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Wetland Delineation
Village Green
Smokey Row Road
Hamilton County, Indiana
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Drees Homes
6650 Telecom Drive
Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46278
April 2006
Williams Creek Consulting, Inc.
Babeca Building
919 North East Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 423-0690
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Wetland Delineation
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Executive Summary.............................................................................................. 1
1.0 Introduction........................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Jurisdictional Resources..................................................................................... 2
2.1 United States Army Corps of Engineers
2.1.1 Waters of the U.S.
2.1.2 Wetlands
2.2 Indiana Department of Environmental Management
2.3 Indiana Department of Natural Resources
2.4 Hamilton County Drainage Board
3.0 Site Reconnaissance............................................................................................ 6
3.1 USGS Topographic Map
3.2 National Wetland Inventory Map
3.3 County Soil Survey
3.4 Aerial Photography
3.5 FIRM Map
4.0 Existing Conditions.............................................................................................. 8
4.1 Project Site Investigation
4.2 Wetland Delineation and Site Data Forms
4.3 Drainage Features, Streams, and Other Potential"Waters of the U.S."
5.0 Historical Analysis ......... ......................................................................... ........... 13
6.0 Conclusions and Recommendations................................................................ 14
FIGURES
Figure 1 - Site Location Map
Figure 2 - NWI Map
Figure 3 - Key to NWI Map
Figure 4 - NRCS Soil Survey for Hamilton County
Figure 5 - Aerial Photograph
Figure 6 - FIRM Map
Figure 7 - Wetland Location Map
APPENDICES
Appendix A - Wetland Data Forms
Appendix B - Site Photographs
Appendix C - Historical Aerial Photographs
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April 2006
Executive Summary
Current Site Conditions
Williams Creek Consulting, Inc. performed a wetland determination at the study site located
southwest of Smokey Row Road and the Monon Trail, Hamilton County, Indiana. The site was
inspected on April 15 and 25, 2006.
ft Two wetlands are present within the project boundary. Wetland A is 0.08 acre and
Wetland B is 0.48 acre.
ft Wetlands A and B are located within the 100 year floodplain and would be considered
jurisdictional "waters of the U.S." by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
ft Little Cool Creek, located in northwest portion of the property, exhibits an ordinary high
water mark and will qualify as "waters of the U.S." by the USACE.
ft Little Cool Creek appears to drain more than one (1) square mile.
ft JW Morrow Legal Drain bisects the site from southeast to the northwest and is a regulated
drain governed by the Hamilton County Surveyors Office.
Jurisdictional Waters
A Regional General Permit (RGP) and Water Quality Certification (WQC) will be required for
impacts to Little Cool Creek and the two wetlands if proposed cumulative impacts are less than 300
linear feet or one acre. If anticipated impacts are greater than 300 linear feet or one acre, an
Individual Permit may be necessary. Mitigation for impacts is required at a 1:1 ratio for drainage
features, and 4:1 acres for the wetland areas.
JW Morrow Legal Drain does not appear to be connected to Little Cool Creek until the 1974 aerial
photograph. It appears that it is a man-made feature constructed in upland and hydric soils for the
purpose of stormwater conveyance. The USACE mayor may not consider the legal drain a
regulated body. Furthermore, the Hamilton County Surveyor's office would require coordination
with their office for any proposed construction within the drainage easement.
Little Cool Creek appears to drain more than one (1) and would require a Construction in a
Floodway permit through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) if any construction
activities are proposed in any regulated floodway.
It is Williams Creek Consulting, Inc.'s professional opinion that Little Cool Creek and the
wetlands on site would be considered jurisdictional by the USACE. The JW Morrow Legal
Drain exhibits an ordinary high water mark and mayor may not be considered jurisdictional
by the USACE. WCC recommends that this report be verified by the USACE.
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April 2006
WETLAND DELINEATION
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this project was to assess the property located southwest of Smokey Row Road
and the Monon Trail, Hamilton County, Indiana for evidence of wetlands and other jurisdictional
waters. The site is more specifically located in the Carmel USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Map in
Section 25, Township 18 North, and Range 3 East. The scope of work included delineating
wetlands on site using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) methodology described in the
Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual, 1987 (1987 Manual).
2.0 JURISDICTIONAL RESOURCES
2.1 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Through the Clean Water Act of 1972, Section 404, 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 wetlands are present, the limit of jurisdiction applies to the boundary of the
adjacent wetland. Any wetland that has a hydrological connection to a "waters of the U.S." is also
included. 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.
A Section 404 permit must be obtained from the USACE before any fill or dredging activities are
conducted within the boundary of a "waters of the U.S." including federal jurisdictional wetlands.
The USACE uses three types of permits: nationwide permits, regional general permits for Indiana,
and individual permits, as described below. A Section 401 Water Quality Certification must be filed
with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) concurrently with the Section
404 permit(s).
Nationwide Permits have been developed for projects that meet a specific criterion and are
deemed to have minimal impacts to the aquatic environment.
Reqional General Permits for Indiana authorize proposed impacts associated with any construction
activities including agriculture and mining activities. Wetland impacts must be less than 1 acre to
qualify for this type of permit.
Individual Permits are required for proposed wetland impacts of 1 acre and greater. The review
process for this type of permit may take up to 1 year due to the higher level of scrutiny by the
regulatory agencies.
The Louisville District of the USACE developed new mitigation guidelines in September 2004 for
the federal jurisdictional wetlands and "waters of the U.S." The guidelines require stream and
wetland characterizations for all drainage features and wetlands proposed to be impacted. The
document required for permitting must contain extensive detail of the proposed impact sites, the
proposed mitigation sites, and information regarding the construction and monitoring of the
mitigation sites.
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Impacts to USAGE jurisdictional wetlands or other "waters of the U.S." will require in kind
mitigation. The USAGE and the IDEM prefer the mitigation to be on-site but may allow off-site
mitigation in some cases due to certain constraints of a property. The mitigation ratios for impacts
to federally jurisdictional wetlands and other "waters of the U.S." are as follows:
Impact Type
Emergent Wetland
Scrub-Shrub Wetland
Forested Wetland
Stream/Drainage Ways
Open Water
Replacement
2:1 Acres
3:1 Acres
4:1 Acres
1 : 1 Linear feet
1:1 Acres
2.1.1 Waters of the U.S.
A "waters of the U.S." can be described as any waterway that appears to have a "clear, natural line
impressed on the bank"1 that is caused by variations in water levels over a period of time. The
USAGE is the final authority on the determination of whether a waterway qualifies for jurisdiction
under the Glean Water Act, but jurisdictional "waters of the U.S." can include ephemeral streams
and drainage ditches, as well as large rivers. Several indicators that may be considered in
determining an ordinary high water mark include, but are not limited to, changes in soil character,
destruction of terrestrial vegetation, historical or recorded data, presence of litter and/or debris,
scour, and water staining.
2.1.2 Wetlands
Wetlands offer a variety of functions and values that may include, but are not limited to,
groundwater recharge/discharge, flood flow alteration, sedimenUtoxicant retention, and fish and
wildlife habitat. Because of the perceived functions and values of wetlands, the USAGE developed
the 1987 Manual to identify wetlands.
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." 2 The 1987 Manual outlines the protocol for distinguishing wetland areas 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 following "general
diagnostic environmental characteristics:"
n Hydrophytic vegetation
n Hydrology
n Hydric Soil
1 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Guidance Letter, No. 05-05, date 7-12-05
2 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, {1987 Manual}.
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Hvdrophvtic Veoetation
The 1987 Manual defines hydrophytic vegetation as, "...the sum total of macrophytic plant life that
occurs in areas where the frequency and duration of inundation or soil saturation produce
permanently or periodically saturated soils of sufficient duration to exert a controlling influence on
the plant species present..."
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Plant List Panel developed the
following categories to establish the relative probability of species occurring within the ranges
between upland and wetland:
Obligate Wetland Plants (OBL) - Probability of >99% occurrence in wetlands with a 1%
probability of occurrence in upland areas.
Facultative Wetland Plants (FAGW) - Probability of 67% - 99% occurrence in wetlands with a 1%
- 33% probability of occurrence in upland areas.
Facultative Plants (FAG) - Probability of 34% - 66% occurrence in either wetlands or upland
areas.
Facultative Upland Plants (FAGU) - Probability of 67% - 99% occurrence in upland areas with a
1 % - 33% probability of occurrence in wetland areas.
Obligate Upland Plants (UPL) - Probability of >99% occurrence in upland areas with a 1 %
probability of occurrence in wetland areas.
The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is met if greater than 50% of dominant species are FAG,
FAGW, or OBL.
Hvdroloov
Areas which are inundated or saturated to the surface for a significant time during the growing
season will typically exhibit characteristics of wetland hydrology. This is not always the case,
however, careful examination of the site conditions is needed to adequately identify wetland areas.
The anaerobic and reducing conditions in inundated or saturated soils influence the plant
community and may favor a dominance of hydrophytic species. It should be noted that the 1987
Manual further defines the growing season and methodology for determining evidence of
hydrology.
There are two types of hydrology indicators: primary and secondary. Primary indicators of
hydrology are discussed in the 1987 Manual and include, but are not limited to, inundation,
saturation within the upper 12 inches of soil, water marks, drift lines, sediment deposits, and
drainage patterns. Secondary indicators may include, but are not limited to, oxidized root
channels, water stained leaves, local soil survey data, FAG-Neutral test, etc. One primary or two
secondary indicators are required to meet this criterion.
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Hvdric Soil
"A hydric soil is formed under conditions of saturation, flooding, or ponding long enough during the
growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper part." 3 All organic soils (except
Folists) are considered hydric while mineral soils must be carefully examined to qualify as hydric.
There are several indicators that suggest a soil is hydric. An inspection of the soil profile to a
minimum depth of 16 inches below ground surface is required in order to make this determination.
The soil data used is the horizon of soil immediately below the A-horizon or at 10 inches below the
soil surface. Hydric soils may be present in an upland position; however, there may be insufficient
evidence of hydrology or vegetation for the area to qualify as wetland.
2.2 Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
IDEM is the state agency that reviews and issues permits regarding isolated wetlands according to
IC 13.18. House Enrolled Act No. 1798 (with amendment 1277) was enacted to replace the use of
the NPDES permitting authority by the IDEM for isolated wetlands. The law recognizes three types
of wetlands: Class I, Class II, and Class III. Class I isolated wetlands occur in areas that have
been disturbed by human activity/development, have low species diversity or greater than 50%
nonnative species, do not provide critical habitat for the support of significant wildlife or aquatic
vegetation, or do not possess significant hydrologic function. Class III isolated wetlands are
located in areas that are undisturbed or minimally disturbed by human activity/development, are
composed of rare or important ecological types, and support more than minimal wildlife or aquatic
habitat and hydrologic function. Class II isolated wetlands are those that do not fit the criteria set
for either Class I or Class III isolated wetlands.
Exemptions are in place to allow impacts to Class I and Class II wetlands without requiring
permitting and mitigation. Class I wetlands qualify for the exemption if the entire wetland does not
exceed 0.5 acre. Any Class I wetland exceeding 0.5 acre will require mitigation. Class II wetlands
qualify for the exemption if the entire wetland acreage does not exceed 0.25 acre. Any Class II
wetland exceeding 0.25 acre will require mitigation. Any proposed impacts to Class III or
nonexempt Class I or Class II wetlands will require an isolated wetlands and/or "waters of the
State" permit through IDEM. Such isolated wetland permit applications will be submitted
concurrently with any USACE Section 404 jurisdictional wetland permits and IDEM Section 401
Water Quality Certifications if necessary.
According to House Enrolled Act No. 1798, impacts to isolated wetlands will require some form of
compensatory mitigation. The law specifically states the amount of mitigation that must be created
to offset impacts to isolated wetlands. These mitigation ratios do not apply to USACE
jurisdictional wetlands. The mitigation ratios for impacts to state regulated wetlands (isolated)
are as follows:
3 USDA-NRCS, HYDRIC SOIL TECH. NOTE 1: Proper use of Hydric Soil Terminology,
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Class III
Class III
On-Site Ratio
1.5:1 Acres
1:1 Acres
Non-forested
1.5:1 Acres
Forested
2:1 Acres
Non-forested
2:1 Acres
Forested
2.5:1 Acres
Off-Site Ratio
1.5:1 Acres
1:1 Acres
Non-forested
2:1 Acres
Forested
2.5:1 Acres
Non-forested
2.5:1 Acres
Forested
3:1 Acres
Impact Type
Class I
Class I
Class II
Replacement
Class I
Class II or III
Class II or III
2.3 Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has authority over the flood ways of waterways
that have a watershed greater than one (1) square mile. If construction activities are proposed in a
regulated floodway then a Construction in a Floodway permit would be required. A watershed
analysis would be required to determine the actual drainage for each waterway proposed to be
impacted. In addition, trees cleared within a regulated flood way will require mitigation.
2.4 Hamilton County Drainage Board
The Hamilton County Drainage Board has authority over regulated drains, including subdivision
drains, field tiles, or open ditches and creeks, within Hamilton County. The Hamilton County
Surveyor's office requires a permit for crossing, outfalls, or working within the easement of a
regulated drain. In addition, property owners conducting improvements to a residential subdivision
or commercial development within Hamilton County must improve any waterway crossing the
property. Improvements to the waterway may include clearing debris or obstructions and repairing
stream bank erosion. Furthermore, a waterway that is also a regulated drain would require
clearing brush and trees within 30 feet of the top of bank on both sides. Coordination with the
County Surveyor is critical to maintain deadlines and avoid scheduling conflicts when conducting
work within a regulated drain easement. Any construction affecting a regulated drain, the 100 year
floodplain, and/or the corresponding easement on either side of the drain must be reviewed and
approved by the Drainage Board prior to disturbance.
3.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE
3.1 USGS Topographic Map
A USGS topographic map is generally used to provide a graphic display of the site location and
general topography of the area. These maps provide insufficient detail for accurate site
measurements or planning purposes; however, general drainage trends can be established. The
site is located in the Carmel USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Map in Section 25, Township 18 North,
and Range 3 East. The topography represented on this map shows a generally level terrain with a
general drainage flow towards Little Cool Creek in the northwest portion of the site. A site location
map has been included as Figure 1.
3.2 National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Map
NWI maps were developed to meet a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (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
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wetland characteristics were identified according to a detailed classification system. In some
cases, the NWI information is erroneous. Some areas are misidentified as wetlands, 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, The NWI map should not be used to positively identify
wetlands on a site, The maps are accurate to a scale of 1 :24,000,
The combined Carmel and Fishers NWI maps are included as Figure 2 and its associated key is
included as Figure 3, The NWI map does not identify any potential wetlands within the site
boundary,
3.3 County Soil Survey
WCC reviewed the information provided in the NRCS Soil Survey of Hamilton County, Indiana,
which pertains to the site, Sheets 44 & 50 provide a 1 :1320 (in/ft) scale aerial photograph on which
distinct soil unit boundaries are identified (Figure 4). Four soil units are classified within the site
boundary, Brookston silty clay loam (Br); Crosby silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes (CrA); Miami silt
loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded (MmB2); and Shoals silt loam (Sh). The Brookston soil unit is
listed as a hydric soil for Indiana, Little Cool Creek is the only drainage feature identified on the
soil survey, Other information contained within the soil survey may be used to further characterize
the site for wetland characteristics, drainage features, or land use.
3.4 Aerial Photography
Aerial photographs provide a visual overview of the site and can provide information to assist in
identifying land use practices, terrain, drainage, vegetated areas, wetlands, habitats, etc. Certain
features, such as variegated soil patterns for instance, may suggest the presence of wetlands.
Figure 5 presents a copy of a spring 2004 photograph,
3.5 Federal Insurance Rate Map
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was developed in 1979 to reform disaster
relief and recovery, civil defense, and to prepare and mitigate for natural hazards. The Mitigation
Division of FEMA manages the National Flood Insurance Program which provides guidance on
how to lessen the impact of disasters on communities through flood insurance, floodplain
management, and flood hazard mapping. Proper floodplain management has the ability to
minimize the extent of flooding and flood damage and improve stormwater quality by reducing
stormwater velocities and erosion, The one percent annual chance flood (100 year flood) boundary
must be kept free of encroachment as the national standard for the program,
A copy of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for this area indicates that there are floodplains or
flood ways on site, The site is within Zone AE, a special flood hazard area inundated by the 100
year flood, The FIRM map is included as Figure 6.
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4.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS
4.1 Project Site Investigation
A Williams Creek staff scientist conducted a site investigation on April 15 and 25, 2006. The study
site is approximately 9 acres. The northern boundary of the site is Smokey Row, the southern
boundary is a residential complex, and the western boundary is the Monon Trail. There is currently
a vacated residence and outbuildings associated with the property. Little Cool Creek meanders
through the property in the northwest portion of the site and the JW Morrow legal drain bisects the
site from southeast to northwest. The legal drain discharges into Little Cool Creek.
A significant amount of rain was received the day before the initial fieldwork was performed.
According to www.weather.com. 2.37 inches of rain was received April 14 and 0.21 inches was
received the day of April 25.
Photographs of the site were collected to document current site conditions and to provide a visual
record of wetlands and "waters of the U.S.", if any, present at the time of inspection (Appendix B).
4.2 Wetland Delineation and Site Data Points
Routine Wetland Determination Data Forms (Data Forms) were completed in the field to document
representative site conditions. A paired Data Form was prepared for each data station to represent
any wetland - upland complex identified while onsite (Appendix A).
4.2.1 Wetlands
Two wetlands were identified during the site investigation. Detailed descriptions of the wetlands
are as follows.
Wetland A - (0.08 Acre)
This wetland community is located in the northwestern portion of the study area and is classified as
a forested wetland. The location of the wetland can be found on Figure 7.
Wetland Data Point
A.1
This data point was located in the northern portion of the study site adjacent to Little Cool Creek.
The dominant vegetation present at this data point is box-elder (Acer negundo, FACW-), Canada
honewort (Cryptotaenia canadensis, FAC), Virginia wild-rye (Elymus virginicus, FACW-), and
swamp butter-cup (Ranunculus septentrionalis, FACW+), which meets the hydrophytic vegetation
criterion requirement for a wetland.
The soil profile was inspected by manual excavation of a test pit. Examination of the soil profile
using a Munsell color chart revealed a matrix color of 10YR 3/2, with mottles of 10YR 5/6 to a
depth of 16 inches, meeting the hydric soil criterion. Evidence of hydrology included inundation,
saturated soil, oxidized root channels, and the FAC-Neutral test. Since all three criteria were met,
this area qualifies as a wetland.
This wetland is located within the 100 year floodplain of Little Cool Creek, a "waters of the U.S.",
and would be considered jurisdictional by the USACE.
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Upland Data Point
A.2
The upland area adjacent to data point A-1 was dominated by Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra,
FAC+), catchweed bedstraw (Galium aparine, FACU), swamp butter-cup (FACW+), and common
blue violet (Viola papilionacea, FAC), which meets the hydrophytic vegetation criterion.
Examination of the soil profile using a Munsell color chart revealed a matrix color of 10YR 3/2 to a
depth of 16 inches, which does not meet the hydric soil criterion. No evidence of hydrology was
present. Since all three criteria were not met, this area does not qualify as a wetland.
Wetland B - (0.48 acre)
This wetland community is located in the southwestern portion of the study area and is classified
as a forested wetland. The location of the wetland can be found on Figure 7.
Wetland Data Point
B.1
This sample station was located in the northern portion of the wetland. The dominant vegetation
present at this station is silver maple (Acer saccharinum, FACW) , green ash (Fraxinus
pennsylvanica, FACW) , American elm (Ulmus americana, FACW-), catchweed bedstraw (FACU),
swamp butter-cup (FACW+), and clustered black snakeroot (Sanicula gregaria, FAC+). The
dominant plant species present in this community are hydrophytic, which meets the vegetation
criterion.
The soil profile was inspected by manual excavation of a test pit within the wetland boundary.
Examination of the soil profile within the wetland area revealed a Munsell matrix color of 10YR 3/2
with mottles of 10YR 5/6 from 0 to 16 inches, which meets the hydric soil criterion. Evidence of
hydrology for this wetland area included sediment deposit, drainage patterns, and the FAC-Neutral
test, meeting the hydrology criterion for a wetland. Since all three criteria were met, this area
qualifies as a wetland.
Potions of this wetland are located within the 100 year floodplain of Little Cool Creek, a "waters of
the U.S.", and would be considered jurisdictional by the USACE.
Upland Data Point
B.2
The upland area adjacent to data point B-1 was dominated by silver maple (FACW), green ash
(FACW), American elm (FACW-), catchweed bedstraw (FACU), swamp butter-cup (FACW+), and
clustered black snakeroot (FAC+), which meets the hydrophytic vegetation criterion. Examination
of the soil profile from the upland pit revealed a Munsell soil matrix color of 10YR 3/2 from 0 to 16
inches, which does not meet the hydric soil criterion. Evidence of hydrology included drainage
patterns and the FAC-Neutral test, which meets the hydrology criterion. Since all three criteria
were not met, this area does not qualify as wetland.
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Wetland Data Point
8.3
This sample station was located in the central portion of the wetland. The dominant vegetation
present at this station is box-elder (FACW-), silver maple (FACW), green ash (FACW), Canada
honewort (FAC), and clustered black snakeroot (FAC+). The dominant plant species present in
this community are hydrophytic, which meets the vegetation criterion.
The soil profile was inspected by manual excavation of a test pit within the wetland boundary.
Examination of the soil profile within the wetland area revealed a Munsell matrix color of 10YR 3/2
with mottles of 10YR 5/6 from 0 to 16 inches, which meets the hydric soil criterion. Evidence of
hydrology for this wetland area included saturation, drainage patterns, and the FAC-Neutral test,
meeting the hydrology criterion for a wetland. Since all three criteria were met, this area qualifies
as a wetland.
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Upland Data Point
8.4
The upland area adjacent to data point B-3 was dominated by silver maple (FACW), American elm
(FACW-), catchweed bedstraw (FACU), swamp butter-cup (FACW+), and clustered black
snakeroot (FAC+), which meets the hydrophytic vegetation criterion. Examination of the soil profile
from the upland pit revealed a Munsell soil matrix color of 10YR 3/2 from 0 to 16 inches, which
does not meet the hydric soil criterion. Evidence of hydrology included drainage patterns and the
FAC-Neutral test, which meets the hydrology criterion. Since all three criteria were not met, this
area does not qualify as wetland.
Wetland Data Point
8.5
This sample station was located in the eastern portion of the wetland. The dominant vegetation
present at this station is box-elder (FACW-), touch-me-not species (Impatiens sp., FAC, and marsh
speedwell (Veronica scutellata, OBL). The dominant plant species present in this community are
hydrophytic, which meets the vegetation criterion.
The soil profile was inspected by manual excavation of a test pit within the wetland boundary.
Examination of the soil profile within the wetland area revealed a Munsell matrix color of 10YR 2/1
with mottles of 10YR 3/6 from 0 to 16 inches, which meets the hydric soil criterion. Evidence of
hydrology for this wetland area included drainage patterns and the FAC-Neutral test, meeting the
hydrology criterion for a wetland. Since all three criteria were met, this area qualifies as a wetland.
Upland Data Point
8.6
The upland area adjacent to data point B-7 was dominated by sugar maple (FACU), black cherry
(FACU), and prairie trillium (Trillium recurvatum, FACU), which does not meet the hydrophytic
vegetation criterion. Examination of the soil profile from the upland pit revealed a Munsell soil
matrix color of 10YR 3/3 from 0 to 6 inches and a matrix color of 10YR 3/3 with mottles of 10YR 3/6
from 6 to 16 inches, which does not meet the hydric soil criterion. No evidence of hydrology was
present. Since all three criteria were not met, this area does not qualify as wetland.
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8.7
This sample station was located in the southwestern portion of the wetland. The dominant
vegetation present at this station is silver maple (FACW), American sycamore (Platanus
occidentalis, FACW), false mermaid-weed (Floerkea proserpinacoides, FAC+), and clustered black
snakeroot (FAC+). The dominant plant species present in this community are hydrophytic, which
meets the vegetation criterion.
The soil profile was inspected by manual excavation of a test pit within the wetland boundary.
Examination of the soil profile within the wetland area revealed a Munsell matrix color of 10YR 4/2
with mottles of 10YR 5/6 from 0 to 16 inches, which meets the hydric soil criterion. Evidence of
hydrology for this wetland area included saturation, drainage patterns, and the FAC-Neutral test,
meeting the hydrology criterion for a wetland. Since all three criteria were met, this area qualifies
as a wetland.
Upland Data Point
8.8
The upland area adjacent to data point B-7 was dominated by silver maple (FACW), American
sycamore (FACW), clustered black snakeroot (FAC+), and prairie trillium (FACU), which meets the
hydrophytic vegetation criterion. Examination of the soil profile from the upland pit revealed a
Munsell soil matrix color of 10YR 4/2 from 0 to 16 inches, which does not meet the hydric soil
criterion. Evidence of hydrology included the FAC-Neutral test, a secondary indicator. Since all
three criteria were not met, this area does not qualify as wetland.
Wetland Data Point
8.9
This sample station was located in the western portion of the wetland. The dominant vegetation
present at this station is box-elder (FACW-), green ash (FACW), American elm (FACW-), poison
ivy (Toxicodendron radicans, FAC+), and common blue violet (Viola papilionacea, FAG). The
dominant plant species present in this community are hydrophytic, which meets the vegetation
criterion.
The soil profile was inspected by manual excavation of a test pit within the wetland boundary.
Examination of the soil profile within the wetland area revealed a Munsell matrix color of 10YR 3/1
from 0 to 16 inches, which meets the hydric soil criterion. Evidence of hydrology for this wetland
area included sediment deposit, drainage patterns, and the FAC-Neutral test, meeting the
hydrology criterion for a wetland. Since all three criteria were met, this area qualifies as a wetland.
Upland Data Point
8.10
The upland area adjacent to data point B-5 was dominated by sugar maple (Acer saccharum,
FACU), black cherry (Prunus serotina, FACU), catchweed bedstraw (FACU), and common blue
violet (FAC) , which does not meet the hydrophytic vegetation criterion. Examination of the soil
profile from the upland pit revealed a Munsell soil matrix color of 10YR 3/2 from 0 to 16 inches,
which does not meet the hydric soil criterion. No evidence of hydrology was present. Since all
three criteria were not met, this area does not qualify as wetland.
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4.2.2 Site Data Stations
Other data points were sampled throughout the project site to verify questionable areas or to
further characterize the site (Figure 7). Copies of the Data Forms are included in Appendix A.
Since all data stations occurred in upland areas, all paired data forms document two upland data
stations.
DP-1
This data point was located in the west central portion of the site. The dominant vegetation present
at this data point was meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis, FACU-), Kentucky bluegrass (Poa
pratensis, FAC-) , common dandelion (Taraxicum officina/e, FACU), white clover (Trifolium repens,
FACU+), and woolly blue violet (Vio/a sororia, FAC-), which does not meet the hydrophytic
vegetation criterion requirement for a wetland. No soil pit was excavated. Evidence of hydrology
included surface water at a depth of 1 inch caused by recent rains. Since all three criteria were not
met, this area does not qualify as a wetland.
DP-2
This data point was located in the central portion of the site. The dominant vegetation present at
this data point is sugar maple (FACU), green ash (FACW), garlic mustard (Alliaria petio/ata, FAC),
catchweed bedstraw (FACU), and clustered black snakeroot (FAC+), which meets the hydrophytic
vegetation criterion requirement for a wetland. The soil profile was inspected by manual
excavation of a test pit. Examination of the soil profile using a Munsell color chart revealed a
matrix color of 10YR 3/2 to a depth of 16 inches, which does not meet the hydric soil criterion. No
evidence of hydrology was present. Since all three criteria were not met, this area does not qualify
as a wetland.
DP-3
This data point was located in the southeastern portion of the property. The dominant vegetation
present at this data point was Ohio buckeye (FAC+), black cherry (FACU), black locust (Robinia
pseudoacacia, FACU), and prairie trillium (FACU), which does not meet the hydrophytic vegetation
criterion requirement for a wetland. The soil profile was inspected by manual excavation of a test
pit. Examination of the soil profile using a Munsell color chart revealed a matrix color of 10YR 3/2
to a depth of 16 inches, not meeting the hydric soil criterion. No evidence of hydrology was noted.
Since all three criteria were not met, this area does not qualify as a wetland.
DP-4
This data point was located in the south central portion of the property. The dominant vegetation
present at this data point was sugar maple (FACU), black cherry (FACU), black locust (FACU), and
prairie trillium (FACU), which does not meet the hydrophytic vegetation criterion requirement for a
wetland. No soil pit was excavated. No evidence of hydrology was present. Since all three criteria
were not met, this area does not qualify as a wetland.
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DP-5
This data point was located in the western portion of the property. The dominant vegetation
present at this data point is box-elder (FACW-), elderberry (Sambucus canadensis, FACW-), a
carex species (Carex sp., UPL-OBL), catchweed bedstraw (FACU), and cutleaf coneflower
(Rudbeckia /aciniata, FACW+), which meets the hydrophytic vegetation criterion requirement for a
wetland. Examination of the soil profile using a Munsell color chart revealed a matrix color of 10YR
3/2, with mottles of 10YR 5/6 to a depth of 16 inches, meeting the hydric soil criterion. Evidence of
hydrology included the FAC- neutral test, a secondary indicator, which does not meet the
hydrology criterion. Since all three criteria were not met, this area does not qualify as a wetland.
DP-6
This data point was located in the northern portion of the site. The dominant vegetation present at
this data point was Kentucky bluegrass (FACW-), and white clover (FACU+). No soil profile was
inspected at this data point. No evidence of hydrology was present. Since all three criteria were
not met, this area does not qualify as a wetland.
4.3 Drainage Features, Streams, and Other Potential "Waters of the U.S."
Little Cool Creek exhibits an ordinary high water mark and is present within the project boundary.
The USACE would consider Little Cool Creek a jurisdictional "waters of the U.S." Little Cool Creek
appears to drain more than one (1) square mile.
JW Morrow Legal Drain exhibits an ordinary high water mark and is present within the project
boundary. This drainage feature may be considered a jurisdictional "waters of the U.S." JW
Morrow Legal Drain is considered a regulated open drain by Hamilton County.
5.0 Historical Aerial Analysis
A historical aerial review was conducted to determine the time frame of when JW Morrow Legal
Drain was constructed. The drainage feature bisects the site from northwest to southeast (Figure
7). JW Morrow Legal Drain was created partially (-280 linear feet) in upland soils - Shoals, and
partially (-430 linear feet) in hydric soils - Brookston. The following is a description of the aerial
photographs contained in Appendix C:
n 1941 - This aerial photograph depicts a faint drainage pattern in the southeast
corner of the site. It does not appear to connect to Little Cool Creek.
n 1956 - This aerial photograph depicts the same faint drainage pattern in the
southeast corner of the site. However it appears that a small ditch was
constructed to allow drainage of a small opening in the forested area. The two
drainage features do not appear to be connected.
n 1962 - This aerial does not reveal either feature identified in the 1941 and 1956
aerial photos.
n 1974 - This aerial photograph reveals that the features depicted in the 1941 and
the 1956 aerials have been connected and discharges into Little Cool Creek.
n 1998 - This aerial clearly identifies the JW Morrow Legal Drain.
n 2000 - This aerial clearly identifies the JW Morrow Legal Drain.
n 2004 - This aerial clearly identifies the JW Morrow Legal Drain.
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Fieldwork for the NRCS Hamilton County soil survey was conducted between 1972 and 1975 and
information is depicted on a 1972 aerial photograph. The soil survey (Figure 4) does not depict a
drainage feature at the current location of JW Morrow Legal Drain. This discrepancy could be
construed that the Legal Drain is a man-made feature.
6.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Williams Creek Consulting, Inc. performed a wetland determination at the study site located
southwest of Smokey Row Road and the Monon Trail, Hamilton County, Indiana for evidence of
wetlands and other jurisdictional waters. The site is more specifically located in the Carmel USGS
7.5 Minute Quadrangle Map in Section 25, Township 18 North, and Range 3 East. The site was
inspected on April 15 and 25, 2006.
Based on the criteria established by the USACE 1987 manual, two wetlands are located on the 9
acre tract of property. The two wetlands have a cumulative wetland area of 0.56 acres. Wetlands
A and B are located within the floodplain of Little Cool Creek and would likely be considered
jurisdictional by the USACE. Cumulative impacts to "waters of the U.S." exceeding 0.1 acre but
less than 1.0 acre will require a Regional General Permit through the USACE and IDEM. Review
for this permit may take up to 120 days after submittal. Impacts that are greater than 1.0 acre
would require an Individual Permit, which may take up to 1 year for review. The mitigation ratio for
impacts to Wetlands A and B, are 4: 1.
Little Cool Creek and JW Morrow Legal Drain exhibit an ordinary high water. Little Cool Creek
would be considered a federally jurisdictional "waters of the U.S." and would require
permitting by the USACE and IDEM. JW Morrow Legal Drain appears to be a man-made feature
constructed in upland and hydric soils. This feature did not appear connected to Little Cool Creek
until the 1974 aerial. Furthermore, the legal drain is not depicted on the topographic map.
Any cumulative impacts greater than 300 linear feet to these features would require permitting and
mitigation, at a ratio of 1:1 linear feet, through the USACE (Section 404) and the IDEM (Section
401). Analysis of the Little Cool Creek watershed should be determined to verify whether or not
permitting is required through the IDNR.
Little Cool Creek appears to drain more than one (1) square mile; therefore, a Construction in a
Floodway permit through the IDNR would be required if any impacts are proposed in the floodway.
Floodwaylfloodplain modeling and tree mitigation may be necessary. Analysis of the Little Cool
Creek watershed should be determined to verify whether or not permitting is required through the
IDNR.
Any proposed impacts to JW Morrow Legal Drain would require coordination with the Hamilton
County Drainage Board. The Hamilton County Surveyor's office requires a permit for crossing,
outletting or working within the easement or floodplain of a regulated drain. In addition, debris and
obstructions within Cool Creek must be cleared, stream bank erosion must be repaired, and shrubs
and trees within 30 feet of the top of bank must be removed as required by Sec. 36-9-27-17 of the
Hamilton County Code of Ordinances. Coordination with the County Surveyor is critical to maintain
deadlines and avoid scheduling conflicts.
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The Louisville District of the USACE Mitigation Guidelines for the federally jurisdictional wetlands
and "waters of the U.S." require stream and wetland characterizations for all drainage features and
wetlands proposed to be impacted. The document required for permitting must contain extensive
detail of the proposed impact sites, the proposed mitigation sites, and information regarding the
construction and monitoring of the mitigation sites. The two wetlands, Little Cool Creek, and JW
Morrow Legal Drain would require characterization and the development of the support document if
verified as a USACE jurisdictional "waters".
It is Williams Creek Consulting, Inc.'s professional opinion that Little Cool Creek and the
wetlands on site would be considered jurisdictional by the USACE. The JW Morrow Legal
Drain exhibits an ordinary high water mark and mayor may not be considered jurisdictional
by the USACE. WCC recommends that this report be verified by the USACE.
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Dominant species
Acer negundo
Cryptotaenia canadensis
E/ymus virginicus
Ranunculus septentrionalis
VEGETATION
Stratum
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Percent Species OBL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
Indicator
FACW-
FAC
FACW-
FACW+
VEGETATION
Stratum
Shrub
Herb
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FACU
FACW+
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HYDROLOGY
Field Indicators
Dominant species
Aesculus g/abra
Galium aparine
Ranunculus septentrionalis
Viola papilionacea
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HYDROLOGY
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Field Indicators
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Primary Indicators
X Inundated
X Saturated <12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit
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Remarks: Recent Rain Event
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surface
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated < 12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit
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Remarks: Recent Rain Event
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>16"
>16"
Soils
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-16" 10YR 3/2
Mottles
10YR 5/6
Texture, Structure, etc.
silty clay loam
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-16" 10YR 3/2
Soils
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
Mottles Texture, Structure, etc.
silty clay loam
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
_ Aquic Moisture Reg.
_ Gleyed
X Low Chroma
Remarks:
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic Content/Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
Low Chroma
Remarks:
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic Content/Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
Sampling Point Within a wetland?
Remarks:
X Yes
X Yes
X Yes
X Yes
No
No
No
No
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present? X Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes
Sampling Point Within a wetland? Yes
Remarks:
No
X No
X No
X No
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Site: Village Greens Date: 4/15 & 25/06
Client: Drees Homes, LLC County: Hamilton
Investigator: JSM, LOR State: Indiana
Data Station # B-1 Data Station # B-2
Normal Circumstance? Yes/No Yes Normal Circumstance? Yes/No Yes
Significantly Disturbed? Yes/No No Significantly Disturbed? Yes/No No
Potential Problem Area? Yes/No No Potential Problem area? Yes/No No
VEGETATiON VEGETATION
Dominant species Stratum Indicator Dominant species Stratum Indicator
1. Acer saccharinum Tree FACW 1. Acer saccharinum Tree FACW
2. Fraxinus pennsylvanica Tree FACW 2. Fraxinus pennsy/vanica Tree FACW
3. Ulmus americana Tree FACW- 3. Ulmus americana Tree FACW-
4. Galium aparine Herb FACU 4. Galium aparine Herb FACU
5. Ranuncu/us septentrionalis Herb FACW+ 5. Ranunculus septentrionalis Herb FACW+
6. Sanicula gregaria Herb FAC+ 6. Sanicula gregaria Herb FAC+
7. 7.
8. 8.
Percent Species OBL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-) 83% Percent Species OBL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-) 83%
Remarks: Remarks:
Field Indicators
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Field Indicators
none
>16"
none
>16"
>16"
>16"
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Satu rated < 12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit
~ Drainage Patterns
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
x
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated <12"
Water Marks
~ Sediment Deposit
~ Drainage Patterns
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
x
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-16" 10YR 3/2
Soils
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
Soils
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-16" 10YR 3/2
Mottles Texture, Structure, etc.
silty clay loam
Texture, Structure, etc.
silty clay loam
Mottles
10YR 5/6
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic Content/Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic Content/Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
_ Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
Low Chroma
Remarks:
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
_ Aquic Moisture Reg.
_ Gleyed
X Low Chroma
Remarks:
Wetland Determination
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present? ~ Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes
Sampling Point Within a wetland? Yes
Remarks:
No
No
X No
X No
Hydrophytic Vegetation present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
Sampling Point Within a wetland?
Remarks:
X Yes
X Yes
X Yes
X Yes
No
No
No
No
1 0
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
IU
Site:
Client:
Investigator:
Village Green
Drees Homes, LLC
JSM, LDR
Yes
No
No
Date:
County:
State:
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem area?
4/15 & 25/06
Hamilton
Indiana
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem Area?
B-3
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
B-4
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes
No
No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OBL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
Dominant species
Ace, negundo
Ace, saccharinum
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Cryptotaenia canadensis
Sanicula gregaria
VEGETATION
Stratum
Tree
Tree
Tree
Herb
Herb
Indicator
FACW-
FACW
FACW
FAC
FAC+
VEGETATION
Stratum
Tree
Tree
Herb
Herb
Herb
Indicator
FACW
FACW-
FACU
FACW+
FAC+
80%
Field Indicators
Dominant species
Ace, saccharinum
Ulmus americana
Galium aparine
Ranunculus septentrionalis
Sanicula gregaria
100%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OBL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Primary Indicators
Inundated
X Saturated <12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit X
~ Drainage Pattems _
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
None
4"
Field Indicators
none
>16"
>16"
Solis
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-16" 10YR 4/2
4"
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated <12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit
~ Drainage Pattems
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
X
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-16" 10YR 3/2
Soils
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
Mottles Texture, Structure, etc.
silt loam
Mottles Texture, Structure, etc.
10YR 5/6 silt loam
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
x Low Chroma
Remarks:
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic ContenVSandy Soils
Organic StreakinglSandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
Low Chroma
Remarks:
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic ContenVSandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
Sampling Point Within a wetland?
Remarks:
X Yes
X Yes
X Yes
X Yes
No
No
No
No
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present? 2S... Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes
Sampling Point Within a wetland? Yes
Remarks:
No
No
X No
X No
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Site:
Client:
Investigator:
Village Greens
Drees Homes, LLC
JSM, LOR
Yes
No
No
Date:
County:
State:
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem area?
B-5
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem Area?
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
4/15 & 25/06
Hamilton
Indiana
B-6
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes
No
No
Dominant species
Acer negundo
Impatiens sp
Veronica scutellata
VEGETATION
Stratum
Shrub
Herb
Herb
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OBl, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OBl, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
Indicator
FACW-
FACW
OBl
Dominant species
Acer saccharum
Prunus serotina
Trillium recurvatum
VEGETATION
Stratum
Tree
Shrub
Herb
Indicator
FACU
FACU
FACU
0%
Field Indicators
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained leaves
local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated < 12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit
--25- Drainage Pattems
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
x
x
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained leaves
local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
none
>16"
>16"
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-16" 10YR 211
Soils
Brookston silty clay loam (Br)
Mottles
10YR 3/6
Texture, Structure, etc.
silty clay loam
100%
none
>16"
>16"
Field Indicators
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated < 12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit
Drainage Patterns
Rerii"arks: Recent Rain Eve~
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-6" 10YR 3/3
6-16" 10YR 3/3
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
X low Chroma
Remarks:
HYDRIC SOil INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic ContenVSandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
local Hydric Soils list
National Hydric Soils list
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
_ Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
low Chroma
Remarks:
HYDRIC SOil INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic ContenVSandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
local Hydric Soils list
National Hydric Soils list
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Soils
Brookston silty clay loam (Br)
Mottles Texture, Structure, etc.
silty clay loam
10YR 3/6 silty clay loam
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
Sampling Point Within a wetland?
Remarks:
X Yes
X Yes
X Yes
X Yes
No
No
No
No
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present? Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes
Sampling Point Within a wetland? Yes
Remarks:
X No
X No
X No
X No
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
10
10
o
o
o
o
o
Site:
Client:
Investigator:
Village Greens
Drees Homes, LLC
JSM,LDR
Yes
No
No
Date:
County:
State:
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem area?
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem Area?
B-7
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
4/15 & 25/06
Hamilton
Indiana
B-8
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes
No
No
Dominant species
Acer saccharinum
Platanus occidentalis
Floerkea proserpinacoides
Sanicula gregaria
VEGETATION
Stratum
Tree
Tree
Herb
Herb
Indicator
FACW
FACW
FAC+
FAC+
VEGETATION
Dominant species Stratum
Acer saccharinum Tree
Platanus occidentalis Tree
Sanicu/a gregaria Herb
Trillium recUlvatum Herb
Indicator
FACW
FACW
FAC+
FACU
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OBL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
None
Field Indicators
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OBL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
4"
4"
100%
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-16" 10YR 4/2
x
Soils
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
Texture, Structure, etc.
silt loam
75%
Field Indicators
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
None
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Satu rated < 12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit X
_ Drainage Patterns _
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-16" 10YR 4/2
Mottles
10YR 5/6
Primary Indicators
Inundated
X Saturated <12"
Water Marks
_ Sediment Deposit
~ Drainage Patterns
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
Wetland Determination
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
_ Aquic Moisture Reg.
_ Gleyed
X Low Chroma
Remarks:
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic Content/Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
_ Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
Low Chroma
Remarks: No Soil Pit Excaviiied
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic Content/Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Soils
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
Mottles Texture, Structure, etc.
silt loam
Hydrophytic Vegetation present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
Sampling Point Within a wetland?
Remarks:
X Yes
X Yes
X Yes
X Yes
No
No
No
No
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present? X Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes
Sampling Point Within a wetland? Yes
Remarks:
No
X No
X No
X No
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
'0
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Site:
Client:
Investigator:
Village Greens
Drees Homes, LLC
JSM, LDR
Yes
No
No
Date:
County:
State:
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem area?
B-9
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem Area?
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
4/15 & 25/06
Hamilton
Indiana
B-10
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes
No
No
VEGETATION
Stratum
Tree
Tree
Tree
Vine
Herb
Dominant species
Acer negundo
Fraxinus pennsy/vanica
Ulmus americana
Toxicodendron radicans
Viola papilionacea
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OBL, FACW, FAC{excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OSL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
Indicator
FACW-
FACW
FACW-
FAC+
FAC
Dominant species
Acer saccharum
Prunus serofina
Galium aparine
Viola papilionacea
VEGETATION
Stratum
Tree
Shrub
Herb
Herb
Indicator
FACU
FACU
FACU
FAC
25%
Field Indicators
100%
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated < 12"
Water Marks
~ Sediment Deposit
~ Drainage Patterns
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
x
none
>16"
>16"
Field Indicators
none
>16"
>16"
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-16" 10YR 3/1
Soils
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
Mottles Texture, Structure, etc.
silty clay loam
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated < 12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit
_ Drainage Patterns _
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-16" 10YR 3/2
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
_ Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
---x- low Chroma
Remarks:
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic ContenVSandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
_ Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
Low Chroma
Remarks:
HYDRIC SOil INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic ContenVSandy Soils
Organic StreakinglSandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Soils
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
Mottles Texture, Structure, etc.
silty clay loam
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
Sampling Point Within a wetland?
Remarks:
X Yes
X Yes
X Yes
X Yes
No
No
No
No
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present? Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes
Sampling Point Within a wetland? Yes
Remarks:
X No
X No
X No
X No
o
o
o
o
Site:
Client:
Investigator:
Village Greens
Drees Homes, LLC
JSM, LDR
Yes
No
No
Date:
County:
State:
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem area?
4/15 & 25/06
Hamilton
Indiana
DP-1
DP-2
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem Area?
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes
No
No
o
o
o
VEGETATION
Dominant species Stratum
Festuca pratensis Herb
Poa p,atensis Herb
Taraxicum officinale Herb
Trifolium repens Herb
Viola sororia Herb
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OBL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Indicator
FACU-
FAC-
FACU
FACU+
FAC-
VEGETATION
Dominant species Stratum
Ace, saccharum Tree
F,axinus pennsylvanica Tree
Alliaria petio/ata Herb
Sanicu/a gregaria Herb
Galium aparine Herb
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OSL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
0%
Indicator
FACU
FACW
FAC
FAC+
FACU
60%
o
o
o
1"
Field Indicators
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated <12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit
_ Drainage Patterns _
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
none
>16"
>16"
o
o
o
o
o
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-6" 10YR 3/2
Mottles Texture, Structure, etc.
Soils
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
Mottles Texture, Structure, etc.
silty clay loam
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
Low Chroma
Remarks: No pit excavted
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic Content/Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
_Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
Low Chroma
Remarks: No pit excavted
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic Content/Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present? Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes
Sampling Point Within a wetland? Yes
Remarks:
Field Indicators
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated <12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit
Drainage Patterns
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
Solis
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
o
o
X No
No
No
X No
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present? X Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes
Sampling Point Within a wetland? Yes
Remarks:
No
X No
X No
X No
o
o
l
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Client:
Investigator:
Village Green
Drees Homes, LLC
JSM, LOR
Yes
No
No
Date:
County:
State:
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem area?
4/15 & 25/06
Hamilton
Indiana
DP-3
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
DP-4
Indicator
FAC+
FACU
FACU
FACU
VEGETATION
Dominant species Stratum
Acer saccharum Tree
Prunus seratina Tree
Robinia pseudoacacia Tree
F/oerkea praserpinacoides Herb
Trillium recuNatum Herb
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem Area?
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes
No
No
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VEGETATION
Dominant species Stratum
Aesculus glabra Tree
Prunus seratina Tree
Robinia pseudoacacia Tree
Trillium recuNatum Herb
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OBL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
Indicator
FACU
FACU
FACU
FAC+
FACU
20%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OBL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
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Field Indicators
25%
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated <12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit
_ Drainage Patterns _
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
o
o
none
>16"
>16"
Field Indicators
none
>16"
>16"
o
o
o
o
o
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-16" 10YR 3/2
Soils
Brookston silty clay loam (Br)
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated <12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit
Drainage Patterns
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
Soils
Brookston silty clay loam (Br)
Mottles Texture, Structure, etc.
silt loam
Mottles Texture, Structure, etc.
X No
X No
X No
X No
Wetland Detennination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present? Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes
Sampling Point Within a wetland? Yes
Remarks:
o
Wetland Detennlnatlon
Hydrophytic Vegetation present? Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes
Sampling Point Within a wetland? Yes
Remarks:
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
Low Chroma
Remarks:
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic Content/Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
Low Chroma
Remarks: No soil pit excavated
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic Content/Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
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X No
X No
No
X No
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Site:
Client:
Investigator:
Village Greens
Drees Homes, LLC
JSM, LDR
Yes
No
No
Date:
County:
State:
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem area?
4/15 & 25/06
Hamilton
Indiana
DP-6
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes
No
No
o
o
o
DP-5
Data Station #
Normal Circumstance?
Significantly Disturbed?
Potential Problem Area?
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
VEGETATION
Dominant species Stratum
Poa pratensis Herb
Trifo/ium repens Herb
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OSL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
Indicator
FACW-
FACW-
UPL-OSL
FACU
FACW+
60-80%
Indicator
FAC-
FACU+
VEGETATION
Dominant species Stratum
Acer negundo Tree
Sambucus canadensis Shrub
Carex sp. Herb
Galium aparine Herb
Rudbeckia /aciniata Herb
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Percent Species OSL, FACW, FAC(excl. FAC-)
Remarks:
0%
o
o
o
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
HYDROLOGY
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
None
>16"
>16"
Field Indicators
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated <12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit
_ Drainage Patterns _
Remarks: No soil pit excavated
None
>16"
>16"
o
o
o
o
o
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
Map Unit Name:
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix
0-16" 10YR 3/2
Solis
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
Soils
Shoals silt loam (Sh)
Mottles Texture, Structure, etc.
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
_ Aquic Moisture Reg.
Gleyed
Low Chroma
- -
Remarks: No Soil Pit Excavated
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
_ Aquic Moisture Reg.
_ Gleyed
X Low Chroma
Remarks:
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic ContenUSandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
Concretions
Organic ContenUSandy Soils
Organic Streaking/Sandy Soils
Local Hydric Soils List
National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Wetland Detennination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present? X Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes
Sampling Point Within a wetland? Yes
Remarks:
Mottles
10YR 5/6
Texture, Structure, etc.
silt loam
Field Indicators
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated <12"
Water Marks
Sediment Deposit
_ Drainage Patterns
Remarks: Recent Rain Event
X
o
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No
X No
No
X No
Wetland Detennination
Hydrophytic Vegetation present? Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes
Sampling Point Within a wetland? Yes
Remarks:
X No
X No
No
X No
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Photo Point 8: Little Cool Creek
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Photo Point 10: JW Morrow Legal Drain Culvert
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1941
Village Green
Smokey Row Road and Monon Trail
Hamilton County, Indiana
Prepared for:
Project No.
Date:
1''"'600'
20060084
April 2006
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Indianapolis, IN 46202
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1956 & 1962
Village Green
Smokey Row Road and Monon Trail
Hamilton County, Indiana
Prepared for:
Drees Homes
Project No.
Date:
1"=600'
20060084
April 2006
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919 North East Street t 1974 & 1998 Drees Homes
Indianapolis, IN 46202 Village Green
Tel: 317-423-0690 Smokey Row Road and Monon Trail Project No. Date:
WnLIAMSCREEK Fax: 317-423-0696 Hamilton County, Indiana
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2000 & 2004
Village Green
Smokey Row Road and Monon Trail
Hamilton County, Indiana
Prepared for:
Project No.
Date:
1"0:: 300'
20060084
April 2006
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