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July 21, 2008
Marilyn G. Richard
39 Log Gap Road
P. O. Box 272
Fairview, NC 28730
RE: Application for Certification under section 401 of the Clean Water Quality
Certification for the Cliffs Communities Corp Action ID # 200701619
Cyndi Karoly 1 '
NC DWQ J UL 2 ?11 2.008
2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
Dean Ms. Karoly,
First and most important: I would like to ask for a 1 month extension of the deadline
for submitting comments on application to the USACE from the Cliffs Communities for
their planned development (High Carolina) in the Fairview/Swannanoa area of
Buncombe County (Corp Action ID # 200701619).
I live on Old Fort Road in Fairview below where the proposed Cliffs development will
be built. I fear that our families water supply (well) will be polluted by the chemicals that
are necessary to keep a golf course in pristine condition. Will our water be drinkable
after years of applications of fertilizer, insecticides and fungicides that will be required
for the health of the golf course. What will that do to the health of my family?
In addition, I am extremely concerned about the amount of water required to meet the
needs of a large golf course. During these drought conditions we are experiencing in
Western North Carolina, I question if that is a wise use of water. Will our well run dry.
One of the tributaries mentioned in this application is a creek that runs on our
property. It empties into a stream that is frequented by fisherman and runs along side a
park were children play in the water, my grandchild included.
Last but not least: Given the fact, that a great deal of families live in areas that will be
affected by this development, I would strongly suggest that a public hearing on the matter
is imperative. What about the health of those of us that live down stream, especially
given the admitted impact on the waterways that pass through our neighborhoods.
Very Troubled,
Marilyn G. chard