20031322 Ver 1_More Info Letter_20031106

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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
November 6, 2003 WETZANDS/
401 GROUP
Mr. Jim Fatland, Town Manager
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Subject: Additional Information Request
401 Water Quality Certification
Application Number: 03-1322
Status of Application: On Hold
Harmon Field Streambank Stabil ization (phase 1)
Polk County
Dear Mr. Fatland:
The Division of Water Quality's Asheville Regional Office performed a site visit on November 5, 2003. This
office has concerns about the use of streambank hardening in order to prevent further erosion. As the adjacent
banks appear to be stable, this office requests that alternative stabilization methods be evaluated. The existing
erosion is contained to an area immediately adjacent to an asphalt walking path where the banks are steeper
than the surrounding area and there are several discharge / hydrants located within the eroded area. The
requested alternatives should include (but not be limited to) the possibility of cutting flood plain benches and
/ or cutting a less steep slope, the extensive use of woody / herbaceous vegetative cover, etc...
A plan, including a timeline for completion of the alternative analysis, should be submitted to my attention at
the letterhead address within 10 days of receipt of this request. Failure to provide the requested information
in a timely manner may result in the return of the submitted application.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at kevin.barne1!kncmail.net or at 828-251-
6208.
Sincerely,
Kevin H. Barnett,
Environmental Chemist
cc: Mr. John Donley, Wetlands / 401 Unit
US Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Office
Mr. Gerald Harbinson, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service,
Post Office Box 236, Columbus, NC 28722
Mrs. Wanda Frazier, Asheville Regional Office (NC-DWQ OR
59 Woodfin Place Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] Customer Service 1-877-623-6748