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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
September 15, 2005
DWQ# 05-0835
Rowan County
Project Manager
Town of Granite Quarry
143 North Salisbury Avenue
Granite Quarry, NC 28072
Subject: Minor modification to 401 Certification
Dear Sir or Madam:
On July 13, 2005, the Division of Water Quality (Division) issued a 401 Certification for wetland impacts
associated with construction at the Granite Lake Park project. Condition #2 of the certification stated that the
concrete and stone stormwater outlet (chute) located at the downstream end of the pond shall be replaced with
riprap.
On September 13, 2005, this office received a request to allow the chute to remain, and instead remove
the upper end of the drainage system near Highway 52 and construct a 40 ft. grass swale and 40 ft. riprap
apron. This office has no problem with the request since no additional wetland or stream impacts are
proposed at the site.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Alan Johnson in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-
663-1699 or Ms. Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh at 919-733-9721.
Sincerely,
cc: Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville
Cyndi Karoly, Wetlands Unit
Land Quality, MRO
Suzanne Knudsen, SM&E
Central Files

D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimd:. P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
August 5, 2005
DWQ# 05-0835
Rowan County
Project Manager
Town of Granite Quarry
143 North Salisbury Avenue
Granite Quarry, NC 28072
Subjoct: Granite Lake Park, Highway 52
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter is being issued to correct the 401 Water Quality Certification issued on July 13, 2005 for the
above noted project. Inadvertently, the 401 stated that you had been approved to fill/impact 0.35 acre of
isolated wetland. It should have stated that approval had been issued for 0.55 acre of isolated wetland. All
other conditions of the 401 remain in full force and effect.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Alan Johnson in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-
663-1699 or Ms. Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh at 919-733-9721.
Sincerely,
cc: Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville
Cyndi Karoly, Wetlands Unit
Land Quality, MRO
Suzanne Knudsen, SM&E
Central Files
D. Rex Gleason
Surface Water Protection
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Subject: Granite Lake Park
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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DWQ Project ##05-0835
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application for a 401 Water Quality Certification for the subject
project on May 13, 2005. Mr. Alan Johnson of this office has visited the site and reviewed the application. The
following information/comments are needed by this office in order to complete our review:
¦ An existing storm drain that collects runoff from Highway 52 discharges directly into a stream that flows
through the site. It is strongly recommended that the concrete chute at the outlet be removed and the
discharge area be reworked to allow for more overland flow. Riprap should be utilized to dissipate the
discharge velocity prior to the runoff entering the stream.
¦ Stormwater runoff from the planned parking area is proposed to be discharged into the existing stormwater
pipe mentioned above. It is strongly recommended that the runoff from the parking area be allowed to
discharge (runoff) into the adjacent grassed area.
¦ The site plan showed a storm system structure at the upstream end of the proposed pond. Clarification is
needed regarding the purpose of this structure.
Please be advised that this project will be placed on hold, pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0507(h), until the above
requested information has been received. In addition, this office is requesting that the Army Corps of Engineers withhold
processing the 404 permit until the requested information is provided. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Alan
Johnson at [phone] or Ms. Cyndi Karoly in Raleigh at [phone].
Sincerely,
cc: Corps of Engineers-Asheville Office
Cyndi Karoly - Wetlands Unit
Suzanne Knudsen - SM&E
Central Files
D. Rex Gleason, P. E:
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
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143 North Salisbury Avenue
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Subject: Granite Lake Park
Dear Sir or Madam:
Alan NV. Klimek. P.E. Director
Division of Watcr Quality
July 11, 2005
Rowan County
DWQ Project #05-0835
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application for a 401 Water Quality Certification for the subject
project on May 13, 2005. Mr. Alan Johnson of this office has visited the site and reviewed the application. The
following information/comments are needed by this office in order to complete our review:
¦ An existing storm drain that collects runoff from Highway 52 discharges directly into a stream that flows
through the site. It is strongly recommended that the concrete chute at the outlet be removed and the
discharge area be reworked to allow for more overland flow. Riprap should be utilized to dissipate the
discharge velocity prior to the runoff entering the stream.
• Stormwater runoff from the planned parking area is proposed to be discharged into the existing storm-water
pipe mentioned above. It is strongly recommended that the runoff from the parking area be allowed to
discharge (runoff) into the adjacent grassed area.
¦ The site plan showed a storm system structure at the upstream end of the proposed pond. Clarification is
needed regarding the purpose of this structure.
Please be advised that this project will be placed on hold, pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0507(h), until the above
requested information has been received. In addition, this office is requesting that the Army Corps of Engineers withhold
processing the 404 permit until the requested information is provided. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Alan
Johnson at [phone] or Ms. Cyndi Karoly in Raleigh at [phone].
Sincerely,
cc: Corps.of Engineers-Asheville Office
Cyndi Karoly - Wetlands Unit
Suzanne Knudsen - SM&E
Central Files
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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
July 13, 2005
DWQ# 05-0835
Rowan County
Project Manager
Town of Granite Quarry
143 North Salisbury Avenue
Granite Quarry, NC 28072
Subject: Granite Lake Park, Highway 52
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Isolated Wetlands Permit with Additional Conditions
Dear Sir or Madam:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to fill 0.35 acre of isolated wetland
in order to construct the lake at Granite Lake Park in Rowan County, as described in your application received
by the Division of Water Quality on May 13, 2005. After reviewing your application, we have determined this
activity is covered by the State General Permit for Impacts to Isolated Wetlands and Isolated Waters
(IWGP100000). Please note that you should get any other federal, state or local permits before proceeding
with your project, including those required by (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-
Discharge, and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us in writing, and you may be required to send us a new application for a
new certification. 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.
In addition to the requirements of the certification, you must also comply with the following conditions
1. Stormwater runoff from the proposed parking area and other pervious areas shall be directed to the lake.
2. The concrete and stone stormwater outlet (chute) located at the downstream end of the pond shall be
replaced with riprap (to reduce discharge velocity) and be constructed to allow the discharge to dissipate over
a larger area.
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 Preconstruction Notification application. All construction activities
shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur.
4. Erosion and sediment control practices must utilize Best Management Practices (BMP) and be in full
compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation, and operation and maintenance of
such BMP in order to protect surface water standards:
a.
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 pit sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or
leased borrow pits associated with the project. One
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b. 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.
c. The reclamation measures and implementation of these measures must be in accordance with the
requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
5. 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 two months of the date the Division of Land
Resources has released the project.
6. Upon completion of the project, the applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of
Completion" form to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality. Please send photographs
upstream and downstream of each culvert site to document correct installation along with the Certificate of
Completion form.
7. Continuing Compliance. The applicant (the town of Granite Quarry) shall conduct its activities in a manner
consistent with state water quality standards (including any requirements for compliance with section 303(d)
of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of state and federal law. If DWQ 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,
DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification to include conditions appropriate to assure compliance with
.such standards and requirements in accordance with 15 A NCAC 2H.0507(d). Before codifying the
certification, DWQ shall notify the applicant and the US Army Corps of Engineers, provide public notice in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0503, and provide opportunity for public hearing in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H.0504. Any new or revised conditions shall be provided to the applicant 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.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You
must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition that
conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless
you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
If you have any questions, please telephone Mr. Alan Johnson in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-
1699 or Ms. Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh 919-733-9721.
Sincerely,

Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Attachments
cc: Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville
Cyndi Karoly, Wetlands Unit
Land Quality, MRO
Suzanne Knudsen
Central Files
JUL 1 9 2005
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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
July 12, 2005
DWQ# 05-0835
Rowan County
Project Manager
Town of Granite Quarry
143 North Salisbury Avenue
Granite Quarry, NC 28072
Subject: Granite Lake Park, Highway 52
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Isolated Wetlands Permit with Additional Conditions
Dear Sir or Madam:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to fill 0.35 acre of isolated wetland
in order to construct the lake at Granite Lake Park in Rowan County, as described in your application received
by the Division of Water Quality on May 13, 2005. After reviewing your application, we have determined this
activity is covered by the State General Permit for Impacts to Isolated Wetlands and Isolated Waters
(IWGP100000). Please note that you should get any other federal, state or local permits before proceeding
with your project, including those required by (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-
Discharge, and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us in writing, and you may be required to send us a new application for a
new certification. 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.
In addition to the requirements of the certification, you must also comply with the following conditions
1. Stormwater runoff from the proposed parking area and other pervious areas shall be directed to the lake.
2. The concrete and stone stormwater outlet (chute) located at the downstream end of the pond shall be
replaced with riprap (to reduce discharge velocity) and be redirected to allow the discharge to dissipate over
a larger area.
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 Preconstruction Notification application. All construction activities
shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur.
4. Erosion and sediment control practices must utilize Best Management Practices (BMP) and be in full
compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation, and operation and maintenance of
such BMP in order to protect surface water standards:
a.
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 pit sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or
leased borrow pits associated with the project. One
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b. 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.
c. The reclamation measures and implementation of these measures must be in accordance with the
requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
5. 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 two months of the date the Division of Land
Resources has released the project.
6. Upon completion of the project, the applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of
Completion" form to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality. Please send photographs
upstream and downstream of each culvert site to document correct installation along with the Certificate of
Completion form.
7. Continuing Compliance. The applicant (the town of Granite Quarry) shall conduct its activities in a manner
consistent with state water quality standards (including any requirements for compliance with section 303(d)
of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of state and federal law. If DWQ 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,
DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification to include conditions appropriate to assure compliance with
such standards and requirements in accordance with 15 A NCAC 2H.0507(d). Before codifying the
certification, DWQ shall notify the applicant and the US Army Corps of Engineers, provide public notice in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0503, and provide opportunity for public hearing in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H.0504. Any new or revised conditions shall be provided to the applicant 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.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You
must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition that
conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless
you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
If you have any questions, please telephone Mr. Alan Johnson in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-
1699 or Ms. Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh 919-733-9721.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Attachments
cc: Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville
Cyndi Karoly, Wetlands Unit
Land Quality, MRO
Suzanne Knudsen
Central Files
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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
July 8, 2005
Rowan County
DWQ Project #05-0835
Project Manager
Town of Granite Quarry
143 North Salisbury Avenue
Granite Quarry, NC 28072
Subject: Granite Lake Park
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application for a 401 Water Quality Certification for the subject
project on May 13, 2005. Mr. Alan Johnson of this office has visited the site and reviewed the application. The
following information/comments are needed by this office in order to complete our review:
¦ An existing storm drain that collects runoff from Highway 52 discharges directly into a stream that flows
through the site. It is strongly recommended that the concrete chute at the outlet be removed and the
discharge area be reworked to allow for more overland flow. Riprap should be utilized to dissipate the
discharge velocity prior to the runoff entering the stream.
¦ Stormwater runoff from the planned parking area is proposed to be discharged into the existing stormwater
pipe mentioned above. It is strongly recommended that the runoff from the parking area be allowed to
discharge (runoff) into the adjacent grassed area.
¦ The site plan showed a storm system structure (it isn't clear of the purpose) at the upstream end of the
proposed pond. Please provide clarification regarding the purpose of this structure.
Please be advised that this project will be placed on hold until such time as the requested information has been
received pursuant to 15A NCAC 21-1.0507(h). In addition, this office is requesting that the Army Corps of Engineers
withhold processing t11e 404 permit until the requested information is provided. If you have any questions, please contact
Mr. Alan Johnson at [phone] or Ms. Cyndi Karoly in Raleigh at [phone].
Sincerely,
cc: Corps of Engineers-Asheville Office
Cyndi Karoly - Wetlands Unit
Suzanne Knudsen - SM&E
Central Files
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact:
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor:
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Granite Lake Park c/o Town of Granite Quarry County Rowan
Project Number 05 0835 County2
Recvd From APP Region Mooresville
Received Date 5113105 Recvd By Region
Project Type Recreational facility
Certificates Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
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MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y @ N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/fond 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 353709 Longitude (ddmmss) 802649
Comments:
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 11
Triage Check List
Date:
To:
Alan Johnson, Mooresville Regional Office
60-day Processing Time: 5/13/05 to 7/11/05
DWQ#: 05-0835
County: Rowan
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 (Neuse, 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!
5/16/05 Project Name: Granite Lake Park

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7 5/11/05 Permit Application for the proposed Granite Lake Park Project
1 4/29/05 $200.00 Check payable to NC Division of Water Quality
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S&ME Project Number: 1357-05-084 Signed:

This Letter of Transmittal and the documents accompanying this Letter of
Transmittal contain information from S&ME, Inc., which is confidential and
legally privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the individual
or entity named on this Letter of Transmittal. If you are not the intended
recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or
the taking of any action in reliance on these documents is strictly prohibited.

May 11, 2005

North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Mail Service Center 1650
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Attention: Ms. Cyndi Karoly
Reference: State General Permit No. IWGP100000
Proposed Granite Lake Park
Rowan County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 1357-05-084
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S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is pleased to submit this application for impacts to isolated wetlands in
accordance with North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Notification Requirements.
Site Solutions, P.A. is designing this project on behalf our client, the Town of Granite Quarry,
who will be considered the applicant for this pen-nit. Please find enclosed the following:
• A completed Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) and Letter of Authorization to Act as
Agent from the Town of Granite Quarry;
• Appropriate Figures: Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1); USGS Topographic Map (Figure 2);
2002 Aerial Photograph (Figure 3); Approximate Wetlands and Waters of the U.S. Map
(Figure 4); Approximate Wetlands and Waters of the U.S. Impacts Map (Figure 5);
• Site Photographs;
Y U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers (USACOE) wetland determination letter;
• USACOE Routine Wetland and Upland Detenmination forms; and
• Agency scoping letter responses.
S&ME, Inc. [phone]
9751 Southern Pine Blvd. [phone] fax
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273-5560
State General Permit No. IWGP100000
osed Granite Lake Park
Project Background
S&ME Project Number 1357-05-084
Mav 9. 2005
The proposed project is located east of Highway 52 (North Salisbury Avenue) in the Town of
Granite Quarry, in Rowan County, North Carolina (35.6192 °N, 80.4469 °W - Figure 1). The
project area is a 6.7-acre tract (Tax Parcel Identification Number 648072) as depicted on the
appropriate portion of the 1991 Rockwell, NC USGS Topographic Map (Figure 2) and a 2002
Aerial Photograph (Figure 3). The proposed project plans include renovation of the former
Granite Lake Park. The park was in operation as a former public swimming facility from 1926
until its closure in 1999. The land was subsequently purchased by the Town of Granite Quarry.
Upon closure of the facility, the swimming area and associated settling basin were drained. A
wetland remains in the footprint of the former settling basin.
The purpose of the proposed Granite Lake Park renovation is to regenerate recreational and
educational amenities for the community of Granite Quarry. The proposed project entails
impacting approximately 0.55 acre of an isolated wetland located within the footprint of the
former settling basin. Approximately 0.35 acre of the isolated wetland (Wetland A), along with
approximately 0.56 acre of an adjacent upland area, will be converted into an approximate 0.90-
acre fishing pond that includes two wooden overlook/fishing piers with associated seating. To
facilitate educational opportunities and natural wildlife viewing areas, the remaining 0.20 acre of
the isolated wetland and adjacent upland will be impacted for construction of a walking trail
which will extend around the perimeter of the pond and overlook portions of the park that will
remain undisturbed, including 0.22 acre of forested floodplain wetlands (Wetlands B and C) and
1,100 linear feet (If) of an on-site stream (Stream 1). The proposed project also includes
construction of a small parking lot, a playground and an adjacent pavilion with picnic tables.
Existing picnic areas within the northern portion of the site will remain. Future plans include
construction of a Recreational Clubhouse which will house meeting rooms, a warning kitchen
and restrooms. The construction of additional sidewalks will connect the clubhouse to the
parking lot and the remaining portions of the park.
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State General Pernit No. IWGP100000 S&ME Project Number 1357-05-084
Proposed Granite Lake Park May 9, 2005
A Jurisdictional Detennination from Ms. Amanda Jones of the USACOE dated March 3, 2005
(Action ID 200531219) states Wetlands B and C and Stream 1 are considered jurisdictional. An
April 25, 2005 telephone conversation with Ms. Jones confinned Wetland A is isolated.
In accordance with the Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) requirements, we are submitting the
enclosed PCN and accompanying support materials pursuant to the issuance of General Permit
Number IWGP100000.
Current Site Conditions
S&ME wetlands professionals conducted a wetland delineation within the project area on
February 8, 2005. The work was conducted utilizing currently accepted methods for wetland
determination, as set forth in the 1987 US Army Corps Of Engineers (USACOE) Manual for
Identifying and Delineating Wetland Areas, which states that under normal circumstances, an
area must demonstrate the presence of three components to be considered jurisdictional: 1)
hydrophytic vegetation, 2) hydric soils and 3) wetland hydrology. The resultant jurisdictional
boundary was subsequently surveyed and platted by James Hill Surveying. Figure 4 identifies
the approximate location and extent of the isolated wetland (Wetland A) within the project area
on-site, as well as adjacent wetlands (Wetland B and C) that will not be impacted.
Conditions within the project area are depicted by Photographs 1-6. The project area is
developed with the former Granite Lake Park, and consists of a parking area, a former swimming
area and a settling basin (Wetland A).
The souther portion of the site is undeveloped and wooded, and contains two adjacent wetlands
(Wetland B and Q. Wetlands B and C are the only on-site wetlands considered jurisdictional by
the USACOE. This portion of the site is separated from the main project area by an unnamed
tributary to Crane Creek (Stream 1), which extends along the eastern portion of the property
boundary and off-site to the north, and is paralleled by a sewer easement. Stream 1 will not be
impacted by the proposed project.
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Proposed Granite Lake Park May 9, 2005
Habitat within the southern portion of the property consists primarily of forested floodplain.
Canopy vegetation is dominated by northern red oak (Quercus rubra) and American beech
(Fagus grandifolict). The subcanopy consists of red maple (Ater rubrum) and sweet gum
(Liquidambar shvraciflua). Herbaceous vegetation consists of common greenbrier (Smilax
rotundifolia) and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).
Wetland A contains no canopy, and is vegetated with soft rush (Juncus effusus) and various
grasses. Wetlands B and C were largely vegetated with black willow (Salix nigra), red maple,
sweet gum, soft rush, Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), and Japanese honeysuckle. Typical
wetland and upland deterniination forms are included with this application package.
Proposed Jurisdictional Impacts
As previously stated, the proposed project is not anticipated to impact Stream 1. Therefore,
S&ME's scope of work did not include assessment or delineation of the tributary. A May 24,
2004 site visit by Mr. Steve Chapin of the USACOE determined that the stream is jurisdictional
(Action ID 200430828).
Impacts to wetlands are limited to the excavation and flooding of approximately 0.55 acre of
Wetland A (Figure 4). The impacts are necessary for the construction of an approximate 0.90-acre
fishing pond and associated walking trail within the proposed Granite Lake Park. Wetlands B and C
(Figure 4), totaling approximately 0.22 acre, will remain undisturbed, and will offer educational
resources througli exhibits and natural viewing areas along the walking trail.
As discussed previously, the proposed Granite Lake Park does not include impacts to adjacent, non-
isolated wetlands or to streams.
Protected Species and Historic Properties
S&ME provided scoping letters to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP), the
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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Proposed Granite Lake Park Mav 9. 2005
(USFWS) in Asheville, North Carolina. The scoping letters included a description of the
proposed work, figures detailing the location of the project area, and a request for comment
regarding concerns that the respective agencies may have on the project.
The NCNHP responded with a March 9, 2005 letter stating that the agency had no records of rare
species, significant natural communities or priority natural areas within one mile of the project
site (see attached). The NCNHP database identified one federally protected plant species and
one federally protected bird species with a documented population in Rowan County, as
identified in Table 1.
Table 1
Common Name Scientific Name Status
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Threatened
Schweinitz's sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii Endangered
The proposed project entails restoration and enhancement of existing structures and features
within a maintained, grassy area planted with fescue, Bermuda grass and other herbaceous
plants. Since the project area consists of maintained lawn area, the proposed land disturbance is
not anticipated to pose threats to listed species.
The USFWS responded with an April 8, 2005 letter indicating their agency's continents and
recommendations of the proposed project (see attached). Appropriate sediment and erosion
control practices equaling those outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual" will be required as part of the
project specifications governing the proper design to comply with appropriate turbidity water
quality standards. Sediment and erosion control measures placed in waters will be removed and
the original grade restored within two months after the Division of Land Resources has released
the project.
Additionally, the proposed project involves flooding and possibly excavating isolated wetland
and associated upland, without impacting the on-site stream through damming. The proposed
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Proposed Granite Lake Park May 9, 2005
project was designed to avoid impacts to non-isolated wetlands, utilizing them as interpretive
wetland ecosystems.
The SHPO responded with a March 10, 2005 letter stating that the agency was not aware of any
historic resources that the proposed project would affect (see attached).
Avoidance and Minimization
The project as proposed will incorporate existing natural areas and create a recreational
community park. As such, impacts have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent
practicable. S&ME and Site Solutions have worked closely through meetings and
correspondence, modifying the project to avoid impacts to non-isolated wetlands and to the on-
site stream through excavation of upland, relocation of the walking trail, preservation of open
space and utilization of the on-site, non-isolated wetland ecosystems for educational purposes.
Initial plans involved impacts to Wetland B for construction of a larger pond and a longer
walking trail. The proposed plan has been designed to avoid impacts to non-isolated wetlands by
shortening the walking trail and decreasing the pond size. Current placement of the walking trail
was based on avoidance of these wetland impacts, as well as avoidance of mature hardwood
trees. Approximately 0.22 acre of non-isolated, jurisdictional wetlands and approximately 1,100
If of jurisdictional stream on the subject property will be avoided.
S&ME provided Site Solutions and the Town of Granite Quart' with conditions pursuant to the
State General Permit Number IWGP100000. Accordingly, the proposed project has been
designed to comply with the conditions specified therein.
Mitigation
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .1300, the proposed project involves impacting less than one
acre of isolated wetlands and no impacts to on-site streams or non-isolated wetlands. Such
impacts have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable. Appropriate
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Proposed Granite Lake Park May 9, 2005
mitigation for the proposed project includes avoidance and minimization procedures
implemented during the design phase of the proposed project. Avoidance measures include
elimination of unnecessary impacts to non-isolated wetland areas and avoidance of impacts to
streams and adjacent wetlands.
We do not anticipate that the Town of Granite Quarry will be required to provide additional
compensatory mitigation since avoidance and minimization efforts have been undertaken in the
planning process, and impacts to isolated wetlands are less than the one-acre threshold of the
State General Permit Number IWGP100000.
Impervious Surface
Existing impervious surface is 7 percent (associated with a former on-site parking area).
Proposed impervious surface is 15 percent, and includes paving over the existing parking lot to
create an approximate 57-space parking area, and construction of an asphalt walking trail
throughout the park. Also included in the proposed impervious surface is the future construction
of an approximate 1,500 square-foot recreational clubhouse and associated sidewalk.
Accordingly, we do not anticipate that the applicant will be required to provide stormwater
management.
State General Pennit No. IWGP100000 S&ME Project Number 1357-05-084
Proposed Granite Lake Park May 9, 2005
By copy of this correspondence and completed PCN, we are requesting your acceptance with this
permit application. If we can provide additional information or answer questions you may have,
please feel free to give us a call.
Sincerely,
S&AJE, Inc.
Suzanne L. Knudsen
Natural Resources Staff Professional
Lisa J. Beckstrom, C.E., C.W.B.
Natural Resources Department Manager
Senior Review by Dane A. Horna, P.E., V.P.
SLK/LJB/slk
Attachments
cc Ms. Denise Miller, Town Administrator, Town of Granite Quarry
Mr. Richard Callahan, Site Solutions, PA
Mr. Alan Johnson, NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office
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Office Use Only: Fonn Version March 05
USACE Action ID No. D`VQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
? Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ® Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
? 401 Water Quality Certification ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: I`VGP100000
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ? N/A
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ? N/A
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ? N/A
11. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Town of Granite Quarry
Mailing Address: 143 North Salisbury Avenue
Granite Quarry, NC 28072
Attu: Ms. Denise Miller, Town Administrator, CMC
Telephone Number: 704-279-5596 Fax Number: 704-279-6648
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Suzanne L. Knudsen, Natural Resources Staff Professional
Company Affiliation: SSME, Inc.
Mailing Address: 9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
Telephone Number: 704-523-4726 Fax Number: 704-525-3953
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires infornlation to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Proposed Granite Lake Park
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 648 072
4. Location
County: Rowan Nearest Town: Granite Quarry
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): The project area is
located east of Highway 52 (North Salisbury Avenue). From Exit 75 of Interstate 85, go
east 1.5 miles, and turn south along Highway 52 for approximately two miles. Granite
Lake Park is on the left.
Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 35.6192 °N 80.4469 °W
6. Property size (acres): 6.7 acres
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Unnamed tributary to Crane Creels. Crane
Creek Stream Index Number is 12-115 Class C.
8. River Basin: Yadkin
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://ii2o.enr.statc.nc.us/adniin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: The proposed project area is the location of the former
Granite Lake Park. The park was in operation from 1926 to 1999, and includes the
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drained swimming area footprint, a former settling basin (Wetland A), dam structure,
granite picnic tables, park sign, the remains of a sandy beach area, a parking lot and a
nonfunctioning water fountain. Structures associated with the former swimming park.
have been removed and the area has been planted and maintained with a mixture of
fescue, Bermuda grass and a variety of other herbaceous plants. The southern portion
of the project area is a wooded floodplain of the on-site unnamed tributary to Crane
Creel. (Stream 1) and contains two adjacent wetlands (Wetlands B and C). A sewer line
parallels Stream 1. Land use within the vicinity of the project area is largely
residential. Downtown Granite Quarry is less than one-half mile south of the project
area.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The
proposed project involves conversion of the former Granite Lake Park, purchased by
the Town of Granite Quarry in 1999, into a passive recreational facility. The project
involves impacts to approximately 0.55 acre of isolated wetland to create a 0.90-acre
recreational and fishing pond with vegetative earthen embankments, two wooden
fishing/overlook docks with seating, and a walling trail encircling the pond. The
walking trail will include wildlife viewing areas of the undisturbed, southern portion of
the project area, and include Wetland B as an educational, interpretive wetland. The
trail will also connect to the existing Centennial Park nature trail.
The proposed project will include additional picnic tables, grills, an open picnic shelter
and a playground and will accommodate parking through the construction of an
approximate 57-space parking area. Future plans include construction of a 1,500
square-foot recreational clubhouse which will include restrooms, a warming kitchen
and a meeting room. Associated sidewalks will lead from the proposed parking area to
the recreation center.
The existing beach areas will be removed and replaced with a vegetated edge along side
of the pond. The initial phase of the project entails minor excavation and subsequent
flooding within the proposed pond area and paving of the proposed parking lot
followed by restoration of any affected area to its original grade and contour. The
second phase of the project will include construction of the recreation center and
associated paved sidewalks. Industry-standard earth-moving equipment, such as
trackhoes, dozers, trucks, sidebooms, boring machines, etc., will be used.
Wetland B and C (0.22 acre) and Stream 1 (1,100 If), will not be impacted by the
proposed project.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The proposed renovation of this towns
landmark will provide the citizens of Granite Quarry a community park in which to
fish, wall., jog, picnic, view wildlife and learn about their environment through
interpretive wetlands and undisturbed wildlife viewing areas. Plans also include using
the facility for community festivals and offering live music within the pavilion area
adjacent to the pond. The citizens of Granite Quarry have been expressing their
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dissatisfaction over the deteriorating state of the community's park since its closure in
1999.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional detenminations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. Mr. Steve Chapin of the USACOE Asheville Field Office visited the
site in May of 2004 and identified the former settling basin as a wetland (Wetland A) and
the on-site stream (Stream 1) as jurisdictional. A jurisdictional determination was received
in May 2004 for Wetland A and Stream 1 (Action ID 200430828). S&ME Wetlands
Professionals conducted a wetland delineation, within the project area on February 8, 2005
which included delineation of Wetlands A, B and C. In March 2005, the USACOE issued a
second Jurisdictional Determination which included Wetland B and C (Action ID
200531219). An April 25, 2005 telephone conversation with Ms. Amanda Jones with the
USACOE confirmed Wetland A is isolated, since it was originally excavated from upland,
and not the result of a dammed stream. Therefore, Wetland A is not under jurisdiction of
the USACOE, and impacts thereto does not require a Nationwide Permit. No prior permits
have been submitted for the site. Tile town has received grants to complete construction of
the project.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
It is not anticipated that the proposed project will result in future impacts to jurisdictional
wetland and/or waters of the U.S., and will not require USACOE permits or additional
DWQ permits.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
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wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: No impacts to non-isolated
wetlands.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
sennrntely list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of

Site Number
Type of Impact
(e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year
Floodplaiu Nearest
Stream Impact
(acres)
(indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) (es/no (linear feet
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.24 acres
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560. No
impacts to on-site streams.
Stream Impact Perennial or Average Impact Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact Intermittent? Stream Width Length Impact
(indicate on ma) Before Impact (linear feet (acres)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage)
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. No impacts to open `eaters.
Open Water Impact Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number (if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact
(indicate on ma) ocean, etc. acres
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resultiniz from the proiect: N/A
Stream Impact (acres): N/A
Wetland Impact (acres): N/A
Open Water Impact (acres): N/A
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) N/A
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Total Stream Impact (linear feet): N/A
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ® Yes ? No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
Impacts to Isolated Waters are limited to approximately 0.55 acre as determined by the
USACOE.
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ® uplands ? stream ® wetlands
The proposed pond entails impacting approximately 0.56 acre of upland and
approximately 0.35 acre of isolated wetland. The excavation is required to facilitated
fish habitat.
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dart/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): Excavation to a depth of five feet is anticipated prior
to flooding. A spillway structure is proposed with the northern portion of the pond.
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): Community interpretive/recreational/fishing pond,
aesthetics.
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: Within the project area, the vicinity of the
proposed pond is maintained grass with scattered trees. A wooded floodplain is located
to the south. Outside of the project area, the vicinity is primarily residential.
Size of watershed draining to pond: Less than 5 acres Expected pond surface area: 1 acre
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to
provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances,
accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of
alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not
feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was
developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction
to reduce impacts. Initial plans involved impacts to Wetland B for construction of a
larger pond and a longer walking trail. The proposed plan has been designed to avoid
impacts to non-isolated wetlands by shortening the walking trail and decreasing the
pond size. Current placement of the walking trail was based on avoidance of these
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wetland impacts, as well as avoidance of mature hardwood trees. Approximately 0.22
acre of non-isolated, jurisdictional wetlands and approximately 1,100 linear feet of
jurisdictional stream will be avoided.
S&IVIE and Site Solutions have worked closely through meetings and correspondence
and modified the project to avoid impacts to non-isolated wetlands and to the on-site
stream. The proposed project was redesigned to avoid additional impacts through
excavation of adjacent upland, relocation of the walking trail, preservation of open
space and utilization of the on-site, non-isolated wetland ecosystems for educational
purposes.
S&ME provided Site Solutions and the Town of Granite Quarry with conditions
pursuant to the State General Permit Number IWGP100000. Accordingly, the
proposed project has been designed to comply with the conditions specified therein.
Besides excavating the pond area, the proposed project will not result in changes to pre-
construction elevations contours or stream dimension, pattern or profile. Excess
material will be removed to a high ground disposal area.
Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices equaling those outlined in the most
recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and
Design Manual" will be required as part of the project specifications governing the
proper design to comply with appropriate turbidity water quality standards. Sediment
and erosion control measures placed in waters will be removed and the original grade
restored within two months after the Division of Land Resources has released the
project.
Impacts have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable, and
appropriate measures will be taken during construction to ensure that the flow and
circulation patterns of waters of the U.S. remain unaffected to the maximum extent
practicable.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic enviromnent are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
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but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://ii2o.enr.state.nc.us/iicwet]ands/sh7ni,,ide.litml.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
Impacts have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
Appropriate mitigation for the proposed project includes avoidance and minimization
procedures implemented during the design phase of the proposed project. Avoidance
measures include elimination of unnecessary impacts to non-isolated wetland areas and
avoidance of impacts to streams and adjacent wetlands.
We do not anticipate that the Town of Granite Quarry will be required to provide
additional compensatory mitigation since avoidance and minimization efforts have been
undertaken in the planning process, and impacts to isolated wetlands are less than the
one-acre threshold.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://112o.enr.state.nc.us/wrh/index.litm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): Not Required
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): Not Required
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Required
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Required
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Required
Page 8 of 11
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ?
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Enviromnental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for enviromnental documentation.
Yes ? No
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ? N/A
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by D«'Q)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated- with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ? No
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers. N/A
Zone* Impact
(square feet Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
Total
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0244, or.0260. N/A
Page 9 of 11
XI. Stornnvater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the
property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations demonstrating total
proposed impervious level. Existing impervious surface is 7 percent (associated with a former
on-site parking area). Proposed impervious surface is 15 percent, and includes paving
over the existing parking lot to create an approximate 57-space parking area, and
construction of an asphalt walking trail throughout the park. Also included in the
proposed impervious surface is the future construction of an approximate 1,500 square-
foot recreational clubhouse and associated sidewalk. Accordingly, we do not anticipate
that the applicant will be required to provide stormwater management.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Municipal sewer and water are available in the project area.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ? No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/hicwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description: The
surrounding vicinity of the proposed Granite Lake Park project area is developed with
established residential neighborhoods. The size of the park and its proposed amenities are
to serve current residential neighborhoods in the area and not to induce growth.
Therefore, development as a result of the proposed Granite Lake Park is not likely to
increase.
Page 10 of 11
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
N/A

?pplicant/ gent's)Signature Date
(Agent's signature' .d only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
Page 11 of I 1
, From:
FES-10-09 12:25 FP.OP1. S AND ME
02/10/2005 13:42 C59 P.001/001
ID=7045253953
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TO ACT AS AGENT
EENYMON? WAL SEVICES
Date: February 10, 2005
Projoct Information
SAME Project Name: Granite Lake Park
SWVIE Project No. 1357-05-084
Type of Project: Wetland Delineation
Location: The former Granite Lake, an approximate seven-acre tract,
located off of Highway 52 in the Town of Granite Quarry
Business Name:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip Code!
Telephone No,
Contact:
Town of Granite
143 North Salisbury A,
Granite Quarry, NC
Ms. Denise Miller
Agent intomiauvn
Business Name:
Street Address;
City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone No.
Contact:
SWE, Inc.
9751 Southem Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC'28273
(704) 5234725
[As. Suzanne Knudson
Authorization:
dip-1 . an behalf of
(Client Contact Signature)
Town of Granite Quarry, hereby authorize
(Name of Appllmnt)
SAME, Inc. to act as agent for the above-mentioned project.
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Photo 5: Facing downstream of jurisdictional channel at culvert Photo 6: Facing south toward former swimming hole, Granite
under gravel driveway within the northern portion of the property. Lake, determined to be non jurisdictional in May 2004 by the
USACOF,.
Date: 2-8-05 SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Page
Taken by: SLK
Checked by: LJB ENGINEERING - TESTING Granite Lake Park 1
Project No. 1357-05-084 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Granite Quarry, Rowan County, North Carolina
Photo 1: Facing north along North Salisbury Road at the park
entrance toward picnic area.
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portion of the site.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Isolated Wetland
Determination Letter
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. 200531219 County: Rowan U.S.G.S. Quad: Rockwell
NOTIFICATION OF JUPJSDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property Owner/Agent: Town of Granite Quarry / Attn: Denise Miller
Address: 143 North Salisburv Avenue
Granite OuarrV, NC 28072
Telephone No.: 704-279-5596
Size and location of property (waterbody, road name/number, town, etc.) The site is located on the east side of NC
Hwy 52, north of Old Stone House Road, in Granite Ouarrv, Rowan County. North Carolina. Related AID
200430828.
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
Based on preliminary information, there may be waters of the U.S. including wetlands on the above described
property. We strongly suggest you have this property inspected to detennnine the extent of Departrnent of the
Army (DA) jurisdiction. To be considered final, a jurisdictional determination must be verified by the Corps.
X There are waters of the U.S. including wetlands on the above described property subject to the permit
requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the
law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years
from the date of this notification.
We strongly suggest you have the waters of the U.S. including wetlands on your property delineated. Due to
the size of your property and/or our present workload, the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland
delineation in a timely manner. For a more timely delineation, you may wish to obtain a consultant. To be
considered final, any delineation must be verified by the Corps.
X The waters of the U.S. including wetlands on your property have been delineated and the delineation has
been verified by the Corps. We strongly suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this
survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate
depiction of all areas subject to CWA jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the
law or our published regulations, may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years.
The waters of the U.S. including wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on
the plat signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on _ Unless there is a change in the law or
our published regulations, this detemlination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the
date of this notification.
There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described property which are subject
to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in
the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years
from the date of this notification.
The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in
Washington, NC, at [phone] to determine their requirements.
Corps Regulatory Official:
Date March 3, 2005 ?J Expiration Date Alarch 3, 2010
Page 1 of 2
Action Id. 200531219
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US and/or wetlands without a Department of the Army
permit may constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). If you have any
questions regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact Amanda Jones at 828-
271-7980 x. 231.
Basis For Determination: The site contains wetlands as determined by the USACE 1987 Wetland Delineation
Manual and is adjacent to stream channels located on the property. The stream channel on the property is an
unnamed tributary to Cane Creels, which flows into the Yadkin River and ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean
through the Winyah Bay in South Carolina.
Corps Regulatory Official (Initial): \J
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: lJ
• A plat or sketch of the property and the wetland data form must be attached to the file copy of this form.
• A copy of the "Notification Of Administrative Appeal Options And Process And Request For Appeal"
form must be transmitted with the property owner/agent copy of this form.
• If the property contains isolated wetlands/waters, please indicate in "Remarks" section and attach the
"Isolated Determination Information Sheet" to the file copy of this form.
CF: S&ME, Attn: Suzanne Knudsen, 9751 Southern Pine Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273

From:
01/12/2005 09:17 4023 P.002/002
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. 200430828 County: Rowan U.S.G.S. Quad: Granite Quarry
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERARNATION
Property Owner/Agent: Town of Granite Quarry: Attn: Ms. Angela Hulip
Address: P.O. Box 351
Granite Ouarry, NC 28072-0351
Telephone No.:
Size and location of property (waterbody, road name/number, town, etc.) ARnrox. 6.7 acre Granite Lake property located
in Granite Ouarry on the east side of U.S. 52.
Indicate'VAdch of the Followinp. At)ply:
Based on preliminary information, there may be wetlands on the above described propezty. We strongly suggest you have
this property inspected to determine the extent of Department of the Army (DA) jurisdiction. To be considered final, a
jurisdictional determination must be verified by the Corps.
X There are waters of the U.S. including wetlands on the above described property subject to the permit requirements of
Section 404 ofthe Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
- We strongly suggest you have the wetlands on your property delineated. Due to the size of your property and/or our
present workload, the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner. For a more timely
delineation, you may wish, to obtain a consultant To be considered final, any delineation must be verified by the Corps.
_ The wetland on your property have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by the Corps. We strongly '?
suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps:
Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA jurisdiction on your property
which, provided there is zzo change in the law or our published regulations, may be relied upon for a period not to exceed
five years.
The wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat signed by the Corps
Regulatory Official identified below on . Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this
determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above'descri'bed property which are subject to the
permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Washington, NC, at [phone] to detorud ze
their requirements.
Remarks: Waters of the U3S. on the property Include wetlands in an old sQttiing_basin lust upstresm from Granite Lake
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Representative Wetland/Upland Data Forms
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DELINEATION
(1987 COE WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL)
Project/Site: Granite Lake Park Date: 2-8-05
Applicant/Owner: Town of Granite Quarry County: Rowan
Investigator: Suzanne Knudsen/Joey Lawler State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the Site? YES NO Community ID: Wetland B
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES NO Transect ID: Plot ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) YES NO Lat: 36.6188°N Lon: 80.4473°W
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Do minant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Salix nigra T OBL 9.
2. Acer rubrurn T FAC 10.
3. Liquidambar styraciflua S/S FAC+ 11.
4. Juncus effusus H FACW+ 12.
5 Ligustrum sinense H FAC 13.
6. Lonicera japonica V FAC- 14.
7. Rubus sp. V -- 15.
8 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OB L, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-): 516 = 83%
Remarks: Hydrophytic vegetation is dominant.
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
? Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs
? Other
® No Recorded Data Available
II FIELD OBSERVATIONS I
Depth of Surface Water (in.) None
Depth to Free Water in Pit (in.) 1"
Depth to Saturated Soil (in.) 0"
Remarks:
Wetland hydrology is present.
Adjacent to drained pond and upstream
sediment basin.
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)
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Chewacla Drainage Class: Poorly-Drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts Field Observations Confirm Mapped
Type? Yes ® No El
PROFILE DESCRIPTION Community ID: Wetland B
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Concretions,
Structure, etc.
0-4 A 10YR 4/2 10YR 3/6 Prom! nent/Distinct Sandy Clay Loam
4-8 B 10YR 5/2 10YR 5/2 Prom inent/Distinct Clay Loam
8+ C 10YR 5/2 10YR 6/4 Prominent/Distinct Clay

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
? Histosol
? Histic Epipedon
? Sulfidic Odor
? Aquic Moisture Regime
? Reducing Conditions
® Gleyed or Low Chroma Colors ? Concretions
? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in
Sandy Soils
? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Soil is hydric.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? ® YES ? NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? ® YES ? NO Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
® YES ? NO
Hydric Soils Present? ® YES ? NO
Remarks:
Data point is located within a wetland.
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DELINEATION
(1987 COE WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL)
Project/Site: Granite Lake Park Date: 2-8-05
Applicant/Owner: Town of Granite Quarry County: Rowan
Investigator: Suzanne Knudsen/Joey Lawler State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the Site? YES NO Community ID: Upland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES NO Transect ID: Plot ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) YES NO Lat: 35.6190°N Lon: 80.447E
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Do minant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Quercus rubra T FACU 9.
2. Fagus grandifolia T FACU 10.
3. Liquidambar styraciflua S/S FAC+ 11.
4. Ligustrum sinense H FAC 12.
5 Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 13.
6. Lonicera japonica V FAC- 14.
7. 15.
8 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OB L, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-): 3/6=50%
Remarks: Hydrophytic vegetation is dominant.
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks) WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
? Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
? Aerial Photographs ? Inundated
? Other ? Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
® No Recorded Data Available ? Water Marks
FIELD OBSERVATIONS ? Drift Lines
Depth of Surface Water (in.) None ? Sediment Deposits
Depth to Free Water in Pit (in.) +12" ? Drainage Pattern in Wetlands
Depth to Saturated Soil (in.) +12" Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Remarks: ? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Wetland hydrology is not evident.
? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Chewacla Drainage Class: Poorly-Drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts Field Observations Confirm Mapped
Type? Yes El No
PROFILE DESCRIPTION Community ID: Upland
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Concretions,
Structure, etc.
0-5 A 10YR 4/2 -- -- Sandy Loam
5-14 131 10YR 4/3 -- -- Sandy Loam
14-16+ B2 10YR 4/3 -- -- Loamy Sand

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
? Histosol
? Histic Epipedon
? Sulfidic Odor
? Aquic Moisture Regime
? Reducing Conditions
? Gleyed or Low Chroma Colors ? Concretions
? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in
Sandy Soils
? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Soil is not hydric.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? ® YES ? NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? ? YES ® NO Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
? YES ® NO
Hydric Soils Present? ? YES ® NO
Remarks:
Data point is not located within a wetland.
Agency Scoping Letter Responses
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Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
March 9, 2005
Ms. Suzanne L. Knudsen
S&ME, Inc.
9751 Southern Pine Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273-5560
Subject: Granite Lake Park - Renovation Project; Granite Quarry, Rowan County
S&ME Project No. 1357-05-084
Dear Ms. Knudsen
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 <www.ncnhP.org> 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,
Harry E. LeGrand, Jr., Zoologist
Natural Heritage Program
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
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160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
April 8, 2005
Ms. Suzanne L. Knudsen
Ms. Lisa J. Beckstrom
S&ME, Inc.
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273-5560
Dear Ms. Knudsen and Ms. Beckstrom:
Subject: Site Assessment for a 7-acre Public Park to be Constructed East of Highway 52 in the
Town of Granite Quarry, Rowan County, North Carolina
In your letter,dated February 28, 2005, you requested our comments on 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).
The proposed project will be built on land that is currently a mix of woodlands, wooded
floodplain, and open fields (based on the aerial photography you provided and by the Rowan
County GIs map site).
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. Based on the project location and pictures
obtained from the Rowan County GIs map site, there appears to be suitable habitat for Georgia
aster (Aster georgianus). Georgia aster is a candidate' for listing and has been found near the
"Taxa for which the [Fish and Wildlife] Service has on file enough substantial information on biological
vulnerability and threat(s) to support proposals to list them as endangered or threatened. Proposed rules have not
yet been issued because this action is precluded at present by other listing activity.: Development and publication of
proposed rules on these taxi are anticipated. The Service encourages State and other Federal agencies as well as
other affected parties to give consideration to these taxa in environmental planning" (Federal Register,
February 28, 1996). Taxa formerly considered as "Category I" are now considered as "candidates."

project site. Georgia aster is difficult to identify outside the flowering season (early October to
mid-November) and resembles two other asters that occur in the same habitat. Ideal habitat for
this species consists of open woodland and overgrown roadside areas. Accordingly, we
recommend that a botanical survey be conducted during the period of early October through
mid-November. 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 deternuned 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.
Piedmont quillwort (Isoetes piedmontana), listed as a threatened plant species (a state of North
Carolina designation) by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP), has also been
found in close proximity to the project site. Piedmont quillwort is found in diabase glades and
granite flatrock sites. We would suggest contacting Ms. Linda Pearsall, Director of the NCNHP
(919/733-4181), for more information about this particular species and the laws regarding its
protection status in North Carolina.
Erosion Control and Wetland/Stream Protection. Given the proximity of this project to
aquatic environments (your map shows that a stream runs along the eastern side of the project,
and there are several wetlands dispersed around the property), 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 wide on perennial streams
and 50 feet wide on intermittent streams) should be maintained throughout the project area. Any
Clean Water Act 404/401 permit application should clearly show why impacts are unavoidable
and how impacts that are unavoidable have been minimized. Avoiding and minimizing wetland
impacts is a part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' permitting process, and we will consider
other potential alternatives in the review of any permits. Unavoidable impacts will require
mitigation.
The treatment of storm water leaving the project area is a serious concern. The expansion of
urban/suburban areas creates more impervious surfaces (such as sidewalks, 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.
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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: //wmv.iicivildlife. org/pgO7_tivildlifespeciescoizlpg7c3_ii?ipacts.pdf.
Fish and Wildlife Resources. We are opposed to the impacting or filling of functional
wetlands. Wetlands are a vital part of the ecosystem and a valuable habitat for terrestrial and
aquatic species. We learned, from a conversation with you (Ms. Knudsen), that the town
proposes to rebuild a dam and turn the wetland area back into a fishing pond. In general, we
oppose the construction of on-line structures such as ponds because they significantly alter both
aquatic and terrestrial habitat. The conversion of the unnamed tributary to a pond will result in
the loss of natural stream functions, alter the stream's hydrology, anti affect ecosystem processes
within, and downstream of, the proposed site. Although the habitat will remain in an aquatic
state, the fauna and ecosystem functions associated with wetlands cannot be replaced with
associated fauna and functions from a pond. In accordance with the 404(b)(1) guidelines, which
prohibit wetland filling for nonwater-dependent activities when a practicable alternative exists,
we suggest that an alternatives analysis be conducted, and we encourage the development of an
alternative that avoids impacts to streams and wetlands on the property. We recommend the
following measures be considered in order to minimize project impacts:
1. We suggest that a plan be formulated that will restore the natural ecosystem of
the project area. Instead of damming the wetland area and creating a pond, we
recommend that it remain a natural area and be incorporated into the use and
appeal of the park. To further enhance the natural environment of these wetland
areas, native trees could be planted, vegetative buffers could be restored, and
habitat for wildlife could be created and conserved. This, in turn, will create an
ideal area for an interpretive/educational nature trail to be constructed. If this
option is considered, there are a number of federal grants that could possibly be
used (i.e., U.S. Standards Grant under The North American Wetlands
Conservation Act). These grants will match private funding at a ratio of 1:1.
Additional information can be found on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's
web site (http://www.f vs.gov1) under the subtitle "Grants," found in the left
hand column of the web page.
2. We recommend that wetland/stream buffers (a minimum of 100 feet wide on
perennial streams and 50 feet wide on intermittent streams) be created and/or
maintained throughout the project area. Riparian buffers provide travel
corridors and habitat for wildlife displaced by development. In addition,
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riparian buffers protect water quality by stabilizing stream banks, filtering
storm-water runoff, and providing habitat for aquatic and fisheries resources.
3. Stringent measures to control erosion and sediment should be implemented into
the project plans. These measures should be implemented prior to any ground
disturbance and should be maintained throughout project construction.
Temporary (e.g., rye, grain, wheat, millet) or permanent herbaceous material
should be planted to help control erosion immediately following any
ground-disturbing activity. Native annual small grains and herbs appropriate for
the season are recommended. Fescue-based mixtures should be avoided.
Fertilizers and pesticides should not be used near streams.
4. Efforts should be made to avoid the removal of large trees both in and at the
edges of the project area. Where feasible, use woody debris and logs from
project clearing to establish brush piles and downed logs at the edges (just in the
woods) of the cleared areas to improve habitat for wildlife.
5. Efforts should also be made to minimize adverse impacts to this area by leaving
as much green space and natural vegetation as possible. Large parking areas
and buildings, which create impervious surfaces, should incorporate these green
spaces into their designs and should be constructed in a manner that will
enhance the natural integrity of the park.
6. If wetland impacts cannot be avoided and all alternative construction designs
have been exhausted, we recommend a sufficient mitigation package be
developed that will compensate for the loss of all natural aquatic areas at a ratio
of 2:1.
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 detailed plan for the construction of the public park, including information
regarding the techniques and areas to be impacted. We would also like to see 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
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mapped in accordance with the Federal Manual for Identifying acid
Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands.
4. The acreage of upland habitat, by cover type, that will be eliminated because of
the proposed project.
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 are pleased with the town of Granite
Quarry for constructing a public park on the site. We look forward to working with you on this
project and hope we can help create an educational and functional natural area that the residents
of Granite Quarry can enjoy and appreciate. If we can be of any assistance or if you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bryan Tompkins of our staff at 828/258-3939,
Ext. 240. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log
Number 4-2-05-144.
Sincerely,
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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 babitat: 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
Etheostoma Collis Collis
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Moxostorna robustum
FSC
Threatened
(proposed for delisting)
FSC
Vascular Plants
Georgia aster
Schweinitz's sunflower
Virginia quillwort
Heller's trefoil
KEY:
Aster georgianus
Helianthus schtiveinitzii
Isoetes virginica
Lotus helleri
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 concem--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).
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Peter B. Sandbeck, Administrator
;Michael F. Easley, Govemor Office of Archives and History
Lisbedi C. Evans, Secretary Division of Historical Resources
)effrcv j. Crow, Deputy Secretary David Brook, Director
March 10, 2005
Suzanne L. Knudsen
S&ME
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
Re: Granite Lake Park, Granite Quarry, S&ME Project 1357-05-084, Rowan County, ER 05-0448
Dear Ms. Knudsen:
Thank you for your letter of February 28, 2005, 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 the 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,
L-O-L
eter B. Sandbeck
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Location Mailing Address Telephone/Fax
ADMINISTRATION 507 N. Blount Street, Raleigh NC 4617 klad Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/733-8653
RESTORATION 515 N. Blount Street, Raleigh NC 4617 Mad Senicc Center, Raleigh NC 276994617 [phone]/715-4801
SURVEY & PLANNING 515 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 4617 Mail Senice Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/715-4801
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