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February 17, 2009
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Ms. Cyndi Karoly
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650

09-0177
RE: NC Division of Water Quality Pre-Construction Notification Application
6341 N. Shore Dr, Nebo, NC 28761; Lake James; Burke County, NC
Dear Ms. Karoly:
Attached please find a completed Application package for subject property. This property has
experienced damage to a concrete boat landing connected to the home over the past few years
and repairs are necessary to save the structure.
Enclosed please find:
• 5 Executed copies of the NC Division of Water Quality Pre-Construction Notification
Application.
• 2 Executed copies of the Duke Energy Lake Services Application.
• Pictures of site.
• Letter describing intended repairs.
• Survey of Property
• Subdivision Plat
• Check for $240.00
We have met with Mr. Wade Harmon of Duke Energy Lake Services on site and he is familiar
with the project and intended repairs to the area.
Should you have any questions or desire additional information please do not hesitate contacting
me at 828-244-8218 or via email at [e-mail]. Thank you in advance for you
prompt attention and consideration.
Sincerely
Kevin B. Greer, PE
4331 Acorn Trace
Morganton, NC 28655
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The following is an abbreviated application form for those applying for a 401 Water Quality
Certification to impact FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) regulated lake shore or
bottom under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit GP30. This Application cannot be used
for wetland or stream impacts. Please provide five (5) copies of this application and supporting
information as well as a non-refundable application fee to the Division of Water Quality of $240.00
for impacts to lake bottom of less than 1 acre and $570.00 for impacts to lake bottom of greater or
equal to 1 acre.
Applications should be sent to:
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Division of Water Quality 401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 DO
1. Applicant Information
FEB 2 0 2009
1. Owner/Applicant Information DENR-WAIciik'LI'""v
WETLMDS AND STORk1VMTER 9RPNCN
Name: JAMES AAA SoAA CRoFT-
Mailing Address: PO hox ? 6 3
(GEA ALPINE., NL a86a$
Telephone Number: S a 8- 3 °t l" 6 7 5 Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached
if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Keu-TA 13. 41SEEJL , A
Company Affiliation: ?f2L?1Z ?foNs-LTh-! (, ago U -S.1614
Mailing Address: `? 3 3 A C- A,-( DZAc-e t-,o&2 l)A.iToA i c a 86SS"
Telephone Number: 8D,8-,194- 8A13 Fax Number:
E-mail Address: yeeren (` a C kap4er. net
II. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such
as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and
development plans in relation to surrounding properties. You may use the diagram below to make a
hand sketch of your project. Also, see the example below for guidance. Both the vicinity map and site
plan must include a scale and north arrow. The footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other
facilities must be included.
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i!IJ GREER CONSULTING AND DESIGN
January 29, 2009
Dr. James Croft
PO Box 963
Glen Alpine, NC 28628
RE: Proposed repairs and modification to boat launch at 6341 North
Shore Drive, Nebo, NC
Dear Dr. Croft:
The purpose of this correspondence is to explain the extent of the damages to your
existing boat launch and provide my professional opinion regarding the necessary
construction measures necessary to restore the area to a useful state. I originally met
Mr. Larry Coffee onsite November 21, 2008 to view the damages and discuss potential
ideas for repair. Mr. Coffee and I discussed the removal of all debris and then
reconstruction of the area as a concrete patio versus restoring the original use as a boat
launch.
The following steps will have to be followed in order for this project to be accomplished:
1. Remove all concrete debris from the damaged boat launch travel surface. The
travel surface has been seriously undermined by the wave action on Lake James
and I would assume additional pressures that occurred during the flood events
experienced during Hurricane season in 2005 and 2006. This material should be
removed by barge in order to minimize construction damage to the property and
due to the developed nature of the site.
2. Existing Deck slab shall be saw cut as close to the structure as possible to
provide a straight joint to adjoin the new deck slab to after construction is
complete.
3. A temporary Dike should be erected around the construction site to prevent water
intrusion into the construction area. I would recommend a structure such as
Porte-Dam due to their excellent performance, however this is can be
accomplished by other means. It is critical that the area be diked to prevent
intrusion of water into the construction site and to prevent water coming in direct
contact with uncured concrete or other construction materials, which may have,
potential for contamination of water.
4. Helical Piers shall be installed under the existing house foundation to prevent
settling of the structure and support the full weight of the structure to solid
ground.
5. The void remaining after Helical Piers are installed shall be filled with Chat stone
or sand and compacted to prevent any voids from remaining under the existing
floor slab.
6. A concrete footing shall be installed on solid ground on the Lake bottom from
inside face to inside face of the existing sidewalls at a distance 5-ft from the
house. This footing shall be 16-inches thick with 2 layers of rebar. Each layer
shall consist of 3 runs of #4 rebar located 5-inches from the top and bottom
surfaces of the footing, with minimum of 3-inches of cover on all sides and ends.
One #4 rebar shall be placed every 16-inches OC vertical along the footing tied
to the rebar in runs in the footing. Vertical bars shall extend a minimum of 18-
inches above the footing surface.
7. A 12-inch block CMU wall shall be constructed to a height 1/2-inch lower than the
finished surface of the basement floor, to promote surface water flow away from
the home. The wall shall be water tight on each end where it adjoins the existing
retaining walls; Mastic or other water seal shall be cast into the end joint to
prevent seepage of water behind the wall.
8. One #4 rebar shall be drilled and dowed into the existing wall on each end at 24-
inches OC along the height of the wall and 9 gauge ladder reinforcing shall be
used in each masonry joint horizontally. This will be to ensure a strong structural
tie between the old and new construction materials.
9. One #4 rebar at 16-inches OC shall be dropped into the CMU wall once fully
erected. This rebar shall extend from the footing surface to within 3 inches of the
top.
10. The 12-inch block CMU wall shall then be pumped full of concrete with minimal
vibration to ensure concrete reaches all areas of the walls while not promoting
aggregate separation in the concrete.
11. Open area inside the retaining wall shall be filled with sand or chat gravel to
within 4-inches of the top of the CMU wall and compacted.
12. Concrete slab 4-inches thick shall be poured allowing 1/2-inch of fall from the
finished surface of the basement floor to the top of the CMU retaining wall. Slab
shall be separated from the basement floor by an expansion joint cast into the
slab with felt material.
13. Entire shoreline along the property with Retaining wall shall be lined with Class B
Rip Rap to a height 3 foot up on the retaining wall and 6 foot out from the toe of
the retaining wall into the lake to prevent erosion of the shoreline and subsequent
undermining of the retaining wall. The shoreline is approximately 82 feet in
length.
All construction shall be accomplished with ensuring the dike protecting the work site
remains erect and sound.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide my professional opinion for this repair and
modification. Please let me know if my understanding of the project is correct and if this
repair/modification is acceptable. Should you have any questions or concerns please do
not hesitate contacting me at 828-244-8218.
Sincerely,

Kevin B. Greer, PE
4331 Acorn Trace
Morganton, NC 28655
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APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO STABILIZE THE SHORELINE IN NORTH CAROLINA
Please type or print and fill in all blanks. If information is not applicable, so indicate by placing N/A in blank. PLEASE
SUBMIT APPLICATION AND APPROPRIATE DUKE ENERGY FILING FELT, PAYABLE TO DUKE ENERGY,
TO ABOVE ADDRESS.
1. Applicant Information
A. Name JAM65 A,-,L) CoA,4 CfZor 7-
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CAROLINA", PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SHORELINE TO BE STABILIZED, AND FIVE (5) COPIES OF THE
COMPLETED "NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION"
MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY APPLICATION FEE TO:
NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ATTENTION. CYNDI KAROLY
PARKVIEW BLDG., 2321 CRABTREEBLVD.
RALEIGH, NC 27604
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DUKE ENERGY DIRECTIONS BY ROAD FORM
Lake Use Permit Applicants and Contractors: I?_ase of locating the proposed project site. can have a big
impact on permit processing time. Please complete this form and return it along with your completed permit
application to:
DUKE, ENERGY
C/O LA 101' SERVICES - EC 12 Q
PO BOX 1006
CHARLOTTE, NC 28201-1006
1-800-443-5193 or Option 5
applicant's Name: ?At-,cs A,10 TOArt C Zo1=T -- -
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Subdivision Name: )4oI- rf)A,/ S961Z6S
Property Section:
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State: N C
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County: _ /S'/Z1-"C
Zip: _ a 8791
Latitude: 3.5, 7 y y 8 `J Longitude: I_ 8 y s
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GREER CONSULTING AND DESIGN
January 29, 2009
Dr. James Croft
PO Box 963
Glen Alpine, NC 28628
RE: Proposed repairs and modification to boat launch at 6341 North
Shore Drive, Nebo, NC
Dear Dr. Croft:
The purpose of this correspondence is to explain the extent of the damages to your
existing boat launch and provide my professional opinion regarding the necessary
construction measures necessary to restore the area to a useful state. I originally met
Mr. Larry Coffee onsite November 21, 2008 to view the damages and discuss potential
ideas for repair. Mr. Coffee and I discussed the removal of all debris and then
reconstruction of the area as a concrete patio versus restoring the original use as a boat
launch.
The following steps will have to be followed in order for this project to be accomplished:
1. Remove all concrete debris from the damaged boat launch travel surface. The
travel surface has been seriously undermined by the wave action on Lake James
and I would assume additional pressures that occurred during the flood events
experlenn ri ril lrlnn Hl lrrlrana season in 2005 and 2006 This m-+orinl ohni ,IH h_
removed by barge in order to minimize construction damage to the property and
due to the developed nature of the site.
2. Existing Deck slab shall be saw cut as close to the structure as possible to
provide a straight joint to adjoin the new deck slab to after construction is
complete.
3. A temporary Dike should be erected around the construction site to prevent water
intrusion into the construction area. I would recommend a structure such as
Porte-Dam due to their excellent performance, however this is can be
accomplished by other means. It is critical that the area be diked to prevent
intrusion of water into the construction site and to prevent water coming in direct
contact with uncured concrete or other construction materials, which may have,
potential for contamination of water.
4. Helical Piers shall be installed under the existing house foundation to prevent
settling of the structure and support the full weight of the structure to solid
ground.
5. The void remaining after Helical Piers are installed shall be filled with Chat stone
or sand and compacted to prevent any voids from remaining under the existing
floor slab.
6. A concrete footing shall be installed on solid ground on the Lake bottom from
inside face to inside face of the existing sidewalls at a distance 5-ft from the
house. This footing shall be 16-inches thick with 2 layers of rebar. Each layer
shall consist of 3 runs of #4 rebar located 5-inches from the top and bottom
surfaces of the footing, with minimum of 3-inches of cover on all sides and ends.
One #4 rebar shall be placed every 16-inches OC vertical along the footing tied
to the rebar in runs in the footing. Vertical bars shall extend a minimum of 18-
inches above the footing surface.
7. A 12-inch block CMU wall shall be constructed to a height'/2-inch lower than the
finished surface of the basement floor, to promote surface water flow away from
the home. The wall shall be water tight on each end where it adjoins the existing
retaining walls; Mastic or other water seal shall be cast into the end joint to
prevent seepage of water behind the wall.
8. One #4 rebar shall be drilled and dowed into the existing wall on each end at 24-
inches OC along the height of the wall and 9 gauge ladder reinforcing shall be
used in each masonry joint horizontally. This will be to ensure a strong structural
tie between the old and new construction materials.
9. One #4 rebar at 16-inches OC shall be dropped into the CMU wall once fully
erected. This rebar shall extend from the footing surface to within 3 inches of the
to p.
10. The 12-inch block CMU wall shall then be pumped full of concrete with minimal
vibration to ensure concrete reaches all areas of the walls while not promoting
aggregate separation in the concrete.
11. Open area inside the retaining wall shall be filled with sand or chat gravel to
within 4-inches of the top of the CMU wall and compacted.
12. Concrete slab 4-inches thick shall be poured allowing Y2-inch of fall from the
finished surface of the basement floor to the top of the CMU retaining wall. Slab
shall be separated from the basement floor by an expansion joint cast into the
slab with felt material.
13. Entire shoreline along the property with Retaining wall shall be lined with Class B
Rip Rap to a height 3 foot up on the retaining wall and 6 foot out from the toe of
the retaining wall into the lake to prevent erosion of the shoreline and subsequent
undermining UI L IC retaining wall. The J hor elll IC; Is apps UAII IaLely UL IUUL II I
length.
All construction shall be accomplished with ensuring the dike protecting the work site
remains erect and sound.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide my professional opinion for this repair and
modification. Please let me know if my understanding of the project is correct and if this
repair/modification is acceptable. Should you have any questions or concerns please do
not hesitate contacting me at 828-244-8218.
Sincerely,

Kevin B. Greer, PE
4331 Acorn Trace
Morganton, NC 28655
828-244-8218
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