20071810 Ver 1_More Info Letter_20071114

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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
November 14, 2007
Mecklenburg County
DWQ Project #07-1810
Mr. Jim Griffith
Griffith Equities, LLC
1944 Brunswick Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28207
Subject: Hold: Griffith Lakes Development, Charlotte
Dear Mr. Griffith:
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application fora 401 Water Quality Certification for the subject
project on October 30, 2007. Mr. Alan Johnson of this office has reviewed the application. Based on his review the
following information/comments are needed by this office in order to complete our review:
a) Acceptance from the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) for all impacts at the site prior to the issuance
of a 401 Certification, or an approved stream/wetland restoration plan. Avoidance and minimization at a site
does not count toward mitigation credit. The mitigation proposed in the application is not sufficient.
b) Please provide locations for the storm water management ponds. These areas were not identified on the site
diagram.
c) Please provide construction details for the stream impacts/road crossings (cross sections, profiles,
longitudinal profile). Impact associated with culvert installation and rip rap should be identified.
d) Bottomless culverts must meet NCDOT standards. Please submit documentation that this is a viable
alternative. In addition the culvert should appropriately span the stream into high ground.
Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0507(h), please be advised that this project will be placed on hold. Failure to submit the
requested information by December 30, 2007 will result in the application being withdrawn from consideration. You may
reapply, but a new fee and application will be required. In addition, this office is requesting that the Army Corps of
Engineers withhold processing the 404 permit until the requested information is provided. If you have any questions,
please contact me at [phone] or Ms. Cyndi Karoly in Raleigh at [phone].
Sincerely,
Alan D. J ~hc~nsan
Surface Water Protection
Sr. Env. Specialist
cc: Corps of Engineers-Asheville Office
Ian McMillan -Wetlands Unit
Aaron Earley, Wildland Engineering, 1430 South Mint St., Ste. 105, Charlotte 28203
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