SW1161001_Cover Letter & Permit_20161021

Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
October 21, 2016
Mr. Carlos Vasto
Manager
2169 Hendersonville Road
Arden, North Carolina 28704
Subject: Stormwater Permit No. SW1161001
GF Linamar, Henderson County
Dear Mr. Vasto:
PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secr etm'r
TRACY DAVIS
Received
OCT 2 5 2016
I -and Quality Section
Asheville
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DELMR), received a complete Stormwater
Management Permit Application for the subject project on September 30, 2016. 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 Section NCAC 2H.1000. We are forwarding Permit No. SW1161001,
dated October 21, 2016, for the construction, operation and maintenance of the subject project and the
stormwater system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 20, 2024, or
until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, and does not
supersede any other agency permit that may be required.
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. Per
NCGS 143-215(e) the petition must be filed with the OAH within thirty (30) 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.NCOAH.com. Unless such demands are made
this permit shall be final and binding.
This project will be kept on file at the Asheville Regional Office. If you have any questions, or need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mike Randall at [phone]; or
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
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for Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM, Director
cc: SW 1161001 File, Asheville Regional Office
cc: William Buie, PE WGLA Engineering, PLLC
State ofNorlh Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
919-807-6375

State Stormwater Permit
Permit No. SW1161001
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
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
GF Linamar
Henderson County
FOR THE
construction, operation and maintenance of the five bio retention cells and one sand filter
in compliance with the 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 State and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 20, 2024, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. DESIGN STANDARDS
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of stormwater
described in the application and other supporting data.
2. The five bio retention cells and one sand filter are approved for the management of
stormwater runoff as described in the application documents and as shown on the
approved plans.
3. 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.
4. The runoff from all built -upon area within the permitted drainage area of this project
must be directed into the five bio retention cells and one sand filter.
5. The built -upon areas associated with this project shall be located at least 30 feet
landward of all perennial and intermittent surface waters.
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II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
During construction, erosion shall be kept to a minimum and any eroded areas of
the system will be repaired immediately.
The permittee shall at all time provide the operation and maintenance necessary to
assure the five bio retention cells and one sand filter functions at optimum efficiency.
The approved Operation and Maintenance Plan must be followed in 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 re -vegetation of slopes and the filter strip.
d. Immediate repair of eroded areas.
e. Maintenance of all slopes in accordance with approved plans.
f. Debris removal and unclogging of all drainage structures, level spreader, filter
media, planting media, underdrains, catch basins and piping.
C1. Access to the cell and outlet structure must be available at all times.
3. Records of maintenance activities must be kept for the five bio retention cells and
one sand filter. The reports will indicate the date, activity, name of person
performing the work and what actions were taken.
4. The permittee shall submit an annual summary report of the maintenance and
inspection records for each of the five bio retention cells and one sand filter. The
report shall summarize the inspection dates, results of the inspections, and the
maintenance work performed at each inspection.
5. The five bio retention cells and one sand filter shall be constructed in accordance
with the approved plans and specifications, the conditions of this permit, and with
other supporting data.
6. Upon completion of construction, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,
and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from
an appropriate designer for the five bio retention cells and one sand filter certifying
that each has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting documentation. Any deviations from the
approved plans and specifications must be noted on the Certification. A modification
may be required for those deviations.
7. If the stormwater system was used as an erosion control device, it must be restored
to design condition prior to operation as a stormwater treatment device, and prior to
occupancy of the facility.
8. 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 any item shown on the approved plans, including the
stormwater management measures, built -upon area, details, etc.
b. Project name change.
C. Transfer of ownership.
d. Redesign or addition to the approved amount of built -upon area or to the
drainage area.
e. Further subdivision, acquisition, lease or sale of all or part of the project area.
The project area is defined as all property owned by the permittee, for which
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan approval was sought.
f. Filling in, altering, or piping of any vegetative conveyance shown on the
approved plan.
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Permit No. SW 1161001
9. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for a minimum of eight years from the date of the completion of
construction.
10. 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.
III. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit is not transferable except after notice to and approval by the Director. In
the event of a change of ownership, or a name change, the permittee must submit a
completed Name/Ownership Change form signed by both parties; to the State,
accompanied by the supporting documentation. The approval of this request will be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
2. The permittee is responsible for compliance with all permit conditions until such time
as the Division approves a request to transfer the permit.
3. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may
subject the Permittee to enforcement action by the State, in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
4. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with
any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, 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.
6. The permittee grants DEQ Staff permission to enter the property during normal
business hours for the purpose of inspecting all components of the permitted
stormwater management facility.
7. The permit issued shall continue in force and effect until revoked or terminated. The
permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated for cause. The filing of
a request for a permit modification, revocation and re -issuance or termination does
not stay any permit condition.
8. Unless specified elsewhere, permanent seeding requirements for the stormwater
control must follow the guidelines established in the North Carolina Erosion and
Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual.
9. Approved plans and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference and
are enforceable parts of the permit.
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10. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as
allowed by the laws, rules and regulations contained in Session Law 2006-246, Title
15A NCAC 2H.1000, and NCGS 143-215.1 et.al.
11. The permittee shall notify the Division in writing of any name, ownership or mailing
address changes at least 30 days prior to making such changes.
12. The permittee shall submit a renewal request with all required forms and
documentation at least 180 days prior to the expiration date of this permit.
Permit issued this the 215t day of October, 2016.
Director Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
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-- State Stormwater Permit
Permit No. SW 1161001
GF Linamar
Henderson County
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 Name)
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.
Noted deviations from approved plans and specification:
Signature
Registration Number
Date
SEAL
cc: NCDEQ-DEMLR Regional Office
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