LEVEL 1 ECOLOGICAL SURVEY REPORT (v.04-14)

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1 LEVEL 1 ECOLOGICAL SURVEY REPORT (v.04-14) OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1980 WEST BROAD STREET COLUMBUS, OHIO (614) Project C R S / Name: SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 Project Identification Number (PID): Report Type: Report Author(s): Affiliation: Level 1 ESR (Ecological MOA) Vinnie Tremante & Bret Graves Arcadis Phone: Date of Submission: April 7, 2016 bret.graves@arcadis.com

2 GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION ODOT District: 4 County(ies): Summit Township(s): Boston Latitude (DD.dddd): Longitude (DD.dddd): Date(s) of Survey Work (mm/dd/yyyy): Within 1,000 ft of a Scenic River: /15/2016 NO Study Area Size (ac): USGS Quadrangle(s): Within the Coastal Zone Management Area: 4.7 ac Area of Construction Limits (ac): 1.65 ac Northfield HUC 12: NO Within the Oak Openings Region: NO Impacting or Adjacent to ODNR Property: Project Description (include a detailed description of the construction activities): Widen and resurface approximately 1200 linear feet of Boston Mills Road west of Riverview Road. Improvements include pavement milling and resurfacing, base repairs, excavation of adjacent slopes to provide wider shoulders with curb for traffic and pedestrians, new pavement markings, upgrade guardrail to meet National Park standards, new storm water inlets and drain replacements where necessary. Project is within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP). All work will be performed within the existing right of way acres of the 1.65 acres of construction limits is existing paved roadway. No new right of way will be needed for the project. No homes or businesses will be removed by the project. NO VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES AND LAND COVER Vegetative Communities and Land Cover found within the Construction Limits: Degree of Man Induced Ecological Disturbance Unique, Rare, or High Quality? Within Project Impact Area Scrub/Shrub SS (true shrubs, and young trees in an early successional stage) Developed, Medium Intensity (DM) Includes areas with a mixture of constructed materials and vegetation. Impervious surfaces account for % of the total cover. These areas most commonly include single family housing units. Marsh MA (wetland dominated by submergent, floating, and/or emergent vegetation) Upland Forest UF (uplands dominated by trees) Low Disturbance (dominated by plants with a narrow range of ecological tolerances that typify a stable or near "climax" community) Intermediate Disturbance (dominated by plants that typify a stable phase of a native community that persists under some disturbance) Intermediate Disturbance (dominated by plants that typify a stable phase of a native community that persists under some disturbance) Intermediate Disturbance (dominated by plants that typify a stable phase of a native community that persists under some disturbance) NO 0.40 NO 1.18 NO 0.02 NO 0.05 Additional Information: Boston Mills Road is contained within the project study area.

3 STREAMS Present? YES Impacts? YES Total Impact: 1172 Stream Name OEPA River Mile (if applicable) Photo # Receiving Waters Drainage Area (mi 2 ) Stream Hydrology Type (Ephemeral, Intermittent, Perennial) USACE Flow Characteristicsᶧ OEPA Use Designationᶧᶧ Scenic River Length (Including Length Within Existing culvert) Within The Study Area (ft.) QHEI/HHEI Score HMFEI Score (Needed for Class III PHWH) Impacts (ft.) Unnamed Trib Unnamed Tributary 3 in culvert Unnamed Trib Unnamed Tributary 3 in culvert Unnamed Trib. 3 In Culvert <.1 Intermittent RPW Class II PHWH <.1 Intermittent RPW Class II PHWH No in Culvert 34 N/A in Culvert No N/A 15.5 N/A Cuyahoga River.12 Perennial RPW N/A No 1030 in N/A N/A 970 in Culvert Culvert Unnamed Trib Cuyahoga River.12 Perennial RPW Class III No 0 80 N/A 0 PHWH ᶧSubject to verification by the USACE (TNW=Traditional Navigable Water, RPW=Relatively Permanent Water Perennial or Seasonal, NRPW=Non RPW) ᶧᶧ Provisional designations based on habitat assessment forms and/or HMFEI must be indicated with an * Additional Information: Unnamed Tributary 1 via culvert to Unnamed Tributary 3 In Culvert o Cuyahoga River; Unnamed Tributary 2 via culvert to Unnamed Tributary 3 In Culvert to Cuyahoga River; Unnamed Tributary 3 In Culvert to Cuyahoga River. Unnamed Tributary 3 is a headwater stream that originates outside of the Project Study Area and enters a culvert system (Unnamed Tributary 3 In Culvert) at Boston Mills Road west of the Project Study Area. Unnamed Tributary 3 In Culvert is contained in an underground culvert system within the entire construction limits and as such an HMFEI was not performed on Unnamed Tributary 3 In Culvert. Approximately 990 linear feet of existing storm sewer (Unnamed Tributary 3 In Culvert) will be replaced within the construction limits. WETLANDS Present? YES Impacts? YES Total Impact: ac Wetland ID Photo # Isolated, Adjacent, Abutting Receiving Waters ORAM Score Category (1,2,3) Wetland Type (Cowardin) Est. Total Size (ac.) Est. Size In Study Area (ac.) Impacts (ac.) Type of Impact Wetland A 002 Abutting Unnamed Trib. 1 44, Cat 2 PEM 0.07 ac 0.07ac Excavation ac Wetland B 007 Adjacent Unnamed Trib. 3 44, Cat 2 PEM 0.01 ac 0.01 ac ac Excavation Additional Information: Wetland A abuts Unnamed Tributary 1 which drains to Unnamed Tributary 3 In Culvert via culvert which is directly tributary to the Cuyahoga River. Wetland B is adjacent and hydrologically connected to Unnamed Tributary 3 In Culvert by a roadside ditch and stormwater inlet which is directly tributary to the Cuyahoga River. DITCHES Present? NO Impacts? NO Total Impact: 0 Additional Information: Surveyed on 3/15/2016 by V. Tremante and B. Graves and no potentially jurisdictional ditches were observed. PONDS, LAKES, RESERVOIRS, Present? NO Impacts? NO Total Impact: 0 RETENTION/DETENTION BASINS Additional Information: Surveyed on 3/15/16 by V. Tremante and B. Graves and no resources were observed. MUSSELS Streams 10 mi 2? No Stream(s) are not likely suitable for mussel populations. Complete table below only if mussels are observed during other survey activities. Summary of Results: Survey not needed.

4 FEDERALLY LISTED SPECIES Species Name: Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis) Total amount of impact to forested areas as a result of the project (ac): 0.1 ac Total Number of PMRTs Impacted: Listing Status: Endangered 0 Total Number of RTs Impacted: Effect Determination (Completed by ODOT OES): (Choose) 2 PC Category (Completed (Choose) by ODOT OES): Suitable Habitat: The Indiana bat life cycle requires suitable summer roosting and brood rearing habitat (which includes living or standing dead trees or snags with exfoliating, peeling or loose bark, split trunks and/or branches, or cavities) and suitable hibernacula during the winter months (typically caves, or abandoned mines that provide cool, humid, stable conditions for hibernation). The Project Area is located within the northeastern management unit as defined in by the Programmatic Biological Opinion (PBO) on the Ohio Department of Transportation s Statewide Transportation Program for the Federally listed endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), dated January 26, Discussion Including Impacts to Suitable Habitat: A survey of the Project Area did not identify any portals, openings, cracks, or crevices in rock outcrops that may be an entrance to a cave or mine that would be considered suitable winter hibernacula habitat for the bat. Some marginal suitable habitat (6 potential roost trees) was observed within the Project Area. The potential suitable habitat trees were all observed south of Boston Mills Road (No potential roost trees observed north of Boston Mills Road). Two of the potential roost trees (B2 and B4 on Figure 7) are located within the construction limits. In addition, all of the potential habitat trees are located in close proximity to Boston Mills Road which makes them less desirable for roosting. Species Name: Northern Long eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis) Listing Status: Endangered Effect Determination (Completed by ODOT OES): (Choose) Suitable Habitat: During winter, northern long eared bats hibernate in caves and abandoned mines. Summer habitat requirements for the species are not well defined but include roosting habitat in dead or live trees and snags 3 inches in diameter at breast height with cavities, peeling or exfoliating bark, split tree trunk and/or branches, which may be used as roost or maternity roost areas. Occasionally the species may roost in structures like barns and sheds. Foraging habitat for the species includes upland and lowland woodlots and tree lined corridors. Discussion Including Impacts to Suitable Habitat: A survey of the project study area did not identify any portals, openings, cracks, or crevices in rock outcrops that may be an entrance to a cave or mine that would be considered suitable winter hibernacula habitat for the bat. Some marginal suitable habitat (6 potential roost trees) was observed within the Project Area. The potential suitable habitat trees were all observed south of Boston Mills Road (No potential roost trees observed north of Boston Mills Road). Two of the potential roost trees (B2 and B4 on Figure 7) are located within the construction limits. In addition, all of the potential habitat trees are located in close proximity to Boston Mills Road which makes them less desirable for bat roosting. Species Name: Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Listing Status: Species of Concern Effect Determination (Completed by ODOT OES): (Choose) Is a known nest (based on NHDB or other source) located within 0.5 Will the project require No mile of the project?: No blasting?: Based on field surveys and/or a NHDB record search, is a nest within 660 ft. and/or visible from the project or activity area? If yes, indicate proximity to construction limits: No Suitable Habitat: The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act which prohibits taking bald eagles, including disturbance. The preferred habitat includes mature forests adjacent to open water for nesting and foraging. Discussion Including Impacts to Suitable Habitat: No bald eagle nests were observed during the site visit on March 15, 2016 and no suitable habitat was observed within the Project Area. The Project Area is located north and south of Boston Mills Road and within existing ROW. Species Name: Monkshood (Aconitum noveboracense) Listing Status: Threatened Effect Determination (Completed by ODOT OES): (Choose) Suitable Habitat Description: On sandstone in cool, shaded ravines in close proximity to running water; Also found near seeps and on algific talus slopes, rock shelters and vertical cliffs. Discussion Including Impacts to Suitable Habitat: Arcadis biologists visited the Gorge Metro Park to observe favorable habitat for this species. The only known location of this species is in an area of low ecological disturbance which is inaccessible to the public. Habitat consisted of a forested sloped terrace with a northwest aspect at the base of a sandstone bluff. During the 3/15/2016 site evaluation, the species was not observed; however emergence of the species is typically in April or May. Two areas were observed that contain marginal habitat for this species which include sandstone outcropping and running water. Both of these areas were abutting Boston Mills Road and are exposed to moderate seasonal levels of disturbance. During the winter, salt spray from the roadway would cover these areas. In addition, an active ODOT facility is located just west of the Project Area along Boston Mills Road. The added heavy truck traffic from this facility would increase the amount of salt spray and exhaust fumes during the winter. Both of these factors would decrease the favorability of this potential habitat in comparison to the Gorge Metro Park site. Minimal impacts are anticipated to these two areas (~0.04 acres) (Figure 7).

5 Additional Information: Mike Johnson, Chief of Resource Management for Gorge Metro Park, was contacted on February 2, Mr. Johnson indicated metro parks has attempted to propagate this species in its favorable habitat for many years unsuccessfully. He indicated that even if favorable habitat was present, the potential of the species being present given the site conditions would be highly unlikely. STATE LISTED SPECIES Known Listed Species Within 1 Mile of Project (Natural Heritage Database)? YES Date of NHDB Check: 3/14/16 Species Name: Crinkled hair grass (Deschampsia flexuosa) Listing Status: Potentially threatened Effect Determination: Not Likely To Impact Suitable Habitat Description: Occurs on sandy soils of mountains, woodlands and sand plains and sometimes forms large stands on midelevation, forested peaks. Also occurs in dry, open woods; fields, roadsides, and hillsides; often on sandy soils. Discussion Including Impacts to Suitable Habitat: Soils observed at the site were not sandy and most slopes appeared to have moderate to high levels of moisture and some seeps. No suitable habitat observed within the construction limits. Species Name: Dark eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) Listing Status: Special interest Effect Determination: Not Likely To Impact Suitable Habitat Description: Breeding habitat largely confined to hemlock gorges in the extreme northeastern corner of the state Discussion Including Impacts to Suitable Habitat: No suitable habitat observed within the construction limits. Proximity to Boston Mills Road would also negatively affect nesting of this species. Species Name: Golden fruited sedge (Carex aurea) Listing Status: Potentially threatened Effect Determination: Not Likely To Impact Suitable Habitat Description: A variety of wet, open situations on calcareous or sandy substrates; wet prairies, fens, meadows, beach pools, interdunal swales Discussion Including Impacts to Suitable Habitat: No suitable habitat observed within the construction limits. Species Name: Leafy goldenrod (Solidago squarrosa) Listing Status: Threatened Effect Determination: Not Likely To Impact Suitable Habitat Description: Rocky upland woods, thickets, and clearings Discussion Including Impacts to Suitable Habitat: No suitable habitat observed within the construction limits. Species Name: Seaside arrow grass (Triglochin maritimum) Listing Status: Threatened Effect Determination: Not Likely To Impact Suitable Habitat Description: In full sun in calcareous substrates: marshes, fens, wet sandy beaches, interdunal swales, and springheads Discussion Including Impacts to Suitable Habitat: No suitable habitat observed within the construction limits. Species Name: Spotted coral root (Corallorhiza maculate) Listing Status: Potentially threatened Effect Determination: Not Likely To Impact Suitable Habitat Description: Various types of mature deciduous forest; most Ohio records are from mixed mesophytic or beech sugar maple communities; the species is tolerant of deep shade Discussion Including Impacts to Suitable Habitat: No suitable habitat observed within the construction limits. Mature forest is surrounding the construction limits however within the construction limits, disturbance from previous construction activities has limited the succession. Species Name: Weak spear grass (Poa saltuensis ssp. Languida) Listing Status: Potentially threatened Effect Determination: Not Likely To Impact Suitable Habitat Description: In sun or semi shade on neutral to basic substrates; woods, shores, dry prairies Discussion Including Impacts to Suitable Habitat: No suitable habitat observed within the construction limits. APPENDICES Appendix 1: Mapping Appendix 2: Photo Log Appendix 3: Plans Appendix 4: Forms Topographic Map Photo Location Map Plan and Profile QHEI County Map Project Photos Bridge Detail HHEI Aerial Photo Indiana Bat Photos Other HMFEI (required on all streams assessed as Class III) Resource Map Other Wetland Delineation Other ORAM NHDB Review Ohio Mussel Habitat Assessment Form Bat Habitat Worksheet

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8 r SITE LOCATION MAP SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 ODOT District 4 Planning and Engineering Department DATE: April 2016 Base Map: USGS 7.5 Minute Digital Raster Graphic Northfield Quadrangle 0 2,000 4,000 SCALE IN FEET Legend Project Study Area

9 r AERIAL LOCATION MAP SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 ODOT District 4 Planning and Engineering Department DATE: March 2012 Base Map:Bing Maps Hybrid Aerial 0 2,000 4,000 SCALE IN FEET Legend Project Study Area

10 r AERIAL LOCATION MAP SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 ODOT District 4 Planning and Engineering Department DATE: March 2012 Base Map:Bing Maps Hybrid Aerial SCALE IN FEET Legend Project Study Area

11 r SOIL SURVEY MAP SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 ODOT District 4 Planning and Engineering Department DATE: March 2012 Base Map:Bing Maps Hybrid Aerial SCALE IN FEET Legend Project Study Area Soil Map Unit

12 ,000 r SURFACE WATER MAP SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 ODOT District 4 Planning and Engineering Department DATE: March 2012 Base Map:Bing Maps Hybrid Aerial Legend Project Study Area NHD Stream SCALE IN FEET Forested Wetland Pond Riverine

13 r 0 FEMA NATIONAL FLOOD HAZARD LAYER SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 ODOT District 4 Planning and Engineering Department DATE: March 2012 Base Map:Bing Maps Hybrid Aerial 500 1,000 SCALE IN FEET Legend Project Study Area Zone A (100-Year Flood Zone)

14 0 2,000 4,000 r MANAGED AREAS & SENSITIVE SPECIES MAP SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 ODOT District 4 Planning and Engineering Department DATE: March 2012 Base Map:Bing Maps Hybrid Aerial SCALE IN FEET Legend Project Study Area Sensitive Species Managed Area Crinkled Hair Grass Columbia Run Dark-eyed Junco Cuyahoga Valley National Park Golden-fruited Sedge Stumpy Basin Leafy Goldenrod Waldo Seman Woods Little Bluestem Prairie Seaside Arrow-grass Spotted Coral-root Weak Spear Grass

15 B4 B5!?!?!? B6 Area Outside Project Study Area Estimated B2!? B3!? B1!? Unnamed Tributary 3 Enters Culvert r ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MAP SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 ODOT District 4 Planning and Engineering Department DATE: March 2012 Base Map: Bing Maps Aerial SCALE IN FEET Legend Project Study Area Construction Limits Unnamed Tributary 1 Unnamed Tributary 1 (Culvert)!? Potential Monkshood Habitat Potential Bat Habitat Tree Upland Data Point Wetland Data Point Unnamed Tributary 2 Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, i-cubed, Earthstar Unnamed Tributary 3 Wetland B Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AEX, Unnamed Tributary 3 (Culvert) Wetland A

16 b 24 b 23 17, 18 d 4 c 3 19, 20 2 d `b 21, 22 c e 1 b b 9 5 c 8 13, 14 15, 16 a ` 7 d 11, ` d 6 a r PHOTO LOCATION MAP SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 ODOT District 4 Planning and Engineering Department DATE: March 2012 Base Map:Bing Maps Aerial SCALE IN FEET Legend Project Study Area a Photo Location Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, i-cubed, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS,

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18 PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG Photo No. Date: 001 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: North Description: Non-jurisdictional roadside ditch Photo No. Date: 002 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: West Description: Wetland A (Data Point 1) SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 Summit County, Ohio PID Page 1

19 PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG Photo No. Date: 003 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: South Description: Unnamed tributary 1; adjacent to Boston Mills Road Photo No. Date: 004 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: Southwest Description: Unnamed tributary 1; ravine. SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 Summit County, Ohio PID Page 2

20 PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG Photo No. Date: 005 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: West Description: Unnamed tributary 2; ravine. Photo No. Date: 006 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: Southeast Description: Unnamed tributary 3; Google Earth image. SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 Summit County, Ohio PID Page 3

21 PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG Photo No. Date: 007 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: Southeast Description: Wetland B (Data Point 3) Photo No. Date: 008 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: Southwest Description: Sandstone rock outcropping; potential Monkshood habitat area 1. SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 Summit County, Ohio PID Page 4

22 PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG Photo No. Date: 009 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: West Description: Sandstone outcropping; potential Monkshood habitat area 1. Photo No. Date: 010 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: South Description: Sandstone rock outcropping; potential Monkshood habitat area 2. SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 Summit County, Ohio PID Page 5

23 PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG Photo No. Date: 011 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: Southeast Description: Potential bat roost tree (B1); dead standing tree with exfoliating bark, 9.5 DBH and ~10% solar exposure. Photo No. Date: 012 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: South Description: Close-up of B1 suitable habitat features. SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 Summit County, Ohio PID Page 6

24 PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG Photo No. Date: 013 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: Northeast Description: Potential bat roost tree (B2); dead standing tree with exfoliating bark, 15 DBH and ~50% solar exposure. Photo No. Date: 014 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: South Description: Close-up of B2 suitable habitat features. SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 Summit County, Ohio PID Page 7

25 PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG Photo No. Date: 015 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: Northeast Description: Potential bat maternity roost tree (B3); dead standing tree with exfoliating bark and cavities, 19.5 DBH and ~30% solar exposure. Photo No. Date: 016 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: South Description: Close-up of B3 suitable habitat features. SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 Summit County, Ohio PID Page 8

26 PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG Photo No. Date: 017 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: Southeast Description: Potential bat roost tree (B4); dead standing tree with exfoliating bark, 15 DBH and ~40% solar exposure. Photo No. Date: 018 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: Southeast Description: Close-up of B4 suitable habitat features. SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 Summit County, Ohio PID Page 9

27 PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG Photo No. Date: 019 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: Southeast Description: Potential bat roost tree (B5); dead standing tree with cavities, 13 DBH and ~40% solar exposure. Photo No. Date: 020 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: Southeast Description: Close-up of B5 suitable habitat features. SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 Summit County, Ohio PID Page 10

28 PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG Photo No. Date: 021 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: Southeast Description: Potential bat roost tree (B6); dead standing tree with cavities, 10 DBH and ~40% solar exposure. Photo No. Date: 022 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: Southeast Description: Close-up of B6 suitable habitat features. SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 Summit County, Ohio PID Page 11

29 PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG Photo No. Date: 023 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: East Description: Project Area. Photo No. Date: 024 3/15/2016 Direction Photo Taken: East Description: Project Area. SUM Boston Mills Road Phase 1 Summit County, Ohio PID Page 12

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55 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region v2.0 Site: Boston Mills Road City/County: Boston Heights/Summit Sampling Date: 3/15/2016 Applicant/Owner: Summit County State: OH Sampling Point: DP1 Investigator(s): V. Tremante & B. Graves Section, Township, Range: Landform (hillslope,terrace,etc.): roadside Local relief (concave, convex, none): relatively flat Slope (%): 2% Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR R: Northeastern Forests Lat Long Datum: SP North NAD83 Soil Map Unit Name: Oshtemo-Glenford complex, 25 to 75 percent slopes NWI Classification: None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in the Remarks) Are Vegetation N Soil N or Hydrology N significantly disturbed? Are Vegetation N Soil N or Hydrology N naturally problematic? Are Normal Circumstances Present? Yes X No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No Yes X No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No If yes, optional Wetland Site ID: Wetland A Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Water (A1) Water Stained Leaves (B9) X High Water Table (A2) Aquatic Fauna (B13) X Saturation (A3) Marl Deposits (B15) Water Marks (B1) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Drift Deposits (B3) Roots (C3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Iron Deposits (B5) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soil Inundation Visible on Aerial (C6) Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Other (Explain in Remarks) Surface (B8) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Tim Lines (B6) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches) Wetland Hydrology Present? Water Table Present? Yes X No Depth (inches) 11-17" Yes X No Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth (inches) 0-11" Describe Recorded Data (stream guage, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks:

56 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region v2.0 VEGETATION Sampling Point: DP1 Absolute % Dominant Tree Stratum Plot size: 30' Cover Species Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet 1. Aesculus glabra 10 Y FAC Number of dominant species that are OBL, 2. FACW, or FAC: 3 (A) Total number of dominant species across all strata: 4 (B) Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 75% (A/B) 7. Prevalence Index Worksheet: 50%= 5.0% 20%= 2.0% 10 Total Cover Total % cover of: Shrub Stratum Plot size: 15' OBL species 17 x Lindera benzoin 20 Y FACW FACW species 20 x Tilia americana 10 Y FACU FAC species 10 x FACU species 10 x UPL species 0 x Column Totals: 57 (A) 127 (B) 6. Prevalence Index: 2.2 (B/A) 7. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 50%= 15.0% 20%= 6.0% 30 Total Cover Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Herb Stratum Plot size: 5' x Dominance Test is >50% 1. Symplocarpus foetidus 15 Y OBL x Prevalence Index is <3.0* 2. Rumex britannica 2 N OBL Morphological Adaptations* 3. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation* %= 8.5% 20%= 3.4% 17 Total Cover * Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree - Woody plants 3 in. (7.6cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height Sapling/shrub - Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft (1M) tall. Herb - All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. Woody Vines - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height. Woody Vine Stratum Plot size: 30' Hydrophytic Vegetaion Present? 4. 50%= 0.0% 20%= 0.0% 0 Total Cover Yes X No Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) Photo 002

57 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region v2.0 SOIL Sampling Point: Profile Description: (Describe to depth needed to document the indicator or confirm absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color % Color % Type* Loc** Texture Remarks YR3/2 10YR3/ YR4/6 10 C M Silt Loam Sandy Clay/gravel No mottles Distinct redox concentations Y5/1 100 Silty Clay No mottles DP1 * Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Coated Sand grains **Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Soils Histosol (A1) Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Histic (A3) Stripped Matrix (S6) Dark Surface (S7)(LRR R,MLRA 149B) Polyvalve Below Surface (S8) (LRR R, 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) 5 cm Mucky Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) MLRA 149B) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L, M) Stratified Layers (A5) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Polyvalve Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R) Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) X Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Redox Depressions (F8) Red Parent Material (F21) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Other (Explain in Remarks) Restrictive Layer (if observed) Type: Depth (inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No Remarks:

58 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region v2.0 Site: Boston Mills Road City/County: Boston Heights/Summit Sampling Date: 3/15/2016 Applicant/Owner: Summit County State: OH Sampling Point: DP2 Investigator(s): V. Tremante & B. Graves Section, Township, Range: Landform (hillslope,terrace,etc.): Hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): sloped Slope (%): 10% Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR R: Northeastern Forests Lat Long Datum: SP North NAD83 Soil Map Unit Name: Oshtemo-Glenford complex, 25 to 75 percent slopes NWI Classification: None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in the Remarks) Are Vegetation N Soil N or Hydrology N significantly disturbed? Are Vegetation N Soil N or Hydrology N naturally problematic? Are Normal Circumstances Present? Yes X No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X If yes, optional Wetland Site ID: Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Water (A1) Water Stained Leaves (B9) High Water Table (A2) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Saturation (A3) Marl Deposits (B15) Water Marks (B1) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Drift Deposits (B3) Roots (C3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Iron Deposits (B5) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soil Inundation Visible on Aerial (C6) Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Other (Explain in Remarks) Surface (B8) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Tim Lines (B6) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches) Wetland Hydrology Present? Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth (inches) Yes No X Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth (inches) Describe Recorded Data (stream guage, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: No hydrology indicators observed

59 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region v2.0 VEGETATION Sampling Point: DP2 Absolute % Dominant Tree Stratum Plot size: 30' Cover Species Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet Acer saccharum Liriodendron tulipifera Y Y FACU FACU Number of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) Quercus rubra 15 N FACU Total number of dominant species across all strata: 4 (B) Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0% (A/B) 7. Prevalence Index Worksheet: 50%= 47.5% 20%= 19.0% 95 Total Cover Total % cover of: Shrub Stratum Plot size: 15' OBL species 0 x Acer saccharum 40 Y FACU FACW species 0 x Fagus grandifolia 5 N FACU FAC species 0 x FACU species 146 x UPL species 0 x Column Totals: 146 (A) 584 (B) 6. Prevalence Index: 4.0 (B/A) 7. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 50%= 22.5% 20%= 9.0% 45 Total Cover Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Herb Stratum Plot size: 5' Dominance Test is >50% 1. Polystichum acrostichoides 6 Y FACU Prevalence Index is <3.0* 2. Morphological Adaptations* Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation* * Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree - Woody plants 3 in. (7.6cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height Sapling/shrub - Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft (1M) tall. Herb - All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. 50%= 3.0% 20%= 1.2% 6 Total Cover Woody Vines - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height. Woody Vine Stratum Plot size: 30' Hydrophytic Vegetaion Present? 4. 50%= 0.0% 20%= 0.0% 0 Total Cover Yes No X Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) Photo: N/A

60 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region v2.0 SOIL Sampling Point: Profile Description: (Describe to depth needed to document the indicator or confirm absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color % Color % Type* Loc** Texture Remarks YR2/1 10YR3/1 10YR4/ Silt Silt Loam Sandy Loam Clay No mottles No mottles No mottles DP2 * Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Coated Sand grains **Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Soils Histosol (A1) Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Histic (A3) Stripped Matrix (S6) Dark Surface (S7)(LRR R,MLRA 149B) Polyvalve Below Surface (S8) (LRR R, 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) 5 cm Mucky Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) MLRA 149B) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L, M) Stratified Layers (A5) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Polyvalve Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Redox Depressions (F8) Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R) Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B) Red Parent Material (F21) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Other (Explain in Remarks) Restrictive Layer (if observed) Type: Depth (inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X Remarks:

61 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region v2.0 Site: Boston Mills Road City/County: Boston Heights/Summit Sampling Date: 3/15/2016 Applicant/Owner: Summit County State: OH Sampling Point: DP3 Investigator(s): V. Tremante & B. Graves Section, Township, Range: Landform (hillslope,terrace,etc.): Hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): sloped Slope (%): 10% Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR R: Northeastern Forests Lat Long Datum: SP North NAD83 Soil Map Unit Name: Berks channery silt loam, 25 to 70 percent slopes NWI Classification: None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in the Remarks) Are Vegetation N Soil N or Hydrology N significantly disturbed? Are Vegetation N Soil N or Hydrology N naturally problematic? Are Normal Circumstances Present? Yes X No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Hydric Soil Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes X No Yes X No Yes X No If yes, optional Wetland Site ID: Wetland B Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Water (A1) Water Stained Leaves (B9) High Water Table (A2) Aquatic Fauna (B13) X Saturation (A3) Marl Deposits (B15) Water Marks (B1) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Drift Deposits (B3) Roots (C3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Iron Deposits (B5) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soil Inundation Visible on Aerial (C6) Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Other (Explain in Remarks) Surface (B8) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Tim Lines (B6) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches) Wetland Hydrology Present? Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth (inches) Yes X No Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth (inches) 0-6" Describe Recorded Data (stream guage, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks:

62 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region v2.0 VEGETATION Tree Stratum Plot size: 30' Absolute % Cover Dominant Species Indicator Status Sampling Point: Dominance Test Worksheet Number of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A) Total number of dominant species across all strata: 3 (B) Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 67% (A/B) 7. Prevalence Index Worksheet: 50%= 0.0% 20%= 0.0% 0 Total Cover Total % cover of: Shrub Stratum Plot size: 15' OBL species 6 x Fraxinus pennsylvanica 25 Y FACW FACW species 25 x Fraxinus americana 25 Y FACU FAC species 0 x FACU species 25 x UPL species 0 x Column Totals: 56 (A) 156 (B) 6. Prevalence Index: 2.8 (B/A) 7. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 50%= 25.0% 20%= 10.0% 50 Total Cover Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Herb Stratum Plot size: 5' x Dominance Test is >50% 1. Symplocarpus foetidus 6 Y OBL x Prevalence Index is <3.0* 2. Morphological Adaptations* 3. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation* %= 3.0% 20%= 1.2% 6 Total Cover * Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree - Woody plants 3 in. (7.6cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height Sapling/shrub - Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft (1M) tall. Herb - All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. Woody Vines - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height. Woody Vine Stratum Plot size: 30' Hydrophytic Vegetaion Present? 4. 50%= 0.0% 20%= 0.0% 0 Total Cover Yes X No DP3 Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) Photo 007

63 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region v2.0 SOIL Sampling Point: Profile Description: (Describe to depth needed to document the indicator or confirm absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color % Color % Type* Loc** Texture Remarks YR3/ YR4/6 10 C M Silt Distinct redox concentrations YR4/ YR2/1 20 C M Silty Clay Distinct redox concentrations 7.5YR4/6 15 Distinct redox concentrations DP3 * Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Coated Sand grains **Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Soils Histosol (A1) Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Histic (A3) Stripped Matrix (S6) Dark Surface (S7)(LRR R,MLRA 149B) Polyvalve Below Surface (S8) (LRR R, 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) 5 cm Mucky Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) MLRA 149B) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L, M) Stratified Layers (A5) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Polyvalve Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R) Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) X Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Redox Depressions (F8) Red Parent Material (F21) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Other (Explain in Remarks) Restrictive Layer (if observed) Type: Depth (inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No Remarks:

64 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region v2.0 Site: Boston Mills Road City/County: Boston Heights/Summit Sampling Date: 3/15/2016 Applicant/Owner: Summit County State: OH Sampling Point: DP4 Investigator(s): V. Tremante & B. Graves Section, Township, Range: Landform (hillslope,terrace,etc.): Roadside Local relief (concave, convex, none): flat Slope (%): 0% Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR R: Northeastern Forests Lat Long Datum: SP North NAD83 Soil Map Unit Name: Berks channery silt loam, 25 to 70 percent slopes NWI Classification: None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in the Remarks) Are Vegetation N Soil N or Hydrology N significantly disturbed? Are Vegetation N Soil N or Hydrology N naturally problematic? Are Normal Circumstances Present? Yes X No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X Yes No X Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X If yes, optional Wetland Site ID: Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Water (A1) Water Stained Leaves (B9) High Water Table (A2) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Saturation (A3) Marl Deposits (B15) Water Marks (B1) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Drift Deposits (B3) Roots (C3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Iron Deposits (B5) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soil Inundation Visible on Aerial (C6) Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Other (Explain in Remarks) Surface (B8) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Tim Lines (B6) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches) Wetland Hydrology Present? Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth (inches) Yes No X Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth (inches) Describe Recorded Data (stream guage, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: No hydrology indicators observed

65 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region v2.0 VEGETATION Sampling Point: DP4 Absolute % Dominant Tree Stratum Plot size: 30' Cover Species Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet Acer saccharum Liriodendron tulipifera Y Y FACU FACU Number of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) Quercus rubra 15 N FACU Total number of dominant species across all strata: 4 (B) Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0% (A/B) 7. Prevalence Index Worksheet: 50%= 47.5% 20%= 19.0% 95 Total Cover Total % cover of: Shrub Stratum Plot size: 15' OBL species 0 x Acer saccharum 40 Y FACU FACW species 0 x Fagus grandifolia 5 N FACU FAC species 0 x FACU species 146 x UPL species 0 x Column Totals: 146 (A) 584 (B) 6. Prevalence Index: 4.0 (B/A) 7. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 50%= 22.5% 20%= 9.0% 45 Total Cover Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Herb Stratum Plot size: 5' Dominance Test is >50% 1. Polystichum acrostichoides 6 Y FACU Prevalence Index is <3.0* 2. Morphological Adaptations* Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation* * Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree - Woody plants 3 in. (7.6cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height Sapling/shrub - Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft (1M) tall. Herb - All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. 50%= 3.0% 20%= 1.2% 6 Total Cover Woody Vines - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height. Woody Vine Stratum Plot size: 30' Hydrophytic Vegetaion Present? 4. 50%= 0.0% 20%= 0.0% 0 Total Cover Yes No X Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) Photo: N/A

66 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region v2.0 SOIL Sampling Point: Profile Description: (Describe to depth needed to document the indicator or confirm absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color % Color % Type* Loc** Texture Remarks YR2/1 10YR3/1 10YR4/ Silt Silt Loam Sandy Loam Clay No mottles No mottles No mottles DP4 * Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Coated Sand grains **Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Soils Histosol (A1) Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Histic (A3) Stripped Matrix (S6) Dark Surface (S7)(LRR R,MLRA 149B) Polyvalve Below Surface (S8) (LRR R, 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) 5 cm Mucky Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) MLRA 149B) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L, M) Stratified Layers (A5) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Polyvalve Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Redox Depressions (F8) Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R) Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B) Red Parent Material (F21) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Other (Explain in Remarks) Restrictive Layer (if observed) Type: Depth (inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X Remarks:

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89 Ohio Division of Wildlife Raymond W. Petering, Chief 2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. G Columbus, OH Phone: (614) March 14, 2016 Bret Graves Arcadis 100 E. Campus View Blvd. Columbus, OH Dear Mr. Graves, Per your request, I have ed you a set of shapefiles with our Natural Heritage Program data for the Boston Mills Rd. Phase 1 project, including a one mile radius, in Boston Township, Summit County, Ohio. This data will not be published or distributed beyond the scope of the project description on the data request form. Records included in the data layer may be for rare and endangered plants and animals, geologic features, high quality plant communities and animal assemblages. Fields included are scientific and common names, state and federal statuses, as well as managed area and date of the most recent observation. State and federal statuses are defined as: E = endangered, T = threatened, P = potentially threatened, SC = species of concern, SI = special interest, FE = federal endangered, FT = federal threatened and A = recently added to inventory, status not yet determined. We have a record for an Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis) capture location within a five mile radius of the project site. Due to the sensitivity of this species, we do not provide the precise location of the observation. We have a record for an Indiana Bat hibernaculum within a ten mile radius of the project site. Due to the sensitivity of this species, we do not provide the precise location of this feature. The managed areas layer includes state, federal and county lands, as well as areas owned by non-profits, museums and other entities. Managed areas are sites under formal protection for their natural resources. Please be aware that this layer may not be complete and we are continually updating it as new information becomes available to us. Our inventory program has not completely surveyed Ohio and relies on information supplied by many individuals and organizations. Therefore, a lack of records for any particular area is not a statement that rare species or unique features are absent from that area. This letter only represents a review of rare species and natural features data within the Ohio Natural Heritage Database. It does not fulfill coordination under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S. C. 661 et seq.) and does not supersede or replace the regulatory authority of any local, state or federal agency nor relieve the applicant of the obligation to comply with any local, state or federal laws or regulations. Please contact me at if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Debbie Woischke Ohio Natural Heritage Program

90 INDIANA BAT HABITAT CHARACTERIZATION WORKSHEET FOR ECOLOGICAL SURVEYS Which Indiana bat Management Unit (see map) does the project primarily occur within? Are there any known or suspected hibernacula within 10 miles of the project (DNAP Natural Heritage Database records)? W C NE X S E Y X N If yes, list the total number and the distance to the closest record. #: N/A N/A mi. Are there any known Indiana bat capture records within 5 miles of the project (DNAP Natural Heritage Database records)? Y X N If yes, list the total number and the distance to the closest record. #: N/A N/A mi. Total number of potential Indiana bat habitat roost trees impacted by the project. #: 2 Number of these trees that are considered isolated. #: 0 Total number of potential Indiana bat habitat maternity roost trees impacted by the project. #: 0 Number of these trees that are considered isolated. #: 0 Total amount of impact to forested areas as a result of the project 0.1 ac. Stop if the project is located within the NE, E, or S Management Units. Continue with form if the project is located within the W or C Management Units. Are the impacted potential roost trees located within a forested area? Y N If yes, what is the approximate size of the forested area in acres (include areas not impacted)? Are the impacted potential roost trees connected to a forest area via a tree line (row of 2 or more wide)? Y N ac. If yes, what is the size of the connected forested area? ac. Is there a perennial water sources within 0.5 mile of the impacted potential roost trees? Y N Will the project remove all or a portion of a potential Indiana bat travel corridor? Y N Will the project remove more than 10% of the forest area it is within (or connected to)? Y N Definitions for bold words located in the Technical Guidance: Guidelines for Identifying and Documenting Potentially Suitable Habitat for the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) within Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Project Areas. TG ECO