20031233 Ver 1_More Info Letter_20031113

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
WATER QUALITY SECTION
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Norris Clifton
Grandfather Golf & Country Club
Post Office Box 368
Linville NC, 28646
Dear Mr. Clifton:
November 5, 2003
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Subject: Additional Information Request
401 Water Quality Certification
Application Number: 03-1233
Status of Application: On Hold
Grandfather Golf & Country Club - Island Stackwall
Avery County
The Division of Water Quality's Asheville Regional Office performed a site visit on November 4, 2003. At
the time of this site visit, it was determined that the proposed purpose of the work is not suitable. (Application
Item III, 11.) as no active erosion was observed at the site, this is not a suitable reason for a stabilization effort
on an otherwise stabile shoreline. Additionally, as the existing timber retaining walls are mostly of a sound
nature, it may be appropriate to apply to the Asheville Regulatory Office of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
office for a "maintenance" permit for the replacement of the few decomposed timbers.
Should you wish to pursue this project, a revised application must be submitted, including an approvable
impact, a thoughtful discussion in regards to the impacts from the desired work (including habitat, land gain
/ losses, future instability due to a change in water velocity vectors, etc...), a thoughtful impact justification
(including the impacts / gains from not performing the work, from the addition of woody vegetation to the
stream banks, etc...), an approvable mitigation plan as the proposed impacts are greater than 300 linear feet.
Also, a discussion of stormwater management and treatment for the development should be included, as to how
storrrlwater will be managed during and after the desired construction activity.
As the submitted application is incomplete, you must submit seven copies of an updated application, along with
an approvable stormwater control plan, an approvable mitigation to my attention within 10 business days.
Failure to provide the requested information will result in the application package being returned as incomplete.

59 Woodfin Place Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
Additional Information Request
Grandfather Golf & Country Club - Island Stackwall
November 5, 2003
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Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact meat kevin.bamett cgncmail.net or at 828-251-
6208.
Sincerely,
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Kevin H. Barnett,
Environmental Chemist
cc: Mr. John Dorney, Wetlands / 401 Unit
Mrs. Amanda Jones, US Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Office
WENR
59 Woodfin Place Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] Customer Service 1-877-623-6748