20120064 Ver 1_Staff Comments_20130919

Strickland, Bev
From:
Kulz, Eric
Sent:
Thursday, September 19, 2013 10:36 AM
To:
Strickland, Bev
Cc:
Johnson, Alan
Subject:
Crooked Creek 2 - Union County (12 -0064)
Attachments:
Crooked Creek 2 Memo to File 12- 0064.docx
Eric W. Kulz
Environmental Senior Specialist
N.C. Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Programs
Wetlands, Buffers, Stormwater - Compliance & Permitting Unit
1650 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650
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MEMO TO FILE
DATE: 9/19/13
FROM: ERIC KULZ
RE: Crooked Creek 42 — Union Co. (412 -0064)
EEP FDP Site
Portal comments entered on 9/19/13 as follows:
1) What is the rationale for the proposed location of UT1? Review of available aerial
photos and LiDAR give no indication that UT formerly flowed along that path. The
LiDAR clearly shows the current location of the lower portion of UT through the
woods. Are we sure this was not the original location of this feature? Also, the field
through which the proposed UT channel is routed is very flat. Will the slope sustain
flow?
2) Are there any plans regarding the overflow ditch along the western property boundary?
Will it be filled? Will removing the connection with UT result in flooding /hydrologic
trespass issues on the adjacent property to the west?
3) The original mitigation plan (January 13, 2012) shows Reach A of Crooked Creek
proposed for Enhancement II, and Reach B proposed as preservation. The current plan
shows all of Crooked Creek proposed for Enhancement 11. Why the change? Do cattle
currently have access? Please explain the change in approach and the rationale for doing
so.