20190813 Ver 1_Corps Requested Extra Copy_20190614

Preliminary ORM Data Entry Fields for New Actions
SAW – 201 BEGIN DATE [Received Date]:
Prepare file folder Assign Action ID Number in ORM
1.Project Name [PCN Fm A2a]:
2.Work Type: Private Institutional Government Commercial
3.Project Description / Purpose [PCN Form B3d and B3e]:
4.Property Owner / Applicant [PCN Form A3 or A4]:
5.Agent / Consultant [PCN Form A5 – or ORM Consultant ID Number]:
6.Related Action ID Number(s) [PCN Form B5b]:
7.Project Location - Coordinates [PCN Form B1b]:

8.Project Location - Tax Parcel ID [PCN Form B1a]:
9.Project Location – County [PCN Form A2b]:
10.Project Location – Nearest Municipality or Town [PCN Form A2c]:
11.Project Information – Nearest Waterbody [PCN Form B2a]:

Authorization: Section 10 Section 404 Section 10 & 404
Regulatory Action Type:
Standard Permit
Nationwide Permit # 29
Regional General Permit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request
Pre-Application Request
Unauthorized
Compliance

Revised 20150602
8 02173
Murray site
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PCN for a residential development
D.R. Horton Inc.
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC / WEPG
35.2903 N/-80.9827 W - San Gabriel Avenue, Mount Holly, NC
05303223
Mecklenburg
Mt. Holly
Long Creek
03050101 - Catawba
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1

June 14, 2019

Mr. David Shaeffer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801-5006

Mr. Alan Johnson
NCDEQ
Division of Water Resources
610 East Center Street, Suite 301, Moorseville, NC 28115

Ms. Karen Higgins
NCDEQ
Division of Water Resources
Wetlands & Storm Water Branch
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604

Mr. Byron Hamstead
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Subject: SAW-2018-02173; Pre-Construction Notification for NWP 29 for the Murray
Property Subdivision site, Mt. Holly, Mecklenburg County, NC.

Ms. Higgins and Messrs. Shaeffer, Johnson, and Hamstead,

Enclosed is a request for a Nationwide Permit # 29 for the approximate 41.1 -acre site known as
The Murray Property subdivision site located northwest of the intersection of San Gabriel Ave
and Belmeade Drive in Mt. Holly, NC. The site is a proposed residential development and
consists of four streams and five wetlands. A preliminary jurisdictional determination was
submitted on November 19, 2018 (SAW-2018-02173) and was field-verified by David Shaeffer
on January 17, 2019. Please refer to the Jurisdictional Determination section for information on
onsite surface waters.

As shown on the attached exhibits, the proposed project will include impacts to two streams
(Streams F & H/HH) and one wetland (Wetland E) for two road crossings and fill associated
with a road connector. Overall impacts to site surface waters associated with the proposed
development were limited through site selection location, design, location/orientation of the
proposed lots and access routes. Due to the location of the features, which bisect the site, in
relation to existing roads and municipal infrastructure, opportunities to completely avoid these

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features were limited. The additional piping above the road crossing of Aransas road along
Waxahachie Avenue is unavoidable due the city requirements for residential street connectivity,
intersection spacing, and emergency vehicle access. The required extension of Aransas road has
been confirmed by the City of Charlotte (Joshua Weaver, Program Manager) via the attached
email dated 5/16/19. A proposed subsurface drain located at the head of Stream H/HH above the
piped section will be installed to maintain hydrology for the stream. The total permanent impacts
proposed include 275 linear feet of stream (Perennial Stream F & Intermittent H/HH) and 0.01 ac
of wetland (Wetland E). Of the proposed stream impacts to the Perennial Stream F, 28 linear feet
of impact will be due to stabilizing riprap installed at existing bed elevations and will not
contribute to a Loss-of-Waters of the U.S.

Efforts of impact minimization were implemented during the design to preserve the existing
channel hydrology and limit adverse effects to existing, onsite natural habitat. A large portion of
the site (>25 % of the site area) will be dedicated to undisturbed tree save. The site is in
compliance with stormwater detention and treatment requirements and all utilities crossings will
use directional boring to avoid additional temporary impacts. The required road crossings have
been designed to minimize impacts by the use of retaining walls, large headwalls, 2:1 slopes
where possible, and pulling in sidewalks as narrow as possible. Where needed, stabilizing rip rap
will be placed at existing bed elevations as to not contribute to a loss-of-waters of the U.S. The
applicant has demonstrated substantial avoidance and minimization efforts in which 91% of the
2,971 linear feet of stream channel and 99% of the 0.35 ac wetlands onsite will be avoided on the
project.

To compensate for the anticipated permanent impacts, the applicant is proposing payment to the
NCDMS at a 2:1 ratio for 73 linear feet of impact to perennial warm water stream and a 1:1 ratio
for 174 linear feet of impact to intermittent warm water stream. A copy of the In-lieu fee
acceptance letter is attached.

Also enclosed is a copy of our Threatened/Endangered Species Evaluation for the site. No listed
species were identified within the project area and we believe that there will be no effect on
listed species or their critical habitat as designated under Section 7 of the Endangered Species
Act. Please refer to the Threatened and Endangered Species Evaluation Section for additional
details on the terrestrial species evaluation. Thank you for your consideration and please contact
me if you have any questions, [phone] or email at [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Daniel Kuefler Len Rindner, PWS
Environmental Scientist Principal
Permit Application Permit Application
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no. _____________
DWQ project no. _______________
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: Section 404 Permit Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? Yes No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
401 Water Quality Certification – Regular Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
401 Water Quality Certification – Express Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
Yes No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
Yes No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in-lieu fee program.
Yes No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC’s twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below. Yes No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? Yes No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
2b. County:
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
3e. City, state, zip:
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
Murray Property Subdivision
Mecklenburg
Mt. Holly
Isaac Murray
09942-063
2313 Carved Tree Lane
Charlotte, NC, 28262
704-597-8580
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Page 2 of 10
4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: Agent Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
Dan Rossi
D.R. Horton, Inc.
8001 Arrowridge Road
Charlotte NC 28273
704-685-2091
[e-mail]
Daniel Kuefler
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC - Wetlands & Environmental Planning Group
10612-D Providence Road, PMB 550
Charlotte, NC 28227
336-554-2728
[e-mail]
Developer
Page 3 of 10
PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: Longitude:
1c. Property size: acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
2c. River basin:
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? Preliminary Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? Yes No Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to “help file” instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? Yes No
6b. If yes, explain.
05303223
-80.9827
41.1
Long Creek
C
03050101
The topography consists of gently sloped upland grading into moderate slopes and drainages with the elevation ranging from 590 to 670ft. The site is
in primary succession and in a highly disturbed state as a result of timber harvesting. General land use in the vicinity is a mixture undeveloped land
and residential developments.
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The project consists of two road crossings, grading, & fill for a residential development.
Excavation and grading of the site will use standard equipment - excavator, dump trucks, track hoe, etc.
WEPG
A Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination request was submitted on 11/19/2018 (SAW-2018-02173) and was field-verified by David Shaeffer (USACE)
on 1/17/19.
35.2903
2,971
PJD submitted11/19/2018 (SAW-2018-02173)
Nic Nelson
Page 4 of 10
PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams – tributaries Buffers Open Waters Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
2g.Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
Fill Bottomland Hardwood Forest Yes Corps 0.01
Yes/No -
Yes/No -
Yes/No -
Yes/No -
Yes/No -
0.01
Culvert Stream F PER DWQ 5 73
Stream F 5 28
StreamH/HH 3 174
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Of the impacts required for the road crossing ofStream F 28 lf will be due to rip rap installed at existing elevations and will not contribute to a Loss-of-
Waters of the U.S.
P
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P
P
P
-
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Stabilization
Culvert
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PER
INT
-
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DWQ
DWQ
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
O1
O2
O3
O4
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated
P1
P2
5f.Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? Yes No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.Project is in which protected basin? Neuse Tar-Pamlico Catawba Randleman Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number –
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet)
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
6h.Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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Yes/No
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Yes/No
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
Yes No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): DWQ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
Mitigation bank
Payment to in-lieu fee program
Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type:
Type:
Type:
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
Impacts to site surface waters associated with the proposed development were limited through site selection location, design, location/orientation of
the proposed lots and access routes. Greater than 25% of the site area will be dedicated to undisturbed tree save.The impact due to the Waxahachie
Ave connection is unavoidable due to city ordinances re: street connectivity & intersection spacing as confirmed via email from Josh Weaver 5/16/19,
attached. A subsurface drain will be installed at the head of stream H/HH to maintain hydrology to the stream.
Construction techniques will implement approved erosion control methods to avoid/minimize impacts to onsite/adjacent offsite receiving conveyances.
Large retaining walls and headwalls will be used, 2:1 slopes, and sidewalks pulled in to keep road crossings as narrow as possible. Directional boring
will be used for all utility crossings to avoid additional impacts. Stabilizing rip rap will be placed at existing bed elevations as to not contribute to a loss-
of-waters of the U.S.
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warm
0.01
A 2:1 ratio is proposed for the perennial stream impacts, a 1:1 ratio is proposed for the intermittent stream impacts
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) – required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? Yes No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f.Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
Yes No
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Yes No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? Yes No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:

2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government’s jurisdiction is this project?
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
Phase II
NSW
USMP
Water Supply Watershed
Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
Yes No
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply):
Coastal counties
HQW
ORW
Session Law 2006-246
Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
Yes No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? Yes No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? Yes No
33.8
Storm water on the site will be handled by facilities shown on the attached plans. The stormwater plan has not yet been submitted to Mecklenburg
County but will be designed to meet their criteria.
Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
use of public (federal/state) land? Yes No
1b. If you answered “yes” to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Yes No
1c. If you answered “yes” to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.)
Comments:
Yes No
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
Yes No
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes No
2c. If you answered “yes” to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes No
3b. If you answered “yes” to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered “no,” provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. 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.
Wastewater generated on the site will be transported to the nearest treatment facility via sewer lines.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
habitat? Yes No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
impacts? Yes No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? Yes No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
Yes No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
_______________________________
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided.)

Date
A threatened/Endangered species assessment was conducted in which no species were identified. Habitat does exist for the Northern Long Eared Bat
but the project is exempt as noted in the included T&E report.
No essential fish habitat in this region.
SHPO's website: http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/
No grading or fill is proposed in the floodplain.
http://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov ; www.fema.gov
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Daniel Kuefler 06-13-2019
Daniel
Kuefler
Digitally signed by Daniel Kuefler
DN: cn=Daniel Kuefler, o=WEPG,
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email=daniel.kuefler@wetlands-
epg.com, c=US
Date: 2019.06.13 15:10:09 -04'00'
'wetlands and Environmental Planning Group
Agent Authorization Letter
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC.
The purpose of this form is to authorize our firm to act on your behalf in matters related to aquatic
resource (i.e. stream/wetlands) identification/mapping and regulatory permitting. The
undersigned, who are either registered property owners or legally authorized to conduct due
diligence activities on the property as identified below, do hereby authorize associates of
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC, Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group (WEPG) to act on my
behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance, and acceptance of applicable
permit(s) and/or certification(s).
Project/Site Name: Murray Property
Property Address: San Gabriel Avenue, Mount Holly, NC,
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 0S303223
Select one: I am an interested buyer/seller
Name: Dan Rossi
Company: D.R. Horton Inc.
Mailing Address: 8001 Arrowridge Blvd.
Telephone Number: [phone]
Electronic Mail Address: [e-mail]
Owner 1 Interested Buyer'* / Other`
Date
* The Interested Buyerl4ther acknowledges that an agreement andlor formal contract to purchase andlor conduct
due diligence activities exists between the current property owner and the signatory of this authorization in cases
where the property is not owned by the signatory.
Charlotte office: www.weciands-epg.com
Asheville Office:
10612-D Providence Rd.
1070 Tunnel Rd., Bldg. I
PMB 550
Suite 10, PMB 283
Charlotte, NC 28277
Asheville, NC 28805
[phone]
[e-mail]

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
TIM BAUMGARTNER
Director
Dan Rossi
DR Horton, Inc.
8001 Arrowridge Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Project: Murray Property Subdivision
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NORTH CAROLINA
Fnviranntental Quality
June 11, 2019
Expiration of Acceptance: 12/11/2019
County: Mecklenburg
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is willing to
accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as
indicated in the table below. Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the DMS in -
lieu fee mitigation program will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact permitting agencies to determine if payment to the DMS will
be approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or
authorizations associated with the proposed activity including G.S. § 143-214.11.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not
received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 Certification within this time frame, this acceptance will
expire. It is the applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to DMS. Once DMS receives a copy
of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must
be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the in -lieu fee to be paid by an applicant is
calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed on the DMS website.
Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the DMS, the impacts for which you are
requesting compensatory mitigation credit are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation
required and assigned to DMS for this impact is determined by permitting agencies and may exceed the
impact amounts shown below.
River Basin impact Location Impact Type Impact Quantity
I is-rlinit Hurl
03050101 1 Riparian Wetland
Catawba 1 03050101 Warm Stream
0.01
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Upon receipt of payment, DMS will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The
mitigation will be performed in accordance with the In -Lieu Fee Program instrument dated July 28, 2010 and
15A NCAC 02B.0295 as applicable. Thank you for your interest in the DMS in -lieu fee mitigation program.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly Williams at [phone].
cc: Daniel Kuefler, agent
Sincerely,
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Owner: Isaac Murray
2313 Carved Tree Lane
Charlotte, NC, 28262
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PRELIMINARY - NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION, RECORDATION, CONVEYANCES, OR SALESFILE PATH:M:\Projects\DR Horton\2018007500CL - Murray Property Subdivision\CADD\Plan Set\2018007500_C_SHT_EXIST & DEMO - WETLAND.dwg, ELANDEROS, 6/11/2019 2:26:36 PM616 COLONNADE DRCHARLOTTE, NC 28205(t)[phone](f)[phone]WWW.WKDICKSON.COMNC LICENSE NO.F-0374WGBCJH/TAKESLJAN. 201820180075.00.CLMURRAY PROPERTY SUBDIVISIONFOR D.R. HORTONIN CHARLOTTE, NCWETLAND EXHIBIT - EX. CONDITIONSG1.0WKD PROJ. NO.:DRAWING NUMBER:PROJ. DATE:PROJ. MGR.:DESIGN BY:DRAWN BY:PROJECT NAME:DRAWING TITLE:COPYRIGHT ©, W.K. DICKSON & CO., INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPRODUCTION OR USE OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT; ADDITIONS ORDELETIONS TO THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF W.K. DICKSON & CO., INC., IS PROHIBITED. ONLY COPIESFROM THE ORIGINAL OF THIS DOCUMENT, MARKED WITH AN ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND SEAL SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE VALID, TRUE COPIES.community infrastructure consultants3000 600SCALE: 1" = 300'Figure 7
BMP#4PCCO BUFFER (TYP.)PROPOSED GRAVITYSANITARY SEWER (TYP.)PRELIMINARY - NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION, RECORDATION, CONVEYANCES, OR SALESFILE PATH:M:\Projects\DR Horton\2018007500CL - Murray Property Subdivision\CADD\Plan Set\2018007500_C_SHT_GRADING OVERALL - WETLAND.dwg, ESUDDRETH, 6/11/2019 2:27:00 PM616 COLONNADE DRCHARLOTTE, NC 28205(t)[phone](f)[phone]WWW.WKDICKSON.COMNC LICENSE NO.F-0374WGBCJH/TAKESLJAN. 201820180075.00.CLMURRAY PROPERTY SUBDIVISIONFOR D.R. HORTONIN CHARLOTTE, NCWETLAND EXHIBIT - OVERALL SITEPLANG2.0WKD PROJ. NO.:DRAWING NUMBER:PROJ. DATE:PROJ. MGR.:DESIGN BY:DRAWN BY:PROJECT NAME:DRAWING TITLE:COPYRIGHT ©, W.K. DICKSON & CO., INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPRODUCTION OR USE OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT; ADDITIONS ORDELETIONS TO THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF W.K. DICKSON & CO., INC., IS PROHIBITED. ONLY COPIESFROM THE ORIGINAL OF THIS DOCUMENT, MARKED WITH AN ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND SEAL SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE VALID, TRUE COPIES.community infrastructure consultantsWETLAND CAPPROX. 0.03 AC.(1,153 SQFT.)PERENNIAL STREAM IAPPROX. 1,218 LFPERENNIAL STREAM FAPPROX. 609 LFINTERMITTENT STREAM GAPPROX. 425 LF PERENNIAL STREAM IAPPROX. 1,218 LF INTERMITTENT STREAM H/HHAPPROX. 719 LFWETLAND BAPPROX. 0.01 AC.(68 SQFT.)PROPERTYBOUNDARY (TYP.)BMP#3BMP#2BMP#13000 600SCALE: 1" = 300'PROPOSED SEWER BORE(NO IMPACTS PROPOSEDTO STREAM)PROPOSED SEWER BORE(NO IMPACTS PROPOSED TOSTREAM OR WETLANDS)EXISTING SANITARYSEWER (TYP.)PROPERTY DATA FOR MURRAY PROPERTY SUBDIVISIONTAX PARCEL ID: 05303223 (41.066 ACRES)SITE AREAS:TOTAL SITE AREA: 41.066 AC.IMPERVIOUS AREA: 13.86 AC.% IMPERVIOUS: 33.75%Figure 8
PRELIMINARY - NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION, RECORDATION, CONVEYANCES, OR SALESFILE PATH:M:\Projects\DR Horton\2018007500CL - Murray Property Subdivision\CADD\Plan Set\2018007500_C_SHT_GRADING OVERALL - WETLAND.dwg, ESUDDRETH, 6/11/2019 2:27:06 PM616 COLONNADE DRCHARLOTTE, NC 28205(t)[phone](f)[phone]WWW.WKDICKSON.COMNC LICENSE NO.F-0374WGBCJH/TAKESLJAN. 201820180075.00.CLMURRAY PROPERTY SUBDIVISIONFOR D.R. HORTONIN CHARLOTTE, NCIMPACT AG3.0WKD PROJ. NO.:DRAWING NUMBER:PROJ. DATE:PROJ. MGR.:DESIGN BY:DRAWN BY:PROJECT NAME:DRAWING TITLE:COPYRIGHT ©, W.K. DICKSON & CO., INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPRODUCTION OR USE OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT; ADDITIONS ORDELETIONS TO THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF W.K. DICKSON & CO., INC., IS PROHIBITED. ONLY COPIESFROM THE ORIGINAL OF THIS DOCUMENT, MARKED WITH AN ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND SEAL SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE VALID, TRUE COPIES.community infrastructure consultantsPROPOSED GRAVITYSANITARY SEWER (TYP.)PCCO BUFFER (TYP.) PERENNIAL STREAM FAPPROX. 609 LFINTERMITTENT STREAM GAPPROX. 425 LFBMP#4TOP OF BANK (TYP.)BOTTOM OF BANK (TYP.)500 100SCALE: 1" = 50'IMPACT A-1APPROX. 73 LFSTREAM DISTURBANCE1 - 72" RCP CULVERTAPPROX. 67 LFRIPRAP APRONFOR 72" RCPPROP. RETAINING WALL (TYP.)2:1
2:12:12:12:1EXISTING SANITARYSEWER (TYP.)IMPACT A-2 APPROX. 28 LF STREAMDISTURBANCE. RIP RAP WILL BEPLACED AT PRECONSTRUCTIONSTREAMBED ELEVATIONSFigure 9
PRELIMINARY - NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION, RECORDATION, CONVEYANCES, OR SALESFILE PATH:M:\Projects\DR Horton\2018007500CL - Murray Property Subdivision\CADD\Plan Set\2018007500_C_SHT_GRADING OVERALL - WETLAND.dwg, ESUDDRETH, 6/11/2019 2:27:11 PM616 COLONNADE DRCHARLOTTE, NC 28205(t)[phone](f)[phone]WWW.WKDICKSON.COMNC LICENSE NO.F-0374WGBCJH/TAKESLJAN. 201820180075.00.CLMURRAY PROPERTY SUBDIVISIONFOR D.R. HORTONIN CHARLOTTE, NCIMPACT B & IMPACT CG3.1500 100SCALE: 1" = 50'WKD PROJ. NO.:DRAWING NUMBER:PROJ. DATE:PROJ. MGR.:DESIGN BY:DRAWN BY:PROJECT NAME:DRAWING TITLE:COPYRIGHT ©, W.K. DICKSON & CO., INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPRODUCTION OR USE OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT; ADDITIONS ORDELETIONS TO THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF W.K. DICKSON & CO., INC., IS PROHIBITED. ONLY COPIESFROM THE ORIGINAL OF THIS DOCUMENT, MARKED WITH AN ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND SEAL SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE VALID, TRUE COPIES.community infrastructure consultantsPROPOSED GRAVITYSANITARY SEWER (TYP.)INTERMITTENT STREAM H/HHAPPROX. 719 LFBMP#1PCCO BUFFER (TYP.)TOP OF BANK (TYP.)BOTTOM OF BANK (TYP.)IMPACT BAPPROX. 174 LFSTREAM DISTURBANCEPROPERTY LINE (TYP.)PROPOSED RETAININGWALL (TYP.)2:1
2:1 3:1SEE SHEET G4.1 FORIMPACT B CROSS-SECTIONRIPRAP APRONFOR 30" RCPFigure 10
PRELIMINARY - NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION, RECORDATION, CONVEYANCES, OR SALESFILE PATH:M:\Projects\DR Horton\2018007500CL - Murray Property Subdivision\CADD\Plan Set\2018007500_C_SHT_GRADING OVERALL - WETLAND.dwg, ESUDDRETH, 6/11/2019 2:27:16 PM616 COLONNADE DRCHARLOTTE, NC 28205(t)[phone](f)[phone]WWW.WKDICKSON.COMNC LICENSE NO.F-0374WGBCJH/TAKESLJAN. 201820180075.00.CLMURRAY PROPERTY SUBDIVISIONFOR D.R. HORTONIN CHARLOTTE, NCIMPACT A CULVERT CROSS SECTIONG4.0500 100SCALE: 1" = 50' HWKD PROJ. NO.:DRAWING NUMBER:PROJ. DATE:PROJ. MGR.:DESIGN BY:DRAWN BY:PROJECT NAME:DRAWING TITLE:COPYRIGHT ©, W.K. DICKSON & CO., INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPRODUCTION OR USE OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT; ADDITIONS ORDELETIONS TO THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF W.K. DICKSON & CO., INC., IS PROHIBITED. ONLY COPIESFROM THE ORIGINAL OF THIS DOCUMENT, MARKED WITH AN ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND SEAL SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE VALID, TRUE COPIES.community infrastructure consultantsPROPOSED RETAININGWALL (TYP.)10020SCALE: 1" = 10' VPROPOSED GRADE (TYP.)EXISTING GRADE (TYP.)1 - 72" RCP CULVERTAPPROX. 67 LF @ 3.19%RIP RAP APRONFOR 72" RCPINV OUT = 593.14'INV IN = 595.26'RIP RAP WILL BE PLACEDAT PRECONSTRUCTIONSTREAMBED ELEVATIONSCULVERT PIPE TO BEBURIED 1' BELOW GRADEFigure 11
PRELIMINARY - NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION, RECORDATION, CONVEYANCES, OR SALESFILE PATH:M:\Projects\DR Horton\2018007500CL - Murray Property Subdivision\CADD\Plan Set\2018007500_C_SHT_GRADING OVERALL - WETLAND.dwg, ESUDDRETH, 6/11/2019 2:27:21 PM616 COLONNADE DRCHARLOTTE, NC 28205(t)[phone](f)[phone]WWW.WKDICKSON.COMNC LICENSE NO.F-0374WGBCJH/TAKESLJAN. 201820180075.00.CLMURRAY PROPERTY SUBDIVISIONFOR D.R. HORTONIN CHARLOTTE, NCIMPACT B CROSS SECTIONG4.1500 100SCALE: 1" = 50' HWKD PROJ. NO.:DRAWING NUMBER:PROJ. DATE:PROJ. MGR.:DESIGN BY:DRAWN BY:PROJECT NAME:DRAWING TITLE:COPYRIGHT ©, W.K. DICKSON & CO., INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPRODUCTION OR USE OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT; ADDITIONS ORDELETIONS TO THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF W.K. DICKSON & CO., INC., IS PROHIBITED. ONLY COPIESFROM THE ORIGINAL OF THIS DOCUMENT, MARKED WITH AN ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND SEAL SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE VALID, TRUE COPIES.community infrastructure consultantsPROPOSED RETAININGWALL (TYP.)10020SCALE: 1" = 10' VPROPOSED GRADE (TYP.)EXISTING GRADE (TYP.)INV OUT = 636.75'IMPACT BAPPROX. 174 LFSTREAM DISTURBANCEPROPOSED SUBSURFACEDRAIN TO CATCH/CONVEYHYDROLOGYCENTERLINE OF STREAMEXISTING GRADEINV IN = 642.00'END OF INTERMITTENTSTREAM H/HHFigure 12
Jurisdictional Determination Jurisdictional
Determination Information
Drawn By: Reviewed By:NRN LSR DATE: 10/8/18 Updated 1/17/19 FIGURE NO. MURRAY PROPERTY Mecklenburg Co., NC DELINEATION MAP – WATERS OF THE U.S. EXISTING CONDITIONS STUDY SUBJECT TO USACE/NCDEQ VERIFICATION PERENNIAL STREAM I -1,218 lf WETLAND E -0.01 ac WETLAND A -0.06 ac PERENNIAL STREAM F -609lf PROJECT BOUNDARY STUDY LIMITS INTERMITTENT STREAM G -425 lf INTERMITTENT STREAM H/HH -719 lf WETLAND C -0.03 ac WETLAND B 0.01 ac 1 2 3 4 5 6 NCDEQ STREAM FORM F NCDEQ STREAM FORM F USACE WETAND FORM D USACE UPLAND FORM DPD WETLAND D -0.24 ac ***USACE VERIFICATION 1/17/19*** 13
Murray Property
Mecklenburg Co., NC – 10/8/18
INTERMITTENT STREAM G – PHOTO 1 PERENNIAL STREAM F – PHOTO 2
Murray Property
Mecklenburg Co., NC – 10/8/18
WETLAND C – PHOTO 3
WETLAND D – PHOTO 4
Murray Property
Mecklenburg Co., NC – 10/8/18
NON-JURISDICTIONAL SWALE – PHOTO 5 NON-JURISDICTIONAL SWALE – PHOTO 6
Threatened & Endangered Species Report Threatened & Endangered Species
Report
Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species
Evaluation
For Murray Property
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
By: Lisa R. Gaffney
November 9, 2018
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GENERAL LANDSCAPE DESCRIPTION:
The Murray Property is located just north of San Gabriel Ave, and just east of
Long Creek, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The site can be found on
the Mountain Island Lake USGS Topographic Quadrangle Map; latitude is
35.2903 °N, longitude is 80.9827 °W. The topography consists of gently sloped
upland grading into moderate slopes and drainages with the elevation ranging
from 590 to 670ft. The site is in primary succession and in a highly disturbed
state as a result of timber harvesting. (Figure 1).
Figure 1:
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METHODOLOGY:
The US Fish and Wildlife Service website
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/mecklenburg.html was referenced to
determine the occurrence of Threatened, Endangered and Protected species for
Mecklenburg County North Carolina, the results of which are listed below (Table
1). Maps and aerial photographs were assembled, and the site was investigated
during the week of November 5, 2018
Table 1: Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species listed for
Mecklenburg County
County: Mecklenburg, NC
*Source: US Fish & Wildlife Service
**Data search on November 1, 2018
Group Name Status Record Status
Invertebrate Carolina Heelsplitter (Lasmigona
decorata)
Endangered Current
Invertebrate Rusty-patched Bumble Bee
(Bombus affinis)
Endangered Historic
Vascular Plants Smooth Coneflower (Echinacea
laevigata)
Endangered Current
Vascular Plants Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus
schweinitzii)
Endangered Current
Vascular Plants Michaux's Sumac (Rhus michauxii)Endangered Current
Vertebrate Northern Long-Eared Bat (Myotis
septentrionalis)
Threatened Probable/Potential
Vertebrate Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus
leucocephalus)
Protected under the Bald
and Golden Eagle
Protection Act
Current
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Three plant species with federal protection were included in the survey efforts:
Schweinitz’s Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), listed as Federally
Endangered, is typically found in open habitats which historically have
been maintained by wildfires and grazing bison and elk herds. Now most
occurrences are limited to roadsides, woodland and field edges, and utility
rights-of-way (ROW).
Smooth Coneflower (Echinacea laevigata), listed as Federally
Endangered, is typically found in open woods, cedar barrens, roadsides,
clear cuts, dry limestone bluffs and power line rights-of-way, requiring
abundant sunlight and little competition from other plant species.
Michaux’s Sumac (Rhus michauxii), listed as Federally Endangered,
requires habitat of sandy forests and woodland edges. This species
requires periodic fire as a part of its ecology.
A total of four animal species with federal protection are listed as potentially
occurring in Mecklenburg County:
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), protected by the Bald and Golden
Eagle Protection Act, typically inhabits forested areas near large bodies of
open water such as lakes, marshes, seacoasts and rivers, where there are
suitable fish populations and tall trees for nesting and roosting.
Carolina Heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata), listed as Federally
Endangered, is restricted to cool, clean, well-oxygenated water. Stable,
silt- free stream beds are required for this species. Typically stable areas
occur where the stream banks are well-vegetated with trees and shrubs.
Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis), listed as Federally
Threatened. During summer, northern long-eared bats roost singly or in
colonies underneath bark, in cavities, or in crevices of both live and dead
trees. Males and non-reproductive females may also roost in cooler
places, like caves and mines. It has also been found, rarely, roosting in
structures like barns and sheds. Northern long-eared bats spend winter
hibernating in caves and mines, called hibernacula.
Rusty-patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis), listed as Federally
Endangered, live in colonies that include a single queen and female
workers. Rusty-patched Bumble Bees historically occupied grasslands
and tallgrass prairies. Bumble bees need areas that provide nectar and
pollen from flowers, nesting sites (underground and abandoned rodent
cavities or clumps of grasses), and overwintering sites for hibernating
queens (undisturbed soil).
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RESULTS:
The site is characterized by disturbed, timbered woodlots; dirt logging roads;
scrub/shrub thickets; and stream corridors. There is a Sanitary Sewer Line right
of way along the stream on the western section of the site.
The disturbed, timbered land is covered in successional scrub/shrub and primary
succession species, with stump sprouts, young trees, and saplings of Short-leaf
Pine (Pinus echinata), Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), Sweet-gum
(Liquidambar styraciflua), Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana), Winged Elm (Ulmus
alata), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Redbud (Cercis canadensis), and
Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana). The stream corridors have some larger trees
remaining of similar species composition and including American Beech (Fagus
grandifolia), Red Oak (Quercus rubra), Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Black
Willow (Salix nigra), and Ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana).
Shrub/vine thickets are dominated by Blackberry (Rubus spp.), Winged Sumac
(Rhus copallina), Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus sp.), Chinese Privet Ligustrum
sinense), Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), Catbrier (Smilax spp.), and
Morning Glory (Ipomoea sp.).
Additional Herbs and Vines present include Ebony Spleenwort (Asplenium
platyneuron), Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), Japanese Stiltgrass
(Microstegium vimineum), Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia),
Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia), and Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans).
The assemblage of plants growing in the transitional edges of the disturbed dirt
roadsides and semi open areas includes Broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus),
Johnson Grass (Sorghum halepense), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans), Love
Grass (Eragrostis sp.), Gamma Grass (Tripsacum dactyloides), Purple Top
(Tridens flavus), Panic Grass (Panicum sp.), Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza
cuneata), Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia), Curly Dock (Rumex crispus),
Goldenrod (Solidago sp.), Brazilian Verbena (Verbena brasiliensis), Rabbit
Tobacco (Gnapthalium obtusifolium), St. John’s Wort (Hypericum sp.), Tickseed
(Bidens sp.), and Poke Weed (Phytolacca americana).
Threatened & Endangered/Protected Species Results
All potential habitats for Schweinitz’s Sunflower, Michaux’s Sumac and
Smooth Coneflower along the roadsides and woods edges were examined
and none of these species were present.
No habitat exists on the site for Bald Eagles, and there were no sightings
nor were any nesting sites observed.
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The on-site streams do not have the habitat characteristics required to
support populations of the Carolina Heelsplitter. Based on existing
documentation, Carolina Heelsplitter populations have not been previously
identified within this basin. No individuals were observed during the survey
nor would any be expected on-site.
Comparing this site location to the USFWS Asheville office’s website
(http://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/NLEB_in_WNC.html) it
appears that the site meets the “exempt” criteria which requires no further
action under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for the Northern
Long-eared Bat.
Comparing this site location to the USFWS Range Map for Rusty-patched
Bumble Bee
(https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/insects/rpbb/rpbbmap.html)
Mecklenburg County is in its Historic Range, and as such, Section 7
consultation is not needed. WEPG concludes that Rusty-patched Bumble
Bee is not present.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Based on the site investigation and the review of available data, WEPG did not
identify any protected species occurring on the subject property. No further
investigation of the presence of protected species on this site is recommended at
this time.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________
Lisa R. Gaffney
Biologist
November 9, 2018
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Curriculum Vitae for:
Lisa R. Gaffney
Biologist / Botanist
B.S. Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ms. Gaffney is a classically trained botanist and natural resource biologist, and has
conducted field work and investigative studies covering thousands of cumulative acres in
both North and South Carolina since 1996, including:
Cabarrus County NC Natural Heritage Inventory 1997-1998. Organized,
directed, and worked in field survey of natural areas in Cabarrus County for the
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
Lincoln County NC Natural Heritage Inventory 2000-2001. Organized, directed,
and worked in field survey of natural areas in Lincoln County for the North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys and Natural Communities
Evaluation for over 45,000 acres in North and South Carolina, 1996 - present.
Located and identified at least six previously unreported populations of Federally
Endangered Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii).
Located and identified four previously unreported populations of
Threatened Dwarf Heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora).
Located a previously unknown population of Federally Endangered Schweinitz's
Sunflower at Redlair Farm in Gaston County, NC. This discovery led (in part) to
the purchase of the site by the State of North Carolina Plant Conservation
Program, now called Redlair Preserve. This population has become a Recovery
Site for the species.
Participated in numerous Piedmont Prairie restoration projects in Mecklenburg,
Union, Cabarrus and Gaston Counties, North Carolina.
Supporting Documents Supporting
Documents
6/13/2019 Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC Mail - FW: [EXT] Murray Subdivision
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FW: [EXT] Murray Subdivision
1 message
Weston Boles <[e-mail]>Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 1:20 PM
To: Daniel Kuefler <[e-mail]>

Weston Boles, PE
Program Manager
WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

From: Weaver, Joshua <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2019 3:14 PM
To: Weston Boles <[e-mail]>
Cc: Connor Horn <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [EXT] Murray Subdivision

Weston,

Per Section 20-23(b)(1a) of the City of Charlotte Subdivision ordinance, existing stub streets must be extended into new
developments in their proper projections. The Aransas Road stub is an existing street stub, and must be extended in to
the proposed Murray Subdivision.

Please let me know if you need additional information.

Joshua Weaver
Program Manager, Subdivision Administrator

Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department
City of Charlotte
600 East 4th Street, 8th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202
D: 704.336.5720
[e-mail]