20180819 Ver 1_More Info Received_20180813

Strickland, Bev
From: vultic <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 11:59 AM
To: Annino, Amy M
Cc: [e-mail]
Subject: [External] Re: 20180819 Riparian Buffer Authorization Add Info Request - Palmer,
2089 Starboard Ln
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Hello Ms Annino, et al,
I apologize for the delay of my response. A sudden, but expected death in the family had me in Myrtle Beach for a few
weeks assisting my brother and nephew.
Here is my response to the items you requested regarding the path on our property.
• The access trail is for pedestrian use only, not for use by motorized carts or equipment. Please confirm the type
of cart you intend to use on this trail. [15A NCAC 02B .0243 (6)] and [15A NCAC 02B .0243 (8)(a)]
• The "cart" is a Harbor Freight foldable trailer modified to allow one or two individuals to push or pull it from
the hitch end. It has a tire span of 62 inches and will allow us to safely transport recreational (Kayaks, tubes,
etc.) and maintenance equipment (power washers for dock and boat, etc.) to and from the house and dock in
a single trip.
• Grading is not allowed in Zone 1 of the Catawba Buffer. For path leveling in Zone 1, the surface of the ground
must only be disturbed within the footprint of the path. [15A NCAC 02B .0243 (4)(a)]
• As shown on the diagram I sent along with the request, the path we are requesting will be laid down almost
entirely in Zone 2 (no more than 20 feet from the 50 foot Riparian demarcation silt fence). There will no
planned disruption (other than replanting by hand) in Zone 1. Nearer the dock stairs/landing gravel will be
applied by hand over the existing terrain (which is fairly level) anywhere in Zone 1 up to the landing to the
dock stairs (already in place and properly permitted).
• Describe what sediment and erosion control measures will be installed to protect Lake Rhodhiss at the shoreline
during construction of the access trail.
o Your response indicated silt fence would be installed at the 50 foot buffer line. Please indicate how
sediment will be kept out of the lake from activities taking place in Zone 1 and 2. [15A NCAC 02B .0243
(6)]
o During the construction that will occur in Zone 2 a reinforced silt fence will be installed on the lake
side and along the entire run of the path (but still well within Zone 2 only) to prevent sediment from
entering Lake Rhodhiss. That fence will remain until the path is completed and replanting is done and
trees and woody plant have become established. Removal of fence will not happen until spring or
early summer 2019 at the earliest.
I hope these responses answer your concerns in this matter. Please let me know if there are any further
actions we are expected to take on this or any other open issue. FYI, on July 25th I sent a reply to your email
regarding issue you had with the Replanting Plan. Please acknowledge that my earlier email was received as
well as this. Also maybe an estimate on when we might expect to hear back with decisions.

Respectfully,
Gary & Debra Palmer
On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM Annino, Amy M <[e-mail]> wrote:
On June 14, 2018, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your application dated June 12, 2018, 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 items are
addressed:
• The access trail is for pedestrian use only, not for use by motorized carts or equipment. Please confirm the type
of cart you intend to use on this trail. [15A NCAC 02B.0243 (6)] and [15A NCAC 02B.0243 (8)(a)]
• Grading is not allowed in Zone 1 of the Catawba Buffer. For path leveling in Zone 1, the surface of the ground
must only be disturbed within the footprint of the path. [15A NCAC 02B .0243 (4)(a)]
• Describe what sediment and erosion control measures will be installed to protect Lake Rhodhiss at the shoreline
during construction of the access trail.
o Your response indicated silt fence would be installed at the 50 foot buffer line. Please indicate how
sediment will be kept out of the lake from activities taking place in Zone 1 and 2. [15A NCAC 02B.0243
(6)]
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 provide a response by or before August 25, 2018.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Amy Annino
Environmental Specialist —Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4656 office
amy.annino(cancdenr.gov
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70

Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
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