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07-0389 Golden Forest
Subject: 07-0389 Golden Forest
From: Annette Lucas <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 12:16:58 -0400
To: Ian McMillan <[e-mail]>
Ian,
I believe we need to return this project because the consultant has failed to
follow our level spreader guidance after being put on notice several times. Here
are the bullets:
Per the DWQ Level Spreader BMP Manual Chapter, earthen level spreaders are not
allowable. The DWQ sent a Request for More Information letter on April 2, 2007 that
specifically states in Item 8: "All level spreaders must be designed with a
concrete level lip." You continue to specify an earthen level spreader on Sheet 4
of the plans.
If you choose to submit another application for this project, please be advised that
although you have the option to seek a variance to construct level spreaders in
series within the Tar-Pamlico protected buffer, DWQ staff will not recommend
approval for this to the Environmental Management Commission. DWQ staff believe
that one of the other options available for areas for steep slopes would be
practicable for the Golden Forest project. Also, please be advised that the DWQ
will request information about development plans for the southern part of this
project as well as building envelopes for the lots on the eastern side of the
project that contain streams.
Annette
Annette Lucas <annette.lucas cr,ncmail.net>
Environmental Engineer III
401 Wetlands Oversight/Express Unit
NC Division of Water Quality
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