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Cherry Creek Estates Open Space Report 2002
OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT HAZEL FOSTER PROPERTY HAMILTON COUNTY CARMEL, INDIANA 4F 0 WILLIAMS CREED CONSULTING Williams Creek Consulting, Inc. P.O. Box 20821 Indianapolis, Indiana 317/722-9567 317/726-0703 fax November, 2002 u TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1.0 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................1 2.0 DESKTOP REVIEW.................................................................................1 2.1 Site Topographic Information......................................................................1 2.2 Wetlands - NWI Map...................................................................................2 2.3 County Soil Survey......................................................................................2 2.4 Aerial Photographs.......................................................................................2 2.5 FIRM Map...................................................................................................2 2.6 Historic Structures & Sites...........................................................................3 3.0 FIELD RECONNAISSANCE........................................................ ....3 3.1 General Site Description..............................................................................3 3.2 Open Space Priority Conservation Areas....................................................6 3.3 Open Space Schedule...................................................................................7 4.0 CONCLUSIONS........................................................................................7 FIGURES Figure 1— Site Location Map Figure 2 — NWI Map Figure 3 — County Soil Survey Figure 4 — Aerial Photograph APPENDIX A — NWI Map Key APPENDIX B — Representative Site Photographs APPENDIX C — Vine & Branch Woodland Survey Report APPENDIX D — Woodland Acreage Calculations Hazel Foster Property November, 2002 1.0 INTRODUCTION Williams Creek Consulting, Inc., (Williams Creek) was retained by Platinum Properties, LLC (Platinum) to evaluate potential ecological issues associated with the Hazel Foster Property located East of Hazel Dell Road at the intersection of Cherry Tree Road. The property consists of approximately 150 acres and is more specifically located in the South half of Section 22 of Township 18 North, Range 4 East, Hamilton County, Indiana. The scope of this project was to provide a detailed evaluation of open space areas associated with the property. Chapter 7 of the City of Carmel and Clay Township Subdivision Control Ordinance (ROSO III) outlines considerations for major subdivisions in part of Hamilton County. The ROSO III was designed to provide minimum standards for open space in major subdivisions and establishes a Standard Open Space Requirement (SOSR) for separate zoned areas. This proposed subdivision is zoned S-1. A "Density Incentive" is also available for subdivision designs which incorporate a greater percentage of open space. Emphasis is placed on protecting "Open Space Priority Areas" (section 7.5) which include Public Wellhead Protection Areas, 100-Year Floodway and Floodway Fringe Areas, Federally Jurisdictional Wetlands (1/4 acre or greater), the White River Greenway, Woodlands, Special Opportunity Corridors, and Historic Structures and Sites. The ROSO III requires that developers submit an Open Space Schedule and Open Space Conservation Plan with the proposed subdivision design. The Open Space Schedule indicates which of the four basic categories of open space are included in the subdivision design. The categories include Natural Open Space, Agricultural Open Space, Conservancy Lots, and Designed Open Space; as defined in Section 7.3 of the ROSO III. Standards for open space categories are also described in the ordinance. Stoeppelwerth & Associates, Inc. (Stoeppelwerth) prepared the Open Space Schedule and Open Space Conservation Plan for submittal with the subdivision development plans. Stoeppelwerth will also prepare the Open Space Conservation Map with consideration to ordinance requirements and site development logistics. 2.0 DESKTOP REVIEW Prior to conducting field investigations, Williams Creek performed a desktop review of available information pertaining to the site. This information was used to identify any features which would warrant inspection during the field reconnaissance survey. 2.1 Site To a ra hic Information The USGS 7.5 minute Quadrangle map for the area is generally used to spatially locate the site and provide general topography of the area. USGS Quadrangle maps provide a 1:2000 (in/feet) scale rendering of the site. These maps provide insufficient detail for accurate site measurements or for planning purposes; however, general drainage patterns and topographic relief can be established. The topography represented on this map shows a nearly level terrain with some distinct drainage patterns. It appears that the sharp change in topography along the southeastern corner of the property is due to a historic meandering of the White River. A Site Location Plan has been included as Figure 1 using the Fishers USGS Quadrangle as the base map. Williams Creek Consulting, Inc. Page 1 Hazel Foster Property November, 2002 A two foot contour interval topographic rendering was also available for review which provided a more detailed representation of site surface conditions. This rendering revealed areas of low or isolated elevation which suggest the potential for wetlands. 2.2 Wetlands - NWI Map The NWI maps were developed to meet a USFWS mandate to map the wetland and deepwater habitats of the United States. These maps were developed using high altitude aerial photographs. Indicators noted in the photographs, which exhibited pre -determined wetland characteristics, were identified according to a detailed classification system. In some cases, the NWI information is erroneous and areas are misidentified which emphasizes the need to perform field verification. The NWI maps use the USGS Quadrangle maps as a topographic base. The NWI map retains some of the detail of the Quadrangle map; however, it is used primarily for demonstration of wetland areas identified by the agency. This is not used to positively identify wetlands on a site. A portion of the Fishers NWI map, which covers the site, has been included as Figure 2. The NWI map for this area does not show any wetlands on the site. A key to the NWI Map is included in Appendix A 2_3 County Soil Survcy We reviewed the information provided in the NRCS Soil Survey of Hamilton County, Indiana which pertains to the site. Sheet #45 provides a 1:1320 (in/ft) scale aerial photograph on which distinct soil unit boundaries are identified. Nine separate soil units were identified on the soil survey including Miami silt loam (MmA, 0-2% slopes), Miami silt loam (MmB2, 2-6% slopes), Brookston silty clay loam (Br), Westland silty clay loam (We), Miami clay loam (MoC3, 6-12% slopes, severely eroded), Ockley silt loam (OcA, 0-2% slopes), Sleeth loam (St), Fox clay loam (FxC3, 8-18% slopes, severely eroded), and fox loam (FnB2, 2-6% slopes, eroded). Other information contained within the soil survey may be used to further characterize the site. Figure 3 presents a copy of the soil survey sheet referenced above. 2.4 Aerial Photograj2hs Aerial photographs (if available) provide a visual overview of the site and can provide information to assist in identifying land use practices, terrain, drainage, vegetated areas, wetlands, etc. Certain features such as variegated soil patterns for instance, may suggest the presence of wetlands. Figure 4 provides a copy of a spring, 1997 photograph which offers a 1:400 scale view of the site. 2_5 FIRM May The floodway information available for this site is under review by the IDNR and represents the proposed floodplain and floodway boundaries. Stoeppelwerth has included the boundaries on the Open Space Conservation Map submitted with the Primary Plat. Williams Creek Consulting, Inc. Page 2 Hazel Foster Property November, 2002 2.6 Historic Structures & Sites The ROSO III identifies the "Hamilton County Interim Report, March 1992" as the source for determining the presence/absence of historic structures or sites in Carmel/Clay Township. Based on a review of this publication, there are no registered sites on the subject property. 3.0 FIELD RECONNAISSANCE Our project scientist walked all portions of the property on September 16, 2002. The purpose was to become familiar with landscape features and existing open space conditions. Representative site photographs are included in Appendix B. Photo station locations are identified on Figure 4. 3.1 General Site Description The site exists in the Tipton Till Plain physiographic soil unit which was glaciated and is nearly level to gently rolling. Sharp changes in topography were noted on the eastern boundary of the site. It is presumed this elevation change is a remnant riverbank meander from the White River. Much of the site is used for agricultural purposes and is currently planted in corn. The site is roughly bisected East and West by Vestal Ditch; a riparian waterway with some large trees and scrub areas. The East portion of the site is comprised of corn field, a large woodlot in the southeastern comer, two wellhead protection areas, a wooded lane (tractor path), two open fencerows and wooded perimeter fencelines. Cherry Tree Road and Freemont Randall Drain (aka. Brock Ditch) cross in the West portion of the site. Cherry Tree Road extends through the property at an angle and provides access between Hazel Dell Road and outlying neighborhood areas. The roadway corridor is wooded. Freemont Randall Drain flows from the northwest toward the southeast to its confluence with Vestal Ditch near the center of the property. A residence and associated outbuildings exist off of Cherry Tree Road. A large woodlot exists along the western boundary of the property. 3.1.1 Woodlands Two large woodlots exist on the property. One is located on the western boundary and the other on the eastern boundary. Wooded areas also exist along the Freemont Randall Drain, Cherry Tree Road, Vestal Ditch, and along open fencerows and perimeter fences. These woodlands are re -growth areas which were cleared at some time in the past for farming practices. Some of the native species typically found in central Indiana were noted onsite; however, the forest stands on this property were generally comprised of species which re -colonize disturbed areas. The woodlot adjacent to Hazel Dell Road is contiguous, but is obviously divided in species composition and diversity due to the historic presence of farm livestock. A woodland analysis was conducted by Vine & Branch which provides a more comprehensive characterization of the woodlands onsite. A copy of their report is included in Appendix C. Williams Creek Consulting, Inc. Page 3 Hazel Foster Property November, 2002 3.1.2 Agricultural Areas Much of the site is used for agricultural purposes and is currently planted in corn. No estimate of land space used for agricultural purposes was available and the subdivision plan does not include an agricultural land use in the design. 3.1.3 Wetlands and Other Waters Through the Clean Water Act, 1972, the USACE maintains authority over "Waters of the U.S." as defined in the code of federal regulations (33 CFR 328.3). The limit of jurisdiction described in 33 CFR 328.4 for non -tidal waters is the 'ordinary high water mark" if no adjacent wetlands are present. If present, the limit of jurisdiction applies to the boundary of the adjacent wetland. Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) also serves as a base of federal authority over certain waters. Definitions and permitting requirements for jurisdictional waters under Section 10 can be found in 33 CFR Parts 322 and 329. Wetlands offer a variety of functions including aesthetic appeal, water resource protection and improvement, wildlife habitat, etc. Because of the perceived functions and values of wetlands, the USACE developed the 1987 Manual. Wetlands are defined in the 1987 Manual as, "Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas.31 The 1987 Manual outlines the protocol for identifying wetland areas distinguishable from "upland" areas. Wetland areas are delineated according to three primary criteria: vegetation, soil, and hydrology. An area is determined to qualify as a wetland if it meets the "general diagnostic environmental characteristics" of hydrophytic vegetation, hydrology, and soil. Our staff scientist investigated the property on September 16, 2002 to identify wetlands or other jurisdictional waters. Vestal and Freemont Randall Ditches extend through the property and should be considered federally jurisdictional waters. In addition, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) would most likely consider these waters jurisdictional. The desktop review suggested the potential presence of wetland areas which were specifically inspected as part of the site reconnaissance. Following is a description of the conditions noted for the generalized areas of the site. East of Vestal Ditch: Variegated soil patterns were noted on the county soil survey for the area south of the central dividing fencerow and just east of Vestal Ditch. Site topographic information supported the potential for surface water ponding and these areas were inspected for evidence of wetlands. These areas were planted in corn or turf grass which covered the southern wellhead protection area and no evidence of wetlands was noted. I Corps ofEngineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (the 1987 Manual). Williams Creek Consulting, Inc. Page 4 Hazel Foster Property November, 2002 The wooded fencerows and large woodlot occupying the southeast comer of the property were also inspected for wetland areas. Tree species typically noted in these areas included white mulberry (Mores alba), hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), sugar maple (Acer saccharum), shagbark hickory (Carya ovata), and American elm (Ulmus americana). Dominant herbaceous species included Virginia wild rye (Elymus virgincus), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), snakeroot (Sanicula sp.), Queen Anne's lace (Daucus carota), and black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis). These species were not homogenous and dominant across the property; however, there were no dominant hydrophytic plant communities noted which would suggest the presence of a wetland. West of Vestal Ditch: The property on the west side of Vestal Ditch includes agricultural land, Cherry Tree Road, a residence, Freemont Randall Drain, and a large woodlot. Site topographic and county soil information suggested the potential presence of wetland areas in the large woodlot and along the Freemont Randall Drain. The woodlot was primarily dominated by sugar maple. Other species noted included ash (Fraxinus sp.), black locust (Robinia psuedoacacia), kentucky coffee tree (Gymnocladus dioica), ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra), bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis), wild black cherry (Prunus serotina), and beech (Fagus grandifolia). The dominant herbaceous species inlcuded garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) and wood nettle (Laportea canadensis). One low topographic area within the southern portion of the woodlot was inspected for wetland criteria. No dominant hydrophytic plant communities were noted in this area. Inspection of the soil profile revealed a silt loam from the surface to a depth of 16 inches with a matrix color of 10 YR 5/2, with no mottles. No significant evidence was noted in this area to characterize it as a wetland. One specific area was identified on the county soil survey as a "wet spot". Hydrophytic plant species were noted including sedge (Carex sp.), American elm, and green ash. The soil profile was examined to determine if wetland conditions existed. A silt loam was encountered from the surface to a depth of 16 inches with a matrix color of 10 YR 4/4, with many, distinct 10 YR 5/2 mottles. While hydrophytic vegetation may be prevalent, the soil does not appear to remain saturated long enough to have developed reduced conditions typical of wetland areas. No significant evidence of hydrology was noted which also supports the conclusion that this area is not a wetland. The county soil survey specified a Brookston silty clay loam soil in the upper reaches of Freemont Randall Drain onsite. The ditch is shallow, approximately 2 to 4 feet wide, and has a silty substrate with shallowly rooted hydrophytic tree species and herbaceous plants. Trees noted along the ditch include sandbar willow (Salix exigua), American elm, and green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). Herbaceous plants included knotweed (Polygonum sp.), clearweed (Pilea pumila), spotted touch-me-not (Impatiens capensis) and riverbank wild rye (Elymus riparius). The plant community shifted to upland species immediately outside the banks of the ditch and included hackberry, corn (Zea mays), poison ivy, and foxtail (Setaria faberi). No areas were specifically identified as wetlands since the hydrophytic species were associated with the Freemont Randall Drain; which is considered jurisdictional. Williams Creek Consulting, Inc. Page 5 Hazel Foster Property November, 2002 3.2 Open Space Priority Conservation Areas The ROSO III suggests an emphasis on protecting Open Space Priority Areas. The following is a discussion of the types of priority areas. 3.2.1 Wellhead Protection Areas Two wellhead protection areas exist on the property. Both are located East of Vestal Ditch; one along the northern property boundary and the other along the southern boundary. These areas are currently planted in turf grass and are well maintained. The proposed subdivision will maintain a minimum distance of 250 feet from the well location and will install a temporary construction barrier to prevent machinery from disturbing the land surface within the wellhead protection area. Surface grading and compaction will be minimized in the vicinity of the wellhead protection areas to the extent possible in order to maintain surficial infiltration of stormwater. Onsite stormwater detention ponds and vegetated surfaces will serve to maintain groundwater recharge in the area. Design layout and vegetative enhancements of the stormwater ponds will also provide for filtration of the stormwater prior to percolation into the subsurface or discharge to nearby waterways. Setback requirements and applicable standards for this type of open space will be adhered to. 3.2.2 Floodway Zones The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) maintains jurisdiction over the floodway of Vestal Ditch since it effectively drains greater than one square mile. Any work to be conducted within the floodway will require permit approval through the IDNR prior to commencing work. The ROSO III mandates that the floodway and floodway fringe area be preserved in their entirety; however, a letter of map revision (LOMR) may be obtained through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for alterations to the flood plain and/or floodway boundaries. Excavation, filling of earth or removal of native vegetation within the 100 year floodway fringe is prohibited unless required by the Hamilton County Drainage Board and Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety. 3.2.3 Wetlands As discussed above, no jurisdictional wetlands were noted during the site reconnaissance of this property. It is expected that a partial wetland shelf can be included around the perimeter of the stormwater retention features, thus including wetlands to the ledger of proposed, designed open space. 3.2.4 White River Greenwa The site is not adjacent to the White River and does not include access to the White River Greenway. 3.2.5 Woodlands As previously discussed, there are several wooded areas onsite including contiguous re- growth woodlots, forested riparian areas along Freemont Randall and Vestal Ditches, open fence rows, and along perimeter fence lines. The ROSO III provides guidance on classification of woodlands and allowable clearing for development. The results of our Williams Creek Consulting, Inc. Page 6 Hazel Foster Property November, 2002 investigation will be factored into the final subdivision design through coordination and negotiation with the zoning board. Appendix D provides a summary of estimated existing and proposed woodland acreages. 3.2.6 Special Opportunity Corridors There are no known special opportunity corridors, such as pipelines or high voltage electrical utility easements, associated with the property. 3.2.7 Historic Structures and Sites We reviewed the Hamilton County Interim Report, March 1992 for historic structures. And sites associated with the property. There were no such structures located on the subject property. 3.3 Open Space Schedule The SOSR required for this site is 32.0 acres. Open Space Provided for this site is 47.095 acres with 23 acres of natural open space and 24.095 acres of designed open space. This suggests that the gross base density of the proposed subdivision may be increased in accordance with the Density Incentive formula in Section 7.2 of the ROSO III. 4.0 CONCLUSIONS Williams Creek has performed a desktop review of available information and field investigation of the Hazel Foster property. Our scope of work focused on providing information for an evaluation of potential ecological issues associated with the ROSO III ordinance. No wetland areas were identified onsite. The two drainage ditches onsite are federally and locally jurisdictional waters. Forested areas exist on the property. While portions of the woodlands maintained moderate species diversity, most of the woodlands contained typical post land clearing re -colonization species. These conclusions are based on conditions observed at the time of the site inspection. Williams Creek Consulting, Inc. Page 7 FIGURES Figure 1— Site Location Map Figure 2 — NWI Map Figure 3 — County Soil Survey Figure 4 — Aerial Photograph o 4aa' SCALE IN FEET LEGEND - PHOTO STATION (PS) U J J W F Ld W a 0 w a m D z a N O CD O a � n QQ Q � Z V O a0 z w ~ 1 CY O w= OU Li Z O LL J w Q = ry LJ Q 0 N N ago N <100 O Q N O N N X z n r, O m Vlh^ OO�M a S •• x z , Lei m z APPENDIX A — NWI Map Key MODIFIERS [--Non-Tidal I I I I I I I I I WATER REGIME----1 I 1 I 1 I 1--Tidal---- [- A Temporarily Flooded 1- B=Saturated {- C=Seasonally Flooded 1- D=Seasonally Flooded/Well Drained 1- E=Seasonally Flooded/Saturated 1- F=Semipermanently Flooded 1- G=Intermittently Exposed {- H=Permanently Flooded 1- J=Intermittently Flooded 1- K=Artificially Flooded 1- W=Intermittently Flooded/Temporary (used on older maps) 1- Y=Saturated/Semipermanent/Seasonal (used on I older maps) i- Z=Intermittently Exposed/Permanent (used on older maps) I- U=Unknown [- K=Artificially Flooded �- L=Subtidal 1- M=Irregularly Exposed [- N=Regularly Flooded �- P=Irregularly Flooded 1-*S=Temporary-Tidal 1-*R=Seasonal-Tidal 1-*T=Semipermanent-Tidal j-*V=Permanent-Tidal �- U=Unknown I 1-*These water regimes are only used in I tidally influenced, freshwater systems. I- 1=Hyperhaline 1- 2=Euhaline 1--Coastal I- 3=Mixohaline (Brackish) [ Halinity------- I- 4-Polyhaline I I- 5=Mesohaline I I- 6=Oligohaline I- O=Fresh I WATER CHEMISTRY-[ I I- 7=Hypersaline 1--Inland I- 6=Eusaline 1 Salinity ------- I- 9=Mixosaline I I- O=Fresh j 1--pH Modifiers {- a=Acid for all I- t=Circumneutral Fresh Water---- I- i=Alkaline �. SOIL ------------------------------I- g=Organic 1- n=Mineral {- b=Beaver 1- d=Partially Drained/Ditched SPECIAL MODIFIERS -----------------I- f=Farmed 1- h=Diked/Impounded 1- r=Artificial Substrate {- s=Spoil 1- x=Excavated U = Uplands SYSTEM SUBSYSTEM CLASS SUBCLASS I- RB=Rock Bottom 1=Bedrock 2=Rubble [ j- UB=Unconsolidated Bottom 1=Cobble-Gravel 2=Sand 3=Mud 4=Organic I I- AB=Aquatic Bed 1=Algal 2=Aquatic Moss 3=Rooted Vascular [ 4=Floating ( Vascular 5=Unknown Submergent 6=Unknown Surface I- US=Unconsolidated Shore 1=Cobble-Gravel I 2=Sand 3=Mud 4=Organic [ 5=Vegetated I I- ML=Moss-Lichen 1=Moss 2=Lichen I P=PALUSTRINE----------------------i- EM=Emergent 1=Persistent j 2=Nonpersistent 1 I- SS=Scrub-Shrub 1=Broad-Leaved [ Deciduous [ 2=Needle-Leaved Deciduous 3=Broad-Leaved Evergreen [ 4=Needle-Leaved Evergreen [ 5=Dead j 6=Indeterminate Deciduous 7=Indeterminate Evergreen 1 I- FO=Forested 1=Broad-Leaved Deciduous 2=Needle-Leaved Deciduous 3=Broad-Leaved Evergreen 4=Needle-Leaved Evergreen 5=Dead 6=Indeterminate Deciduous I 7=Indeterminate Evergreen I I- OW=Open Water/Unknown Bottom (used on older maps) NWI Classification Key for Riverine and Palustrine Systems SYSTEM SUBSYSTEM CLASS SUBCLASS 1- RB=Rock Bottom 1=Bedrock I 2=Rubble I I- UB=Unconsolidated Bottom 1=Cobble-Gravel I 2=Sand I--1=TIDAL-------- I 3=Mud I 4=Organic I I I 1-*SB=Streambed 1=Bedrock 1 I 2=Rubble 3=Cobble-Gravel --2=LOWER 1 4-Sand I PERENNIAL---- I 5=Mud I I 6=0rganic 7=Vegetated 1 I I- AB=Aquatic Bed 1=Algal R=RIVERINE ------ 1--3=UPPER I 2=Aquatic Moss PERENNIAL ----I 3=Rooted Vascular I 4=Floating I I Vascular I I 5=Unknown 1 I Submergent 1--4=INTERMITTENT-1 6=Unknown Surface I i I I- RS=Rocky Shore 1=Bedrock I I 2=Rubble I I I- US=Unconsolidated Shore 1=Cobble-Gravel I--5=UNKNOWN I 2=Sand 1 PERENNIAL ----I 3=Mud (used on older l 4=Organic maps) I 5=Vegetated I I-**EM=Emergent 2=Nonpersistent I j- OW=Open Water/Unknown Bottom (used on older I maps) 1-*STREAMBED is limited to TIDAL and 1 INTERMITTENT SUBSYSTEMS, and comprises 1 the only CLASS in the INTERMITTENT SUBSYSTEM. I 1-**EMERGENT is limited to TIDAL and LOWER I PERENNIAL SUBSYSTEMS. APPENDIX B — Representative Site Photographs V. iN � { Leff _f ..1i. _ ' • S. SF]1� � •L Y� _� .� � i •. L� , . N All �`• �� ��' ,}•� � _� • zr IL �'' y 'an —, .�� �'� •; r �.. �, SYi � '� Tye • Ram a. ''��� ; R �' y� � ' � z .� �f. � � ~, a''SM -F � � '"'�.,.., 31: sue`, _ t `■ R s i a tin ti : ��i� id",,� .t'-ti' � {Y }'�4 . • w yl � �- ►.$�• � '� IP pw r e, '�•� _- _, Jay �� , -r.�" l _ f .. ._, /� ��• It L aF� ti Y l I ' a. Pk et '�� X�� . L y �� 1 - _. - +� 'r •ram Ajo IN :.� amine l •,r. i � • ..k APT? 4 - Photo Station 6 Photo Station 7 IN r "a • =: w. � pow i v '. IP ram: ate... �. ,. ,fir,•'. . sc l - y �' � �: � � � �� �J yr. •tq' ' al - . .1 " AL •� 1 .i — y.L � •-Z ,} r.. - •_Lr.��-_ -'ram.:- ^-•+ y: ... s f 1 � _ a✓ tr4�f 4-. �� • �r'S• .'r mow` 14 IIT LK r _ ,42 1, ov ` r AV,; owl WS 41 Lit ai' f• w - Stir �,':... _ i � '" '' L i f i:i,�.. a -_ - �r, �f,-1 � !_�� ` ' i�. !„�{�'- �• ,,y���r.v _�! r •S� �• -- 'fit $14 �- _ 1 APPENDIX C — Vine & Branch Woodland Survey Report VINE & BRANCH, INC. Arboricultural Consulting JUDSON R. SCOTT Registered Consulting Arborist #392 4721 E. 146t' Street Carmel, Indiana 46033 Fax: 317-818-9865 Phone:317-846-1424 Email: Treeconsultant@aol.com Consulting Arborist Services Woodland Analysis Prepared Judson R Registered American Society of For Platinum Properties Williams Creek Consulting Hazel Foster Property September 22, 2002 Member: American Society of Consulting Arborists, National Arborist Association, International Society of Arboriculture, Indiana Arborists Association, Indianapolis Landscape Association, and Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association. Woodland Analysis: Platinum Properties Location N1/2, SWi/4, and the NW1/4, SE 1/4, of Section 22, T18N, R4E, 1't P.M. North and east of the intersection of Hazel Dell road and Cherry Tree Ave. Carmel, IN. History On September 17, 2002 Mr. Eric Simons of Platinum Properties, Mr. Neil Meyers of Williams Creek Consulting, and ]ud Scott of Vine & Branch Inc. met with Mr. Scott Brewer of the Carmel Office of Community Development to discuss the development of the Platinum Properties project on the Hazel Foster Estate . The intent of this meeting was to determine the requirements for evaluation that the Office of Community Development would require for the property. At this meeting Mr. Brewer waived the need for a tree inventory for the property. He instead asked for a woodland evaluation which would display the flora and fauna of the property. Mr. Brewer asked that the evaluation be documented with photos to show the "feel of the property". Mr. Brewer also asked that we evaluate the property to determine each area of woodlands as to it's classification within the Residential Open Space Ordinance (ROSO) for Carmel/Clay Township. Scope of Work 1. Identify and define woodlands according to the Carmel zoning ordinance. 2. Evaluate north and south boundaries. Give percentages of trees and shrubs and define the "typical" area. 3. Define the southeast woodlot according to the Carmel zoning ordinance. 4. Define the 2 riparian areas. 5. Define the fencerows on the property. 6. Mark any unusual or exceptional trees or landmarks. 7. Photo -document this work. 8. Record species of flora and fauna. Limitations Inspections were conducted during the time period of September 18, 2002, and September 23, 2002. As such, they are limited by the time frame and present field conditions. These are not long-term observations needed to represent the full spectrum of plants and animals, which use the land over the course of the year and the changing seasons. Spring ephemeral plants, plants suppressed by the current drought, migrating animals, and spring nesting animals are some of the categories that are not represented in this report. Platinum Properties ]CM, V&B Hazel Foster Estate Copyright © Vine & Branch Inc. September 23, 2002 Page 1 Methodology All areas in the scope of work were inspected on foot. Tallies of the tree species were taken by species and size. All animals and birds seen, heard, or found evident by sign were noted. Plants seen along the way were also noted. More complete lists could be obtained through more intensive investigations. Photos were taken in an effort to represent "typical" examples of the plant communities. Locations of all photos are plotted on the aerial photo (map 1.) with directional arrows. Each area was rated using the definitions as stated within the Residential Open Space Ordinance (ROSO) for Carmel/Clay Township.: The definitions used were • Woodland, Mature - An area of plant material covering one-half acre, or more, and consisting of thirty (30) percent of more canopy trees having a sixteen (16) inch or greater caliper, or grove consisting of seven (7) or more trees having ten (10) inch or greater caliper. Woodland, Young - An area of plant material covering one half acre, or more, and consisting of thirty (30) percent or more canopy trees having an eight (8) inch or greater caliper, or any grove consisting of seven (7) or more trees having ten (10) inch or greater caliper. • Woodland, Scrub - An area of plant material covering one half acre, or more, and consisting of thirty (30) percent or more canopy trees having a two and one-half (2 1/2) inch or greater caliper, or any grove consisting of fifteen (15) or more trees having four (4) inch or greater caliper. Findings Tree species present throughout most of the property include: sugar maple, hackberry, black walnut, red elm, mulberry, honeyiocust, black cherry, and white ash. Shrubs found include: gray dogwood, spicebush, European honeysuckle, and wahoo/burning bush. Plants species commonly found include: common ragweed , tall ragweed, poison ivy, pokeweed, garlic mustard, white snakeroot, raspberries and blackberries, roses, grape vines, avens, horsebalm, Sidens species., ironweed, wild rye, European honeysuckle, goldenrods, common cinquefoil, motherwort, greenbrier, Carex species, cocklebur, burdock, privet, dogwoods, pigweed, velvet leaf, spicebush, Virginia creeper, enchanter's nightshade, elderberry, and stinging nettles. Specific Area Descriptions The following descriptions will list the general description of each area including dominant tree species and any other conditions or flora/fauna not found on the rest of the property. Unless otherwise noted, the trees and plants listed above were found on each of the areas and throughout the entire property. Platinum Properties JCM, V&B Hazel Foster Estate Copyright ©Vine & Branch Inc. September 23, 2002 Page 2 1. Southeast Stand (Exhibits 1 - 3): This stand is located at the southeast corner of the property. It is an extension of a larger stand of timber on the neighboring property to the east. It slopes from the uplands in the west down to the southeast corner of the property. The stand is dominated by large trees over twenty inch dbh (diameter at breast height). There are multiple large trees here. Shagbark hickories and bitternut hickories dominate with sugar maple, black walnuts, and red elms also present. There are a few beech and red and white oaks also. Red elms and hackberries dominate the lower areas. The understory is mostly sugar maples and red elms with a few black cherries. An abundance of saplings has sprung up at the edges due to the increased light from the opening of the forest edge created by the neighboring developments. The lack of mature oaks probably indicates severe timber harvesting in the past. The lack of stumps indicates this took place decades ago. There are two to three disturbed areas where an opening has been created in the woods. These areas are reforesting. Tree species found include: bitternut hickory, sugar maple, beech, American elm, red elm, shagbark hickory, hornbeam, hackberry, Ohio buckeye, white ash, yellow poplar, black walnut, birch, black cherry, Ma/us species, red oak, Kentucky coffeetree, honeylocust, and white oak. Animals found include: blue jays, grackles, chickadees, titmouse, cardinals, turkey vultures, red bellied woodpeckers, hairy woodpeckers, cuckoos, raccoons, deer, squirrels, woodchucks, snakes, white breasted nuthatchs, and chipmunks. Plants found include: white snakeroot, horsebalm, spicebush, Solomon's seal, Virginia creeper, poison ivy, enchanter's nightshade, elderberry, pokeweed, grape vines, avens, stinging nettles, golden corydalis, doll's eyes, garlic mustard, Large leafed waterleaf, touch-me-nots, motherwort, greenbrier, Carex species, privet, dogwoods, raspberries, pigweed, roses, giant hyssop, Bidens species, ironweed, wild rye, European honeysuckle, goldenrods, common cinquefoil, common ragweed, catnip, sorrel. This list is limited due to the very dry soil conditions this summer. 2. Main stream corridor (Exhibits 4 - 10): This is a small, well -functioning stream. It has some natural meandering and is used heavily by the wildlife. The woods along the stream are fairly typical. They are dominated by large trees ranging from twelve to twenty-four inch dbh. The dominant species includes: hackberry, black cherry, honey locust, boxelder, and white ash. Also present in lesser degrees are: mulberry, American elm, black walnut, and willow. The north half of the stream has more large trees. Many are over twenty inch dbh. The southern half has been more disturbed and has more medium sized trees ranging from eight to sixteen inch dbh. The tree species composition remains pretty much the same throughout. Animals species seen include: great blue heron, red tailed hawk, frogs, minnows, several species of mussels, deer, raccoons, and squirrels. Plant species seen along this riparian corridor that were not seen elsewhere on the property include: great blue lobelia, several Helianthus species, and Silphium perfoliatum (an unusual plant in Indiana). Platinum Properties ]CM, V&B Hazel Foster Estate Copyright ©Vine & Branch Inc. September 23, 2002 Page 3 3. Road Corridor: The trees along the road are mostly small, ranging from six to twelve inch dbh, and of the same species composition as the fencerows. Hackberry, black walnut, white ash, and mulberry are the most common species. Many of these trees may be in the right-of-way for the road itself. There is not much significant along the road. 4. Riparian Corridor (Exhibits 11 - 13): This corridor is in the northwest quarter of the property. This stream flows from the neighboring subdivision of Spring Creek at northwest corner of the property to the southeast, across the road, and terminates in the larger stream in the middle of the property, This stream has a very low flow now but has been observed at a moderate flow in the spring. Dominant tree species include: white ash, willow, hackberry, and red elms. Also present in lesser numbers are: silver maple, black cherry, black walnut, sugar maple, American elm, hawthorn, and osage orange. One Kentucky coffeetree (five inch dbh) was also found. The northern portion of this waterway, north of the road, is forested but narrow. At most spots the buffer on either side is only about twenty feet wide. South of the road, this stream is converted into a drainage ditch with mown grass along both banks and no forest cover at all. There is a fence line on the far west bank of the ditch with trees. The trees in the fenceline are the standard hackberry, osage orange, red elm mix with no notable trees. Most trees are grown into the fence itself. Plant species noted include: smartweeds, touch -me -hots, ironweed, Bidens species, Lobelia siphilitica, and solidagos, as well as the typical species list above. Animals and birds noted include: minnows, frogs, squirrels, raccoons, deer, water snake (Exhibit 11), a common snapping turtle (Exhibit 13), blue jays, grackles, robins, eastern wood pewee, catbird. S. West Stand (Exhibits 14 - 21): This is the most diverse stand on the property. It has also had the most diverse land use history as well. There are several fencerows, an old house foundation 'and some livestock sheds (marked as Point of Interest A Aerial Photo A and B). The fences are marked on the aerial photo. Large, mature trees dominate most of the stand including: catalpa, sugar maple, white ash, hackberry, and red elm. There are also large trees of non -dominate species including: black cherry, bitternut hickory, shagbark hickory, beech, black walnut, and Ohio buckeye. The understory is stocked with many saplings and poles. Although most species are well represented, sugar maple dominates the understory. This is a mature, well -stocked stand. There are two areas that differ significantly from the rest of this stand. One is the old house and livestock site. The other is the triangular extension to the east (Point of Interest 6, Aerial Photo A and 13). The old house/livestock site has sheds that appear to be pig sheds. This is supported by the composition of the remaining trees in that fenced area. One of the few trees that can withstand the constant degradation by livestock is black locust. The fenced area surrounding these pig sheds is almost exclusively black locust. This is an extremely invasive tree. This forest stand, and any future Platinum Properties ]CM, V&B Hazel Foster Estate Copyright ©Vine & Branch Inc. September 23, 2002 Page 4 development, should be protected by removing this species. Black locust will appear throughout the forest and in nearby lawns if left unattended. The triangular extension to the east of this stand has been heavily used. Again, there are numerous black locust and other undesirable trees here. The currently used house and barns are at the east end of this extension. Close to the house is a black walnut grove. Although this grove has not been maintained and there are tree saplings growing in and between the rows, the walnuts have obviously been planted in rows. They are small, ranging from six to ten inch dbh, and are not of much value. There are three persimmon trees near the house. This species was not seen elsewhere on the property. 6. Northern Boundary (Exhibit 22): For the most part, this boundary is defined by a fencerow that is typical of midwestern, Indiana fencerows. There are many four to fourteen inch dbh trees, most of which are not valued as timber species. The best use of this boundary is as screening between houses and/or subdivisions. There are two significant points along this boundary though. One is a large, twenty-two inch dbh shingle oak near the middle of the north line, slightly east of the road. This is the only shingle oak encountered on the property. Its large size makes it valuable (Point of Interest C, Aerial Photo A). It is marked with orange flagging. The second is the stand of large sugar maples in the northwest corner (Point of Interest D, Aerial Photo A). Tree species found include: hackberries, sassafras, white mulberry, with some black cherries and hawthorns. Plant species found were typical with the additions of: large leafed sunflower (Helianthus grosseseratus), cupplant (Silphium perfoliatum, an unusual species and worthy of note), bindweed, trumpet creeper, Queen Anne's lace, smooth sumac, daisy fleabane, fescue grass, foxtail grass, aster species, and thistles. Note: there is some Canadian thistle (Cirsium arvense) here. This is a state listed noxious weed that must be controlled by state law. 7. Southern Boundary: The entire length of the southern boundary is mostly an old fenceline with very few large trees. However, there are several large trees on the south side of this fence. The tree species present are typical of an Indiana fenceline including: hackberry, mulberry (mostly the Asian white mulberry), black walnut, honeylocust, black cherry, and sassafras. The only area significantly different is the short section just west of the well station next to the mown area. All the trees in this line are large and well -managed (Point of Interest E, Aerial Photo A). Plants, shrubs, and animals are the same as found in the northern boundary. Fencerows (Exhibits 23 - 26): The remaining fence rows on the property are pretty uniform in composition and structure. Dominant species include: hackberry, black cherry, honey locust, mulberry and black walnut. There are small pockets of young walnuts, sassafras and hawthorn. Most of the trees are small, ranging from four to twelve inch dbh. There are a few larger trees scattered throughout. Near the farm Platinum Properties" JCM, V&B Hazel Foster Estate Page 5 Copyright © Vine & Branch Inc. September 23, 2002 g fields are few large trees as they have been removed to reduce competition with the agricultural crops. The east central fencerow (Point of Interest F, Aerial Photo A) is structurally different due to the presence of an old lane. This is actually a continuation of the lane running along the ditch from the road down to the main stream. This lane is fenced on both sides. Thus, two parallel fence lines frame the lane. The lane is not actively used and there are a few saplings creeping into it. The trees in these parallel fence lines are mostly small, below ten inch dbh. However, there are a few large specimens near the east end of this fence line where it approaches the east stand of trees. Species composition is the same as the other fencerows. Shrubs found include: smooth sumac, gray dogwood, and European honeysuckle. Plants found are mostly typical weedy species found near cornfields and disturbed land. Here they include: Canadian thistle, common ragweed, goldenrods, cocklebur, foxtail, horsetail, poison ivy, pokeweed, blackberry, raspberry, wild rye, rose, garlic mustard, burdock, and grape vines. I certify that all the statemeni :f In eport are true, complete and correct to the best of m know d and belief d,-• ade in good faith. udson R. Scott r �� President, Vine & Brand In Registered Consulting A ari #_392 American Society of Con b Art>orists © 2001 by Vine & Branch Inc Arboricul Lultroly' All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America., no part of this publication may be changed, reproduced or distributed without written permission of Vine & Branch Inc. This report and the Information it contains are CONFIDENTIAL, for the use of the individual or firm to whom it is addressed, and their assigns. Platinum Properties Hazel Foster Estate Copyright ©Vine & Branch Inc. September 23, 2002 ]CM, V&B Page 6 Master list of tree species found on site American elm (Ulmus americana) Beech (Fagus grandifolia) Bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis) Black cherry (Prunus serotina) Black locust (Robinia psuedoacacia) Black walnut (Jug/ans nigra) Boxelder (Acer negundo) Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) Cottonwood (Popu/us deltoides) Fruit species (Ma/us spp) Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) Hawthorns (Crataegus spp.) Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioica) Ohio buckeye (Aesculusglabra) Osage orange (Maclura pomifera) Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) Red elm (Ulmus rubra) Red mulberry (Morus rubra) Red oak (Quercus rubra) Redbud (Cercis canadensis) River birch (Betula nigra) Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) Silver maple (Acersaccharinum) Sugar maple (Acersaccha)-um) Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) White ash (Fraxinus americana) White mulberry (Morus albs) White oak (Quercus alba) Willow (Salixspp.) Yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) Shrubs Burning bush/wahoo, (Euonymus atropurpureus) Elderberry, (Sambucus canadensis) European honeysuckle, (Lonicera maakii) Gray dogwood, (Corns racemosa) Paw paw, (Asimina triloba) Privet, (Ligustrum vulgare) Rose, (Rosa spp.) Smooth sumac, (Rhusglabra) Spicebush, (Lindera benzoin) Platinum Properties )CM, V&B Hazel Foster Estate Page 7 Copyright© Vine & Branch Inc. September 23, 2002 Master list of plant species found on site Asters, (Aster species) Avens, (Geum canadense) Beggar's ticks, (Bidens spp.) Bindweed, (Convoivu/us arvensis) Blackberry, (Rubus allegheniensis) Burdock, (Arctium minus) Canadian thistle, (Cirsium arvense) Catnip, (Nepeta cataria) Cocklebur, (Xanthium chinense) Common cinquefoil, (Potentilla simplex) Common ragweed, (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) Cupplant (Silphium perfoliatum) Daisy fleabane, (Erigeron annuus) Doll's eyes, (Actaea paclwoda) Enchanter's nightshade, (Circaea quadrisulcata) Fescue grass, (Festuca spp.) Foxtail grass, (Setaria spp.) Garlic mustard, (Allaria petiolata) Giant hyssop, (Agastache nepetoides) Golden corydalis, (Corydalis aurea) Goldenrods, (Solidago spp.) Grape vines, ( Vitus spp.) Great blue lobelia, (Lobelia siphilitica) Greenbrier, (Smilaxspp.) Sunflowers, (Helianthus spp.) Horsebalm, (Collinsonia canadensis) Horsetail, (Erigeron canadensis) Ironweed, (Vernonia altisssima) Large leafed sunflower, (Helianthus grosseseratus) Large leafed waterleaf, (Hydrophyllum canadense) Motherwort, (Leonurus cardiaca) Pigweed, (Amaranthus spp.) Poison ivy, (Toxicodendron radicans) Pokeweed, (Phytolacca americana) Queen Anne's lace, (Daucus carota) Raspberries, (Rhubus idaeus) Sedges, (Carexspp) Smartweeds, (Ploygonum hydropiper) Solomon's seal, (Polygonatum spp.) Sorrel, (Oxalis europaea) Stinging nettles, (Urtica spp.) Tall ragweed, (Ambrosia tifida) Touch-me-nots, Umpatians capensis) Trumpet creeper, (Campsis radicans) Velvet leaf, (Abutilon theophrasti) Virginia creeper, (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) White snakeroot, (Eupatorium rugosum) Wild rye, (Elmus spp) Platinum Properties Hazel Foster Estate Copyright © Vine & Branch Inc. September 23, 2002 JCM, V&B Page 8 Master list of animal species found on site Chipmunks Deer Raccoons Squirrels Woodchucks Frogs Snapping turtles Water snakes Blue jays Cardinals Catbird Chickadees Cuckoos Eastern wood pewee Grackles Great blue heron Hairy woodpeckers Red bellied woodpeckers Red tailed hawk Robins Titmouse Turkey vultures White breasted nuthatches Minnows Several species of mussels Platinum Properties JCM, V&B Hazel Foster Estate Page 9 Copyright © Vine & Branch Inc. September 23, 2002 Aerial Photos: Platinum Properties Master list of tree species found on site American elm (Ulmusamericana) Beech (Fagusgrandifolia) Bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis) Black cherry (Prunus serotina) Black locust (Robinia psuedoacacia) Black walnut (Juglans nigra) Boxelder (Acer negundo) Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) Fruit species (Malus spp) Hackberry (Celtic occidentalis) Hawthorns (Crataegus spp.) Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioica) Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra) Osage orange (Maclura pomifera) Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) Red elm (Ulmus rubra) Red mulberry (Morus rubra) Red oak (Quercus rubra) Redbud (Cercis canadensis) River birch (Betula nigra) Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) Silver maple (Acersacaharinum) Sugar maple (Acersaccharum) Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) White ash (Fraxinus americana) White mulberry (Morus alba) White oak (Quercus alba) Willow (Salixspp.) Yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) Platinum Properties Cherry Tree Avenue & Hazel Dell Shrubs Burning bush/wahoo, (Euonymus atropurpureus) Elderberry, (Sambucus canadensis) European honeysuckle, (Lonicera maakii) Gray dogwood, (Corpus racemosa) Paw paw, (Asimina triloba) Privet, (Ligustrum vulgare) Rose, (Rosa spp.) Smooth sumac, (Rhusglabra) Spicebush, (Lindera benzoin) )CM, V&B September 23, 2002 Page 7 Master list of plant species found on site Asters, (Aster species) Avens, (Geum canadense) Beggar's ticks, (Bidens spp.) Bindweed, (Convolvulus arvensis) Blackberry, (Rubus allegheniensis) Burdock, (Arctium minus) Canadian thistle, (Cirsium arvense) Catnip, (Nepeta cataria) Cocklebur, (Xanthium chinense) Common cinquefoil, (Potentilla simplex) Common ragweed, (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) C u p p I a n t (Silphium perfoliatum) Daisy fleabane, (Erigeron annuus) Doll's eyes, (Actaea pachypoda) Enchanter's nightshade, (Cfrcaea quadrisulcata) Fescue grass, (Festuca spp.) Foxtail grass, (Setaria spp.) Garlic mustard, (Allan petiolata) Giant hyssop; (Agastache nepetoides) Golden corydalis, (Corydalis aurea) Goldenrods, (Sclidago spp.) Grape vines, ( Vitus spp.) Great blue lobelia, (Lobelia siphilitica) Greenbrier, (Smilaxspp.) Sunflowers, (Helianthus spp.) Platinum Properties Cherry Tree Avenue & Hazel Dell Horsebalm, (Collinsonia canadensis) Horsetail, (Erigeron canadensis) Ironweed, (Vernonia altisssima) Large leafed sunflower, (Helianthus grosseseratus) Large leafed waterleaf, (Hydrophyllum canadense) Motherwort, (Leonurus cardiaca) Pigweed, (Amaranthus spp.) Poison ivy, (Toxicodendron radicans) Pokeweed, (Phytolacca americana) Queen Anne's lace, (Daucus carota) Raspberries, (Rhubus Idaeus) Sedges, (Carexspp) Smartweeds, (Ploygonum hydropiper) Solomon's seal, (Polygonatum spp.) Sorrel, (Oxalis europaea) Stinging nettles, (Urticaspp.) Tall ragweed, (Ambrosia tirida) Touch-me-nots, (Impatlans capensis) Trumpet creeper, (Campsis radicans) Velvet leaf, (Abutilon thecphrasG) Virginia creeper, (ParthenocissUS quinquefolia) White snakeroot, (Eupatorium rugosum) Wild rye, (Elmus spp) ]CM, V&B September 23, 2002 Page 8 Master list of animal species found on site Chipmunks Deer Raccoons Squirrels Woodchucks Frogs Snapping turtles Water snakes Blue jays Cardinals Catbird Chickadees Cuckoos Eastern wood pewee Grackles Great blue heron Hairy woodpeckers Red bellied woodpeckers Red .tailed hawk Robins Titmouse Turkey vultures White breasted nuthatches Minnows Several species of mussels Platinum Properties JCM, V&B Cherry Tree Avenue & Hazel Dell September 23, 2002 Page 9 U) A W RE 0 a E m 0 a m L I m Ln �. �v i i - .4 CO L . In Legend Aerial Photo B: Platinum Properties West Stand Fencellne t North Approx. Scale 1 : 3,066 Scale is approimate. Area should be surveyed. Exhibits: Platinum Properties �`�- ''- ter._ � k - � � ,� k'st � �� - + Ir Lnr � � r � L�1L' � � 4 � � Fii � . '•� - � -. �S � r :'�`�•-• � - 7 �� roc: . �.' _ ' 4 1 d F �. ' tee•' �'i' -4.- .��.. _ �����r w��: t•mod ~y7 =~n_ � 1'_v 4 ..i e= ., [[yam — �� •. : i �• r: t .!•� r n..IL .1 ..y r�� - _ j Exhibit 7: Main stream - south half, showing the natural meanders and vegetation. Exhibit 8: Main stream - south half, showing vegetation along the banks. Exhibit 9: Main stream - south half, natural meanders Exhibit 10: Main stream - active den, most likely a woodchuck or fox; near main stream Exhibit 11: Riparian corridor - common water snake in small stream, north end Exhibit 12: Riparian corridor - low water level, typical view LA� •A 1�ti� ;i � -ti � l �t� - }: •�i�e• :•�+����r� �Y�`��„t•.�.Z:M � _ `•#1_.T�,}�.�ff��}.;� 'fir. iv '�' ;,L.a it 'Y� rFa�`s�:f � � h'�r! f �'! ���_ - ;"L+i.` "� , � • z ! - - „ ` '�s a'�`.� sue-•' � -3�s. _ ."�. � i.+Fr� h y� . r-'.;� +��.; �'Zi:�•rx; • F :.yr ..7 � �rY _ 1� ___777""'"` wag- -we� YJw _ _ti.. -...�� '- f_ '� . - _gam: Ar L r' ._�.' t .- �. -` •: _ ] � ": ��3��., •`r � may' , .�# aix� � i 1�:� �+• • �Y�• -- it �'• ►3�� �w 46 air n- ry•• - y� " �� Lv :�� ,4 "r•�� Kph 5 - `.'-fir_ �� t Y }{� �j�j�� � �,�^� �� • y L � _r�F�-� Exhibit 21: West stand - the old house foundation Exhibit 22: Fencerow - view from the outside showing typical edge growth - - �• :�•R� : i � .� - -; n` � ^:7� r� r - . ^, - -•fit � � r 4 � my ' �• . ��y rr.. •�1 �: - .�-f'Y?+,.� j �?��(W� 1 � + _ � , - a � ��, < r,� fir• .t�"®-r`•`:P� - _ � __ y� �.�_� •!-iY� _ ram` ^ +�� �s.�'�-L� 1��• F�� f �+�'. • �� tip � . i Yj r _ �t �:1,,�: .. � �^ r r C 5 �• y r &;kA Y. rJlf F 77- A r gi 'gym: '•`�� —�'.• ''?� �,�,:. ,t__, '.��.�._ �} �., �1;�, . - �- - .{ +_ '� � � �..j���,! � .[ f , . r ,�r•`}fin � � 1 -�� : �., ��. �, '•ice. � j ��^ � ! ����,. `1_���FT�• �- r� r4 •_ �'� ems. = . �^ :-k .. � 7. ''yC- r!y��� ►- r- � - r APPENDIX D — Woodland Acreage Calculations Summa of Woodland Acrea e - Hazel Foster Pro e Total Im act Preserved Wooded 37.89 25.01 12.88 The above acreages were calculated using a 1:400 scale aerial photograph with the proposed subdivision overlay. On the West side of Vestal Ditch, the following dimensions were used in the calculation: Northern Fencerow 20 feet wide Riparian Corridor (Freemont-Randall) 50 feet wide Road Corridor 10 feet wide (each side) Southern fencerow 15 feet wide On the East side of Vestal Ditch, the following dimensions were used in the calculations: Riparian Corridor (Vestal) 75 feet wide Wooded lane 35 feet wide Interior fencerows 25 feet wide Perimeter fencerows 15 feet wide