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Kevin Barnett <Kevin.Barnett(cr;.nemaiLnet>
NC DENR -Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
Subject: RE: 1179-02 Asheville, North Carolina -rainwater harvesting site
From: "Mike Ranks" <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:36:11 -0500
To: "Roger Edwards" <[e-mail]>, "Randy Brown -Real Estate" <[e-mail]>,
<Kevin. B arnett@ncmail .net>
CC: <[e-mail]>, "Josh Katzer" <[e-mail]>, "Don Moseley"
<[e-mail]>, [e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
Roger, Randy, Kevin, and others:
On Friday of last week, we held the conference call that was discussed in previous emails
(below). Dr. Hunt, Wal-Mart and Freeland and Kauffman were in attendence. We had a very
good conversation regarding the possibility of working together with NCSU on innovative storm
water management technique that could be employed for this project.
The highlight of our proposal is a system for the harvesting of runoff from the roof of the
proposed building, and re-use of this water for irrigation purposes. This system would
involve directing the runoff from the roof to a cistern, or other holding tank, where it
would be stored for use as irrigation water within the garden center. Any storm water runoff
from the garden center, both from the open (uncovered) area and from the floor drains, would
be directed to a bio-retention cell, where it would receive treatment prior to being
discharged into the wet detention pond. Bio-retention cells would also be provided where
possible to treat at least some portion of the storm water runoff from the general parking
area, as well. We also discussed the possibility of using water from the cistern to recharge
the lower portion of the central wetlands area, or to direct water from a bio-retention cell
to that area, to insure that the stormwater being directed to that wetland area is
appropriately treated.
Dr. Hunt mentioned that he has not yet seen a rainwater harvesting system on this scale in
North Carolina, and that his group would be interested in monitoring the functionality and
operation of the system over time. While grant funding may be available to support a
long-term monitoring of the system, Wal-Mart has indicated that they may be able to provide
and/or supplement any funding to insure that we can learn from this design. Dr. Hunt has
also agreed to meet with us and provide comments and input as we prepare our design for this
system.
We feel that this project presents an opportunity to pioneer an innovative sustainability
technique in this area, and would appreciate DENR's consideration of this proposal in your
review of the 401 certification. We are sorry that DENR was unable to participate in the
call, and we would be happy to arrange a follow-up conversation to discuss this or any other
issue associated with the 401 certification. We are extremely eager to move forward with
this new design, and look forward to hearing from you.
--Mike Ranks
Freeland and Kauffman, Inc.
864.672.3441
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From: Roger Edwards [maiitc:Rcger.?'d~.aards~ncmail.net]
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 12:05 PM
To: Randy Brown - Real Estate
Cc Ke:-in Banze*~~•rn mail.nPt; Mike Ranks; Bill HuntFLncs•.edu; Josh Katzer; Don Moseley
Subject: Re: 1179-02 Asheville, North Carolina - rainwater harvesting site
Mr. Brown,
We are interested in gathering information that will lessen the impact to the environment and
Bill Hunt is an exceptional resource to help accomplish the task. However, both Kevin and
myself are out of the office until Friday, April 27, 2007 on other DWQ issues. We are
available to participate Friday if others schedules accommodate.
Thanks,
R. Edwards
Randy Brown - Real Estate wrote:
As a follow up to our meeting last week to discuss the Asheville project, we have
been evaluating some sustainability alternatives that might work well on this site. We
contacted Dr. Bill Hunt to see if he would be willing to help us identify some Low Impact
Development alternatives that we could construct.
Dr. Hunt has recommended that we incorporate a cistern/rainwater harvesting system
into the site design, to irrigate Garden Center plants and exterior landscaping. He has
suggested the excess water could flow into a bioretention cell for further treatment.
We have scheduled a conference call for next week with Dr. Hunt, to discuss in
greater detail, the sustainability ideas that he has for this site. You and Kevin are
invited to participate in this conference call, if you are interested.
project.
We want to thank you again for taking time out of your busy schedules to discuss this
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Randall K. Brown, P.E.
Design Manager - North Carolina
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
2001 S.E. 10th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716-0550
direct: 479-204-2684
fax: [phone]
email: Randy.BrownOe~wal-mart.com
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North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
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Subject: [Fwd: FW:1179-02 Asheville (relo), North Carolina -wetlands permit]
From: Tom Reeder <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:56:09 -0400
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
I'll call you about this. Thanks.
Subject: FW:1179-02 Asheville (relo), North Carolina -wetlands permit
From: "Randy Brown -Real Estate'.' <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 14:25:37 -0500
To: <[e-mail]>
As a follow up to the voice message that I just left for you, I am
forwarding this email to you for your review.
When we spoke last Friday, I understood that NCDENR was satisfied with
the Wal-Mart Site Plan, and the wetlands permit would be issued. But
the following email sent by Kevin on Tuesday, discusses another 60 days
for Agency review and decision. We are confused by this statement and
concerned.
We can provide extra copies to NCDENR of the information that our
consultants have submitted. But we do not want the submittal of these
copies to trigger a new time clock.
The attached email that was sent to Kevin provides a brief description
about the design of the proposed rainwater harvesting system. Dr. Bill
Hunt, with North Carolina State University will be providing the design
criteria for this system and the Wal-Mart Civil Engineering Consultant
will produce the plans and specifications. We have not authorized Dr.
Hunt to proceed, because we didn't know if NCDENR wanted this system to
be installed. It will take a few weeks for Dr. Hunt and the Civil
Engineering Consultant to produce the plans and specifications, but we
are certainly committed to make this a successful demonstration site for
rainwater harvesting.
Please let me know how we should proceed
email.
I am available by phone or
Thanks,
Randall K. Brown, P.E., CCIM
Design Manager - North Carolina
direct: 479-204-2684 Fax: [phone]
email: Randy.BrownOc>wal-mart.cam
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
2001 S.E. 10th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716-0550
-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Barnett [mailto:Kevin.Barnett~sncmail,net]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 12:08 PM
To: Randy Brown - Real Estate
Cc: Roger Edwards; Tom.Reeder~~nc:nail.ner.; Mike Ranks;
Belanger; Don Moseley
Subject: Re: 1179-02 Asheville (relo), North Carolina
Hi Randy:
Josh Katzer; Laura
- wetlands permit
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I requested of your consultant send the remainder of the applications to
Raleigh so we can get rolling on this application.
The statutory time clock will start at zero upon receipt. The Agency
will make a decision within 60 days.
Have you sent you rain water harvesting / stormwater management /
mitigation plans in for approval yet.
All of these items will need to be completed / in-place prior to any
wetland / stream impacts.
Best regards,
Kevin
Randy Brown - Real Estate wrote:
Roger & Kevin:
I am following up with you regarding a phone conversation that I had
last Friday with Tom Reeder. I called Tom to confirm our planned
meeting for this Wednesday in Raleigh. Tom informed me that he didn't
think the meeting was necessary.
Tom reported that the wetland permit for the Asheville project was
going to be issued. He said the Wal-Mart site plan for this project
was acceptable.
My superiors are asking me when we can expect to receive the wetland
permit. Can you provide me an anticipated date?
Wal-Mart is anxious to release this project for bidding.
Thank you for helping make this a successful project:
Randall K. Brown, P.E., CCIM
Design Manager - North Carolina
direct: 479-204-2684 Fax: [phone]
email: Randy.Brourndcswal-mart.com <mailto:Randy.BrownOGwal-mart.com>
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
2001 S.E. 10th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716-0550
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Kevin Barnett - ?Cevin.Barne.t'a:nc:nail.ne~.
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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Subject: [Fwd: Re: 1179-02 Asheville (relo), North Carolina - wetlands permit]
From: Kevin Barnett <[e-mail]> ~ ~ ~~~~ 1 ~n
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:55:53 -0400 / ~~ V o~
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
FYI
Kevin Barnett - Kerin.B~rnet,t:'x~nc;?~=xil.net
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Subject: Re: 1179-02 Asheville (relo), North Carolina -wetlands permit
From: Kevin Barnett <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, OS Jun 2007 13:08:19 -0400
To: Randy Brown -Real Estate <[e-mail]>
CC: Roger Edwards <[e-mail]>, [e-mail], Mike Ranks
<[e-mail]>, Josh Katzer <[e-mail]>, Laura Belanger
<[e-mail]>, Don Moseley <[e-mail]>
Hi Randy:
I requested of your consultant send the remainder of the applications to Raleigh so we
can get rolling on this application.
The statutory time clock will start at zero upon receipt. The Agency will make a
decision within 60 days.
Have you sent you rain water harvesting / stormwater management / mitigation plans in
for approval yet.
All of these items will need to be completed / in-place prior to any wetland / stream
impacts.
Best regards,
Kevin
Randy Brown - Real Estate wrote:
Roger & Kevin:
I am following up with you regarding a phone conversation that I had last Friday
with Tom Reeder. I called Tom to confirm our planned meeting for this Wednesday in
Raleigh. Tom informed me that he didn't think the meeting was necessary.
Tom reported that the wetland permit for the Asheville project was going to be
issued. He said the wal-Mart site plan for this project was acceptable.
My superiors are asking me when we can expect to receive the wetland permit. Can
you provide me an anticipated date?
Wal-Mart is anxious to release this project for bidding.
Thank you for helping make this a successful project.
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Randall K. Brown, P.E., CCIM Design Manager - North Carolina
direct: 479-204-2684 Fax: [phone]
email: Randy.BrownO~-~;~.1 ~~~~~t c`~- ,railto:Randy.BrownO~wai-^art.com>
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
2001 S.E. 10th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716-0550
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Kevin Barnett - Kevin.Barnett,.~?ncrnail.net
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Kevin Barnett <Kevin.Barnett(«nemail.net>
NC DENR -Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
Kevin Barnett <Kevin.Barnett~ci'!ncmaiLnet>
NC DENR -Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
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