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December 22, 2015
Tryon Equestrian Partners, LLC
Attn: Jeff Brown
2659Sandy Plains Road
Tryon, NCJQ7D2
Subject: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tryon International Equestrian Center
Dear Mr. Brown:
DONALD D.VAN DER VA&8T
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DVVR#13-12O8V2
Polk County
On October 30, 2015, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your response to the
Division's request for additional information regarding the application, dated June 23,2O15,
requesting an Individual VV3t8r Quality Certification from the Division for the subject project. A
Public Notice was issued bythe U.S.Army Corps ofEngineers OnJuly 7,2O15. The Division has
determined that your application remains incomplete and cannot beprocessed. The
application ison-hold until all mfthe following information isreceived:
I. Provide more details regarding avoidance and minimization of stream impacts for this
w Proposed impacts RC1 and RC2 include 3 stream crossings that all result in access tmthe
same area. Your response indicated that two crossings are necessary toaccess two
different sections ofdevelopment. You further explained that the loop road was
removed tokeep commercial traffic separate from residential traffic. The roadway
associated with RC3provides a separate access tothe commercial section ofthe
development. Eliminate RC2 or explain why it is necessary in addition to RC3.
2. There are three fill slopes associated with the fannettesthat are proposed immediately
adjacent tostream channels onthe site. Clearly explain how sediment will beprevented
from entering streams during construction Ofthe project. [l5ANCA[O2B.O2lI(12)]
3. Provide details regarding how El will be constructed including whether an underdrain will
beinstalled, and how the hydrology Vfthe stream will bemaintained. [15ANCA[02B
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Pursuant 1DTitle 15ANCACO2H.O5O2/e\the applicant shall furnish all Qfthe above requested
information for the proper consideration ofthe application. Please respond in writing within 30
calendar days of receipt of this letter by sending three (3) copies of all of the above requested
information tothe 4O1&Buffer Permitting Branch, IO17Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1617. If all of the requested information is not received in writing within 30 calendar
days of receipt of this letter, the Division will be unable to approve the application and it will be
returned. The return ofthis project vvillnece5sitat8n3applicationtotheDkvisiOnforapprova|,
including ecomplete application package and the appropriate fee.
Please be aware that you have no authorization under the Section 401 of the Clean Water Act
for this activity and any work done within waters of the state may be a violation of North
Carolina General Statutes and Administrative Code.
Please contact Andrew Moore at828-296-4684Or or Jennifer
Burclette at 919-807-6364 or ig�!I!Iifer.burdet�te.Cq�Ld�gn_LLQy if you have any questions or
Sincerely,
4APk I—
Karen Higgins,5upervisor //
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
cc: Clement Riddle, [1earVV3terEnvironmental Consultants, Inc., 32 Clayton Road,
Asheville, NC288OI
US4CEAsheville Regulatory Field Office
DVVRARO 4OIfile
DVVR4O1& Buffer Permitting Branch file
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