20190462 Ver 1_More Info Received_20190603

Annino, Amy M
From: William Nunn <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2019 12:26 PM
To: Annino, Amy M
Subject: [External] Re: DWR 19-0462 - Additional Information Required
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This is the list I plan on using when selecting trees. I noticed the list also includes shrubs and flower plants. Can I select
anything from the list or does it just have to be "trees"?
Bill
On Mon, Jun 3, 2019 at 12:22 PM William Nunn <[e-mail]> wrote:
Amy - Hopefully this answers your questions. If not let me know a time that will work for a call. Bill
1. Please provide a signed and dated copy of the application. If the application is not signed by the
owner/applicant, please provide an agent authorization letter delegating signature authority. A sample agent
authorization letter can be found on the USACE website. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(f)]
RESPONSE: Signed application page attached. Let me know if only sending the one page is acceptable.
2. Please clarify that any trees greater than 3 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) removed from Zone 1 of
the Catawba River Buffer will be replaced using at least 2 species of native hardwood trees.
RESPONSE: Confirmed. I will replace any tree 3 inches in diameter removed with 2 species of hardwood
trees. You previously provided a list of acceptable trees. I will select from the list. I rechecked last night and
I'm looking at approximately 6-8 trees. My assumption is I need to plant the trees somewhere within the 30
foot buffer.
3. Please clarify the location and extent of the buffer impacts from the construction of the stairs to Zone 1 and
Zone 2 of the Catawba River Buffer.
RESPONSE: Plan is to construct wooden stairs 4' wide from outside the buffer to the new 10'x12'
platform/deck. Plan is to build stairs using pressure treated stair stringers and treads, and installing 4' wide
landings using 4x4 posts. Stairs will extend from platform/deck to outside the buffer area. I'm trying to
minimize the number of trees taken down by routing the stairs between trees. Main area where I will remove
trees is in the area of the 10' x 12' platform/deck.
On Tue, May 28, 2019 at 4:22 PM Annino, Amy M <[e-mail]> wrote:
On April 12, 2019, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received an undated application. 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:
1.Please provide a signed and dated copy of the application. If the application is not signed by the
owner/applicant, please provide an agent authorization letter delegating signature authority. A sample agent
authorization letter can be found on the USACE website. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(f)]
2.Please clarify that any trees greater than 3 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) removed from Zone 1 of
the Catawba River Buffer will be replaced using at least 2 species of native hardwood trees.
3.Please clarify the location and extent of the buffer impacts from the construction of the stairs to Zone 1 and
Zone 2 of the Catawba River Buffer.

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 June 28, 2019.
Regards,
Amy Annino
Environmental Specialist — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4656 office
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2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
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