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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATTON AVENUE
ROOM 208
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-5006
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF: April 9, 2003
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 200231254
Karen Cragnolin, Executive Director
Riverlink, Incorporated
170 Lyman Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Dear Ms. Cragnolin:
WETLANDS/401 GRCU,
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WATER QUALITY SECTION'
Please reference our March 24, 2003 meeting regarding your application for a
Department of the Army (DA) individual permit to authorize the construction of whitewater
training facilities in the French Broad River at both Jean Webb Park and the French Broad River
Park, in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. Your consultant, Mike Harvey of
Recreation Engineering and Planning, Al Kopf from the City of Asheville Parks and Recreation
Department, and Mike Parker of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality participated in the
discussions. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the status of your pending application,
and to clearly identify required additional information that is necessary for us to adequately
analyze the impacts of the proposed facilities.
As discussed, we have unresolved concerns regarding potential physical and biological
impacts that may result from construction of the proposed structures in the French Broad River.
Plans received with the application do not provide sufficient information to allow us to conclude
that adverse effects on the river and adjacent riparian zone will be minimal. We must insist that
scaled detailed drawings for each project component, based upon actual surveyed site conditions,
be provided. Water surface elevations including ordinary high water and bankfull width and
depth should be clearly indicated on all cross sectional views. Substrate investigations should be
conducted to determine the presence of absence of bedrock within the proposed construction
zone. Finally, any hydraulic calculations used in the design of the facility must be provided.
It has been our experience that recreational whitewater facilities can be created and/or
enhanced with much less intrusive methods. An essential component of any DA application is a
comprehensive discussion of less-damaging alternatives that have been considered, and specific
reasons why the various alternatives do not satisfy your basic purpose and need for the project.
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Finally, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, has verbally expressed concern
over the proximity of the Jean Webb Park structure to their bridge piers. We will forward their
written comments to you when they are received.
Pursuant to 33 CFR Section 325.2(d)(5), unless the information we have requested is
provided to this office within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this letter or you provide
justification for additional time to respond to our request, we will consider your application
withdrawn and our administrative review of your proposal will conclude.
If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at [phone], extension 6.
Sincerely,
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David K. Baker
Project Manager
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Copies Furnished:
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Jay Swain, Division Engineer
Post Office Box 3279
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Gary Lacy, P.E.
Recreation Engineering and Planning
485 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, Co 80302
Michael Harvey
Recreation Engineering and Planning
485 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, Co 80302
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Charles R. Pullwood, Executive Director
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October 10, 2002 7-an-,_
Mr. David Baker U. S. Army Corps of Engineers WiRegulatory Branch -
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
SUBJECT: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) Action No. 200231254, RIVERLINK,
INC., REPRESENTED BY KAREN Z. CRAGNOLIN, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, 170 LYMAN STREET, ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801
has applied for a Department of the Army Permit TO DISCHARGE FILL
MATERIAL INTO THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE CONSTRUCTION OF WHITEWATER TRAINING FACILITIES AT
BOTH JEAN WEEB PARK AND THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER PARK in
Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Baker:
Staff biologists with the NCWRC have reviewed the subject document and are familiar
with fish and wildlife resources of the area. A site visit was made on October 7, 2002 to further
assess the potential impact to fish and wildlife resources. comments are provided in accordance
with provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et seq.) and the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The applicant proposes to use 1700 cubic yards of three to five-foot diameter boulders to
create two V-dams that will span the entire channel of the French Broad River. The V-dams will
be grouted and anchored to the riverbed and banks to prevent movement or shifting during flood
events. Cofferdams will be utilized while the structures are constructed to insure that no wet
concrete contacts surface waters. The top of each structure is to be placed flush with the existing
channel bottom. A four-foot deep pool, gradually tapering downstream, is to be excavated below
each structure. The pools are to provide a plunge pool effect and will be scoured of sediment
during high flows. Thirteen four to six foot diameter boulders will be strategically placed below
the pools to enhance the quality of the riffles. Two angled current deflectors will be constructed
opposite each other at the French Broad River Park location. The deflectors are intended to
create a scour pool, dissipate stream energy and provide aeration. These structures will require
the discharge of approximately 1000 cubic yards of rock below the plane of ordinary high water.
Approximately 300 linear feet of the west bank at the French Broad River Park is to be stabilized
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 • Fax: [phone]
",. - Riverlink Whitewater Structures 2 October 10, 2002
Buncombe County, French Broad River
with boulders, terracing, and vegetation. The stated purpose of the work is to improve
whitewater boating and in-stream habitat at these publicly accessible settings.
Due to the magnitude of the project, we are concerned about the potential for adverse
impacts to the French Broad River from the concrete and excavation. The alteration of the
channel and flow characteristics could cause destabilization of streambanks downstream of the
project site. However, a primary concern is that the structures as currently designed will
effectively block the river for navigation by other boaters and will have an adverse impact on
non-whitewater recreational opportunities.
We recommend that the Corps of Engineers deny the permit for this project as currently
designed. If the project is redesigned to insure that boats can move freely through this area, we
would anticipate providing a more favorable review provided the design did not adversely impact
aquatic habitat. Additionally, the work should be in conjunction with restoration or enhancement
in the vicinity to improved aquatic and riparian habitat.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If there are any
questions regarding these comments or if we can provide further recommendations on the
mitigation plan, please contact me at [phone] ext 24.
Sincerely,
Shannon L. Deaton
Section Manager
Habitat Conservation Section
cc: Mr. Owen Anderson, NCWRC Mountain Region Coordinator
Ms. Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator, OLIA
Ms. Rebecca Fox, Biologist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mr. Mark Cantrell, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Asheville
Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality, Raleigh
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February 14, 2003
Dear Mr. Parker,
This letter is in response to your letter dated February 3, 2003, and is in reference to Riverlink's request for
404 permit authorization on the French Broad Rivet' in Asheville.
In advance of a face to face meeting between representatives from our company and Riverlink with the
Army Corp of Engineers and the Division of Water Quality; we thought we might attempt to answer, in
more detail, some of the issues raised in your letter dated November 15, 2002. The following will address
the items numbered 5-8 in your letter. Our hope is that a meeting between the key agencies can keep this
important project on course for permitting and answer any of your concerns. I would again reiterate that
our company has built a good number of similar projects (we will be under construction of up to six
projects of a similar nature by this spring) and we look forward to providing examples of these types of
structures, in operation, around the Country.
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All of our designs go through rigorous hydrological and stress analysis. As shown in our detail
drawings the structures are lateral arches that are largely submerged in the streambed. This design
was chosen for several reasons. First, the fluid forces that act on our structures can be divided into
two classes, static fluid forces and dynamic fluid forces. The static forces are the result of water
pressure that may occur on one side of the structure that is not matched by water on the other side
of the structure. These forces are independent of the volume of water present on one side versus
the other and are solely a function of the density of the water and the difference in water level on
one side versus the other. However, since our structures in Asheville are designed to match flush
with the riverbed on the upstream side of the structure this force is not a factor. The water
pressure on the downstream side of the structure; though also not a significant factor. pushes
upstream and acts in a direction that reinforces the structure.
The dynamic fluid forces are the result of the momentum of the current pushing against the
upstream side of the structure. Since these forces impact the structure at an obtuse angle on the
leading edge of the structure they must be decomposed into the fraction which presses down on
the structure and the fraction which laterally, in the downstream direction, against the structure.
Prov Given the flat angle on the leading edge of the structure these forces are a small fraction of the
overall momentum of the water in the river, even at extreme flood levels.
It is clear, however, that there are stresses on the structure. All of these stresses can be divided
into three categories, tensile/compressive, or mode I stresses, shear, or mode II stresses, and
tearing, or mode III stresses. Unfortunately, materials that are strong in tension pose a serious risk
in a river channel. Materials like wood (especially logs) and rebar (reinforced concrete) often lead
to entrapment of people and craft in the waterway and can result in injury or death. Our structures,
therefore, are built with rock and un-reinforced concrete. Since our base materials are only strong
in compression we must put them into structures that support the applied stresses without applying
tension, torsion, shear or tearing to these materials. That is why our structures rely on the arch
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shape to fully support the applied loads of both the river and the streambed by applying
compressive forces to the rocks and concrete from which they are made. Interestingly enough,
material constraints were the same reason that the Romans relied so heavily on this same type of
structure.
Our designs specify granite or equivalent rock and concrete grout capable of sustaining 3000 psi
of compressive stress. Detailed analysis shows that this represents a safety margin far in excess of
twenty times the expected load.
Also noted in this point is thN very important issue of sediment transport and scour analysis The
primary risk here is that the structure will interfere with the rivers natural mechanisms for
sediment transport and this will eventually, result in'the build up of sediment that can be both
damaging to fish habitat and cause the river tQ overflow its banks. As is noted later in this
discussion, our structures are designed with several interlaid channels. The smallest of these is the
low flow channel, which is laid at the existing riverbed. The low flow channel is the primary -->
mechanism for year round unobstructed sediment transport. Our designs also serve to increase the
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WAO- J flow analysis must be made of low flows, high flows, average flows and extreme flood conditions.
Our primary concern here is that poorly designed in-stream improvements may pose a safety
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since these historical flows are well documented on this stretch of river we were able to design the
structures with three distinct conditions in mind. The smallest of our interlaid channels is the low-
flow channel. This channel is designed so that the river is navigable at the lowest projected flows
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also using free surface fluid dynamics, to accommodate all flows including higher than normal
flooding. This channel allows for safe boating and passage throughout this gamut of normal flow
levels. The structures are also designed to contain the flow of a so-called "twenty-year flood"; a
situation where most of the structure would sit at the bottom of the river but in which the river will
fit between the banks of the existing channel.
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therefore do not contribute to flooding. The arch design assures that no particular cross-section of
river channel is decreased in area by a significant percentage. The continuity equation proves,
therefore, that the river is as capable of withstanding higher flows as it was when the project was
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7. ur improvements have been shown to actually enhance in stream aquatic life habitat. 'In
/ particular we provide a deep, center stream, navigable channel that allows for aquatic life
movement both up and down the river. No single structure represents more than an 18" drop
between the crest of the structure and the exit. The exact amount of vertical loss in each structure,
up to 18", is determined by the existing conditions in the field. This amount of drop, combined
with an appropriate slope of between 7:1 & 10:1, does not impede the movement of aquatic life
more than the existing channel does.
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8. Native vegetation appropriate for stream corridors will be used for any re-vegetation. The
terracing consists of seated and interlocked rock structures. These shield and enhance bank
stability and are used to impede bank erosion. Our biggest concern is not the terracing itself, but
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the parts of the bank that are not terraced. Eddy currents and fast flows can undermine riverbanks and
erode away their foundations. In areas where this is a possibility we have specified that the
G? terracing extend low enough to prevent this erosion and stabilize the bank. This extension has the
benefit of enhancing access and egress to boaters and represents a safety improvement to the
existing riverbanks.
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Thank you for your continued efforts on this request. I am confident that the proposed project will not only
enhance recreational opportunities but will be a significant habitat improvement through the project area.
Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions or concerns.
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Gary Lacy, P.E.
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William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
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Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
WATER QUALITY SECTION
February 3, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUEST
Ms. Karen Cragnolin, Executive Director
Riverlink, Inc.
170 Lyman Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Subject: 401 Certification Review of DOA Application
Proposed Whitewater Courses
Jean Webb Park and French Broad River Park
DWQ Project No. 02-1799
Buncombe County
Dear Ms. Cragnolin:
Staff of the Division of Water Quality reviewed the initial application and submitted
comments to you and Recreation, Engineering & Planning on November 15, 2002. We received
a response to our letter and the Corps of Engineers letter on December 10, 2002. The response
we received did not answer many of the questions we asked, specifically items 4 through 8 (see
copy of November 15, 2002 letter).
Based on the response from Recreation, Engineering & Planning the Division of Water
Quality additional information is needed before we can proceed with review of the 401
Certification application. On January 31, 2003, 1 contacted Mr. Michael Harvey, Recreation,
Engineering & Planning and requested that a meeting be held with representatives of Riverlink,
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wildlife Resources Commission and the Division of Water
Quality, to discuss this project. Mr. Harvey is to get back to me sometime this week to schedule
the meeting.
Until the requested information is received and approved we are placing this project on
hold for our processing purposes due to incomplete information, in accordance with 15 A NCAC
2H. 0507 (h). If you have questions, please call me at 828/251-6208.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Parker
Environmental Specialist
xc: Mike Harvey
Dave Baker - COE
Dave Penrose
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Michael R. Parker
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: Forrest Westall
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Riverlink, Inc
Project Number 02 1799
Recvd From APP
Received Date 11/4/02 Recvd By Region
Project Type frenchbroad white water improvements
Certificates
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream
Type Type Impact Score Index
County Buncombe
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MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? Q Y 6 N Did you request more info? Q Y O N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? Q Y QQ N
Is Mitigation required? Q Y Q N Recommendation: Q Issue O Issue/fond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
Placed project on hold due to lack of information in permit package.
See attached on hold letter,
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
November 15, 2002
Ms. Karen Cragnolin, Executive Director
Riverlink, Inc.
170 Lyman Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Subject: 401 Certification Review of DOA Permit
Application
Proposed Whitewater Courses
Jean Webb Park and French Broad River Park
DWQ Project No. 02-1799
Buncombe County
Dear Ms. Cragnolin:
Staff of the Division of Water Quality have reviewed the width of the subject application for
the proposed water quality impacts to the French Broad River. You are requesting to construct
two whitewater training courses by constructing and placing rock structures in the French Broad
River downstream of Amboy Road adjacent to the French Broad River Park and underneath the 1-
240 bridges at Jean Webb Park. The purpose of this letter is to provide comments and request
additional information listed below:
The sketches indicate that structures will be constructed across the width of the river
at both locations and the wording indicates that these structures will be grouted. Since
concrete (due to its pH) is toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms, how will these
structures be grouted and not affect fish and wildlife?
2. There are main MSD of Buncombe County sewer lines and pump station in the vicinity
of the structures at the French Broad River Park. How will these utilities be protected
from damage during construction and from future flooding events? Recommend you
contact the MSD of Buncombe County regarding the location of their sewer lines at
both sites.
3. Do you have a certification from the City of Asheville that these structures will not
result in a no rise situation during flooding events? Please provide a copy of the
certification to this office.
4. The plans and typical details submitted with the application do not include distances,
depths, areas, specifications or scale of the structures relative to the French Broad
River. Please provide typical details that include these types of specifications.
Re: Riverlink, Buncombe Co., 02-1799
Subject: Re: Riverlink, Buncombe Co., 02-1799
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 14:13:28 -0500
From: Mike Parker <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Cyndi, I forwarded you the letter I sent to Riverlink. I sent a copy of
their response to Todd last week to review and just talked to him and he
hasn't gotten it yet. The COE is looking at this and they are not pleased
with the response because they did not provide very much info. except to
say we've done this in other places, look at our pictures. Mike
Cyndi Karoly wrote:
> Mike - there's a staff report for this project noting it was put on
> hold. Can you e-mail me a copy of your hold letter? We had also sent
> hold letters to the applicant on Nov 22 (for $). He sent the money and
> a response letter on Dec 17, 2002. Please advise if we didn't mail you
> a copy of his response. I'm just trying to make sure his 12/17 letter
> can't be construed as a response to your hold letter.
> Thanks.
Mike Parker - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mike Parker <[e-mail]>
NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Michael R. Parker
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor: Forrest Westall
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Riverlink , Inc
Project Number 02 1799
Recvd From APP
Received Date 11/4/02 Recvd By Region
Project Type frenchbroad white water improvements
County Buncombe
County2
Region Asheville
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
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Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet

Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y O0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y O N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/Cond 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss)
Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
Placed eject on hold due to lack of information in permit packaae.
See attached on hold letter,
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
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Mr. John R. Dorney
401 Water Quality Certification Program
North Carolina Division of water Quality
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Fax transmission to 919-733-6893, hard copy to follow
December 7, 2002
Dear Mr. Dorney,
This letter is in response to your November 22, 2002 letter regarding the Asheville Play
Holes in the French Broad River. I have requested that our consultants Recreation
Engineering and Planning send you the information requested and I have approved a check
payable to your office in the amount of $475.00 for the permit.
I am in Raleigh on Monday, Tuesday and possibly Wednesday of this week at the Clean
Water Management Trust Fund meetings. Should you need to contact me or meet with me
during this time please call me on my cell phone at 828-231-1392. Otherwise I will be
back in my office later in the week at 828-252-8474, extension 110.
We are very excited about the possibility of creating a new recreational resource here in
the mountains for the extensive and prominent paddling community. I know that this is an
unusual request and it may take a little more time or information to fully understand our
goals with this project. For that reason I am also sending you a copy of our mission
statement as well as a copy of the criteria we have developed for the play holes.
I look forward to working cooperatively with your department to bring a new recreational
resource that improves both water quality and our sustainable economic potential here in
Western North Carolina.
Thank you in advance for your assistance with this matter.
Sincerely,
Karen Cragnolin
Executive Director
Cc Asheville Corps of Engineers
Asheville DWQ Regional Offices
Recreation, Engineering & Planning
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THE ASHEVILLE PLAYHOLES
RiverLink is spearheading the economic and environmental revitalization of the
French Broad River and its watershed as a destination to work, live and play. The theme
for the redevelopment of the urban river corridor is arts and activities. The Asheville Play
Holes are an integral link and a core activity in the economic development strategy and
environmental protection plan for the rebirth of the urban French Broad. We view the
Play Holes as "value added" to the river that can help attract sports manufacturers to the
river, rescue and training schools as well as competitions, rodeos and other special events
for participants as well as spectators to enjoy. The Play Holes also have the potential to
bring new room nights, trade associations, national media and world class competition
events to our urban river location.
CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPING PLAY HOLES
The play holes must ...
Mesh into the larger RiverLink development plan for the urban river corridor
Be world class in conception, design and function
Be comprehensively designed to include the amenities needed to support all
intended uses
Not negatively impact water quality
Triage Check List
Date
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To: ?-ARO Mike Parker
? FRO Ken Averitte
? MRO Mike Parker
? RRO Steve Mitchell
? WaRO Deborah Sawyer
? WiRO Joanne Steenhuis
? WSRO Jennifer Frye
Telephone : (919) 7 3 3 ' ??
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The file attached is being forwarded to your for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
? Nyetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Meuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
? Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
Check drawings for accuracy
? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concern
Comments:

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1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 13. DATE RECEIVED 14. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
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(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICAN
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE reneoenrisnotieoui,edi
Riverlink, Inc. Gary Lacy & Mike Harvey
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
iiu Lyman bzreat i { Recreation, Engineer_ng & :ianr.iny
Asheville, North Carolina 28801 I 1 485 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO 80302
7.. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business [phone] b. Business [phone]
I hereby authorize, Garv Lacv & Mike Harvev
furnish, upon request, s
mental information in support of this permit application.

APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE I DATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see in u,,iions,
French Broad Whitewater Improvements
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN nt-v;,,.,,w
French Broad River
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS tit.pp#.b/e)
Jean Webb Park
Asheville:; North Carolina
Buncombe North Carolina
COUNTY STATE r
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, (seeinsuvcrionsl
N3530-W8230/7.5
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE

EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE.
(Proponent:
18. Nature of Activity (o--;ption o!T jccr, include ell 'c t;wesl
See attached
19. Project Purpose (Describe The rewson or -f<,so of the pojeer, see instructions.
See attached
USE BLOCKS 20.22 IF-DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
See attached
21. Type(s) of Material Beinq Discharoed and the Amount of Each Tvoe in Cubic Yards
See attached
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (seeinstructionsi
See attached
[d. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Compiete? Yes LNo I'-' i IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental list).
See attached i
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
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AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATIOk NIIMRFG r)ATC noon irn 1-1
'Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood pfaln permits
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this
application is co lete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the
duly author' agent of a applica r
8/6/02
SIGNATURE OF APP CANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfufly falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
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Block 18: Nature of Activity
The overall goal of the project is to improve whitewater boating characteristics by: (1) the creation of self-
scouring pools; (2) stabilizing stream banks; and (3) planting and preserving riparian vegetation to enhance
overhead cover and shading.
Specifically, improvements requiring fill include:
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1) Construction of one boulder V-Dam to create self-scouring plunge pools
and to dissipate stream energy. Plunge pools excavated below each V-Dam
will improve the pool to riffle ratio, provide winter holding water, and be scoured of sediment during
high flows;
2) Addition of large riffle boulders below,and within pools.
3) Boulder edge and riparian terraces to provide for erosion protection and planting areas.
4) Construction of one double current deflector intended to create a scour pool, dissipate stream energy,
and provide seratinn
A variety of improvements have been selected to improve the condition of the French Broad River. Figure
2 illustrates the locations of structures that ire planned for implementation. A description of each of the
techniques subject to Section 404 regulation follows.
A. Boulder V-Dams
One boulder V-Dams will be constructed using three to five foot diameter boulders at each location. The V-
Dam will generally extend across the entirelchannel and be anchored to each stream bank (Figure 2a).
Boulders will be anchored to the bed and banks to insure they will withstand flood flows. All boulders will
be placed such that their top surfaces matchi flush to the existing channel invert. The approximate quantity
of this structure is 1700 c. y. I?
A four foot deep pool will be excavated belbw each structure (figure 3), with pool depth gradually
decreasing in the downstream direction to form the pool tail-out. The resulting pool will provide plunge
pool habitat and will be scoured of sedimeni during high flows. The drop associated with the V-Dam will
dissipate stream energy and aerate the watel.
B. Riffle Rouehness Boulders
Thirteen-four to, six foot diameter riffle roughness boulders will be placed at various locations below
plunge pools to enhance the quality of the riffle.
C. Stream bank Stabilization j
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Portions of both stream banks will be stabilized. (See figure 4.) A rpw of three-foot diameter boulders will
be placed at the toe of the new stream bank below the ordinary high water line. This boulder toe amounts
to one-third of a cubic yard of material plac d per lineal foot of stream bank.
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deflectors opposite to each other. Boulders will be anchored into the bank and bed of the river to insure
they withstand flood flows. This structure will require approximately 1000 c.y. (see figure 5)

Block 19: Proposed Project Purpose
The purpose o''the proposed project is to improve the whitewater boating characteristics and in-stream
habitat within the reach of the French Broad River located adjacent to the Jean Webb Park in Asheville,
North Carolina. The project will provide whitewater boating opportunities as well as other recreational
river activities in an accessible and public setting for the residents of Asheville. Project construction is
anticipated to begin in September 2003 and extend as necessary through December 2003, during low flow
periods.
Block 20: Reasons for Discharge,
Natural boulders will be placed within the stream to create whitewater boating features as well as improve
in-stream, aquatic habitat. The specific natures of these structures are discussed above.
Block 21: Types of Materials Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in
Cubic Yards
The material being used for construction of the proposed structures is two to six foot diameters, natural
boulders. The total cubic yardage of rock planned for this project is 2805cy.
Block 22: Surface Areas of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled
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John R. Dorney
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 7WMW 401 Wetlands Certification Unit
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260 SECTION
December 11, 2002
Dear Mr. Dorney,
Please find enclosed six (6) copies of the Army Corps of Engineers, section 404 permit for the French
Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina. This permit application was submitted on behalf of Riverlink. If
your agency should require additional information please contact us directly. Thank you for your
consideration of our request.
Sincerely,
Michael Harvey (for ?ia-ryLacy, P.E.)
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FROM : RiverLink FAX NO. : 828-253-6846 Dec. 11 2002 09:59AM P1
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Mr. John R. Dorney
401 Water Quality Certification Program
North Carolina Division of water Quality
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Fax transmission to 919-733-6893, hard copy to follow
December 7, 2002
Dear Mr_ Domey,
This letter is in response to your November 22, 2002 letter regarding the Asheville Play
Holes in the French Broad River. I have requested that our consultants Recreation
Engineering and Planning send you the information requested and 1 have approved a check
payable to your office in the amount of $475.00 for the permit-
I am in Raleigh on Monday, Tuesday and possibly Wednesday of this week at the Clean
Water Management Trust Fund meetings. Should you need to contact me or meet with me
during this time please call me on my cell phone at 828-231-1392. Otherwise I will be
back in my office later in the week at 828252-8474, extension 110_
We are very excited about the possibility of creating a new recreational resource here in
the mountains for the extensive and prominent paddling community. I know that this is an
unusual request and it may take a tittle more time or information to fully understand our
goals with this project. For that reason I am also sending you a copy of our mission
statement as well as a copy of the criteria we have developed for the play holes.
I look forward to working cooperatively with your department to bring a new recreational
resource that improves both water quality and our sustainable economic potential here in
Western North Carolina.
Thank you in advance for your assistance with this matter.
Sincerely,
Karen Cragnohn
Executive Director
Cc Asheville Corps of Engineers
Asheville DWQ Regional Offices
Recreation, Engineering & Planning
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FROM : RiverLink FAX NO. : 828-253-6846 Dec. 11 2002 09:59AM P2
THE ASHEVILLE PLAYHOLES
RiverLink is spearheading the economic and environmental revitalization of the
French Broad River and its watershed as a destination to work, live and play. The theme
for the redevelopment of the urban river corridor is arts and activities. The Asheville Play
Holes are an integral link and a core activity in the economic development strategy and
environmental protection plan for the rebirth of the urban French Broad. We view the
Play Holes as "value added" to the river that can help attract sports manufacturers to the
river, rescue and training schools as well as competitions, rodeos and other special events
for participants as well as spectators to enjoy. The Play Holes also have the potential to
bring new room nights, trade associations, national media and world class competition
events to our urban river location.
CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPING PLAY HOLES
The play holes must ...
Mesh into the larger Rivertink development plan for the urban river corridor
Be world class in conception, design and function
Be comprehensively designed to include the amenities needed to support all
intended uses
Not negatively impact water quality
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North Carolina
Department of Administration
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Gwynn T. Swinson, Secretary
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November 19, 2002
VIA FACSIMILE (828)-252-8474
Ms. Karen Cragnolin
Executive Director
Riverlink, Incorporated
Post Office Box 15488
Asheville, NC 28813-0488
RE: Request for Easement - Play Holes, French Broad River Basin
SPO File # 11-y
Dear Ms. Cragnolin:
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State Property Office
Joseph H. Henderson, Director
I am in receipt of your letter dated November 5, 2002, requesting an easement for construction
of play holes in the French Broad River. As you noted in your letter, this is a relatively unusual
request and such a request may bring about questions and concerns from various state agencies as well
as federal, and local agencies.
Before this office can proceed with seeking approval from the Governor and Council of State to
grant an easement for such a project, we will require that you do the following:
1. If applicable, obtain necessary permits from the Corps of Engineers for construction of
your project.
2. If applicable, contact the various state agencies in The Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, and if applicable, obtain the appropriate permits for construction of
your project.
3. If applicable, obtain approval and necessary permits from your local county and city
municipalities for construction of your project.
Upon receipt of applicable permits from the various state, federal and local municipalities, and
upon review of all correspondence, this office will then determine if your proposed project to construct
play holes in the urban French Broad River Basin is in the best interest of the state.
Mailing Address: Telephone [phone] Location:
1321 Mail Service Center Fax [phone] West Jones Street
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1321 State Courier #52-71-78 Raleigh, North Carolina
An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer
Web: http://spo.doa.st<nte.nc.us
Ms. Karen Cragnolin
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If this office determines that your proposed project is in the best interest of the State, we will
seek approval from the Governor and Council of State to grant an easement for your project.
If you have questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,

Robert Poole
General Real Estate Manager
By: Wanda King
Real Property Agent
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cc: Mr. Scott McLendon
Chief, Asheville Regulatory Office Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
151 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Water Quality
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Jay Swain
Division Engineer
Post Office Box 3279
Asheville, NC 28802
OF W A 1`c Michael F. Easley, Governor
O? pG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality
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November 22, 2002
DWQ # 02-1799
Buncombe County
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Riverlink, Inc.
Attn: Karen Cragnolin
170 Lyman Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Dear Ms. Cragnolin:
On November 4, 2002 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of your
application regarding your plan to fill waters for the purpose of improving white water boating in
Buncombe County. Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these waters. Please provide 7 copies of
the following information and refer to the DWQ # listed above in your reply. Please show these on
maps of suitable scale (for instance 1" = 100 feet) so we can begin to determine your projects'
compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500.
1. The application fee was insufficient because none was enclosed. Please provide $475. This
fee must be received before your application can be reviewed.
2. Please provide 6 copies of the application, 6 copies of the site plans and other supporting
information.
Please telephone me at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions or would require copies of our
rules or procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as incomplete in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0505(c). The processing time for this application will begin when this information is
received. If we do not hear from you by writing within three (3) weeks we will assume you no longer
want to pursue the project and will consider it withdrawn.
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cc: Asheville DWQ Regional Office
Asheville Corps of Engineers
Sin ere y,
J R. orney
0 Water Quality Cert fication Program
Central Files
File Copy
Recreation, Engineering & Planning, 485 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO 80302
N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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DEPARTMENT OF 'THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATTON AVENUE
ROOM 208
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-5006
REPLY TO
AMN110NOF October 25, 2002
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 200231254
Karen Cragnolin, Executive Director
Riverlink, Inc.
170 I- nan Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Dear Ms. Cragnolin:
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Please reference your application, dated August 16, 2002, for a Department of the Army
(DA) individual permit to authorize the construction of Nvhitewater training facilities in the
French Broad River at both Jean Webb Park and the French Broad River Park, in Asheville,
Buncombe County, North Carolina. The purpose of this correspondence is to request additional
information necessary for the processing of your application, as well as to inform you that by
letter dated October 10, 2002, we received' comments from the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission regarding their review of the public notice describing your proposal
(copy enclosed).
Your original application does not provide sufficient information for us to adequately
analyze the impacts of the proposed facilities on the hydraulics (hydrodynamics) or biota of the
French Broad River in the vicinity of the proposed project. The following information should be
provided within 15 days from the receipt of this letter so processing of your application may
continue:
It is our understanding that North Carolina has clairn to ownership of the bottom of all
navigable watercourses within the state. Easements from the North Carolina Property
Office will be required to construct the proposed structures. Please contact Ms.
Wanda King, with the state property office at [phone], to secure the required
easements.
Detailed plans of all proposed structures will be required. Cross-section plans of the
structures must clearly identify the ordinary high water (OHW) elevation, as well as
the existing bottom contours at each site.
Bedrock outcroppings are common throughout this reach of the French Broad River.
How will the occurrence or absence of bedrock at the project sites effect construction
methods? Have test borings been conducted?
4. How are the vane structures, deflectors, and random boulders to be anchored to the
river bottom and banks? What stone event have they been designed to withstand?
5. The left and right deflectors will likely cause eddies against the downstream banks
resulting in instability and erosion. This must be adequately addressed prior to any
permit decision.
The terraced bank area at the French Broad River Park structure appears to be
pri-manly for seating and viewing. Alternative vle;ving arrangements could be made
on the adjacent upland which would not impact the bank and channel. What
alternatives have been considered?
Both vane structures appear to have the potential to impact aquatic life movement
through the project areas. The Jean Web Park structure could have a damming effect
during low flow periods. Please address these issues.
8. The proposed structures could accumulate sediment outside of the thalweg on the
upstream sides. Have bar formation and future sediment removal been considered?
9. Navigability through the project reaches, by other than whitewater participants, is a
concern. How will the structures impact other recreational river users such as rafts,
canoes, and tubes ? How are the structures to be marked so as not to pose a safety
hazard to rescue boats during flood events?
10. Please provide any hydrologic calculations used in the design of the facilities.
11. Provide details on your construction methods anticipated. Cofferdam details, utilizing
other than bedload materials, should be included.
12. The Jean Webb Park structure is located approximately 10-feet downstream from
existing North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) bridge piers. Your
proposal has been forwarded to NCDOT for their review and comment.
It is the policy of the Department of the Army to provide an applicant the opportunity to
furnish a proposed resolution or rebuttal to all objections from government agencies and other
substantive adverse comments before a final decision is made on a proposed project.
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'1-hank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact
David Baker in the Asheville Regulatory Field Office, telephone [phone], extension 6.
Sincerely.
SChief, Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Enclosure:
10/10/02 WRC letter
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Water (duality
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
NC DOT
Jay Swain, Division Engineer
Post Office Box 3279
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Charles R. Fullwood, I_xecutive Director
October 10, 2002 RECEIVED
Mr. David Baker
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
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SUBJECT: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) Action No. 200231254, RIVERLINK,
INC., REPRESENTED BY KAREN Z. CRAGNOLIN, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, 170 LYMAN STREET, ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801
has applied for a Department of the Army Permit TO DISCHARGE FILL
MATERIAL INTO THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE CONSTRUCTION OF WHITEWATER TRAINING FACILITIES AT
BOTH JEAN WEEB PARK AND THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER PARK in
Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Baker:
Staff biologists with the NCWRC have reviewed the subject document and are familiar
with fish and wildlife resources of the area. A site visit was made on October 7, 2002 to further
assess the potential impact to fish and wildlife resources. comments are provided in accordance
with provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et seq.) and the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 1.6 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The applicant proposes to use 1700 cubic yards of three to five-foot diameter boulders to
create two V-dams that will span the entire channel of the French Broad River. The V-dams will
be grouted and anchored to the riverbed and banks to prevent movement or shifting during flood
events. Cofferdams will be utilized while the structures are constructed to insure that no wet
concrete contacts surface waters. The top of each structure is to be placed flush with the existing
channel bottom. A four-foot deep pool, gradually tapering downstream, is to be excavated below
each structure. The pools are to provide a plunge pool effect and will be scoured of sediment
during high flows. Thirteen four to six foot diameter boulders will be strategically placed below
the pools to enhance the quality of the riffles. Two angled current deflectors will be constructed
opposite each other at the French Broad River Park location. The deflectors are intended to
create a scour pool, dissipate stream energy and provide aeration. These structures will require
the discharge of approximately 1000 cubic yards of rock below the plane of ordinary high water.
.Approximately 300 linear feet of the west bank at the French Broad River Park is to be stabilized
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Regulatory Division
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATTON AVENUE
ROOM 208
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-5006
Action ID No. 200231254
September 12, 2002

Mr. John Dorney
NCDENR-DWQ-Wetlands Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed is the application of Riverlink, Inc., c/o Karen Cragnolin, for Department of the
Army authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to discharge fill material into the
French Broad River in conjunction with the construction of whitewater training facilities at two
locations in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies
your acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our
administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act and we have determined that a water quality certification is required under the
provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be granted
until the certification has been obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, in most cases, 60 days after receipt of a
request for certification is a reasonable time for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on
the request, or asked for an extension of time, by November 12, 2002, the District Engineer will
deem that waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. David Baker, Asheville Field Office,
Regulatory Division, at [phone], extension 6.
Sincerely,
FILENAME: river4.doc/nw
CESAW-RG-A/Baker/s
MAIL ,t,0 `t - / ; - o 2
CESAW-RG-A/file
David Baker
Acting Chief, Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Enclosure/as
CF (without enclosure):
Diane Long
NCDENR - Coastal Management Division
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
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Executive
Director
Karen Z. Cragnolin
Mr. David K. Baker
Regulatory Specialist
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue
Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
August 16, 2002
Dear Dave,
REC,p,VED?,
AUG 2 , 2002
CESA W CO-R
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Do you have that Deja' vu feeling when you see my name and an application to
build a training site in the urban French Broad? Well, this time it is going to
work. I submitted a request to the Chamber Tourism Development Committee
for $250,000 today to build this thing. We have paddlers lined up outside my
office ready to go and the third time is always a charm!
This is the application we submitted to your office about a year ago----however,
now it is on the correct form. It would take about a year to tell you why it has
taken us sooooo long to get this application back into your offices. As you
review this application, please call me immediately 828-252-8474, extension 110
or email me at [e-mail]--- if you find any problems or need any
additional information in order to proceed.
I hope you are well and I look forward to getting this permit, getting a constuctin
bid and documents and building this thing "in my lifetime." That is my new
motto for everything on the river - in my lifetime!
You have been great to work with. I really think we are on our way now.
Sincerely,
Karen Cragnolin
Executive Director
P. 0. Box 15485 • Asheville, North C:arohmi 28811,0488 • [phone] • FAX: [phone]
e-mail: Riverhnk g huncrml e.main.ncu? 9 \Xlrhn:,,: 1,rrn llw.vt?rirrlink or,
Whitewater Design
332 Vl W. Sackett Ave.
Salida, CO 81201
719-539-0700
RECEIVE-0-
AUG2f2%2
David K. Baker
Regulatory Specialist
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue
Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Dear Mr. Baker:
8/7/02
CESAW Ca.RA
On behalf of River Link, I am requesting authorization to proceed with the construction of bank
stabilization and whitewater boating improvements on the French Broad River in Asheville, North
Carolina. Attached, you will find: (1) the completed individual 404 permit application ; (2) an attachment
containing block 18-24 of the permit application; (3) all appropriate drawings including the project location
map, schematic drawing of the proposed v-dam, schematic drawing of the project area, plan and profile
view of a typical v-dam, profile view of boulder edge bank restoration, and typical plan view for a double
current deflector..
River Link hopes to receive section 404authorization for this project. We would greatly appreciate
whatever effort you could make towards issuing an authorization to proceed as quickly as possible.
Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. Please contact me if you have any questions or
require further information. For the remainder of the month of August I can be reached at my office, (719)
539-0700.
Sincerely, 6' Mike Harvey (for Gary )
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Riverlink, Inc. Gary Lacy & Mike Harvey
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
170 Lyman Street Recreation, Engineering & Planning
Asheville, North Carolina 28801 485 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO 80302
7.. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W /AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
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I hereby authorize, Gary Lacy & Mike Harvev to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
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APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
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NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (sw#wruatiom,
French Broad Whitewater Improvements
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN rl anrJi, wit/ ,
French Broad River
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Buncombe North Carolina
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (ifapp7ca61e)
Jean Webb Park
Asheville, North Carolina
COUNTY STATE I
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, (seeinstructlonsl
N3530-W8230/7.5
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ENG FORM 4345, Jul 97 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent: CECW-OR)
lo. Nature Or ACtIVIty (Description of project, include ell features)
See attached
19. Project Purpose /Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
See attached
USE LOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL S TO DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
See attached
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharaed and the Amount of Each Tvoe in Cubic Yards
See attached
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled tseeita n aions)
See attached
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24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental list),
See attached
co. ust or vmer %-ertuTlcatlons or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
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18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
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Ms. Wanda King
North Carolina j
State Property Office
1321 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1321
2002
November 5
,
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Re: Action ID # 200231254, RiverLink request to the Army Corps of Engineers
for permit to build "play holes" in urban French Broad River Basin
Dear Ms. King,
It was a pleasure to speak to you last week regarding RiverLink's desire to create
more economic activity on the urban French Broad River. As you requested i nave
enclosed a check for $250.00 for the easement as well as a copy of the application
and drawings for the Play Holes. v
I am with this letter also marking our engineer for a copy as well as the Chairman
of this committee, and all of the people and agencies copied on the Army Corps
letter dated October 25, so thafyou may all be able to contact each other in the
event there are any additional questions.
I know this is an unusual request, but I can promise you that these "Play Holes" are
quite common in other parts of the country and will create a great opportunity for
us to attract new manufacturing interests to the river to demonstrate their
equipment, rescue and training schools, events and competitions on a world class
scale.
Thank you in advance for your assistance with this matter.
Sincerely,
y 1
Karen Cragnolin
Executive Director
Enclosures
Cc- Gary Lacey/Mike Harvey
Whitewater Design
,,?1 ;?i',?r .•'. ?,. a:a rrn.r,?.i.i? ?.??, 1,r.? ,';vt??a•.?i?c?lu.1:., ._
332 1/2 W. Sackett Avenue
Salicia, CO 81201
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Jerry Keller
Chair of the Play Hole Committee
67 Forest Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
Telephone [phone]
Fax[phone]
Mr.. Scot McLendon
Chief, Asheville Regulatory Office Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
151 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Water Quality
NC DENR
1650 Mail service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Jay Swain,
Division Engineer
Post Office Box 3279
Asheville, NC 28802

APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT I OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT L) 'I ZI
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection , Research and
Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for e
permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies.
Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit
be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed
activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
1. APPLICATION NO. 12. FIELD OFFICE CODE 13. DATE RECEIVED 14. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPL/CAN
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (an eoent is not ieouiiedl
Riverlink, Inc. Gary Lacy & Mike Harvey
S. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
i70 Lyman Street ( Recreation, Engineering & Planning
Asheville, North Carolina 28801 1 485 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO 80302
7.. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA.CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business [phone] i b. Business [phone]
11, STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, Garv Lacv & Mike Harvey to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.

APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE lseeinstructions:
French Broad Whitewater Improvements
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN rt n„;,•<t,rFt
French Broad River
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Buncombe North Carolina
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS. IF KNOWN, (sev instructions;
N3530-WB230/7.5
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS rNappl;CebW
Jean Webb Park
Asheville, North Carolina
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ENG R 4346, u 7 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. tprnn -t- ccr•w-npi
18. Nature of Activity (Descriprion of project, include all,'eetures)
See attached
19. Project Purpose IDesrrthe the tagson or ptrrpc,ce o', the poj tY, see i; ISVUdionsl
See attached
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
See attached
21. Type(s) of Material Beinq Discharoed and the Amount of Each Tvoe in Cubic Yards
See attached
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (seeinstruciions)
See attached
23. is Any Nortion of the Work Already Complete? Yes I No U IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here,
- please attach a supplemental list).
See attached
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPI IFD nnTF ePPRnVCn nATU r,r-k11Cr,
`Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this
appiication is co lete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the
duly author agent of a applica
8/6/02
SIGNATURE OF APP CANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C, Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $ 10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
N/A

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Block 18: Nature of Activity
The overall goal of the project is to improve whitewater boating characteristics by: (1) the creation of self-
scouring pools; (2) stabilizing stream banks; and (3) planting and preserving riparian vegetation to enhance
overhead cover and shadine.
Specifically, improvements requiring fill include:
1) Construction of one boulder V-Darn to create self-scouring plume pools
and to dissipate stream energy. Plunge pools excavated below each V-Dam
will improve the pool to riffle ratio, provide winter holding water, and be scoured of sediment during
high flows;
2) Addition of large riffle boulders below and within pools.
3) Boulder edge and riparian terraces to provide for erosion protection and planting areas.
4) Construction of one double current deflector intended to create a scour pool, dissipate stream energy,
and ^rnvide aer=ation.
A variety of improvements have been selected to improve the condition of the French Broad River. Figure
2 illustrates the locations of structures that are planned for implementation. A description of each of the
techniques subject to Section 404 regulation} follows.
A. Boulder V-Dams
One boulder V-Dams will be constructed using three to five foot diameter boulders at each location. The V-
Dam will generally extend across the entire channel and be anchored to each stream bank (Figure 2a).
Boulders will be anchored to the bed and banks to insure they will withstand flood flows. All boulders will
be placed such that their top surfaces match flush to the existing channel invert. The approximate quantity
of this structure is 1700 c. v.
A four foot deep pool will be excavated below each structure (figure 3), with pool depth gradually
decreasing in the downstream direction to form the pool tail-out. The resulting pool will provide plunge
pool habitat and will be scoured of sediment during high flows. The drop associated with the V-Dam will
dissipate stream energy and aerate the water.
B. Riffle Roughness Boulders
Thirteen-four to six foot diameter riffle roughness boulders will be placed at various locations below
plunge pools to enhance the quality of the riffle.
C. Stream bank Stabilization
Portions of both stream banks will be stabilized. (See figure 4.) A row of three-foot diameter boulders will
be placed at the toe of the new stream bank below the ordinary high water line. This boulder toe amounts
to one-third of a cubic yard of material placed per lineal foot of stream bank.
D. Double Current Deflectors
One Double Current Deflector will be installed. These are constructed by placing two angled current
deflectors opposite to each other. Boulders will be anchored into the bank and bed of the river to insure
they withstand flood flows. This structure will require approximately 1000 c.y. (see figure 5)
Block 19: Proposed Project Purpose
The purpose orthe proposed project is to improve the whitewater boating characteristics and in-stream
habitat within the reach of the French Broad River located adjacent to the Jean Webb Park in Asheville,
North Carolina. The project will provide whitewater boating opportunities as well as other recreational
river activities in an accessible and public setting for the residents of Asheville. Project construction is
anticipated to begin in September 2003 and extend as necessary through December 2003, during low flow
periods.
Block 20: Reasons for Discharge
Natural boulders will be placed within the stream to create whitewater boating features as well as improve
in-stream, aquatic habitat. 'The specific natures of these structures are discussed above.
Block 21: Types of Materials Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in
Cubic Yards
The material being used for construction of the proposed structures is two to six foot diameters, natural
boulders. The total cubic yardage of rock planned for this project is 2805cy.
Block 22: Surface Areas of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled
Fill will he placed along 800 liner feet of stream in the structures described above. All of the material will
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Action ID No. 200231254
September 12, 2002
RIVERLINK, INC., REPRESENTED BY KAREN Z. CRAGNOLIN, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, 170 LYMAN STREET, ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801 has applied for
a Department of the Army (DA) pen-nit TO DISCHARGE FILL MATERIAL INTO THE
FRENCH BROAD RIVER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF
WHITEWATER TRAINING FACILITIES AT BOTH JEAN WEBB PARK AND THE
FRENCH BROAD RIVER PARK in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the applicant and
from observations made during an onsite visit by a representative of the Corps of Engineers.
Plans submitted, with.- the., application show. the. construction, of whitewater boating training..... .
facilities adjacent to both Jean Webb Park and the French Broad River Park. Approximately
1,700 cubic yards of three to five foot diameter boulders will be used to create each of two V-
Dams, 'which will span the entire channel. The V-Dams will be grouted, and anchored to the
riverbed and banks to prevent movement or shifting during flood events. Cofferdams will be
- utilized '_while the` structures are constructed to insure that no" wet -concrefe contacts . surface`
waters. The top of each structure is to be placed flush with the existing channel bottom. A four-
foot deep pool, gradually japering downstream, is to be excavated below" each 'structure. The
pools are to provide a plunge-pool effect and will be scoured of sediment during high flows.
Thirteen- four to six foot diameter boulders will be strategically placed below the pools to
enhance the quality of the riffles. Two angled current deflectors will be constructed opposite
each other at the French Broad River Park location. The deflectors are intended to create a scour
pool, dissipate stream energy, and provide aeration. These structures will require the discharge
of approximately,,. cubic yards of rock below the plane of ordinary high water.
Approximately 300 linear feet of the west bank at the French Broad River Park is to be stabilized
with boulders,. terracing,.. and vegetation. The purpose of the work is to improve whitewater '.
boating characteristics and in-stream habitat at publicly accessible settings. Plans showing the.
work are included with this public notice.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine the need for the
applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No Department of the Army (DA) permit
will be issued until the coordinated State viewpoint on the proposal has been received and
reviewed by this agency, nor will a DA permit be issued until the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (NCDWQ) has determined the applicability of a Water Quality Certificate as
required by PL 92-500.

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This application is being considered pursuant to Section 10 of the River and Harbor Act of
1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person
may request, in writing within the continent period specified in this notice, that a public hearing
be held to consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with particularity,
the reasons for holding a public hearing.
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of
Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered properties, or properties listed as being
eligible for inclusion therein, and this worksite is not registered property or property listed as
being eligible for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register constitutes the
extent of cultural resource investigations by the District Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of
the presence of such resources. Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or
historical data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer, based on available information, is not aware that the proposed
activity will affect species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit win be based on aii waiudti0il of r ,L piGvablc
impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity and its intended use on the public
interest. Evaluation of the probable impacts, which the proposed activity may have on the public
interest, requires a careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits, which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal, must be
balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The decision whether to authorize a
proposal; and if so the conditions under which it will be allowed to occur, are therefore
determined by the outcome of the general balancing process. That decision should reflect the
national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors, which
may be relevant to the proposal, must be considered including the cumulative effects thereof.
Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands,
cultural values, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards and flood plain values (in accordance with
Executive Order 11988), land use, navigation, shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water
supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral
needs, considerations of property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people.
For activities involving the placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States,
a permit will be denied if the discharge that would be authorized by such permit would not
comply with the Environmental Protection Agencies' 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the
preceding sentence and any other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless
the District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State and local
agencies and officials; Indian Tribes and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate
the impacts of this proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps of
Engineers to determine whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal.
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To make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic
properties, water quality, general eiivirorunental effects and the other public interest factors listed
above. Conunents are used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA). Comments are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine
the overall public interest of the proposed activity.
Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army (DA) permit will not
be made until the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or waives
State certification required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The NCDWQ considers
whether or not the proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the
Clean Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department of the Army (DA)
permit serves as application to the NCDWQ for certification.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at the
offices of the Environmental Operations Section, North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ), Salisbury Street, Archdale Building, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such
materials will be furnished to any person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) plans to take final action in the
issuance of the Clean Water Act certification on or after October 4, 2002.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean Water Act
certification should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ), 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621, on or before
October 4; 2002, Attention: Mr. John Dorney.'
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received in this
office, Attention: David Baker, until 4:15 p.m., October 11, 2002, or telephone [phone],
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AS per our convsrsation on September 6, 2002, enclosed you wi i find a typical drawing for a coffer darn
structure to be placed in the French ?road River during construction of the in-stream structures described in
Rivcrlink's 4G4 permit app',kation.
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yards oftemportry fll. The coffer dam will be left in place during construction and grouting of the "low
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? Please provide a location map for the project.
? Please show all stream impacts including all fill slopes, dissipators, and bank stabilization on the site plan.
? Please show all wetland impacts including fill slopes on the site plan.
? Please indicate all buffer impacts on the site plan.
? Please indicate proposed lot layout as overlays on the site plan.
? Please indicate the location of the protected buffers as overlays on the site plan.
? Please locate all isolated or non-isolated wetlands, streams and other waters of the State as overlays on the site plan.
? Please provide cross section details showing the provisions for aquatic life passage.
? Please locate any planned sewer lines on the site plan.
? Please provide the location of any proposed stormwater management practices as required by GC
? Please provide detail for the stormwater management practices as required by GC
? Please specify the percent of project imperviousness area based on the estimated built-out conditions.
? Please indicate all stormwater outfalls on the site plan.
? Please indicate the diffuse flow provision measures on the site plan.
? Please indicate whether or not the proposed impacts already been conducted.
Avoidance and/or Minimization Not Provided
? The labeled as on the plans does not appear to be necessary. Please eliminate the or provide additional information as to why
it is necessary for this project.
? This Office believes that the labeled on the plans as can be moved or reconfigured to avoid the impacts to the . Please
revise the plans to avoid the impacts.
? This Office believes that the labeled on the plans as can be moved or reconfigured to minimize the impacts to the . Please
revise the plans to minimize the impacts.
? The stormwater discharges at the location on the plans labeled will not provide diffuse flow through the buffer because . Please
revise the plans and provide calculations to show that diffuse flow will be achieved through the entire buffer. If it is not possible to achieve diffuse
flow through the entire buffer then it may be necessary to provide stormwater management practices that remove nutrients before the stormwater
can be discharged through the buffer.
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? Please complete Section(s) on the application.
? Please provide a signed copy of the application.
Please provide _(? copies of the application, _?O_ copies of the site plans and other supporting information.
$$) Mitigation
? of compensatory mitigation is required for this project. Please provide a compensatory mitigation plan. The plan must conform
to the requirements in 15 A NCAC 2H .0500 and must be appropriate to the type of impacts proposed.
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