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Michael F. Easley
Governor
Sherri Evans-Stanton, Acting Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Wetlands/401 Unit: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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March 23, 2001
Buncombe County
DWQ Project # 010283
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Richard Pressley, CFO
Biltmore Estate
One North Square
Asheville, NC 28801
Dear Mr. Pressley:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed
below, to place fill material in 0.05 acres of waters for the purpose of constructing rafting
access areas on the French Bread River at Biltmore Estate as described in your application
dated February 5, 2001. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is
covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbers 3257 and 3290. These
certifications allow you to use Nationwide Permit Number 13 and 36 when the Corps of
Engineers issues it. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits
before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion
Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Water shed regulations.
This approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless
otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your
application except as modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us and you
may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be
given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying
with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre,
compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and
(7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and any additional conditions listed below.
1. Planting plan must be changed to remove Sericea lespedeza and substitute with native
grasses and herbs. -
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an
adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter.
To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless
you ask for a hearing. -
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of
the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-
9646.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
Sherri Evans-Stanton, Acting Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Wetlands/401 Unit: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact:
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor:
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Biltmore Estate
Project Number 01 0283
Recvd From APP
Received Date 2/26/01 Recvd By Region
Project Type boat ramp and bank stabilization
County Buncombe
County2
Region Asheville
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
13 OTH O Y _0N __
F F__ 6-(52.5) F C CA 40,302. 0.05 F 100.00
36 F -OY ON ??????? F
F___F_O Y O N F_ F_ F _F_ F_ F__ F- I -F_
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
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Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y * N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y O N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/Coed 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 353309
Longitude (ddmmss) 823513
Comments:
1. There are no wetlands involved. It is only stream bank.
2. Stream class was listed as WS-IV-CA. Stream class is C.
3. 1 have discussed project with applicant and consultant. Recommended they change
seeding plan from sencea lespedeza to native type grasses and herbs.
4. 1 have no problem with using rounded river stone. It will be class B type
rip rap size.
Discussed possible movement of rocks during flooding but areas adjacent did not show signs of
erossjve affect of rover. Large trees are located up and downstream of nut On and take out.
Recommend jssujng 401 wjth conditions relating to concrete and sedjment and erosjon control,
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
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February 5, 2001
Mr. David Baker
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Dear David:
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RE: Application for Nationwide Permits
NWP 13 and 36
Rafting Access Areas on French Broad River
Biltmore Estate
Buncombe County, North Carolina

As you and I have discussed on several occasions, the Biltmore Estate wishes to construct
two (2) river rafting access areas on the French Broad River within the Estate's property. These
handicap accessible areas would be used by guests of the new Inn on Biltmore Estate to begin
and end guided rafting trips on the river.
These areas would be constructed in two (2) stages. First, the area outside the river bank
will be excavated for the ramp and adjoining rafting area to provide a dry working environment.
The ramp will then be constructed, and the adjoining bank stabilization (using native rounded
river stones, plantings, and mulch) will then be completed. Second, the actual river bank will be
excavated to allow the river to flow into the completed access area. These excavated slopes will
be immediately protected using the native stone bank protection, and other areas will have
plantings and mulch ground cover. This two (2) stage process should minimize sedimentation
into the river. Also, the use of the round native stones will provide the necessary bank protection
and stabilization while not poring a hazard to the inflatable rafts and/or passengers.
On behalf of the Biltmore Estate, we are transmitting to you the enclosed submittal for a
Nationwide Permit numbers 13 (Boat Ramps) and 36 (Bank Stabilization) to authorize the
construction of these ramps and related bank stabilization. We understand that a Water Quality
Certification will be required from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality due to the use
of "hard structures" for bank stabilization, and we are hereby sending the Raleigh office a total of
seven (7) copies along with the required $475 fee. Also, due to the historic nature of the Estate, a
copy of this application is being sent to the North Carolina Division of Archives and History.
We are transmitting copies of this application to the United States Fish & Wildlife Service and
the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for review and comment.
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This submittal consists of the following:
• Executed copy of the "Pre-Construction Notification Application".
• USGS quad sheet indicating the project location.
• Pictures of proposed access area locations.
• Plan of proposed "put in" and "take out" access areas.
• Typical cross-sections for the areas.
• Details of the ramp and bank stabilization.
• Check for $475 permit fee (NC DWQ only).
This project is scheduled to begin immediately upon receipt of the necessary permits and
approvals, with completion by April, 2001 if possible. We appreciate your attention to this
application at your earliest convenience. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any
questions or need any additional information.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, PA
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DALE E. PENNELL, P.E., P.L.S.
cc: Mr. Richard Pressley (w/enc)
Mr. Steve Sawyer (w/enc)
N.C. Division of Water Quality (w/ 7 copies enc)
N.C. Division of Archives and History (w/enc)
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (w/enc)
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (w/enc)
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CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT ft
13 (BOAT RAMPS), 36 (STREAM BANK STABILIZATION)
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
r 2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER
QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD,
RALEIGH, NC 27609. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
1. OWNER'S NAME: BILTMORE ESTATE
2. MAILING ADDRESS: ONE NORTH PACK SQUARE
SUBDIVISION NAME
CITY: ASHEVILLE STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28801
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): EAST BANK OF FRENCH BROAD RIVER
AT MP 155.0 AND 151.6
TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
MR. RICHARD T. PRESSLEY, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CFO
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: BUNCOMBE -NEAREST TOWN: ASHEVILLE
(WORK): 828-255-1776
(USGS - ASHEVILLE QUAD ATTACHED)

SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
WITHIN THE BILTMORE ESTATE, ADJOINING PRIVATE FARM ROADS ON
EAST BANK OF FRENCH BROAD RIVER, 2 LOCATIONS AS FOLLOWS:
"PUT IN" ACCESS AT MP 155.0
"TAKE OUT" ACCESS AT MP 151.6
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAMIRIVER: FRENCH BROAD RIVER
RIVER BASIN: FRENCH BROAD
7a. IS THIS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-In? YES ( ) NO ( X ) IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THIS PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ( ) NO ( X )
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
N/A
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES ( ) NO ( X ) IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): N/A
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES ( X ) NO ( ) IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
FUTURE REQUESTS FOR PERMITS ARE POSSIBLE FOR OTHER PROJECTS
WITHIN THE BILTMORE ESTATE, BUT NONE ARE ANTICIPATED IN THE
FORESEEABLE FUTURE
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 7600
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
APPROXIMATELY 100 (RIVER AND ADJOINING BANKS)
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
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FILLING:
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
EXCAVATION: LESS THAN 0.05 ACRES
OTHER:
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.05 AC
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
LENGTH BEFORE:
FT AFTER:
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours):
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE:
FT AFTER:
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: X CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: CONSTRUCTION OF 2 HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE RAFTING ACCESS AREAS
FT
FT
FT
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A WHAT IS THE EXPECTED
POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 8 1 /2 BY I 1 DRAWINGS ONLY)
BUILD RAFTING ACCESS AREAS N 2 LOCATIONS, BY EXCAVATING ACCESS
AREA IN DRY OUTSIDE OF RIVER BANK. AFTER BANK STABILIZATION WITH
NATIVE STONE AND CONSTRUCTION OF RAMP. EXCAVATE RIVER BANK TO
ALLOW RIVER TO FLOW INTO AREA, INCL. COMPLETION OF STABILIZATION.
13. PURPOSE OF WORK:
PROVIDE 2 HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE RAFTING ACCESS AREAS ON FRENCH
BROAD RIVER FOR BILTMORE ESTATE GUESTS
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
ALL WORK WILL BE SCHEDULED TO MINIMIZE UNPROTECTED EXPOSURE
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TO RIVER FLOW: ALL DISTURBED AREAS WILL BE STABILIZED WITH RAMP
NATIVE RIVER STONE, OR MULCH IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSTRUCTION.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY
LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: BY COPY OF THIS APPLICATION
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA
WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED
BY COPY OF THIS APPLICATION
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE THE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ( ) NO ( X ) (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ( ) NO( )
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE? YES ( ) NO (
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
a WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29,
AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET
OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OF THEIR EQUIVALENT. N/A
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED
BY PRODUCT. ATTACHED
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS
RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. N/A
d ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED. N/A
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
FARMLAND, WOODLAND
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f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? N/A
g. SIGNED AND DATED AUTHORIZATION LE I I ER, IF APPLICABLE. N/A
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
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"PUT IN" AREA, LOOKING SOUTH ALONG EAST RIVER
LOCATION OF PROPOSED RAMP FROM EXISTING FAR
"PUT IN" AREA, LOOKING WEST ALONG EXISTING WET WEATHER FLOW
FROM HDPE PIPE TO RIVER
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"TAKE. OUT" AREA, LOOKING WEST FROM OLD FERRY TOWARD RIVER
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ONE BILTMORE PLAZA
ASHEVILLE, N.C. 28801
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EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION
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LOCATION:
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APPLICANT:
BILTMORE ESTATE
ONE BILTMORE PLAZA
ASHEVILLE. N.C. 28801
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION:
EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION
OF RAFTING ACCESS AREAS
LOCATION:
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C.
NOTE:
CONSTRUCT RAMP AND BANK
STABILIZATION OUTSIDE TOP OF
BANK PRIOR TO EXCAVATION
OF RIVER BANK.
COUNTY. STATE.
BUNCOMBE NORTH CAROLINA
SCALE: N.T.S. DATE: JANUARY, 2001 SHEET 2 OF 6
PROJECT:
BILTMORE ESTATE
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(1:12 MAX. SLOPE)
(EITHER CONCRETE OR
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APPLICANT:
BILTMORE ESTATE
ONE BILTMORE PLAZA
ASHEVILLE. N.C. 28801
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION:
EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION
OF RAFTING ACCESS AREAS
LOCATION:
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
BUNCOMBE COUNTY. N.C.
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SCALE: N.T.S. DATE: JANUARY, 2001
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APPLICANT:
BILTMORE ESTATE
ONE BILTMORE PLAZA
ASHEVILLE. N.C. 28801
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION:
EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION
OF RAFTING ACCESS AREAS
LOCATION.
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C.
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BUNCOMBE NORTH CAROLINA
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BILTMORE ESTATE
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RAILROAD BALLAST
COMPACTED SUBGRADE
WASHED STONE RAMP
APPLICANT:
BILTMORE ESTATE
ONE BILTMORE PLAZA
ASHEVILLE, N.C. 28801
(PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION:
EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION
OF RAFTING ACCESS AREAS
I LOCATION:
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C.
COUNTY. STATE.
BUNCOMBE NORTH CAROLINA
SCALE: N.T.S. DATE. JANUARY, 2001 SHEET 5 OF 6
PROJECT:
BILTMORE ESTATE
RAFTING ACCESS AREAS
DRAWING:
RAMP DETAILS
ASBEVHIA NC
55 BROAD STREET !lMcGI*
PH, [phone]
PAX(828)252-2518
A S S O C I A T E S
ENGINEERING • PLANNING • FINANCE
RESLOPE EXISTING STREAM BANK TO
ORIGINAL CONTOURS AND STABILIZE WITH
MULCH AND NATIVE PLANT MATERIALS
-(SEE BELOW)
ANCHOR FABRIC 6"
INTO EARTH FILL
NATIVE ROUNDED RIVER STONE--`
(MATCH SIZE OF 12"-18" CLASS B RIPRAP)
FILTER FABRIC (MIRAFI
14ON OR EQUAL)
NORMAL RIVER LEVEL
2' MAX.
VARIES 1' - 3'
EXTEND RIPRAP A MINIMUM
OF 12" BELOW RIVER BED
*SERICEA LESPEDEZA, SILKY DOGWOOD (CORNUS AMONUM), SILKY
WILLOW (SALIX SERICEA), HAZEL ALDER (ALMUS SERRULATA) AND
ELDERBERRY (SAMBUEUS CANADENSIS)
RIPRAP BANK PROTECTION DETAIL
APPLICANT:
BILTMORE ESTATE
ONE BILTMORE PLAZA
ASHEVILLE. N.C. 28801
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION:
EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION
OF RAFTING ACCESS AREAS
LOCATION:
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C.
COUNTY. I STATE.
SCALE: N.T.S. I DATE: JANUARY, 2001
PROJECT:
BILTMORE ESTATE
RAFTING ACCESS AREAS
DRAWING:
RIPRAP BANK PROTECTION DETAIL
ASHEVnIA NC
55 BROAD STREET gIMcGi*il
F [phone]
FAX [phone]
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VA A S S O C I A T E S
SHEET 6 OF 6 ENGINEERING- PLANNING- FINANCE,