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Winston, Joey
From:Office Mathis <office@mathislandscapes.com>
Sent:Thursday, January 4, 2024 11:23 AM
To:Winston, Joey
Subject:[External] Re: Request for Additional Information, Schweitzer Seawall, Jackson County (DWR #
20231643)
Attachments:230417 Schweitzer-L1.5 GD MH (LAKE).pdf
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Hi Joey! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and Happy New Year!
I will answer these to the best of my ability. ◣◤◥◦◧◨
1. 175 linear feet to be stabilized
2. Proposed slope of riprap is 2%. The riprap will be placed along the face of the boulder wall.
3. Sorry, about that, the riprap will only be 4‐6' waterward.
4. The dock will be constructed offsite and later placed in the water, securely anchored to posts in concrete on the
shoreline rather than in the water itself.
5. I am in contact with Shannon now thank you.
What does the timeframe look like for this to be approved? We'd like to get it finished this winter while the water is
low.
Thank you so much for your help!
Jessica Keener
Office Manager
Mathis Landscapes
PO Box 456
Tuckasegee, NC 28783
828-743-0710
office@mathislandscapes.com
On Fri, Dec 22, 2023 at 3:18 PM Winston, Joey <joey.winston@deq.nc.gov> wrote:
Mr. Mathis,
On December 20, 2023, 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. Please provide the proposed length of shoreline that is to be stabilized and include on project plans. [15A NCAC
02H .0502(a)(9)]
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2. Please provide the proposed slope of riprap placed in front of the boulder wall and include on project plans.
Please also clarify whether riprap will be placed along the face of the boulder wall. Please note that riprap is
required to be installed waterward of a bulkhead, including along its face, to protect aquatic habitat from
secondary impacts of the bulkhead. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(a)(9); 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)]
3. The project proposes to install riprap 10 feet waterward of the boulder wall for stabilization. Projects are
required to avoid and minimize impacts to surface waters to ensure remaining surface waters continue to
support existing uses. The shoreline slope does not appear steep enough to warrant riprap extending 10 feet
from the boulder wall when the boulder wall is 6 feet tall. Please explain why riprap must extend 10 feet from
the boulder wall. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(1)]
4. The project description states that the dock will be relocated and reconstructed. Please clarify whether pilings
will be installed within Lake Glanville and if so, how they will be installed. Please also include these pilings on
project plans along with details of the installation method. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(a)(4); 15A NCAC 02H
.0502(a)(9); 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2)]
5. Your application is for coverage under the Division’s General Certification 4502 (GC 4502), which is associated
with the Army Corps of Engineer’s (Corps’) Regional General Permit 30 (RGP 30). To be eligible for coverage
under GC 4502, the project must also qualify for the Corps’ RGP 30. Communication with the Corps has
indicated that the project, as proposed, will not qualify for RGP 30. Please reach out to Shannon Healy
(shannon.healy@usace.army.mil, 828‐271‐7980, ext. 4233) to determine the Corps’ requirements for coverage
under RGP 30. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(a); 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); GC 4502 General Certification Coverage]
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(c), the applicant shall furnish all of the above requested information for the
proper consideration of the application. Please provide your response by January 19, 2024. 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.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Joey
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Joey Winston
Environmental Specialist II, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: (828) 296‐4685 | Cell: (828) 785‐9171
joey.winston@deq.nc.gov
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