19960611 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19960626

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Crescent Resources, Inc.
400 South Tryon Street
Suite 1300
Charlotte, NC 28201-1003
Dear Sirs:
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December 4, 1996
Mecklenburg County
WQC 401 Project #960611
You have our approval to place fill material in 0.30 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of
constructing a commercial site at Lakemont West, as you described in your application dated 24 November
1996. 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. If total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be
required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must
follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In addition, you should get any other federal, state
or local permits before you go ahead with your project. Also this approval will expire when the
accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
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 Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
PsJr. E
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Len Rindner
960611.Itr
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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LEONARD S. RINDNER
Environmental Planning Consultant 7113 Hickory Nut Drive
Landscape Architecture Raleigh, NC 27613
Land Planning [phone]
November 24, 1996
Mr. Steve Lund
US Army Corps of Engineers - Reg. Field Office
151 Patton Avenue - Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801 - 5006
Mr. John R. Dorney - Water Quality Planning
Division of Environmental Management - NCDEHNR
Environmental Science Laboratories
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Re: Withdrawal of Nationwide Permit #26 to fill 0.82 acres at Lakemont West 88 Acre Business
Park and Transportation/Distribution Facility Charlotte Mecklenburg County
Dear Sirs:
On behalf of my client, Mr. Dirk Johnston of Crescent Resources, Inc., I am advising you that the site plan
for the proposed development has been modified in such a way that the 0.82 acres of wetlands impacts that
your office authorized with additional conditions will no longer be required. This modification is attributed
to changing economic considerations, and very difficult existing soil conditions. The revised plans depict
wetland impacts of less than 1/3 acre in headwaters.
We would appreciate at your earliest convenience a confirmation letter of eligibility or reissuance of a
General Water Quality Certification to utilize Nationwide Permit #26 to impact + 0.30 acres to develop this
project for our record
Thank you again for your consideration and approval of our previous submittal. Please let me know if you
have any questions or require further explanation.
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Y ard S. Rindner, PWS
Environmental Planning Consultant
cc. Mr. W. Dirk Johnston
Crescent Resources, Inc.
400 South Tryon Street, Suite 1300
P.O. Box 1003
Charlotte, NC 28201-1003
Ms. Jane Alexander - ColeJenest & Stone
Mr. Michael Cole - ColeJenest & Stone
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources &64 • •
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Ho Governor p EH N F=t
Jonathan B B. . Howa s,Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 24, 1996
Mecklenburg County
DWQ Project # 960611
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL- CONDITIONS
Crescent Resources, Inc.
400 South Tryon Street
Suite 1300
P.O. Box 1003
Charlotte, NC 28201-1003
Dear Sirs:
You have our approval to place fill material in 0.82 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of
creating a commercial development at Lakemont West, as you described in your application dated 25 June
1996 with a revision dated 21 July 1996. 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
DWQ approval is required for the mitigation/stormwater area as described is the 21 July 1996 memo from
Leonard Rindner. 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 Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
,Len Rindner
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Jonathan B. Howes,Secretary
A.Preston Howard,Jr., P.E., Director
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July 24, 1996
Mecklenburg County
DWQ Project # 960611
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Crescent Resources, Inc.
400 South Tryon Street
Suite 1300
P.O. Box 1003
Charlotte, NC 28201-1003
Dear Sirs:
You have our approval to place fill material in 0.82 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of
creating a commercial development at Lakemont West, as you described in your application elated 25 June
1996 with a revision dated 21 July 1996. 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 die attached certification. Additional written
DWQ approval is required for the mitigation/stormwater area as described is the 21 July 1996 memo from
Leonard Rindner. 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 Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Len Rindner
Sincerely,
PeEston ?Hlo >ard,r.
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Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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C0: JOHN DORNEY WQ SUPV.:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BRANCH DATE:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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July 21, 1996
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Mr. John R. Dorney - Water Quality Planning ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Division of Environmental Management - NCDEI INR 'ANCH
Environmental Science Laboratories
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Re: Modification to Nationwide Permit #26 Application for Lakemont West - Proposed 88 Acre
Business Park and Transportation/Distribution Facility, Charlotte Mecklenburg County
Dear John:
As we discussed last week during my meeting with you and Mike Parker, based on new subsurface
information encountered (car size boulders) during the design development of this project it became
apparent that a modification to the conceptual mitigation and stormwater treatment plan submitted on June
25, was necessary to allow practical site preparation. As a result of this change approximately 0.90 acre of
the area originally designated as a stormwater wetland will need to be relocated. The function of this area
will be replaced in the form of a created stormwater wetland, wet detention pond, or combination in the area
depicted on the plan. It will tie in with the portion of the stormwater treatment area that remains the same as
originally planned. As discussed the treatment area will also be designed to handle the drainage area
(including off-site) which utilizes wetland area "K."
Thank you for meeting with me to discuss this necessary change. Please let me know if you have any
questions. Thank you for your consideration.
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Environmental Planning Consultant
cc. Mr. Steve Lund - USACE
Mr. Mike Parker - NCDEM Mooresville
Mr. W. Dirk Johnston
Crescent Resources, Inc.
400 South Tryon Street, Suite 1300
P.O. Box 1003
Charlotte, NC 28201-1003
Ms. Jane Alexander - ColeJenest & Stone
Mr. Michael Cole - ColeJenest & Stone
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Environmental Planning Consultant 7113 Hickory Nut Drive
Landscape Architecture Raleigh, NC 27613
Land Planning [phone]
June 25, 1996
Mr. Steve Lund
US Army Corps of Engineers - Reg. Field Office
151 Patton Avenue - Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801 - 5006 960611
Mr. John R. Dorsey - Water Quality Planning
Division of Environmental Management - NCDEHNR
Environmental Science Laboratories
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Re: Nationwide Permit #26 Application for Lakemont West - Proposed 88 Acre Business Park and
Transportation/Distribution Facility, Charlotte, Mecklenburg o my
Dear Sirs:
On behalf of my client, Mr. Dirk Johnston of Crescent Resources, Inc., I am pleased to provide you with the
following information concerning the Lakemont West development plan for your consideration and approval
under Nationwide Permit #26. The project site is located in southwest Mecklenburg County. The proposed
project is planned as a transportation/distribution facility with warehouse and office space.
Besides reviewing the proposed plan with you, I have also met with Mike Parker of the NCDEM
Mooresville Regional Office to review the site plans and evaluate the wetlands. We believe that the plan and
commitments made in the attached report reflect a positive response to the preliminary discussions and
concerns of USACE and the NCDEM.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration.
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Environmental Planning Consultant
cc. Mr. W. Dirk Johnston
Crescent Resources, Inc.
400 South Tryon Street, Suite 1300
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t .loin) Applicalion Form and Supporting Documenlation for
' NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION
TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS
' NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE
SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
' l'rc?uired 1?'or:
Crescent Resources, Inc.
' 400 Sbuth Tryon Street, Suite 1300
P.O. Box 1003
Charlotte, NC 28201-1003
' Prepared, 3y:
' ColeJenest & tone, P.A.
Lund Planning, Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering & Urban Design
' 119 East Seventh Street, Suite 2C
Charlotte, NC 28202
[phone]
' L evnard & Lindner, PWS
1:nvironmental Planning Consultant
7113 Hickory Nut Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
' [phone]
*Subject to verification by the USAGE Date : 6/25/96
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PERMIT APPLICATIONS
A. NWP #26 APPLICATION
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II. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
III. THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES
IV. CULTURAL RESOURCES
V. AQUATIC HABITAT
VI. JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
VII. WETLANDS PERMITTING AND MITIGATION
VIII. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
IX. PLANS AND MONITORING
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I. PERMIT APPLICATIONS
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DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): zte
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME : r1??J1aXGPJS I ?1 L.
2. MAILING ADDRESS: --fcc 5o,6-\ Tr-,-4o, S-f--rtet,
[>o. PJOK 1002
CITY: Chorlo'i e, STATE:
SUBDIVISION NAME:
?`j• L ZIP CODE: 28??0l --1003
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK) : -7!2± 302 2314
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
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5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHO OG?tAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: ?{e1ju?-A NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: ???L1LL?
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.) : ???? ?Y1T(,rseGO/1 C ?L
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6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAWRIVER: VfeGl?-
RIVER BASIN: SAa-(f-ed(- L?'?`'I? 671-
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTAND G RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [??NIF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF CO TAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES [ ] NO [
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BFEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [ IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITION PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ NO [ ] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
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9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: ?g GlG?GS
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FILLING: ±0.&Z-
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EXCAVATION:
DRAINAGE:
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TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED : f O82 ar-?'?S
' 10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: f 3800 L,F FT AF R: F
(1„dud bamk- k- ? eo4-ina? C7
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contou?s): 3 S FT
WIDTH AFTER: / lUr ?//-l FT
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AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
' (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
' CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
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11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND?
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
' 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 3 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY):
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
' OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS):
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF 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. DATE
CONTACTED: (ATTACH RESPONSES
FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
' 16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
' PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED:
t 17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [] NO E 4--"(,F NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOE S THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
' POLICY ACT?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
' b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINI STRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
' YES [] NO []
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATI ON FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
' COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
' DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 11603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
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' 18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL
INTO WETLANDS:
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a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26,
29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR
INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
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. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
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f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
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NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
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DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
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II. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The proposed Lakemont West Project is located on approximately 88 acres in southwest
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The tract is approximately two miles west of the
Exit 90 on Interstate 77 and within two miles of the I485 Outer-Belt now under
construction. This site is ideally situated to take advantage of and enhance the rapid
economic growth related to the industrial, and transportation distribution facilities in
southwest Charlotte especially along Carowinds Boulevard. Due to the rapid and
expected growth in population and employment opportunities, York Road (NC Highway
49) will be widened to four lanes. The immediate project area is developing commercial
and residential. The site is heavily wooded with extremely dense areas of old field
succession. Current land use in the vicinity is mixed with multi-family and large single
family subdivisions, commercial, office, and other transportation/distribution facilities.
The tract is currently zoned for use as industrial (I-1). Due to the site planning constraints
(earthwork) of a development of this type, large contiguous areas must be graded as
building pads and parking. While nearly all of the wetlands on this site can be
characterized as high quality, the largest wetland areas which are located in the Steele
Creek floodplain, will not be impacted by the proposed development.
As shown on the Nationwide Permit (NWP) applications, the developer seeks approval to
' impact approximately 0.82 acres of jurisdictional waters in headwaters. All fill material
will be unpolluted and appropriate measures to control sedimentation and erosion will be
employed. Wetlands which will not be disturbed will be protected during construction
from damage due to construction traffic, drainage and other forms of disturbance.
A total of 1.42 acres of high quality bottomland hardwood wetlands will be preserved
' and protected by buffers. In addition, the hydrology to large areas of the floodplain will
be enhanced utilizing the stormdrainage system, potentially restoring or creating
wetlands in this "marginal" non-wetland floodplain. The following sections present the
' results of the environmental planning and regulatory reviews of the project site and a
description of the impacts and proposed minimization and mitigation measures. The
undisturbed wetland areas and the mitigation sites will be preserved by the applicant or
' by a group designated by the owner for this purpose.
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III. THREATENED AN ENDANGERED SPECIES
Federally listed plant and animal species with endangered or threatened status are
protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The US Fish and Wildlife Service
has identified two endangered species - Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii),
and the Carolina heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata). Schweinitz's sunflower thrives in full
sun characteristic of successional fields, margins, and forested openings. A review of
' USGS (Ft. Mill Quad) Maps at the Natural Heritage Program at NCDEHNR in Raleigh
did not indicate any endangered species previously identified on the site.
' Except for small areas of mature forest, the site in general is in very dense old field
succession from former agricultural activity and is dominated by cedar, sweetgum,
winged elm, blackberry, honeysuckle, and dense overgrowth. Since Schweinitz's
sunflower is known to occur in lredell soils, I was accompanied by Mr. John T. Soule of
Dr. Jim Matthews (UNCC) H.A.R.P. organization during the wetland delineation
process. John T. Soule is one of Dr. Matthew's primary field investigators. Neither John
T. Soule nor I identified Schweinitz's sunflower or habitat conducive for it's survival.
' The Carolina heelsplitter is a freshwater mussel which prefers shaded areas either in a
ponded portion of a small stream or in runs along steep banks with moderate current.
Primary habitat are waters less than three feet deep with a soft mud, muddy sand, or
' shady gravelly substrate. It is normally restricted to protected silted areas or under banks
especially associated with obstructions such as stumps or fallen trees. Its current
distribution according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service is limited to portions of two
' streams -- Goose Creek and Waxhaw Creek -- and a small river originating from rural
areas in Union County. Therefore it is not expected to occur on this site.
' State Protected Species
The Carolina Darter (Etheostoma collis) is a fish that inhabits small streams such as
those found in the project area. This species has a federal status of Proposed Special
Concern and a state status of Special Concern. The species prefers small clear streams of
less than 15' width with moderate to swift current and a sand/gravel benthic composition.
It apparently tolerates a wide range of water quality conditions and vegetation types
' adjacent to the streams and appears resistant to pollution. (E. Menhinick). Therefore,
strict adherence to an approved erosion and sedimentation control plan will be
maintained during the construction period in order to control degradation of water
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IV. CULTURAL RESOURCES
The project site was heavily disturbed from agricultural and clear-cutting activities.
There are no indications of any existing structures on the project site or adjacent areas.
' The Office of State Archaeology (OSA) and the Survey and Restoration Branch (SRB) of
the NC Department of Cultural Resources - State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
was visited in March, 1996 and again on June 11, 1996, to review existing mapping on
' the USGS Quad maps, if any. The purpose of this review was to determine if there was
previously identified sites in the project area. Based on the review of the maps at the
OSA and at the SRB, no previously identified or surveyed sites are currently indicated on
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V. AQUATIC HABITAT
1 The aquatic systems in the project area consist of below headwater and headwater
wetlands and intermittent tributaries of Steele Creek. A variety of wildlife is supported
' by these systems including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, mollusks,
and crustaceans. Therefore strict adherence to an approved erosion and sedimentation
control plan will be maintained during the construction period in order to control
' degradation of water quality downstream and protect the areas to be preserved.
Fish S cies
Fish species that are most likely to occur in the project area include (but not limited to)
high back, creek and blue head chub, green and red breasted sunfish, pirate perch,
' tessellated darter, white sucker and rosyside dace.
Crustaceans and Shellfish
Cambrus and Procambrus crayfish are expected to inhabit areas near intermittent
tributaries. Indigenous and Asiatic clams, and snails are likely to inhabit the ponded
areas and are not expected to substantially inhabit intermittent tributaries.
' Amphibians and Reptiles
Amphibians and reptiles that are likely (but not limited to) to occur near streams include
' dusky and two-lined salamanders, spring peepers, bullfrog, mud turtle, skink, black
snake, and copperhead. Existing habitat is expected to remain in natural areas close to
the banks and in undisturbed wetland areas.
Short term construction impacts, primarily stream sedimentation will affect aquatic
habitat, however this will be minimized to the extent practicable to promote rapid
' recovery. Project construction will strictly adhere to an approved sedimentation and
erosion control plan. Best Management Practices will include utilizing siltation trapping
ponds and other erosion control structures where appropriate. Impacts from hazardous
materials and other toxins to fish and aquatic life such as fuels will be avoided by not
permitting staging areas to be located near surface waters. Also, as required by the 401
Water Quality Certification conditions, measures will be taken to prevent "live" or fresh
concrete from coming into contact with waters until the concrete has hardened.

VI. JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
Preliminary identification and delineation of the Jurisdictional Waters on the site were
determined according to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual, Technical
Report Y-87-1, 1987, with Appendices. Preliminary data gathering included review and
interpretation of topographic maps; USDA Soil Conservation Survey; aerial photographs,
and preliminary site visits to selected areas. Then the Routine On-Site Determination
Method was utilized to determine the upper boundary of the wetlands. In order to make a
positive wetland determination indicators of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and
wetland hydrology must be identified as described in the manual.
Typical observation plots were located along transects perpendicular to the drainageway
direction to observe and record potential indicators. This information was then recorded
on Data Form - l which indicates specific information about the typical plot. The upper
boundary was assumed to occur between the non-wetland and wetland plots.
Due to the complexity of this site, numerous additional test plots and borings were
conducted when necessary to increase the accuracy of the delineation. Once the wetland /
' non-wetland determination was made, the characteristics at that point were utilized to
determine the wetland boundary between transects and additional test plots through
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Planning Consultant, and was reviewed, field adjusted, and verified by the USACE
(Steve Lund) on April 8, 1996. The approved wetland boundary is marked in the field
with pink and yellow flagging. This delineation between upland and wetland was then
surveyed by a registered surveyor (ESP Associates, P.A.) to determine the actual wetland
extents for submittal to the USACE for confirmation, planning, and potential permitting
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Area "G" - 0.02 acres PSS 1 A (Palustrine Scrub Shrub Broad Leaved Temporarily Flooded)
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Area "1" -0.10 acres PSS 1 A (heavily disturbed)
Area "J" - 0.03 acres Bank to Bank Channels
Area "K" - 0.39 acres PSS1A
Area "L" - 0.06 acres PSSIA/PEMIC (Palustrine Emergent Persistent Seasonally Flooded)
Former Sediment Control Basin
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Area "Q" - 0.89 acres PFOI C/PFO1 F (Palustrine Forested Broad Leaved Deciduous
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Total - 2.34 acres
Below Headwaters - 1.42 Acres
Headwaters - 0.92 Acres
The wetland areas are in various stages of succession ranging from emergent,
scrub/shrub, to mature bottomland hardwood forest. The wetlands have formed in
perched water table conditions, in flat to nearly level areas, along intermittent tributaries,
and in the Floodplain over an extremely dense clayey subsoil layer often associated with
inclusions in Monacan, and Iredell soils.

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Steele Creek is in the Sugar Creek Sub-basin of the Catawba River Basin. The Water
Classification is "C" : Aquatic life propagation and.survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary
recreation, and agriculture.
The extent of the Jurisdictional Waters were determined in the field following the
Routine On-Site Determination Method as defined according to the 1987 Corps of
Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and verified by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. The extent of the Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. on this 88 acre site is 2.34
acres.
Wetlands
± 2.13 acres
Surface Waters + 0.21 acres
Total Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. + 2.34 acres
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j Enlva?un S. RMDNER
Nut Drive
Environmental Planning Consultant 7113 Hickory
' Landscape Architecture Raleigh, NC 27613
Land Planning [phone]
May 27, 1996
Mr. Steve Lund
' US Army Corps of Engineers - Reg. Field Office
151 Patton Avenue - Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801 - 5006
' R! Wetland Delineation Submittal for Lakemont West - Apgrn:imate 88 Acre Tract between
Carowinds Boulevard and Steele Creek, Mecklenburg o unto
Dear Steve:
On behalf of Mr. W. Dirk Johnston of Crescent Resources, Incorporated I am submitting the survey of the
wetlands and supportive documentation on the project site for your review and approval. We are currently
utilizing this map in our planning efforts and in the future we plan to discuss permitting issues with you in
more detail.
Please let me know if you have any questions or require additional information.
Thank you.

Sincerely,
Leonard S. Rindner
Environmental Planning Consultant
NC Landscape Architect #578
cc. Mr. W. Dirk Johnston
Crescent Resources, Inc.
400 South Tryon Street
Suite 1300
P.O. Box 1003
Charlotte, NC 28201-1003
[phone] Fax[phone]
Ms. Jane Alexander, ASLA
ColeJenest
119 East Seventh Street, Suite 2C
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
[phone] Fax[phone]

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: L_4LVtMV*14- \04es+' Date: QI/
Applicant/Owner: ?4•,?,4- F=C sveta r 4 County: f-164-W-.
Investigator: State: /J C.
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Ye No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: ?
(If needed, explain on reverse.) 04eGA_ etQT? ""-
VEGETATION
Dominant -Plant -Species Stratum Indicator
1' {-?ctr -E;-Vw Dominant Plant Species
9-?1r1?Gr? ,?Z.D Ire Stratum Indicator
5
2• 10.CAVAI0C wmr40%610"n S
3• Yrtc.t Floe, 11, io%. rGrdlCOW C y ??+
a. CA eng.
12. ?',1 rod
?_
5. I?'K/ rlt avna?0 13. MntV L)4; S.0,
s. ? ta. I T Off.
7. V A 15. W141
ICS.
1? ogt?

Percent of Dominant Species that are 08L. FACW or FAC
(
l
di
F
exc
u
ng
AC-).
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_ Stream. Lake, or ride Gauge Prima cators:
-Aerial Photographs _ Inundated
_ Other Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
-No Recorded Data Available jlK/ater Marks
_ ebrift Lines

Field Observations: _?Sediment Deposits
Wtrainsge Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: On.) _eOxidixed Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
A
Depth to Free Water in Pit: Z 3 On.) &oWater-Stained Leaves
)Local Soil Survey Data
/ f
Depth to Saturated Soil: On.) FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: L
(.a?as,. Ihw?d?uC ? clw?^It''10.TG0? ? ?f0? rid ram.
In CzJra.l -ran w?c.-?I and
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Map Unit Name
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/? ?F P001-4 Dra
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(Series and Phase):
I o 11^
syl_1?
Drainage Class: 4 1
?
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Q Field Observations
/0 Ctrl' .2 Confirm Mapped Type? es No
Profile Descriotion:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Conrrest Structure, etc.
GAG'' A -7.5 'fiz-

Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol _9-.16onoretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Aquic Moisture Regime ?Cisted on Local Hydric Soils List (Ivt C:Iv f lwoN 16
• Reducing Conditions _ Listed an National Hydric Soils List
?Gleyed or Low-Chroms Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? a No
(Circle)
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No
Remarks:
W&f ( d',•k? w?-H?rot -?Cx, ohs 1? p?
Ir 5 ew t Crze, L Voarf pla wN . d ?'?ssl
wov? caie.- , jur. .
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
0 987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Date:
Applicant/O Wrier:
?lk

County:
Investigator: State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? es No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? es Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes S Plot ID: ?-
(if needed, explain on reverse.) AYE -f 11
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum ndicator
1
+ Dominant Plant Soecies Stratum Indicator
1.
qr
? occ,1 day% ? s. Ac4e (j T/15
-??cw
2• rs 110f 10 ^&A v 44
3._Ayy ? 4r-yyw.% _? 11._?/t1c ?f? 4
4. Cja!1ld ?IyYliDI1NrAV? ?_ .Al&W 12teenIcA /Ct 1 QO'J1 Cam-

5. I A. t/ r1 G.%t I g I'
13. Wll CA 12W C I S Ct
fladdl CAe% :66<o 14.
7. 15041y. h 1A Kc 0&... , s.
S. , A 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream. Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
L
_
Aerial Photographs a
r
vOlnundated ?
_ Other _` saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available -/Water Marks
ft Lines
ediment Deposits
Field Observations: _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Seconds?,.Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
*1/ster-Stained Leaves
Depth to Fret Water in Pit: O<ocal Soil Survey Data
to W
De
h
S
Z- ?O _ FAC-Neutral Test
pt
to
atur Soil:
(in.) Other (Explain in Remarks)
v _
Remarks:

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Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase):???•? Drainage Class: Nyd?,l?sl
Feld Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): _Confirm Mapped Type? es o

Profile Descriotion:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
es)) Horizon (Munsell Moist)
incch (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Conrrzst Structure. etc.
(
?
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yh. -7•K` P
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _--,Concretions
_
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_
Aquic Moisture Regime ?0sted on Local Hydric Soils List
_
Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_
_kof Ieyed or Low-Chrome Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Mucit., I
WETLANn nETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? It No
(Circle)
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es No
Remarks:
ip,
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: ?v? -?' Date: _ A dq`
Applicant/Owner: County:
M ?k
Investigator: State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site?
Is the sit
i
ifi Yes No Community ID:
e s
gn
cantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? es Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: -?-
(If needed, explain on reverse.) DO.A+n S r
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. - -r_ ,C?Gf s. L?JM So.
2. rA vS w10M L? yY11 _?'
_ 10. r r u ?vw+•?
?/
3. i
1 ?
,.
OPA-1 _
11.
T- 12.
Gt -r 13.
6. Its ?_ r 14.
7. / 15.
8. '? . _7__Am!el 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
- Stream, Lake, or ride Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: ????
?Inundated
"- Other _IlSaturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
_
Drift Lines
_ invent Deposits
Field Observations: _ vo' Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
?I Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
ter-Stained Leaves
Eino
Depth to Frss Water in Pit: Soil Survey Data
cw
FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: Gn.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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Map Unit Name V ?e7YHU,t/? /?/yl to
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D
Cl
?EK
(Series an d Phase): .
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ra
nage
ass:
{
Feld Observations

-l .17e
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
e _Confirm Mapped Type? es No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
Monte Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moistl Abundance/Conrrzst Structure, etc.
0- ' _ 0 %f

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretions
_
Histie Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_
Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_
Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_
_ Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_ Gieyed or Low-Chrome Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: y ?-? , r? ?• ?,??`?

WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophyde Vegetation Present? as No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes G)
(Circle)
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetiand7 Yes
Remarks:
Art-ate. i s pvv6a6L(
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
0 987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: LACtmoo-t + Date:
Applicant/Owner: County: „
Investigator: State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID:
1
(If needed, explain on reverse.) 0,
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VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Soecies Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Soecies Stratum Indicator
L-4 ^kw'P- WOW
2' r 10• StJC
3• rd(Ire 11. tx
4.L
d GX:
.
s. c rsd cQ.,,? 12.
13._<j%l ( p ,
R"

6?lAPA. a IDI ?oS _
----
14. ?y?s?C Cd.
7. 15.
S. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
-Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or ride Gauge
- Aerial Photographs
Other
_ No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indkaton• op
P undated
turatsd in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
./6rift Lines
_ iment Deposits
Field Observations: _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
•? w
D
h
f S
? Second.:Ppl dieators (2 or more required):
ept
o
urface Water: ?.
an.) wdized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: Qr..) _ etacal Soil Survey Data
Q
q
Q _ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil:
I lo
Gn.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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Map Unit Name
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(Series and Phase): a1QL?? Drainage Class: .?? f h?
`
Field Observations
N
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? Y
T
Taxonomy (Subgroup). N/ o
es
ype
_Conf
rm Mapped

Profile Descriotion:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Colors Muffle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrzst Structure. etc.
0& 1_

Hydric Sail Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
_
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_
Suffidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_
Aquic Moisture Regime / Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
eyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
wrn eNn f91=TFAMINAT1nN

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? S No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetisnd? Ye No
Remarks:
csvic.4,
Approved by HQU5AC-L 3192
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: LoA.-vido- + Date:
t4 q(

Applicant/Owner: _
;
Counry: ?k
Investigator: State: t4c,_
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: /t
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Soecies
1 • Stratum Indicator
T Dominant Plant Soecies Stratum Indicator
S. I

4
._ p' i?Jt
T pl 12. ? N-L S gkd b
5. OS _? 13.-
. tJv`Gu v _? 14.
7. S D . QkAe4 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
-Stream, Lake, or ride Gauge
Aerial Photographs
_ Other
No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:

rated in Upper 12 Inches
r4attLer dated
Marks
_ Lines
imerit Deposits
Field Observations: Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
/i Secondappridicaton (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water. O On.) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
/1 $1 20'W' ster-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 21 an.) _ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC•Neutra) Test
Ospth to Saturated Soil: On.) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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Map Unit Name ,A?
(Series and Phase):?avw7 • C P O
Drainage Class: V
Feld Observations ?
No
?
i
d T
1
Taxonomy (Subgroup): ype
Co f
rm Mappe
p
(

Profile Oescriotion:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Munsell Moist) Abundance/Conntst Structure, etc. _
stl
inches? Horizon (Munselll Mooi
u
is
to.'Y? Z so li
Hydric Soil Indicators:
oncredons
_ Histosol
Histic Epipedon _
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_
Aquie Moisture Regime ;?'sted on Local Hydric Soils List
_
"crop Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_
Guyed or Low-Chrome Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
wc,n ANn nt-T>`auw,&TinN
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? f'YW No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? 19,? No
Hydric Soils Present? COP 2? No
(Circle)
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es No
Remarks:
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site:d?
A
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pp
cant/Owner: F
nty:
Investigator: t
e: I?1t?
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.) f4oN1 -
VEGETATION

ominant Plant Scecielss
1. vwr' Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Soecies Stratum Indicator
9.SJLM FA&#'K y'
- Fjw-?
2._ trDyc . 17.1?rW1 s, ?/ - S
10. ?? 1 Vr1? Ct2 -
3.
QA/id ? 7--
11.
4. / 12.
5. a-ei ( 13.
6. 12XNA/ 14.
7. 15.
8. hrCtrp. 1QD _ 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC•).
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks):
_ Stream, Lake, or rods Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs
_ Other
No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
_iZfnundated PgK41 CJ
turated in Upper 12 Inches
71/ater Marks
D-rift Lines

Field Observations: iment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
It e5 Seconded Indicator (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: fin.) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
?t
Depth to Free Water in Pit: on.) -Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data

'Depth to Saturated Soil: all __fin.) _ FAC•Nautral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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(Series and Phase): Drainage Class: w
Feld Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup). _Confirm Mapped Type? No
Profile Descriotion:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Muffle Texture, Concretions,
inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Conrrest Structure etc.
fit, 7 `f??
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol _Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Aquic Moisture Regime g!f'(stad on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
? Ieyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: ` ?ro4l
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophydc Vegetation Present? o (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? yes
Remarks: /;Iu/?•/ ? ? 1 ?
J1• ?t,l aro?s tx.+? ???t?
G c 1 ?t-c? aez4 . l?a.,?? ra C?e?-?d?-k o??s .
C?IoC ? t?ta?d-s- cu1?- r? u? tiYc?rv (a?-.? .
Aeo- ` APPfVYVY Y] fl Yr?Y r? •
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VII. WETLANDS PERMITTING AND MITIGATION
The developer has actively pursued professional planning input to develop this project
while maintaining strong sensitivity to environmental concerns. Preliminary planning
involved site analysis and consideration of environmental and regulatory issues.
Topography, natural features and systems, circulation network, site organization, open
space and development requirements, and environmental issues were considerations in
designing the overall plan. Once the final extents of the wetland areas were determined, a
very strong effort, as depicted on the land plan, was made to adapt the schematic land
plan to avoid and minimize impacts to wetlands. During the schematic planning stage
meetings were held with representatives of the US Army Corps of Engineers, North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, to review schematic planning efforts
including unavoidable impacts, and minimization and mitigation measures. The plan and
commitments made in this report reflect a positive response to the preliminary
negotiations, determinations, and concerns of the regulatory agencies. Except for
temporary construction and development impacts, we believe that the proposed project
will not cause significant impacts to the ecological functions or values of Jurisdictional
Waters of the U. S.
Avoidance and Minimization
Through planning efforts, filling many of several large contiguous areas of wetlands has
been avoided. Significant wetlands areas will not be impacted in the Steele Creek
floodplain.
The following is a summary of items which have already been incorporated into the
Master Plan to lessen impact to wetlands:
1. Reduction in the sizes of Buildings 2, 4, 6, and 8 by 27,200 square feet each for a
total of 108,000 square feet(an 8 1/2% reduction in the overall square footage).
2. Modification of the configuration for the Building 8 parking area to preserve
Wetland Area "N".
3. Reduction of parking areas along the rear portions of Building 2, 4, 6, and 8 to
preserve additional areas for mitigation and storm water treatment.
4. Reduction of formal landscaped areas between the buildings and parking to
minimize space requirements and impacts to natural areas.
5. Design of multiple building sites with stepped finish floor elevations to allow
better transitions to existing grades.
6. Incorporation of "shared" service areas to further reduce impacts to the natural
areas along Steele Creek.
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7. Modifications to the site plan to minimize impacts to Area "F" to the extent
feasible.
As recommended by the NCDEM a buffer area as depicted on the plans is provided to
' protect these wetland areas from encroachment. Best Management Practices will also be
employed to minimize impacts to the remaining Jurisdictional Waters. BMP's include:
' - Siltation Barriers
Sediment Traps and Diversion Ditches
Barricades to define construction limits to sensitive sites and to protect trees
' - Preconstruction meetings
Other methods as appropriate
' Vehicular access will be restricted to specific areas to avoid disturbance to adjacent
wetlands and natural areas to be preserved. Methods to prevent short term impacts will
' be inspected regularly and maintained during construction of the project. Wetlands to be
clearly marked prior to construction to prevent accidental damage to wetlands. The
contractors will be held responsible for unauthorized wetland damage not permitted
according to plans and specifications. Preconstruction meetings shall be held if necessary
with representatives of the USACE and the NCDEM.
' Proposed Impacts
The development of the project will require an estimated 0.82 Acres of impacts to
Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. utilizing NWP #26.
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General Description of Impacts Utilizing NWP #26 (Headwaters & Isolated Waters)
- Impacts to Intermittent Tributaries
± 0.15 Acres
- Impacts to Wetlands + 0.67 Acres
Total Jurisdictional Waters Impacted Utilizing NWP#26 + 0.82 Acres
A mitigation plan has been developed to provide for a "no net loss" of wetland habitat,
value, and function to the extent feasible on this site. The type of mitigation shown on the
plan are described below generally fall under the category of Creation and
Enhancement. Many areas of the floodplain that will be utilized may have been
wetlands in the past and portions may qualify as Restoration. This is expected to occur
within a four to five acre riparian zone in the floodplain. The goal of this plan is to
preserve and protect the existing wetlands and surface waters, enhance riparian habitat,
and create/restore wetlands, if possible of approximately one (1.0) acre that may have
occurred along the floodplain of Steele Creek. This is approximately a 2:1 mitigation
ratio for ± 0.5 acre of impacts to Areas "F" (partial), "K", and "L", which were
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Steele Creek has been channelized in order to withstand the increasing amounts of storm-
water from the surrounding urban areas of Charlotte. This has hydrologically isolated
portions of the adjacent floodplain by reducing the frequency and duration of water
inundation and saturation within the proposed mitigation area. The loss of the wetland
' hydrology has also been enhanced by ditching and by deposition of sediments from
disturbed areas upstream. The USACE confirmed that these areas are not considered
jurisdictional wetlands. Particular areas were reviewed in the field utilizing existing
r topographic maps to evaluate the sites suitability for the proposed mitigation. Large areas
of this zone were carefully evaluated during the wetland delineation process and were
nearly determined to be jurisdictional wetlands. The areas are subject to flooding
especially in winter and early spring and are relatively flat and forested. Drainage from
these areas has been enhanced by ditching to Steele Creek.
' The management plan will rely on increasing the frequency and duration of saturation,
flooding, and ponding within the mitigation area to support or begin to restore wetland
hydrology. This will be accomplished by directing stormwater to these areas to these
areas as well as for stormwater treatment. The water will be diffused utilizing plunge
pools, level spreading devices, and/or other methods to reduce discharge velocity. Then
the water will be directed into and within the mitigation site by a series of flow paths that
are manipulated by small berms and excavations. Manipulation of the flow in the existing
ditch outlet from these areas may also be required. A existing riparian berm and parallel
sewer line exists along Steele Creek. This will reinforce the flooding and ponding regime
as well as provide access for monitoring.
' The wetland mitigation area has a diverse population of hydrophytic vegetation that will
likely withstand the increased duration of saturation and ponding in the winter and early
spring. Dominant species include green ash, sycamore, boxelder, elm, red maple, silky
dogwood, privet, and sweet gum. Herbaceous species currently include honeysuckle,
poison ivy, microstegum, and others. It is expected that with increased saturation some
vegetation may suffer, such as redcedar, black cherry, eleagnus, privet, and other upland
r species. However it is expected that willow, cottonwood, green ash, and other herbaceous
species would succeed naturally. Additional vegetation monitoring will be conducted
' following issuance of the permit to determine the need for additional planting in the
future to enhance the habitat values.
The use of BMP's will be used as appropriate to minimize unavoidable impacts. Impacts
from hazardous materials and other toxins to fish, such as fuels, will be avoided by not
permitting staging areas to be located near tributaries or wetlands. Also, measures shall
' be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with waters until the
concrete has hardened. Employment of strict erosion and sediment control procedures
will be specified to avoid impacts to water quality.
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Existing wetlands and surface waters and buffer areas will be protected from erosion and
sedimentation during construction and installation of the mitigation sites. Control
structures such as sedimentation traps, siltation barriers, and/or at a minimum silt fence
will be utilized as necessary.
minimization and Mitigation Summary
- Plans and overall scope of project modified to extent feasible.
- Wetland buffers and retaining riparian habitat along Steele Creek
- Strict adherence to an approved sedimentation control plan and other best
management practices.
- Restoration/Creation goal of 1.0 acres of wetlands in the floodplain, and/or
enhancing riparian habitat.
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VIII. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
A Stormwater Management Plan will be designed and implemented for the project to
meet the 401 Water Quality Certification requirements. To help offset the loss of the
' wetlands value and reduce the potential nutrient impacts downstream the developer
proposes utilizing the non-wetland floodplain and to potentially create/restore storm
drainage wetlands as the primary treatment system. Properly designed storm drainage
' wetlands/filtration areas have been proven to be a viable solution to reduce pollution.
Establishing and maintaining a natural, forested, low maintenance ecosystem will reduce
the volume of runoff, and thereby reduce erosion and pollutants coming from an area of
' more intensive land use to a water body. The reduction of erosion and pollutants occurs
through natural mechanisms such as deposition, infiltration, adsorption, absorption,
' filtration, and decomposition. Natural forested areas have the capacity for collecting and
storing nutrients and the canopy protects the soil from erosion. If additional area is
necessary for treatment based on calculations during the design process, stormwater wet
' detention ponds or other methods will be utilized to supplement the proposed treatment
plan.
' Stormwater Management Plan Concgpts
Stormwater management becomes necessary when increasing the impervious area within
an existing natural area. The impact of the increased runoff and reduction of natural
' filtration will be analyzed with respect to the capacity and stability of natural channels
and the presence of environmentally sensitive areas. The pre and post-development
runoff will be determined and used as the basis of stormwater management techniques.
' Special consideration will be given to avoiding erosion and degradation of
environmentally sensitive areas, wetlands, and surface waters.
' The Stormwater Management Plan will include:
A. Utilization of natural floodplain and wetland mitigation areas where
' possible for stormwater treatment.
B. Wet Detention Basins, if necessary, to supplement stormwater wetlands. Basins
' if necessary will attenuate 1.0 inch of rainfall over a 24 hour period for high
density sites including office, commercial and business uses.
C. Riser outflow structures to maintain a pool and encourage filtration.
' D. Directing runoff into natural areas and wetland/biofilters to treat runoff before
entering surface waters.
E. Maintaining natural and planted areas between the development and
' Jurisdictional Waters.
' The planners will utilize information and guidelines provided by the North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources in developing the design of
wet detention basins.
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IX. PLANS AND MONITORING
Detailed plans for the mitigation areas will be further articulated from the plans included
in this document. These plans will be submitted to the USACE and the NCDEM for
approval. Plans will include :
Site Preparation Requirements
Vegetation Requirements
Tracking and Monitoring Requirements
A monitoring program will be developed to monitor the mitigation areas to include:
Vegetation Parameters
Species Composition and Abundance
Survival
- Growth
Monitoring of vegetation will be conducted on a semi-annual basis according to the
following general procedures.
A. Measure growth, species diversity, advise on removal of invasive species.
B. Establishment of a representative sample observation plot of at least 30' radius to
record the number and species of each surviving woody stem and the percent aerial cover
of the three most dominant species.
C. Within the 30' radius area, a 10' radius area will be established to record the three
dominant herbaceous species.
D. Periodic site visits will be conducted for maintenance, aesthetic purposes, and
possible modifications to increase survival rates.
E. Recommendations regarding planting enhancement, if necessary.
E. Field data will be recorded on a monitoring data form and submitted along with
representative photographs in a annual monitoring report. This will be submitted to the
USACE and the NCDEM. At the end of the third year a report will be prepared for
review and to determine the need for future monitoring or modifications.
Annual Progress Reports will be prepared which summarizes the data collected in the
field and notes trends. Photographs at fixed stations will be taken to document the trends
and changes occurring at the sites. These reports will be furnished to the Corps of
Engineers and the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. After the
third year of monitoring, a summary report and as-builts will be furnished to the USACE
and NCDEM for review and discussion regarding compliance of the project with
conditions of the permit.
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' The data collected during the monitoring period will be utilized to evaluate the success of
the mitigation areas. The success criteria will be as follows:
' - Soil saturation within 12 inches of the surface for a minimum of
approximately 12 consecutive days during the early part of the growing season.
' - Establish at least one hydrology indicator per the 1987 USACE Wetland
Delineation Manual in the sample plot or match adjacent riparian habitat surroundings
Establish at least one hydric soil characteristic or match adjacent riparian
' habitat surroundings.
These vegetative, soil, and hydrological characteristics must be met to determine success
' of the wetland mitigation sites.
' If the mitigation is determined to be unsuccessful contingency plans will be developed
for review and implemented.
Schedule
Grading and installation of water control structures where applicable will be conducted
' concurrently with project construction and are expected to begin in the summer of 1996.
Vegetation planting and installation is expected to be conducted in the dormant season of
January-February 1997 and spring for herbaceous materials.
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8.0 CONCLUSION
' The 88 acre development will provide enormous economic benefits to the region. The
goal of the Site Plan and Mitigation Plan is to help balance the environmental
' consequences of this intense development by restoring and creating beneficial wetland or
riparian habitat and enhancing and preserving the Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S.
remaining on the site. The undisturbed wetland areas and the mitigation sites will be
' preserved by the applicant or by a group designated by the owner for this purpose. They
will be managed as a wetland system of high value.
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