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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWetland Delineation Report 11-17-2017 Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone Road, Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana GEOTILL Project No. 11174701 Prepared For: Al Salam Foundation 9517 Valparaiso Ct, Indianapolis, IN 4626 Attn: Ashhar Madni November 15, 2017 7732 Loma Court Fishers, IN 46038 Ph. 317-449-0033 Fax 317- 285-0609 (info@geotill.com) Geotechnical, Environmental and Construction Materials Testing Professionals GEOTILL Inc. Geotechnical Engineering• Subsurface Exploration • Construction Testing and Material Engineering 7732 Loma Court Fishers, Indiana 46038 Phone 317.449.0033 Fax 317.285.0609 www.geotill.com Geotechnical Engineering• Subsurface Exploration • Construction Testing and Material Engineering November 15, 2017 Al Salam Foundation 9517 Valparaiso Ct, Indianapolis, IN 4626 Attention: Ashhar Madni Re: Wetland Delineation Report Prepared For Al Salam Foundation Indianapolis, IN 4626 GEOTILL Project Number 11174701 Gentlemen: Geotill is pleased to submit the Wetland Delineation Report on behalf of the Al-Salam foundation. This report describes the technical criteria, field indicators, and other sources of information used to identify and delineate wetlands for the project areas described herein. This report includes the evaluation of the area to be impacted by the proposed Al-Salam Islamic Life Center Site project. Based on the results of the delineation of approximate 5.05-acres there is no jurisdictional wetlands or other regulated waterbodies were present on the site. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If we can be of any further assistance, or if you have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact either of the undersigned. Sincerely, GEOTILL INC. Fawzy Ezzein Malek Smadi Fawzy Ezzein, Ph.D Malek Smadi, Ph.D., P.E. Project Engineer Principal Engineer (317) 449-0033 Ext. 101 Copies: (1) Al Salam Foundation, Attn: Mr. Ashhar Madni TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2.0 METHODOLOGIES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 3.0 General Site Conditions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 3.1 National Wetland Inventory Maps --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 3.2.1 Soil Survey of Hamilton County Indiana ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 3.2.2 Laboratory Investigation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 3.3 Wetland Vegetation Assessment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 4.3 Wetland Hydrology Assessment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 4.0 RESULTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 5.0 LIMITATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 6. CONCLUSION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 APPENDIX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 November 15, 2017 Page 1 WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT Al Salam Islamic Life Center 9517 Valparaiso Ct, Indianapolis, IN 4626 GEOTILL Project No. 11174701 1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE Geotill Inc has completed a wetland delineation on an approximately 5.05-acres site in the City of Carmel. The site is located at the intersection at W 141 St and Shelbourne Rd in Carmel City, Hamilton County, Indiana (Figure 1). The topography of the site is nearly flat according to the U.S.G.S. quadrangle topographic map (Figure 1). As shown in Figure (1) the proposed site is not located in an identified wetland area based on the National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Maps. On November 14, 2017, Geotill conducted an evaluation of the site and determined that no jurisdictional wetlands or other regulated waterbodies were present on the site. The approximate site and sampling points are shown on an aerial photo in Figure 3. The purpose of this delineation was to identify any wetlands that may have to be considered during site planning and for regulatory purposes. 2.0 METHODOLOGIES The site was assessed for wetlands using the on-site methods contained in the “Routine Determinations” section of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers “Wetlands Delineation Manual” (Technical Report Y-87-1, 1987), as well as “Interim Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual: Midwest Region” (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 2010). This is the methodology currently used to determine wetlands by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for implementation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone Road, Carmel Hamilton County, Indiana GEOTILL Project No. 111714701 November 15, 2017 Page 2 Environmental criteria for wetlands, as defined in the 1987 Manual include: • The prevalent vegetation is hydrophytic; · • The soils present have been classified as hydric or possess reducing soil characteristics; and, • The area is either permanently or periodically inundated at mean water depths less than or equal to 6.6 inches. Or the soil is permanently or periodically saturated to the surface during the growing season. To make a positive wetland determination, a minimum of one wetland indicator from each environmental criterion (vegetation, soil, and hydrology) must be found. The Routine Determination method outlined in the 1987 Manual was used in conjunction with procedures outlined in the Regional Supplement to identify and delineate wetlands within the project limits. Routine determinations involve simple, rapidly applied methods that result in sufficient qualitative data for identifying wetland and non-wetland areas. Several off-site data sources were reviewed at the beginning of the project; the sources and the information provided are summarized below: • National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Maps as presented in the NWI Wetland Mapper. http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data Mapper.html. • Web Soil Survey obtained from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS). http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx • United States Geological Survey (USGS) Topographical Map https://www.usgs.gov/ These sources were used in conjunction with field reconnaissance information to identify potential wetlands and wetland soil units on the site. Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone Road, Carmel Hamilton County, Indiana GEOTILL Project No. 111714701 November 15, 2017 Page 3 3.0 General Site Conditions 3.1 National Wetland Inventory Maps The NWI maps are helpful in the preliminary identification of wetlands, they do not necessarily represent federally regulated wetlands. As shown in Figure 1 in the Appendix. The review of the NWI map did not identify wetlands at the site. The nearest wetland identified on the NWI map is located approximately 1,500 feet west from the site. The NWI map can be seen in Figure 1 in the Appendix. This proposed site is not identified as NWI mapped wetlands. 3.2.1 Soil Survey of Hamilton County Indiana Soil types identified for the project were obtained from the Web Soil Survey (USDA- NRCS 2012) for. Hamilton county, Indiana. The review was completed to evaluate the soil types to determine the possible presence of hydric soils within the proposed work space. The mapped soils at proposed site location are described in Table 1 in Appendix. Table 1. Soil Classifications Map Unit Symbol Soil Name Hydric Soil States Natural drainage 9t98n (Br) Brookston silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes Hydric (95%) Poorly 2thy4 (CrA) Crosby silt loam, fine- loamy subsoil, 0 to 2 percent slopes Hydric (2%) Somewhat poorly Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone Road, Carmel Hamilton County, Indiana GEOTILL Project No. 111714701 November 15, 2017 Page 4 3.2.2 Laboratory Investigation In addition, the general subsurface conditions were investigated by drilling five test borings to a depth about 2 to 3 ft using hand auger at the locations shown on the Boring Plan (Figure 3-a). The subsurface conditions disclosed by the field investigation are summarized in the following paragraphs. Detailed descriptions of the subsurface conditions encountered in each test boring are presented on the Test Boring Logs in the Appendix. The letters in parentheses following the soil descriptions are the soil classifications in general accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System. It should be noted that the stratification lines shown on the soil boring logs represent approximate transitions between material types. In-situ stratum changes could occur gradually or at slightly different depths. The disturbed soil samples were visually classified by an engineer in accordance using the AASHTO Soil Classification System and the visual classifications verified based upon the results of laboratory tests. Final boring logs were subsequently prepared and are included in Appendix. Soil index property tests including natural moisture content, organic content, pH, Atterberg limits and grain size distribution are shown in the Appendix. The subgrade consists of silty clay and silty clay loam: sand and sandy loam. The cohesive soils in the upper 1.0 to 3 feet exhibited Liquid Limit (LL) values about 43 percent, and Plasticity Index (PI) values of 22 percent. Natural moisture content values of the foundation soils ranged from 20 to 27 percent and organic content ranged from 1.97 to 3.68 percent. 3.3 Wetland Vegetation Assessment In the course of developing the wetland determination methodology the USACE, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Soil Conservation Service, compiled a comprehensive list of wetland Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone Road, Carmel Hamilton County, Indiana GEOTILL Project No. 111714701 November 15, 2017 Page 5 vegetation. The indicator status of plant species is expressed in terms of the estimated probabilities of that species occurring in wetland conditions within a given region. The indicator categories as defined by the USACE are: Obligate Wetland (OBL) Occur almost always (estimated probability >99%) under natural conditions in wetlands. Facultative Wetland (FACW) Usually occur in wetlands (estimated probability 67%- 99%), but occasionally found in non-wetlands. Facultative (FAC) Equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands (estimated probability 34%-66%). Facultative Upland (FACU) Usually occur in non-wetlands, but occasionally found in wetlands (estimated probability 1%-33%). Obligate Upland (UPL) Occur almost always (estimated probability >99%) in uplands. The proposed center will be constructed in a former agricultural field last used for growing Soya. Currently the field has low vegetative cover. Just small areas of grass are present along South of the site close to the intersection of Shelborne Road and 141 Street as shown in Figure 4. The site could be classified as Facultative Upland (FACU) to Obligate Upland (UPL). 4.3 Wetland Hydrology Assessment The proposed site was examined for field indicators of wetland hydrology. According to USACE (1987 and 2012). Visual indicators of wetland hydrology were evaluated. hydrology indicators include, surface water, high water table, soil saturation, water marks, sediment deposits, drift deposits, iron deposits, inundation visible on aerial imagery, Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone Road, Carmel Hamilton County, Indiana GEOTILL Project No. 111714701 November 15, 2017 Page 6 sparsely vegetated concave surface, and water-stained leaves. If at least one primary or two secondary indicators are observed, the data point location was considered to have wetland hydrology. The proposed site hydrology indicators were not observed, so the hydrology criterion is not satisfied. 4.0 RESULTS Upon completion of the review of the three wetland criteria at the proposed site, a wetland determination was made. Under normal circumstances, all three wetland indicators must exist to determine the studied area as a wetland. If all three wetland indicators are not identified, the studied area cannot be determined as a wetland. Also, there are not any identified wetland areas illustrated on the USGS map in the vicinity of the site as shown in Figure 1. No depression areas or any areas that could possibly be jurisdictional wetlands or other regulated waters present are found at the proposed site. Geotill identified no wetlands on the site. This was based on site inspection, a review of aerial photography, topographic maps, National Wetland Inventory maps and soil survey information. We would recommend obtaining a written confirmation that no jurisdictional wetlands are present from the Corps prior to commencement of any activities on the site. Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone Road, Carmel Hamilton County, Indiana GEOTILL Project No. 111714701 November 15, 2017 Page 7 5.0 LIMITATIONS Our evaluations, conclusions, and recommendations are based on project and site information available to us at the time of this report and may require modification if there are any changes in the project or site conditions, or if additional data about the project or site becomes available in the future. 6. CONCLUSION The preliminary wetland evaluation for the Al-Salam foundation was completed by Geotill on November 15,2017. Geotill believes that jurisdictional wetland does not exist on site. USACE verification of our site assessment should be obtained. APPENDIX Figure 1 - Vicinity Map (a-d) Figure 2 - General Site Plans Figure 3 - Location of Samples Figure 4- Field Pictures (a-c) Logs of Test Boring Table: Summary of Classification Tests Grain Size Distribution Curves Soil Survey for Hamilton County, Indiana (from Natural Resources Conservation Service) Wetland Locations (From National Wetlands Inventory (NWI)) FIGURE NO. 1 a – VICINITY MAP Project: Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone, Road Carmel, IN 46074 Scale: NTS GEOTILL PROJECT # 11174701 DATE: Novmber 15, 2017 CLIENT: Al Salam Foundation Site FIGURE NO. 1 b– VICINITY MAP Project: Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone Road, Carmel, IN 46074 Scale: NTS GEOTILL PROJECT # 11174701 DATE: Novmber 15, 2017 CLIENT: Al Salam Foundation Site FIGURE NO. 1 c– VICINITY MAP Project: Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone, Road Carmel, IN 46074 Scale: NTS GEOTILL PROJECT # 11174701 DATE: Novmber 15, 2017 CLIENT: Al Salam Foundation Site FIGURE NO. 1 d– VICINITY MAP Topographic map Project: Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone, Road, Carmel, IN 46074 Scale: NTS GEOTILL PROJECT # 11174701 DATE: Novmber 15, 2017 CLIENT: Al Salam Foundation Site FIGURE NO. 2 – PROJECT SIT PLAN Project: Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone, Road, Carmel, IN 46074 Scale: NTS GEOTILL PROJECT NO 11174701 November 15, 2017 CLIENT: Al Salam Foundation FIGURE NO. 3 a – LOCATION OF SAMPLES Project: Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone Road, Carmel, IN 46074 Scale: NTS GEOTILL PROJECT # 11174701 DATE: Novmber 15, 2017 CLIENT: Al Salam Foundation FIGURE NO. 4.a– FIELD PICTURES Looking North-East Project: Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone Road, Carmel, IN 46074 Scale: NTS GEOTILL PROJECT # 11174701 DATE: Novmber 15, 2017 CLIENT: Al Salam Foundation FIGURE NO.4.b – FIELD PICTURES Looking North Project: Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone Road, Carmel, IN 46074 Scale: NTS GEOTILL PROJECT # 11174701 DATE: Novmber 15, 2017 CLIENT: Al Salam Foundation FIGURE NO. 4.c – FIELD PICTURES Looking East Project: Wetland Delineation Report 14138 Shelbrone Road, Carmel, IN 46074 Scale: NTS GEOTILL PROJECT # 11174701 DATE: Novmber 15, 2017 CLIENT: Al Salam Foundation Al Salam Foundation U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Standards and Support Team,wetlands_team@fws.gov Wetlands Estuarine and Marine Deepwater Estuarine and Marine Wetland Freshwater Emergent Wetland Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Freshwater Pond Lake Other Riverine November 15, 2017 0 0.1 0.20.05 mi 0 0.15 0.30.075 km 1:7,218 This page was produced by the NWI mapperNational Wetlands Inventory (NWI) 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. Al Salam Foundation U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Standards and Support Team,wetlands_team@fws.gov Wetlands Estuarine and Marine Deepwater Estuarine and Marine Wetland Freshwater Emergent Wetland Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Freshwater Pond Lake Other Riverine November 15, 2017 0 0.5 10.25 mi 0 0.75 1.50.375 km 1:2 8,871 This page was produced by the NWI mapperNational Wetlands Inventory (NWI) 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. Al Salam Foundation U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Standards and Support Team,wetlands_team@fws.gov Wetlands Estuarine and Marine Deepwater Estuarine and Marine Wetland Freshwater Emergent Wetland Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Freshwater Pond Lake Other Riverine November 15, 2017 0 0.1 0.20.05 mi 0 0.15 0.30.075 km 1:7,218 This page was produced by the NWI mapperNational Wetlands Inventory (NWI) 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. Al Salam Foundation U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Standards and Support Team,wetlands_team@fws.gova bunch of text to test out how the text is placed Wetlands Estuarine and Marine Deepwater Estuarine and Marine Wetland Freshwater Emergent Wetland Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Freshwater Pond Lake Other Riverine November 14, 2017 0 0.5 10.25 mi 0 0.75 1.50.375 km 1:2 8,871 This page was produced by the NWI mapperNational Wetlands Inventory (NWI) 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. Al Salam Foundation U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Standards and Support Team,wetlands_team@fws.gov Wetlands Estuarine and Marine Deepwater Estuarine and Marine Wetland Freshwater Emergent Wetland Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Freshwater Pond Lake Other Riverine November 15, 2017 0 0.5 10.25 mi 0 0.75 1.50.375 km 1:2 8,871 This page was produced by the NWI mapperNational Wetlands Inventory (NWI) 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. Al Salam Foundation U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Standards and Support Team,wetlands_team@fws.gov Wetlands Estuarine and Marine Deepwater Estuarine and Marine Wetland Freshwater Emergent Wetland Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Freshwater Pond Lake Other Riverine November 14, 2017 0 0.5 10.25 mi 0 0.75 1.50.375 km 1:2 8,871 This page was produced by the NWI mapperNational Wetlands Inventory (NWI) 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.