DWR 20231692 Carpenter Landscaping Project MORE INFORMATION REQUESTED

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From:Paul Carpenter <[e-mail]>
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Amie,

I hope this finds you well. I do have some questions that I would like to discuss over the phone or I
could meet you at your office if that is located around the Mooresville North Carolina area. I want to
make sure I get the information that you need this time to assist in making this decision.

Thank you

Paul Carpenter
704-575-1080

On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 08:36:26 PM EST, Hoy, Amie <[e-mail]> wrote:

Good evening,
After reviewing your application for an exception (minor variance) I need additional information.

1. Legible map with more details. You will need to provide the survey of the land including the 760’ contour, Zone 1
(30’) and Zone 2 ( 50’) buffers. Please provide these on your map that includes the fireplace/patio and the
restoration plan.

2. Please provide all measurements of your patio (sqft in Zone 1, sqft in Zone 2, total sqft). Please also include the
sqft of the steps/walkway that is shown on your drawing. Are those preexisting and approved or are you asking to
have those approved as well? What material are they made from?

3. I will need the sqft of the dock if any is located above the 760’.

4. Please show on your map where the septic field is and dimensions.
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5. Explanation of why the patio/fireplace could not be put in the “lawn area” or the area closer to the house that
would be outside of Zone 1 and possibly Zone 2. According to the map you provided there seems to be a large
area where a patio could be placed that would not impact the buffer or would minimally impact the buffer.

6. Explanation of why the included plan cannot be practically accomplished, reduced, relocated, or reconfigured to
avoid or better minimize disturbance to the riparian buffer, preserve aquatic life and habitat, and protect water
quality.

7. Plans for any best management practices proposed to be used to control the impacts associated with the activity.

8. Sqft of the stone swell that is in the riparian buffer. Does this stone swell already exist or are you requested this in
your application? Please review the Catawba River Basin Buffer 15A NCAC 02B .0614 regarding stormwater
runoff through the riparian buffer.
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9.
Your project will be considered ON HOLD until we have the proper information to continue our review. If you have any
questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Best,
Amie Hoy
Environmental Specialist II
Division of Water Resources
Office: 704-235-2200 | Cell: 984-789-0173
DWR website: https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources
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