20071587 Ver 1_WRC Comments_20070926

®North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
September 26, 2007
Ms. Lisa Leatherman, Lake Services Representative
Duke Power Nantahala Plant
301 N&P Loop
Franklin, NC 28734
Mr. Ian McMillan
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality, 401 Unit
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
SUBJECT: Glen Pointe Development, Mr. Ray Trine
10-slip private marina -Lake Glenville
Jackson County
DWQ No. 07-1587
Dear Ms. Leatherman and Mr. McMillan:
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (Commission) reviewed the
information about the private 10-slip marina on Lake Glenville being proposed by Mr. Ray Trine of Glen
Pointe Development. Comments from the Commission are provided under provisions of the Federal
Power Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 791a-825r) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401,
as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) to assist Duke Power with their Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission license responsibilities and under provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466
et seq.) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The Commission has no major concerns with the proposal provided it complies with Duke Power's
Shoreline Management Guidelines (SMG). In addition, should Duke Power decide to permit the marina,
we offer the following recommendations to help conserve fish and wildlife resources and to help protect
public use of the lake:
1. Boat slips should not be placed so as to impede or block navigation or to create a navigational hazard
for vessels. Reflectors or night lights are recommended. Boat slips should not extend further into the
lake than allowed by the SMG.
2. Large woody debris that extends into the water and that must be moved for the pier should be
relocated and secured to the shoreline. Stumps, rocks or woody debris within the lakebed should not
be disturbed or removed.
3. If Duke Power permits removal of shrubs or trees for the access, we recommend supplementing
native vegetation on adjoining areas of the property where it may be needed to improve long-term
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shoreline stability and habitat. Paths or drives through buffers should be no wider than needed to
access the boating facilities and to meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
4. The applicant should install suitable trees and brush under the fixed portion of the piers to provide
complex aquatic habitat. They should be constructed and perpetually maintained (for the life of the
pier) in "Fish-Friendly" manner (Duke Power has this information).
5. Stormwater treatment should be provided for any parking lots and other hardened surfaces. Low
Impact Development (LID) techniques are encouraged. Information on LID practices and measures
can be found at www.lowimpactdevelopment.org.
6. The use of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and cleaners in close proximity to or over water should
be restricted.
7. State erosion and sedimentation controls measures should be strictly adhered to.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If there are any questions
regarding these comments, please contact me at 828/452-2546 extension 24.
Sincerely,
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Dave McHenry
Mountain Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program