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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW8030404_Historical File_20180511ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary Energy Mineral& WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR. Land Resources Interim Director ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY May 11, 2018 Wilmington Housing Authority Attn: Katrina Redmon, CEO 1524 South 160' Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Subject: Modification of State Stormwater Management Permit No. SW8 030404 Sunset South High Density Subdivision with Infiltration Basins New Hanover County Dear Ms. Redmon: The Wilmington Regional Office received a complete, modified State Stormwater Management Permit Application for the subject project on January 10, 2018 with final information received on March 19, 2018. Staff review of the plans and specifications has determined that the project, as proposed, will comply with the Stormwater Regulations set forth in Title 15A NCAC 2H.1000 effective September 1, 1995. We are forwarding modified Permit No. SW8 030404 dated May 11, 2018, for the construction, operation and maintenance of the stormwater control measures (SCMs), built -upon areas, as well as the stormwater collection system and/or vegetated conveyance system associated with the subject project. Please replace the previously approved plan sheets CIA and C5 with the attached mndif,Prl and annrnwx #4 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 10, 2025 and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, and does not supersede any other agency permit that may be required. Please pay special attention to the permit conditions regarding the operation and maintenance of the SCMs, stormwater collection system, and/or vegetated conveyances; the limitation of built -upon area; modification of the project; the procedures for changing ownership of and/or transferring the permit; and the need to renew the permit. Please also pay attention to the permit conditions that requires the recordation of deed restrictions and protective covenants, easements, and the maintenance agreement, which must all be provided along with certification upon completion of the project. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in future compliance problems. The following modifications are included and covered by this permit: Infiltration Basin #4 has been redesigned as follows: a. The elevation of the SHWT has been increased to 24.5. b. The bottom elevation of the basin has been increased to 26.5. The existing basin will be filled in with clean sand between elevations 24.5 and 26.5. c. Due to the elevation increase, a bubbler box will be added at the inlet, with an invert of 24.5, with an open -bottom to facilitate drainage inside the box between storms. d. The overflow elevation provided in the basin is at elevation 30.75. e. The volume provided in the basin between elevation 26.5 and 30.75 has been slightly reduced, but is still in excess of the minimum required volume. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy. Mineral and Land Resources Wilmington Regional 0,diec 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wi-Imingtor., NC 28 405 910 796 7215 State Stormwater Permit No. SW8 030404 Page 2 of 2 If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing by filing a written petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). The written petition must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and must be filed with the OAH within thirty (3 0) days of receipt of this permit. You should contact the OAH with all questions regarding the filing fee (if a filing fee is required) and/or the details of the filing process at 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714, or via telephone at 919-431-3000, or visit their website at www.'NTCOAH.com. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. if you have any questions, or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Linda Lewis in the Wilmington Regional Office, at (910) 796-7215. Sinc rely, .X-, William . (Toby) Vinson, Jr., PE, CPESC, CPM, Interim Director Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Enclosures: Attachment A — Certification Forms GDS/arl: G:\\\Stormwater\Permits & Projects\2003\030404 HD\2018 05 permit 030404 cc: Amy Wang, Attorney for Wilmington Housing Authority, Ward & Smith (via email) Phil Norris, P.E., Norris & Tunstall (via email) New Hanover County Building Inspections Rob Gordon, P.E., City of Wilmington Public Services, Stormwater (via email) Beth Wetherill, New Hanover County Engineering (via email) Wilmington Regional Office Stormwater File State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy. R3incrz�i and Land Resources Wilmington Regional Offic,: 1 177 CiAinal Drive Cx4enr:iar Winnington. NC 28405 910 146 ,t 215 State Stormwater Management Permit Permit No. SW8 030404 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT HIGH DENSITY SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO Wilmington Housing Authority Sunset South Southern Boulevard at Adams Street, Wilmington, New Hanover County FOR THE construction, operation and maintenance of four (4) infiltration basins in compliance with the minor modification provisions of 15A NCAC 2H .1000 (hereafter referred to as the "stormwater rules') and the approved stormwater management plans and specifications and other supporting data as attached and on file with and approved by the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR or Division) and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 10, 2025 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. DESIGN STANDARDS This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of stormwater described in the application and other supporting data. 2. This stormwater system has been approved for the management of stormwater runoff as described i� � Section 1.6 of this permit. 3. The subdivision is permitted for 130 lots. Lots 1-125 and 127-130 are each allowed a maximum of 2,500 square feet of built -upon area. Lot #126 is allowed a maximum of 2,750 sf of built -upon area. 4. Approved plans and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference and are enforceable parts of the permit. 5. All stormwater collection and treatment systems must be located in either dedicated common areas or recorded easements. The final plats for the project will be recorded showing all such required easements, in accordance with the approved plans. Page I of 5 State Stormwater Management Permit Permit'No. SW8 030404 6. The following design criteria have been approved for the four infiltration basins and must be maintained at design condition: Basin # j 1 2 I 3 4 I a. Drainage Area, acres: Onsite, ft2: Offsite, ft2: 3.72 j 162,049 o j 7.02 1 305:775 0 5.23 227,903 0 12.32 . 10.94 1 1.38 b. Total Impervious Surfaces, ft2: Onsite; ft2: Offsite, ft2: 78,829 78,829 0 1 136,750 1 136,750 1 0 111,728 111,728 0 219,861 218,821 1,040 c. Design Storm, inches: ! 2.0 ! 2.0 2.0 2 d. Basin Depth, feet: 5.0 j 5.0 j 5.0 4.25 e. Bottom Elevation, FMSL: 21.0 24 24.5 26.5 j f. Bottom Surface Area, ft2: 1,613 3,662 6,644 10,875 g. Bypass Weir Elevation, FMSL: 25.78 27.12 j 27.36 30.75 h. Permitted Storage Volume, ft3: 19,667 65,701 ! 55,451 11 68,814 i. Type of Soil: Sand Sand j Sand Sand j. Expected Infiltration Rate, in/hr: 29 ; 29 24 35 k. Seasonal High Water Table, FMSL: 18.5 21 22 24.5 1 L Time to Draw Down, hours: 5 <8 <5 <4 m. Receiving Stream/River Basin: Cape Fear River / CPF17 n. Stream Index Number: 18- 71 o. Classification of Water Body: i Sc II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE The permittee shall maintain the vegetated runoff conveyances and the runoff collection system of swales, inlets, catch basins and piping at the grade, size, dimension, slope, elevation and location shown on the approved plans. 2. The permittee is responsible for verifying that the proposed built -upon area for the entire lot, including driveways and sidewalks, does not exceed the allowable built -upon area. Once the lot transfer is complete, the built -upon area may not be revised without approval from the Division. 3. The permittee shall review all proposed new and modified lot plans for continued compliance with the BUA limits specified in this permit. The plans reviewed must show and account for all of the existing and proposed built -upon area. 4. The permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have received approval for revised plans, specifications, and calculations prior to construction, for any modification to the approved plans, including, but not limited to, those listed below: a. Any revision to the approved plans, regardless of size. b. Redesign or addition to the approved amount of built -upon area. C. Further subdivision, acquisition, or sale of all or part of the project area as reported on the application. d. Filling in, altering, removing, relocating, redirecting, regrading or resizing of any of the vegetated runoff conveyances or runoff collection system components shown on the approved plan. e. The construction of any future built -upon area reported on the application. f. The construction of any areas of permeable pavement or #57 stone for BUA credit. g. Any other revision as determined by the Director. Page 2 of 5 State Stormwater Management Permit Permit No. SW8 030404 5. The stormwater runoff collection system and the stormwater control measures shall be constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with the permit documents and the approved plans. 6. The permittee shall provide the operation and maintenance necessary to assure that all components of the permitted stormwater system function at optimum efficiency. The appro ��ed Onar�ti^n and Maintenance Plan must "e followed in i� its entirety and maintenance must occur at the scheduled intervals including, but not limited to: a. Semiannual scheduled inspections (every 6 months). b. Sediment removal. C. Mowing and revegetation of side slopes. d. Immediate repair of eroded areas. e. Maintenance of side slopes in accordance with approved plans and specifications. f. Debris removal and unclogging of infiltration sand media, runoff collection structures, bypass structures, catch basins and piping. g. Access to all components of the stormwater system must be available for inspection and maintenance. 7. Records of maintenance activities must be kept and made available upon request to authorized personnel of DEMLR. The records will indicate the date, activity, name of person performing the work and what actions were taken. 8. On April 2, 2004, the permittee recorded the following deed restriction statements from the original 2003 permit in Deed Book 4260 at Page 742: (Note an references to the Division of Water Quality are understood to now reference the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources) a. The following covenants are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with State Stormwater Management Permit Number SW8 030404, as issued by the Division of Water Quality under NCAC 2H.1000. b. The State of North Carolina is made a beneficiary of these covenants to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with the Stormwater Management Permit. C. These covenants are to run with the land and be binding on all persons and parties claiming under them. d. The covenants pertaining to stormwater may not be altered or rescinded without the express written consent of the State of North Carolina, Division of Water Quality. e. Alteration of the drainage as shown on the approved plans may not take place without the concurrence of the Division of Water Quality. f. The maximum built -upon area per lot is 2,500 square feet. This allotted amount includes any built -upon area constructed within the lot property boundaries, and that portion of the right-of-way between the front lot line and the edge of the pavement. Built upon area includes, but is not limited to, structures, asphalt, concrete, gravel, brick, stone, slate, coquina and parking areas, but does not include raised, open wood decking, or the water surface of swimming pools. g. Lots within CAMA's Area of Environmental Concern may be subject to a reduction in their allowable built -upon area due to CAMA regulations. h. All runoff on the lot must drain into the permitted system. This may be accomplished through providing roof drain gutters which drain to the street, grading the lot to drain toward the street, or grading perimeter swales and directing them into the pond or street. Lots that naturally drain into the system are not required to provide these measures. Page 3 of 5 State Stormwater Management Permit Permit No. SW8 030404 9. The permittee shall prepare the necessary amendment to the recorded deed restrictions above to change the BUA limit for Lot #126 from 2500 sf to 2750 sf. Since the permittee no longer has standing to amend the covenants, the amendment will need to be voted on, approved and recorded by the Sunset South Owners Association after the transfer of this permit to the HOA. 10. Upon completion of the permitted modifications to Basin #4, the system shall be certified by an appropriate designer for the type of system installed. Basin #4 must be installed in accordance with the provisions of this modified permit, the approved modified plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. On August 15, 2007, the stormwater control measures Basins 1, 2 and 3 were certified by an appropriate designer for the type of system installed, that they have been installed in accordance with the provisions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. 11 The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted site does not meet one or more of the minimum requirements of the permit. Within the time frame specified in the notice, the permittee shall submit a written time schedule to the Director for modifying the site to meet minimum requirements. The permittee shall provide copies of revised plans and certification in writing to the Director that the changes have been made. 12. Prior to transfer of the permit to the Sunset South Owners Association, the stormwater facilities must be inspected by DEMLR personnel, and determined to be in compliance with all permit conditions. Any items not in compliance must be repaired or replaced to design condition prior to the transfer. Records of maintenance activities performed to date will be required. III. GENERAL CONDITIONS This permit is not transferable to any person or entity except after notice to and approval by the Director. The permittee shall submit a completed and signed Permit Transfer Application Form, accompanied by the supporting documentation as listed on the form, to the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources at least 60 days prior to any one or more of the following events: a. An ownership change including the sale or conveyance of the project area in whole or in part, except in the case of an individual lot sale that is made subject to the recorded deed restrictions, b. The sale or conveyance of the common areas to a Homeowner's or Property Owner's Association, subject to the requirements of Session Law 2011-256; c. Bankruptcy; d. Foreclosure, subject to the requirements of Session Law 2013-121; e. Dissolution of the partnership or corporate entity, subject to NCGS 57D-2- 01(e) and NCGS 57D-6-07; 2. The permittee shall submit a competed Permit Update Form to the Division within 60 days of any one or more of the following events: a. A name change of the current permittee; b. A name change of the project; c. A mailing address change of the current permittee; 3. The permittee is responsible for compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit until such time as the Director approves the transfer request. 4. Any individual or entity found to be in noncompliance with the provisions of a stormwater management permit or the requirements of the stormwater rules is subject to enforcement procedures set forth in NCGS 143, Article 21. Page 4 of 5 State Stormwater Management Permit Permit No. SW8 030404 5. Permanent seeding requirements for the stormwater control must follow the guidelines established in the North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. 6. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. 7. If the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement stormwater management systems. 8. The permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated for cause. The filing of a request for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance or termination does not stay any permit condition. 9. Permittee grants permission to staff of the DEMLR to access the property during normal business hours to inspect the stormwater facilities. 10. The permittee shall submit a permit transfer application, fee and supporting documentation as listed on the transfer form, to the Division at least 180 days prior to the expiration date of this permit. 11. A copy of the permit, the application documents, the O&M agreement, and approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee. Permit modified and reissued this the 11th day of May 2018. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION nterim Director By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number SW8 030404 Page 5 of 5 State Stormwater Management Permit Permit No. SW8 030404 Sunset South Stormwater Permit No. SW8 030404 New Hanover County Attachment A - Designer's Certification I, , as a duly registered in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time) the construction of the project, (Project) for (Project Owner) hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the project construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. The checklist of items on page 2 of this form are a part of this Certification. Noted deviations from approved plans and specifications: Signature Registration Number Date SEAL Page 1 of 2 State Stormwater Management Permit Permit No. SW8 030404 Certification Requirements: 1. The drainage area to the system contains approximately the permitted acreage. 2. The drainage area to the system contains no more than the permitted amount of built -upon area. 3. All the built -upon area associated with the project is graded such that the runoff drains to the system. 4. The outlet/bypass structure elevations are per the approved plan. 5. The outlet/bypass structure is located per the approved plans. 6. Trash rack is provided on the outlet/bypass structure. 7. All slopes are grassed with permanent vegetation. 8. Vegetated slopes are no steeper than 3:1. 9. The inlets are located per the approved plans and do not cause short- circuiting of the system. 10. The permitted amounts of surface area and/or volume have been provided. 11. Required drawdown devices are correctly sized per the approved plans. 12. All required design depths are provided. 13. All required parts of the system are provided, such as a vegetated shelf, a forebay, and the vegetated filter. 14. The dimensions of the system, as shown on the approved plan, are provided. CC' NCDEQ-DEMLR Wilmington Regional Office New Hanover County Building Inspections Page 2 of 2 NT4 /70Y3 PerNo, � A& l State of North Carolina (to be provided by i)WQ) Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM INFILTRATION BASIN SUPPLEAENT This form may be photocopied for use as an original DWO Stormwater Management Plan Review: A, complete stormwater management plan submittal includes a stormwater application form, an infiltration basin supplement for each system, design calculations, soils report and plans and specifications showing all stormwater conveyances and system details. I. PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: Sunset South ConftetPersda: Benjamin J. Quattlebaum, Il Phone Number: (910) 341-7700 This worksheet applies to: Basin No. 4 in Drainage Area 4 (as identified on plan) --- {from Form SNIU--101) IL DESIGN INFORMATION — Attach supporting calculations/documentation. The soils report must be based upon an actual field investigation and soil borings. County soil maps are not an acceptable source of soils information. All elevations shall be in feet mean sea level (fiinsl). Soils Report Summary Soil Type Sand Infiittation Rate 35.5 �r cflhrlsf (circle appropriate units) SHWT Elevation 2460 29;= faml (Seasonal Righ Water Table elevation) t.tltt1.1 Basin Design Parameters Design Storm Design Volume Drawdown Time Basin Dimensions Basin Size Basin Volume Provided Basin Elevadons Bottom Elevation Storm Elevation Top Elevation Form SWU-103 2.0 inch (I.S inch event for SA waters, I inch event for others) 47,124 c.f. p. I& *Or- Days alit '1 l oc .Zs 10(k.zo --gam- ft. x 88.24 ft. _ 73,608 c.f. Zir D 2Er-w f nsl 51.00 sme, fmsi $[. 0 fmsl Version 3.99 Page 1 of 3 /Vt 875 Izl11 I11 3 sq. (bottom dimensions) BY: �� a M. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST i'he following checklist outlines design requirements per the Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual (N.C. Department of Environment; Health and Natural Resources, February 1999) and Administrative Code Section: 15 A NCAC 2H .I008. Initial in the space provided to indicate the following design requirements have been met and supporting documentation is attached. If the applicant has designated an agent in the Storrnwater Management Permit Application Form, the agent may initial below. If requirement has not been aces, attach justifscation. Applicants Initials a. System is located 50 feet from class SA waters and 30 feet from other surface waters. b. System is located at least 100 feet from water supply wells. . c. Bottom of system is at least 2 feet above the seasonal high water table. d. Bottom of the system is 3 feint above any bedrock or impervious soil horizon. e. System is not sited on or in fill material DWQ approval has been obtained. f System is located in a recorded drainage easement for the purposes of operation and maintenance and has recorded access easements to the nearest public right-of-way. g. h. Drainage area for the device is less than 5 acres. Soils have a minimum hydraulic conductivity of 0.52 inches per hour and soils report is attached. System captures and infiltrates the nmofF from the first 1.0 inch of rainfall (1.5 inch event for areas draining to SA waters). Design volume and infiltration calculations attached. System is sized to take into account the runoff at the ultimate built -out potential from all surfaces draining to the system, including any off -site drainage. Calculations attached. k- All side slopes stabilized with vegetated cover are no steeper than 3.1 (NN). 1. A. pretreatment device such as a catch basin, grease trap, filter strip, grassed swale or sediment trap is provided rm Bottom of the device is covered with a layer of clean sand to an average depth of 4 inches. or dense vegetative cover is provided '60—n. Vegetated filter is provided for overflow and detail is showm on plans (Required minimum length is 50 feet for SA waters, 3 0 feet for other waters o. Flow distribution mechanism within the basin is provided. p. A benchmark is provided to determine the sediment accumulation in the pretreatment device. q. Runoff in excess of the design volume bypasses off-line systems (bypass detail provided). r. System is designed to draw down the design storage volume to the proposed bottom elevation under seasonal high water conditions within five days. A soils report and all pertinent draw -down calculations are attached. s. Plans ensure that the installed system will meet design specifications (constructed or restored) upon initial operation once the project is complete and the entire drainage area is stabilized. ECEIV G Form SWU-103 Version 3.99 Paget of 3 9 DEC 14 2017 BY: I4'. INFILTRATION BASIN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 1. After every runoff producing rainfall event and at least monthly inspect the infiltration system for erosion, trash accumulation, vegetative cover, and general condition. 2. Repair eroded areas immediately, re -seed as necessary to maintain adequate vegetative cover, mow vegetated cover to maintain a maximum height of six -inches, and remove trash as needed_ 3. After every runoff producing rainfall event and at least monthly inspect the bypass, Mow and overflow structures for blockage and deterioration. Remove any blockage and repair the structure to approved design specifications. 4. Remove accumulated sediment from the pretreatment system and infiltration basin annually or when depth in the pretrea{nent unit is reduced to 75% of the original design depth. T'13e system shall be restored to the original design depth without over excavating. Over -excavation may cause the required water table separation to be reduced and may compromise the ability of the systern to perform as designed. Removed sediment shall be disposed of in an appropriate manner and shall not be handled in a manner that will adversely impact water quality (i.e. stockpiling near a stormwater treatment device or stream, etc.). A benchmark shall be established im the pretreatment unit. The benchmark will document the original design depth so that accurate sediment accumulation readings can be taken. The measuring device used to determine the depth at the benchmark shall be such that it will give an accurate depth reading and not readily penetrate into accumulated sedim at B. !; 12.1 H When the design, depth reads eet in the pretreatment unit, the sediment shall be removed from both the pretreatment i d the infiltration basin. 5. If the Division determines that the system is failing, the system will immediately be repaired to original design specifications. If the system cannot be repaired to perform its design function, other stormwater control devices as allowed by NCAC 2H .I 000 must be designed, approved and constructed. I acknowledge and agree by my signature below that I am responsible for the performance of the five maintenance procedures listed above. I agree to notify DWQ of any problems with the system or prior to any changes to the system or responsible party. Print Name and Title: Benjamin J. Quattlebaum, 11, Executive Director Address: Phone. Signature: Note. The should not he a homeowners association unless more than SO% of Me lots have been sold and a resident of the subdivision has been named the president. a hiotary Public for the State of f \/���i'l�. Cet,�l is � tn� County of N t.,W �aAOef� , do hereby certify that �� j JA lyA �,tT C 6q (,-M, (personally appeared before me this day of & Y:,�t » 'Lpd ,and aclmovvledge the due execution of the foregoing infiltration basin maintenance requirements. Witness my hand and official seal. SEAL Signature commission expires - L7-5— Form SWU-103 Version 3.99 Page 3 of 3 ECEfVE DEC 14 2017 BY' STORMWATER SYSTEM NARRATIVE SUNSEET SOUTH &W8 030404 PAodifi cazko Wilmington, North Carolina For Wilmington Housing Authority 1524 South 16th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 341-7700 e Y 1 17y 6 ; ,y -'N�Q IN - December 2017 (Revised Ma7ch 2018) Prepared by: RECEIVE MAR 19 2018 gy;,5iv803G9L¢ NORRIS & TUNSTALL CONSUMING ENGMEERS, P.C. 1429 Ash -Little River Road Ash, NC 28420 (910) 287-5900 (910) 287-5902 (Fax) License # C-3641 N&T Project No. 17043 NARRATIVE Sunset South SW8 030404 Modification Receiving Stream Name: UT Cape Fear River Stream Class: SC Stream Index Number: CPF1718-(71) STORMWATER r"7 HAGEMENT MEASURES: This project was permitted in July 10, 2003 under permit number SW8 030404. The permit was modified on August 1, 2017 to allow for additional impervious area on lot #126 and added sidewalks. The permit was in process of being transferred from the current Permittee to the Sunset South Owners Association. During a compliance inspection conducted by NCDEQ, it was observed that infiltration basin #4 was holding wafter for a period of time beyond the permitted timeframe and expected timeframe. We ordered a"geotechnical investigation at and around basin #4 to determine the cause of the sluggish infiltration. Based on that report of October 20, 2017 by RFTS which is enclosed in this modification package, we are of the opinion that the SHWT is higher than that reported in the original soils reports used in the design. We have enclosed calculations that support raising the SHWT elevation to 24.5 feet. We are recommending that the existing flared end section of the 36 inch RCP entering the basin be removed and be replaced with a 4 foot by 4 foot bubbler box with a top elevation of 26.5 feet. We recommend that the bottom elevation of the infiltration basin be raised with clean sand to an elevation of 26.5 feet which will provide a 2 foot separation to the SHWT of 24.5 feet. Based on our calculations there is sufficient volume in the existing basin to contain the volume of 68,814 cubic feet and the design volume of 47,124 cubic feet. The temporary storage elevation to contain 47,124 cubic feet is 29.70 feet. The temporary storage elevation to contain 68,814 cubic feet is 30.75 feet. ECEIVE JAN 12 2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS OF SUNSET SOUTH THIS AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS OF SUNSET SOUTH ("Amendment") is made and entered into as of the day of by SUNSET SOUTH OWNERS ASSOCIATION, a North Carolina non-profit corporation ("Association"). RECITALS: A. Housing and Economic Opportunities, Inc., a North Carolina non-profit corporation ("Declarant") caused to be recorded the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements of Sunset South in Book 4253, at Page 668, and re -recorded in Book 4260, at Page 742 in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County (as amended and supplemented, the "Declaration"). The capitalized terms set forth in this Amendment shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Declaration unless otherwise defined or the context shall otherwise prohibit. B. Pursuant to Article XVII, Paragraph (1) of the Declaration, the Association may amend the Declaration with the affirmative vote of, or written agreement signed by, Owners of Lots to which at least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the total votes in the Association are allocated. Prepared by Ward and Smith, P.A., University Corporate Center, 127 Racine Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403-8705 Please return to Ward and Smith, P.A., University Corporate Center, 127 Racine Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403-8705 C. The Association has obtained the affirmative vote or written agreement signed by Owners of Lots to which at least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the total votes in the Association are allocated to amend the Declaration as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, the Association, pursuant to the authority set forth above, does hereby amend the Declaration as follows: Article XI, Paragraph (13) of the Declaration is deleted in its entirety and the following is inserted in lieu thereof: (13) The maximum allowable "built -upon area" on Lot 126 as shown on the plat recorded in Map Book 45, at Page 359 in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County is 2,750 square feet. The maximum allowable "built -upon area" on every other Lot in the Subdivision is 2,500 square feet. "Built -Upon Area" includes any area constructed within the Lot property boundaries and that portion of the right-of-way between the front Lot line and the edge of the pavement. "Built -Upon Area" includes, but is not limited to, structures, asphalt, concrete, gravel, brick, stone, slate, and coquina and parking areas, but does not include raised, open wood decking, or the water surface of swimming pools. All runoff from the Built - Upon Area on all Lots must drain into the permitted Stormwater Management Facilities. This may be accomplished through providing roof drain gutters which drain to the streets, grading the Lots to drain toward the streets, or grading perimeter swales to collect Lot runoff and directing them into the Stormwater Management Facilities or into the streets. Lots that will naturally drain into the Stormwater Management Facilities are not required to provide these additional measures. Lots within CAMA's Area of Environmental Concern may be subject to a reduction in their allowable Built -Upon Area due to CAMA regulations. The covenants set forth in this Paragraph (13) are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with State Stormwater Management Permit No. SW8 030404 as issued by the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources NCAC 2H.1000 and any amendments, additions or replacements thereof, or any such permit obtained by Declarant and relating to property annexed into the Subdivision by Declarant as provided herein (the "Permit"). The State of North Carolina is made a beneficiary of the covenants set forth in this Paragraph (13) to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with the Permit. The covenants set forth in this Paragraph (13) pertaining to stormwater may not be altered or rescinded without the express written consent of the State of North Carolina, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. Alteration of the drainage as shown on the approved stormwater plan for the Subdivision may not take place without the concurrence of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. The covenants set forth in this Paragraph (13) are to run with the land and be binding on all persons and parties claiming under them. 2. Except as expressly provided in the paragraph above, the terms and provisions of the Declaration shall continue in full force and effect according to the terms as modified hereby. [Signature Follows] IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Association, pursuant to the authority above recited, has caused this Amendment to be executed under seal and in such form as to be binding and effective the day and year upon recording this Amendment in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina. SUNSET SOUTH OWNERS ASSOCIATION (SEAL) By: STATE OF COUNTY OF I certify that the following person personally appeared before me this day, acknowledging to me that he or she signed the foregoing document for the purpose(s) stated therein, in the capacity indicated therein: Date: Signature of Notary Public Notary's printed or typed name My commission expires: (Official Seal) Notary seal or stamp must appear within this box. 021074-00030 ND: 4840-7191-2794, v. 1 Date Design NORRIS & TUNSTALL Wilmington, NC Sheet !1 i7 kALCONSULTING ENGINEERS P.C. 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Brunswick County, NC 3 Of -� Check Job For Job No. ►�0�3 td�-� prr, Dvw� Fort Z95 36 •�5 1•01144 X- /fl, 5 Z S 5F - 32,1'71 CF 1jdV, 64' Ice 13 CF 3 Z 6'7 I r:F = ! h o,L O • D S ��r`7 Ik R F4'2 sm October 20, 2017 Soils Engineering and Testing Services Norris & Tunstall Consulting Engineers, P.C. 1429 Ash -Little River Road Ash, North Carolina 28420 Attention: Mr. Phil Norris, P.E. Reference: Seasonal High Watertable Estimates Existing Infiltration Basin #4 Sunset South Wilmington, North Carolina RFTS Project No. 1618-17 Dear Mr. Norris: RFTS is pleased to provide testing services for residential development project Sunset South in Wilmington, North Carolina. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES AND FINDINGS As requested, our staff visited the site on October 12, 2017, to estimate the seasonal high watertable level at locations around the existing infiltration basin #4. The purpose of this testing was to provide current seasonal high water levels around this basin. In addition, two samples plugs were pulled from the bottom of the basin, and the visually classified the soil encountered. Seasonal High Watertable Estimate Hand auger borings were advanced at 3 locations to depths ranging from approximately 7 to 8 feet below the existing ground surface around the basin. The encountered soils were logged and visually classified by depth and a Munsell Soil Color Chart was used to determine the hue, value, and chrome of the visually distinct soil layers. Our soil logs are presented in Table 1. SHWT-i We estimate the ground surface elevation at this location was 28 ft MSL. Soils encountered at this boring location consisted of interbedded relatively clean sands (USCS Soils Group Sp,) through the boring termination depth of 72 inches below the ground surface. No distinct zones of soil cementation were encountered in the profile. Based on our experience with similar soils and comparisons of the soil coloration to the Munsell Chart, it is our opinion that the seasonal high water table occurs approximately 47 inches below the existing the ground surface. A measurement made 30 minutes after angering indicate a depth to standing water in the borehole of 55 inches below the existing ground surface. RF a Sop P Celebrating 10 Years o 781 Sioop Paint Lane $ f Sef^utcB Phone: 910-470-7450 Kure Beach. North Carolina 28449 tvtuw.rftsp'lle.eom Email: rftsdavid@gmail.eom Norris & Tunstall Consulting Engineers, P.C. October 20, 2017 RFTS Project'No. 1618-17 Page Two SHWT-2 We estimate the ground surface elevation at this location was 29 ft MSL. Soils encountered at this boring location consisted of interbedded relatively clean sands (USCS Soils Group `SP') through the boring termination depth of 72 inches below the ground surface. No distinct zones of soil cementation were encountered in the profile. Based on our experience with similar soils and comparisons of the soil coloration to the Munsell Chart, it is our opinion that the seasonal high water table occurs approximately 46 inches below the existing the ground surface. A measurement made 30 minutes after augering indicate a depth to standing water in the borehole of 57 inches below the existing ground surface. SHWT-3 We estimate the ground surface elevation at this location was 31 ft MSL. Soils encountered at this boring location consisted of interbedded relatively clean sands (USCS Soils Group `SP') through the boring termination depth of 94 inches below the ground surface. No distinct zones of soil cementation were encountered in the profile. Based on our experience with similar soils and comparisons of the soil coloration to the Munsell Chart, it is our opinion that the seasonal high water table occurs approximately 82 inches below the existing the ground surface. A measurement made 30 minutes after augering indicate a depth to standing water in the borehole of 85 inches below the existing ground surface. Soil Sample Plugs in Basin At the time of our site visit, approximately 12 to 18 inches of water was standing in the bottom of the basin. A hand auger was used to pull a plug of the soil from the bottom of the basin ay two locations near the edge of the basin bottom. The soils recovered at these locations were visually classified in the field. The soils in the upper 4 inches consisted of fine to medium sand with some Silt (USCS Soil Group `SM'), and some organic material. Below this sand with silt, clean fine sand ("JSCS Soils Group `SP') was encountered. CLOSURE Based on the seasonal high water level estimated from the soil colorations encountered in our hand auger borings, and the soil type encountered for the sample plugs pulled from the bottom of the basin; it is our opinion the standing water in the basin is the watertable level. Norris & Tunstall Consulting Engineers, P.C. RFTS Project No.1618-17 October 20, 2017 Page Three These estimates should be reviewed by appropriate regulatory authorities before finalizing the details of any civil design. Please find attached our field data and a sketch showing the approximate test locations. If you have any questions after reviewing this letter, please do not hesitate to contact us at your convenience. Sincerely, RFTS,PLLC Davi L. Winstead Field Operations Manager DLW/dhv Attachments Table 1 MunseR Soil Classifications Existing Infiltration Basin #4 Sunset South Wilmington, North Carolina RFTS Project No- 1618-17 Loc Soil Description SHWT 1 Topsoil Very Pale Brown fine SAND Very Pale Brown fine SAND Light Gray fine SAND Pate Brown fine SAND Light Gray fine SAND Brown fine SAND SHWT .2 Topsoil Yellowish Brown fine_ SAND Yellow fine SAND Palc Brown fine SAND Hue Value Chroma Depth Comments (in-) . 0-5. IOYR 7 3 5-17 IOYR 8 2 17-32 IOYR 7 1 32-47 IOYR 6 3 47-56 SHWT@47" IH2O@55" lOYR 7 2 56-67 IOYR 5 3 6702 - - - 0-4 IOYR 5 8 4-24 IOYR _ .._.. 7 6 24-46 IOYR 6 3 46-72 SHWT@46" /g20@57" SHWT-3 Topsoil._. - - - 0-6 Yellowish Brown fine SAND 1 OYR 5 4 6-17 Very Pale Brown fine SAND I OYR 7 4 17-45 )h7hite fine SAND ... 10YR 8 1 45-72 Very Pale Brown fine SAND 1 OYR 8 2 12-82 Very Dark Grayish Brown fine IOYR 3 2 82-89 SHWT@82" SAND /H606485" Gray fine SAND IOYR 6 1 89-94 elm i 1 r4 co Z O ON of Q U 2 �N RF'ao �en M:z 20Dzp ~,^^ Cl) }'n U) < V wwwzLU _ LL 0 v�?cn�a �: JAN 16 20i8 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA gY_SGV D?O, COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS OF SUNSET SOUTH THIS AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS OF SUNSET SOUTH ("Amendment") is made and entered into as of the day of by SUNSET SOUTH OWNERS ASSOCIATION, a North Carolina non-profit corporation ("Association"). RECITALS: A. Housing and Economic Opportunities, Inc., a North Carolina non-profit corporation ("Declarant") caused to be recorded the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements of Sunset South in Book 4253, at Page 668, and re -recorded in Book 4260, at Page 742 in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County (as amended and supplemented, the "Declaration"). The capitalized terms set forth in this Amendment shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Declaration unless otherwise defined or the context shall otherwise prohibit. B. Pursuant to Article XVII, Paragraph (1) of the Declaration, the Association may amend the Declaration with the affirmative vote of, or written agreement signed by, Owners of Lots to which at least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the total votes in the Association are allocated. C. The Association has obtained the affirmative vote or written agreement signed by Owners of Lots to which at least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the total votes in the Association are allocated to amend the Declaration as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, the Association, pursuant to the authority set forth above, does hereby amend the Declaration as follows: 1. Article XI, Paragraph (13) of the Declaration is deleted in its entirety and the following is inserted in lieu thereof: (13) The maximum allowable "built -upon area" on Lot 126 as shown on the plat recorded in Map Book 45, at Page 359 in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County is 2,750 square feet. The maximum allowable "built -upon area" on every other Lot in the Subdivision is 2,500 square feet. "Built -Upon Area" includes any area constructed within the Lot property boundaries and that portion of the right-of-way between the front Lot line and the edge of the pavement. "Built -Upon Area" includes, but is not limited to, structures, asphalt, concrete, gravel, brick, stone, slate, and coquina and parking areas, but does not include raised, open wood decking, or the water surface of swimming pools. All runoff from the Built - Upon Area on all Lots' must drain into the permitted Stormwater Management Facilities. This may be accomplished through providing roof drain gutters which drain to the streets, grading the Lots to drain toward the streets, or grading perimeter swales to collect Lot runoff and directing them into the Stormwater Management Facilities or into the streets. Lots that will naturally drain into the Stormwater Management Facilities are not required to provide these additional measures. Lots within CAMA's Area of Environmental Concern may be subject to a reduction in their allowable Built -Upon Area due to CAMA regulations. The covenants set forth in this Paragraph (13) are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with State Stormwater Management Permit No. SW8 030404 as issued by the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources NCAC 2H.1000 and any amendments, additions or replacements thereof, or any such permit obtained by Declarant and relating to property annexed into the Subdivision by Declarant as provided herein (the "Permit"). The State of North Carolina is made a beneficiary of the covenants set forth in this Paragraph (13) to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with the Permit. The covenants set forth in this Paragraph (13) pertaining to stormwater may not be altered or rescinded without the express written consent of the State of North Carolina, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. Alteration of the drainage as shown on the approved ECEIVE'ft JAN 16 2018 BY: stormwater plan for the Subdivision may not take place without the concurrence of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. The covenants set forth in this Paragraph (13) are to run with the land and be binding on all persons and parties claiming under them. 2. Except as expressly provided in the paragraph above, the terms and provisions of the Declaration shall continue in full force and effect according to the terms as modified hereby. [Signature Follows] JAN 16 2018 BY: IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Association, pursuant to the authority above recited, has caused this Amendment to be executed under seal and in such form as to be binding and effective the day and year upon recording this Amendment in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina. SUNSET SOUTH OWNERS ASSOCIATION (SEAL) LIM STATE OF _ COUNTY OF (SEAL) I certify that the following person personally appeared before me this day, acknowledging to me that he or she signed the foregoing document for the purpose(s) stated therein, in the capacity indicated therein: Date: Signature of Notary Public Notary's printed or typed name My commission expires: (Official Seal) JAN 16 202 BY: Notary seal or stamp must appear within this box. NORRIS & TUNSTALL CONSUMING ENGINEERS P.C. 902 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 343-9653 (910) 343-9604 Fax John S. Tnnstall, P.E. T. Jason Clark, P.E. March 15, 2018 Ms. Linda Lewis, E. I. NC DEQ Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources — State Stormwater Program 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 Re: Sunset South SW8 030404 NCDEQ Review Comment Response NT# 17043 Dear Ms. Lewis, 1429 Ash -Little River Road Ash, NC 28420 (910) 287-5900 (910) 287-5902 Fax J. Phillip Norris, P.E. RECEIVED MAR 19 2018 NCDEQ vwl."=111O We are responding to your comment e-mail of February 9, 2018 regarding the subject project as follows: 1. We have modified the calculations and supplement to reflect the top of storage elevation to be 30.75 feet. 2. Enclosed is the supplement form which has been initialed and dated by Ms. Redmon. 3. We have shown putting an opening in the bottom of the bubbler box which will allow water to infiltrate out should the water table allow it. 4. Based on our experience this basin has never overflowed, except perhaps in hurricane events. There have never been any erosion issues noted after these events. As such, we would prefer to leave the area as it is. You are correct that if an overflow did occur it will follow the path you described. We are enclosing two (2) sets of the revised plans, calculations and supplement for your continued review and approval. Sincerely, NORRIS & TUNSTALL CONSUL NGINEERS P.C. J. hillic9f , J P /ttw -16-18 response Itr to Linda Lewis (comments 02-09-18) Enclosures cc: Katrina Redmon NCBELS License C-3641 Lewis,Linda From: Lewis,Linda Sent: Friday, February 09, 2018 12:33 PM To: 'Phil Norris' Cc: 'k.redmon@wha.net'; Scott, Georgette Subject: Review Comments SW8 030404 Sunset South Phil I am reviewing the proposed modification to Basin #4 for Sunset South and have the following comments: 1. The emergency spillway elevation is at 30.75, so that will be the "storage elevation" for this basin, not 31.0. Please make the necessary changes to the calculations and the supplement. I did not catch this in the August 2017 review when the overflow swale was added. There appears to be plenty of volume provided at 30.75 to meet the 2" design storm volume that was originally permitted. 2. Please have Ms. Redmon initial and date the signature space on the supplement form adjacent to Mr. Quattlebaum's signature. 3. The addition of the bubbler box with a top elevation at 26.5, will cause standing water in some of the drainage pipes and catch basins, which have inverts below 26.5. That may not sit well with the residents, as it may lead to smelly stagnant water, mosquitos, and deteriorating pipes. Can the bubbler box be designed in such a way that it allows the standing water in the pipe system to slowly dewater into the basin? 4. You may need to specify some riprap or a concrete flume at the point where Basin 4 will start overflowing into the emergency overflow swale. 5. Please confirm that the overflow swale from Basin #4 will simply direct runoff into Virginia Avenue, where it will be collected by CB's 17 and 18 and directed into Basin #2. Please provide the requested information by March 9, 2018. Thanks, Linda Lewis, E.I. Environmental Engineer III Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Department of Environmental Quality 910-796-7215 Office Iinda.IevJs(a)-ncdenr.gov Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 to :, t i;rt'.l ': �l �•lR �,. !C ��-�:.� rt�.°.r ,.. \..♦ _i'!i1�..t i.. .. r l..w. ir�i-Ci ��! .• i1.�.t .:•f,�. `NS WARDANDSMITH, PA. ALEXANDER C. DALE, Attorney at Law 127 Racine Drive University Corporate Center (28403) Post Office Box 7068 Wilmington, NC 28406-7068 January 16, 2018 Ms. Linda Lewis N.C. Department Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 RE: Stormwater Permit No. SW8 030404 Sunset South, New Hanover County, North Carolina Our File 021074-00030 Dear Linda: P: 919.277.9100 F: 919.277.9177 acd@wardandsmith.com ECE1' E,"' JAN 2 2 920 We are writing to demand that the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality authorize and direct transfer of the above -referenced Stormwater Permit ("Permit") to Sunset South Owners Association ("Association") pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-214.7(c2). As you know, we represent the Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington, North Carolina ("WHA"), the permit holder. On December 15, 2016, WHA requested transfer of the Permit pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-214.7(c2) because all of the criteria required in this statutory provision were met. First, the common areas related to the operation and maintenance of the stormwater management system had been conveyed to the Association. Second, the declarant of the planned community had conveyed all of its lots to owners other than the declarant. Third, the stormwater management system was in "substantial compliance" with the Permit issued to WHA. We see no basis for the Department to fail to transfer the Permit. The statute specifically says the Department "shall" transfer a permit when these conditions have been met. The statutory conditions, which originated in Session Law 2011-256, were the only requirements in place at the time of WHA's transfer request. North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2H .1045 was not yet in effect. Presumably, the Department is failing to fulfill its obligation to transfer the Permit on the mistaken basis that WHA is not in "substantial compliance" to allow the Department to make the necessary findings and to make the transfer. However, this is a mistaken position. The "substantial compliance" required by the statute refers to the "stormwater management system" alone. The statute does not require all terms of the Permit to be substantially complied with, but that the "stormwater management system" must be in substantial compliance. ASHEVILLE GREENVILLE NEW BERN RALEIGH WILMINGTON www.wardandsmith.com WARDANDSMITKP.A. Ms. Linda Lewis January 16, 2018 Page 2 In the Permit, the Department requires WHA to prepare an amendment to the restrictive covenants of the Association to change the built upon area limit for Lot #126 from 2500 square feet to 2750 square feet. Permit Section II, 112. WHA has done so, and a copy of the Amendment is enclosed. The Department recognized that WHA as the permit holder does not have standing to amend the covenants, and therefore provided in the Permit that the "amendment will need to be voted on, approved and recorded by the Sunset South Owners Association after the transfer of this permit to the HOA." Permit Section 11, ¶ 12. The failure of an amendment to be undertaken and approved by the Association cannot be grounds for not finding "substantial compliance." Again, the substantial compliance required by the statute is with regard to the stormwater system, not all the terms of the Permit. Additionally, "substantial compliance" does not equate with full compliance. We recognize that there is an issue with one of the infiltration basins out of the four that operate on the Association's property. WHA is in the process of modifying that one basin. However, all other issues with the stormwater management system are in compliance with the Permit, and there can be no doubt that this rises to the level of substantial compliance, even if it is not full compliance. WHA demands that the Department fulfill its statutory obligation under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-214.7(c2) to transfer the Permit in accordance with North Carolina law. The Association, like other communities organized under the North Carolina Planned Community Act, was created to own, manage, maintain and operate common elements, such as the Permit and the stormwater management system, among other duties, moving forward. The Association's Articles of Incorporation specifically provides for the Association to accept transfer of the Permit and to maintain the stormwater management system. It is improper for the Department to refuse to fulfill its statutory obligation merely because an association is refusing to amend its restrictive covenants, especially when the declarant no longer has status to allow it to unilaterally amend the restrictive covenants. Please notify us immediately that the Department intends to fulfill its statutory obligation and transfer the permit to the Association. Yours very truly, Alexander C. Dale ND: 4813-0445-7306, v. 3 cc: Ms. Amy P. Wang (via email) Mail - jo.casmer@ncdenr.gov Page 1 of 1 Sunset South; Stormwater Permit SW8 030404 Casmer, Jo Wed 1/10/2018 3:35 PM To:k.redmon@wha.net <k.redmon@wha.net>; Phil Norris <pnorris@ntengineers.com>, The Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Lard Resources (Stormwater Section) accepted the Stormwater Permit Application and $505.00 fee on January 10, 2018. The project has been assigned to Linda Lewis and you will be notified if additional information is needed. Please be advised that no construction activities may commence until the Stormwater Permit is issued. Jo Casmer Administrative Assistant for DEMLR/Stormwater Section North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Department of Environmental Assistance & Customer Service 910 796-7336 office 910 350-2004 fax io.casmerO-ncdenr.gov 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Email cc, -respondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and ma;" b disclosed to third parties. https://outlook.office365.com/owa/?realm=nc.gov&path=/mail/sentitems 1/10/2018 Scott, Georgette From: Lewis,Linda Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 11:07 AM To: Amy P. Wang - 5516 Cc- 'Payne, John,'; Scott, Georgette; 'cmclain@ncdoj.gov' Subject: FW: [External] Sunset South SW8 030404 Amy: In the way of further explanation — the addition of runoff collection piping to any high density permitted project should ideally be added to the plans for review as part of a plan revision. On the 1-10 scale of compliance severity, it's a 2. In addition, the Division would recommend (can't require it) that the permit holder determine what the lot owner maintenance responsibility will be in the event that any of those pipes ends up causing erosion of the slope or if the pipe gets crushed by a lawn mower and needs to be replaced or if it gets clogged up. Perhaps the existing declaration of covenants and restrictions already addresses the situation of owner -added items? The Division is not a mediator between the permittee and the lot owners, nor are we the enforcer of the covenants on the lot owners — we're the enforcer of the permit conditions on the permit holder. Linda From: Amy P. Wang - 5516 [mailto:APW@wardandsmith.com] Sent: Friday, January 05, 2018 12:29 PM To: Lewis,Linda <linda.lewis@ncdenr.gov> Cc: 'Payne, John'<JPAYN E@ncdoj.gov>; 'cmclain@ncdoj.gov' <cmclain@ncdoj.gov>; Scott, Georgette <georgette.scott@ ncdenr.gov> Subject: RE: [External] Sunset South SW8 030404 FAi,T10; External email:. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Send all suspicious email as an attachment to report.sgRm9a nc gov_ Linda, Thank you for responding. This is helpful to know. I hope everyone in the Wilmington Regional Office is safe and warm in this weather. New Bern is not equipped to deal with 6 inches of snow in sustained sub -freezing temperatures! Amy From: Lewis,Linda [mailto:linda.lewis@ncdenr aovl Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2018 1:25 PM To: Amy P. Wang - 5516 Cc: 'Payne, John'; 'cmclain@ncdoj.gov'; Scott, Georgette Subject: RE: [External] Sunset South SW8 030404 Scott, Georgette From: Lewis,Linda Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 1:25 PM To: Amy P. Wang - 5516 Cc: 'Payne, John'; 'cmclain@ncdcj.gov'; Scott, Georgette Subject: RE: [External] Sunset South SW8 030404 Follow Up Flag: Flag for follow up Flag Status: Flagged Amy: Since the project is high density, the use of piping to convey individual lot runoff into the permitted infiltration basin vs. sheet flow or grassed swales, is not a violation of the permit. The high density permit language is specific in regard to requiring the runoff to be directed into the SCM- it does not specify how the runoff must be directed into the SCM. It would be a compliance problem / violation only if this was an SCM with a forebay, and the piping short-circuited the forebay, or came in too close to the outlet structure. Linda From: Amy P. Wang - 5516 [mailto:APW@wardandsmith.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 11:50 AM To: Lewis,Linda <linda.lewis@ncdenr.gov> Cc: 'Payne, John' <JPAYNE@ncdoj.gov>; 'cmclain@ncdoj.gov'<cmclain@ncdoj.gov>; Scott, Georgette <georgette.scott@ ncdenr.gov> Subject: [External] Sunset South SW8 030404 CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless venffed Send all suspicious email as an attachment to report spam@nc.gov. Linda, I understand from Phil Norris's office that the application for modification of the Stormwater Permit SW8 030404 to accommodate changes to basin #4 has been submitted to DEMLR to approve it. Thanks for your patience. I received some recent information from the Wilmington Housing Authority about the system out at Sunset South near basin #4, the subject of the mod application. It appears that two members of the Association have added piping to direct runoff from their home sites directly to the large stormwater basin. I have attached photos. Essentially they show the residence at 2336 Jefferson St. with three (3) 6" flexible black drainage pipes, that are identified in photos, coming from the gutter/drains, and terminating on the banks of the pond. Jim's hat was placed on the ground to facilitate location and scale of pipes. There are other photos showing the at 244 Virginia Ave. also with (3) 6" flexible black drainage pipes, leading from the gutter/downspouts, out to the pond banks. A silver pole was used to identify and facilitate direction of source. Phil Norris has verified that these are not part of the permitted stormwater system. We do want to know whether they are a violation of the Permit or whether they are allowed. Can you provide us with that information? Thanks for all that the DEMLR office does. Amy Amy P. Wang Attorney I LEED Green Associate Ward and Smith, P.A. 1001 College Court (28562) 1 Post Office Box 867 New Bern, NC 28563-0867 P: 252.672.55161 F: 252.672.5477 1 M: 252.675.7269 V-card I www.wardandsmith.com r If you have received this confidential message in error, please destroy it and any attachments without reading, printing, copying or forwarding it. Please let us know of the error immediately so that we can prevent it from happening again. You may reply directly to the sender of this message. Neither the name of Ward and Smith, P.A. or its representative, nor transmission of this email from Ward and Smith, P.A., shall be considered an electronic signature unless specifically stated otherwise in this email by a licensed attorney employed by Ward and Smith, P.A. Thank you. NORRIS & TUNSTALL CONSULTING ENGINEFRS P.C. 902 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 343-9653 (910) 343-9604 Fax 1429 Ash -Little River Road Ash, NC 28420 (910) 287-5900 (910) 287-5902 Fax John S. Tunstall, P.E. J. Phillip Norris, P.E. T. Jason Clark, P.E. December 11, 2017 Ms. Linda Lewis NC DEQ Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources — State Stormwater Program 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 Re: State Stormwater Permit Modification Submittal SW8 030404 Response to Notice of Inspection — Not Compliant Sunset South Wilmington, NC N&T Project No. 17043 Dear Ms. Lewis: In response to your letter of September 28, 2017, please find enclosed two (2) sets of plans for the above referenced project, one (1) set of calculations, one (1) copy of the Stormwater Narrative, one (1) USGS map, the original Division of Water Quality Stormwater Management Permit application, a revised Infiltration Basin #4 Supplement, and a $505.00 check for the permit review fee. Please review this information for approval and contact us with any questions or comments you may have. Thank you for your assistance on this project. Sincerely. NORRIS & TUNSTALL CONSULTING ENGINEERS, .C. I l ' rris, P.w 2-11-17 -s-sw-response Itr (LLewis-09-28-17) Enclosures cc: Katrina Redmon NCBELS License C-3641 Lewis,Linda 5W ,?a3o4-o 4- From: Lewis,Linda Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 2:34 PM To: 'Payne, John' Subject: FW: [External] FW: 17 EHR 05445 - Sunset South Owners Association v NC DEO - Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Request for Production of Documents John I've inserted updates to Interrogatory #1 below regarding the letters I received from AW and I arranged them in date order. Linda From: Lewis,Linda Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2017 12:08 PM To:'Payne, John' <JPAYNE@ncdoj.gov>; Scott, Georgette <georgette.scott@ncdenr.gov>; Sams, Dan <dan.sams@ncdenr.gov> Cc: Clark, Bonisha <bclark@ncdoj.gov> Subject: RE: [External] FW: 17 EHR 05445 - Sunset South Owners Association v NC DEQ - Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Request for Production of Documents John These are my proposed responses to the interrogatories and admissions numbered in order as listed in the document. Unless you direct otherwise, I will scan all of the emails and phone logs listed below and send them to you in a separate email: INTERROGATORIES 1. Date, type of contact and people involved with Amy Wang, any other persons at Ward & Smith, WHA or HEO. For simplicity, I refer to myself as "LL", to Georgette Scott as "GDS", to Dan Sams as "DS" and to Amy Wang as "AW": December 15, 2016 — letter from AW to LL January 10, 2017 — email / AW, K. Redmon, Karen Schraml, LL March 20, 2017- letter from AW to LL March 21, 2017 — email / AW, LL April 26, 2017 — email / AW. LL May 23, 2017 —email/ AW, LL May 24, 2017 —email/ AW, LL June 14, 2017 — Conference Call / AW, GDS, LL and DS June 14, 2017 — letter from AW to LL July 7, 2017 — email / AW, LL July 20, 2017 — email / AW, LL July 21, 2017 -• letter from James Conner to LL. July 2.6, 2017 — email / AW, GDS, LL, DS July 27, 2017 — Conference Call / AW, GDS and LL July 31, 2017 — email / AW, K. Redmon, GDS, LL, DS, Teriann Eubanks August 1, 2017 — email / AW, K. Redmon, GDS, LL, DS, Teriann Eubanks September 29, 2017 — email / AW, GDS, LL, DS, John Payne, Phil Norris, and James Conner October 27, 2017- letter from NW to LL All the inspection reports listed in Interrogatory #3. 2. Transfer of a permit to an unwilling partV. Before SL 2011-256 became effective, it was not possible to transfer a permit to an unwilling party. Both the current permittee and the proposed permittee had to sign the transfer form. At times, when a proposed permittee refused to sign the form, the Division had to remind the proposed permittee that the alternative to not accepting the existing permit was to apply for a new one of their own, which may not be as favorabie. However, DEMLR always encouraged the HOA and the permittee to work out a fair compromise to resolve any deficiencies. After SL 2011-256 became effective, the Division was allowed to transfer the permit to an HOA (willing cr not) without the signature of the HOA as long as the project was in compliance. 3. Date and persons involved in all inspections. Per BIMS, the following inspection dates and inspectors are noted: September 27, 2017 — DS and LL February 14, 2017 — DS and LL September 30, 2015 — Steve Pusey October 13, 2014 — Steve Pusey August 4, 2009 — David Cox March 18, 2009 — David Cox February 24, 2009 — David Cox 4. Describe each non-compliance, violation inconsistency, with the permit or the law, for the past 5 years. —As stated in the above -listed inspection reports. 5. Every requirement imposed on the permit holder regarding fees, inspection requirements, maintenance requirements and repair requirements. -As stated in the permit. 6. Annual cost estimate — UNKNOWN. This is not a factor that is considered when issuing a permit. If the permittee desired a system that didn't require a lot of money to maintain, then the consultant and the applicant should have gotten together and designed it that way before it was submitted for permitting. ADMISSIONS 1. Admitted - the permit holder is WHA. 2. Admitted - HEO is the declarant. 3. Admitted - WHA is not the declarant. 4. ?? HEO and WHA are not the same entity?? I'll let you answer this one. 5. %? We have no information showing WHA or HEO is a parent or a subsidiary of the other? I'll let you answer this one. 6. Admitted with reservations — The attorney for Sunset South Owners Association (SSOA), James Conner, indicated to DEMLR that we should not transfer the permit because of an alleged violation of the terms of the settlement agreement between WHA and SSOA. 7. Admitted — we have not transferred a permit to an unwilling party outside of SL 2011-256. All permit transfers done outside of SL 2011-256 were done at the request of the proposed FILED OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS 11/07/2017 4:09 PM STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER Sunset South Owners Association Petitioner, WIM NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy Mineral & Land Resources Respondent. IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS 17 EHR 05445 NOTICE OF HEARING G.S. 15013-23(b) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above -captioned case will be brought on for hearing before the undersigned administrative law judge as follows: DATE: December 13, 2017 TIME: 09:00 (or as soon thereafter as may be heard) PLACE: Brunswick County Administration Building Conference Room 2nd Floor 30 Government Center Drive NE Bolivia, North Carolina 28422 1. This hearing will be conducted in accordance with G.S. Chapter 150B and the Rules of Contested Case Hearings in the Office of Administrative Hearings, copies of which may be obtained at cost from Molly Masich, Director of APA Services or by accessing the OAH Web page at http://www.oah.state.nc.us/hearings/#Chapter3. L. Unless otherwise determined by the administrative law judge, the hearing will proceed in the following sequence: a. Call of the case b. Motions and other preliminary matters c. Stipulations, agreements, or consent orders entered into the record d. Opening statements e. Presentation of evidence; cross-examination f. Final arguments 3. All parties are hereby notified to bring to the hearing all documents, records, and witnesses needed to present the party's case. NOTE: IF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THE PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE, THE PARTIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE EQUIPM. NT. 4. Subpoenas may be available to the parties pursuant to 26 NCAC 3 .0114 to compel the attendance of witnesses or for the production of documents. 5. A party may represent himself or be represented by an attorney. A parry who is represented by an attorney must file a Notice of Representation within 10 days of service of this Notice containing the name, address, and telephone number of the attorney, unless the attorney has already corresponded with this Office concerning this case. TAKE NOTICE THAT A FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING MAY RESULT IN: 1. A finding that the allegations of or the issues set out in this Notice may be taken as true or deemed proved without further evidence; 2. Dismissal of the case or allowance of the motion or petition; 3. Suppression of a claim or defense; or 4. Exclusion of evidence. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF HEARING THE PARTIES MUST NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE CANCELLATION OF THE CONTESTED CASE HEARING. FAILURE TO GIVE TIMELY NOTICE OF CANCELLATION MAY RESULT IN A CHARGE TO THE PARTIES FOR THE COST OF THE COURT REPORTER OR HEARING ASSISTANT. SEE 26 NCAC 3 .0123(f). This the 7th day of November, 2017. Melissa Owens Lassiter Administrative Law Judge CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned certifies that, on the date shoe Hearings sent the foregoing document to the persons below, by electronic service as defined in 26 NCAC 03 enclosed in a wrapper addressed to the person to be Carolina Mail Service Center who subsequently will official depository of the United States Postal Service: James L Conner Calhoun Bhella & Sechrest LLP iconner@.cbsattomevs.com Attorney For Petitioner John Abb Payne N.C. Department of Justice jpayne, nedoj.gov Attorney For Respondent This the 7th day of November, 2017. vn below, the Office of Administrative named below at the addresses shown .0501(4), or by placing a copy thereof, served, into the custody of the North place the foregoing document into an Donna R Buck Paralegal N. C. Office .of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-6700 Phone: 919-431-3000 e Lewis,Linda From: Lewis,Linda Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2017 12:08 PM To: 'Payne, John'; Scott, Georgette; Sams, Dan Cc: Clark, Bonisha Subject: "E: [External] FW: 17 EHR 05445 - Sunset South Owners Association v NC DEQ - Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Request for Production of Documents John These are my proposed responses to the interrogatories and admissions numbered in order as listed in the document. Unless you direct otherwise, I will scan all of the emails and phone logs listed below and send them to you in a separate email: INTERROGATORIES 1. Date, type of contact and people involved with Amy Wang, any other persons at Ward & Smith, WHA or HEO. For simplicity, I refer to myself as "LL", to Georgette Scott as "GDS", to Dan Sams as "DS" and to Amy Wang as "AW": June 14, 2017 — Conference Call / AW, GDS, LL and DS July 27, 2017 — Conference Call / AW, GDS and LL September 29, 2017 — email / AW, GDS, LL, DS, John Payne, Phil Norris, and James Conner August 1, 2017 — email / AW, K. Redmon, GDS, LL, DS, Teriann Eubanks July 31, 2017 — email / AW, K. Redmon, GDS, LL, DS, Teriann Eubanks July 26, 2017 — email / AW, GDS, LL, DS July 20, 2017 — email / AW, LL L9,+krS rece���e July 7, 2017 — email / AW, LL Oc i. 27 h/ L L May 24, 2017 —email / AW, LL Dec i S �� ,A,� fv G � S May 23, 2017 — email / AW, LL Aprii 26, 2017 — email / AW, LL ju1 2.1 V4-7 Jaiftt) Coh"4- March 21, 2017 —email / AW, LL file- zor? /+IV lb 61- Uri / ¢ *zol,7 L L January 10, 2017 —email /AW, K. Redmon, Karen ScPaml, LL 2. Transfer of a permit to an unwilling pagy. Before SL 2011-256 became effective, it was not possible to transfer a permit to an unwilling party. Both the current permittee and the proposed permittee had to sign the transfer form. At times, when a proposed permittee refused to sign the form, the Division had to remind the proposed permittee that the alternative to not accepting the existing permit was to apply for a new one of their own, which may not be as favorable. However, DEMLR always encouraged the HOA and the permittee to work out a fair compromise to resolve any deficiencies. After SL 2011-256 became effective, the Division was allowed to transfer the permit to an HOA (willing or not) without the signature of the HOA as long as the project was in compliance. 3. Date and persons involved in all inspections. Per BIMS, the following inspection dates and inspectors are noted: September 27, 2017 — DS and LL Febfuaryf 14, 2017 — DS and LL September 30, 2015 — Steve Pusey October 13, 2014 — Steve Pusey August 4, 2009 — David Cox March 18, 2009 — David Cox February 24, 2009 — David Cox 4. Describe each non-compliance, violation inconsistency, with the permit or the law, for the past 5 years. — As stated in the above -listed inspection reports. 5. Every requirement imposed on the permit holder regarding fees, inspection requirements. maintenance requirements and repair requirements. -As stated in the permit. 6. Annual cost estimate — UNKNOWN. This is not a factor that is considered when issuing a permit. If the permittee desired a system that didn't require a lot of money to maintain, then the consultant and the app:icant should have gotten together and designed it that way before it was submitted for permitting. ADMISSIONS 1. Admitted - the permit holder is WHA. 2. Admitted - HEO is the declarant. 3. Admitted - WHA is not the declarant. 4. ?? HEO and WHA are not the same entity?? I'll let you answer this one. 5. ?? We have no information showing WHA or HEO is a parent or a subsidiary of the other? I'll let you answer this one. 6. Admitted with reservations — The attorney for Sunset South Owners Association (SSOA), James Conner, indicated to DEMLR that we should not transfer the permit because of an alleged violation of the terms of the settlement agreement between WHA and SSOA. 7. Admitted — we have not transferred a permit to an unwilling party outside of SL 2011-256. All permit transfers done outside of SL 2011-256 were done at the request of the proposed permittee. Whether the proposed permittee wants the permit is irrelevant. They are required to have a permit, too or they will be in violation of NCGS 143-215. 8. For attorney — certify that EX A is a true copy of the declaration. 9. For attorney — certify that EX B is a true copy of the Article of Incorporation. 10. For attorney — certify that EX C is a true copy of DEMLR's August 2 2017 letter to Mr. Conner. It looks correct. 11.Admitted with reservations —the HOA has not signed an O&M agreement, but under SL 2011- 256, they are not required to. 12.Admitted with reservations — the BUA limit has been exceeded, but the permit was modified to reflect a new BUA allocation for the lot in question. A copy of the recorded amendment to legally change that lot's BUA limit has not been provided because only the HOA can amend the covenants. It is understood that the HOA will have to approve the amendment and provide a copy to the Division after they become the permittee of record. 13.Admitted — Basin #4 is not in compliance with the permit. It is not drawing down within 5 days. A modification is in the works to address the problem. 14.1 think they have referred to Exhibit C twice?? Once for the August 2, 2017 letter to Mr. Conner and again for DEMLR's September 28, 2017 letter to WHA?? I'll let you address that, but it looks right to me. Linda From: Payne, John [mailto:JPAYNE@ncdoj.gov] Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 9:45 AM To: Scott, Georgette <georgette.scott@ncdenr.gov>; Lewis,Linda <linda.lewis@ncdenr.gov>; Sams, Dan <dan.sams@ncdenr.gov> Cc: Clark, Bonisha <bclark@ncdoj.gov> Subject: RE: [External] FW: 17 EHR 05445 - Sunset South Owners Association v NC DEQ - Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Request for Production of Documents CCU *14, External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Send all suspicious email as an attachment to re�ort.s�am�a s�c.gov. No problem. I will do what I can cn the PHI's and we can catch up nez week. Thanks Georgette. John John A. Payne North Carolina Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Environmental Division (919) 716-6969 jpayne�ncdoi.na_v, 1,14 W. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27603 Please note messages to or from this address may be public records. From: Scott, Georgette [mailto:_geor�e te.scett@nccjenr:g_av] Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 9:43 AM To: Payne, John; Lewis,Linda; Sams, Dan Cc: Clark, Bonisha Subject: RE: [External] FW: 17 EHR 05445 - Sunset South Owners Association v NC DEQ - Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Request for Production of Documents Linda is out this week. Georgette Scott State Stormwater Program Supervisor Department of Environmental Quality Office (910) 796 7215 Fax (910) 350-2004 Georgette Scottncdenr.gov_ 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 "No; ping Compar - �.,T .r '�.. .. . . From: Payne, John [rr_ailto:JPAYNE@ncdci.-ruv] Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 3:50 PM To: Lewis,Linda <iinda.lewis a .acwi--nr.iTov>; Scott, Georgette <gOorge:ae ;;rott'LOnc-- .� dQnr>; Sams, Dan <dan.surr:sL:)ncc anr.gov> Cc: Clark, Bonisha <�clar (rznccloi�ov> Subject: [External] FW: 17 EHR 05445 - Sunset South Owners Association v NC DEQ - Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Request for Production of Documents CA:i'MIN> External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Send all suspicious eimail as an attachment to rc-�rt..�a?n�c nc_gov. All, We have received discovery in this case, which we have to answer. There are not a ton of quest^ons. We can go over which ones are appropriate for you all to answer and which ones Bonisha and I answer. Some aro obvious and feel free to answer at any time. I am finishing up a criminal brief tomorrow and early Thursday, but will get on this as soon as it's completed. I just wanted to get it in your hands sooner than late. I also want to talk to you all about how to proceed with our defense since we have not issued the permit. I will give you all a call. Thanks, John John A. Payne North Carolina Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General F Environmental Division (919) 716-6969 ipayne(@ncdow.gov 11.4 W. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27603 Please note messages to or from this address may be public records. From: Christine Paone [mailto:cpaono.@ ' -- terneys.com] Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 4:26 PM To: Payne, John Cc: Clark, Bonisha; Jim Conner Subject: 17 EHR 05445 - Sunset South Owners Association v NC DEQ- Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Request for Production of Documents Good afternoon, Mr. Payne: Attached is a courtesy copy of Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Request for Production of Documents with regard to the above -referenced matter. i his document will also be served upon your office via US Mail today. Have a wonderful day. Sincerely, Christine M. Paone Paralegal to James L. Conner, II Christine M. Paone Paralegal 919-887-2609 direct f''��i►r3�tn I�#hr�l�a �- �n�hrrr'� � i Ss 4819 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 400 Durham, North Carolina 27703 www.cbsattorneys.com This electronic message contains information from the law firm of Calhoun, Bhella & Sechrest, LLP. The contents may be privileged and confidential and are intended for the use of the intended addressee(s) only. If you are not an intended addressee, note that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact me at cpaonecbsattorneys.r_om STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER SUNSET SOUTH OWNERS ASSOCIATION Petitioner, V. NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT QUALITY, DIVISION OF ENERGY MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES, Respondent. IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS 17 EHR 05445 PETITIONER'S FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES, REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS AND REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS NOW COMES Petitioner, Sunset South Owners Association (hereinafter "Petitioner") pursuant to Rules 33, 34 and 36 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, and serves upon Respondent. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy Mineral and Land Resources (hereinafter "Respondent") the following First Set of Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Request for Production of Documents: INSTRUCTIONS The Interrogatories are made pursuant to Rule 33 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. You are required to answer these Interrogatories within thirty (30) days under oath and you are required to furnish all information available to you, including information in the possession of your attorney or any Person acting in your or your attorney's behalf, and not merely such information as is known of your own Personal knowledge. If any interrogatory cannot be answered in full, answer to the extent possible and specify reasons for inability to answer. The Requests for Production of Documents are made pursuant to Rule 34 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. In response to the Requests for Production, you are requested to produce for inspection and copying all Documents described below which are in your possession, custody or control at the offices of Calhoun, Bhella & Sechrest, LLP, 4819 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 400, Durham, North Carolina 27703, within thirty (30) days after service hereof. In lieu of producing originals for inspection and copying, Petitioners will accept copies delivered at the above Address within thirty (30) days after service hereof. The Requests for Admission are made pursuant to Rule 36 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and request that you admit the truth of the matters of fact set forth in these requests for the purposes of this action only and subject to all. pertinent objections to admissibility which may be interposed at trial. Each of these matters of which an admission is requested shall be deemed admitted, unless within thirty days you serve on Petitioner admissions, denials, or objections as provided for in Rule 36 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. A denial shall fairly meet the substance of the requested admission, and when good faith requires that a party qualify his answer or deny only a part of the matter of which an admission is requested, he shall specify so much of it as is true and qualify or deny the remainder. An answering party may not give lack of information or knowledge as a reason for failure to admit or deny unless he states that he has made reasonable inquiry and that the information known or readily obtainable by him is insufficient to enable him to admit or deny. You are reminded that you are under a duty to seasonably supplement your answers to these Interrogatories, Admissions and Requests and to seasonably amend a prior response if you obtain information upon the basis of which (a) you know that the response was incorrect when made, or (b) you know that the response, though correct when made, is no longer true. Any such supplemental response is to be filed and served upon counsel of record for the Respondent within fifteen (15) days after receipt of such information. DEFINITIONS and INSTRUCTIONS Unless otherwise indicated, the following definitions shall be applicable to these Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Request for Production of Documents: 1. "Address" shall mean the street number, street name, city, and state of the Person, business or other entity. 2. "Complaint," "Petition" or "Litigation" shall mean the Petition filed on August 15, 2017 in the Office of Administrative Hearings bearing the case number 17 EHR 05445 and all subsequent supplemental and amended complaints and all judicial disputes or actions flowing therefrom. 3. The word " locument" as used herein shall be interpreted J its broadest sense to include any medium that stores, records, or preserves information that is in or subject to the possession, custody, or control of Respondent, however generated or received. Documents shall include, without limitation: all originals and non -identical copies and reproductions, whether different from the original by reason of any notation made on such copies or otherwise (including without limitation all drafts, modifications, changes and amendments), of all written, reported, recorded, or graphic matter within the scope of North Carolina Rule of Civil Procedure 26, however produced or reproduced, which is now, or was at any time, in the possession, custody, or control of Petitioner and/or its agent(s) including, but not limited to, all reports, memoranda, notes (including reports, memoranda, and notes of conversations and conferences), financial reports, statistics, records, letters, envelopes, telegrams, messages, studies, analyses, books, articles, magazines, newspapers, booklets, circulars, bulletins, notices, instructions, accounts, pamphlets, pictures, films, microfiche, microfilm, motion pictures, maps, contracts, work papers, arithmetical computations, minutes of all communications of any type (including inter- and intra-office 2 communications), purchase orders, invoices, statements of account, questionnaires, receipts, returns, summaries, applications,, permits, plans, drawings, surveys, graphs, file wrappers, indices, telephone calls, meetings or printouts, teletypes, telefax, worksheets, recordings, video or audio tapes, punch cards, removable computer storage media such as tapes, discs and cards, magnetic tapes, drives, data cells, drums, printouts, Document image files, x-rays, hard drives, broken or discarded hard drives, mainframes, LANs, file servers, servers, PCs, PDAs, Personal cellular telephones, company -issued cellular telephones, `Blackberry" devices, "Treo" devices, iPhones, any other hand-held communication and/or data storage devices, flash drives, external hard drives, compact flash memory cards, memory sticks, zip drives, CD-ROMs, CD- RWs, DVDs, DVD- ROM, DVD-R, DVD recordable drives, floppy discs, optical discs, files and tapes, external hard drives, voicemails, archived tapes, computer and network activity logs, printouts, screen prints and screen "captures" of websites on the Internet and the company's intranet, Web pages, databases, spreadsheets, software, records and electronic data contained in off -site storage, e-mail and attachments, "deleted" e-mail, portable laptop computers, magnetic, optical or electronic recordings and other data compilations from which information may be obtained. 4. "Identify" or "identification," when used with reference to a Person, shall mean to state the full name, present or last known Address of said Person, telephone number(s) and email Address(es). 5. "Identify" or "identification," when used with reference to a Document, shall mean to state its date, author or signer, type of Document and all other means of identifying it and its present or last known location or custodian; if any Document was, but no longer, is in your possession, custody, or control, state what disposition was made of it and the reason for its disposition. 6. "Identify" or "identification," when used with reference to an oral communication, conference or meeting means to state the date of the communication, conference or meeting, the identity of all parties to the communication, conference or meeting, and to state the subject matter of the communication, conference or meeting, and the general substance of what was said and/or transpired. 7. The words "or" and "and" each mean "and/or." &. The phrases "relating to," "relate to" and "related to" are used in their broadest sense, and mean exposing, explaining, summarizing, detailing, listing, compiling, noting, proposing, terminating or otherwise referring or pertaining to the subject matter of the request. 9. "Person" shall mean any individual, partnership, firm, association, corporation or other business, governmental or legal entity. 10. "You" or "Your" shall mean the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy Mineral and Land Resources and each of its attorneys, employees, agents, and representatives and all other Persons acting on its behalf. 3 11. "Respondent" shall mean the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy Mineral and Land Resources as well as its attorneys, employees, agents, or representatives and all other Persons acting on its behalf. 12. "Petitioner" shall mean Sunset South Owners Association. 13. "WHA" means the Wilmington Housing Authority, and if appropriate in context, its employees, directors, officers, attorneys, agents, and associates. 14. "HEO" means Housing and Economic Opportunities, Inc., and if appropriate in context, its employees, directors, officers, attorneys, agents, and associates. 15. "Permit" and "the Permit" mean State Stormwater Management Permit No. SW8 030404, or the state stormwater permit covering Sunset South neighborhood if known by a different number. 16. The "Stormwater System" is the stormwater system permitted under the Permit. 17. All requested Documents are to be produced i Eorm]at INTERROGATORIES 1. Identify by date, people involved, and type of contact (e.g. email, telephone, letter, in person) each contact You have had with Amy Wang, other persons at Ward & Smith law firm, and any other representative of WHA or HEO regarding Sunset South, the Stormwater System, or the Permit. ANSWER: Uu4.e ¢ 2ZO i Tv/, . Zi 2Dl'7 Zy Z00 ZUr? C21I GD516LI DS C'2l I G DS GL 2hr2i ( G PS G (.10 3'% 3G�701 p2r,C,Q �rll �/C/17'x/ 2 US/ b 5 /Ter,' an n i�af,iC S' 2. If there are situations in which You would transfer a permit to an entity or Person who did not request and does not want the permit, other than from a declarant to an owner's association as authorized under N.C. Gen. Stat. Section 143-214.7(c2), Identify every such other _ situation. If there are none, answer "None". kfi ZG// SL, hoc? e- FfQc Q ANSWER: i S in Cc," P I -J j C4L . � GDS((�s l TU( Z(0 wI ���� --Uul 2b Zot ? / 2M2�1 C.L am L o� Z011 M Z¢ l GL�lly 4 � Z 3 emar( L,16 o S ,O // ZG .elh,all buf 19 NI2�- 2iea ?r G� oI y 72h /0j V&dM0,) /�v, sc�ir' n l LC 3. State the date of and persons involved in every inspection of the Stormwater System in which You have beenj�?Iveor of which You ar aw ANS` EuR: 2—� �- S 2.2 —27-17 3-/Y.D9 0of V C 4. Describe each non-compliance, Permit vic'1��ft5,,�cd�rSistenIdy'ith the Permit, and violation of or inconsistency with applicable law and regulation, of the Sunset South Stormwater System both presently and over the past five years. 1 ANSWER: 1.5 5f2T2c( /,i f- r/'� OOJ� M510'C-� Gh r,0fs. CcyDje! fflr^oodd 0` Describe every requirement imposed on the holder of the Permit regarding the Stormwater System, including but not limited to: fees, inspection requirements, maintenance requirements, repair requirements. ANSWER: '4 f sf2T.2� /" h 6. Estimate the annual cost to the Permit holder of meeting those requirements. --�/ ANSWER: On��� — h� 2 Iced ✓ ir1 Jc-e da5i5nao—I GGv15017f d ? ,P �2lr�%��l ��l ovr� JJ� �s Gv.3 S f zf bake_ caligSiJM , nY •�(.e �rvJ �G7F 7. As to each Request for Admission to which You have answered other than "Admitted", describe in full every reason for Your non -admission. ANSWER: REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS i. Admit that ti�e1Permit holder is WHA. ANSWER: Yes 7d''(J'+s? — 2c'm t-"eW 2. Admit that HEO is the Declarant under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements of Sunset South (attached as Exhibit A). ANSWER: Y2 3.Admit that WHA is not the Declarant under Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements of Sunset South (attached as Exhibit A). ANSWER: y,, f — fY'rc� 4. Admit that HEO and WHA are not the same entity. 5. Admit that You have no information showing that either WHA or HEO is a parent or subsidiary of the other. 2 ANSWER: 6. Admit that Sunset South Owners Association has indicated to You that it does not want the Permit transferred to it. ANSWER: Y Z5 3 7. Admit that in the past ten (10) years You have not transferred a permit to a Person or entity who neither wanted nor requested the permit, other than from a declarant to an owner's association as authorized under1N.C. Gen. Stat. Section 143-214.7(c2)). l ANSWER: -re-%V 2 1 . GV�].�Pr- �n Phi L✓ ITS �lQ 5 %1G-1 1 31rS' 4��� 2J � l� 8. Admit that the attached Exhibit A is a true and accurate copy of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements of Sunset South. Fr- -,Of 4?a 9. Admit that the attached Exhibit B is a true and accurate copy of the Articles of Incorporation of Housing and Economic Opportunities, Inc. Fr,, ANSWER: 4� 10. Admit that the attached Exhibit C is a true and accurate copy of Your letter to James Conner dated August 2, 2017, 11. Admit that Sunset South Owners Association has not signed an operation and maintenance agreement regarding the Stormwater System. '11-ux I bwf -he�r a-e- ANSWER: n o f Y¢ �ul r Z2 ,ilk un c(a- 11-3L W f l - Zj-& 12. Admit that the Stormwater System is in violation of the built upon area (BUA) limitations in the,.Pervuit.. / / ,[- ANSWER: rGt¢y �� �P.r'r+/� (+/2J' f�1GCY� �i�U► ,13vj4 �v��q�, hw� f �- f 7h� Cam, �9 came �oM )A s h ar n u� b.�p� r y 13. Admit that stormwater Bas'n #4 is in violation of either Permit or regulatory requirements, or both. j j f i j` e • G� l� 5 �lrT ANSWER: 4 �r4�! .� ,,,1046i lb �es� �/ p 1S �n 7 14. Admit that the attached Exhibit is a true and correct copy of a letter You sent to WHA on September 28, 2017. / ANSWER: REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS 1. All written communications (whether now or originally in paper, electronic or other format —please note that this includes, inter alia, emails and texts) You have had with Amy Wang, other persons at Ward & Smith law firm, and any other representative of WHA or HEO regarding Sunset South, the Stormwater System, or the Permit. RESPONSE: Gr 2. All documents pertaining to the Permit (including a full and complete copy of the Permit), the Stormwater System, or Sunset South in Your possession or control, whether now or originally in paper, electronic or other format. RESPONSE: 04- 3. All notes of telephone or in person communications, calendar entries, and other evidence of verbal communications You have had with Amy Wang, other persons at Ward & Smith law firm, and any other representative of WHA or HEO regarding Sunset South, the Stormwater System, or the Permit. RESPONSE: 61L 8 Respectfully submitted, this 26t' day of October, 2017 CALHOUN, BHELLA & SECHREST, LLP mes NC State Bar�No. 12365 •.,R 4819 Em yr Boulevard, Suite 400 Durham, North Carolina 27703 Telephone: (919) 887-2607 Facsimile: (919) 827-8806 Email: ,iconner(a cbsattorneys Attorney for Petitioner CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE T lre undersigned attorney hereby certifies that a copy of tfie foregoing PEYTI T tj r1 3 FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES, REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS was served on the following parties to this action by: (X) email ( ) Facsimile ( ) Federal Express ( ) hand delivery (X) by depositing a copy of the same in the United States Mail postage prepaid and addressed to: John A. Payne, Assistant Attorney General COUNSEL FOR RESPONDENT NC Bar No.: 24966 NC Department of Justice Post Office Box 629 Raleigh, NC 27602 Telephone: (919) 716-6600 Facsimile: (919) 716-6767 Email: jpayne�wncdoj.gov This the 26t' day of October, 2017 10 CALHOUN, BHELLA & SECHREST, LLP James L. Con t"JI- ---- NC State Bar o. 12365 '4i4 r Boulevard, Suite 400 Durham, North Carolina 27703 Telephone: (919) 887-2607 Facsimile: (919) 827-8806 Email: jconner&cbsattome, s Attorney for Petitioner INSWARDAMSMITRRk AMY P. WANG, Attorney at Law 1001 College Court (28562) Post Office Box 867 New Bern, NC 28563-0867 October 27, 2017 VIA EMAIL ginda.lewis@ncdenr.gov) ORIGINAL VIA U.S. MAIL Ms. Linda Lewis N.C. Department Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 RE: Response to Notice of Inspection dated September 28, 2017 Stormwater Permit No. SW8 030404 Sunset South, New Hanover County, North Carolina Our File 021074-00030 Dear Linda: P: 252.672.5516 F: 252.672.5477 apw@wardandsmith.com RECEIVE DCT 3 0 1017 D The Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington, North Carolina ("WHA") received your Notice of Inspection dated September 28, 2017, regarding stormwater infiltration basin #4 located on common area property owned by Sunset South Owners Association, Inc., in the Sunset South community. This letter will respond with a plan of action. WHA engaged Mr. Phil Norris of Norris and Tunstall to perform investigative work to determine why you observed that basin #4 is not meeting the five day draw down requirement. Mr. Norris took soil samples from the side of the basin to see where the water table is located and determine the best and most economical solution. He completed his review of the soils report and an as -built survey for basin #4 and concluded that the basin was over excavated during construction leaving the bottom elevation near or at the seasonal high water table. This explains why the water does not soak into the ground within the permitted 5-day window during wet periods. It is our understanding that Mr. Norris discussed with you his recommendation that the basin be filled in with clean sand to an elevation that will provide the required separation of 2 feet above the seasonal high water table and replacing the existing storm drain pipe with a bubbler box. We await your response as to whether his recommendation will require a plan revision or an additional modification to Stormwater Permit SW8 030404. Once that determination is made, WHA will implement Mr. Norris's solution and complete any required plan revisions or modification. ASHEVILLE GREENVILLE NEW BERN www.wardandsmith.com RALEIGH WILMINGTON 'WARDAND SMITH, P.A. Ms. Linda Lewis October 27, 2017 Page 2 Please call me with any questions you may have. Otherwise, please acknowledge in writing receipt of this plan of action. Yours very truly, Amy P. Wang ND: 4839-6787-3873, v. 1 cc: Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington, North Carolina (via email) Phil Norris, P.E., Norris and Tunstall (via email) Jim Conner, Esq. (via email) Lewis,Linda From: Lewis,Linda Sent: Friday, October 27, 2017 2:31 PM To: 'Teriann O. Eubanks - 5409' Cc: 'pnorris@ntengineers.com'; jconner@cbsattorneys.com; Amy P. Wang - 5516; 'Payne, John'; Scott, Georgette; Sams, Dan Subject: RE: [External] Sunset South, New Hanover County, NC Than[; you. .As discussed with Phil Norris, the proposed changes will require a permit modification since elevations, volumes and plan details will be changing and new calculations will need to be reviewed. Linda From: Teriann O. Eubanks - 5409 [mailto:TOE@wardandsmith.com] Sent: Friday, October 27, 2017 11:50 AM To: Lewis,Linda <linda.lewis@ncdenr.gov> Cc: 'pnorris@ntengineers.com'<pnorris@ntengineers.com>;'jconner@cbsattorneys.com' <jconner@cbsattorneys.com>; Amy P. Wang - 5516 <APW@wardandsmith.com> Subject: [External] Sunset South, New Hanover County, NC CAUTION, This email originated from outside of the organization: Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify that the attachment and content are safe, Send all suspicious email as an attachment to reportspam@nc gov. The attached letter is being sent to you on behalf of Amy Wang. Any questions concerning the attached should be directed to her at apw@wardandsmith.com. Thank you, Teriann O. Eubanks Administrative Assistant Ward and Smith, P.A. 1001 College Court (28562) 1 Post Office Box 867 New Bern,2.67 NC 2 1 F: -0867 252.6 P: 252.672.5409 � F: 252.672.5477 V-card I www.wardandsmith.com If you have received this confidential message in ;-rror, ai_-ase destroy it and any attachments without readin , printing, copying or forwarding it. Please let us know of the error immediately so that t-.vp can prevent it from happening again. You may reply directly to the sender of this message. Neither the name of Ward and Smith, P.A. or its representative, nor transmission of this email from Ward and Smith, P.A., shall be considered an electronic signature unless specifically stated otherwise in this email by a licensed attorney employed by :yard and Smith, P.H. Thank you. Energy, Mineral & Land Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY September 28, 2017 Wilmington Housing Authority AT IN: Katrina Redmon, CEO 1524 South 16th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Subject: Notice of Inspection — Not Compliant Sunset South State Stormwater Management Permit No. SW8 030404 New Hanover County Dear Ms. Redmon: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN secretary TRACY DAVIS Director On December 19, 2016, the Division received a request from the Wilmington Housing Authority to transfer the permit to the Sunset South Owners Association, Inc. On February 14, 2017, and again on September 27, 2017, the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) inspected Sunset South, located off Southern Boulevard at Jefferson Street in Wilmington, New Hanover County to determine the status of compliance with the State Stormwater Management Permit, Number SW8 030404 issued on July 10, 2003. The DEMLR site inspection reveals that the site is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit. Please find a copy of the completed form entitled "Compliance Inspection Report" attached to this letter, which summarizes the findings of the most recent inspection. As indicated in the attached inspection report, it has been 5 days since the last rainfall event on the afternoon of September 21, 2017. Basin #4 is still holding water and is not drawing down within 5 days. At this point, you can either elect to perform the necessary investigative work to determine why the basin is not meeting the drawing down requirements or you can replace or convert Basin 44 to another type of SCM, such as a wet detention pond. A few things to keep in mind regarding the replacement or conversion of a permitted SCM are: 1. It will require the submission of a permit modification, revised -plans and details, calculations, application fee, etc. 2. Most SCM's will require the construction of an outlet structure and piping to the nearest available drainage outlet. 3. Once the replacement SCM is permitted and constructed, another designer's certification will be required. Please be advised that the project must be in compliance with the rules, the permit conditions and the approved plans, prior to transferring the permit to the HOA. Until the Division approves of the permit transfer, the WHA is required to comply with the terms, conditions and limitations of the Stormwater Management Permit under Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .1003 and North Carolina General Statute 143-214.7, including the continued operation and maintenance of the permitted stormwater system. Failure to provide the requested information, or to respond to this letter with a plan of action, including a reasonable timeline to resolve the identified deficiency, by October 28, 2017, are considered violations of the permit. If the requested information is not submitted to this office by the due date, then DEMLR staff will re -inspect the site and may issue a Notice of Violation. Please also note that any individual or entity found to be in noncompliance with the provisions of a stormwater management permit or the stormwater rules is subject to enforcement action as set forth in NCGS 143 Article 21. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality 1 Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Wilmingtoa Regional Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension i Wilmington, NC 28405 910 796 T215 Stale Strrrinwater Permit No. SW8 030404 Page 2 of 2 ., If you have any questions, please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910)- 796-7215 or via email at linda.lewis{r,,ncdelv'.R_civ. Sincerely, C Linda Lewis, E.I. Environmental Engineer III Enc: Compliance Inspection Report Picture of BMP #4 �Fl-i GDS\arl: G:\\\Stormwater\Permits & Projects\2003\030404 HD\2017 09 CEI_deficient 030404 cc: Phil Norris, P.E., Norris and Tunstall Jim Conner, SSOA Attorney, Calhoun, Bhella & Sechrest via email iconner a, ebsattorneys.com Amy Wang, WHA Attorney, Ward & Smith via email apw@)wardandslnith.com John A. Payne, Assistant Attorney General via email ipaNne@ncdoi..gov Georgette Scott, Wilmington Regional Office Stormwater Supervisor WiRO Stormwater Permit File State of North Carolina 1 EnvironmentalQuality 1 Energy, Nlineial and Land Resources Mimington Regional Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I "Mmingtorr, NC 28405 910 796 7215 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: SW8030404 Effective:08/01/17 Project: Sunset South Owner: Wilmington Housing Authority County: New Hanover Region: Wilmington Expiration: 07/10/25 Adress: Southern Blvd City/State/Zip: Wilmington NC 28402 Contact Person: Katrina Redmon Title: CEO Phone: 910-341-7700 Directions to Project: From intersection of US 421 and US 17, take US 17 towards Carolina Beach. Turn right onto Southern Blvd. to Jefferson Street. Project is on the left. Type of Project: State Stormwater - HD - Infiltration Drain Areas: 1 - (CAPE FEAR RIVER) (03-06-17) (SC) 2 - (CAPE FEAR RIVER) (03-06-17) (SC) 3 - (CAPE FEAR RIVER) (03-06-17) (SC) 4 - (CAPE FEAR RIVER) (03-06-17) (SC) On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 09/27/2017 Entry Time: 11:40AM Primary Inspector: Alida R Lewis Secondary Inspector(s): AL Reason for Inspection: Follow-up Permit Inspection Type: State Stormwater Facility Status: ❑ Compliant IN Not Compliant Question Areas: M State Stormwater (See attachment summary) Exit Time: 11:55AM Phone: 910-796-7215 Inspection Type: Transfer Renewal page: 1 Permit: ;VA030404 Owner • Project: WlrninUlon Housing Authority Inspection Date: 09/27/2017 Inspection Type 1 ranste:r Renewal Reason for Visit: Follow-up Inspection Summary: Basin #4 is not meeting the 5 day drawdown requirement. From Friday, September 21, 2017 through Tuesday; September 26, 2017, there was no rainfall in that area; but the attached photographs indicate a significant amount of standing water in that basin. The other 3 basins were almost completely drawn down (muddy bottoms) The permittee will need to address the lack of infiltration within 5 days prior to transferring the permit. This will require a permit modification if the proposed solution is to convert the basin into a wet detention pond. The issue of the added sidewalks has been addressed by the recently approved permit modification However; the amended deed restrictions to cover the BUA overage on one of the lots have not been recorded becasue the current permittee no longer has standing in the HOA to effect a vote. The HOA will have to vote to approve the amendment and record it after they become the permittee. File Review Yes No NA NE Is the permit active? F ❑ ❑ ❑ Signed copy of the Engineer's certification is in the file? ®l ❑ ❑ ❑ Signed copy of the Operation & Maintenance Agreement is in the file? ®� ❑ ❑ ❑ Copy of the recorded deed restrictions is in the file? �i ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: SW Measures Yes No NA NE Are the SW measures constructed as per the approved plans? a ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the inlets located per the approved plans? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the outlet structures located per the approved plans? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Operation and Maintenance Yes No NA NE Are the SW measures being maintained and operated as per the permit requirements? ❑ a ❑ ❑ Are the SW BMP inspection and maintenance records complete and available for review or provided to ❑ ❑ ❑ DWQ upon request? Comment: 1 Basin #4 is not meeting the 5 day drawdown requirement. page: 2 - �•. L 4 YI�I` i n `.a S .x S ti n a' r�' •y � { I �k 1! ' Lewis,Linda From: Lewis,Linda Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 12:45 PM To: 'Amy P. Wang - 5516'; jconner@cbsattorneys.com'; 'Payne, John' Cc: Sams, Dan; Scott, Georgette; 'Phil Norris' Subject: FW: Emailing: IMG_0389 (002) WRONG PICTURE Attachments: IMG_0389 (002)jpg Sorry everyone, I attached the wrong picture. The picture you received was of Basin #3. The attached picture is Basin #4. Sorry for the confusion. Linda -----Original Message ----- From: Lewis,Linda Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 12:43 PM To: Lewis,Linda <linda.lewis@ncdenr.gov> Subject: Emailing: IMG_0389 (002) Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: IMG_0389 (002) Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled. Lewis,Linda From: Lewis,Linda Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 12:41 PM To: 'Amy P. Wang - 5516'; jconner@cbsattorneys.com'; 'Payne, John' Cc: Sams, Dan; Scott, Georgette; 'Phil Norris' Subject: SW8 030404 Inspection Report Sunset South Attachments: Emailing: IMG_0390 (002); 2017 09 CEI_BIMS 030404.pdf, 030404.pdf IW Please find attached the inspection letter and report, and a picture of Basin #4 in its current condition. The picture was taken around 11:45 am on Wednesday September 27, 2017. Hardcopies will be mailed via LISPS to each of you as well. Thank you. Linda Lewis, E.I. Environmental Engineer III Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Department of Environmental Quality 910-796-7215 Office Iinda.lewisCaD.ncdenr.gov Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 ia'J, r Illy &4� 9`1 Lewis,Linda From: Lewis,Linda Sent: Friday, September 22, 2017 10:25 AM To: 'Payne, John'; Sams, Dan; Scott, Georgette Subject: RE: Sunset South -Basin #4 after 5 days w/o rain John I had emailed you on Monday that the NWS daily precipitation map indicated there was 0.25 - 0.5 inches of rain on Sunday. Perhaps Mr. Conner feels that 0.5 inches is not a measurable rain? I would have to say that 0.5 inches is a measurable rain, and that we have not had 5 days without a "measurable" rain in quite a while. Dan and I went out there on Wednesday morning (September 20t" around 9:15 am) and observed a water level close to what this picture taken on the 21st shows. Having said that, we believe that because the water level in Basin #4 was that high at the beginning of the 3rd day without any rain, it probably would not have been much lower by Friday afternoon (the end of the 5th day). The original design calculations prepared by Mr. Norris, sealed on April 3, 2003, indicate that a 35.5 in / hr infiltration rate was used to determine that the design drawdown time for the 25 year storm (about 8 inches of rain) was less than 3 hours. I spoke with Phil Norris, P.E., yesterday regarding another matter and took the opportunity to bring up Sunset South. Mr. Norris agreed that it was probably time to take a closer look at other options for Basin #4 including: 1. Conduct a soils investigation to confirm the SHWT; 2. Conduct a soils investigation to see if there is a confining hardpan or clay layer that didn't show up on the original soils report; 3. Remediate the existing soils on the bottom by removing and replacing with sand or an engineered infiltration media to promote infiltration; 4. Convert Basin #4 into a wet pond; 5. If the SHWT is higher than originally thought, and in the absence of a confining layer, it might be possible to convert Basin #4 into a constructed wetland. It appears that because these basins have enough storage capacity to accommodate a 50-year storm event without overtopping, no other outlet or bypass piping was required, other than infiltration through the bottom. Because of this, Options 4 and 5 will be more expensive to implement because they will require a nearby outlet to discharge the runoff into and the construction of an outlet structure and a discharge pipe to reach that outlet. Linda From: Payne, John [mailto:JPAYNE@ncdoj.gov] Sent: Friday, September 22, 2017 8:40 AM To: Sams, Dan <dan.sams@ncdenr.gov>; Lewis,Linda <linda.lewis@ncdenr.gov>; Scott, Georgette <geo rgette.scott@ n cden r.gov> Subject: FW: Sunset South -Basin #4 after 5 days w/o rain I arri forwarding the e-mail I received from Jim Connor. I don't know if those ducks are a real or were strategically placed on the water? I will be in an Enforcement Meeting with DEMLR all morning (Dan come up!) but reel free to e-mail me if necessary. Thanks! John John A. Payne North Carolina Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Environmental Division (919) 716-6969 ipayne:a@L,. cl pvv 114 W. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27603 Please note messages to or from this address may be public records. From: Jim Conner [nailto:iconner@cbsattorrh sy com] Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 5:01 PM To: Payne, John Subject: FW: Sunset South -Basin #4 after 5 days w/o rain John — Good evidence that Basin #4 is out of compliance. Best, Jim James L. Conner II 919-749-9943 direct ,RlhOLln. E—thella & Sechrest. LLP 4819 (Emperor Boulevard, Suite 400 Durham, north Carolina 27703 www.cbsattorneys.com M.....c ic,, .ii c iC!i,� _. ,'ii' 1?: F.P`. . L..:,Licn+lcl an_' Gr Li�...y IC,.:,.�I .,. 3�1L �._ (�1 5'. If.'C11 ?iL i Ci, . i .._�? P.-ny d: ,: , = � , tl iL_ or ., c, . ,,. r i. �..�.� :o r,... ei rc,, co-V7. -,f iGonr'er cbsa torriey .cony. From: Susan Shalhoub[mailto:susanshalhoubCa�inail.comnl Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 4:48 PM To: Jim Conner <Jconr.er@cbsattorneys.ccrn> Cc: Tara Jones <Toodles910@vahoo.com>; wlwagner100 <w.l.waner n hotmail.com> Subject: Sunset South -Basin #4 after 5 days w/o rain Jim, Attached is a picture of Basin #4 taken earlier this afternoon (September 21, 2017) as well as the official weather statistics for Wilmington so far this September. During the 5 day period from September 16 to September 20 there was no measurable rain. The basin appears to be in violation of the state regulations, as I understand them --in some circumstances basins can be designed to drain out in five days. The basin is also woefully in violation of the permit, which as I recall, OK'd a design that calls for a complete draw down of the basin when full in 5 1/2 hours. 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Sax 4898, Wil r!rgtan. 14C 284D6-1898 By Certified RAail FJECEIVE AUG � 4 2017 August 22, 2017 - Dan Sams Environmental Program Supervisor Energy Mineral and Land Resources Land Quality Section NC DErQ, Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Re: Infiltration Rate Alteration and Damaged Roof Drain Extensions I am writing to you in connection with two of the many outstanding issues surrounding the construction and maintenance of the infiltration basins that make up the stormwater system covered by Permit # SW 8030404 (the Permit). I was recently made aware that your office has found the system to be in compliance with all applicable state, federal and local laws and regulations. I understand that your approval process has to depend, to a certain extent, on paper assurances provided to your office by the permit holder. But sometimes, despite the assertions of a permit holder, after an inspection your office nevertheless identifies violations. After one such inspection of the system in the fall of 2014, your office had to direct the permit holder to bring the system into compliance with the Permit's requirements. At that time, Basin #4, located roughly between Virginia Avenue and Maryland Avenue parallel to Jefferson Street, had the most problems. Over the last several years, occasional work was performed on the basin. It has been clear to those of us who live near the basin that every with/because of the work, the basin no longer drains at the rate it once did. The Project Data Sheet included with the Permit lists the expected infiltration rate for the basin as 35.5 inches per hour (copy attached). The expected draw down time is .22 days or approximately 5 % hours. Basin #4 now drains at a far less rapid rate than that, at times exceeding five days after the last measurable rain to empty out. Despite the almost daily showers we have had over the last month, the other three basins appear to empty out at their expected draw down times in the same manner as they always have, so the problem with Basin #4 cannot be attributable solely to the amount of rain or an elevated water table. Another problem --the roof collection system on many houses with back yards adjacent to Basin #4 included extension of the rear downspouts underground where the collected stormwater traveled through drainpipes that came out at or near the bottom of Basin #4. All of these drainpipes have now been destroyed and/or covered over by the permit holder. Attached as an example of such drains is a photo previously provided to DEQ Wilmington. Homeowners are concerned about the long-term effects of these clogged drains. When the drains were working properly, we could see water rushing into the basins from the downspout outlets during heavy storms. If the drains are now clogged, can a pipe burst in the ground on a homeowner's property, possibly leading to sinkholes, especially in the yards along Jefferson Street that have had sinkhole problems in the past? !f the pipes are Otherwise sti!l operational, does the fact that they end somewhere in the sides of the basin mean rushing water is destabilizing the sides of the basin? Can the otherwise operational drains still back up during a heavy or lengthy storm? If so, does it matter for purposes of compliance with the Permit that any stormwater hitting the rear roofs of houses on Virginia Avenue and which spills over the gutters into the yards or finds its way into the front downspouts and then to Virginia Avenue may drain into a different drainage area? It could be that the last time your inspectors came by, they were only able to see a water - filled basin and did not have any way to know the damaged drainpipes had not been repaired. Similarly, just looking at the basin, they would have no way of knowing that the draw down time is now substantially different from the estimate in the Permit. Perhaps the permit holder's work has led to a permanent alteration of the expected infiltration rate and your office finds the new rate to be acceptable. If so, I would like to be informed of that fact and provided with any revised figures for the infiltration rate, the draw down time, and any other data that is now changed from attached data sheet. Additionally, I would like to know, regardless of estimates, if a basin routinely or occasionally takes more than five days to drain out, is that considered a compliance issue by your office? Likewise, is there a compliance issue if stormwater from rooftops is diverted into a different drainage area than was originally planned? If there is, who gets cited, individual homeowners or the permit holder? Also, please let me know whether your office is going to require the permit holder to repair the damaged drainpipes or whether affected homeowners need$ to make a formal complaint to your office. If you need any further information, please let me know. I can be reached at 910-616-7605. My mailing address is: Wayne L. Wagner, President Sunset South Owners Association P.O. Box 4898 Wilmington, NC 28406 Sinc ely y urs, Way L. Wagn , resident Attachments cc: James L. Conner, II, Esq. State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SW8 030404 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PROJECT DATA SHEET Project Name: Sunset- South Permit Number: SW8 030404 Location: New Hanover County Applicant: Benjamin J. Quattlebaum, II Mailing Address: Wilmington Housing Authority P.O. Box 899 Wilmington, NC 28402 Application Date: July 8, 2003 Receiving Stream/River Basin: Cape Fear River /Cape Fear Stream Index Number: CPF17 18-(71) Classification of Water Body: "SC" Design Storm 241 Basin plumber � 3 Drainage Area, acres: 3.72 7.02 5.2 Total Impervious Surfaces, sq. ft.: 78,829 136,500 Pond Depth, feet: 110,461 5 5 5 TSS removal efficiency: 90% 90% 90% Bottom Elevation, FMSL: 21.0 24•0 24.5 Bottom Surface Area, sq. ft.: 1.613 3,662 6,644 Permitted Storage Volume, cubic ft.: 19,667 65,701 55,451 Temporary Storage Elevation, FMSL: 25.78 27.12 27.36 Type of Soil: Sand Sand Sand Expected Infiltration Rate, in/hr: 29.4 29.6 24.1 Seasonal High Water Table Elev, FMSL: 18.5 21.0 22.0 Expected time to draw down, days: 0.38 0.26 0.16 3 4 12.3 219,249 5.5 90% 25.5 7,787 73,608 30.25 Sand 35.5 23.0 0.22 9 _ � � of _.',�'r• e �{`. , •„� qa—. 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REGAN Secretary TRACY DAVIS Director The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources received your letter of July 21, 2017, outlining your objections to the transfer of the subject permit to the Sunset South Owners Association, which you represent in this matter. Because these objections essentially stem from the terms of the settlement agreement between the Wilmington Housing Authority, Housing and Economic Opportunities, Inc., and Sunset South Owners Association, we forwarded your letter to Ward and Smith and requested that they address your objections. Please refer to the attached letter from Ms. Amy Wang, Attorney with Ward & Smith. We have reviewed her response and agree that it addresses all of your noted objections and concerns. Please note that the Division is moving forward with the modification, renewal and transfer of permit #SW8 03 04 04 as allowed under the laws and stormwater regulations promulgated by the State of North Carolina. If you have further questions about the transfer of this permit, please contact Linda Lewis in the Wilmington Regional Office at (910) 796-7215. Sincerely, Daniel Sams, P.E. Regional Engineer GDS\arl: G:\\\Stormwater\Permits & Projects\2003\030404 HD\2017 08 letter 030404 cc: Phil Norris, P.E., Norris & Tunstall Amy Wang, Attorney, Ward & Smith Wilmington Regional Office Stormwater File State of North Carolina 1 Environmental Quality i Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Wilmington Regional Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension ( Wilmington, NC 2840.5 910 796 7215 Completeness Review Checklist Project Dame: Project Location: Received Date: Accepted Date: Rule(s) ®2008 Coastal ®1995 Coastal ®Phase II (WiRO.) ®Universal ®1988 oasta Type of Permit: New or Mod or PR Existing Permit # (Mod or PR): �o�fyy FTE Cert on File? Density: HD or LD Type: Commercial or Residential ®NCG: %: __�(% OK?) Stream Class: ®SA Map Offsite to SW8 Subdivided?: Subdivision or Single Lot 1MORW Map MExempt ae Paperwork Emailed Engineer on: ®Supplement(s) (1 original per BMP) BMP Type(s): ®O&M with correct/original signatures (1 original per BMP except LS/VFS and swales) MKIPI*P I ication with correct/original signatures ®Corp or LLC: Sig. Auth. per SoS or letter ID Email Address: Design Engineer ®$505 (within 6mo) Email Address: Owner Soils Report with SHWT '�'' Note to Revie-we .-�---1 ®Calculations (signed/sealed) ��`� No obvious errors ,/ /Lt �,,�aed c�, ELc�a �1.�^� i�s�,a.'�Bc_j1,`�`ti- !►uaS� ®Density includes common areas, eta'"- p� C"�"'� -"� - 5 y LI0IA- 4" _'Dam �� fF�/} �5 y ti C q .lf'ci �[ee c) Deed Restrictions, if subdivided:S� ®Signed & Notarized "Correct Template (Comm/Res & HD/LD) or Dec Covenants & Rest Plans M2 Sets ®Details (roads, cul-de-sacs, curbs, sidewalks, BMPs, Buildings. Pt-' ®Grading ®Wetlands: Delineated or No Wetlanrl, L ®Vicinity Map Layout (prong —A Legend ®p '� Infiltration �l�'`? ��`�'` ils Report Bottom: Visited: Additional Information: Permitted Pr, BUA (sf) DA (sf) PP (el) S C S