WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region

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1 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region ProjecVSite: Hawthorn of Aurora (Residential) City/County: Aurora, Portage County Sampling Date: 4/22/2016 Applicant/Owner: Hawthorn of Aurora, LLC State: _O_H Sampling Polnt_s_P_56 lnvestlgator(s): _D_an_ K_in_g Section, Township, Range:_T_5_N_,_R_9_W Landfom, (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Talf Local relief (concave, convex. none): _c_o_n_ca_v_e Slope (%):_0_-2 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR R Lat: Long : -Bl Datum: NAO 83 Soil Map Un1t Name: Holly Silt Loam Are climatic I hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes~ No i==j. (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation c:j. Soil.e=J.. or Hydrology.e=J. significantly disturbed? Are Vegetation c:j. Soil.e=], or Hydrology.e=J. naturally problematic? NWI classification:_n_o_n_e_. Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes I::!:] No~ (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS-Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? YesEE Noc:::::J Yes ti' Noa Is the Sampled Area,,, within a Wetland? Yes! Nol I Yes ti' No If yes, optional Wetland Site ID: Wetl~d A (Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.) Wetland A, a PFO wetland, is located adjacent to Aurora Lake Road. This sample point represents an extension of Wetland A. I HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators /minimum of one Is required; check all that apply} D Surface Water (A1) D Water-Stained Leaves (B9) 0 High Water Table (A2) D Aquatic Fauna (B13) [2J Saturation (A3) D Mart Deposlts (B15) D Water Marks (81 ) D Sediment Deposits (82) D Drift Depostts (83) D Algal Mat or Crust (84) D Iron Deposits (85) D Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (87) D Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (BB) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Water Table Present? B Yes~ No D Hydrogen Sulfide Odor {C1) D Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) D Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) D Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Solis (C6) D Thin Muck Surface (C7) D Other(Explain In Remarks) Depth (fnches): Yes t/ No Depth (inches): 1 0 Saturation Present? (includes capillarv fnn!lel Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring wel l, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Yes t/ No Depth (inches): 5 Wetland Hydrology Present? Secondary lndicators (minimum of two required} D Surface Soll Cracks (66) D Drainage Patterns (B10) D Moss Trim Lines (616) D Dry-Season Water Table (C2) D Crayfish Burrows (CS) D Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) D Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) D Geomorphic Position (02) D Shallow Aquilard (D3) D Mfcrotopographlc Relief (D4) D FAG-Neutral Test (D5) Two (2) primary indicators were present; therefore, the hydrology criterion has been met. US Amiy Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region - Version 2.0

2 VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point _s_p_5_6 Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stralum (Plot size: 30 FEET ) % Cover S11ecies? Slalus 1 _ Fraxinus pennsylvanica (Green Ash) 20 Yes FACW Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 5 (A) 2_ Ulmus americana (American Elm) 15 Yes FACW Total Number of Dominant 6 3. Species Across All Strata: (B) Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAG: 6. Prevalence Index worksheet: 83.33% Total% Cover of: Mult111lll bl : 35 = Total Cover OBL.species 33 x1= Sa11llng/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 FEET ) FACW species x2= 110 i.. Frangula alnus (Glossy False Buckthorn) 12 Yes FAC FACspecies 12 x3= 36 2_ Rosa multiflora (Rambler Rose) 5 Yes FACU FACU species.5 x4= 20 UPL species 0 X 5 = O 3. (A/8) Column Totals: 105 (A) 199 (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: D 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 17 = Tot.al Cover Dominance Test is >50% Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5 FEET Prevalence Index is : ) D 4 - Morphological Adaptations 1 (Provide supporting 1. Juncus effusus (Lamp Rush) 25 Yes OBL data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 2. Poa palustris (Fowl Bluegrass) 20 Yes FACW D Problematic Hydrophytlc Vegetation' (Explain) 3_ Carex vulpinoidea (Fox Sedge) 8 No OBL 1 1ndicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: 6. Tree - Woody plants 3 In. (6 cm) or more In diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height. 8. Sapling/shrub - Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft (1 m) tall. 9. Herb - All herbaceous (.non-woody) plants, regardlcs of 10. sile, and woody plants Jess than 3.28 ft: tall. 11, Woody vines - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in 12. height. 53 = Total Cover WoodJl Vlne Stratum (Plot size: 30 FEET ) 1. None Observed 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation 3. Present? (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) 0 = To1al Cover The hydrophytic vegetation criterion has been met.

3 SOIL Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches} Color (mofst) '.'&_ Color (moist) '.'&_...I.YfilL. Lo,f Texture Remarks YR 4/ CL YR 5/2 95 5YR 4/6 5 C -- M CL Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletlon, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grafns. Hydric Soil Indicators: Sampling Polnt SPS6 2 Locatlon: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': Histosol (A 1) D Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR R, 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 1498) Histic Epipedon (A2) MLRA1498) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 1498) D 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L) 0 Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L, M) D Stratified Layers (AS) D Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Polyvalue Below Surface (SB) (LRR K, L) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A 11) Depleted Matrix (F3) D Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L) Thick Dark Surface (A12) 0 Redox Dark Surface (F6) 0 Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R} Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 1498) D Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) D Redox Depressions (FB) D Mesic Spodlc (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 1498) Sandy Redox (S5) Stripped Matrix (S6) D Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 1498) Red Parent Material (F21) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) D other (Explain in Remarks) 31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present. unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: Depth (fnches): A hydric soil indicator was present; therefore, the soils criterion has been met.

4 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region ProjecVSite: Hawthorn of Aurora (Residential) City/County: Aurora, Portage County Sampling Date: 4/2.2/2016 Applicant/Owner: Hawthorn of Aurora, LLC State: _O_H Sampling Polnt_s_P_57 lnvestlgator(s): _D_an_ K_in_g Section, Township, Range:_T_5_N_,_R_9_W Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Hillslope Local relief (concave, convex. none): _C_o_n_c_a_v_e Slope (%):_0_-, Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRA R Lat: Long : Datum: NAO 83 Soil Map Un1t Name: Are climatic I hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes~ No i==j. (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation c==j. Soil.c=J.. or Hydrology.c=J. significantly disturbed? Are Vegetation c=j. S011.c=J.. or Hydrology.c=J. naturally problematic? NWI classification:_n_o_n_e_. Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes I::!:] No~ (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS-Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? YesEE Noc:::::J Yes ti' Noa Is the Sampled Area,,, within a Wetland? Yes! Nol I Yes ti' No If yes, optional Wetland Site ID: Wetl~d 0 (Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.) Wetland Q, a PFO wetland, is located adjacent to an inlet of Aurora Lake. I HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators /minimum of one Is required; check all that apply} D Surface Water (A1) D Water-Stained Leaves (B9) D High Water Table (A2) D Aquatic Fauna (B13) [Z] Saturation (A3) Mart Deposlts (B15) D Water Marks (81) D Hydrogen Sulfide Odor {C1) D Sediment Deposits (82) D Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) D Drift Deposits (B3) D Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) D Algal Mat or Crust (84) D Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Solis (C6) D Iron Deposits (BS) D Thin Muck Surface (C7) D Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (87) D Other (Explain In Remarks) D Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8J Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Water Table Present? Yes No~ Depth (fnches): Yes No ti' Depth (inches): Yes ti' No Depth (inches): 10 Wetland Hydrology Present? Saturation Present? (includes capillarv fnn!lel Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring wel l, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Secondary lndicators (minimum of two required) D Surface Soll Cracks (66) [Z] Drainage Patterns (B10) D Moss Trim Lines (616) D Dry-Season Water Table (C2) D Crayfish Burrows (CS) D Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) D Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) D Geomorphlc Position (D2) D Shallow Aquilard (D3) D Mfcrotopographlc Relief (D4) D FAG-Neutral Test (D5) One (1) primary indicator and one (1) secondary indicator were present; therefore, the hydrology criterion has been met

5 VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Tree Stralum (Plot size: 30 FEET ) % Cover S11ecies? Status 1. Fraxinus pennsylvanica (Green Ash) 30 Yes FACW Dominance Test worksheet: Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, orfac: 6. Prevalence Index worksheet: Sampling Point _s_p_5_ % Total% Cover of: Mult111lll bl : 30 = Total Cover OBL.species 33 X1= 33 Sa11llng/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 FEET ) FACW species 35 x2= 70 t Frangula alnus (Glossy False Buckthorn) 18 Yes FAC FACspecies 18 x3= S"4 2_ Rosa multiflora (Rambler Rose) 10 Yes FACU FACU species 20 x4= 80 UPL species 0 xs = 0 3. (A) (B) (A/8) Column Totals: 106 (A) 237 (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: D 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 28 = Total Cover Dominance Test is >50% Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5 FEET Prevalence Index is : ) D 4 - Morphological Adaptations 1 (Provide supporting 1. Juncus effusus (Lamp Rush) 25 Yes OBL data in Remarks or on a separate sheet} 2. Parthenoclssus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper) 10 Yes FACU D Problematic Hydrophytlc Vegetation' (Explain) 3_ Carex vulpinoidea (Fox Sedge) B No OBL 11ndicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 4 _ Pea palustris (Fowl Bluegrass) 5 No FACW be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: 6. Tree - Woody plants 3 In. (6 cm) or more In diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height. 8. Sapling/shrub - Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft (1 m) tall. 9. Herb - All herbaceous (.non-woody) plants, rcgardlcs of 10. sile, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. 11, Woody vines - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in 12. height. 48 = Total Cover Woody_ Vlne Stratum (Plot size: 30 FEET ) 1 _ None Observed 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation 3. Present? (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) 0 = To1al Cover The hydrophytic vegetation criterion has been met.

6 SOIL Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (i!]ches} Color (mofsl) '.'&_ Color {moist) '.'&_...nirul Lo,f Texture Remarks YR 4/ YR 5/8 3 C M CL YR 5/ YR 5/8 30 C M CL Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletlon, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grafns. Hydric Soil Indicators: Sampling Point SPS7 2 Locatlon: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': Histosol (A 1) D Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR R, 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 1498) Histic Epipedon (A2) MLRA1498) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 1498) D 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L) 0 Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L, M) D Stratified Layers (AS) D Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Polyvalue Below Surface (SB) (LRR K, L) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A 11) Depleted Matrix (F3) D Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L) Thick Dark Surface (A12) 0 Redox Dark Surface (F6) 0 Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R} Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 1498) D Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) D Redox Depressions (FB) D Mesic Spodlc (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 1498) Sandy Redox (S5) Stripped Matrix (S6) D Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 1498) Red Parent Material (F21) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) D other (Explain in Remarks) 31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present. unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: Depth (fnches): A hydric soil indicator was present; therefore, the soils criterion has been met.