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Home My WebLink About20190755 Ver 1_B-5375 NRTR Final_20190610NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT Replacement of Bridge No. 137 on Miami Church Road (SR 1132) over Dutch Buffalo Creek Cabarrus County, North Carolina TIP B-5375 WBS No. 46090.1.1 THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit Natural Environment Section October 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................1 2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS................................................1 3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES................................................................................. 1 3.1 Soils....................................................................................................................... 2 3.2 Water Resources.................................................................................................. 2 4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES....................................................................................... 3 4.1 Terrestrial Communities..................................................................................... 3 4.1.1 Maintained/Disturbed..................................................................................... 3 4.1.2 Piedmont Alluvial Forest................................................................................ 3 4.1.3 Terrestrial Community Impacts...................................................................... 3 4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife.............................................................................................. 3 4.3 Aquatic Communities.......................................................................................... 4 4.4 Invasive Species.................................................................................................... 4 5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES.............................................................................. 4 5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S................................................................... 4 5.2 Clean Water Act Permits.................................................................................... 5 5.3 Coastal Area Management Act Areas of Environmental Concern ................. 5 5.4 Construction Moratoria...................................................................................... 5 5.5 NC River Basin Buffer Rules.............................................................................. 5 5.6 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters .................................... 5 5.7 Wetland and Stream Mitigation......................................................................... 5 5.7.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts........................................................ 5 5.7.2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts............................................................. 5 5.8 Endangered Species Act Protected Species....................................................... 6 5.9 Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act ................................................... 7 5.10 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species .................................................. 8 5.11 Essential Fish Habitat...................................................................................... 8 6.0 REFERENCES.................................................................................................... 9 Appendix A. Figures Figure 1. Vicinity Map Figure 2. Topographic Map Figure 3. Jurisdictional Features Map Figure 4. Terrestrial Communities Map Appendix B. Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report Appendix C. Qualifications of Contributors LIST OF TABLES Table1. Soils in the study area........................................................................................2 Table 2. Water resources in the study area....................................................................2 Table 3. Physical characteristics of water resources in the study area........................2 Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the study area...................................3 Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the study area ..............4 Table 6. Federally protected species listed for Cabarrus County................................6 Natural Resources Technical Report TIP B-5375, Cabarrus County, NC 1.0 INTRODUCTION The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace bridge number 137 on Miami Church Road (SR 1132) over Dutch Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County (TIP B- 5375) (Figure 1). The following Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) has been prepared to assist in the preparation of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the proposed project. 2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS All work was conducted in accordance with the NCDOT Natural Environment Section standard operating procedures and July 2012 NRTR template. Field work was conducted on March 15, 2016. The principal personnel contributing to this document were: Principal Investigator: Nathan Howell Education: M.S. Plant and Microbial Biology, North Carolina State University, 2015 B.S. Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, North Carolina State University, 2013 Experience: Environmental Scientist, Three Oaks Engineering October 2015-Present Internship: Species Inventory, Monitoring, and Research in North Carolina State Parks Responsibilities: Wetland and stream delineations, natural community assessment, document preparation, threatened and endangered species surveys Investigator: Evan Morgan Education: B.S. Environmental Science, Virginia Tech, 2014 Experience: Environmental Scientist, Three Oaks Engineering June 2015-Present The Catena Group, March 2015-June 2015 Environmental Specialist I, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, June 2014-December 2014 Responsibilities: Wetland and stream delineations, document preparation, GIS, threatened and endangered species surveys Additional personnel who contributed to portions of the documentation for this project was Nancy Scott. Appendix C lists the qualifications of this contributor. 3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES The study area lies in the Piedmont physiographic region of North Carolina (Figure 1). Topography in the project vicinity is comprised of rolling hills and floodplains along rivers and streams. Elevations in the study area range from 490-500 feet (ft) above sea level (Figure 2). Land use in the project vicinity consists primarily of residential, agricultural, and fragmented forested areas. October 2016 Natural Resources Technical Report TIP B-5375, Cabarrus County, NC 3.1 Soils The Cabarrus County Soil Survey identifies two soil types within the study area (Table 1). Table 1. Soils in the study area Mapping Hydric Soil Series Unit Drainage Class Status Chewacla sandy loam, 0-2 % slopes, frequently ChA Somewhat poorly Nonhydric flooded drained Kirksey silt loam, 1-6 % slopes KkB Moderately well Nonhydric drained 3.2 Water Resources Water resources in the study area are part of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River basin [U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Unit 03040105]. One stream was identified in the study area (Table 2). The location of the water resource is shown in Figure 3. The physical characteristics of this stream are provided in Table 3. Table 2. Water resources in the study area Stream Name Map ID NCDWQ Index Number Best Usage Classification Dutch Buffalo Creek Dutch Buffalo Creek 13-7-11-(5) C Table 3. Physical characteristics of water resources in the study area Bank Bankfull Water Height Width Depth Map ID (ft) (ft) (in) Channel Substrate Veloci Clarity Dutch Buffalo Creek 4-6 25-35 8-36 Sand, gravel, cobble Slow Clear No ponds are located within the study area. There are no designated anadromous fish waters or Primary Nursery Areas (PNA) in the study area. There are no designated High Quality Waters (HQW) or water supply watersheds (WS-I or WS-II) within 1.0 mile downstream of the study area. Within 1.0 mile downstream of the study area, there are no waters listed on the North Carolina 2014 Final 303(d) list of impaired waters. There are no NC Stream Fish Community Assessment Program monitoring stations within 1.0 mile of the study area. There are no benthic monitoring stations located within 1.0 mile downstream of the study area. There are no sites monitored by the NCDWR Ambient Monitoring System within one mile downstream of the study area. 2 October 2016 Natural Resources Technical Report TIP B-5375, Cabarrus County, NC 4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES 4.1 Terrestrial Communities Two terrestrial communities were identified in the study area: maintained/disturbed and Piedmont alluvial forest. Figure 4 shows the location and extent of these terrestrial communities in the study area. A brief description of each community type follows. Scientific names of all species identified are included in Appendix B. 4.1.1 Maintained/Disturbed Maintained/disturbed areas comprise the entirety of the study area outside of the Dutch Buffalo Creek floodplain. This community consists of paved surfaces (e.g. roadways, driveways, etc.), pastureland/agriculture fields, and utility rights -of -way. Vegetation in this community is varied and includes low growing grasses, herbs, shrubs, trees, and vines. Tall fescue, Japanese honeysuckle, goldenrod, blackberry, boxelder, and sweetgum were all observed in this community. 4.1.2 Piedmont Alluvial Forest The Piedmont alluvial forest occurs on both sides of Dutch Buffalo Creek and is largely restricted to the floodplain. Canopy species include green ash, American sycamore, red elm, and boxelder. Boxelder and canes were ubiquitous throughout the shrub/subcanopy layer. Common greenbriar, poison ivy, grape, and the invasive Chinese privet were present in this community. 4.1.3 Terrestrial Community Impacts Terrestrial communities in the study area may be impacted by project construction as a result of grading and paving portions of the study area. At this time, decisions regarding the final location and design of the proposed intersection improvements have not been made. Therefore, community data are presented in the context of total coverage of each type within the study area (Table 4). Once a final alignment and preliminary design have been determined, probable impacts to each community type will be calculated. Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the study area Community Coverage (ac.) Maintained/Disturbed* 1.7 Piedmont Alluvial Forest 0.4 Total 2.1 *Roadways included in this community 4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife Terrestrial communities in the study area are comprised of natural and disturbed habitats that may support several wildlife species (those species actually observed are indicated with *). Mammal species that commonly exploit forested habitats and stream corridors include eastern gray squirrel, eastern cottontail, eastern harvest mouse*, raccoon, Virginia opossum, and white- 3 October 2016 Natural Resources Technical Report TIP B-5375, Cabarrus County, NC tailed deer. Birds that commonly use forest and forest edge habitats include the American crow, northern cardinal, American robin, northern mockingbird, white breasted nuthatch, blue jay, Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse*, Carolina wren*, eastern phoebe*, blue -gray gnatcatcher*, and red -shouldered hawk. Birds observed in open exposed habitats include black vulture, Canada goose, turkey vulture*, eastern bluebird, brown thrasher, and red-tailed hawk*. Reptile and amphibian species that may use terrestrial communities include the northern copperhead, black rat snake, black racer, eastern box turtle, eastern fence lizard, ground skink, five -lined skink, Fowler's toad, and American toad. 4.3 Aquatic Communities Aquatic communities in the study area are restricted to Dutch Buffalo Creek. Perennial streams of similar size in the North Carolina Piedmont support several fish species, as well as freshwater mollusks and amphibians. The level of habitat degradation due to urbanization, and/or habitat modification (artificial barriers, culverts etc.) can influence the species composition. Dutch Buffalo Creek could support bluehead chub, various species of sunfish, such as redbreast sunfish and bluegill, various darter species, including the Carolina darter, and various minnow species such as the creek chub, rosyside dace, and redlip shiner. Amphibian species that potentially occur in the stream include American bull frog, pickerel frog, and northern dusky salamander. Aquatic snails that may be present include pouch snail, gravel elimia, and two -ridge ramshorn. The Asian clam may also be present. 4.4 Invasive Species Two species from the NCDOT Invasive Exotic Plant List for North Carolina were found to occur in the study area: Japanese honeysuckle (moderate threat) and Chinese privet (threat). NCDOT will manage invasive plant species as appropriate. 5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES 5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S. One jurisdictional stream was identified in the study area (Table 5). The location of this stream is shown on Figure 3. The physical characteristics and water quality designations of each jurisdictional stream are detailed in Section 3.2. The jurisdictional stream in the study area has been designated as a warm water stream for the purposes of stream mitigation. Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the study area Map ID Length (ft.) Classification Compensatory Mitigation Required River Basin Buffer Dutch Buffalo Creek 152 Perennial Yes Not Subject Total 152 No wetlands were found within the study area. 4 October 2016 Natural Resources Technical Report TIP B-5375, Cabarrus County, NC 5.2 Clean Water Act Permits The proposed project has been designated as a CE for the purposes of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation. As a result, a Nationwide Permit (NWP) 23 will likely be applicable. A NWP No. 33 may also apply for temporary construction activities such as stream dewatering, work bridges, or temporary causeways that are often used during bridge construction or rehabilitation. The USACE holds the final discretion as to what permit will be required to authorize project construction. If a Section 404 permit is required, then a Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWR will be needed. 5.3 Coastal Area Management Act Areas of Environmental Concern Cabarrus County is not under the jurisdiction of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA); therefore, no CAMA wetlands or Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) were identified in the study area. 5.4 Construction Moratoria The project location in Cabarrus County is not identified as having trout waters or habitat for anadromous fish, therefore construction moratoria are not anticipated. 5.5 NC River Basin Buffer Rules The project is located within the Yadkin -Pee Dee River basin. The project is not within an area where buffer rules will apply. 5.6 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters There are no streams that can be considered Traditionally Navigable Waters, as defined under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. 5.7 Wetland and Stream Mitigation 5.7.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts The NCDOT will attempt to avoid and minimize impacts to streams and wetlands to the greatest extent practicable in choosing a preferred alternative and during project design. At this time, no final decisions have been made with regard to the location or design of the preferred alternative. 5.7.2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts The NCDOT will investigate potential on -site stream and wetland mitigation opportunities once a final decision has been rendered on the location of the preferred alternative. If on -site mitigation is not feasible, mitigation will be provided by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Mitigation Services (DMS). 5 October 2016 Natural Resources Technical Report TIP B-5375, Cabarrus County, NC 5.8 Endangered Species Act Protected Species As of April 2, 2015, the United States Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) lists three federally protected species for Cabarrus County (Table 6). A brief description of each species' habitat requirements follows, along with the Biological Conclusion rendered based on survey results in the study area. Habitat requirements for each species are based on the current best available information from referenced literature and/or USFWS. Table 6. Federally protected species listed for Cabarrus County Scientific Name Common Name Federal Status Habitat Present Biological Conclusion yotis septentrionalis Northern long-eared bat T Unknown Unresolved asmigona decorata Carolina heelsplitter E Yes Unresolved elianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's sunflower E Yes No Effect T — Threatened E — Endangered Northern long-eared bat USFWS Recommended Survey Window: June 1 — August 15 Habitat Description: In North Carolina, the Northern long-eared bat (NLEB) occurs in the mountains, with scattered records in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. In western North Carolina, NLEB spend winter hibernating in caves and mines. During the summer, NLEB roosts singly or in colonies underneath bark, in cavities, or in crevices of both live and dead trees (typically >3 inches dbh). Males and non -reproductive females may also roost in cooler places, like caves and mines. This bat has also been found, rarely, roosting in structures like barns and sheds, under eaves of buildings, behind window shutters, in bridges, and in bat houses. Foraging occurs on forested hillsides and ridges, and occasionally over forest clearings, over water, and along tree -lined corridors. Mature forests may be an important habitat type for foraging. Biological Conclusion: Unresolved Construction activities for this project will not take place until Endangered Species Act compliance is satisfied for NLEB. The NCDOT Biological Surveys Group will be responsible for habitat assessment and surveys for the NLEB. Carolina heelsplitter USFWS Recommended Survey Window: year round Habitat Description: The Carolina heelsplitter was historically known from several locations within the Catawba and Pee Dee River systems in North Carolina and the Pee Dee, Savannah, and Saluda River systems in South Carolina. In North Carolina, the species is now known only from a handful of streams in the Pee Dee and Catawba River systems. The species exists in very low abundances, usually within 6 feet of shorelines, throughout its known range. The general habitat requirements for the Carolina heelsplitter are shaded areas in large rivers to small streams, often burrowed into clay banks between the root systems of trees, or in runs along steep banks with moderate current. The more recent 6 October 2016 Natural Resources Technical Report TIP B-5375, Cabarrus County, NC habitat where the Carolina heelsplitter has been found is in sections of streams containing bedrock with perpendicular crevices filled with sand and gravel, and with wide riparian buffers. Biological Conclusion: Unresolved The NCDOT Biological Surveys Group will conduct habitat assessment and survey for the Carolina heelsplitter. A review of the July 2016 NCNHP database on August 12, 2016, indicates no known occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area. Schweinitz's sunflower USFWS Optimal Survey Window: late August -October Habitat Description: Schweinitz's sunflower is endemic to the Piedmont of North and South Carolina. The few sites where this rhizomatous perennial herb occurs in relatively natural vegetation are found in Xeric Hardpan Forests. The species is also found along roadside rights -of -way, maintained power lines and other utility rights -of -way, edges of thickets and old pastures, clearings and edges of upland oak -pine -hickory woods and Piedmont longleaf pine forests, and other sunny or semi -sunny habitats where disturbances (e.g., mowing, clearing, grazing, blow downs, storms, frequent fire) help create open or partially open areas for sunlight. It is intolerant of full shade and excessive competition from other vegetation. Schweinitz's sunflower occurs in a variety of soil series, including Badin, Cecil, Cid, Enon, Gaston, Georgeville, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Misenheimer, Secrest, Tatum, Uwharrie, and Zion, among others. It is generally found growing on shallow sandy soils with high gravel content; shallow, poor, clayey hardpans; or shallow rocky soils, especially those derived from mafic rocks. Biological Conclusion: No Effect Suitable habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower is present in the study area along roadside shoulders. A review of the July 2016 NCNHP database on August 12, 2016, indicates that there is a known occurrence within 1.0 mile of the study area. Schweinitz's sunflower element occurrence (EO) # 58 is located approximately 0.75 miles away on Miami Church Road. The population was last observed on October 10, 2013 and is a sub EO of principal EO # 098. A survey of the study area was conducted on August 23, 2016 by Nathan Howell and Evan Morgan during the flowering survey window. No plants or stems were found during the survey. 5.9 Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act Habitat for the bald eagle primarily consists of mature forest in proximity to large bodies of open water for foraging. Large dominant trees are utilized for nesting sites, typically within 1.0 mile of open water. A desktop-GIS assessment of the study area, as well as the area within a 1.13-mile radius (1.0 mile plus 660 feet) of the project limits, was performed on March 28, 2016, using 2015 color aerial photography. No water bodies large enough or sufficiently open to be considered potential feeding sources were identified. Since there was no foraging habitat within the review area, a 7 October 2016 Natural Resources Technical Report TIP B-5375, Cabarrus County, NC survey of the study area and the area within 660 feet of the project limits was not conducted. Additionally, a review of the July 2016 NCNHP database on August 12, 2016, indicates no known occurrences of this species within 1.0 mile of the study area. Due to the lack of habitat, known occurrences, and minimal impact anticipated for this project, it has been determined that this project will not affect this species. 5.10 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species As of April 2, 2015 the USFWS lists no Candidate species for Cabarrus County. 5.11 Essential Fish Habitat According to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), there is no Essential Fish Habitat within the study area. 8 October 2016 Natural Resources Technical Report TIP B-5375, Cabarrus County, NC 6.0 REFERENCES Burt, W.H. and R.P. Grossenheider. 1976. A Field Guide to the Mammals: North America North of Mexico. 3rd ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. 255 pp. Conant, R. and J.T. Collins. 1991. A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians (Eastern and Central North America). 3rd ed. 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Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina Press. 255 pp. Webster, W.D., J.F. Parnell, and W.C. Biggs. 1985. Mammals of the Carolinas, Virginia, and Maryland. Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina Press. 255 pp. 11 October 2016 Appendix A Figures 2661.. 2692, - /{, � 2679 2665 2411. <� 1N 2716 2693: a 703 _ . 2620 � 2619 ,_. J 2621 2612 ' "P 2610 2611 1324 2696 - 2613 2694, 2695 2618 Fa 11l " 86 2630 2627 1 / \ ^Sn 117 �, .r)� � z628 @u2626,kv _ 2617 manna 0115 �� eaa„ 2650 6 A R � �•� *y 4v �F�i < 21 616 - i1230! s�'I AlhemarleY � �a 2622 -- ancor - 2720 2614 . 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Box elder Acer negundo Chinese privet Ligustrum sinense Common greenbriar Smilax rotundifolia Giant cane Arundinaria gigantea Goldenrod Solidago sp. Green ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica Japanese honeysuckle Lonicera japonica Muscadine grape Vitis rotundifolia Poison ivy Toxicodendron radicans Red elm Ulmus rubra Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua Tall fescue Schedonurus arundinacea Animals Common Name Scientific Name American bull frog Rana catesbeiana American crow Corvus brachyrhynchos American robin Turdus migratorius American toad Bufo americanus Asian clam Corbicula fluminea Black racer Coluber constrictor Black rat snake Elaphe obsoleta Black vulture Coragyps atratus Blue -gray gnatcatcher Polioptila caerulea Blue jay Cyanocitta cristata Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus Bluehead chub Nocomis leptocephalus Brown thrasher Toxostoma rufum Canada goose Branta canadensis Carolina chickadee Poecile carolinensis Carolina darter Etheostoma collis Carolina wren Thryothorus ludovicianus Creek chub Semotilus atromaculatus Eastern bluebird Sialia sialis Eastern box turtle Terrapene carolina Eastern cottontail Sylvilagus floridanus Eastern fence lizard Sceloporus undulatus Common Name Scientific Name Eastern gray squirrel Sciurus carolinensis Eastern harvest mouse Reithridontomys humulis Eastern phoebe Sayornis phoebe Five -lined skink Eumeces anthracinus Fowler's toad Bufo woodhousei Gravel elimia Elimia glarea Ground skink Scincella lateralis Northern cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Northern copperhead Agkistrodon contortrix Northern dusky salamander Desmognathus fuscus Northern mockingbird Mimus polyglottos Pickerel frog Lithobates palustris Pouch snail Physella sp. Raccoon Procyon lotor Redlip shiner Notropis chiliticus Redbreast sunfish Lepomis auritus Red -shouldered hawk Buteo lineatus Red-tailed hawk Buteo jamaicensis Rosyside dace Clinostomus funduloides Tufted titmouse Baeolophus bicolor Turkey vulture Cathartes aura Two -ridge ramshorn Helisoma anceps Virginia opossum Didelphis virginiana White breasted nuthatch Sitta carolinensis White-tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus Appendix C. Qualifications of Contributors Investigator: Nancy Scott Education: M.E.M. Water Resources, Duke University 2011 B.S. Environmental Science, University of Delaware, 2006 Experience: Environmental Scientist, Three Oaks Engineering, June 2015-Present Environmental Scientist, The Catena Group, April 2012-May 2015 Chemical/Biological Lab Analyst, ENCO Labs, 2011-2012 Responsibilities: Wetland and stream delineations, GIS, stream assessment, document preparation