20120723 Ver 1_More Info Received_20120911

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A S S O C I A T E S
September 4, 2012
Ms. Annette Lucas, PE
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
RE: Stormwater Permit
Village Point Lake Greenway
Village of Clemmons
Forsyth County, North Carolina
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In response to our recent discussions concerning the greenway development for the above
referenced project, I have prepared the following summary explaining the design intent for
proposed construction within the 30' Buffer surrounding Village Point Lake.
The nature of this project consists of development of a 10' wide multi -use trail
surrounding the majority of Village Point Lake. A 30' (Buffer from the shoreline surrounds the
lake and will primarily remain undisturbed; however, there are areas along the perimeter where
construction will take place within the buffer. Various adjustments were made during the design
phase of the project in order to minimize and limit impacts within the buffer area.
One of the primary areas are three (3) stream crossings which are located at different
areas of the project. These streams are located within the buffer and will be necessary to cross in
order to develop the project. Two (2) boardwalks and a bridge are proposed to be used to cross
these areas.
In some areas, the existing grade is steeper outside the buffer than within the buffer,
which would result in more grading and disturbed area in order to construct the greenway outside
the buffer rather than encroach within the buffer. In addition, some areas encroach the buffer in
order to achieve the accessibility requirement for slope of the trail. This accessibility
requirement is necessary to meet NCDOT standards for the project.
In addition to elements listed above, there are areas of the project which have a very
limited width of property from the buffer to the Village property line. In order to develop the
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greenway within Village property it was necessary to develop the greenway within the buffer
with minor impacts in those areas.
Ms. Lucas, we appreciate your understanding in this matter and if you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact Chris Brown or myself.
Sincerely,
McGill ASSOCIATES, P.A.
MICHAEL J. NORRIS, ASLA
Project Manager
cc: Megan Ledbetter, Planning Director, Village of Clemmons