residential
development.
2. Efforts should be made to avoid the removal of large trees at the edges of
construction corridors. Disturbed areas should be reseeded with seed mixtures
that are beneficial to wildlife. Fescue-based mixtures should be avoided;
fescue is invasive and provides little benefit to wildlife. Native annual small
grains appropriate for the season are preferred and recommended. Where
feasible, use woody debris and logs from corridor clearing to establish brush
piles and downed logs at the edges (just in the woods) of the cleared area to
improve habitat for wildlife. Allowing the area to develop into a brush/scrub
habitat would maximize benefits to wildlife. Maintenance should be
minimized, and mowing should be prohibited between April 1 and October 1 in
order to reduce impacts to nesting wildlife. We suggest a maintenance
schedule that incorporates a portion of the area (e.g., one-third) each year
instead of the entire project every 2 or 3 years. Additionally, herbicides should
not be used in or near wetlands or streams.
At this stage of project development and without more specifics about construction locations or
techniques, it is difficult for us to assess potential environmental impacts (direct, indirect, and
cumulative). We therefore recommend that any environmental document prepared for this
project include the following (if applicable):
1. A complete analysis and comparison of the available alternatives (the build
and no-build alternatives).
2. A description of the fishery and wildlife resources within existing and
required additional rights-of-way and any areas, such as borrow areas, that
may be affected directly or indirectly by the proposed project.
3. The acreage and a description of the wetlands that will be filled as a result of
the proposed project. Wetlands affected by the proposed project should be
mapped in accordance with the Federal Manual for Identifying and
Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands.
4. The extent (linear feet as well as discharge) of any water courses that will be
impacted as a result of the proposed project. A description of any streams
should include the classification (Rosgen 1995, 1996) and a description of the
biotic resources.
5. The acreage of upland habitat, by cover type, that will be eliminated because
of the proposed project.
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6. A description of all expected secondary and cumulative environmental
impacts associated with this proposed work.
7. A discussion about the extent to which the project will result in the loss,
degradation, or fragmentation of wildlife habitat from direct construction
impacts and from secondary development impacts.
8. Mitigation measures that will be employed to avoid, eliminate, reduce, or
compensate for habitat value losses (wetland, riverine, and upland) associated
with any phase of the proposed project.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments. If we can be of any assistance or if
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Allen Ratzlaff of our staff at
828/258-3939, Ext. 229. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference
our Log Number 4-2-05-075.
Sincerely,
Brian P. Cole
Field Supervisor
Enclosure
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ENDANGERED, THREATENED, AND CANDIDATE SPECIES AND FEDERAL
SPECIES OF CONCERN, ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA-
This list was adapted from the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program's County Species List. It is a
listing, for Rowan County, of North Carolina's federally listed and proposed endangered, threatened, and
candidate species and Federal species of concern (for a complete list of rare species in the state, please
contact the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program). The information in this list is compiled from a
variety of sources, including field surveys, museums and herbaria, literature, and personal
communications. The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program's database is dynamic, with new records
being added and old records being revised as new information is received. Please note that this list
cannot be considered a definitive record of listed species and Federal species of concern, and it should
not be considered a substitute for field surveys.
Critical habitat: Critical habitat is noted, with a description, for the counties where it is designated or
proposed.
Aquatic species: Fishes and aquatic invertebrates are noted for counties where they are known to occur.
However, projects may have effects on downstream aquatic systems in adjacent
counties.
COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME STATUS
ROWAN COUNTY
Vertebrates
Carolina darter
Bald eagle
Robust redhorse
Vascular Plants
Georgia aster
Schweinitz's sunflower
Virginia quillwort
Heller's trefoil
KEY:
Etheostoma collis collis
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Moxostoma robustum
Aster georgianus
Helianthus schiveinitzii
Isoetes virginica
Lotus helleri
FSC
Threatened
(proposed for delisting)
FSC
Cl.
Endangered
FSC
FSC
Status Definition
Endangered A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."
Threatened A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a
significant portion of its range."
C1 A taxon under consideration for official listing for which there is sufficient information to
support listing.
FSC A Federal species of concern--a species that may or may not be listed in the future (formerly
C2 candidate species or species under consideration for listing for which there is insufficient
information to support listing).
tvovember 12, 2UU3 Page 1 of 7
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Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Cyndi B. Karoly, Supervisor R12@190W[90
401 Oversight and Express Permits Unit NCDWQ Wetlands and Stormwater Branch MAR 1 0 2005
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
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Habitat Conservation Program DENR - WATER QUAUTY
t'i':DSA?JosTarUZr/AERE VINCH
DATE: March 8, 2005
SUBJECT: Individual Permit Application, Rowan County Airport Hangar Project,
DWQ No. 050371, Unnamed Tributary Grant's Creek, Rowan County
S&ME is requesting 401 Water Quality Certification from the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality on behalf of Rowan County for the referenced project. The NC`'VRC has reviewed
information provided by the applicant, and field biologists on our staff are familiar with habitat
values of the project area. These comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the
Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et. seq.) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48
Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The project includes the construction of six (6) airplane hangars, 66 parking spaces plus an
entrance road on the southeastern portion of the existing airport and associated tarmac grounds.
Impacts are indicated to be to 0.59 acres of wetlands near a perennial stream (Rosgen
classification G 6). Impacts have been reduced through incorporating smaller hangars in the plan
and avoiding road curbing and guttering. Roughly 32,000 cubic yards of fill are proposed to
complete the project. Airport hangar improvements are indicated as needed due to NASCAR
operations in the regional area although privacy and confidentiality issues preclude additional
information on anticipated hangar occupants.
Although we have not visited the site due to time constraints, we have reviewed the application
and have the following observations and recommendations for your consideration:
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NU L/0YY-1 /G1
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Rowan Airport Hangar Project
March 8, 2005
1. The footprint on wetlands has been reduced from earlier airport plans. Is it possible
to further reduce these impacts by moving the hangar and parking lot area impacting
the wetlands to the western end of the proposed hanger development site?
2. It is our understanding that G 6 streams are routinely associated with high
imperviousness or where streams have been straightened or otherwise relocated or
where stormwater runoff conditions have been exacerbated or where there is a
combination of these factors. Accordingly, stormwater management should be
implemented. Low Impact Development (LID) techniques are encouraged instead of
more land use extensive stormwater ponds. We believe that dispersed LID
methodologies may provide safer measures for airports than stormwater ponds.
Information on LID practices and measures can be found at
w%vw lowinipactdevelopment.or<,. If stormwater ponds are installed, we recommend
that they be planted (see attachment) with native species (preferably) to restore
diminished wildlife habitats and to enhance water quality.
3. The project application indicates that the remaining wetlands and the stream will be
avoided. We recommend that all remaining jurisdictional waters and wetlands be
permanently preserved with minimum fifty foot (preferably 100') undisturbed
forested buffers through enforceable conservation easements or deed restrictions. As
needed in the future, individual large trees can be cut and pulled out of the buffer for
safety needs.
4. If practicable, onsite mitigation should be considered through the restoration of the
G6 stream to a more natural channel form or a more stable channel. This could
include small pockets of wetlands along the stream. Stable, functional streams should
provide improved aquatic environments and reduce sediment issues in the immediate
vicinity and downstream. Streams in Rowan County are known to provide habitats
for aquatic species, including the Yellow lampmussel (Lmnpsilis cariosa), a state
endangered species and federal species of concern. If onsite stream mitigation isn't
possible (or a practicable consideration), payment to the Ecosystem Enhancement
Program may be appropriate; however, the benefits of stabilizing the creek should be
of primary importance.
5. Spill containment measures should be implemented according to applicable state and
federal regulations and site management requirements for airport facilities.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions
regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453.
Ec: Amanda Jones, USACOE-Asheville
Allan Johnson, DWQ-MRO
Rowan Airport Hangar Project
March 8, 2005
Piedmont Stormwater Pond and Mine Planting Recommendations
instead of using the typical fescue grasses or exotic plant species, the following mixtures should be
considered for lower elevation stormwater ponds and mine sites:
Spring/Summer Mixture, May 1 - Sept. 15 Fall/Winter Mixture, Sept. 15 - April 30
Browntop millet 20 lbs/a Winter Wheat 120 Ibs/a
Kobe lespedeza 20 lbs/a Kobe lespedeza 20 Ibs/a
Shrub lespedeza 1 lb/a Shrub lespedeza 1 lb/a
Switchgrass* 5lb/a Switclgrass* 5lb/ac
Add to fall or spring plantings: `Tioga' Deertongue (Panicum clandestinwn) at a rate of 7 lbs. Pure Live
Seeds (PLS) per acre.
* When possible on slopes less than 3:1 use Switchgrass instead of lespedezas and on slopes greater than 3:1 use
Orchard Grass or Creeping Red Fescue. Other native species may be appropriate depending on soil, slope, and
region. Korean lespedeza may be appropriate in colder geophysical areas. We do not recommend Sericea
lespedeza. Native plants and warm season grasses are preferred over exotic plants.
Add one of the following to the above mixture:
Creeping Red Fescue 5 lbs/acre
Ladino Clover** 5 lbs/acre
Atlantic Coastal Panic Grass 5 lbs/acre (PLS)
Alfalfa** 5 lbs/acre (requires fertilizer containing Boron)
** Lime & fertilize disturbed areas according to NRCS soil test results and follow planting guidelines as appropriate
and necessary. Depending on elevation and region, other native species may be appropriate. Note that mowing
should be limited to late winter or early spring. Mowing should only occur as needed to prevent unwanted tree
growth on a 2-3 year schedule.
The provision of shade around impounded waters can significantly reduce thermal impacts. Trees and
shrubs (I year bare root seedlings) should be planted randomly at a minimal rate of 100 trees per acre on
the top and upper portions of the structure and at a minimal rate of 150 per acre around the normal water
elevation and littoral shelf area. The following list of tree species may assist in providing habitat benefits:
Loblolly Pine* Red Cedar Black Gum American Holly Dogwood
Hickory Sumac White Oak Willow Oak Red Maple**
Viburnum Green Ash Ironwood Black Cherry Persimmon
Water Oak Spice Bush Willow (sp) Serviceberry Red Oak
Swamp Chestnut Silky Dogwood
Other species may be utilized depending on site requirements and native plant availability. Pines* should not
exceed 15% of the reforestation. No more than 20% of the tree species will be of a single species. An 80% success
rate is acceptable over five years. Large or fast growing trees like Sycamore and Maple** may not be appropriate
near detention facility dams. Note: Non-native plants included in this list are routinely considered beneficial and/or
agriculturally established non-natives. They have been included as they are readily available commercially and they
do not exhibit many of the negative attributes of other non-natives that tend to spread or inhibit native plant
propagation and survival.
Triage Check List
Date: 3/1/05 Project Name: Rowan County Airport Hangers
DWQ#: 05-0371
County: Rowan
To: Alan Johnson, Mooresville Regional Office
60-day Processing Time: This is an IP, so the clock won't start
ticking until we get the Public Notice
From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone : [phone]
The file attached is being forwarded to your for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Meuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concern
Comments: As per our discussion regarding revision of the triage and delegation processes,
please review the attached file. Note that you are the first reviewer, so this file will need to be
reviewed for administrative as well as technical details. If you elect to place this project on hold,
please ask the applicant to provide your requested information to both the Central Office in
Raleigh as well as the Asheville Regional Office. As we discussed, this is an experimental, interim
procedure as we slowly transition to electronic applications. Please apprise me of any
complications you encounter, whether related to workload, processing times, or lack of a "second
reviewer" as the triage process in Central had previously provided. Also, if you think of ways to
improve this process, especially so that we can plan for the electronic applications, let me know.
Thanks!
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Attention: Ms. Amanda Jones, Biologist
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260
Attention: Ms. Cyndi Karoly, Water Quality Supervisor
Reference: Individual Permit
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
Salisbury, North Carolina
USACE Action ID No. 2003300538
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
Dear Ms. Jones and Ms. Caroly:
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S&ME, Inc. (S&ME), on behalf of Rowan County, is pleased to submit an Individual Permit
Application for impacts to 0.59 acre of jurisdictional wetlands. Please find enclosed:
• A completed Permit Application ENG Form 4345 with Additional Information Sheets
• Figures (Note:I l" x 17" and 8.5" x 1 I" drawings are being submitted for Figures 4-7)
Figure I - Vicinity Map
Figure 2 - Topographic Map
Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph with photograph locations
Figure 4 - Wetland Survey (Accutech Surveying and Mapping)
Figure 5 - Site Plan - Other Airport Properties Alternative
Figure 6 - Site Plan - 100-foot x 100-foot Hangars Alternative
Figure 7- Site Plan for Preferred Alternative - 80-foot x 100-foot Hangars Alternative
S&ME, Inc. [phone]
134 Suber Road [phone] fax
Columbia, South Carolina 29210
Individual Permit
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
February 18, 2005
• Site Photographs
• Datasheets for On-site Jurisdictional Stream and Wetland
• Agency Correspondence - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), N.C. Natural
Heritage Program (NCNHP) and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Ecosystem
Enhancement Program (EEP) Letter
• Notice of Jurisdictional Determination from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
• NCDENR Sediment & Erosion Control Certifications/Correspondence for previous apron
construction
• Protected Species Assessment with Additional Information to the USFWS
• A check for $475 (NC Division of Water Quality [DWQ]) - Water Quality Certification
processing fee
Project Background
The project site is an approximate 10-acre portion of the Rowan Airport (Rowan County Tax
Parcel Nos. 470-042 and 470-001-000-001). The site is located northwest of the intersection of
Airport Loop Road and Airport Road in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina. The location
of the subject site is depicted on the Vicinity Map (Figure 1), Topographic Map (Figure 2) and
Aerial Photograph (Figure 3). Site photographs are also included with this permit application.
See Figure 3 for the approximate photograph locations. The subject site is comprised of an
existing apron (Photos 1-6), vacant upland (Plioto 7), an emergent wetland (Photos 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 &
9) and a perennial stream.
The proposed project includes the construction of six airplane hangars, 66 parking spaces and an
entrance road on the soutlieastem portion of the Rowan County Airport. The proposed activities
are to be located immediately adjacent (north, south and east) to an existing, 96,000 square-foot
(so apron that was completed in May 2003 (see Figure 7).
Each airplane liangar is proposed to be 8,000 sf (80 feet x 100 feet) in size. Total proposed
airplane hangar space will be 48,000 sf. Each hangar will be metal-sided and underlined with
concrete slab flooring and is designed to house a corporate plane. The estimated cost to
complete the project is $500,000.
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The 66 parking spaces will be located immediately adjacent to the hangars (Figure 7). An
entrance road will be necessary to provide access to the parking areas and hangars. The two-lane
entrance road will enter the site from the east off Airport Loop Road. The road will be 24 feet
wide and extend approximately 700 feet to the west. Curb and gutter will not be used for the
entrance road. Both the parking areas and entrance road will be paved with asphalt. The total
surface area of the parking spaces and entrance road will be approximately 30,300 sf, Tile
parking spaces for the last proposed hangar on the south side of the existing apron will be
accessed from Airport Road. The parking spaces will be located between the new hangar and
Airport Road.
Placement of fill in 0.59 acre of jurisdictional wetlands will be necessary to complete the project.
Fill material must be placed to establish a final base elevation for the six hangars and a sub-grade
surface to construct parking areas and the access road. Fill material will also be used to establish
side slopes, which will provide proper stability and adequate drainage.
All proposed activities will be constructed on fill material. Approximately 32,000 cubic yards of
fill material is needed to complete the project. Portions of two hangars, three parking areas and
the entrance road will be located on fill specifically placed in jurisdictional wetlands.
The purpose of the project is to increase the available storage and maintenance capacities for
local commercial and private aircraft at the Rowan County Airport. Currently, the Rowan
County Airport contains six airplane hangars that can house larger, corporate planes as well as
several T-hangars which can support only smaller, propeller planes (See Figure 5 for layout of
existing airport). At this time, these hangar spaces for corporate planes are filled to capacity
leaving no available space for prospective businesses that may utilize a corporate plane. By
constructing the six proposed hangars, the Rowan County Airport is seeking to satisfy the
increased demand for storage and maintenance space. It is imperative that Rowan County
Airport obtain this added capacity to remain viable in today's marketplace.
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Of the six existing hangars at the airport that can store a corporate plane, three of these hangars
are located near the airport tenninal. The remaining three hangars are located to the south of the
terminal and other hangars. The three hangar set is located just south of an existing apron. The
apron, completed in May 2003, was designed to accommodate for up to six additional hangars
situated along its perimeter. The proposed project will maximize the remaining space around the
existing apron. Further, the proposed hangar locations are designed to interface with the existing
fuel faun, located approximately 800 feet north of the existing apron. The proposed hangars are
designed to interface with the existing taxiway located parallel and east of the airport runway
(Figure 7).
The hangars were designed to handle light to mid-size corporate planes, such as those in the
Falcon series. The Falcon series represents the industry standard for corporate planes. The
Falcon 10 is a light, corporate plane with a wingspan of 43 feet and a length of 45 feet. The
Falcon 20 is a midsize, corporate plane with a wingspan of 54 feet and a length of 56 feet. The
Falcon 50 is a long-range, mid-size, corporate plane with a wing span of 6 feet. The proposed
hangars will be able to service the needs of each of these Falcon planes.
Within the last several years, the Rowan County Airport has received numerous requests for
additional hangar spaces capable of handling corporate planes. According to Rowan County, the
current owner of the airport, a lengthy waiting list of potential hangar users has been established.
Rowan County has expressed that several NASCAR operations have been in contact regarding
available hangar space. Based on its close proximity (approximately 22 miles) to the Lowes
Motor Speedway in nearby Concord, the Rowan County Airport is an attractive location for
NASCAR-related activities. Numerous NASCAR and other auto racing-related entities have
selected the region (Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Rowan Counties) to base their business
operations. Many of these business operations require the use of corporate planes.
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Other operations such as financial/insurance institutions and commercial entities have expressed
high interest in locating to the Rowan County Airport. Based on privacy and confidentiality
issues, the actual names of these businesses seeking to locate at the airport must remain private at
this time.
The 66 parking spaces are needed to provide adequate parking for the users of the hangars. In
addition, the specific number of spaces (66) is needed to comply with a local parking ordinance
requiring one parking space per every 750 sf of building space. Each hangar is proposed to be
8,000 sf, therefore, 11 parking spaces per liangar (8,000 - 750 = 10.7 or 11) are needed to
comply with this local parking ordinance.
The entrance road is necessary to provide access to the parking areas and hangars. Based on the
location of the existing apron, the entrance road must be located north of the proposed hangars
and parking areas.
Due to the high demand for the hangar spaces, work on the proposed project will start
immediately upon the issuance of the 404 and 401 permits. According to the project engineers
(Talbert & Bright), the project will require approximately six to eight months to complete.
Alternatives Analysis
1. No-Build Alternative
The No-Build Alternative is considered the basis of comparison for evaluating the benefits and
impacts of other reasonable alternatives. The No-Build Alternative is also defined as the "do-
nothing" alternative, which means no major improvements to the airport, with the exception of
everyday operations. Although this alternative has the least amount of environmental impacts, it
does not meet the current or projected needs of the airport from a potential development or safety
perspective. The No-Build alternative is not feasible.
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2. Off-site Alternatives
Off-site alternatives (non-airport property) for the proposed hangars would not meet the
projected needs of the airport. Hangar operations entailing the storage and maintenance of
corporate planes require a close proximity to the airport facilities. Planes need to be able to
access fuel facilities, aprons, the taxiway and the runway in order to operate in a normal,
efficient manner. Off-site alternatives would require planes to cross existing public roads
(Airport Loop Road and Airport Road) to reach the taxiway and runway. Off-site locations of
the proposed new hangars are not feasible.
3. Additional Airport (Rowan County) Property (Figure 5)
Additional locations on airport/Rowan County-owned property were considered for the proposed
new hangars. The location of the new hangars would need to be accessible to the existing
infrastructure at the airport and in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
regulations. The existing infrastructure includes the existing taxiway, apron and fuel farm. The
existing taxiway is located parallel and east of the airport runway. An existing apron is currently
in place within the proposed project area and is designed to accommodate up to six additional
hangars. The fuel farm is located near the airport's terminal and approximately 800 feet north of
the existing apron. To comply with FAA mandates, the hangars must be outside the existing
object free area (OFA)/building restriction line (BRL) located parallel to the runway.
A majority of the eastern side of the runway (Figure 5) is already developed with structures such
as the airport terminal, existing corporate hangars, T-hangars, maintenance areas, tic-down areas
and parking areas. Space needed for the proposed number of hangars is not available.
The northwest portion (Figure 5) of the Rowan County Airport is already developed with the
North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG) facility and would not be available to construct
the proposed hangars.
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The area west of the runway was considered as an alternative location for the hangars. The
airport operates an Auto Weather Operating System (AWOS) located west of the runway and
south of NCANG facility. The AWOS system serves as a navigation aid for pilots and is
required to have a building-free radius of at least 750 feet. This FAA-required radius severely
limits development in this area. In addition, wetland areas are located immediately south of the
NCANG facility.
In order to make this alternative work, approximately 1,900 feet of new parallel and
perpendicular taxiways would have to be constructed on the west side of the runway. An entire,
new apron would also need to be constructed to accommodate new hangars. A new access road
extending approximately 900 feet cast from National Guard Road would be needed to access the
hangars by vehicle. Water and sewer utilities would also be needed. In addition, a new fuel
farm would have to be added to prevent planes from having to cross the runway to refuel
(safety).
Topographically, the alternative area on the west side of the runway is between 30 and 40 feet
lower in elevation that the existing runway. In order to comply with FAA Advisory Circular
(AC) 150-5300-13 regarding airport design, entrance taxiways entering a runway cannot exceed
a 2 percent slope. In order to comply with this mandate, an extremely large volume of fill
material would need to be placed in the area in order to bring it to grade. The design engineer
has estimated at least 285,000 cubic yards of fill would be necessary to complete this alternative.
This is approximately nine times greater than the needed fill for the preferred alternative (32,000
cubic yards).
Economically, this alternative would be drastically more expensive than the preferred alternative.
According to the design engineer, this alternative would cost at least 10 to 11 times more than
the preferred alternative ($500,000) due to the larger amount of fill needed to create stable
building areas for the new apron, taxiways, entrance road and slopes. The applicant feels the
cost of attempting this alternative is an undue burden on public funds. Because of these
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economic factors and the lack of interfacing with the existing infrastructure (taxiway, apron and
fuel farm), this alternative is not feasible.
Due to the fact that available developable space is already occupied or is restricted by FAA
mandates, the following two alternative scenarios (100-foot x 100-foot hangars and 80-foot x
100-foot hangars) were evaluated. The two alternatives were selected due to the proximity of
existing infrastructure such as the apron, taxiway and fuel fann.
4. 100-foot x 100-foot Hangars Alternative (Figure 6)
The design engineers considered the construction of 100-foot x 100-foot hangars surrounding the
existing apron (Figure 6). The larger hangars would allow for maximum storage and
maintenance capabilities for corporate jets. The Rowan County Fire Code requires that the
spacing between the hangars be at least 50 feet. This spacing requirement would force the
additional hangar length (20 feet) to be added in a northerly direction. In turn, the parking areas
as well as the entrance road would have to be shifted to the north. Shoulder slopes would also
need to be located farther north to support the entrance road.
As a result of shifting the parking areas, entrance road and shoulder slopes to the north, an
additional 2,950 sf (0.07 acre) of jurisdictional wetlands would need to be filled to support this
alternative. Nearly all of the on-site wetlands would be impacted as a result of this alternative.
In addition, locating the parking areas, entrance road and shoulder slopes to the north would
cause the project to encroach closer to the on-site perennial stream. Although the perennial
streambed would not be impacted directly, some riparian vegetation (Photos 7 & 9) would need
to be cleared at the headwaters of the stream to allow for this alternative to work. Due to the
larger amount of wetland impact and clearing of some of the riparian vegetation surrounding the
on-site perennial stream, the 100-foot x 100-foot hangar alternative was not selected.
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5. Preferred Alternative - 80-foot x 100-foot hangars (Figure 7)
The preferred alternative would be the construction of six 80-foot x 100-foot hangars. The 66
parking spaces are needed to provide adequate parking and to comply with a local parking
ordinance requiring one parking space per every 750 ft.2 of building space. The entrance road is
needed to access the hangars and the parking spaces.
The hangars must be located as currently proposed for a number of factors. To comply with
FAA mandates, the hangars must be outside the existing BRL located parallel to the runway.
Other developable property located outside of the BRL is currently occupied by the NCANG
facilities or Rowan County Airport facilities. Further, the hangars must be designed to interface
with the existing taxiway, apron and fuel farm.
Avoidance and Minimization
Although the applicant has designed the plan to avoid and minimize unnecessary losses to waters
and wetlands of the U.S., the proposed wetland impacts are unavoidable. Accordingly,
development of the site will require pennanent impacts to the 0.59 acre of jurisdictional
wetlands. The affected wetland area roughly bisects the project area, and accordingly, cannot be
otherwise avoided by the proposed plan.
The design engineer has reduced the size of the original plan (100-foot x 100-foot hangars) such
that impacts are limited to the minimum amount required in order to make the proposed project
viable. Although the applicant has designed the plan to avoid and minimize unnecessary losses
to waters and wetlands of the U.S., the location of the wetland area prohibits complete
avoidance. Proposed wetland impacts have been minimized and limited to 0.59 acres. The
approximate remainder of the wetlands (0.08 acre) and the entire length of the perennial stream
(287 linear feet) will be avoided and not impacted by this project.
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The Rowan County Airport has considered the other alternatives (No-Build, Off-site, Additional
Airport Properties, and 100-foot x 100-foot Hangars) to the project as proposed. These other
alternatives evaluated by our client fail to interface existing infrastructure, would not comply
with FAA requirements, incur unnecessary economic burdens on public funds, or involved
additional impacts to jurisdictional areas. Tlie preferred alternative meets the needs and demands
for more hangar space, provides the safest alternative, is more cost-efficient and imposes the
least environmental impact.
Based on the sound design developed by the project engineer, the proposed development will
result in minimal adverse impacts to the aquatic environment, and the Rowan County Airport
plans to conduct construction activities at the site such that no violation of water quality
standards, statutes or rules occur, and no wastes, spoils, solids or fills will be placed within
wetlands, waters or riparian areas beyond the limits of those depicted in this Individual Pen-nit
Application.
On-site Jurisdictional Wetlands and Waters of the U.S.
The on-site wetlands and waters of the U.S. were delineated by S&ME in February 2003, and a
Notice of Jurisdictional Determination was issued on April 10, 2003 (See attached). The project
area contains a perennial stream (287 linear feet) and a 0.67-acre, emergent wetland. The stream
(Rosgen classification G6) is an unnamed tributary to Grant's Creek within the Lower Yadkin
River Basin (HUC 03040103). The approximate location and extent of jurisdictional areas
present within the project area is depicted on Figure 4 (Wetland Survey). The wetland survey
was completed by Accutech Surveying and Mapping. Datasheets for the on-site jurisdictional
stream and wetland are included in this permit application.
Project Impacts
Placement of fill in 0.59 acre (25,700 so of jurisdictional wetlands will be necessary to complete
the proposed project. The on-site perennial stream will not be impacted by the proposed project.
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Protected Species
Scoping letters were sent to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP). Both
agencies were not aware of existing surveys for protected species in the vicinity of the project
site and suggested a survey be performed. S&ME sent a copy of the Protected Species
Assessment and site plan of the preferred alternative to the USFWS on February 10, 2004 and is
currently awaiting a response. Copies of the USFWS letter (Log Number 4-2-05-075) and the
NCNHP letter are attached. A copy of the Protect Species Assessment is also attached with this
permit application.
S&ME conducted a Protected Species Assessment of the project area, and determined that, based
on the literature and pedestrian field review, the site does not provide suitable habitat for most of
the protected species with documented populations in Rowan County. Multiple site visits were
conducted (February 3, 2003, April 16, 2003, October 5, 2004 and February 8, 2005) to assess
the site. Open land on the eastern portion of the site may provide suitable habitat for the Georgia
aster and Schweinitz's sunflower. Wetland and stream areas on the site may provide suitable
habitat for the littleleaf sneezeweed and the yellow fringeless orchid. However, the field reviews
did not reveal the presence of federally or state listed protected species on the site. It is our
opinion that the proposed development of the project area is not likely to impact listed protected
species.
In their letter dated January 28, 2005, the USFWS expressed several issues that needed to be
addressed. S&ME's response to this letter is included with the Protected Species Assessment
included with this permit application. The following issues were addressed:
Impervious Surfaces/Stormwater - Impervious surfaces will be created (six airplane hangars,
parking areas, and road). However, the total area of impervious surfaces will not exceed 7
percent of the total site area. A stormwater pond/sediment basin will be created at the base of the
new slopes. A grass-lined swale with check dams will be utilized prior to any discharge into the
nearby stream. Curb and gutter will not be used with the new entrance road.
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Removal of Larp_e Tree s/Reseedinit - Only a few large trees (40-50 feet tall) are present within
the riparian area northeast of the proposed impact area. Proposed plans do not involve impacts
to this riparian area and its associated trees. All new slopes will be reseeded with native grasses
once completed.
Alternative Analysis - An alternative analysis will be completed soon and submitted with the
Individual Permit application.
Fishery/Wildlife Resources - Minimal fishery/wildlife resources will be impacted by the
proposed project. The onsite stream will not be impacted and is not sustainable to fish or mussel
species. Please refer to the attached Protected Species Assessment for further description of the
site conditions.
Wetlands - Jurisdictional wetlands have been delineated (USACE Action ID 200330538) on the
project site. The site contains 0.67 acre of wetlands. Proposed plans call for fill material to be
placed in 0.59 acre of wetland. The stream and remaining wetlands will not be impacted. Please
refer to the attached Protected Species Assessment/Datasheets for more detailed description of
the wetlands.
Streams - The site contains 287 linear feet of perennial stream (Rosgen classification - G6).
The stream will not be impacted by the proposed project.
Upland Habitat - approximately 2-3 acres will be impacted by the proposed project. Upland
habitat that will be impacted includes open field and the apron slopes.
Secondary and Cumulative Impacts - It does not appear any secondary and cumulative
impacts will occur as a result of this project. Infrastructure such as existing roads (Airport Loop
Rd. and Airport Road), the existing apron and water/sewer lines are already in place surrounding
the project area.
Wildlife Habitat Loss - Aside from the wetland area, it does not appear that the project will
result in a major loss, degradation, or fragmentation of wildlife habitat. The proposed impacts
will occur mainly to open field or side slopes of the existing apron.
Mitip,ation - The proposed plan was designed to completely avoid impacts to the onsite stream.
Due to the location of the wetlands near the existing apron, complete avoidance was not possible.
The original plan called for 100-foot by 100-foot hangars which would have created slopes that
extended further north into the wetland area and closer to the perennial stream. The hangar sizes
were reduced to 80-foot by 100-foot resulting in less wetland impact. To mitigate for the loss of
the 0.59 acre of wetland, Rowan County wishes to pay an in-lieu fee to the North Carolina
Ecosystem Enhancement Program.
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Historic/Cultural Resources
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February 18, 2005
A scoping letter and a cultural resources survey (Brockington & Associates - December 20,
2004) was sent to the SHPO. The Brockington survey did not reveal any cultural resources on
the site or in the surrounding vicinity. The SHPO replied that it was not aware of any historic
resources which would be affected by the project. The SHPO tracking number for the project is
ER 04-3318. A copy of this letter is attached.
Mitigation
We anticipate that the USACE and DWQ will require mitigation at a 1:1 ratio for the impacts to
the 0.59-acre emergent wetland. On-site mitigation is not available in terms of restoration or
enhancement. Therefore, our client's preferred option is payment to the North Carolina
Ecosystem Enhancement Program. Our client anticipates that receipt of payment by the EEP
will be a condition of the permit and 401 Certification. A letter has recently been sent to the EEP
requesting approval of payment. A copy of this letter is attached.
Environmental Documentation
The project does involve an expenditure of federal/state public funds. However, the project does
not require the preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the
National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA). The proposed project is
subject to a Categorical Exclusion (CE) through FAA order 1050.1 E, Section 310e. CEs are not
sent to the State Clearinghouse for review.
Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers
The project will not impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), or 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements).
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Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
February 18, 2005
Stormwater
The Rowan County Airport will implement an approved stonnwatcr management plan designed
to comply with the conditions specified in the appropriate 401 Water Quality Certification. A
stormwater pond/sediment basin, designed in accordance with the latest version of DWQ's
Stormwater Best Management Practices manual is also proposed, but will not encroach within
jurisdictional areas.
To further protect downstream water quality, the Rowan County Airport plans to implement a
stonnwater management plan designed to remove 85% total suspended solids (TSS). The
stornwater management plan will be submitted and approved by DWQ before the impacts
specified above occur.
A stonnwater pond/sediment basin (Figure 7) is proposed to handle the project's stormwater.
The stormwater pond/sediment basin will be located at the base of the slopes just north of the
entrance road. This new stormwater pond/sediment basin will replace the site's existing
stonnwater pond/sediment basin (Photo 10). The existing 42-inch RCP will be extended
approximately 130 feet to the new stonnwater pond/sediment basin. The stormwater
pond/sediment basin will accept runoff from the proposed project's impervious surfaces (apron,
hangars, parking areas and entrance road). A grass-line swale with check dams will be utilized
in the event of overflow.
Appropriate soil erosion and sediment controls will be used and maintained in effective,
operating condition during construction. Exposed soil and other fills, as well as work conducted
in the jurisdictional areas, will be permanently stabilized at the earliest practical date, and
additional steps taken to ensure that the work is conducted in strict compliance with applicable
State and local requirements.
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Individual Permit
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
February 18, 2005
Sewage Disposal
The project will not generate any wastewater.
Violations
The site is not in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any buffer rules.
This is not an after-the-fact permit application.
Closing
By copy of this correspondence and completed application, we are requesting your concurrence
with this permit application. If we can provide additional information or answer questions you
may have, please feel free to contact Chris Daves at 803-561-9024.
Sincerely,
S&NIE, Inc.
Chris Daves
Biologist
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'V('1)
ohn Whitehead, P.G.
Environmental Department Manager
Visa Beckstrom, C.E., C.W.B.
Natural Resources Project Manager
cc: Mr. Andy Shook, Project Manager - Talbert & Bright
Enclosures
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Individual Permit Application ENG Form 4345
w/ Additional Information Sheets
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
(33 CFR 3251
OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
Expires December 31. 2nne
. ?? ......w -uen nor tries correction of information is sestimated to average 10 fours per response, although the majority of appficatiorts should negimlre
5 feint a less. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data noeded, and
completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any otter aspect of this codeetlon of
information, kmcluhiirhg suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Ifeadquarters Service Directorate of Information
Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Ifighway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 222024302; and to the Office of Management and (ludget,
Paperwork Reduction Roject (0710-0003), Washington: DC 20603. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of few,
no person sfhall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information it it does not display a currently valid OMD control
number. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of Lose addresses. Completed applications must be submin ed to the District Engineer heaving
jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
A rthmities: Rivers and harbors Act. Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection , Research and
Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form wit be used in evaluating the application for a
permit. Routine Uses- This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies.
Submission of requested information is volurKary, however. if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit
be issued.
One set of original drawings or good raproducibk copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity roust be attached to this
appGcaton (sea sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer hav
activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned. 'r't3 jurisdktion over the location of the proposed
W_MS I TIIRU 4 TO BE F11I FD 8Y
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1. APPUCATiON NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED
5. APPLICANT'S NAME
Rowan County - c/o Mr. Tim Russell
U. APPLICANTS ADDRESS
•130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
S. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE rm y.ir 4'w'
ep Ind!
S&ME, Inc. - c/o Mr. Chris Doves
s. ^uUS I -J AL)URESS
134 Suber Road
Columbia, SC 29210
3- Residence
a. ReGidence (803 ) 561-91 77 (f ax
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b. Business [phone] b. Business `
803 561-9024
1 1 STATEMENT OF AUTf ORIZATION
I hereby authorize, _ Sit ME, Tot` to act in my behalf as my agent in the of this
furnish, upon request. supplemental Processing application and to
quest, su lemerttal information in support of this permit application. '

APPLICANT'S SIG"TUREC-0 kh
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DATE
7 - 4::t
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
_12. _ PROJECT.NAME OA TITLE rue:arn, va s•
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN rrsrvrn,akr
UT of Grant's Creek
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Rowan NC
• COUNTY STATE
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS r?u?rew r
Northwest of intersection of
Airport Loop Rd. & Airport:.Rd.
in Salisbury, NC
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, "r " Locke Township
35° 38l' 14"N / 80° 31' 10"W -- Tax Parcels 470-042 & 470001000001
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
From I-85, take Exit 72 and go west on Peach Orchard Rd. for 1.1 miles.
Turn right onto U.S. Highway 29 and proceed 0.6 miles. Turn left onto
Airport Rd. Site is 'Nil of intersection-cf Airport Loop Rd. & Airport Rd.
R 4 ,Jul 97 EDITION OF FEB 94 FS pi3SOLETE.
(Proponent: CECW-OR}

Please see attached sheets.
19. Proie(;t Atpose ror+ 4w- U ..eu. - -,- "-"near
„CCr. SR' n?rrr.-.fwvrf
Please .>ee attached sheets.
USF BLOCKS 20.22 !F DREDGED ANDIOR ntl MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCIIAIIGCD
20. Reasonlsll foe Discharge
Please see attached sheets.
21. Typels) of Materai Deing Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
Approximately 32,000 cubic yards.of till material (mostly clay loam soils)
will be needed to complete the project.
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled bw
0.59 acres of jurisdictional freshwater wetlands are to be filled.
Industry-standard earth moving and construction equipment: will, be used, ?
23' Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes X No ? IF YES, DESCRI0E T14E COMPLETED WORK
Please see attached sheets.
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoin the Waterbody (It more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental Ecsil.
Please see attached sheets.
25. List of Other Certificatiom or ApprovaWl)er"s Received from other Federal. State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMEIEn DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
USACE JD Approval AI# 200330538 2/18/2003 4/10/2003
NCDENR Sed. & Eros Rowan 2003-015 .6/19/2003 7/3/200
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Cont
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NCDENK
' of Ito?oan 2002-007 10/7/2002 10/17/200"
Would include but is not testricted to -Zoning, buil6ng and flood plain oemils
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this
application is complete accurate. t further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the
duty cwt ruon t lie
applicant.
AJI?a - ' lr , 0.
SIG?N?A?TU?tRE OF A ICAh7T DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The c ti~on r,is be signed b htp soh who desires to undertake the activit
authorized agent if the statenrnt in block 1 ha. been filled out and signedproposed y lapplrcan[) w it n:ay be signed by a duly
13 U.$,C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and wilifutly falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or rlisquisos a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
haudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing w document knowing sante to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent 5talements or entry, shall he fined not more than $ 10.000 or imprisoned not more than five years of both.
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Individual Permit
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
Supplementary Information to ENG Form 4345
18. Nature of Activity
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
February 18, 2005
The proposed project includes the construction of six airplane hangars, 66 parking spaces and an
entrance road on the southeastern portion of the Rowan County Airport. The proposed activities
are to be located immediately adjacent (north, south and east) to an existing, 96,000 square-foot
(so apron that was completed in May 2003 (see Figure 7).
Each airplane hangar is proposed to be 8,000 sf (80 feet x 100 feet) in size. Total proposed
airplane hangar space will be 48,000 sf. Each hangar will be metal-sided and underlined with
concrete slab flooring and is designed to house a corporate plane. The estimated cost to
complete the project is $500,000.
The 66 parking spaces will be located immediately adjacent to the hangars (Figure 7). An
entrance road will be necessary to provide access to the parking areas and hangars. The two-lane
entrance road will enter the site from the east off Airport Loop Road. The road will be 24 feet
wide and extend approximately 700 feet to the west. Curb and gutter will not be used for the
entrance road. Both the parking areas and entrance road will be paved with asphalt. The total
surface area of the parking spaces and entrance road will be approximately 30,300 sf. The
parking spaces for the last proposed hangar on the south side of the existing apron will be
accessed from Airport Road. The parking spaces will be located between the new hangar and
Airport Road.
Placement of fill in 0.59 acre of jurisdictional wetlands will be necessary to complete the project.
Fill material must be placed to establish a final base elevation for the six hangars and a sub-grade
surface to construct parking areas and the access road. Fill material will also be used to establish
side slopes, which will provide proper stability and adequate drainage.
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Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
February 18, 2005
All proposed activities will be constructed on fill material. Approximately 32,000 cubic yards of
fill material is needed to complete the project. Portions of two hangars, three parking areas and
the entrance road will be located on fill specifically placed in jurisdictional wetlands.
19. Project Purpose
The purpose of the project is to increase the available storage and maintenance capacities for
local commercial and private aircraft at the Rowan County Airport. Currently, the Rowan
County Airport contains six airplane hangars that can house larger, corporate planes as well as
several T-hangars which can support only smaller, propeller planes (See Figure 5 for layout of
existing airport). At this time, these hangar spaces for corporate planes are filled to capacity
leaving no available space for prospective businesses that may utilize a corporate plane. By
constructing the six proposed hangars, the Rowan County Airport is seeking to satisfy the
increased demand for storage and maintenance space. It is imperative that Rowan County
Airport obtain this added capacity to remain viable in today's marketplace.
Of the six existing hangars at the airport that can store a corporate plane, three of these hangars
are located near the airport terminal. The remaining three hangars are located to the south of the
terminal and other hangars. The three hangar set is located just south of an existing apron. The
apron, completed in May 2003, was designed to accommodate for up to six additional hangars
situated along its perimeter. The proposed project will maximize the remaining space around the
existing apron. Further, the proposed hangar locations are designed to interface with the existing
fuel faun, located approximately 800 feet north of the existing apron. The proposed hangars are
designed to interface with the existing taxiway located parallel and east of the airport runway
(Figure 7).
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Individual Permit
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
February 18, 2005
Within the last several years, the Rowan County Airport has received numerous requests for
additional hangar spaces capable of handling corporate planes. According to Rowan County, the
current owner of the airport, a lengthy waiting list of potential hangar users has been established.
Rowan County has expressed that several NASCAR operations have been in contact regarding
available hangar space. Based on its close proximity (approximately 22 miles) to the Lowes
Motor Speedway in nearby Concord, the Rowan County Airport is an attractive location for
NASCAR-related activities. Numerous NASCAR and other auto racing-related entities have
selected the region (Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Rowan Counties) to base their business
operations. Many of these business operations require the use of corporate planes.
Other operations such as financial/insurance institutions and commercial entities have expressed
high interest in locating to the Rowan County Airport. Based on privacy and confidentiality
issues, the actual names of these businesses seeking to locate at the airport must remain private at
this time.
The 66 parking spaces are needed to provide adequate parking for the users of the hangars. In
addition, the specific number of spaces (66) is needed to comply with a local parking ordinance
requiring one parking space per every 750 sf of building space. Each hangar is proposed to be
8,000 sf; therefore, 11 parking spaces per hangar (8,000 _ 750 = 10.7 or 11) are needed to
comply with this local parking ordinance.
The entrance road is necessary to provide access to the parking areas and hangars. Based on the
location of the existing apron, the entrance road must be located north of the proposed hangars
and parking areas.
Due to the high demand for the hangar spaces, work on the proposed project will start
immediately upon the issuance of the 404 and 401 permits. According to the project engineers
(Talbert & Bright), the project will require approximately six to eight months to complete.
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Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
February 18, 2005
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
Fill material must be placed within the wetland area to establish a final base elevation for the six
hangars and a sub-grade surface to construct parking areas and access road. Fill material will
also be used to establish side slopes, which will provide proper stability and adequate drainage.
Approximately 32,000 cubic yards of clean, fill material (mostly clay loath soils) will be needed
to complete the proposed project.
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes.
Work on the existing apron was completed in May 2003. NCDENR Sediment and Erosion
Control permits were sought for these activities and copies of these permits area included within
the permit application. The latest hangar was completed in January 2004. During construction
of the apron, fill material was placed in approximately 1,762 sf (0.04 acre) of jurisdictional
wetlands. The location of this impact is at the eastern end of the existing apron (See Figure 7).
Due to the small nature of the impact (less than 0.10 acre), regulatory permits were not sought
for this activity. However, the impacted wetlands will be considered cumulative for this current
project and will be mitigated accordingly. No additional work has been conducted in the on-site
jurisdictional wetland since the completion of the apron.
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners
East: D&M, LLC
8350 Old Concord Road
Salisbury, NC 29146
South: Y&R Realty, LLC
c/o Rudnitsky & Hackman, LLP
9 Courtyard Offices, Suite 130
RTS 11-15
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
South: Paul D. Weisler
175 Jibsail Road
Salisbury, NC 28145
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**11" x 17" and 8.5" x 11" Figures have been submitted for Figures 4-7**
Figure 1- Vicinity Map
Figure 2 - Topographic Map
Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph w/photograph locations
Figure 4 - Wetland Survey
Figure 5 - Site Plan - Other Airport Properties Alternative
Figure 6 - Site Plan -100-foot x 100-foot Hangars
Alternative
Figure 7 - Site Plan - Preferred Alternative - 80-foot x 100-
foot Hangars
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SWE Project No.: 1614-04-578
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
Photo #1: Existing taxiway, apron & hangars facing east.
New hangars, road & slopes to be built just north and east.
of apron.
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SWE Project No.: 1614-04-578
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
Datasheets for On-site Jurisdictional
Stream and Wetland
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DELINEATION
(1987 COE WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL)
Project/Site: Rowan County Airport Hangar Project - ± 10 Acres Date: 2/2105
Applicant/Owner: Rowan County County: Rowan
Investigator: Chris Daves - SBME, Inc. 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: A Plot ID: A
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) YES NO Lat: 35° 38'14- Lon: 80^31 10"
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. SO&nigra Shrub OBL 9.
2. Ahms serrulata Shrub FACW + 10.
3. Juncus effuses Herb FACW + 11.
4. C}nerus strigosus Herb FACW 12.
5 Scirpus sp. Her[) OBL 13.
6. Tjpha latifolia Herh 0I3L 14.
7. Rubus spp. Herb ---- 15.
8 16.
Percent of Dominant Species t hat are OB L, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-): 100%(10 0%)
Remarks: Emergent wetland. Vegetation criteria met.
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
? Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs
? Other
® No Recorded Data Available
FIELD OBSERVATIONS
Depth of Surface Water (in.) 1-3 inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit (in.) -----
Depth to Saturated Soil (in.) -----
Remarks:
Saturated soil throughout. Wetland approximately 0.5-
0.75 acres in size. Connected hydrologically to a
perennial stream to the north.
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
® Inundated
® Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Pattern in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
® Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
® Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
® FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
NCDWQ Stream Classification Form (Draft Form)
Project Name: Rowan Count Airport Hangar Project River Basin: Lower Yadkin County: I Rowan
Evaluator: Chris Daves - S&AIE Inc. DW Project No:
Nearest Named Stream: Grant's Creek Date: 212/2005
USGS QUAD: Rowan Mills NC Lat: 35° 38' 14" Lon: 180-31' 10"
Total Points: 28
(Stream is at least
intermittent if >19) Directions: NW of intersection of Airport Loop Rd. & Airport Rd.
C Rowan Co. Airport in Salisbury
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 12.5 Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Continuous Bed & Bank 0 1 2 3
2) Sinuosity 0` 1 2 3
3) In channel structure: riffle pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4) Soil texture 0 1 2 3
5) Active (Or Relic) Floodplain 0 I 2 3
6) Bankfull bench 0 1 2 3
7) Braided channel 0 1 2 3
8) Recent alluvial deposits 01 1 2 3
9) Natural levees 0 1 2 3
10) Headcuts 0 0 2 3
11) Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5
12) Natural valley and drainageway 0 0.5 1 1.5
13)2 nOrder or greater channel (as Indicated on existing
USGS/ NRCS map or other documented evidence. -
No = 0 Yes = 3
Written documentation in Notes
is required for scoring 3 points
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 10.0 Absent Weak Moderate Strong
14) Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2 3
15) Leaflitter 1.5 1 0.5 0
16) Sediment on plants 0 0.5 1 1.5
17) Organic debris lines or piles (Nwack lines) 0 0.5 1 1.5
18) Water in channel and >48 lirs since rain 0 0.5 1 1.5
19 ) Water in channel - d or-growing season 0 0.5 1 1.5,
20) fldric soils No = 0 Yes =- 1.5
C. Biology Subtotal = 5.5 Absent Weak Moderate Strong
21) Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 1 0
22) Rooted plants in channel - 3 2 1 0
23) Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
24) Bivalves 0 . 1 2 3
25) Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
26) Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
27) Macrobenthos 0 T0.5 1 1.5
28) Filamentous algae (note diversity & abundance) 0 ^ 0.5 1 1.5
29) Iron oxidizing bacteria/fun us 0 ` 0.5 1 1.5
30) Plants in streambed FAC=0.5- FACW=0.75 OBL=1.5 SAV=2.0
Notes: Sketch:
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13) Stream evident on NRCS map only S yea
23) Several crayfish observed Co. ?-/
24-25) Water level too low to support fish or bivalves p pa-L
Agency Correspondence
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
N.C. Natural Heritage Program
State Historic Preservation Office
Ecosystem Enhancement Program Letter

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
January 28, 2005
Mr. Chris Daves
Mr. John Whitehead
S&ME, Inc.
134 Suber Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29210
Dear Mr. Daves and Mr. Whitehead:
FILE
COPY
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Subject: Proposed Rowan County Airport Expansion, Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
In your letter of December 22, 2004, you requested our comments about the subject project. We
have reviewed the information you presented and are providing the following comments in
accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
According to your letter the subject property (about 10 acres) is to be partially developed in
association with the expansion of the airport. The site is undeveloped and consists mainly of
small shrubs and herbaceous vegetation and a wooded area that is located adjacent to a
jurisdictional stream (287 feet). A wetland (0.668 acre) occurs on the site and drains into a
culvert that extends under Airport Loop Road. No description is given about potential impacts.
Endangered Species. You do not present evidence of any surveys of the project area for
federally listed species known from Rowan County. Unless an area has been specifically
surveyed for listed species or no appropriate habitat exists, a survey should be conducted to
ensure that these resources are not inadvertently lost. Enclosed is a list of federally endangered
and threatened species and federal species of concern for Rowan County. In accordance with the
Act it is the responsibility of the appropriate federal agency or its designated representative to
review its activities or programs and to identify any such activities or programs that may affect
endangered or threatened species or their habitats. If it is determined that the proposed activity
may adversely affect any species federally listed as endangered or threatened, formal
consultation with this office must be initiated. Please note that federal species of concern are not
legally protected under the Act and are not subject to any of its provisions, including section 7,
unless they are formally proposed or listed as endangered or threatened. We are including these
species in our response to give you advance notification and to request your assistance in
protecting them.
Erosion Control and Wetland/Stream Protection. Given the proximity of this project to
aquatic environments (a stream and wetlands), we want to emphasize that stringent measures to
control sediment and erosion should be implemented prior to any ground disturbance and should
be maintained throughout project construction. All wetland/stream crossings should be made
perpendicular to the stream, and spanning structures should be used rather than culverts.
Wetland/stream buffers (a minimum of 100 feet on perennial streams and 50 feet on intermittent
streams) should be maintained throughout the project area. The Clean Water Act 404/401 permit
application should clearly show why impacts are unavoidable and how impacts that are
unavoidable have been minimized. Unavoidable impacts will require mitigation.
The treatment of storm water leaving the project area is also a concern. The expansion of
urban/suburban areas creates more impervious surfaces (such as roofs, roads, and parking lots),
which collect pathogens, metals, sediment, and chemical pollutants and quickly transmit them to
receiving waters. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, this nonpoint-source
pollution is one of the major threats to water quality in the United States and is linked to chronic
and acute illnesses from exposure through drinking water and contact recreation. Impervious
surfaces also lead to the pooling of storm water, increasing potential breeding areas for
mosquitoes, the vectors for many serious diseases.
Best management practices can reduce, but not eliminate, pollutant loadings of common
storm-water pollutants. Designs that collect runoff and allow it to infiltrate the soil have the
highest documented pollutant-removal efficiency, eliminating nearly all lead, zinc, and solids
and more than.50 percent of total phosphorous. Ponds and wetlands, which allow contaminants
to settle out of the water column or be broken down by sunlight and biological activity, can
remove more than 70 percent of bacteria. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
has developed a "Guidance Memorandum to Address and Mitigate Secondary and Cumulative
Impacts to Aquatic and Terrestrial Wildlife Resources and Water Quality" that we support and
encourage you to use. It can be accessed via the Internet as follows:
http://wwtiv.ncivildlife.orglpgO7 wildlifespeciescon/pg7c3_impacts.pdf.
We offer the following recommendations to help address the secondary and cumulative impacts
associated with this project and to help minimize impacts to fish and wildlife resources:
1. The construction of new roadways can produce short-term direct impacts as
well as long-term cumulative effects. Studies have shown a serious decline in
the health of receiving waters when 10 to 15 percent of a watershed is
converted to impervious surfaces. Impervious surfaces should be limited to no
more than 7 percent, curb and gutter should be limited in new developments,
and the direct discharge of storm water into streams should be prevented. We
recommend the use of grassed swales in place of curb and gutter and on-site
storm-water management (i.e., bioretention areas) that will result in no net
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change in the hydrology of the watershed. These designs often cost less to
install and significantly reduce environmental impacts from residential
development.
2. Efforts should be made to avoid the removal of large trees at the edges of
construction corridors. Disturbed areas should be reseeded with seed mixtures
that are beneficial to wildlife. Fescue-based mixtures should be avoided;
fescue is invasive and provides little benefit to wildlife. Native annual small
grains appropriate for the season are preferred and recommended. Where
feasible, use woody debris and logs from corridor clearing to establish brush
piles and downed logs at the edges (just in the woods) of the cleared area to
improve habitat for wildlife. Allowing the area to develop into a brush/scrub
habitat would maximize benefits to wildlife. Maintenance should be
minimized, and mowing should be prohibited between April 1 and October 1 in
order to reduce impacts to nesting wildlife. We suggest a maintenance
schedule that incorporates a portion of the area (e.g., one-third) each year
instead of the entire project every 2 or 3 years. Additionally, herbicides should
not be used in or near wetlands or streams.
At this stage of project development and without more specifics about construction locations or
techniques, it is difficult for us to assess potential environmental impacts (direct, indirect, and
cumulative). We therefore recommend that any environmental document prepared for this
project include the following (if applicable):
1. A complete analysis and comparison of the available alternatives (the build
and no-build alternatives).
2. A description of the fishery and wildlife resources within existing and
required additional rights-of-way and any areas, such as borrow areas, that
may be affected directly or indirectly by the proposed project.
3. The acreage and a description of the wetlands that will be filled as a result of
the proposed project. Wetlands affected by the proposed project should be
mapped in accordance with the Federal Manual for Identifying and
Delineating Jurisdictional Metlands.
4. The extent (linear feet as well as discharge) of any water courses that will be
impacted as a result of the proposed project. A description of any streams
should include the classification (Rosgen 1995, 1996) and a description of the
biotic resources.
5. The acreage of upland habitat, by cover type, that will be eliminated because
of the proposed project.
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G. A description of all expected secondary and cumulative environmental
impacts associated with this proposed work.
7. A discussion about the extent to which the project will result in the loss,
degradation, or fragmentation of wildlife habitat from direct construction
impacts and from secondary development impacts.
8. Mitigation measures that will be employed to avoid, eliminate, reduce, or
compensate for habitat value losses (wetland, riverine, and upland) associated
with any phase of the proposed project.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments. If we can be of any assistance or if
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Allen Ratzlaff of our staff at
828/258-3939, Ext. 229. hi any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference
our Log Number 4-2-05-075.
Sincerely,
PBrian P. Cole
Field Supervisor
Enclosure
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ENDANGERED, THREATENED, AND CANDIDATE SPECIES AND FEDERAL
SPECIES OF CONCERN, ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
This list was adapted from the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program's County Species List. It is a
listing, for Rowan County, of North Carolina's federally listed and proposed endangered, threatened, and
candidate species and Federal species of concern (for a complete list of rare species in the state, please
contact the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program). The information in this list is compiled from a
variety of sources, including field surveys, museums and herbaria, literature, and personal
communications. The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program's database is dynamic, with new records
being added and old records being revised as new information is received. Please note that this list
cannot be considered a definitive record of listed species and Federal species of concern, and it should
not be considered a substitute for field surveys.
Critical habitat: Critical habitat is noted, with a description, for the counties where it is designated or
proposed.
Aquatic species: Fishes and aquatic invertebrates are noted for counties where they are known to occur.
However, projects may have effects on downstream aquatic systems in adjacent
counties.
COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME STATUS
ROWAN COUNTY
Vertebrates
Carolina darter
Bald eagle
Robust redhorse
Vascular Plants
Georgia aster
Schweinitz's sunflower
Virginia quillwort
Heller's trefoil
KEY:
Etheostoma collis collis
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Moxostoma robustum
Aster georgianus
Helianthus schweinitzii
Isoetes virginica
Lotus helleri
FSC
Threatened
(proposed for delisting)
FSC
C1
Endangered
FSC
FSC
Status Definition
Endangered A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."
Threatened A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a
significant portion of its range."
C1 A taxon under consideration for official listing for which there is sufficient information to
support listing.
FSC A Federal species of concern--a species that may or may not be listed in the future (formerly
C2 candidate species or species under consideration for listing for which there is insufficient
information to support listing).
November 12, 2003 Page I of 1
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
January 4, 2005
Mr. Chris Daves
S&ME, Inc.
134 Suber Road
Columbia, SC 29210
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary

Subject: Proposed Rowan County Airport Extension; Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
S&ME Job No. 1614-04-578
Dear Mr. Daves:
The Natural Heritage Program has no record of rare species, significant natural communities, or
priority natural areas at the site nor within a mile of the project area. Although our maps do not
show records of such natural heritage elements in the project area, it does not necessarily mean
that they are not present. It may simply mean that the area has not been surveyed. The use of
Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys, particularly if
the project area contains suitable habitat for rare species, significant natural communities, or
priority natural areas.
You may wish to check the Natural Heritage Program database website at
<<vww.ncsparks.net/nhp/search.html> for a listing of rare plants and animals and significant
natural communities in the county and on the topographic quad map. Please do not hesitate to
contact me at 919-715-8697 if you have questions or need further information.
Sincerely,
f Z'd"'-4
Harry E. LeGrand, Jr., Zoologist
Natural Heritage Program
HEL/liel
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 l?OnIe?llCarOllna
Phone: [phone] - FAX: [phone] - Internet vrww.enr.state.nc.us
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Peter B. Smdtxck, Administrator
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary
Jeffrey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary
February 3, 2005
Chris Daves, Biologist
S&NIE, Inc.
134 Suber Road
Columbia, SC 29210
FEB 0 7 2004
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Office of Archives and I listory
Division of historical Resources
David Brook, Director
SUBJECT: Proposed Rowan County Airport Expansion, Salisbury, S&NIE Job No. 1614-04-578,
Rowan County, ER 04-3318
Dear Mr. Daves:
Thank your for your letter of December 22, 2004, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the proposed undertaking and are aware of no historic resources which would
be affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on die undertaking as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
feter B. Sandbeck
cc: Rick Barkes, NCDOT
Location Mailing Address Telephone/Fax
ADMINISTRATION 507 N. Blount Street, Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/733-8653
RESTORATION 515 N. Blount Street, Ralcigh NC 4617 Mal Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/715-4801
SURVEY 6c PLANNING 515 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 4617 Mail Scnice Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/715-4801
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February 17, 2005
Chris Daves
S&ME
134 Suber Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Project: Rowan County Airport Hanger Project
County: Rowan
FILE
COPY
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NC EEP) is
willing to accept payment for riparian wetlands impacts associated with the above referenced project. Please note
that the decision by the NC EEP to accept the mitigation requirements of this project does not assure that this
payment will be approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N.C. Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/401 Unit. It is the-responsibility of the applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to
the NC EEP for impacts associated with this project is appropriate.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter. If we have not received a copy of the issued
404 Permit/401 Certification within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's
responsibility to send copies of the 404/401 to NC EEP. Once NC EEP receives a copy of the 404 Permit and/or
the 401 Certification an invoice will be issued.
Based on the information supplied by you on the in lieu fee request form dated February 15, 2005, the wetlands
restoration that is necessary to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirements for this project is sununarized in
the following table. The maximum amount of mitigation that the NC EEP will accept for this project is also
indicated in this table.
Stream
(linear feet) Riparian Wetlands
(acres) Riparian Buffer
(ft2)
Impacts 0.59
-Mitigation Maximum 1.18
The riparian wetlands mitigation will be provided as specified in the 401 Water Quality Certification and/or
Section 404 Permit for impacts associated with the referenced project in Cataloging Unit 03040103 of the Yadkin
River Basin. The mitigation will be performed in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement between the
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N. C.
Department of Transportation signed July 22, 2003.
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Chris Daves, S&ME
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
February 17, 2005
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Carol Shaw at [phone].
Sincerely,
William D. Gilmore, PE
Director
cc: Cyndi Karoly, Wetlands/401 Unit
Steve Chapin, USACOE-Asheville
Allen Johnson, DWQ Regional Office-Morrisville
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Notice of Jurisdictional Determination from
USACE (Action ID 200330538)
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID: 200330538 County: Rowan
Waters of the U.S. Survey/DelineationVerification
Property owner/Authorized Agent: Rowan County, c/o Talbert & Bright
Address: 4494 Parkway Plaza, Suite 350
Charlotte, NC 28217
Telephone Number:
Size and Location of Property (waterbody, Highway name/number, town, etc.):
Rowan County Airport located on an approx. 350 acre tract on the NW side of U.S. 29;
near Rowan Mills
Indicate Which of the following apply:
X There are waters of the U.S. on the above described property which have been accurately
flagged/delineated. We recommend that the delineated lines be surveyed. The surveyed
lines must be verified by our staff before the Corps will make a final jurisdictional
determination on your property.
The submitted survey plat dated for the above referenced property
accurately reflects the limits of waters of the U.S. on the property. Unless there is a
change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for
a period not to exceed 5 years from the date of this notice.
Placement of dredged or fill material in waters of the U.S. on this property without a Department
of the Army permit is in most cases a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC
1311). A permit is not required for work on the property restricted entirely to existing high
ground. If you have any questions regarding the Corps of Engineers regulatory program, please
contact:
Steve Chapin at [phone] x5
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Project Manager Signature ??- Date April 10, 2003
NCDENR Sediment & Erosion Control
Certifications
Correspondence for previous apron construction (2003)
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor

William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
October 17, 2002
Mr. Ken E. Peal
County of Rowan
130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
RE: LETTER OF APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS
Project Name: Corporate Hangar Taxiway Expansion
.Project ID: ROWAN-2002-007
Location: Airport Road - Rowan County
Submitted By: Carolina Siteworks, Inc.
Date Received: October 7, 2002
'New Submittal Revision -X_
River Basin: Yadkin
Dear Mr. Deal:
This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We find the
plan to be acceptable with modifications and hereby issue this Letter of Approval with
Modifications. The Certificate of Approval must be posted at the job site. The Modifications
Required for Approval are listed on the attached page. This plan approval shall expire three (3)
years following the date of approval, if no land-disturbing activity has been undertaken, as is
required by Title-15A NCAC 4B .0029.
Title 15 X!CAC 4B .0018(a) requires that a copy of the approved erosion control plan be
on file at the job site. Also, this letter gives the notice required by G.S. 113A-61.1(a) of our right
of periodic inspection to insure compliance with the approved plan.
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Act is performance-oriented, requiring
protection of existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the
commencement of this project, the erosion and sedimentation control plan is inadequate to meet
the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General
Statute 113A-51 th-ru 66), this office may require revisions to the plan and implementation of the
revisions to insure compliance with the Act.
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: mAv.enr.state.nc.us/ENR
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dinar elor
and state water quality laws, regulations, and rules. In addi Ppn, local city or county other
rules may also apply to this land-disturbing activity. This approval does not supersede any
permit or approval.
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Please note that this approval is based in part on-the accuracy of the information provide
in the Financial Responsibility )~orm which you have provided. You are rm. In requested d file an
amended form if there is any change in the information instarting d d on the date fo?this proiedttion, it
would be helpful if you notify this office of the propose
Your, cooperation is appreciated.
c; Carolina Siteworks, Inc.
Inspections Dept.
Sincerely,
Zahid S. Khan
Asst: Regional Engineer
The plan approval is for new construction entrance installed on the project.
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FEB-16-2005 14:01 TALBERT BRIGHT P.02
June 11, 2003
Mr. Zahid Khan
NCDENR - Land Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115-2355
RE: Submittal for Permit
Corporate Hangar Taxiway
Expansion - Phase II
Rowan County Airport
Salisbury, North Carolina
TBI Project No.: 3708-0202
Dear Mr. Khan:
Enclosed please find an original submittal package for the Corporate Hangar Taxiway
Expansion - Phase II project at the Rowan County Airport in Salisbury, North Carolina.
The package includes two sets of plans and calculations, a Financial/Responsibility
Ownership form, and a check in the amount of $xxx.xx.
There are wetlands on the site, however we are disturbing less than a tenth of an acre.
Also, the original expansion project that was previously permitted through your office is
still under construction, due to the inclement weather. As always, please feel free to
contact me if.you should have any questions in regards to this submittal or this project.
Since ly,
. An rew S ook,
Enclosure
cc: Ken Deal, Rowan County
ENGINEERING & PLANNING CONSULTANTS
4944 PARKWAY hlAzA 11OUI,I:VARD SUITE 350 CI IARLOYrL. NORTH CAROLINA 28217 704 42u.0070 FAX 704,420.6080
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
July 3, 2003
Mr. Ken E. Deal, Director of Administration
County of Rowan
130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
RE: LETTER OF APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS
Project Name: Corporate Hangar Taxiway Expansion-Phase H
Project ID: ROWAN-2003-015
Location: Airport Road - Rowan County
Submitted By: County of Rowan
Date Received: June 19, 2003
New Submittal X Revision
River Basin: Yadkin
Dear Mr. Deal:
This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We find the
plan to be acceptable with modifications and hereby issue this Letter of Approval with
Modifications. The Certificate of Approval must be posted at the job site. The Modifications
Required for Approval are listed on the attached page. This plan approval shall expire three (3)
years following the date of approval, if no land-disturbing activity has been undertaken, as is
required by Title 15A NCAC 4B .0029.
Title 15 NCAC 4B .0018(a) requires that a copy of the approved erosion control plan be on
file at the job site. Also, this letter gives the notice required by G. S. 113A-61.1(a) of our right of
periodic inspection to insure compliance with the approved plan.
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Act is performance-oriented, requiring
protection of existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the commencement
of this project, the erosion and sedimentation control plan is inadequate to meet the requirements
of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General Statute 113A-51 thru
66), this office may require revisions to the plan and implementation of the revisions to insure
compliance with the Act.
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Protected Species Assessment
w/Additional Information to USFWS
*r- S&ME
February 10, 2005
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Attention: Mr. Allen Ratzlaff, Biologist
Reference: Submittal of Protected Species Assessment
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
Rowan County, North Carolina
USFWS Log Number 4-2-05-075
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
Dear Mr. Ratzlaff:
On belialf of Rowan County, S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is submitting a Protected Species
Assessment for your review. The Protected Species Assessment was conducted in
preparation of an Individual Permit for the Rowan County Airport Hangar Project.
The project site is an approximate 10-acre portion of the Rowan Airport (Rowan County
Tax Parcel Nos. 470-042 and 470-001-000-001). The site is located northwest of the
intersection of Airport Loop Road and Airport Road in Salisbury, Rowan County, North
Carolina (35°38' 14" North, 80°31' 10" West). The location of the subject site is depir ed
on the Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1), Site Topographic Map (Figure 2) and Site Aerial
Map (Figure 3). The subject site is comprised of the existing apron, vacant upland, an
emergent wetland and a perennial stream. Total acreage of wetland within the project
site is 0.67 acre. The perennial stream (287 linear feet) originates on the site and exits the
site via a culvert under Airport Loop Road. The stream is an unnamed tributary to
Grant's Creek within the Lower Yadkin River Basin (I iUC 03040103).
SBME, Inc. )803) 561-9024
134 Suber Road [phone] fax
Columbia, South Carolina 29210 www.smeinc.com
Protected Species Submittal
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
February 10, 2005
Preliminary plans call for partial development of the subject site in association with expansion of
the existing airport. Six airplane hangars, parking areas and a road are proposed. Development
of the subject site will entail placement of fill material within approximately 0.59 acre of
riparian, emergent wetlands. The perennial stream will not be impacted.
In your letter dated January 28, 2005, you expressed several issues that needed to be addressed:
1. impervious Surfaces/Stormrvater - Impervious surfaces will be created (six airplane
hangars, parking areas, road). However, the total area of impervious surfaces will not
exceed 7 percent of the total site area. A stornwater pond/sediment basin will be created
at the base of the new slopes. A grass-lined Swale with check darns will be utilized prior
to any discharge into the nearby stream.
2. Removal of Lam=e Trees/Reseedin - Only a few large trees (40-50 feet tall) are present
within the riparian area northeast of the proposed impact area. Proposed plans do not
involve impacts to this riparian area and its associated trees. All new slopes will be
reseeded with native grasses once completed.
3. Alternative Analysis - An alternative analysis will be completed soon and submitted
with the Individual Permit application.
4. Fishery/Wildlife Resources - Minimal fishery/wildlife resources will be impacted by
the proposed project. The onsite stream will not be impacted and is not sustainable to
fish or mussel species. Please refer to the attached Protected Species Assessment for
further description of the site conditions.
5. Wetlands - Jurisdictional wetlands have been delineated (USACE Action ID
200330538) on the project site. The site contains 0.67 acre of wetlands. Proposed plans
call for fill material to be placed in 0.59 acre of wetland. The stream and remaining
wetlands will not be impacted. Please refer to the attached Protected Species Assessment
for more detailed description of the wetlands.
6. Streams - The site contains 287 linear feet of perennial stream (Rosgen classification -
G6). The stream will not be impacted by the proposed project.
7. Upland habitat - approximately 2-3 acres will be impacted by the proposed project.
Upland habitat that will be impacted includes open field and the apron slopes.
8. Secondary and Cumulative Impacts - It does not appear any secondary and cumulative
impacts will occur as a result of this project. Infrastructure such as existing roads
(Airport Loop Rd. and Airport Road), the existing apron and water/sewer lines are
already in place surrounding the project area.
9. Wildlife Habitat Loss - Aside from the wetland area, it does not appear that the project
will result in a major loss, degradation, or fragmentation of wildlife habitat. The
proposed impacts will occur mainly to open field or side slopes of the existing apron.
10. Nlitipation - The proposed plan was designed to completely avoid impacts to the onsite
stream. Due to the location of the wetlands near the existing apron, complete avoidance
was not possible. The original plan called for 100 ft. by 100 ft. liangars which would
have created slopes that extended further north into the wetland area and closer to the
perennial stream. The hangar sizes were reduced to 80 ft. by 100 ft. resulting in less
wetland impact. To mitigate for the loss of the 0.59 acre of wetland, Rowan County
wishes to pay an in-lieu fee to the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program.
Thank you for your assistance with the project. Please do not hesitate to contact Clu-is Daves at
803.561.9024 with any questions.
Sincerely,
S&ME, Inc.
1 ,
Clu-is Daves
Biologist
cc: Mr. Andy Shook, Talbert & Bright
Enclosures: Protected Species Assessment
Figure 1 - Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2 - Site Topographic Map
Figure 3 - Site Aerial Map
Site Photographs
Site Plan
S: em,iron/1614-04jobs/1614-04-575/Correspondance:/USF\VS Lctter
S&ME
February 10, 2005
Talbert & Bright
4944 Parkway Plaza Boulevard, Suite 350
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
Attention: Mr. Andy Shook, Project Manager
Reference: Protected Species Assessment
Rowan County Airport Hangar Project
Salisbury, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
Dear Mr. Shook:
S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is pleased to submit this report detailing our Protected Species Assessment
for the above-referenced site located in Salisbury in Rowan County, North Carolina (Figure 1).
This work was performed in accordance with S&ME Proposal No. 1614-3778-04, dated
December 3, 2004. This report and the on-site pedestrian survey have been conducted to assess
the potential for the presence of protected species at the Rowan County Airport in preparation for
proposed additions on the site.
The approximate 10-acre site (35° 38' 14"N/80° 31' 10"W) is located northwest of the
intersection of Airport Road and Airport Loop Road and is owned by Rowan County (Rowan
County Tax Parcel Nos. 470-042 and 470-001000001). The site is identified on a portion of the
Rowan Mills, N.C. USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle map, dated 1987 (Figure 2). The
project area is located on the southeastern portion of the Rowan County Airport. Proposed plans
for the project area include the preparation of suitable building pads and a road bed surrounding
an existing apron so that construction of six airplane hangars, parking areas and a road can occur.
Please refer to the Site Plan included in this submittal for the project details.
SWE, Inc. [phone]
134 Suber Road [phone] fax
Columbia, South Carolina 29210 www.smeinc.com
Protected Species Assessment S&ME Project No. 1614-04-578
Rowan County Airport Ilan ag r Project FebniaU 10, 2005
1.0 SITE/IIABITAT DESCRIPTIONS
The project area is located in central Rowan County within the Piedmont Physiographic Province
of North Carolina. The area of impact consists of undeveloped, open land and 0.59 acre of
jurisdictional wetlands. The properties adjacent to the site consist of woodland, associated
airport buildings and a beverage distribution company. The undeveloped portions of the site
primarily consist of three habitat types: open land, an emergent wetland and a riparian area. A
perennial stream channel originates on the site within the riparian area. Refer to the Site Aerial
Map (Figure 3) for the locations of various habitats and wetland/stream features.
Open Land
A majority of the eastern and northern portions of the site consists of undeveloped, open land
(Photo 1). The southern portion of the site just northwest of the intersection of Airport Loop
Road and Airport Road was previously wooded and was timbered in early/mid 2004. This area
(Photo 7) has been grassed with fescue (Festuca sp.). Slopes of the existing apron (Photo 2) and
the northern portion of the site are also grassed. A stotmwater pond is located near the base of
the apron slope (Photo 8). In the open area just west of Airport Loop Road, the herbaceous layer
covers approximately 90 percent of the ground. Dominant herbaceous species observed included
broomsedge (Andropogon elliottii), foxtail grass (Setaria geniculata), panic grass (Panicum sp.),
blackberry (Rubus sp.), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) and ground lichen (Cladonia
sp.). Portions of the open land appear to be maintained by periodic mowing.
Emergent Wetland
The site consists of 0.67 acre of jurisdictional wetlands (Photo 4) located northeast of the
existing apron. A sparse shrub layer (<8 feet tall) consisting of black willow (Salix nigra) and tag
alder (Alms serrulata) was observed. Dominant herbaceous species include soft rush (Juncus
effusus), umbrella sedge (Cyperus strigosus), bullrush (Scirpus sp.), blackberry and common
cattail (Typha latifolia).
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Riparian Area
A riparian area (Photo 3) is located just north and northeast of the proposed impact area. Mixed
hardwoods are located within the riparian area. The canopy has a closure ranging from
approximately 50 percent at heights ranging from approximately 30 to 50 feet. Dominant canopy
species include tulip-tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), white oak (Quercus alba), red maple (Ater
rubrum) and swectgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). The subcanopy has a closure of
approximately 20 to 30 percent at a height ranging from approximately 10 to 25 feet. Individuals
of the canopy dominants as well as eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) and American elm
(Ulmus anzericana) comprise the subcanopy.
The dense, under-story shrub and woody vine layer within the mixed hardwood community has
coverage of approximately 70 to 80 percent. Dominant shrub and woody vine species include
saplings of the canopy and subcanopy dominants, as well as hawthorn (Crataegus sp.), Japanese
honeysuckle, greenbriar (Smilax rotundifolia), muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) and blackberry.
The herbaceous layer is minimal and covers less than five percent of the ground.
Perennial Stream
A perennial stream (Rosgen classification - G6) originates at a licad cut within the riparian area.
T1ie entire length of the stream (287 linear feet) is deeply incised within the surrounding land
with an average depth of six to eight feet. A hard, clay bed substrate (Photo 6) was observed in
the upper portions of the stream channel. Lower portions of the stream channel consisted of
loamy clays. Also, the lower portions appeared to be affected by siltation (Photo 5). Flowing
water was observed throughout the stream. Various mosses, soft rush and Christmas fern
(Polystichum acrostichoides) were observed near the stream.
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2.0 PROTECTED SPECIES
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database was consulted regarding current
federal and state listed species within Rowan County. Listed species and their respective federal and
state status are identified in Table 1. Explanations of Federal and State rankings are included at the
end of the table. The NCNHP database identified the following federal and state listed species in the
vicinity of the site:
TABLE 1: PROTECTED FLORA & FAUNA SUMMARY
ROWAN COUNTY AIRPORT IIANGAR PROJECT
Species State Status Federal Status Brief Habitat Description
Bald eagle T T Mature forests or cliffs near larger bodies
Haliaeetus leucocephalus of water
Yellow lampmussel Variety of habitats within fast-flowing,
Lampsilis cariosa E FSC medium-sized rivers & medium/large
creeks
Littleleaf Sneezeweed** E --- Bogs, seeps, riverbanks, other wet sites
Helenium brerifolirun
Schweinitz's Sunflower E E Open woods & roadsides
Helianthus schweinitzii
Piedmont Quillwort** T --- Granite flatrocks & diabase glades
Isoetes piedmontana
Single-flowered Sandwort** E --- Granite flatrocks
Afinuartia unit fora
Yellow Fringeless Orcliid** T --- Savannas
Plantanthera integra
Small's Purslane T --- Granite outcrops & diabase glades
Portulaca sniallii
Prairie Goldenrod** E --- Diabase glades of the Piedmont
Solidago ptarmicoides
Georgia aster

Symphyotrichunr georgianrun T C Open woods and roadsides
c - nnuangereu t - t nreatenca U - t_.andidate FSC - Federal Species of Concern
** - Indicates species has historical presence in county, but not observed in at least 20 years
The NCNHP records did not identify the presence of known occurrences of protect species within
the Rowan Mills, North Carolina USGS Quadrangle. Several pedestrian field reviews were
performed for the federal and state listed species in suitable habitats within the site. The dates of
field reviews include February 3, 2003, April 16, 2003, October 5, 2004 and February 8, 2005. Chris
Daves of S&ME performed the field reviews. Descriptions of the species listed above, and the
results of the pedestrian field review are included in the following sections of this report.
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Bald eagle - Federally Listed Threatened State Listed Threatened
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
This large raptor leas characteristic adult plumage consisting of a white head and tail with a dark
brown body. Juvenile eagles are completely dark brown and do not fully develop the majestic
white head and tail until the fifth or sixth year. Fish are the primary food source, but bald eagles
will also take a variety of birds, mammals, and turtles (both live and as carrion) wlicn fish are not
readily available. Adults average about three feet from head to tail, weigh approximately 10 to
12 pounds and have a wingspread that can reach seven feet. Generally, female bald eagles are
somewhat larger than the males. The typical nest is constructed of large sticks and is lined with
soft materials such as pine needles and grasses. The nests are very large, measuring up to six feet
across and weighing hundreds of pounds. Nesting and feeding sites are generally in the vicinity
of large bodies of open water.
The site does not contain suitable habitat for the bald eagle. There are no large open waters on or
near the site. No active or abandoned bald eagle nest sites were observed as a result of the
pedestrian field review. Accordingly, future development of the site is not expected to impact
this species.
Yellow Lamnmussel - State Listed Endangered
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
This freshwater mussel possesses a smooth and shiny shell that is usually yellow with some
brown freckling. Shell rays may or may not be present. When present, rays are usually found on
the posterior slope of the sliell. The nacre is bluish white or white. Female shells are obovate or
subovate and male shells are elongate and elliptical. Shells can reach 13 cm in length. The
alewife or other migratory fish have been suggested as the host fish for the yellow lampmussel
near the coast. The specific freshwater fish host for the yellow lampmussel is unknown. The
yellow lampmussel can be found in many different types of habitats. It appears to favor shifting
sands downstream from large boulders in relatively fast-flowing, medium sized rivers and
medium to large creeks.
The onsite stream does not appear to provide suitable habitat for the yellow lampmussel. The
upper portion of the stream contained a hard, clay substrate unsuitable to the mussel. The bottom
portion of the stream has been impacted by siltation. No fish species were observed in the
stream. No mussel species were observed during the pedestrian surveys. The current project will
not impact the stream. Accordingly, future development of the site is not expected to impact this
species.
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LittleleaFSneezeiveed - State Listed Endangered
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
This perennial lierb contains one or several erect stems without leaf stalks and has elliptic or
oblanceolate basal leaves approximately 3-8 cm long. Disc flowers are usually yellow or slightly
reddish. Flowering occurs from May to August. Nutlets are brown and pubescent. The liabitat
of the littleleaf sneezeweed consists of bogs, seeps, stream banks and other wet sites.
The site contains possible suitable habitat for the littleleaf sneezeweed in the wetland and stream
areas. No individuals of this species were identified during the pedestrian surveys. No known
occurrences of this species have been documented in the immediate area of the airport.
Additionally, this species is listed as a historic record for Rowan County, indicating that it has
not been observed in the county in at least 20 years. Accordingly, future development of the site
is not expected to impact this species.
Sclnveinitz s Sunflower - Federally Listed Endangered State Listed Endangered
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
Schweinitz's sunflower is a perennial lierb in the aster family that generally grows up to 1.5
meters in height. This plant has tuberous roots, with each stem attached to a single tuberous root.
The steins are scabrous and generally reddish in color. The leaves are soft pubescent below and
scabrous on the upper surface. The ray flowers are yellow, while the disk flowers are purplish.
Schweinitz's sunflower generally in September. The habitat of Schweinitz's sunflower is open
woods, roadsides, and power line rights-of-way, often on basic soils with bare spots or a gravel
component. The preferred sites are characterized by abundant sunlight and little competition in
the herbaceous layer.
The site contains possible suitable habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower within the open land on the
eastern portion of the site. No known occurrences of this species have been documented in the
immediate area of the airport. No individuals of this species were identified as a result of the
pedestrian surveys. Accordingly, future development of the site is not expected to impact this
species.
Piedmont Qtulhvort - State Listed Threatened
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
This perennial fern-like lierb has leaves that are narrowly linear and rounded or four-angled.
Leaves are also divided into four hollow longitudinal cliatnbers. This quillwort does not form
true flowers and produce spores via sporangia located in the dilated basal portions of each leaf.
Its habitat includes granite outcrops, diabase glades, and venial pools. Vernal pools usually have
intact rims, shallow soil and contain 1-3 inches of water for several weeks in early spring.
Piedmont quillwort can also be found in seepages at the granite outcrop margins.
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The site does not contain suitable habitat for the piedmont quillwort. Granite outcrops, diabase
glades or vernal pools were not present on the site. No individuals of this species were identified
during the pedestrian surveys. Additionally, this species is listed as a historic record for Rowan
County, indicating that it has not been observed in the county in at least 20 years. Accordingly,
potential future development of the site is not expected to impact this species.
Sinzle-/loirered Sandwort -.State Listed Fndangered
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
The single-flowered sandwort is a small, smooth annual lierb with a basal rosette. Leaves are
narrow, oppositely arranged, and less than a centimeter in length. Flowers are white and bloom
usually from April to May. Its habitat includes granite flatrocks and vernal pools. Venial pools
usually have one or more eroded rims with shallow soils. It can also be found in seepages at the
granite outcrop margins.
The site does not contain suitable habitat for the single-flowered sandwort. Granite flatrocks or
vernal pools were not present on the site. No known occurrences of this species have been
documented in the immediate area of the airport. No individuals of this species were identified
during the pedestrian surveys. Additionally, this species is listed as a historic record for Rowan
County, indicating that it has not been observed in the county in at least 20 years. Accordingly,
potential future development of the site is not expected to impact this species.
Yellow Fringeless Orchid - State Listed Threatened
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
The yellow fringeless orchid is a perennial herb that grows to heights of two feet. Leaves are
lanceolate and approximately 10-19 cm long and 1-3 cm wide. The elongated raceme is very
dense and consists of many flowers. Flowers are light yellow to orange in color with unfringed
lip petals. Flowering occurs from July through September. The habitat of the yellow fringeless
orchid includes of savannas, swamps, pine barrens and flatwoods.
The site contains possible suitable habitat for the yellow fringeless orchid in the wetland area.
No individuals of this species were identified during the pedestrian surveys. No known
occurrences of this species have been documented in the immediate area of the airport.
Additionally, this species is listed as a historic record for Rowan County, indicating that it has
not been observed in the county in at least 20 years. Accordingly, future development of the site
is not expected to impact this species.
Small's Purslane - State Listed Threatened
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
Small's purslane is a small, annual herb that grows to heights of 3-10 cm. Leaves are ljncar or
narrowly spatulate and approximately 8 nun long and 1 min wide. Its petals are pink and bloom
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in June through October. Capsules are usually broadly ellipsoid and seeds are silvery black. The
habitat of Small's purslane consists of granite outcrops and diabase glades (dark gray or black,
fine-textured igneous rock made of feldspar and pyroxene).
The site does not contain suitable liabitat for Small's purslane. Granite outcrops or diabase
glades were not observed on the site. No individuals of this species were identified during the
pedestrian surveys. Accordingly, potential future development of the site is not expected to
impact this species.
Prairie Goldenrod -State Listed Endan erect
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
Tliis peremnial lierb has similar cliaracteri stics of other Solidago and Aster species. Leaves are
alternate, stiff and approximately 7-15 cm long. Leaf shape is usually linear or narrowly
lanceolate. Ray flowers are white or pale yellow with blooming usually occurring in July or
August. Phyllaries possess a prominent midrib. The heads of the flowers are arranged in a flat-
topped inflorescence. Its liabitat includes the diabase glades and open prairies of the Piedmont.
The site does not contain suitable habitat for the prairie goldenrod. Diabase glades or open
prairies were not observed on the site. Currently, only Granville County has known occurrences
of the prairie goldenrod in North Carolina. No individuals of this species were identified during
the pedestrian surveys. Additionally, this species is listed as a historic record for Rowan County,
indicating that it has not been observed in the county in at least 20 years. Accordingly, potential
future development of the site is not expected to impact this species.
Georgia aster - State Listed Threatened
BIOLOGICAL OPINION: NO EFFECT
Georgia aster is a perennial herb in the aster family that generally grows up to 1 meter in height.
The leaves are gradually reduced proceeding upwards along the stem. The ray flowers are purple
while the disk flowers are white, turning darker with age. The flowers are approximately 7 cm in
diameter. The plant generally flowers during the month of October. Typical habitat associated
with Georgia aster includes areas with regular moderate disturbance such as open woods, cedar
barrens, roadsides, and power line rights-of-way. The preferred sites are characterized by
abundant sunlight and little competition in the licrbaccous layer.
Tile site contains possible suitable habitat for Georgia aster within the open land on the eastern
portion of the site. No known occurrences of this species have been documented in the
immediate area of the airport. No individuals of this species were identified as a result of the
pedestrian surveys. Accordingly, future development of the site is not expected to impact this
species
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3.0 METHODOLOGY
S&ME reviewed the NCNHP database for records of protected species known to occur within
Rowan County, N.C. The purpose of the search was to identify current and historic documented
occurrences of protected species located within this county. Additionally, S&ME personnel
reviewed available supporting information including the Rowan Mills, N.C. USGS Topographic
Quadrangle, and applicable soil survey sheets. The purpose of reviewing this supporting
information was to identify drainage features and soil types in the study area. During field
reconnaissance, S&ME personnel integrated the information obtained from this supporting
documentation with field evaluation for the presence of protected species or potential protected
species habitat. Portions of the study area that thatched descriptions of preferred habitat for
protected species listed in Table 1 were considered to be potential liabitat for the respective
protected species. These areas were subsequently field reviewed more intensively to confirm the
presence/absence of the respective species.
4.0 SUNINIARY AND CONCLUSIONS
Based on the literature review, liabitat assessment, and pedestrian field review of the site, it is our
opinion that the site does not provide suitable habitat for most of the listed protected species with
documented populations in Rowan County. Open land on the eastern portion of the site may
provide suitable habitat for the Georgia aster and Schweinitz's sunflower. Wetland and stream
areas on the site may provide suitable liabitat for the littleleaf sneezeweed and the yellow
fringeless orchid. The pedestrian field reviews did not reveal the presence of listed protected
species on the site. It is our opinion that the proposed development of the project area is not
likely to impact listed protected species. No further study of the site is recommended at this
time.
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S&ME appreciates the opportunity to be of service to you by perfonning this threatened and
endangered species assessment for the site. Please contact us at [phone] with any
questions regarding this report or if you require any additional information.
Sincerely,
S&NIE' Inc.
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C iris Daves
Biologist
John Whitehead, P.G.
Environmental Department Manager
ATTACHMENTS
Figure I - Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2 - Site Topographic Map - USGS Rowan Mills, NC Quad
Figure 3 - Site Aerial Map w/ Habitat Locations
Site Photographs
Site Plan
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Photo #1: Open land on eastern portion of site.
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Photo #7: Open land just northwest of intersection of Airport Photo #8: Stormwater pond just north of apron facing east.
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