20220142 Ver 1_More Info Received_20220321 (2)

Moore, Andrew W
From: Jeff Golladay <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 2:31 PM
To: Moore, Andrew W
Cc: Crystal C. Amschler ([e-mail]); Leslie, Andrea J; Clement
Riddle
Subject: [External] RE: Request for Additional Information, Busbee Phase 1 & la, Buncombe
County (DWR Project #20220142)
Attachments: Busbee Impact Drawings 3-21-22.pdf; Busbee Updated Impacts Table 3.21.22.pdf;
Busbee PCN Additional Info Update.pdf
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Andrew,
Please see our response to you comments dated 02/07/22 below:
1. "Stream impact S1 is proposed in an area of stream that contains a significant meander. It appears that the
impact associated with this crossing could be minimized by moving the crossing slightly downstream, or farther
upstream above the meander. Please revise the plans to minimize the impact by avoiding the meander or provide
a detailed explanation of why this plan for the activity cannot be reconfigured to better minimize impacts to the
stream. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(1)]"
WGLA Engineering has redesigned the referenced stream crossing to avoid the meander as suggested.
This has reduced both the length and area of stream impacted. Linear foot of permanent stream impact
at the referenced crossing (Stream Impact S1) has been reduced by 35 LF (From 106 LF down to 71 LF).
Acreage of permanent streambed impact has been reduced by 0.004 AC (From 0.013 AC down to 0.009
AC). Temporary impacts to the stream remain unchanged at 20 LF (0.003 AC). Additionally, the redesign
reduces permanent wetland impact W1 from 0.066 AC to 0.065 AC and reduces temporary wetland
impact W2 from 0.020 AC to 0.007 AC. As a result of the redesign, temporary wetland impacts W3
(0.001 AC) and W4 (0.015 AC) are proposed to accommodate additional access for construction of the
retaining wall. Temporary wetland impacts will be restored upon completion of work. This will include
regrading of the temporarily impacted wetland areas to their original state followed by seeding with a
wetland species seed mix. Please see the attached schematic for the redesigned stream crossing plan.
An updated PCN impacts inventory table is attached as well.
We believe the stream crossing redesign adequately addresses the issues raised by DWR. Please do not hesitate to
contact me if you have any questions or need additional documents.
Thank you,
Jeff Golladay
Biologist
ClearWater, an EnviroScience Company
O. 828.698.9800 I C. 815.451.8139
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From: Moore, Andrew W <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, February 7, 2022 3:48 PM
To: Jeff Golladay <[e-mail]>
Cc: Crystal C. Amschler ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>; Leslie, Andrea J
<[e-mail]>
Subject: Request for Additional Information, Busbee Phase 1 & la, Buncombe County (DWR Project #20220142)
Jeff,
On January 25, 2022, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your application requesting a 401 Water
Quality Certification from the Division for the subject project. The Division has determined that your application is
incomplete and cannot be processed. The application is on -hold until all of the following information is received:
1. Stream impact S1 is proposed in an area of stream that contains a significant meander. It appears that the
impact associated with this crossing could be minimized by moving the crossing slightly downstream, or farther
upstream above the meander. Please revise the plans to minimize the impact by avoiding the meander or
provide a detailed explanation of why this plan for the activity cannot be reconfigured to better minimize
impacts to the stream. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(1)]
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(e), the applicant shall furnish all of the above requested information for the
proper consideration of the application. Please provide your response by March 7, 2022. If all of the requested
information is not received, the Division will be unable to approve the application and it will be denied as incomplete.
The denial of this project will necessitate reapplication to the Division for approval, including a complete application
package and appropriate fee.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Andrew W. Moore, PG
Environmental Specialist II — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4684 office
email: [e-mail]
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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