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107 <br /> HEADWATER ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. , <br /> It all starts here . <br /> November 12,2015 <br /> Mr. Kyle Campbell <br /> Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC <br /> 4150 Saint Johns Parkway <br /> Suite 1000 <br /> Sanford, Florida 32771 <br /> Reference: Jurisdictional Summary <br /> Oakwood Solar Farm—Mace Site <br /> 6517 U.S. Highway 70 <br /> Mebane, Orange County, North Carolina <br /> HEnv Project#201603 <br /> Dear Mr. Campbell: <br /> On February 14, 2016, Headwater Environmental, Inc. (HEnv)issued a Wetland Delineation report for the <br /> above referenced site. During our initial assessment, we identified two wetland areas, two ponds, and <br /> two streams within the site boundary. Wetland Area A is located on the northeast portion of the site. <br /> Stream A flows north, through Wetland Area A, towards Michael Creek. <br /> Pond B1 is located on the southern portion of the site. Pond B1 continues off-site to the west and drains <br /> to an unnamed stream (Stream B). There are no peripheral wetlands around Pond B1. There are two <br /> man-made ponds located west of the site along Stream B. Stream B enters the northwestern portion of <br /> the site and drains to Pond B2. Wetland Area B is located around the peripheral of Pond B2. It is <br /> estimated that jurisdictional wetlands occupy 3 to 5 acres of the site. The ponds encompass <br /> approximately 5 to 8 acres. <br /> Ms. Molly Boyle with the Orange County Planning and Inspections Department issued a Site Assessment <br /> for the Mace parcel. According to Ms. Boyle, an 80-foot buffer will be required along the Stream A, and a <br /> 65-foot buffer is required along Ponds B1, B2, and Stream B. Additionally, information associated with <br /> zoning requirements, building setbacks, and erosion control is included with the Orange County Site <br /> Assessment. <br /> On March 18, 2016, HEnv conducted a jurisdictional determination (JD) site visit with Mr. David Bailey of <br /> the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). During our site visit, an additional wetland area was observed <br /> and flagged in the field. Wetland Area C is located south of Pond B, along the western boundary of the <br /> site. Wetland Area C is less than 1,000 square feet. Mr. Bailey concurred with our findings regarding the <br /> remainder of the site. An approved JD is expected to take four to six months. If wetland areas are to be <br /> avoided during development, HEnv recommends submitting updated site plans in order to obtain a "No <br /> Authorization Required" letter, which can be obtained in one to two months. <br /> If impacts to wetlands or streams occur from proposed development, authorization from the DWR and <br /> USACE is required. The regulatory correspondence is enclosed for your records. HEnv appreciates the <br /> opportunity to provide our environmental services for this project. If you have questions or need additional <br /> information, please contact us at(910)777-3908. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Headwater Environmental, Inc. <br /> C. Paul Pa c ra osa <br /> President <br /> Enclosures: Orange County Planning and Inspections Site Assessment <br /> Revised Wetland Delineation Map (Figure 5) <br /> 512 Sweetbay Court,Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 • T: 910-777-3908 • www.headwaterenvironmental.com <br />