20070602 Ver 2_Application_20070904

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HOUSE ~ GARDENS ~ WINERY
~,~i D 2007
Cindi Karoly, Supervisor ~ ~ ~ ~2
401 Oversight /Express Review Permitting Unit
Division of Water Quality SEP ~ .~ ~G~1
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 pENR • wA7E~ dUAU'TY
YMEilJ1NDS AND STdRt~Y'lAT6R BRANCH
Re: DWQ Project # 07-0602 Ram Branch Historic Preservation
Ms. Karoly:
In reply to you letter of June 29, 2007, we are reapplying for approval with the DWQ and Army
Corps of Engineers to proceed with the planned work along Ram Branch on the Biltmore Estate.
Please find enclosed 7 copies of the permit application and relevant documents along with a
check for $475.
We have walked the site with Lori Beckwith from the Army Corps, Kevin Barnett from your
regional field office and with a representative from the State Historic Preservation Office.
We have updated the application to include the following concerns stated in your last letter:
1. Any and all work we conduct in the scope of this project will not negatively impact any
stream, wetland or water outside the project boundary. Obviously with the flood bench
construction we hope to reduce erosion downstream of the project. We have located all
isolated and non-isolated wetlands in the project area and shown them clearly on the plan
(sheet C2) included in the application. All work and cross section details are shown
clearly on this single sheet. Sheet quadrants on this single sheet are referred to in specific
sections of the application. Because the Army Corps requests their information in 8.5 X
11 format, I have broken the single sheet down into 8 separate sheets for their use.
2. The boundaries of all delineated wetlands are clearly shown on sheet C2 in your package.
3. The profile and dimensions of the steam relocation and proposed enhancements are
shown in plan view, in cross section and profile (see details 1,2,3, and 5 on sheet C2).
These designs and details meet the definition of stream restoration according to the latest
version of the Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina as you requested.
We have included the planned work overlaid on the 1891 Olmsted firm plan with USGS
coordinates as requested by SHPO. (SL.-~- C1~
Parker Andes
c. Lori Beckwith
Kevin Barnett
One North Pack Square ~ Asheville, North Carolina 28801-3400 ~ 828-225-6776.828-225-6139
www.biltm~~re.com

Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. ~ ~ ' ~ ~O ~ a ~ 2
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
L Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
[Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
^ 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 2..~ ~ 3
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here:
II. A licant Information D ~~ ~~~ O
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SEP 4 -,2007
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: I ~ 1. w-orL aw..rx.-+~.t DE_N_R - WATER QUALITY
Mailing Address: ~ r ~
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Telephone Number: 8 2 ~ - 22 S- l'-l 5~ Fax Number: FS2 4' - 2 2 5 - 14 by
E-mail Address:T-~~..~e bI ~or-~. ~cry.
2. Agent/Consultant Information (if applica.ble). A signed and dated copy of the Agent
Authorization Letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the
owner/applicant.
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
Updated 11/1/2005
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E-mail Address:
III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until deci'p `herable maps are prlovided.
1. Name of project: t`a.wl ~rc,.~ t-t 1 ~~ori~ ~STb~'~•~~~d~
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 9 6~ ~ U 3 ~4 6 .cL4~ ~
4. Location ;~ I
County: I~unoo~b~
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number
Directions to site (include road numbers/nam
Nearest Town: lei Ct~o~~c- ~-ove;~
landmarks, etc.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 33 • ~ S3 6° °N ~ Z • S4'~ 3 °W
6. Property size (acres): + Sp00 c.L~s
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: ~lyavw~c., woa~~ ~u
8. River Basin: ~rc~-~~ t~o~
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on t~g site and general land u in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: ~J~co-„1G 4-~c~ar-~ La~..w~-~I r t~o,w~. ~l c~.~.....~~__
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10. Describe the overall project in detail including the type of equipment to be used:
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11.
IV. Prior Project History
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If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issu for prior segments of the ame T.I.P. project, along with
construction sc edules. ~- ~ ~..•.-~ ~ ~ - ~
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V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: S«- H~tA-~ de~~µ•~` .
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VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States /Waters of the
State
Written Description of the proposed impacts:
a. We propose to relocate 112 feet of stream and disturb approximately
1,61Q.17 SF of wetlands to protect the Approach Rd. roadway. Ram
Branch has meandered to within 5 feet of the road and is undercutting the
bank. (See sheet 8 of 15 in ACE application package or quad 8 - S of
sheet C2 in DWQ application package for details)
b. We propose to construct a total of 252 feet of flood bench in three
different sections of Ram Branch that meet the DWQ definition and
specifications for stream enhancement according to the latest version of
the Internal Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina. This is
being done to reduce water velocity and increase water-holding capacity
of Ram Branch during high water events. We will not be changing the
base flow profile of the stream so any normal stream flow impacts will be
temporary. (See pages 9,10 and 11 of 15 in ACE application package or
quadrants 18 - S, 23 - 5, and 12--Ion sheet C2 in DWQ application
package far details)
c. We propose to recreate a pool on Ram Branch first built in 1892-3 as part
of the Olmsted designed landscape. (See 1891 landscape plan with
existing steam location overlay included per request of SHPO) Pool
will be 4,616.84 SF. The majority of this 4,616.84 SF is the silted in
original pool. All of it is existing wetland. (See page 12 of 15 in ACE
application package or quad 18 - H in DWQ package for details)
Alt of this work is taking place along the Biltmore Estate Approach Road. This area is
forested with a beautifully landscaped roadway corridor. This landscape is a contributing
factor to our status as a National Historic Landmark. We are committed to preserving
this and other historic landscapes as part of our organization's mission.

2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but aze not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
se azatel list im acts due to both structure and floodin .
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
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Total Wetland Impact (acres) ~. I ~~ 7j
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the properly: ~' SD ~.~~.s ~~
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4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the lineaz footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number
indicate on ma
Stream Name
Type of Impact
Perennial °r
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Im act Impact
Length
linear feet Area of
Impact
acres

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5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact

Site Number
indicate on ma
Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)

Type of Impact Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc. Area of

Impact
acres
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Total Open Water Impact (acres)
Updated 11/1/2005
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6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Im act (acres): D. p21~
Wetland Im act acres): D. 6 S
O en Water Im act acres): D
Total Im act to Waters of the U. S. (acres) D, t $ "7
Total Stream Im act (lineaz feet): 4 43.53
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ~No
Describe ail impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or lineaz feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ~ stream ®wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e. dam/emban en1t, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):~x~i.~ av~ . ~~a't•o~ o~ ~o+~ ala-.ti+sQ~~~~~c
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., lives ck watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): 0.BS~~c~ - Kc~art~ rccre~-~a•
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: ~es~-l~}cc.. - Nrs a. ~ l-a~.sc~c
Size of watershed draining to pond: ~k: Expected pond surface azea: y • $ Z
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss constru~~n
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.Tl~.c, no~ is 6c~l,.s r-eccY
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VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptabiliiy of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
fractions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina (see DWQ website for most current
version.).
Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. T'he description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a s~ ~ e sheet if more space is needed.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at h~tl~~ %~~,~~~~ nc~:e~ r~et/~a~s!i~lE,eL~a_e~~>i~~ce l~t~~~. If use of the NCEEP is proposed,
please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N ~
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ^ No
2. If yes, does the project require prepazation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Cazolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No ~,]
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify }? Yes ^ No
2. If `des", identify the squaze feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
Zone* snare feet Multiplier ~~ ~ on
1 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. ~1~
Updated 11/1/2005
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XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. No ~~e~.ui~us swQc~.G will ~ ~r~-=Q
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No (~
Is this an after the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
htt ://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
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XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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,pplicantlAgent's Signature Date
signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Division of Water Quality
June 29, 2007
DWQ Project # 07-0602
Buncombe County
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
The Biltmore Company
One North Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
Subject Property: Ram Branch Historic Preservation
Ram Branch [040302, 6-78-25, C]
RETURN OF APPLICATION
Dear Sir or Madam:
On Apri15, 2007, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received yow application dated March
27, 2007, to fill or otherwise impact 0.05 acres of 404/wetland and 160 linear feet of perennial
stream to conduct the proposed stream restoration. On June 25, 2007, the DWQ received
additional information from you, however, your application remains unacceptable due to the
following items:
Please locate all isolated or non-isolated wetlands, streams, and other Waters of the State
as overlays on the site plan. Understanding, as you have indicated, that your property
encompasses over 8,000 acres of land, we can accept a map clearly showing the
boundaries of yow project with a narrative indicating that yow project will not impact
any streams, wetlands or waters outside of yow project corridor, but within the Biltmore
property.
2. Please show the boundaries of all the delineated wetlands on the detail sheets.
3. It is still unclear from the plans provided what the profile and dimensions of the stream
relocation will be. Please provide plans that clearly demonstrate the profile and
dimensions of the proposed channel. Yow plans must include designs and specifications
that meet the definition of stream restoration (or enhancement if no relocation is
proposed) according to the latest version of the Internal Technical Guide for Stream
Work in North Carolina available at http://h2o.ehnr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide html
For these reasons your permit application is hereby considered returned. Once you have
redesigned yow project to address the problems and inadequacies with yow application as it was
submitted, you will need to reapply for DWQ approval. This includes submitting a complete
application package with the appropriate fee.
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Urrit NO Caro nor
~tura~~y
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NoRh Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] /FAX [phone] / Inteanet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslncwetlands

The Biltmore Company
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June 29, 2007
Please be aware that you have no authorization under Section 401 of the Clear Water Act for this
activity and any work done within waters of the state would be a violation of North Carolina
General Statutes and Administrative Code. Please call Ms. Cyndi Karoly or Mr. Ian McMillan at
919-733-1786 if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Cyndi Karoly, Supervisor
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
cc: Kevin Barnett, DWQ Asheville Regional Office
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
File Copy
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Filename: 070602RamBranchAistodcPreservation(Bancom6e)Retnrned_Appllcation

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Ram Branch Project at the Biltmore Estate
Parker Andes
From: Beckwith, Loretta A SAW (LorettaA.Beckwith~sawQ2.usace.army.mitJ
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 6:38 PM
To: pandes(~biitmore.com
Cc: Kevin.Bamett~ncmail.net
Subject: Ram Branch Project at the Biftmore Estate
Mr. Andes,
Page 1 of 1
As we discussed today, please ensure that your revised application contains the following information:
1. A map or drawing of the stream, the wetland (proposed for the pond), and any wetland adjacent to the stream,
as they currently exist (pre-construction},
2. A map or drawing of the same areas as they would look post-construction.
3. Please quantify the impacts at each kx~tion. Highlight the areas, on both the pre and post drawings, number
them (impact area 1, 2, etc.), and provide data for each point (e.g., 25 linear feet of stream stabilization with rip
rap at point 1, 2A anear feet of flood bench construction which will impact 5 sq. feet of wetland at paint 2, etc.).
For the cumulative impact to streams, only include the impact pinear feet for the stream and area for the
wetlands) that you wiH actualy do work on -not the entire reach (since you're not proposing to do work on the
entire reach).
4. As we also discussed, please desaibe exactly what you propose at each location - e.g. construction of a flood
bench, not stream widening.
5. Regarding your wetland imparts for the pond -please quantify the area of wetland that was in the historic
pond's footprint, then quantify the wetland that would also be impacted (.e., that you propose to excavateffiilj that
is outside of the historic pond's footprint. As I understand it, you propose to excavate this area. Please review the
info you provide on page 8 of the PCN and revise it acxordingy re the proposed impact to the wetland area.
6. If you cannot shrink the large map small enough to fit on 8.5 x 11 paper, you can make the large map a key
map and provide smaller maps that correspond to the key map.
Kevin -feel free to add anything I left out.
Please let me know if you have any questions (e-mail is the best way to reach me).
Lori Beckwith
8/28/2007