20190998 Ver 1_USFWS Review pkg_20190724

MCADAMS PROTECTED SPECIES ASSESSMENT > WDF-17000
July 24, 2019
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Via [e-mail]
RE: Protected Species Assessment
Park Apartments
Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC
Dear Mr. Hammond,
McAdams conducted a protected species assessment for the proposed redevelopment of the Park Apartments
property in support of an anticipated application for a Section 404 Clean Water Act permit. The 14 -acre site lies on
the southwest side of Ephesus Church Road just east of US 15-501 in Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC. The proposed
redevelopment will include demolition of an existing apartment complex and construction of approximately 417
new multi -family units in multiple buildings and associated driveways, parking areas, stormwater management
facilities, amenity areas and utilities. Sanitary sewer service will be connected to the existing outfall to the
southwest side of the site and water will be connected to existing lines in Fordham Boulevard and Ephesus Church
Road. Additionally, Elliott Road will be extended through the site to connect to Ephesus Church Road. The Elliott
Road extension will be designed by Kimley-Horn & Associates for the Town of Chapel Hill. On-site stormwater
facilities will address the new impervious area for the Elliott Road extension and Ephesus Church Road widening in
addition to the proposed development. Figure 1 depicts the location of the project study area on the US Geological
Survey (USGS) Chapel Hill, NC 7.5 -minute quadrangle topographic map.
White Store -Urban land complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes map unit occupies much of the study area. Figure 2 shows
the location of the project study area on the Web Soil Survey map. The site is currently developed with several
existing apartment buildings and associated driveways and parking lots with isolated forested areas. Other land use
in the vicinity includes residential and commercial developments with forested land interspersed. The existing site
conditions are shown on the attached Aerial Map of the project area (Figure 3).
On July 10, 2019, McAdams used the US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC)
website to obtain a list of threatened and endangered species that may occur in the proposed project location and/or
may be affected by the proposed project. This process generates an Official Species List that is summarized in Table
1. No Critical Habitats were identified within the project area or its vicinity. A list of natural heritage resources was
obtained from the NC Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) on July 10, 2019. One managed area record (Orange County
Open Space) is documented within one mile of the project area, as depicted in the attached annotated Natural
Heritage Map. Ten rare species element occurrences, including two records for the federally endangered smooth
creating experiences through experience 2905 Meridian Parkway, Durham, NC 27713 / 919. 361. 5000

MCADAMS PROTECTED SPECIES ASSESSMENT > WDF-17000
coneflower, are documented within one mile of the project area. No natural areas are documented within one mile
of the project study area.
Table 1. Federally Protected Species for the Project Study Area
(7/10/2019)
Scientific Name T
Common Name
Federal Status
Clams
Fusconaia masoni
Atlantic Pigtoe
Proposed Threatened
Flowering Plants
Echinacea laevigata
Smooth Coneflower
Endangered
Rhus michauxii
Michaux's Sumac
Endangered
Information regarding the appearance and habitat for each species identified were compiled. McAdams staff
routinely visits the NC Botanical Garden to observe protected species identified on Official Species Lists during
different stages of their life cycle including into senescence. Before beginning a field survey for the protected species
that may occur within the project study area, McAdams staff visited the North Carolina Botanical Gardens to visit
populations of Michaux's sumac and smooth coneflower to help establish the most appropriate search image for
these species. On April 9, 2019 and July 19, 2019, McAdams staff evaluated the site for potential protected species
habitat. Photographs taken during the field evaluations are provided in Appendix A. Descriptions of protected
species and their habitats and biological opinions for each species are provided below.
Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni) — Proposed Threatened
Biological Opinion: No effect
"Appearance: The shell of the Atlantic pigtoe is a chunky, rhombus shape, like that of a pig's hoof/toe. There is a
distinct posterior ridge. The outer surface of the shell is yellow to dark brown and parchment -like, while the inner
layer is iridescent blue to salmon, white, or orange. Although larger specimens exist, the Atlantic pigtoe rarely
exceeds 2 inches in length. Young individuals may have greenish rays across the entire shell surface. When collected
fresh, the interior surface (nacre) in the shell tends to be salmon colored and sometimes iridescent. Atlantic pigtoe
has interlocking hinge "teeth" on the inside of the shell to help keep the two valves in proper alignment." (USFWS
2018)
"Habitat: The preferred habitat of the Atlantic pigtoe is coarse sand and gravel, and rarely in silt and detritus.
Historically, the best populations existed in small creeks to larger rivers with excellent water quality, where flows
were sufficient to maintain clean, silt -free substrates." (USFWS 2018)
McAdams staff evaluated Booker Creek within the project area for potential Atlantic pigtoe habitat on July 19, 2019.
Due to the absence of mussel shells, the urban nature of the stream with suspended sediments and primarily sandy
substrate and the lack of an NHP element occurrence within one mile of the project area, McAdams has determined
that the project area lacks suitable habitat for Atlantic pigtoe. McAdams staff provided photographs of the project
area and stream substrate to the USFWS Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office on July 19, 2019 requesting
creating experiences through experience 2 of 5

MCADAMS PROTECTED SPECIES ASSESSMENT > WDF-17000
comment on our finding that Booker Creek does not provide suitable habitat for the Atlantic pigtoe. A response has
not been received at this time.
Smooth Coneflower (Echinacea laevigata) — Endangered
Biological Opinion: No effect
"Description: Smooth coneflower is a perennial herb in the Aster family (Asteraceae) that grows up to 3.3 feet tall
from a vertical root stock. The large elliptical to broadly lanceolate basal leaves may reach eight inches in length and
three inches in width and taper into long petioles toward the base. They are smooth to slightly rough in texture. The
stems are smooth, with few leaves. The mid -stem leaves are smaller than the basal leaves and have shorter petioles.
Flower heads are usually solitary. The rays of the flowers (petal -like structures) are light pink to purplish in color,
usually drooping, and 2 to 3.2 inches long. Flowering occurs from late May through mid-July and fruits develop from
late June to September. The fruiting structures often persist through the fall. Reproduction is accomplished both
sexually (by seed) and asexually (by rhizome).
"Habitat: Smooth coneflower is typically found in open woods, glades, cedar barrens, roadsides, clearcuts, dry
limestone bluffs, and power line rights-of-way, usually on magnesium and calcium rich soils associated with
amphibolite, dolomite or limestone (in Virginia), gabbro (in North Carolina and Virginia), diabase (in North Carolina
and South Carolina), and marble (in South Carolina and Georgia). Smooth coneflower occurs in plant communities
that have been described as xeric hardpan forests, diabase glades or dolomite woodlands. Optimal sites are
characterized by abundant sunlight and little competition in the herbaceous layer. Natural fires, as well as large
herbivores, historically influenced the vegetation in this species' range. Many of the herbs associated with Smooth
coneflower are also sun -loving species that depend on periodic disturbances to reduce the shade and competition of
woody plants." (USFWS 2017c)
The NC NHP report generated on July 10, 2019 indicates that there are two element occurrences of smooth
coneflower within a one -mile radius of the project area. On April 9, 2019, a McAdams staff member conducted a
reconnaissance of the project area. Neither suitable habitat for smooth coneflower nor occurrences of smooth
coneflower were observed. The project area is currently developed; vegetated areas include scattered trees and
regularly maintained lawn areas.
Michaux's Sumac (Rhus michauxii) — Endangered
Biological Opinion: No effect
"Description: Michaux's sumac is a rhizomatous, densely hairy shrub, with erect stems from one to three feet in
height. The compound leaves contain evenly serrated, oblong to lanceolate, acuminate leaflets. Most plants are
unisexual; however, more recent observations have revealed plants with both male and female flowers on one
plant. The flowers are small, borne in a terminal, erect, dense cluster, and colored greenish yellow to white.
Flowering usually occurs from June to July, while the fruit, a red drupe, is produced through the months of August to
October." (USFWS 2017b)
"Habitat: Michaux's sumac grows in sandy or rocky open woods in association with basic soils. Apparently, this plant
survives best in areas where some form of disturbance has provided an open area" (USFWS 2017b). Although the
creating experiences through experience 3 of 5

MCADAMS PROTECTED SPECIES ASSESSMENT > WDF-17000
USFWS website states that Michaux's sumac grows in open woods in association with basic soils, the species
recovery plan states that the species grows in "open woods on acidic soils with low cation exchange capacity"
(USFWS 1993).
On July 10, 2019, a McAdams staff member conducted a reconnaissance of the project area. The project area is
currently developed; vegetated areas include scattered trees and regularly maintained lawn areas. Neither suitable
habitat for Michaux's sumac nor occurrences of Michaux's sumac were observed. NCNHP data from July 2019
indicates no documented occurrences of Michaux's sumac within one mile of the project study area.
Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis) — Threatened
Biological Opinion: No Effect
"Appearance: The northern long-eared bat is a medium-sized bat with a body length of 3 to 3.7 inches but a
wingspan of 9 to 10 inches. Their fur color can be medium to dark brown on the back and tawny to pale -brown on
the underside. As its name suggests, this bat is distinguished by its long ears, particularly as compared to other bats
in its genus, Myotis."
"Winter Habitat: Northern long-eared bats spend winter hibernating in caves and mines, called hibernacula. They
use areas in various sized caves or mines with constant temperatures, high humidity, and no air currents. Within
hibernacula, surveyors find them hibernating most often in small crevices or cracks, often with only the nose and
ears visible."
"Summer Habitat: During the summer, northern long-eared bats roost singly or in colonies underneath bark, in
cavities or in crevices of both live trees and snags (dead trees). Males and non -reproductive females may also roost
in cooler places, like caves and mines. Northern long-eared bats seem to be flexible in selecting roosts, choosing
roost trees based on suitability to retain bark or provide cavities or crevices. This bat has also been found rarely
roosting in structures, like barns and sheds." (USFWS SE Region 2018)
Northern long-eared bat is not listed on the USFWS Durham County list.
Conclusions/Recommendations
McAdams has concluded that there is no suitable habitat for federally protected species within the project area. No
Federally Threatened or Endangered species were observed during field surveys conducted by McAdams. A
biological opinion of "no effect" was determined for Atlantic pigtoe, smooth conflower, Michaux's sumac and
northern long-eared bat. We request your review and comments on this protected species assessment.
creating experiences through experience 4 of 5

MCADAMS PROTECTED SPECIES ASSESSMENT > WDF-17000
Sincerely,
MCADAMS
Kelly Roth
Environmental Consultant II, Water Resources
Attachments:
Figure 1. USGS Map
Figure 2. Soil Survey Map
Figure 3. Aerial Map
Species Conclusions Table
Appendix A. Habitat Photographs
USFWS Official Species List (7/10/2019)
NCNHP Site Information (7/10/2019)
Literature Cited
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2018. "Northern Long -Eared Bat Fact Sheet." Northern Long -Eared Bat I Species
Information, 12 Mar. 2018, www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/mammals/nleb/nlebFactSheet.html.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (N. Murdock and J. Moore.). 1993. Michaux's Sumac Recovery Plan. Atlanta, Georgia:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 30 pp.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office. 2017a. Michaux's Sumac I Species
Information, www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/es michauxs sumac.html.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office. 2017b. Smooth Coneflower I Species
Information, www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/es smooth coneflower. html.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Southeast Region. 2018. Atlantic Pigtoe I Species Profile,
https://www.fws.gov/southeast/wildlife/mussels/atlantic-pigtoe/.
creating experiences through experience 5 of 5

MCADAMS PROTECTED SPECIES ASSESSMENT > WDF-17000
Appendix A.
Habitat Photographs
Photo 1. Booker Creek showing primarily sandy substrate with suspended silt (7/19/2019)
Photo 2. Booker Creek showing primarily sandy substrate with suspended silt (7/19/2019)
creating experiences through experience 1 of 2

MCADAMS PROTECTED SPECIES ASSESSMENT > WDF-17000
Photo 3. Booker Creek showing water with high turbidity (4/9/2019)
creating experiences through experience 2 of 2

�� J► � .moi
_C' an aha= J a �'cua IoM`s
pel.Hi[li
' N`6"
op0Lh
I
d�
NOTES:
1. USGS; 7.5 MINUTE, QUAD, CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA; 2016
2. LAT: 35.933195, LONG: -79.021569
0 1,000
2,000
FIGURE 1. USGS TOPOGRAPHIC VICINITY MAP
0000=30i
Feet
PARK APARTMENTS
1 inch = 2,000
feet
CHAPEL HILL, ORANGE COUNTY, INC
VERSION:
1
DATE:
4/30/2019
MCADAMS
JOB NO:
WDF-17000
DRAWN BY:
burdette
X:\Projects\WDF\WDF-17000\Storm\Natural
Resources\GIS\WDF17000 Park Fig1USGS.mxd,4/30/20198:11:04AM,burdette

rr' '� `�-•fir, �.,� � It��.' ;. � � � GFS �'� n_
wt i JA
PROJECT AREA
CAF
� Fns L r
;
e
kAs>3f�fci. �tf1E'-'. ~�- �t � �-]r Wit: •
1'I liiR`
' ti lr
�yy'S
146 11 yr EYir7:[
-, °• [ped: :•.
NT �rCs - { fir.• • S, :'r'Fys,
1 Ur
ti Ww t
Wrnf.vrof-
✓ fi 7 y. `r.
a t
'� AaiT �� - • Wrnr �
V.7
.�
Ai
Air, w Writs LY-+�
5[d�i� .LAG '� y►rr:-f . .r rAuC,
llrr U nL.r Wf"IL r ' IJ Wxf:�
AC' WSkY A.rd. Aa
c r w a.
4 � �' app.- � �• iL} uh
1 �
.. W mD r r
CHAP HI�
A,(
- �vw 5b
AL: [
ilt . E AIM
' 5 f W w
Apc
jy� .Y�•��1 fly �}�
UF
Ur
1i ! >• _
{ v Sb r•�e ': E ERE, DeL r e, U G I e p, INCREMENT P, NRC Es
C ' AVC
' y" 1p I d GCC, ,©p�enStree p ,Ib d t e GIS Userr�
r•;Ii •-�`r ls�, C
NOTES:
1. NRCS; SOIL SURVEY SHEET 26 AND 30, ORANGE COUNTY, NC (1977)
2. LAT: 35.933195, LONG: -79.021569
0 833.5 1,667
FIGURE 2. NRCS SOIL SURVEY Feet
PARK APARTMENTS 1 inch = 1,667 feet
CHAPEL HILL, ORANGE COUNTY, NC VERSION: 1
DATE: 5/3/2019
McAUAMS JOB NO: WDF-17000
DRAWN BY: burdette
X:\Projects\WDF\WDF-17000\Storm\Natural Resources\GIS\WDF17000 Park Fig2SS.mxd, 5/3/2019 6:40:13 AM, burdette

has .. � �,� '*��,• ..
0.
• . • � ,+yam
� a -moi, '�'` t'ij�' �� ';7�•, °
Tr xs yh P
- _; •+ 1tt5' _ l•l �" 'r`1W.• 7ti 4
5.. ` r!•.'f '�'YF". f ' L. 4 _ �•
."'lir _ ,iii^ ;• t'' ' - ({ ..,: ,rr
if: %-• a�.;. •.� I ,1y i .moi."a
�; Vr
Vii.• �� :y "�r� -r.
'•��• tri � •. • . -.: - y��•••r1 1�.• _ lm t _ r :. ' .• . ,
-s;'f.' r• _psi, x,. _ fi J7F. � err ,fV��1,� �
• � - _ ., ,i'� y .� 1. r 1:�'s. 6 a� r @- , � - =.�P o e o . o �G��00G� F3�-l�

Species Conclusions Table
Project Name: Park Apartments
Date: 7/24/2019
/ Resource Name
Conclusion
ESA Section 7 / Eagle Act Determination
Notes / Documentation
-Species
Atlantic Pigtoe
No suitable habitat present
No effect
A habitat assessment by a qualified
Fusconaia masoni
surveyor indicated that there is not suitable
habitat within the project area
Michaux's Sumac
No suitable habitat present
No effect
A habitat assessment by a qualified
Rhus michauxii
surveyor indicated that there is not suitable
habitat within the project area
Smooth Coneflower
No Suitable habitat present
No effect
A habitat assessment by a qualified
Echinacea laevigata
surveyor indicated that there is not suitable
habitat within the project area
Critical Habitat
No critical habitat present
No effect
Bald Eagle
Unlikely to disturb nesting
No Eagle Act Permit Required
No known nest within action area and not
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
bald eagles
within 5 miles
Northern Long-eared Bat
Suitable habitat present
No effect
NLEB not listed for Orange County
Myotis septentrionalis
Acknowledgement: I agree that the above information about my proposed project is true. I used all of the provided resources to make an
informed decision about impacts in the immediate and surrounding areas.
nature
7/24/2019
Date

o-i� kw�weio-t
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To:
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2019-SLI-1219
Event Code: 04EN2000-2019-E-02771
Project Name: Park Apartments
July 10, 2019
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The species list generated pursuant to the information you provided identifies threatened,
endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical
habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by
your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended
(16U.S.C. 1531 etseq.).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally -listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally -protected species list, information on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or

07/10/2019 Event Code: 04EN2000-2019-E-02771
evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes
If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally -listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally -protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/
eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://
www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http://
www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws. o� rorrybirds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/towers/
comtow.html.
Not all Threatened and Endangered Species that occur in North Carolina are subject to section 7
consultation with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, sea
turtles,when in the water, and certain marine mammals are under purview of the National Marine
Fisheries Service. If your project occurs in marine, estuarine, or coastal river systems you should
also contact the National Marine Fisheries Service, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis
of this office at [e-mail].

07/10/2019 Event Code: 04EN2000-2019-E-02771
Attachment(s):
• Official Species List

07/10/2019 Event Code: 04EN2000-2019-E-02771
Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
[phone]

07/10/2019 Event Code: 04EN2000-2019-E-02771
Project Summary
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2019-SLI-1219
Event Code: 04EN2000-2019-E-02771
Project Name: Park Apartments
Project Type: DEVELOPMENT
Project Description: The 14 -acre project area is located on the southwest side of Ephesus
Church Road approximately 290 feet southeast of the intersection of
Ephesus Church Road and Legion Road in Chapel Hill, Orange County,
North Carolina. The proposed development will include approximately
417 multi -family units in multiple buildings in general accordance with
the attached concept plan from The Housing Studio (THS). Sanitary
sewer service will be connected to the existing outfall to the southwest
side of the site and water will be connected to existing lines in Fordham
Boulevard and Ephesus Church Road. The extension of Elliott Road
through the site will be designed by Kimley-Horn & Associates for the
Town of Chapel Hill. On-site stormwater treatment and/ or detention will
be required to treat the increase in impervious area above the existing. To
the extent practical the stormwater treatment will address the new
impervious area for Elliott Road extension and Ephesus Church Road
widening.
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:
www.google.com/maps/place/35.933140797217575N79.02134122682648W
Counties: Orange, NC

07/10/2019 Event Code: 04EN2000-2019-E-02771 3
Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 3 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheriesl, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
Clams
NAME STATUS
Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni Proposed
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. Threatened
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5164
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws. og v/ecp/species/5217
Smooth Coneflower Echinacea laevigata Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3473
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.

2 ONE Roy Cooper. Governor
�■ NC DEPARTMENT OF
ommmo NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES Susi Hamilton. Secretary
i i■i
Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
NCNHDE-9596
July 10, 2019
Alec Pierzga
The John R. McAdams Company Inc.
2905 Meridian Pkwy
Durham, NC 27713
RE. Park Apartments, WDF-17000
Dear Alec Pierzga:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database indicates that
there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or
conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there
may be no documentation of natural heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not
imply or confirm their absence, the area may not have been surveyed. The results of this query
should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In the event that rare
species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update our
records.
The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is found within the project area or is indicated within a one -mile radius of
the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for
guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
httr)s://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund
easement, or Federally -listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rod nev.butlerWncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
0EPAR7MENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
121 W. JONES STREET RALEIGH_ NC 27603 • 1651 MAIL SERVICE C1-W'ER. RALDGH. NC 27691
OFC+119,7Q713E20 • PAX 91!:r.707,91?1

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Park Apartments
Project No. WDF-17000
July 10, 2019
NCNHDE-9596
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
EO ID
cientific Name
Common NameElement
Status Status
Group
Rank
M i
Observation
Occurrence
5 -Very
--- Significantly
G3
S2
Date]fth
Rank
Butterfly
34564
Erynnis martialis
Mottled Duskywing
1952-07-01
H
Dragonfly or
33764
Somatochlora
Coppery Emerald
2004 -Pre
H?
Damselfly
S1S2
georgiana
Ra re
Vascular Plant
34235
Crataegus succulents
Fleshy Hawthorn
1932 -Pre
H
Vascular Plant
8524
Dichanthelium
Ringed Witch Grass
1902 -Pre
H
Peripheral
annulum
3 -Medium
Endangered Endangered
Vascular Plant
3598
Echinacea laevigata
Smooth Coneflower
1922-05-27
X
Vascular Plant
26981
Echinacea laevigata
Smooth Coneflower
1992
X
Vascular Plant
3221
Liatris squarrulosa
Earle's Blazing -star
1944-10-07
H
Vascular Plant
36779
Orbexilum
Sampson's Snakeroot
1898-07
H
pedunculatum
Peripheral
Vascular Plant
5981
Parthenium
Glade Wild Quinine
1949-05-08
X?
auriculatum
Throughout
Vascular Plant
22304
Tridens chapmanii
Chapman's Redtop
1894-08-21
H
No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Page 2 of 4
Accuracy
Federal State
Global
State
Status Status
Rank
Rank
M i
5 -Very
--- Significantly
G3
S2
Low
Ra re
5 -Very
--- Significantly
G3G4
S2?
Low
Ra re
5 -Very
--- Significantly
G5
S1S2
Low
Ra re
Peripheral
4 -Low
--- Significantly
G4
S1
Ra re
Peripheral
3 -Medium
Endangered Endangered
G2G3
S1S2
3 -Medium
Endangered Endangered
G2G3
S1S2
4 -Low
--- Significantly
G4G5
S2
Ra re
Peripheral
5 -Very
--- Significantly
G5
S1
Low
Ra re
Peripheral
4 -Low
--- Significantly
G3G4
S3
Ra re
Throughout
5 -Very
--- Threatened
G5T3
S1S2
Low

Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Orange County Open Space Orange County. multiple local government Local Government
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s:Z/ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/helr). Data query generated on July 10, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q2 Apr 2019.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
Page 3 of 4

NCNHDE-9596: Park Apartments
Arg—n. HIN. rern .seen to ovk j Da"m", Gi
kirkw ood
Ui irc„c Laka Foto t Winill r _ At Ch ill v Calor n
- - -f„, F.f race Y -'✓�
L.r...
ErwN Vflla p°
•
�r..r, ['�r �' s .`.OeOlalnf HIY
•.\ M kir Gr.pnr
PIaoR Coeyrvre HMI
• V:' ,T - �rS} k1 Clilrrt'I.r F'sr T
Foir: iPln. ICnoO
i.:.iir” r- !�' •
Cl ar \ n x'Pp + �,9�ya I'. CY f SqH AI• fl i
slmrin.rllald 0.t py,. CINryI, Hrl •v'
Gos einy ! an
F. kl.norla Pd OakWwyP0lnt
.
-
x- S yy7 Place
HIM• •o^ .P� Abbott•
iI� ? \ � d Colony t Loci
.- Coker HII[ Axy. Vernon Hllfk S� �'� sFr•. Lek.
I;,S Ramr PWS
Frankl bl `'q Turnnerry �wx t
C J _ i
The Meadow.
r' Carl[Ww Cn[..IrY Wond�.
f-� ~ Eeree Hille
R�ycc-
�o1eSTltn 10,
K.t W N
., .tir.
R' aLl�c • 1" , .. {Prr.syy Cnnn Ful
Wla wr.
Mount Iddon Hillu, u✓• f� Plxe iff
v -
Seg#has ° �" p of old .-
uew.ner - � � gflar Cil YF
doe
It
1 x•r.a�•r IYlrw
\ L
°p Fr ankku r Volley Par } hxr.,n,y ('nrys urar•�..
e NO
MITI -- •.r'ar
in. O.ak.
n••el ret y o -
N 5i[el Tenney
Circle \
- Davie L]Ica-.��
E 44
WL'' •• ' - Cirde
'. Gleet Lennox -
Franklin -R vaemvy - 1
r' -' S Hl.fanc OIee1L1 - -
July 10, 2019
❑ Project Boundary
Buffered Project Boundary
Managed Area (MAREA)
Page 4 of 4
1:22,103
0 0.175 0-35 0.7 ml
0 0.3 0.6 1.2 km
Saumas: Esn, HERE, Garmn, Iruerrrnp, increment P Corp- GESCO. USGS,
FAG, NPS, NRCAM, GmBase, IGH, Kadas[er NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan-
METi, Esri China lHong Kang), lG Ope Str" Wp conpibutms, and the GIS
Uwr Con nity