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CLEARWATER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
April 16, 2009

Mr. Kevin Barnett
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RE: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement
The Ramble S PA Buncombe County, North Carolina
DWQ Project # NOV-2009-PC-0275 ----
Dear Mr. Barnett,
Please reference the "Notice of Violation" (NOV) letter dated March 30, 2009 (Appendix
A) sent by the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) in response to a site visit conducted
on February 18, 2009. The subject property known as the Ramble is located off NC
Highway 25 south of Asheville in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The NOV cites
construction activities within waters of the US for which the Ramble has not complied
with the issued 401 Water Quality Certification. The NOV require responses to several
listed concerns. The DWQ concerns are addressed below.
Violation I.: "Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and
wetlands must be placed below the elevation of the streambed to allow low flow passage
of water and aquatic life. It was observed that installed culverts were either at grade or
perched."
Required Response La.: "The Division of Water Quality requests that as-built surveys
and drawings be submitted showing the current disposition of all installed crossings
within the boundaries of the Ramble development."
Photographs of each crossing are attached for review (Appendix B). Each culvert
is discussed below.
New Crossing #1 (Photo 1) -New Crossing #1 is a double-barrel culvert crossing.
These culverts are tied into the DOT culverts beneath Highway 25. Immediately
upstream of the culverts is a dam and impoundment that is a part of the Deer Lake
development. The culvert invert on the left (in the photo) is slightly raised above
the stream. This is a high flow culvert utilized during period of heavy
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precipitation. The culvert invert on the right (in the photo) is slightly below the
water surface. Although the culvert on the right is not buried, aquatic life
movement is inhibited by the dam and impoundment immediately upstream of the
culvert. No work is proposed to modify this crossing.
Existing Crossing #2 (Photo 2) - Existing Crossing #2 is a double-barrel culvert
crossing. These culverts have a concrete apron and are not buried to DWQ
standards. These culverts impact the origin of the stream and there is no
jurisdictional stream channel above the culvert; therefore, there is no upstream
reach for aquatic life. No work is proposed to modify this crossing.
Existing Crossing #3 (Photo 3) - Existing Crossing #3 is not buried and is slightly
perched. The permittee proposes to install a step pool (Appendix C) to raise the
water level slightly which will, in turn, allow aquatic life to pass through the
culvert.
New Crossing #8 (Photo 4) - New Crossing #8 has been installed according to
DWQ guidelines for culvert installation.
Existing Crossing #9 (Photo 5) - Existing Crossing #9 has been installed
according to DWQ guidelines for culvert installation.
Existing Crossing #10 (Photo 6) - Existing Crossing #10 has been installed
according to DWQ guidelines for culvert installation.
Existing Crossing #18 (Photo 7) - Existing Crossing #18 is an arched crossing
with a concrete bottom. Natural substrate has completely covered the bottom of
the crossing. The crossing is in compliance with permit conditions.
Violation II.: "In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H. 0506 (h) compensatory mitigation may
be required for impacts to 150 linear feet of more of streams andlor one acre of more of
wetlands for an entire project. Your submitted Mitigation Monitoring plan shows that
your impacts exceed the mitigation preformed by 51 linear feet."
Required Response II.a.: "The Division of Water Quality requests that a plan and
timeline for performing mitigation to complete the required 51 linear feet be submitted.
Please noet that any submission not in accordance with the issued 401 Water Quality
Certification must include application for a Certification modification (to the
Wetlands/401 Certification Unit, along with appropriate fee)."
On March 24, 2009, 20 linear feet of culvert (Existing Crossing #13) was
removed at the Ramble and 10 linear feet was restored on the upstream and
downstream side of the culvert, which leaves the mitigation deficit at 15 linear
feet. The permittee will modify the permit and mitigation plan to include
payment into the Ecosystem Enhancement Program for 15 linear feet of cool
water stream restoration in the Upper French Broad River Basin (HUC
06010105). A new permit application is attached for review (Appendix D).
Payment will be made to EEP upon approval of the permit modification by the
Corps and DWQ.
Should you have any questions or comments concerning this project please do not hesitate
to contact me at 828-698-9800.
Sincerely,
Rebekah L. Newton R. Clement 2Ridle, P
Project Biologist Principal
Cc: DWQ - Mr. John Hennessey
DWQ - Raleigh (5 copies)
Appendix A
Notice of Violation
(dated March 30, 2008)
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NCDE
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Beverly Eaves Perdue Director
Governor
CEC Project * ,.-02
Date Recieved
March 30, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED - 7008 0150 0000 7473 9870
Chad Lloyd
Biltmore Farms, Inc.
One Town Square Blvd
Suite 330
Asheville NC 28803-5007
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and
RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT
The Ramble
Project # 04-1178
NOV - 2009 - PC - 0275
401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) Conditions
Buncombe. County
Response deadline: April 13, 2009
Dear Mr. Lloyd:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On February 18, 2009 Chuck Cranford and Kevin Barnett from the Asheville Regional Office of
the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), along with Liz Hair of the US Army Corps of Engineers,
and Clement Riddle and Rebekah Newton of Clearwater Environmental, conducted a site
inspection for The Ramble Buncombe County.
401 certification violations were noted during the inspection and file review. It was noted that
culvert installations were performed in such a way that may violate Water Quality General
Certification 3402, Condition #9. Additionally, it was noted that impacts were installed in excess
of the amount of mitigation performed, as approved in Water Quality. Certification Approval letter
20041178.
As a result of the site inspection and file review, the following violations, detailed below, were
noted:
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION -ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolil7a
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 North C' roll n
Qil[more Farms, Inc.
March 26, 2009
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401 WQC Condition Violations
VIOLA'T'IONS
1. 401 WQC Condition Violations - Biltmore Farms, Inc. submitted a Pre-Construction
Notification (PCN) on July 20, 2004. The impacts were requested under U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers Natioi wi-6 'Permit(s) 12 and 39, and the corresponding General Water
Quality Certifications. DWQ issued an approval letter for the impacts on August 5, 2004,
for 20041178. The approval'letter specifies that the activities must follow the conditions
listed in the General Water Quality Certification, as well as additional conditions listed in
the letter. General Water Quality Certification 3402, Condition 9 states the following:
Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be placed
below the elevation of the streambed.to allow Tow, flow passage -of water and aquatic life. It
was observed that installed culverts were either at grade or perched.
II. 401 WQC Condition Violations - Biltmore Farms, Inc. submitted a Pre-Construction
Notification (PCN) on July 20,2004. The impacts were requested under U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers Nationwide Permit(s) 12 and 39, and the corresponding General Water
Quality Certifications. DWQ issued an approval letter for the impacts on August 5, 2004,
for 20041178. The approval letter specifies that the activities must follow the conditions
listed in the General Water Quality Certification, as well as additional conditions listed in
the letter. General Water Quality Certification 3402, Condition 7 states the following: In
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) compensatory mitigation may be required for
impacts to 150 linear feet or more of streams and/or one acre or more of wetlands for an
entire project. Your submitted Mitigation Monitoring plan shows that your impacts exceed
the mitigation performed by 51 linear feet.
REQUIRED RESPONSE
This Office requests that you respond in writing, on or before April 13, 2009. Your response
should be sent to both the attention of Kevin Barnett, Division of Water Quality, 2090 US HWY
70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 and Mr. John Hennessy at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch, NPS
Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
Your response should address the following iterns:
1. 401 WQ Certification
a. The Division of Water Quality requests that as-built surveys and drawings be
submitted showing the current disposition of all installed crossings within the
boundaries of the Ramble development.
Biltmore Fauns, Inc.
March 30, 2009
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II. 401 WQ Certification
a. The Division of Water Quality requests that a plan and timeline for performing
mitigation to complete the required 51 linear feet be submitted. Please note that any
submission not in accordance with the issued 401 Water Quality Certification must
include application for a Certification modification (to the Wetlands / 401
Certification Unit, along with appropriate fee).
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation
for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any
future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your above-mentioned response to this
correspondence will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations, as
detailed above, be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are
subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should
you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Kevin Barnett at [phone].
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: John Hennessy - NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit
Ian McMillan, 401 Permitting Unit
Liz Hair, US Army Corps of Engineers
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CEC PROJECT NO. 302 THE RAMBLE BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Appendix D
Permit Application
Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following info:
1. Project Name: The Ramble
2. Name of Property Owner/Applicant: Ramble Biltmore Forest, LLC
3. Name of Consultant/Agent: Clearwater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
*Agent authorization needs to be attached.
4. Related/previous Action ID numbers(s): Action ID 200431348; DWQ Project # 04-1178
5. Site Address: Valley Springs Road
6. Subdivision Name: The Ramble
7. City: Asheville
8. County: Buncombe
9. Lat: 35.514784N Long: 82.530240W (Decimal Degrees Please)
10. Quadrangle Name: Asheville and Skyland
11. Waterway: Dingle Creek and Four Mile Branch
12. Watershed: 06010105 Upper French Broad
13. Requested Action:
X Nationwide Permit # 29
_ General Permit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request
Pre-Application Request
The following information will be completed by the Corps office:
AID:
Prepare File Folder Assign number in ORM Begin Date
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Project Description/Nature of Activity/Project Purpose:
Site/Waters Name:
Keywords:
CLEARWATER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
Department of the Army
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Attn: Ken Jolly, Chief Regulatory Division
PO Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
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NC Division of Water Quality
Attn: Cyndi Karoly
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
I, the current landowner/managing partner of the property identified below, hereby
authorize ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) to act on my behalf as my
agent during the processing of permits to impact Wetlands and Waters of the US that are
regulated by the Clean Water Act and the Rivers and Harbors Act.
CEC is authorized to provide supplemental information needed for permit processing at
the request of the USACE or DWQ. l
Property Owner of Record: 4'`l 44C
Property Owner Address: / T,w, S y..r• 1?/„ J SL,j, 33 C
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps: X? Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 29 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? X? Yes ? No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
X? 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
? Yes X? No For the record only for Corps Permit:

? Yes X? No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program. X? Yes ? No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ? Yes X? No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes X? No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: The Ramble
2b. County: Buncombe
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Asheville
2d. Subdivision name: The Ramble
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: n/a
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Ramble Biltmore Forest, LLC
3b. Deed Book and Page No. Deed Book 3836; Page Number 0521
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): Mr. Tom Williamson
3d. Street address: One Town Square, Suite 330
3e. City, state, zip: Asheville, North Carolina 28803
3f. Telephone no.: 828-210-1671
3g. Fax no.: 828-209-2150
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent X? Other, specify: LLC (specified above)
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: Mr. R. Clement Riddle
5b. Business name
(if applicable): Clearwater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
5c. Street address: 718 Oakland Street
5d. City, state, zip: Hendersonville, NC 28791
5e. Telephone no.: 828-698-9800
5f. Fax no.: 828-698-9003
5g. Email address: [e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 964503019140
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.514784 Longitude: - 82.530240
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size: +/- 940 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Four Mile Branch and Dingle Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Four Mile Branch - C; Dingle Creek - C
2c. River basin: French Broad
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The site is residential and contains all related infrastructure. In general, of the originally permitted impacts, only those
impacts north and east of Dingle Creek; and those impacts associated with the construction entrance have been
complete. These impacts are shown in blue on the permit map. All other impacts where never completed. These areas
are shown in red on the permit map. General land use in the vicinity of the project is residential subdivision, commercial
business, and public land (Blue Ridge Parkway).
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
1.61 acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
Approximately 35,171 linear feet.
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the proposed work was to provide access to residential building lots within the Ramble subdivision.
Culverts for the development have been installed under Action ID 200431348 and DWQ Project # 04-1178. Impacts
currently at the site are less than impacts originally permitted; the permittee wishes to modify the permit and mitigation
plan to reflect the conditions at the site.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project included installation of culverts. Typical earth-moving and construction equipment was used at the site for
culvert installation.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / X? Yes ? No
? Unknow
project (including all prior phases) in the past? n
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
? Preliminary X? Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: ClearWater Environmental
Name (if known): ClearWater Environmental Consultants Consultants
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
.
JD Maps were signed by David Baker on October 27, 2003.
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for X? Yes ? No ? Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
Action ID DWQ Project # Application Date Issue Date Note
200431348 04-1178 07/16/2004 08/16/2004
200431348 04-1178 06/16/2005 06/22/2005 Permit modification
A permit application was submitted to the US Army Corps of Engineers on July 16, 2004 and issued on August 16, 2004.
This permit authorized 282 linear feet of permanent impact and 180 linear feet of temporary impact. A permit modification
was submitted on June 6, 2005 and issued on June 22, 2005. The permit was modified to authorize 266 linear feet of
permanent impact and 180 linear feet of temporary impact. A site visit was conducted on February 18, 2009 and a Notice
of Violation (NOV) was issued on March 30, 2009. The permittee would like to modify the permit and mitigation plan to
reflect the current status of the property; DWQ requested in the NOV that a new permit application be submitted in order
for the modification to be processed.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? X? Yes ? No
6b. If yes, explain.
The original permit for the Ramble included development on all 940 acres. Because of the economy and downturn in the
real estate market, development was delayed. The permits issued for development at the site have since expired. The
permittee is applying to modify the permit and mitigation plan to authorize completed impacts (214 linear feet). The future
of development at the Ramble is dependent of future market conditions. Modifying the permit to reflect the current status
of the property provides the Ramble with the opportunity to be in compliance with all permit and mitigation conditions. If
real estate development increases and the Ramble is able to continue development of the property, a new permit
application will be submitted to apply for impacts associated with the rest of the development. All impacts currently in
place (designated in blue) and potential future impacts (designated in red) are on the permit drawings.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
? Wetlands X? Streams - tributaries ? Buffers
? Open waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary T
W1 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet)
S1 X? P ? T Culvert installation UT Four Mile X? PER X? Corps

New Crossing #1
Creek
? INT
X? DWQ 8 100

S2 X? P ? T Culvert extension
Existing Crossing
UT Dingle Creek ? PER X? Corps
2
20
#2 X? INT X? DWQ

S3 X? P ? T Culvert extension
Existing Crossing
UT Dingle Creek ? PER X? Corps
3
10
#3 X? INT X? DWQ
S4 X? P ? T Culvert installation UT Dingle Creek ? PER X? Corps 2 40
New Crossing #8 X? INT X? DWQ

S5 X? P ? T Culvert extension
Existing Crossing
UT Dingle Creek X? PER X? Corps
3
20
#9 ? INT X? DWQ

S6 X? P ? T Culvert extension
Existing Crossing
UT Dingle Creek X? PER X? Corps
3
20
#10 ? INT X? DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
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3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length (linear
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non-404, width feet)
Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet)
Culvert extension X? PER X? Corps
S7 X? P ? T Existing Crossing Four Mile Creek ? INT X? DWQ 8 4
#18
S8 ? P X? T Utility Line
Crossing A UT Dingle Creek X? PER
?INT X? Corps
X? DWQ 3 20
S9 ? P X? T Utility Line Dingle Creek X? PER
? INT X? Corps
X? DWQ 15 20
Crossing B
S10 ? P X? T Utility Line
Crossing G Dingle Creek X? PER
? INT X? Corps
X? DWQ 15 20
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts P-214; T-60
3i. Comments: Additional stream impacts and totals are listed on the attached continuation sheet.
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individual) list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number -
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T 4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable) 4c.

Type of impact 4d.

Waterbody type 4e.

Area of impact (acres)
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
0. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.

Pond ID
b 5b.

Proposed use or purpose 5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d.
Stream Impacts (feet) 5e.
Upland
(acres)
num
er of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse ?Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number - Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary T impact required?
?Yes
61 ?P?T ? No
? Yes
B2 ? P ? T ? No
?Yes
B3 ?P?T ? No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The project was designed to utilize an existing logging road network. Of the culverts installed, only two are new impacts.
The other five culverts are culvert replacements with extensions. All impacts associated with utility line installation were
temporary.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Culverts were installed from the stream banks. Equipment used was in good, working order and properly maintained.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? X? Yes ? No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): X? DWQ X? Corps

2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ? Mitigation bank

X? Payment to in-lieu fee program
X? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) ::? Type Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. X? Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: 15 linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm X? cool ?cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): 0 square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
The permittee preserved, through the use of restrictive covenants and as a condition of the expired permit, 33,437 linear
feet of streams on the property. Additionally, 199 linear feet of stream has been restored through the removal of culverts
and in accordance with permit conditions in the expired permit. There is currently a 15-linear foot deficit for mitigation.
The permittee proposes to pay into EEP for 15 linear feet of impacts.
Page 8 of 12
PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? ? Yes X? No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.

Zone 6c.
Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
Page 9 of 12
E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ? Yes X? No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
? Yes ? No
Comments:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 10%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ? Yes X? No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Impervious surface area, at build out, is
significantly less than 24%.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
X? Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ? DWQ Stormwater Program
? DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? City of Asheville
X? Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes X? No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties

4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? HQW
? ORW
(check all that apply): ? Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? ? Yes ? No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ? Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ? Yes ? No
Page 10 of 12
PCN Form -Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ? Yes ® No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ? Yes ? No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ? Yes ? No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ® Yes ? No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): The DWQ issued
a Notice of Violation to the Ramble on March 30, 2009. The violation is for improper installation of culverts and impacts that
exceed the current mitigation. The permittee wishes to modify the permit, which has expired, and mitigation plan to reflect the
current status of the property; the DWQ has asked for a new permit application in order to review the modified plan.
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The US Highway 25 corridor is developed all along its length. Residents at the Ramble can utilize goods and services
already provided in the area.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Utility lines have been put in place under Action ID 200431348 and DWQ Project # 04-1178. Utilities at the Ramble are
currently tied to municipal facilities.
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PCN Form -Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ? Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ? Yes
No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ? Raleigh
? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
NC Natural Heritage Program; Natural Heritage Data - Virtual Workroom
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? T0 Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
South Atlantic Habitat and Ecosystem IMS. Impact will not occur in a marine system.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
National Registar of Historic Places
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ? Yes ® No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA Map Service Center; Map Panel 37021C0318C
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is rovided.)
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Attachment A
EEP Acceptance Letter
Chad Lloyd
The Ramble
One Town Square, Ste 330
Asheville, NC 28803
Project: The Ramble Biltmore Forest
Expiration of Acceptance: January 13, 2010
County: Brncombe
This replaces a previously issued letter dated March 12, 2009. The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina
Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to accept payment for impacts associated with the above referenced project.
Please note that this decision does not assure that the payment will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project
impacts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be approved.
You must also comply with all other state federal or local government permits, regulations or authorizations associated with the
proposed activity including SL 2008-152: An Act to Promote Compensatory Mitigation by Private Mitigation Banks
This acceptance is valid for nine months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not received a copy of the
issued 404 Permit/401 Certification/CAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's
responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP. Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based
on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the In
Lieu Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at www.nceep.net.
Based on the information supplied by you the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized in the following
table.
River Cu Stream (feet) Wetlands (acres) Buffer 1 Buffer 11
Basin Location (Sq. Ft.) (Sq. Ft.)
Cold Cool Warm Riparian Non-Riparian Coastal Marsh
Impact French 06010105 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0
Broad
Credits French 06010105 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0
Broad
Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. If the regulatory agencies require
mitigation credits greater than indicated above, and the applicant wants NCEEP to be responsible for the additional mitigation, the
applicant will need to submit a mitigation request to NCEEP for approval prior to permit issuance. The mitigation will be performed
in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dated November 4, 1998.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Valerie Mitchener at [phone] or Kelly Williams at
[phone].
Sincerely,
William D. Gilmore, PE
Director
cc: Cyndi Karoly, NCDWQ Wetlands/401 Unit
Liz Hair, USACE-Asheville
Kevin Barnett, NCDWQ-Asheville
Clement Riddle, agent
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