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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19930038 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19930313STATE o 14. State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor March 17, 1993 William Brut South College Associates Post Office Box 601 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402 Dear Mr. Brut: Subject: Proposed Fill in Wetlands or Waters Residential development New Hanover County DEM Project # 93038 Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Upon review of your request for Water Quality Certification to place fill material in 2.4 acres of wetlands or waters which are tributary to Barnard's Creek for residential development (Johnson Farms site) located at NC 132 in New Hanover County, we have determined that the proposed fill can be covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 2671 issued January 21, 1992. -A copy of the General Certification is attached. This Certification may be used in qualifying for coverage under Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 26. If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at 919/733-1786. Sincerely, reston Howard, Jr. P.E. APH:JD Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office Wilmington DEM Regional Office Mr. John Dorney Central Files P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, Nordi Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-4984 Fax,# 919-733-0513 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer IMPORTANT To rl C-- - ---- - Date ?.? WHILE YOU WERE OU M__.- _Ln_LL?- - L_1_1Gxr? of Phone AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION TELEPHONED PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGENT RETURNED YOUR CALL Message Signed N.C. Dept. of Environment. Health, and Natural Resources l`1ir7 - RnrvNwA P.- IMPORTANT To h q ,, , 3 Date Time-_ ILE,jlU WER?OUT Phone 1 AREA CODE NUMBER EXTEN510 TELEPHONED PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGENT RETURNED YOUR CALL Message 0 lq04V'y'\0V (- ned N.C. Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources L 1?? Printed on Recycled Paper MEMORANDUM INITIALS: Reviewer, _ TO: John Dorney WQ Supv : Planning Branch Date:--- -V 5 -A SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ***EACH ITEM MUST BE ANSWERED (N/A-NOT APPLICABLE)*** PERMIT YR: 93 PERMIT NO: 0000038 COUNTY: NEW HANOVEK APPLICANT NAME: JOHNSTON FARMS S.D. PROJECT-TYPE: SUBDIVISION FILL PERMIT_TYPE: NW26 COE_#: DOT #: RCD_FROM CDA: APP DATE _FRM_CDA: 01/14/93 REG_OFFICE: WIRO RIVER_AND._SUB_BASIN_#: 61 Ob I"+- STREAM-CLASS: C Sw STR__INDEX_NO: 1.0 -?? WL_IMPAC 1' : ON WL -'T'YPE : !,/r WL_REOUESTED : -I, YO W.L_ACR_EST? : Yle HYDRO_CNECT? : /N WL._SCORF. ( # ) : 14/14 MITIGATION?: Y/0 MITI GATTON._`1'YPE: MITI GATION_SI7.,E: /VM- cc: Regional Office Central Files MAR - 81994 i'_!? OUALATY IS WETLAND RATING SHEET A'T'TACHED?: Y/O RECOMMENDATION (Circle One): SSU' ISSITE!COND DENY DEM ID: 1 NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE ACTION ID: NATIONWIDE PERMIT JOINT FORM FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER CORPS OF ENGINEERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890 ATTN: CESAW-CO-E Telephone (919) 251-4511 WATER QUALITY PLANNING DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES P.O. BOX 29535 RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535 ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY Telephone (919) 733-5083 ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT. 1. OWNERS NAME: South College Associates 2. OWNERS ADDRESS: P.O. Box 601, Wilmington, N.C. 28402 3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): (919)791-2103 (WORK): (919)251-0034 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: N/A 5. LOCATION OF WORK (MUST ATTACH MAP). COUNTY: New Hanover NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Wilmington SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): 3 miles south of Wilmington on east side of N.C. 132, 1.3 miler north of intersection of N.C. 132 and U.S. 421 6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER: Barnard' 7. RIVER BASIN: Cape Fear 8. IS THIS PROJECT LOCATED IN A WATERSHED CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, OR WS II? YES [ ] NO [X] 9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROPERTY? YES ( ] NO [X] IF YES, EXPLAIN. 10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING WETLANDS, LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: 18.73 7/8/92 -2- 11. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING WETLANDS, IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT: FILLED: 2.40 DRAINED: .00 FLOODED: •00 EXCAVATED: 0 TOTAL IMPACTED: 2.40 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS ONLY): Fill of 2.40 AC. 404 wetlands 13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: street construction and home construction for single-family lot subdivision 14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS. fill in wetlands is necessary to allow street and building construction. 15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OR ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [X] NO ( ) by telephone 1/06/93 RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. 16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT? HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [X] NO [ ) by telephone 1/06/93 RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. 17. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY DEM: A. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, AND LAKES ON THE PROPERTY. B. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PROJECT. C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. 0. IF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT, ATTACH COPY. E. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? residential F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? sewer service will be provided by New Hanover County -/ / 2 3 OWNER'S SIGNATURE /? DATE /? ?1 i+f(? -t"' •, rye, !?I ?.\, ,,` II'1'i i .7 , s' i' A O a A m ? n+ 0 m om m- ! kR i i l lie U oa •" j, ? nj DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO December 17, 1992 Regulatory Branch Action ID. 199300683 Johnson Farms c/o Joseph Hill and Associates ATTN: Mr. Mike Marsh 1602 Harbor Drive Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Dear Mr. Marsh: Reference is made to the survey plat for the Johnson Farms property on South College Road, about one mile north of Monkey Junctionin the upper ends of the watersheds for Mott Creek and Barnards Creek in Wilmington, New Hanover ` County, North Carolina. The survey plat accurately reflects the limits of wetlands on the property. Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination of the limits of wetlands may be relied upon for a period not to exceed three years from the date of the survey plat. Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, prior Department of the Army approval is required for the discharge of dredged or fill material in waters of the United States, including wetlands. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Jeff Richter, Wilmington Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (919) 251-4636. Sincerely, ns Wr t Regul tory Branch hie 4Copy Furnished (with copies of delineation sheets): U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region IV Wetlands Regulatory Unit 345 Courtland Street, NE. Atlanta, Georgia 30365 Copy Furnished (without sheets): Whitestone, Inc. Post Office Box 32184 Raleigh, North Carolina 27622 DATA FORM ROUTINE WET LAND DEi cRMINATION (1987 COS Wetlanas Delineation Manual) Proiec-JSite: ApplicanVOwner. H,((&- a;jcr ?- ?_;..j Investigator: L< i.,. ; nC- Date: County: Scats: NJ - Do Normal Circumstances exist an the site? Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Is the area a potential Problem Area? YNo Na Yes 66- Community ID: Transact ID: _ Plot ID: (If needed. explain an reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant species tratum Indicator oominent plant Soeeree rr m Indicator -) , 11 ?.. 1T) it fq 1a. 4. _1 ......\ 12. S• 13. 6. 14. 3. 14. Percent of Dominant Speail" that are OBI. FACW or PAC (excluding PAC.). Remarks: HYDROLOGY Recorded Oats (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: _ stream. Lake. at Tide Gouge Primary Indicators: _ Aerial Photograchs Inundated Owe _ _ Saturated In Upper 12 Inches No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks _ Onrt Una* _ Sediment Deposits Feld Observenons: _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Soconcery Indicators (2 or more requiredl: Depth of Surface Water. (in.) _ Oxtdi=ed Root Channeis in Upper 12 Inches _ Water-Stoned Leaves Depth to Free Water in ft (in.) _ Local Soil Surwy Oats FAC•Neutral Test Denth to Saturated sag: (in.) _ Other (&Plann in Remarkal Remarks: ?cv.J w'n h ? i rJ?o ?? SOILS Mac Unit Name l (Seri d Ph C ?? ? es an ??1 oto): LC , r ?? L r V 1'\ v? ??i n Orainepa Class: Taxonomy (Suhprouo): _ Field Observations Confirm Mantled Typal Yea No Profile 0escriotton: 0epth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mortis Texture, Concretions, (inches) Hannon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Most) Abundance/Contrast Structure. ITC. Hydric Soil Indicators: _ Histosol _ Concretions Histic bipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils _ Sulfldio Odor _ Orgerua Streaking in Sandy Sails _ A4uic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Sails Ust _ Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydrio Soils Ust - Gloved or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (bmisin in Remorksi Remarks: WETLAND DETERMINATION r ' 'Hydrophvdc Vegetation Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? HYdric Soils Present? Y'as No (Circle) ' Yea Yes No (Circle) Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No\i Remarks: State: "N Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? /? Is the site significantly disturbed (A Y}. es) No Community 10: Is the area a potential Problem AreaNplcal Situation). t Yes) No) Transect 10: (If needed. explain an reverse.) Yes 1? plot ID: DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAPic OE i ERMINA T 10N (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) ProjectJSite: i,- h,?•,, ?"._,?. Applicant/0wner:.??, • . ,?, HI,II H<s?._ o i,, f"t Date: Investigator, .--71.-) County:, VEGETATION Dornrnan? plant Species Straturn indicator 2. ?cr-\ 4. tTf r4 ?^.c..,. r. c; - S. L -- S. a. Percent of Dominant Speaas that are OeL. FACN or RAC (excluding PAC-). Remarks: Recorded Data (Describe in Rarrtsrksl: Stream. Lake. or Tide Gauge - Aerial Photographs Other No Recorded Data Available HYDROLOGY Field Observations: Depth of Surface Water fin.) Depth to Free Water in ft (in.) Death to Saturated Sal: _on.) 0ominent Olen? Soeeree tre rn indicator 4. 10. 11. 12. ?- 13. 14. Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated Saturated in Upper 12 Inahes _ Water Mario Drift Lines Sediment Deposits _ Drainage Petteme in Wetlands Secondary indicators (2 or more requirodi: ?. Ondised Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches _ Water-Stoned Loaves Local Sail Survey Data _ FAC•Noutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) „ ^'^`Gy`t v nd?? !? 1^pr ?ZO n Remarks S SOILS Map Unit Name l3ariae and Pfiuel: yrc L'A Orsinage Class: Taxonomy (3ubgrouel: Reid Observenons Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Prefll eecrivtlon• Depth Matrix Color inched Horizon? (Munsell Moist) Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (Murrell Moist) Abundance/Contrest S tructure, etc. HYdric Soil Indicators: _ Histosol Concretions - Histic Epipodon _ -,::Fligh Organic Content in Surface Laver in Sandy Soils Sulf1dic Odor /6rgsruo Streaking in Songy Soils Aquia Moisture Regime _?Ltstsd on Local Hydric Soils List _ Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Sails list Cs leyed or Low-Chrome Colors _ _ Other (Explain in Remerttal Remarks: WETLAND DETERMINATION 'Nydrephyttc Vegetation Present? Welland Hydrology Present? Hydnc $oiis Present? Remarks: Yi>? No (Circle) es No is) No (Circles Is this Sampling Point Within a WedandT C-6 } No r JOSEPH S. HH,L, JR and ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS and PLANNERS 1602 HARBOUR DRIVE WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA TELEPHONE 919.799-1544 January 13, 1993 Mr. John Dorney Water Quality Planning Division of Environmental Management N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Subject: Application for Nationwide Permit #26 Johnson Farms New Hanover County Dear Mr. Dorney: MAILING ADDRESS: POST OFFICE BOX 5592-STA. I WILMINGTON, N.C. 28403-4155 _' Lti llf2J, f ?' '" 1? ' 1 11 i JAN 1 4 I f ,-7? ?nlnc CROUP Enclosed are seven (7) copies of the site plan and seven (7) copies of the completed application for Nationwide Permit #26 for proposed fill activities in wetlands at Johnson Farms subdivision. One (1) copy each of the plan and permit application has been sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for their use. Please review this application as soon as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, JOSEPH S. HILL, JR. and ASSOCIATES %? } V JSH/pat Joseph S. Hill, Jr., P.E. attachments cc: Mr. Jeff Richter JOSEPH S. HH1, AL and ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS and PLANNERS 1602 HARBOUR DRIVE WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA TELEPHONE 919.799.1544 January 13, 1993 Mr. Jeff Richter Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Regulatory Branch Post Office Box 1890 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 Subject: Application for Nationwide Permit #26 Johnson Farms New Hanover County Dear Mr. Richter: 03k MAILING ADDRESS: POST OFFICE BOX 5592-STA. WILMINGTON, N.C. 28403.41r I JAN 14 1993 ! INAiER liAI_I(Y SI i;il°;"i Enclosed is one (1) copy of the site plan and one (1) copy of the completed application for Nationwide Permit #26 for proposed fill activities in wetlands at Johnson Farms subdivision. Seven (7) copies each of the plan and permit application have also been sent to the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management for their use. Please review this application as soon as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, JOSEPH S. HILL, JR. and ASSOCIATES JSH at ?P Joseph S. Hill, Jr., P.E. attachemnts Vcc: Mr. John Dorney . 1 ? DEM ID: (-)3? NATIONWIDE PE IT REQUESTED ACTION ID: _ (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT ): JAN 14 00 vri ER ION. FORM FOR - ---" ". NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER WATER QUALITY PLANNING CORPS OF ENGINEERS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, P.O. BOX 1890 AND NATURAL RESOURCES WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890 P.O. BOX 29535 ATTN: CESAW-CO-E RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535 Telephone (919) 251-4511 ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY Telephone (919) 733-5083 ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT. 1. OWNERS NAME: South College Associates 2. OWNERS ADDRESS: P.O. Box 601, Wilmington, N.C. 28402 3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): (919)791-2103 (WORK): (919)251-0034 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: N/A 5. LOCATION OF WORK (MUST ATTACH MAP). COUNTY: New Hanover NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Wilmington SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): 3 miles south of Wilmington on east side of N.C. 132 1-3 miles north of intersection of N.C. 132 and U.S. 421 6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER: Barnard's Creek 7. RIVER BASIN: Cape Fear 8. IS THIS PROJECT LOCATED IN A WATERSHED CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, OR WS II? YES [ ) NO [X) 9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ) NO [X) IF YES, EXPLAIN. 10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING WETLANDS, LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: 18.73 7/8/92 -2- 11. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING WETLANDS, IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT: FILLED: 2.40 DRAINED: i0o FLOODED: .00 EXCAVATED: .00 TOTAL IMPACTED: 2.40 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS ONLY): Fill of 2.40 AC 404 wetlands 13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: street construction and home construction for single-family lot subdivision 14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS. fill in wetlands is necessary to allow street and building construction. 15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OR ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES (X] NO [ ] by telephone 1/06/93 RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. 16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT? HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [X] NO ] by telephone 1/06/93 RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. 17. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY DEM: A. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, AND LAKES ON THE PROPERTY. B. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PROJECT. C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. D. IF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT, ATTACH COPY. E. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? residential F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? sewer service will be provided by New Hanover County °3 OWNER'S SIGNATURE DA L \F 01- A Q Z A 1+1 N n.?a O •1 l ? t ;? E 5. ,, 2 p i ? 1 tR ? l? 1 '? :l N `\ 1 Cy U O ie V DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO December 17, 1992 Regulatory Branch Action ID. 199300683 Johnson Farms c/o Joseph Hill and Associates ATTN: Mr. Mike Marsh 1602 Harbor Drive Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Dear Mr. Marsh: Reference is made to the survey plat for the Johnson Farms property on South College Road, about one mile north of Monkey Junctionin the upper ends of the watersheds for Mott Creek and Barnards Creek in Wilmington, New Hanover ` County, North Carolina. The survey plat accurately reflects the limits of wetlands on the property. Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination of the limits of wetlands may be relied upon for a period not to exceed three years from the date of the survey plat. Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, prior Department of the Army approval is required for the discharge of dredged or fill material in waters of the United States, including wetlands. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Jeff Richter, Wilmington Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (919) 251-4636. Sincerely, ne Wr t hie Regul tory Branch 4Copy Furnished (with copies of delineation sheets): U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region IV Wetlands Regulatory Unit 345 Courtland Street, NE. Atlanta, Georgia 30365 Copy Furnished (without sheets): Whitestone, Inc. Post Office Box 32184 Raleigh, North Carolina 27622 DATA FORM ROUTINE WE LAND 0Ei cRMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Praiec'JSite: I oh = 1= M Date Appiicant/Owner: h,II d a,;<< ?- L_ County: Investigator: State: N ?- 00 Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No r ? Community ID: Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? s' No y e Transec; 10: Is the area a potential Problem Area? - Yes (Ia' Plot ID: ?- (if needed. explain on reverse.) A `{ VEGETATION Dominant dent Soeciea Stratum Indicator oominent 01ant SOecte! Srretum Indicator 4. _1 r..\ 12. S. 13. 6. 14. a. T e. Percent of Dominant $costs* that we 0BL. FAUN or PAC (excluding PAC.). Remarks: HYDROLOGY Recorded Oats (Describe in Remarks): - Stream. Lake. er Tide Gouge _ Aerial Pfiotograohe _ Other No Recorded Oats Available Wedand Hydrology Inoloatorst Primary Indicators: _ Inundated _ Saturated In Upper 12 Inches _ Water Marks _ Ontt Lines _ Sediment Osoouts Field Observenons: _ Orannage Pecterns in Wetlands Ssconoary Indicators (2 or more required): Depth of Surtace Water. (in.) _ Ondissd Root Channels in Upper t2 Inches _ Water•Staned Leaves Depth to Free Water In PIC (in.) _ Local Soil Survey Oats FAC•Nsutral Test Oenth to Saturated Sail: S ?1 (in.) _ _ Other (&tdain in Rematkol Remstks: ^ -` ?( 1 SOILS Mao Unit Name 1 1 1 I (S i L er es and Phase): F k-Ormnsps Class: Feld Observations Taxonomy (Subgrouol: Confirm Mooned Type? Yes No PtoHle Description: 0apth Matmt Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Conaretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. Hydria Soil Indicators: _ Histosol _ Concretions _ Histia Epipsdon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils _ Sulfldic Odor _ Orgsruo Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydria Soils Ust _ Reducing Conditions _ Listed an National Hydria Soils Ust _ Gloved or Low-Chrome Colors _ Other (Whin in Ramerksl Remarks: WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydraphydo Vegetation Preswit? Yis No (Clralsl (Circle) Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes, (Z;?' Hydria Soils Present? Yee No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yee No\ Remarks- oV DATA FORM ROUTINE WET LAND OEt cRMINA T 7CN (1987 COS Wetlands Oeiineation Manual) Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Is the site significantly disturbed (A Y? No typical Situation)? . ? No Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes <51 (if needed, explain on reverse.) Frojec'JSite: 1, 1- .-.?- Applicant/Cwner:.??, .._, i.. Flip a ic5t_ Date: t1 Ih.Ft:}?,,?` Coun Investigator. tY: C_ , r VEGETATION Domrnenr .°fent Seeciee Strarurn Iner? ca??or -;,rr. 4. s. L Q. 7. a. Percent of Dominant Species that srs BL FACN or PAC (exatuding PAC-). Remarks: HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (Describe in Ren+srks): Stream. Lake. or TWO Gauge Aenei Photographs Omer No Aaoordad Data Available Field Observations: Depth of Surface Water. an.) Depth to Free Water in ft (in.) Depth to Saturated Sail: G t. ? *- in.) S Cate: '% Community ID: Transect 10: Plot ID: Oontinent plant Soecree tr m Indicator 4. 10. 11. 12. 13. ?- 14. is. Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indiaatars: Inundated .W_r Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _ Water Menu Ontt Lines Sediment Deposits _ Drainage Patterns in Wetiands Seoanoery Indicators (2 or more required): Oindized Root Channeis in Upper 12 Inches _ Water-Stained Leaves Lacal Soil Survey Data _ FAC•Noutral Test Other (&vloin in Remarks) Remarks: , A 'Y% 3 SOILS Map Unit Name 1 l3erisa and Phan el: ! r fir. n1,r?, 11 L v„? ?4vc Drainage Class: Taxonomy (SubQraupl: Field Observation -?? 18 Confirm Mscpsd Typal Yea No Profft escrietion• Depth Matrix Color inched Horizon (Munsell Moist? Mottle Colors Mottle Texture. Concretions, (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contres S j tructure, etc. Hydric Soil Indicators: Hfstoscl Concretions Histlc Epipedon ?laigh Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidia Odor %6rganic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquio Moisture Regime _;1-1isted an Local Hydric Soils List _ Aeduoing Conditions , listed on National Hydric Sails List Gleyed or Low-Chrome Colors _ Other (Explain in Ranarksl Remarks: WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrephydc Vegetation Preserk? 'Y4 No (Clrolsi (prclal Wetland Hydrology Present? N No Hydric Soils Present? ia) No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es) No Remarks; 11