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Ms. Karen Higgins
NC DWR, 401 Permitting & Buffer Unit SAN 0 8 2016
512 N. Salisbury Street, 9b Floor DEW -WATER RESOURJ
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 a auF R P R TTI
RE: Request for More Information
Tryon International Equestrian Center
Polk County, North Carolina
Action ID SAW -2013-02262; DWQ Project # 13-1200 v3
Dear Ms. Higgins,
Please reference the letter dated December 22, 2015 (Attachment A) sent by the NC
Division of Water Resources (DWR) in response to the permit application submitted by
C1earWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), on behalf of Tryon Equestrian
Partners, LLC represented by Mr. Jeff Brown. The permit application requested written
authorization for the impacts associated with development of the Tryon International
Equestrian Center. The comments provided by the DWR are listed and discussed below.
DWR Comment #1: "Eliminate RC2 or explain why it is necessary in addition to RC3."
As stated in the previous letter, the applicant has avoided 97.7 percent (64,669
linear feet) of streams on site; even so, RC2 (185 linear feet for two stream
crossings) has been eliminated from the site plan. An updated site plan has been
included for review (Figure 1). If it is determined that additional stream crossings
are needed at a later date for future commercial development, the applicant will
apply to modify the permit. If there is a need for a permit modification, sufficient
details and justification would be provided to review the project.
DWR Comment #2: "There are three fill slopes associated with the farmettes that are
proposed immediately adjacent to stream channels on the site. Clearly explain how
sediment will be prevented from entering streams during construction of the project."
Fill slopes associated with the farmettes have been redesigned so that they are 30 -
feet or greater from the adjacent stream channel (see attached map, Figure 1).
Additionally, standard sediment and erosion control measures would be utilized
on site. A sediment and erosion control plan would be reviewed and approved by
the DEMLR, Land Quality Section.
32 Clayton Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-698-9800 Tel

Ms.Higgins
01.07.16
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DWR Comment #3: "Provide details regarding how El will be constructed including
whether an underdrain will be installed, and how hydrology of the stream will be
maintained."
Stream impacts in the location of E1 would be comprised of French drains that
would discharge into the existing stream at the base of the fill slope. Treated--
stormwater would also be discharged adjacent to the stream. No water would be
routed out of the watershed; therefore, stream flow should not be reduced.
The applicant believes the information submitted in this package addresses all issues set
forth by the DWR in their letter dated December 22, 2015. Should you have any
questions or comments concerning this project please do not hesitate to contact me at
828-698-9800.
Sincerely,
Rebekah N. Reid � R. Clement Riddle, P.W.S.
Senior Project Manager Principal
Cc: US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh — Steve Kichefski

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Attachment A
DVWR Request for Additional Information
(dated December 22, 2015)

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 22, 2015
Tryon Equestrian Partners, LLC
Attn: Jeff Brown
2659 Sandy Plains Road
Tryon, NC 28782
Subject: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tryon International Equestrian Center
Dear Mr. Brown:
PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secrefnr7
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
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DWR # 13-1200 V2
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, 2015,
requesting an Individual Water Quality Certification from the Division for the subject project. A
Public Notice was issued by the. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on July 7, 2015. The Division has
determined that your application remains incomplete and cannot be processed. The
application is on -hold until all of the following information is received:
1. Provide more details regarding avoidance and minimization of stream impacts for this
project. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(f) and (g)]
Proposed impacts RCI and RC2 include 3 stream crossings that all result in access to the
same area. Your response indicated that two crossings are necessary to access two
different sections of development. You further explained that the loop road was
removed to keep commercial traffic separate from residential traffic. The roadway
associated with RC3 provides a separate access to the commercial section of the
development. Eliminate RC2 or explain why it is necessary in addition to RC3.
2. There are three fill slopes associated with the farmettes that are proposed immediately
adjacent to stream channels on the site. Clearly explain how sediment will be prevented
from entering streams during construction of the project. [15A NCAC 02B.0211(12)]
3. Provide details regarding how E1 will be constructed including whether an underdrain will
be installed, and how the hydrology of the stream will be maintained. [15A NCAC 02B
.0506(b)(3)]
Stale of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 607 6300

Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(e), the applicant shall furnish all of the above requested
information for the proper consideration of the 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 to the 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch, 1617 Mail 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 of this project will necessitate reapplication to the Division for approval,
including a complete 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 at 828-296-4684 or [e-mail] or Jennifer
Burdette at 919-807-6364 or [e-mail] if you have any questions or
concerns.
Sincerely,
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Karen Higgins, Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
cc: Clement Riddle, Clearwater Environmental Consultants, Inc., 32 Clayton Road,
Asheville, NC 28801
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
DWR ARO 401 file
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch file
Filename: 131200V2TyronlntEquestrianCtr(Polk)_401_IC_HOld2.dOcx