19951014 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19950105

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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November 9, 1995
Moore County
DEM Project # 951014
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. A. V. Autrey
2922 Greenbriar Drive
Sanford, N.C. 27330
Dear Mr. Autrey:
FIL E COPY
You have our approval to place fill material in 1.12 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose
of constructing the proposed N.C. Motorsports racing complex along US Highway 1, as you described
in your application dated 14 September 1995. After reviewing your application, we have decided that
this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 2671. This certification allows you
to use Nationwide Permit Number 26 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If
you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application.
For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification.
Additional written approval is needed for a stormwater management plan including wet detention
ponds before construction begins. Please contact Mr. Bradley Bennett at [phone] ext. 525 to
initiate the stormwater approval process. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local
permits before you go ahead with your project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and
its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section 401
of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Fayetteville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Central Files
Mr. Bradley Bennett
Mr. George Lankford; C. H. Blue & Associates 951014.1tr
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P_-O: Box 1890 .
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MA1
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BRANCI
440 =:Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
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ONE (1) COPY OF TIES 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: ` A. V. Autrey (Buyer is NC Motorsports )
2: Owners Address: 2922 Greenbriar Drive Sanford; NC 27330
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (.919) 776-6198 (Work):
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
John.Capewell Tel[phone]
NC Motorsports, Inc.
PO Box 3670, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3670
5. Location of work .(MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Moore
Nearest Town or City: Vass
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): South-West of intersection of S.R.
1826 (Thuriow Lake road) and US # 1*.
6. Name of Closest StreamJRiver: Allens Branch (tributary to Little Crain Creek)
7. River.Basin: ____Cape. Fear (Little River)
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS E? YES [ J NO [ )
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO [XJ
If yes, explain.
10. Estimated total number of acres of watr_rs of the U.S., including wetlands, located on prcjcct site:
2.3.58 acres
11. Numbcr of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Fill ed: 1.12
Drained: NA
Flooded: NA
Excavated: NA
Total Lmpact.cd: 1.12
12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11 " drawings only):
Dragstrip conplex (3/4 mile total length track), amusement track, parking area for
3000 cars, and r/v catrmround.. ;
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13. Purpose of praposed.work. Construction of the above facility for profit venture .
14. State reasons why,the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts:
Vay"? to fit the length of dragstrip within property constraints:
15. You are rcquiredd to contact the U S? Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Feder-ally listed or proposed for listing endangered or thrratetied species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affecud by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES 1 XI NO [ )
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the Statc 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(
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RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional inf,)M260a rentllrC.d by D-M:
A. Weiland delineation map shoring all wetlands, streams; and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photo=,.ph 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 siormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land'use of surrounding property? Woodland/abandoned agricultural fields.
F. If applicable, what is proposed metaod of sewage disposal?
Owner4gnature Date

A. V. Autrey, Jr.
2922 Greenbriar Drive
Sanford, NC 27330
Mr. Mike Hosey
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch.
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, N.C. 28402
Dear Mr. Hosey,
I am the current owner of the land where the proposed N. C. Motorsports racing facility is to be located.
This property is located approximately 1/2 mile north of Vass, NC, near the intersection of S. R 1826 and
U: S. Highway #1. I understand that permits need to be acquired for fill material that is to be placed in
jurisdictional. wetlands on the site.
John Capewell (Chief Executive Officer, N. C. Motorsports, Inc.) will act as my agent in matters
concerning jurisdictional wetlands on the aforementioned property. He has authority to sign in my stead in
these matters.
Sincerely
A. V. Autrey, Jr.
AVA/tsb
cc: John Capewell

NORTH CAROLINA MOTORSPORTS, INC.
Impact on Jurisdictional Wetlands
Preliminary Report
prepared by C. H. Blue & Associates, P.A.
Introduction
North Carolina Motorsports, Inc. (NCMS) plans to develop a -161 acre site in Moore
County, North Carolina. The site is located just north of the town of Vass, along U.S.
Highway #1 (US 1), near the intersection of US 1 and Thurlow Road (SR 1826). A Sig
mile drag strip and "Legends" track are to be located on the site.
The site is divided into three distinct tracts of land. The largest tract is located to the West
of US 1 and to the South of SR 1826. This tract contains 135.70 acres of land and 23.23
acres of jurisdictional wetlands. The second tract is located to the West of US 1 and to the
North of SR 1826. This tract contains 2.54 acres of land and no jurisdictional wetlands.
The third tract is located to the East of US 1, across from the first tract of land. This tract
contains 22.89 acres of land and 0.35 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. The total land area
contained in the site is 161.13 acres and the total jurisdictional wetland area is 23.58 acres.
Preliminary plans for the proposed project indicate that jurisdictional wetlands will be
impacted at three locations on the site. These plans indicate that approximately 1.12 acres
of wetlands would be impacted by filling.
NCMS has retained C. H. Blue and Associates, P.A. to assist with the planning and
permitting of the project.
Impact Areas
The locations of the three areas on the site where jurisdictional wetlands will be impacted
are at (A) the drag strip crossing, (B) the RN camp ground area, and (C) the RN camp
ground area and regular parking area near the railway right-of-way. The largest area of
impact (A) does not appear to have been disturbed by any type of development or farming
for at least one hundred (100) years. The stream which flows though this area is in a more
or less distinct channel. The stream is likely perennial, though this is not certain.
Vegetation consists of a thin canopy of large Black Gum (Nyssa), and smaller Red Maples
(Ater rubrum), and Tulip Poplars (Liriodendron tulipifera). The mid-canopy species
consist of Tulip Poplar, Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum), Sweet Bay (Magnolia
virginiana), and Smilax species. Shrub species consist of Virginia Willow (Itea
virginica), Viburnum (Viburnum nudum), Sweet Pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia), and Tag
Alder (Alnus serrulata). The herb layer contains predominately ferns (Osmunda
cinnamomea, Osmunda regalis) and sphagnum moss. Approximately 0.83 acres of
jurisdictional wetlands would be filled at this location by the proposed development.
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The second area (B) is an intermittent wetland in a wooded area. Due to the small extent
of this wetland it is nearly entirely overhung by surrounding large trees. In most instances,
trees within this wetland are very young, reaching barely into the mid-canopy. This area
may be a seasonal seepage area. Vegetative cover consists of Willow Oak (Quercus
phellos), White Oak (Quercus alba), Water Oak (Quercus nigra), and Sweet Gum
(Liquidambar styriciflua). Other vegetative cover consists of Yellow Jessamine
(Gelsemium sempervirens), Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens), grass species, and
mosses. Approximately 0.12 acres of jurisdictional wetlands would be filled at this
location by the proposed development.
The last area (C) may be associated with the adjacent field, (not presently in cultivation).
This wetland is an elongated seep or drain, and may be somewhat wet throughout most of
the year. Trees and shrubs surround this area, with no large trees in the wetter areas.
Canopy species consist of Red maple (Acer rubrum), Sweet Gum (Liquidambar
styriciflua), Willow (Salix spp), and Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda). Shrub species consist of
Sweet Bay (Magnolia virginia), Privet (Ligustrum spp), and Elderberry (Sambucus
canadensis). Herbaceous species include Knotweed (Polygonum spp), Goldenrod
(Solidago spp), Poison Oak (Toxcodendron toxocodendron) and ferns. Approximately
0.17 acres of jurisdictional wetlands would be filled at this location by the proposed
development.
Functions and Values
A primary function of wetland area A, as part of the larger wetland area, has been to filter
runoff from nearby agricultural fields. Many nearby fields are not presently cultivated and
the primary beneficial function of this area may now be wildlife habitat due to its diverse
vegetation. Loss of this area may impact wildlife due to the loss of connectivity between
wetland areas. The non-wetland areas immediately adjacent are forested and runoff from
these areas is presently limited.
The functions and values of wetland area B is limited due to its small size and location
within an undeveloped, undisturbed wooded area. Limited runoff flows into this wetland
and the other wetlands due to the high infiltration capacity of the surrounding sandy
(Candor series) soils. It may have limited function due to it's location above a small pond
(on adjacent property) where it may serve to buffer hydraulic and sediment loading of the
pond. Loss of this area may have limited impact upon-the pond.
The function of wetland area C is also limited due to its small size and location. Flow from
this area was not observed. The adjacent areas are previously cultivated fields with a
narrow buffer strip of wooded area between. This area likely filtered agricultural runoff
from the adjacent field (not presently cultivated). It may also function as an ephemeral
pool. The value of this area may be somewhat dependent upon cultivation of the nearby
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Endangered Species
No endangered species were observed on the site. Impact to the Red-Cockaded
Woodpecker (Picoides borealis) was discussed with Mark Cantrell, the U. S. Fish &
Wildlife Service official responsible for oversight of its recovery in the area. It was
determined that the site lies outside the known range of existing Red-Cockaded
Woodpecker colonies.
Client's Position
The presence of jurisdictional wetlands on the site were at first seen by NCMS as an
obstacle to development of the site. This position has changed during the course of
preliminary planning. The jurisdictional wetlands are now seen by NCMS as an asset by
creating a buffer area to help reduce noise pollution and reduce the occurrence of
individuals gaining entry without purchasing a ticket.
Summary
NCMS understands the need for compliance with all state and federal laws concerning
jurisdictional wetlands and their associated processes. The development of this site will
impact 1.12 acres of jurisdictional wetland at three different locations on the property. The
impact on jurisdictional wetlands and their associated processes has been considered
throughout the planning phase of the project. Design changes been made to minimize
impacts to jurisdictional wetlands. The area where the drag strip will cross is very diverse.
This area may have considerable wildlife value. The other areas are likely limited in
function and value due to their small size and location in the landscape. NCMS has
expressed their desire to work with state and federal officials in order to comply with the
aforementioned laws.
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Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationx•ide Permit #): 26
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Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILNfNGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MA2,'=_GEMENT? r?
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ATTN: CESAW CO-E Raleigh, N.C. 27607SEP
Telephone (919j 251-4511 ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone] WETLANDS GROUP
TER UAL117 SEGT11,-1,_..._ .
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO TH`E WAS OF ENG12,- ERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO_THE(N.C. DIVISION .OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: A.V. Autrey (Buyer is NC Motorsports ) „-
2: Owners Address: 2922 Greenbriar Drive Sanford; NC 27330
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): [phone]
(Work): -
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
. John;-Capewell Tel[phone]
NC Motorsports, Inc.
PO Box 3670, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3670
5. Location of work,.(MUST ATTACH MAP). County:
Nearest Town or City: Vass
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): South-West of intersection of S.R.
1826 (Thurlow Lake road) and US # 1'.
Moore
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Allens Branch (tributary to Little Crain Creek)
7. River Basin: Cape `Fear (Little River)
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS 1, or WS E? YES [ ) NO [ )
9. Have any Section 404 pemlits 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:
2.3.58 acres
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: 1.12
Drained: NA
Flooded: NA
Excavat.cd: NA
Total Lnpactcd: 1.12
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12. Description of proposed work (Anach PLANS-8 1127 X 11" drawings only):
Dragstrip conplex (3/4 mile total length track), amusement track, parking area for
3000 cars, and r/v canmround.. ;
13. Purpose Of:praposed_work: Construction of the above facility for-profit venture
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to tninimize wetland impacts
Only way to fit the length of dragstrip within property constraints:
15. You are required to contact the'U.S. Fish and Wildlife SeMce-(LJSFWS) and/of Na i6ff& vMrine Fishcrics Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatetied species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be afrectrd by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [X] NO[
]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the Statr 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[
]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
M.
17. Additional infozmztion rerlt rc d by DF?4:
A. Wetland delineation map shoring all wetlands, streams; and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photos. zph 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?_ Woodland /abandoned agricultural fields.
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal?
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A. V. Autrey, Jr.
2922 Greenbriar Drive
Sanford, NC 27330
Mr. Mike Hosey
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
.69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, N.C. 28402
Dear Mr. Hosey,
I am the current owner of the land where the. proposed N. C. Motorsports racing facility is to be located.
This property is located approximately 1/2 mile north of Vass, NC, near the intersection of S. R 1826 and
U. S. Highway #1. I understand that permits need to be acquired for fill: material that is to be placed in
jurisdictional wetlands on the site.
John Capewell (Chief Executive Officer, N. C. Motorsports, Inc.) will act as my agent in matters
concerning jurisdictional wetlands on the aforementioned property. He has authority to sign in my stead in
these matters.
Sincerely,
A. V. Autrey; Jr.
AVA/tsb
cc: John Capewell

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NORTH CAROLINA MOTORSPORTS, INC.
Impact.on Jurisdictional Wetlands
Preliminary Report
prepared by C. H. Blue & Associates, P.A.
.Introduction
North Carolina Motorsports, Inc. (NCMS) plans to develop a -161 acre site in Moore
County, North Carolina. The site is located just north of the town of Vass, along U.S.
Highway #1 (US 1), near the intersection of US 1 and Thurlow Road (SR 1826). A 3/8
mile drag strip and "Legends" track are to be located on the site.
The site is divided into three distinct tracts of land. The largest tract is located to the West
of US 1 and to the South of SR 1826. This tract contains 135.70 acres of land and 23.23
acres of jurisdictional wetlands. The second tract is located to the West of US 1 and to the
North of SR 1826. This tract contains 2.54 acres of land and no jurisdictional wetlands.
The third tract is located to the East of US 1, across from the first tract of land. This tract
contains 22.89 acres of land and 0.35 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. The total land area
contained in the site is 161.13 acres and the total jurisdictional wetland area is 23.58 acres.
Preliminary plans for the proposed project indicate that jurisdictional wetlands will be
impacted at three locations on the site. These plans indicate that approximately 1.12 acres
of wetlands would be impacted by filling.
NCMS has retained C. H. Blue and Associates, P.A. to assist with the planning and
permitting of the project.
Impact Areas
The locations of the three areas on the site where jurisdictional wetlands will be impacted
are at (A) tfie drag strip crossing, (B) the RN camp ground area, and (C) the RN camp
ground area and regular parking area near the railway right-of-way. The largest area of
impact (A) does not appear to have been disturbed by any type of development or fanning
for at least one hundred (100) years. The stream which flows though this area is in a more
or less distinct channel. The stream is likely perennial, though this is not certain.
Vegetation consists of a thin canopy of large Black Gum (Nyssa), and smaller Red Maples
(Ater rubrum), and Tulip Poplars (Liriodendron tulipifera). The mid-canopy species
consist of Tulip Poplar, Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum), Sweet Bay (Magnolia
virginiana), and Smilax species. Shrub species consist of Virginia Willow (Itea
virginica), Viburnum (Viburnum nudum), Sweet Pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia), and Tag
Alder (Alnus serrulata). The herb layer contains predominately ferns (Osmunda
cinnamomea, Osmunda regalis) and sphagnum moss. Approximately 0.83 acres of
jurisdictional wetlands would be filled at this location by the proposed development.
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The second area. (B) is an intermittent wetland in a wooded this wetland it is nearly entirely wetland area. D
trees 'Within this wetland are very Y overhung by surrounding large Due to the small extent
Young, reaching g arge?s most in stances,
p e to be a season sage area. Vegetative cover
barely in consists o e mid-cano , to ), White Oak pY• This area
(LiRuidam h s (Quercus alba), Water Oak Willow Oak (Quercus
"ggua)• Other vegetative coverQuercus nigra), and Sweet Gun,
(Gelsemium semper?'irens consists of
mosses. A r ), Partridge Berry (Mitch re ens Yellow Jessamine
pp oximately ella
0.12 acres of jurisdictional wetlands wo?r fipedies, and
location by the Proposed development. uld be
Thhe last area at this ciate Te wetland is an el ngat d seep oil drth the adjacent field, (not presentl in c
the Year. Trees a11, and may be somewhat wet throu ultuvaton).
and shrubs surround this area, with no large trees in the wetter
Canopy species consist of Red gout most of
anop ua)? Willow (S consist S PP), (Acer rubrum), Sweet areas.
Sweet Ba pp), and Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda). Gum (Ljquidambar
Y (Magnolia virginia), privet (Lyine (m s Shrub species consist of
canadensis). Herbaceous species include Knot, pp), and Elderbe
ana a spp), Poison Oak eed (Polygonum S P' ( Goldenrod
0.17 acres of jurisdictional wetlands would be filledatendron pp)? Goldenrod
development. )and ferns' Appromately
this location by the proposed
Functions and Values
A primary function of wetland area A, as part of the larger wetl
runoff from nearby agricultural fields. Many area
near
the by fields
vegetati are not presently cultivated to filter
tats " beneficial function of this area may now be wildlife
on. Loss of this area may habitat due
impact wildlife due to the loss of
wetland areas. The non-wetland areas immediately. to its diverse
these areas is presently limited connectivity between
adjacent are forested and runoff from
The functions and values of wetland area B is limited due to i
within an undeveloped, undisturbed wooded area. L
and location
mi•ned runoff isnoff flows small moo size this wetland
and the other wetlands due to the high (Candor series) soils. It may have limited infiltration capacity of the surrounding
(on adjacent grope function due to it's location above a small Psan
ody
Property) where it may serve to buffer hydraulic and s pond
pond. Loss of this area may have limited impact upon the Pond. sediment load
ing of the
The function of wetland area C is also limited due to its small this area was not observed. size and locator. Flow from
narrow buffer strip adjacent areas are previously cultivated fields with a
from the p of wooded area between
adjacent field (not presently cultivated sItrea. likely filtered agricultural runoff
pool. The value of this area may ) may also function as an ephemeral
field. Y be somewhat dependent upon cultivation of the nearby
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Endangered Species
No endangered species were observed on the site. Impact to the Red-Cockaded
Woodpecker (Picoides borealis) was discussed with Mark Cantrell, the U. S. Fish &
Wildlife Service official responsible for oversight of its recovery in the area. It was
determined that the site lies outside the known range of existing Red-Cockaded
Woodpecker colonies.
Client's Position
The presence of jurisdictional wetlands on the site ,were at first seen by NCMS as an
obstacle to development of the site. This position has changed during the course of
preliminary planning. The jurisdictional wetlands are now seen by NCMS as an asset by
creating a buffer area to help reduce noise pollution and reduce the occurrence of
individuals gaining entry without purchasing a ticket.
Summary
NCMS understands the need for compliance with all state and federal laws concerning
jurisdictional wetlands and their associated processes. The development of this site will
impact 1.12 acres of jurisdictional wetland at three different locations on the property. The
impact on jurisdictional wetlands and their associated processes has been considered
throughout the planning phase of the project. Design changes been made to minimize
impacts to jurisdictional wetlands. The area where the drag strip will cross is very diverse.
This area may have considerable wildlife value.. The other areas are likely limited in
function and value due to their small size and location in the landscape. NCMS has
expressed their desire to work with state and federal officials in order to comply with the
aforementioned laws.
George K. Lankford
Thomas S. Blue
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