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k, , <br /> "`��,; uiur� f �itit aru 101 E. Orange Street 28 <br /> ■ P.O. Box 429 <br /> -0� HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA (919) 732-2104 <br /> ?G � 7 <br /> .... <br /> 27278 <br /> Mr. Edward B. Kirk, Planner II <br /> Orange Co . Planning Dept. <br /> 306F Revere Rd. <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> December 21 , 1992 <br /> Re: Governer's Grove <br /> Proposed Subdivision <br /> Dear Mr. Kirk: <br /> Thank you for your December 15 , 1992 letter and transmittal which <br /> were fowarded to my office for a response. For your information I <br /> have enclosed a copy of a synopsis of the State's Water Supply <br /> Watershed Protection Rules . I believe your own department is in the <br /> process of developing standards which mimmick those of the State. <br /> As you may be aware the Eno river has been classified as WS II (with' <br /> nutrient sensitive waters) . The most recent DEM interpretation of <br /> "critical area" applies only to Class I reservoirs which have an <br /> intake. The Town is still conducting a feasibility study which is <br /> due to be completed late next month. At this point it is anticipated <br /> that for the initial planning period through 2030. that an intake <br /> structure will not be constructed. However , the Town may at some <br /> time need to do so, in which case it would be wise not to preclude <br /> that option. The Town would therefore suggest that the "critical <br /> area" apply to this reservoir when the County adopts zoning for this <br /> area. <br /> I have also enclosed a copy of the proposed reservoir site for your <br /> information. The normal pool and flood ( 1/3 PMP) pool elevations are <br /> currently proposed to be 643 and 648 feet MSL respectively. The Town <br /> will be required to control a fifty (50) foot buffer outside of the <br /> normal pool elevation by easement or ownership. I emphasize that we. <br /> are currently in the study phase and these elevations (and even the <br /> dam site location) may change by the time that the design phase has <br /> been completed. <br /> Please call if you should have any further questions . <br /> Sincerely, <br /> ,5Y?e:,,,_ t- j' <br /> Thomas E. Hartye PE <br /> Town Engineer <br /> cc: Eric Swanson <br /> Marvin Collins <br /> Geoffrey E. Gledhill <br />