NCS000395_EPA Carrington Letter_20230412

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION 4
ATLANTA FEDERAL CENTER
61 FORSYTH STREET, SW
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-3104
April 4, 2023
Mr. Edward Carrington
2211 Citation Court
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
Dear Mr. Carrington:
Thank you for your March 14, 2023, correspondence to Michael S. Regan, Administrator, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed development of a mixed -use subdivision in
the Town of Matthews, North Carolina. Your inquiry was forwarded to the EPA's Region 4 office in
Atlanta, Georgia, for response.
In your email, you expressed concern that the proposed development will have detrimental effects on
the environment, particularly the Yadkin River and its surrounding tributaries. Additionally, you feel
that there would be a substantial loss of forested lands and old tree growth due to the clearing and
grading activities in preparation of the proposed development.
You requested EPA's assistance to investigate the Town of Matthews' approval of the plan, and the
local Unified Matthews Storm Water Ordinance and regulations that could be circumvented in order to
facilitate development of this project.
EPA Region 4 reached out to local and state officials to investigate your concerns. We understand
Mr. Isaiah Reed, Stormwater Program Coordinator at the North Carolina Division of Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources (DEMLR), has since contacted you. Mr. Reed also contacted Mr. Rusty Rozzelle,
Chief of Surface Water Quality, Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services, regarding the proposed
site. According to Mr. Rozzelle, his department is aware of the challenges associated with the site. He
acknowledged that, while the rezoning has been approved, post -construction and erosion and sediment
control permits have not been reviewed or issued. You can reach Mr. Rozzelle at
Rusty.Rozzelle(a,Mecklenbur Cg ountgov.
We hope you find this information useful. If you have questions or need additional information from
the EPA, please contact Mr. Dan Holliman, Manager, NPDES Permitting Section at [phone].
Sincerely,
D E N I S S E D I AZDigitally signed by DENISE
Date: 202 04.04 11:47:39S 04DIA0?
Denisse D. Diaz, Acting Director
Water Division

Georgoulias, Bethany
From: Reed, Isaiah L
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 9:46 AM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany; Young, Brianna A; Holland, Brianna; Cook, Brittany; Broussard,
Brooklyn C; Farkas, Jim J; Sanford, Joyce; Tran, Kieu M; Lawyer, Mike; Clark, Paul; Evans,
S. Michelle; Holloman, Tevye L
Subject: FW: [External] Carrington Letter
Attachments: Control AX-23-000-3186 -Edward Carrington.pdf
All,
Please see below and attached correspondence from USEPA.
Just for reference, this is also the site that resulted in all of the discussion about jurisdiction and watershed delineation.
My interaction with USEPA about the site was prior to all of the watershed discussion.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Isaiah Reed, PE, CPSWQ, MS4CECI (he/him)
MS4 Program Coordinator
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone]
Isaiah. Reed(@ ncden r.iaov
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From: Mitchell, Mike <Mitchell.Michael @epa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 9:15 AM
To: Reed, Isaiah L <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] Carrington Letter
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Good Morning, Isaiah:
Attached is a copy of the Carrington letter that went out last week. Thank you for all your help in responding to our
request for assistance in this matter.