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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW3200202_Wetland Report_20220216SAW-2017-01272 Determination of Jurisdiction: A. ® There are waters, on the above described project area that may be subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33 CFR Part 331). However, you may request an approved JD, which is an appealable action, by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Please note, if work is authorized by either a general or nationwide permit, and you wish to request an appeal of an approved JD, the appeal must be received by the Corps and the appeal process concluded prior to the commencement of any work in waters of the United States and prior to any work that could alter the hydrology of waters of the United States. B. ❑ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. C. ❑ There are waters, within the above described project area that are subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. D. ❑ The jurisdictional areas within the above described project area have been identified under a previous action. Please reference jurisdictional determination issued Date. Action ID: AID. Basis For Determination: See the preliminary or approved jurisdictional determination form dated 12/7/2017. Remarks: None. E. Attention USDA Program Participants This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the particular site identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in USDA programs, you should request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work. F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdiction determinations as indicated in B and C above). This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdiction determination for the above described site. If you object to this determination you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed you will find a Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal this determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address: US Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division Attn: Jason Steele, Review Officer 60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 1OM15 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801 Phone: (404) 562-5137 In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by N/A. **It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence. ,�7 JANCICGZAK.CATHERI NE.MARI E.15355 DDN:caioS'o-us a ,,, ntou"_DODEo"„'=-_Pa,00 USA, `� Corps Regulatory Official. 87066 m=JAMCZAK0712.2CA 7-05'RIE.15355870fi6 O Date: 2017.12.07 12:28:07-05'00' Catherine M. Janiczak Date of JD: 12/7/2017 Expiration Date of JD: N/A SAW-2017-01272 The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we continue to do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at http://corpsmapu.usace.anny.mil/cm_apex/Vp=136:4:0 Copy furnished: Agent: Sage Ecological Services, Inc. Sean Clark Address: 3707 Swift Drive Raleigh, NC 27606 Telephone Number: 919-559-1537 E-mail: sclark(dsageecological.com NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND REQUEST FOR APPEAL Applicant: VK Heritage LLC, File Number: SAW-2017-01272 Date: 12/7/2017 Attached is: See Section below F-11 INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT Standard Permit or Letter ofpermission) A ❑ PROFFERED PERMIT Standard Permit or Letter ofpermission) B ❑ PERMIT DENIAL C ❑ APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION D ® PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION E SECTION I - The following identifies your rights and options regarding an administrative appeal of the above decision. Additional information may be found at or http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/RegulatoryProgramandPennits.asi)x or the Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. AL A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit. • ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit. • OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request that the permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section 11 of this form and return the form to the district engineer. Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will forfeit your right to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your objections and may: (a) modify the permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your objections, or (c) not modify the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After evaluating your objections, the district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in Section B below. B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit • ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit. • APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section 11 of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice. C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice. D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or provide new information. • ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the date of this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD. • APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the district engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice. E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed), by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may provide new information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the JD. SECTION II - REQUEST FOR APPEAL or OBJECTIONS TO AN INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an initial proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or objections are addressed in the administrative record.) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps memorandum for the record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record. However, you may provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative record. POINT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding this decision and/or the If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may appeal process you may contact: also contact: District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division Mr. Jason Steele, Administrative Appeal Review Officer Attn: Catherine M. Janiczak CESAD-PDO Asheville Regulatory Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division U.S Army Corps of Engineers 60 Forsyth Street, Room 1OM15 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801 Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: (404) 562-5137 RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15 day notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportunity to participate in all site investigations. Date: Telephone number: Signature of appellant or agent. For appeals on Initial Proffered Permits send this form to: District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division, Attn: Catherine M. Janiczak , 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 For Permit denials, Proffered Permits and Approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to: Division Engineer, Commander, U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic, Attn: Mr. Jason Steele, Administrative Appeal Officer, CESAD-PDO, 60 Forsyth Street, Room 1OM15, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801 Phone: (404) 562-5137 PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM BACKGROUND INFORMATION A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD: 12/7/2017 B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD: VK Heritage LLC, 3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC, 27612 C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER: Wilmington District, VK Heritage LLC Road Crossing Culvert Installation, SAW-2017-01272 D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The project area is located 0.184 miles Southwest of the intersection of Downing Court and Magna Lane in Union County. PIN(s): 07120005F, 07120005G, 07123001J, 07120005C, 07120005D, 07120003. (USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND/OR AQUATIC RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES) State: NC County: Union City: Indian Trail Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format): Latitude: 35.0318 Longitude:-80.6726 Universal Transverse Mercator: Name of nearest waterbody: Davis Mine Creek and Price Mill Creek E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): ❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date: ® Field Determination. Date(s): 11/02/2017 TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES INREVIEW AREA WHICH "MAY BE" SUBJECT TO REGULATORY JURISDICTION. Estimated amount of Geographic authority to Type of aquatic Latitude (decimal Longitude (decimal aquatic resources in resources (i.e., which the aquatic resource Site Number review area (acreage 'may be" subject (i.e., degrees) degrees) wetland vs. non - and linear feet, if wetland waters) Section 404 or Section applicable 10/404) Stream A (Price Mill 35.035878°N 80.6749530W +/- 4,800 LF Non -Wetland Section 404 Creek) Stream B (Davis 35.028206°N 80.6754940W Non -Wetland Section 404 Mine +/- 2,095 LF Creek) Stream C 35.034753°N 80.680829°W +/- 557 LF Non -Wetland Section 404 Stream D 35.0374610N 80.672816°W +/- 99 LF Non -Wetland Section 404 Stream E 35.027919°N 80.673201°W +/- 444 LF Non -Wetland Section 404 Stream E2 35.028119°N 80.6754330W +/- 180 LF Non -Wetland Section 404 Stream F 35.032436°N 80.669728°W +/- 1,685 LF Non -Wetland Section 404 Stream F2 35.029444°N 80.674717°W +/- 102 LF Non -Wetland Section 404 Wetland 35.037278°N 80.673139°W +/- 0.03 AC Wetland Section 404 AA Wetland 35.034185°N 80.680717°W +/- 0.01 AC Wetland Section 404 BB Wetland 35.028719°N 80.674022°W +/- 0.06 AC Wetland Section 404 CC 1) The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option to request and obtain an approved 7D (AID) for that review area based on an informed decision after having discussed the various types of 7Ds and their characteristics and circumstances when they may be appropriate. 2) In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring "pre- construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non -reporting NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an AID for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware that: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization based on a PJD, which does not make an official determination of jurisdictional aquatic resources; (2) the applicant has the option to request an AID before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an AID could possibly result in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4) the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary; (5) undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting an AID constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the PJD; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit authorization based on a PJD constitutes agreement that all aquatic resources in the review area affected in any way by that activity will be treated as jurisdictional, and waives any challenge to such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether the applicant elects to use either an AID or a PJD, the 7D will be processed as soon as practicable. Further, an AID, a proffered individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331. If, during an administrative appeal, it becomes appropriate to make an official determination whether geographic jurisdiction exists over aquatic resources in the review area, or to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review area, the Corps will provide an AID to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable. This PJD finds that there "may be" waters of the U. S. and/or that there "may be" navigable waters of the U. S. on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic features in the review area that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information 3) SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for PJD (check all that apply) Checked items should be included in subject file. Appropriately reference sources below where indicated for all checked items: ® Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor: Map: Figure 3, Figure 3a, Figure 3b, and Figure 3c (Dated November 9, 2017) ® Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor. M Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report. ❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rationale:_ ❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps: ❑ Corps navigable waters' study: ❑ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas: ❑ USGS NHD data. ❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps. ❑ U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: ❑ Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation: ❑ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: ❑ State/local wetland inventory map(s): ❑ FEMAVFIRM maps: ❑ 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929) ® Photographs: ®Aerial (Name & Date): Figure 3 (Dated November 9, 2017) or ❑Other (Name & Date): ❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter: ❑ Other information (please specify): IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarily been verified by the Corus and should not be relied uuon for later jurisdictional determinations. Digitally signed by JANICZAK.CA JANICZAK.CATH ERIN E.MARIE.153 5587066 THERINE.MARI DN:c=US,o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USA, 153 58 cn=JANICZAK.CATH EA 535587066 Date: 2017.12.07 12:28:55-05'00' Signature and date of Regulatory Signature and date of staff member completing PJD person requesting PJD (REQUIRED, unless obtaining the signature is impracticable) t 1 Districts may establish timeframes for requester to return signed PJD forms. If the requester does not respond within the established time frame, the district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is necessary prior to finalizing an action. NOTE: Location, shape and size of depicted features on the evaluated site are approximate and should be surveyed by a licensed NC surveyor for final site planning. d LEGEND QProject Study Area ® Potential Wetland Potential Non -Wetland Perennial Water �iii■ Potential Non -Wetland Intermittent Water A SCP - Stream Classification Point DP - Data Point IV142 J LV6QlIV11 CABARRUS FON STANLY MECKLENBURG • UNION ANSON Approximate location of proposed Stream Crossing #1 (road crossing); NOTE: Jurisdictional Waters of the US were delineated in the field by Carolina Wetland C/o Services, Inc. on September 22, 2015. Wetland ke" ' and stream boundaries were reviewed by the USACE on November 2, 2017. Wetland and Stream Sketch Figure 3 Heritage Property N Sage Project #2017.04 SAGE ECOLOGICAL SERVICES November 9, 2017 0 500 1,000 Sage Ecological Services, Inc. Feet Office: 919-335-6757 Cell: 919-559-1537 LEGEND QProject Study Area Potential Wetland Potential Non -Wetland Perennial Water �iii■ Potential Non -Wetland Intermittent Water ♦ SCP - Stream Classification Point DP - Data Point Map Location CABARRUS FON STANLY MECKLENBURG • UNION ANSON Potential Non -Wetland Waters of the US A (4,800 LF) NOTE: Jurisdictional Waters of the US were delineated in the field by Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. on September 22, 2015. Wetland and stream boundaries were reviewed by the USACE on November 2. 2017. 4 a J.� i ;� ak 0r Potential Non -Wetland Waters of the US D (99 LF) Potential Wetland Waters of the US AA (0.03 Acre) NOTE: Location, shape and size of depicted features on the evaluated site are approximate and should be surveyed by a licensed NC surveyor for final site planning. Wetland and Stream Sketch Heritage Property N Sage Project #2017.04 November 9, 2017 0 175 350 Feet Figure 3a SAGE EC LOGICAL SERVICES EST. A Sage Ecological Services, Inc. Office: 919-335-6757 Cell: 919-559-1537 NOTE: Jurisdictional Waters of the US were delineated in the field by Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. on September 22, 2015. Wetland and stream boundaries were reviewed by the USACE on November 2, 2017. Potential Non -Wetland Waters of the US B (2,095 LF) Ak LEGEND QProject Study Area Potential Wetland Potential Non -Wetland Perennial Water �iii■ Potential Non -Wetland Intermittent Water A SCP - Stream Classification Point DP - Data Point Map Location CABARRUS FON STANLY MECKLENBURG • UNION ANSON NOTE: Location, shape and size of depicted features on the evaluated site are approximate and should be surveyed by a licensed NC surveyor for final site planning. Potential Wetland Waters of the US BB (0.01 Acre) Potential Non -Wetland Waters of the US C (557 LF) Wetland and Stream Sketch Heritage Property N Sage Project #2017.04 November 9, 2017 0 175 350 Feet Figure 3b SAGE EC LOGICAL SERVICES EST. A Sage Ecological Services, Inc. Office: 919-335-6757 Cell: 919-559-1537 NOTE: Location, shape and size of depicted features on the evaluated site are approximate and should be surveyed by a licensed NC surveyor for final site planning. Potential Non -Wetland Waters of the US A (4,800 LF) " Potential Non -Wetland Waters of the US �N f E2(180 LF) vs� �::r�xwa:;>:�ts:,:,.s.,., ..�nc•.r -. :yiyv LEGEND,: QProject Study Area Potential Wetland Potential Non -Wetland Perennial Water �iii■ Potential Non -Wetland Intermittent Water A SCP - Stream Classification Point DP - Data Point IV142 J LV6QlIV11 CABARRUS FON STANLY MECKLENBURG • UNION ANSON Potential Non -Wetland Waters of the US F2 (102 LF) Potential Non -Wetland Waters of the US F (1,685 LF) Potential Wetland Waters of the US CC (0.06 Acres) Potential Non -Wetland Waters of the US E (444 LF) Wetland and Stream Sketch Heritage Property Sage Project #2017.04 November 9, 2017 0 175 350 Feet NOTE: Jurisdictional Waters of the US were delineated in the field by Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. on September 22, 2015. Wetland and stream boundaries were reviewed by the USACE on November 2, 2017. Figure 3c SAGE EC LOGICAL SERVICES Sage Ecological Services, Inc. Office: 919-335-6757 Cell: 919-559-1537