20161033 Ver 1_More Info Received - Email_20161122

Strickland, Bev
From:Smith, Cherri L
Sent:Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:17 AM
To:'Dailey, Samantha J CIV USARMY CESAW (US)'; Tomas Will
Subject:RE: SAW-2016-01345 Waterstone NWP 29
Hi Tomas,

I have similar concerns regarding the avoidance and minimization of wetland impacts with this project. The application
will be on hold from my end until this additional information is received. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Cherri

-----Original Message-----
From: Dailey, Samantha J CIV USARMY CESAW (US) \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 8:43 AM
To: Tomas Will <[e-mail]>
Cc: Smith, Cherri L <[e-mail]>
Subject: SAW-2016-01345 Waterstone NWP 29

Good morning Tomas,

I have several concerns with the proposed project as it stands. The PCN states that the proposed project would impact
0.31 acres of wetland, which is approximately half of the wetlands on-site. Additionally, the PCN application states that
various site layouts were explored and that the final design was chosen based on minimization of impacts to wetlands.
Please further explain how impacts to wetlands on-site were avoided and minimized, and provide any previous layouts
that were evaluated. As it stands, there appear to be areas where additional avoidance and minimization can be further
implemented (i.e., eliminating the construction of 2-3 units and re-designing Street B would significantly reduce impacts
to waters of the United States). If the project is constructed according to the submitted plan, please explain how
impacts to Wetland I will not impede on the jurisdictional connection to the downstream tributary system. If the surface
connection is lost, and the feature is no longer jurisdictional, then all of Wetland I would be considered a loss. Lastly, 2h.
of the PCN states that a wetland impact table is attached, however I was unable to located this information. Please
provide a copy of the wetland impact table.

In order for the Corps to evaluate a project under the nationwide permitting process we must be able to justify that
impacts to waters of the United States were avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practical. Upon receipt of
your additional information, I will continue processing your permit application.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you,
Samantha

Samantha Dailey
Regulatory Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Division
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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[phone], Ext. Ext. 22

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