Wetland Delineation. Proposed CVS Pharmacy 9th Street and US Highway 98 (Avenue E) Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida

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1 Wetland Delineation Proposed CVS Pharmacy 9th Street and US Highway 98 (Avenue E) Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida August 11, 2016 Terracon Project No Prepared for: Halstead Montgomery, Alabama Prepared by: Terracon Consultants, Inc. Lawrenceville, Georgia

August 11, 2016 Halstead 5455 Troy Highway Montgomery, Alabama 36116 Attn: Ms. Shona Griffith P: 334.288.2330 E: sgriffith@halsteadllc.

2 August 11, 2016 Halstead 5455 Troy Highway Montgomery, Alabama Attn: Ms. Shona Griffith P: E: Re: Wetland Delineation Proposed CVS Pharmacy 9 th Street and US Highway 98 (Avenue E) Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida Terracon Project No Dear Ms. Griffith: Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) is pleased to provide a review of the site conditions observed and available documentation pertaining to Waters of the US (WoUS), including wetlands, at the above-referenced site. This work was performed in general accordance with the scope of services outlined in Terracon Proposal No. PEA dated October 1, 2014 and the Supplemental Agreement for Services dated July 15, At your request, below is a summary of information pertaining to WoUS, including wetlands, at the site. This report was prepared for the exclusive reliance of Halstead (client). Use or reliance by any other party is prohibited without the written authorization of the client and Terracon. 1.0 GENERAL SITE DESCRIPTION The project site is located on a city block consisting of six contiguous parcels of land totaling approximately 2.4 acres. The site is located between US Highway 98 (Avenue E) and Avenue F as well as between 8 th Street and 9 th Street. Improvements on the site include a residential dwelling, a retail store, a wellness building, an open canopy, a sewer lift station, and a city square with pavilion. It is our understanding that project activities propose development of a new CVS Pharmacy on southeastern half of the project site. A site topographic vicinity map, depicted on the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Apalachicola, Florida Quadrangle (1943), is attached as Exhibit 1. A Site Diagram location map is attached as Exhibit METHODOLOGY Terracon initially reviews readily available published resources to preliminarily identify features indicative of potential WoUS on the site or in the immediate vicinity of the site. A field investigation is then performed to identify and delineate potential WoUS and wetland areas utilizing the Routine On-site Determination Method described in the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of 2

3 Wetland Delineation Proposed CVS Pharmacy Apalachicola, Florida August 11, 2016 Terracon Project No Engineers (USACE) Wetland Delineation Manual (USACE Manual), the USACE November 2010 Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Regional Supplement Version 2.0, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Wetland Delineation Manual. Potential wetland areas are located and investigated based on the three wetland parameters of hydrophytic vegetation, hydrology, and hydric soil indicators. Hydrophytic vegetation is assessed by identifying plant species and their assigned wetland indictor rating of obligate (occur in wetlands >99% of the time), facultative wet (occur in wetlands 67-99% of the time), facultative (occur in wetlands 34-66% of the time), facultative upland (occur in wetland 1-33% of the time), and upland (occur in wetlands <1% of the time). The USACE manual defines hydrophytic vegetation as present when at least 50% of the dominant plant species are rated obligate, facultative wet, or facultative. Hydrology is determined based on a number of primary indicators (surface water, water marks, drift deposits, reduced iron presence, oxidized rhizospheres, etc.) and secondary indicators (soil surface cracks, drainage patterns, crawfish burrows, shallow aquitard, etc.). The USACE manual defines hydrology as present when at least one primary indicator and two secondary indicators are identified. Hydric soil is determined by investigating soil features such as color matrix, hue, and evidence of redox features including indicators such as saturation, stratified layers, gleyed matrix, mucky surface, organic/peat layers, hydrogen sulfide odor, and evidence of mottling indicating reduced conditions. Potential wetland areas identified with all three parameters as described above are located and delineated by designating boundaries with flagging tape. A data point is collected for each wetland area on the site detailing conditions as related to hydrophytic vegetation, hydrology, and hydric soil. The location of the data point is selected at a specific flag number indicative of conditions throughout the entire wetland area and adjacent upland area. Only one data point is typically collected for each wetland area on the site. Additional data points may be collected for atypical situations such as larger wetland areas that may exhibit differing ecological conditions in certain areas. Additional potential WoUS including stream channels, drainageways, and ditches are located, marked with flagging tape, and investigated to determine a preliminary stream classification, overall drainage patterns, and potential hydrologic connections to other WoUS and wetland areas. 3.0 SOIL DESCRIPTION According to the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey for Franklin County, two soil types are located throughout the site. Dominant soil types for the site include Mandarin fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes (24) and Pickney-Pamlico complex, depressional (36). The NCRS soil survey map is attached as Exhibit 3. The following is a brief description of each series: 2

4 Wetland Delineation Proposed CVS Pharmacy Apalachicola, Florida August 11, 2016 Terracon Project No Mandarin fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes (24) is characterized by very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils around the lower coastal plain. These soils form on marine terraces. Typically, Mandarin soils have a dark gray fine sand with weak fine granular surface layer about eight inches thick. The subsoil extends to a depth of 24 inches with light brownish gray fine sand, single grained. Permeability is moderate, and internal free water occurrence is moderate deep, common. Pickney-Pamlico complex (36) is characterized by very poorly drained, nearly level soils that are located in depressions and poorly defined drainageways. This complex is made up of about 45 percent Pickney soil and 40 percent Pamlico soil. Typically, the surface layer of the Pickney soil is about 41 inches of black and very dark brown sand that has pockets of gray sand. Typically, the surface layer of the Pamlico soil is much about 27 inches thick. The upper five inches is dark brown, and the lower 22 inches is very dark brown. The available water capacity ranges from very low to very high in the Pamlico soil and from very low to moderate in the Pickney soil. Permeability ranges from moderate to rapid in both soils. According to both the State and National hydric soils lists, Mandarin fine sand (24) is not classified as hydric; however, the Pickney-Pamlico complex (36) is classified as hydric. Evidence of hydric soils was not observed on the site. The National Wetland Inventory (NWI) map for the site illustrates no wetlands on the site. A copy of the NWI map is included as an attachment. 4.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE Waters within the site were field delineated by Courtney Wilson of Terracon s Lawrenceville, Georgia office on July 24, 2016 using the Routine On-site Determination Method described in the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wetland Delineation Manual, the USACE November 2010 Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Regional Supplement Version 2.0, and the FDEP Wetland Delineation Manual (Refer to Site Photos). No stream channels, wetlands, or other potential WoUS were observed on the site during the reconnaissance. A majority of the site consisted of manicured coastal plain grasses, and hardwoods were observed in the areas in the vicinity of the residential property on the site FEDERAL REGULATORY REVIEW WoUS, including wetlands, are under the jurisdiction of the USACE. Only the USACE can make an official Jurisdictional Determination. Impacts to jurisdictional WoUS through development activities would likely require verification, notification, permitting obligations, and/or mitigation. 3

DIAGRAM IS FOR GENERAL LOCATION ONLY, AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY MICROSOFT BING MAPS Project Manager: CAW Drawn by: CAW Checked by: CAW Approved by:

7 DIAGRAM IS FOR GENERAL LOCATION ONLY, AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY MICROSOFT BING MAPS Project Manager: CAW Drawn by: CAW Checked by: CAW Approved by: JB Project No Scale: AS SHOWN File Name: Date: August Newpoint Pl Ste 600 Lawrenceville, GA SITE DIAGRAM Proposed CVS Pharmacy US Highway 98 (Avenue E) and 9 th Street Apalachicola,, FL Exhibit 2

84 59' 23'' W Soil Map Franklin County, Florida 84 59' 15'' W 29 43' 33'' N 29 43' 23'' N 3289810 3289840 3289870 3289900 3289930 3289960 3289990 3290020 3290050 3290080 3290110 694430 694460 694490

9 84 59' 23'' W Soil Map Franklin County, Florida 84 59' 15'' W 29 43' 33'' N 29 43' 23'' N ' 33'' N 29 43' 23'' N 84 59' 23'' W N Map Scale: 1:1,530 if printed on A portrait (8.5" x 11") sheet. Meters Feet Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 16N WGS ' 15'' W Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 8/10/2016 Page 1 of 3

10 Soil Map Franklin County, Florida MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Map Unit Polygons Soil Map Unit Lines Soil Map Unit Points Special Point Features Blowout Borrow Pit Clay Spot Closed Depression Gravel Pit Gravelly Spot Landfill Lava Flow Marsh or swamp Mine or Quarry Miscellaneous Water Perennial Water Rock Outcrop Saline Spot Sandy Spot Severely Eroded Spot Sinkhole Slide or Slip Sodic Spot Spoil Area Stony Spot Very Stony Spot Wet Spot Other Special Line Features Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:20,000. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Franklin County, Florida Survey Area Data: Version 12, Nov 18, 2015 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Apr 4, 2010 Jan 12, 2011 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 8/10/2016 Page 2 of 3

11 Soil Map Franklin County, Florida Map Unit Legend Franklin County, Florida (FL037) Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 22 Leon sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 24 Mandarin fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 36 Pickney-Pamlico complex, depressional % % % Totals for Area of Interest % Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 8/10/2016 Page 3 of 3

Aug 10, 2016 This map is for general reference

All wetlands related data should be used in

12 Aug 10, 2016 This map is for general reference only. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is not responsible for the accuracy or currentness of the base data shown on this map. All wetlands related data should be used in accordance with the layer metadata found on the Wetlands Mapper web site. User Remarks:

Photo 1: View of wellness building located on

Photo 2: View of the retail building located on

Photo 3: View of the residential dwelling

Photo 4: View of the city square pavilion

13 Photo 1: View of wellness building located on the southern portion of the site. Photo 2: View of the retail building located on the eastern portion of the site. Photo 3: View of the residential dwelling located at the site. Photo 4: View of the city square pavilion located at the site. Terracon Project No Project Name: Proposed CVS Pharmacy Date Photos Taken: 7/24/16

14 Photo 5: View of the city square pavilion located at the site. Photo 6: View of the sewer lift station located at the site. Photo 7: View of the upland soils observed at the site. Photo 8: View of the upland soils observed at the site. Terracon Project No Project Name: Proposed CVS Pharmacy Date Photos Taken: 7/24/16

15 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region Proposed CVS Pharmacy Apalachicola/Franklin 7/24/16 Halstead FL Upland Courtney Wilson none 0 LRR T NAD 84 Pickney-Pamlico complex None SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Data point collected just south the grassed alley road and north of the wellness building in a grassed area. No wetlands located on-site. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: (LRR U) Field Observations: (LRR T, U) Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Upland area in grassed area with no hydrologic indicators.

16 VEGETATION (Four Strata) Upland 30 foot Dominance Test worksheet: Prevalence Index worksheet: 30 foot Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 30 foot Paspalum notatum Festuca arundinacea Y Y FACU FACU Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata: Tree Sapling/Shrub Herb Woody vine 30 foot Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No

17 SOIL Upland Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) YR 4/1 10YR 6/4 10 YR 7/4 dark grey light yellowish brown pale brown fine sand fine sand fine sand Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils 3 : (LRR S, T, U) (LRR O) (LRR S, T, U) (LRR S) (LRR O) (outside MLRA 150A,B) (LRR P, S, T) Restrictive Layer (if observed): (LRR P, T, U) (MLRA 153B) (LRR P, T, U) (LRR U) (LRR P, T) (LRR U) (MLRA 151) (LRR O, P, T) (MLRA 150A) (LRR P, T, U) (LRR O, S) (MLRA 151) (MLRA 150A, 150B) (MLRA 149A) (MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D) (LRR P, S, T, U) Hydric Soil Present? Yes No No evidence of hydric soil.

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