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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW8921115_COMPLIANCE_20070607 (2)Shiver, Rick From: Laton, Don [dlaton@ncdoj.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:41 PM To: Shiver, Rick Subject: FW: B&D Development Attachments: image001 Jpg, MotionShowCause011210pdf.pdf In case the old address doesn't work. And, the attached is not much of a problem for us, if any. We need to talk about it. 919-716-6963. I've leaving now for a meeting with John Dorney which will last for the rest of the day. Thanks for your time with this matter, Don From: Coats, Beverly Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:37 PM To: rick. shiverCchncmail.net Cc: Laton, Don Subject: B&D Development Attached are documents for your review and comment. Please give Don a call, his direct # is 919/716-6963. Thanks Beverly Coats Legal Assistant Attorney General's Office Environmental Division 919/716-6961 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER STATE' OF NORTH CAROLINA, ex ref William G. Ross,'.Jr,-Secretary, North Carolina Department of Environmental And Natural Resourses Plaintiff, V. B&D DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, WEDGEFIELD AT CROSSWINDS SOUTH HOA, INC. and CROSSWINDS HOA, INC., Defendants. IN THE. GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 04 CVS 2896 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the RECEIVED JAPI 1 3 1010 N.C. ATTORNEY GENERAL Environmental Division A T31k�' NOTIEli& (i/F K�B[GYCURT NEW HANO'lEp CO(1N'Y sly 'A'ntFennr 'ti'+npsrn O wly Club of uptxwt Cuwt Defendant, WEDGEFIELD AT CROSSWINDS SOUTH HOA, INC, by Counsel, and requests that its Motion in the Cause and Rule to Show Cause be scheduled for hearing on Monday, February I, 2010, Session of the Superior Court of New Hanover County, North Carolina at 10 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the Court my hear the Motion Respectfully submitted this the 12"' day of January, 2010. BRIAN A. GE.SCHICKTER, ATTORNEY -AT -LAW BRIAN A. GESCHICK'FER N.C. State Bar No.: 32247 Altorney for Plaintiff 700 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 227 Wilmington, NC 28405 Telephone: (910) 332-5945 Brian A. Geschickter, Attorney -at -Law 700 Military Cutoff Itmd, Sunc 227, Wilmington, NC 28405 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE This is to certify that the undersigned has this day served this document in the above - entitled action upon all other parties to this cause by depositing a copy hereof, postage pre -paid in the United States Mail, properly addressed to: Donald W. Lcton Assistant Attorney General N.C. Department of Justice Environmental Division 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-90001 Attorney for PlaintOl Clay Collier Crossley, McIntosh, Prior & Collier 1413 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 202 Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 Attorney for Defendant Br&D Development Charles Meier Marshall, Williams & Gorham 14 South 5°i Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Attorney for Defendant Crosswinds This the 12'h day of January, 2010. BRIAN A. GESCNICKTER, ATTORNEY -at -LAW Brian A. Geschickter N.C. State Bar No. 32247 700 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 227 Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone: 910-3 32-594 5 Facsimile: 910-3 32-5946 BRIAN A. GESCNICKTER, Attorney -at -Law 71M) At""'Y (:utnn K04 Aurc 227 - \Vdtnugpv. Noah Ca,,&. 21")5 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER STATE. OF NORTH CAROLINA, ex rel. ) William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary, North Carolina Department of Environment arid- Natural Resources, ) Plaintiff ) vs. ) B&D DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ) WEDGEFIELD AT CROSSWINDS SOUTH ) HOA, INC., and CROSSWINDS I IOA, INC., ) Defendants IN THE. GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 04 CVS 2896 RECEIVED jpl 13 W W.C. C gTTORNEY GENERAL Envlronn'°ntal Division MOTION IN THE CAUSE and RULE TO SHOW CAUSE C.OpY Ri(;R CO ORT ;1.: wo.M'I;E•ri 01t;TY r'"v.,rnoson NOW COMES the Defendant, Wedgefield at Crosswinds South, IIOA, Inc.., by and through counsel, and pursuant to N.C.G.S. §5A- 21 and §5A-23, brings the Motion in the Cause and request for Rule to Show Cause against the Defendant Crosswinds HOA, Inc., and in support thereof alleges and says as follows: Defendant, Wedgefield at Crosswinds South, I IDA, Inc., ("Wedgefield') is a non-profit corporation formed and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. 2. Defendant, Crosswinds HOA, Inc., ("Crosswinds") is a non-profit corporation formed and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina 3. The Defendants were parties to that certain action listed above which was resolved by entry of a Consent Judgment Order entered by Judge Jay Hockenbury on June 5, 2007, and filed with the Court on June 7, 2007 (sec Attached.) 4. Upon information and belief, pursuant to N.C.G.S. §5A-23(a), Defendant Wedgefield has standing to bring this Motion before the Court as a party with an interest in enforcing the Order. BRIAN A. GESCHICKTER, Attorney -at -Law 71t1 Mlinam (:uroff Itmad, Suim 2V . Wdm.npin, N,nih (:arnhn, 2x105 S. Pursuant to Paragraph 2 of the Consent Judgment Order, Defendants Wedgefield and Crosswinds were required to "... evaluate the capacity of the ditch which connects the front and rear pond to convey the surface runoff, as close to the original plan as practicable to their respective wet detention ponds." 6- Upon completion of the evaluation of the ditch, it was then enctunbent on the Defendant Crosswinds " ... to maintain the above -described ditch, piping and other appurtenances and keep them clear of obstructions." Pursuant to Paragraphs 6 and 7 of the Consent Judgment, this Court retained jurisdiction for the purposes of enforcing the terms of the order and further delineated and ordered that the proper method for bringing action to enforce the Consent Judgment was by bringing an action pursuant to Chapter SA of the North Carolina General Statutes. R There has been no Order entered since the entry of the Consent Judgment, and therefore, pursuant to Paragraph 6, the Consent Judgment Order remains in full force and effect. Despite the Consent Judgment Orders clear and unambiguous language, it was Defendant Wedgefield which performed, or caused to he performed, the required initial evaluation of the ditch in order to return the ditch as close to the original plan as practicable. 10. Upon information and belief, since the original evaluation of the ditch was done by Wedgefield in compliance with the Consent Judgment Order, Defendant Crosswinds has failed to maintain the ditch, piping and other appurtenances and has failed to keep the same clear of obstructions. H. Upon information and belief, Defendant Crosswinds failure to maintain the ditch, piping and other appurtenances and keep the same clear of obstruction, has been willful and without just cause. BRIAN A. GLSCHICKTER, Attomey-at-Law WXJ Mihtary Cutoff Rwd, Suiw 227 \Rhniry;mn, Nomh ('jndim 28405 12. Upon information and belief, Defendant Crosswinds has willfully failed to comply with this Court's Consent Judgment Order in order to control the amount of storm water required to be handled by the designated stormwater system as originally designed. 13, Upon information and belief, the actions being taken by Defendant Crosswinds is in direct violation of North Carolina Statute regarding the rights and responsibilities of downstream land owners. 14. The effects of Crosswinds willful neglect of its responsibilities regarding the ditch, appurtenances, and piping were evident on December 25, 2009, when: a. Crosswinds and Wedgefteld encountered a rain event which caused 1.8 inches of rain to fall in approximately a one hour period; b. The intersections of Windjammer, Downrigger and Rushing became flooded and Windjammer became impassable because of the rainfall. 15. Upon information and belief, the flooding of Windjammer, Downrigger and Rushing was directly attributed to Crosswinds failure to properly maintain the ditch, and more specifically keep the pipes and culverts free of obstruction at these intersections. 16. Crosswinds had been put on notice of the problems being encountered at the Windjammer and Rushing intersections after a similar rain event occurred on or about December 1.2009. 17. Despite being put on notice of these problems, Crosswinds took no actions before the rain event on December 25, 2009, to address the drainage issues at these intersections. 18. Upon information and belief, the actions/inaction by Defendant Crosswinds has been, and continues to be, willful. Defendant Wedgefteld alleges that the purposes of the Consent Judgment Order may still be served by entry of an order finding Defendant Crosswinds BRIAN A. GESCHICICFER, Attorney-m-Law 7(r)Whwy Woff R,*d, Smn• 227 WJminK(w. N,,nh (:arnhm 2")5 in contempt of the Consent Judgment and ordering that Crosswinds purge itself of contempt by taking, and continuing to take, the actions mandated by the Consent Judgment. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays the Court as follows: That the Court issue a Rule to Show Cause directed to Defendant Crosswinds to appear and give an explanation, if any they can, why they should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with the terms of the Consent Judgment Order entered in this matter; 2. For the entry of an Order finding Defendant Crosswinds in civil contempt of this Court's Consent Judgment Order and directing that Crosswinds take the following actions to purge themselves of the contempt; a. Provide the Court and Defendant Wedgefield with a schedule for the maintenance of the ditch, pipes, and appurtenances; and direct Defendant Crosswinds to excavate and devegitate the ditch immediately and maintain a frequency of the same of not more than six month intervals. b. Provide the Court and Defendant Wedgefield with the name, address, and telephone number of the person and/or entity who will be responsible for the maintenance of the ditch, pipes, and appurtenances; and direct that person to communicate any and all information regarding the care and maintenance of the floodway to the President of the Board of Directors for Wedgefield; and c. Pay Defendant Wedgefield the sum of TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS (S 2600.00) within 10 days of the entry of the Order to reimburse Wedgefield for the expenses it has incurred to ensure that the ditch, pipes, and appurtenances have been properly maintained and kept clear of instruction since the date of the joint "clean up" performed by Wedgefield and Crosswinds up to and including the date that the Order for Contempt is entered; BRIAN A. GESCHICKTER, Attomcyat-IAw 7W AWA, Cnmff and, San, 227 - Mimmgum, Nonh Candma 2W5 3. That Crosswinds be required to reimburse Wedgefield for the reasonable attorney's fees it has incurred in the bringing of this motion and rule to show cause; and 5. That the Defendant Wedgefield have such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper. This the 1216 day of January, 2010. BRRIIAN A. GGESCHICKTER, Attorney -at -Law BRIAN A. GESC -11CKTER N.C. Bar No. 32247 700 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 227 Wilmington, NC 28405 Tel.: (910) 332-5945 BRIAN A. GESCHICKTER, Attorney -at -Law $XI Military Culoff K,W. Swlc 227 - Wihwngmn, Nunh Cnoh.n 21WS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA VERIFICATION COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER VINCENT L. CALCAGNO, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the Agent for Wedgefield at Crosswinds South HOA, INC, a party to the foregoing action, that he knows the contents of the foregoing document, that the same are true of his own knowledge, except for those matters stated on information and belief, and as to those matters, he believes them to be true. 3, Agent South, HOA, Inc. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER 1, 11Ar xvPn 1 . I byyr N/NA , a Notary Public of the County and State aforesaid, certify that VINCENT CALCAGN rsonally appeared before me this day, and acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument by him or her for the purposes stated therein, and that: (\� I have personal knowledge of the identity of the principal, or I have seen satisfactory evidence of the principal's identity by a current state of federal identification with the principal's photograph in the form of a driver's license. This the�day of �r,loef 2009. IIN„IIIN/tµ NMARY�C� lDY U C (OFFICIAL SFA14 NOTARY /O g PUBLIC Ve/1 nln sf Print Name —� �'%.f„z9/ypn/EfLCI'O�`°,, My Commission expires: sl - nI �l BRIAN A. GESCHICKTER, Attorney -at -law 7(K) \hLe)ry Cuwfl aoad, Swtn 227 - Wdm.gton, Narth lamlina 28a)5 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V yRIFICATION COUNTY OF NEW IIANOVER CLIFFORD If. WILLMAN, JR., being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the President of the Board of Wedgefield at Crosswinds South HOA, INC., foregoing action, that he knows the contents of the foregoing document, that the same are true of his own knowledge, except for those matters stated on information and belief, and as to those matters, he believes them to be true. O 11. W IL JR ,President STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW I IANOVER 1, Lou 7,y -,n L. V6Cn•!\9 , a Notary Public of the County and State aforesaid, certify that CLIFFORD H. WILLMA , JR. personally appeared before me this day, and acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument by him or her for the purposes stated therein, and that: (• f� I have personal knowledge of the identity of the principal; or ( ] I have seen satisfactory evidence of the principal's identity by a current state of federal identificationwiththe principal's photograph in the form of a driver's license. This the V-��ay of _, [o m of _ . _ __, 2009. •„a• tt„uw,w y.•`• 1. Ho �•. F' �i� Rti tis ARY P1J . . (OFFICIAL SEAL)15 NOTPR PUBLIC Print Name s•.� g)\JEp My Commission expires: SI2.0 2a BRIAN A. GESCHICKTER, Attorneyat-Law AN) Mduary Cwurf Mud. Suite 227 - \Vi6tungtmt, Nunh 1 ]mlina 29405 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE This is to certify that the undersigned has this day served this document in the above - entitled action upon all other parties to this cause by depositing a copy hereof, postage pre -paid in the United States Mail, properly addressed to: Donald W. Laton Assistant Attorney General N.C. Department of Justice Environmental Division 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-90001 Attorney for Plaintiff Clay Collier Crossley, McIntosh, Prior & Collier 1413 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 202 Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 Attorney for Defendant B&D Development Charles Meier Marshall, Williams & Gorham 14 South 51h Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Attorneyfor Defndant Crosswinds This the 12'h day of January, 2010. BRIAN A. GESCHICKTER, ATTORNEY -at -LAW CLa�_i _ Brian A. Geschickter N.C. Stale Bar No. 32247 700 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 227 Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone:910-332-5945 Facsimile: 910-332-5946 BRIAN A. GESCHICKTER, Atto.ncy-at-Law W Mthmry I:utaR Kind, Sutw 227 - W,hmnpm , No h Cuohns 28" STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ex reL ) William G Ross, Jr., Secretary, ) Secretary, North Carolina Department of ) Environment and Natural Resources, ) ) Plaintiff, ) vs ) B&D DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ) WEDGEFIELD AT CROSSWINDS ) SOUTH HOA, INC., and CROSSWINDS ) HOA, INC., ) Defendants. ) IN TIM GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERjOR COURT DIVISION 04-CvS-2896 A TRUE COPY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT NEW HANOVER COUNTY BY. Katherine 4)ibala-WrBht Deputy Clerk of Superior Court C N 'EN'C JUD_GNFENT Plaintiff, State of North Carolina ("State"), Defendant B&D Development Corporation (hereinafter "B&D"), Defendant Wedgefield at Crosswinds South HOA, Inc. (hereinafter "Wedgefield"), and Defendant Crosswinds HOA, Inc (hereinafter "Crosswinds"), and William K. Trask (hereinafter "Trask"), hereby agree to the entry of this Consent Judgment in order to resolve the matters in controversy between the parties Service of process of the Complaint and the Amended Complaint filed herein is hereby accepted and the jurisdiction of this Court hereby acknowledged by all Defendants The parties agree that this Consent Judgment may be signed out of county, out of term or session, and out of district. The State brought this civil action to compel B&D to take corre ctive action to restore stornwater control measures as required by Storrnwater Management Certification No.921115 and Stormwater Management Certification No 930710 ("the Certifications"). The stormwater control measures, which are required by the Certifications are located in the Crosswinds and Wedgefield residential subdivisions in Wilmington, New Hanover County, The State filed an Amended Complaint on or about March 14, 2006, to add Crosswinds and Wedgefield as defendants in accordance with an order entered by The Honorable D. Jack Hooks, Jr. on or about February 8, 2006, ruling that Crosswinds and Wedgefield are necessary parties to any final decision in this litigation. STIPU� LATIUNS - I+ACT Plaintiff is the sovereign State of North Carolina- This action was brought on the relation of William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the State agency established pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-275, et egg., and vested with the statutory authority to enforce the State's environmental laws, including laws enacted to protect the water quality of the State 2 Defendant B&D Development Corporation is a North Carolina corporation doing business in New Hanover County, North Carolina B&D's registered agent is Dick 1 Thompson. B&D's principal mailing address and registered office address is 11 I Merchant Lane, Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28248, 3 Defendant Wedgefield is an association of property owners served by the stormwater control systems which are the subject matter of this civil action. 4 Defendant Crosswinds is an association of property owners served by the stormwater control systems which are the subject matter of this civil action. 5. On or about April 28. 1993, B&D submitted a revised application for a Certification of Compliance with Stormwater Regulations for Stormwater Project 2 /t/ No. 921115, Wedgefield, to DENR's Division of Water Quality Wilmington Regional Office ("DWQ"). 6. On or about July 19, t993, B&D submitted an application for a Certification of Compliance with Stormwater Regulations for Stormwater Project No. 930710, Crosswinds, to DWQ. 7. On or about October 12, 2000, B&D responded to DWQ and offered to take corrective action on the rear pond, including provision of additional surface areas and volume based upon the design criteria then in effect to the extent reasonably possible. 8. On February 26, 2001, DWQ issued a Final Notice of Violation to B&D which set forth violations of the Certification committed by B&D. The final Notice of Violation was received by B&D on February 27, 2001. 9. On April 20, 2001, B&D submitted an application for modification, which proposed corrective action to bring the rear pond into compliance with the Certification. 10. On June 25, 2001, DWQ requested additional information about the rear pond from B&D. 11. On December 3, 2001, DWQ informed B&D that its modification application remained incomplete and that the Company's proposed time frame for the completion of the modifications was unacceptable. 12. On December 27, 2001, B&D stated in a letter to DWQ that meeting a deadline of January 3, 2002, for completion of any work which DWQ and B&D might agree upon was not possible for B&D to achieve. 3 M 13. On November 6, 2002, DWQ issued a Notice of Violation to B&D for violations of Stormwater permit No. 921115 (the front pond), which was received by B&D. 14. The State did not issue any Notices of Violation to Wedgefield or Crosswinds. 15. Wedgefield has limited financial means and needs a reasonable period of time to maintain and make repairs to the Wedgefield pond. 16. Because of the front berm it is impracticable to restore the slope on the west bank of the Wedgefield pond to a 3:1 ratio. Similarly there is limited space to access the north bank of the pond due to swimming pool construction at that site. 17. There is limited access to the front pond because of the front berm between College Road and the front pond and there are no other access easements to the front pond, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. This Court has personal jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter jurisdiction over the controversy. The Complaint states a claim upon which relief can be granted. 2. This Consent Judgment entered into by the parties is fair and will terminate the controversy between them in regards to this proceeding. ORDER IT IS THEREFORE, upon consent of the parties, and without the taking of any testimony, ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED: Defendant B&D shall: (a) Within ninety (90) days from the entry of this Consent Judgment perform such excavation as is necessary to provide additional surface area at the 4 .1k permanent pool elevation in the rear pond as permitted under 930710, on the rear portions of Lots 304 and 305, Section 5, Crosswinds, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 35, Page 316, New Hanover County Register of Deeds, owned by Trask as shown and highlighted on the attached Exhibit A, to meet the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1003(i) (1988), to the extent feasible. Crosswinds and Trask shall provide B&D access to the pond to perform the work and release B&D from any claims of Crosswinds or Trask associated with the work. At the conclusion of the work, Trask and spouse shall deed to Crosswinds those portions of Lots 304 and 305 of Crosswinds as shown and highlighted on the attached Exhibit A. The outlet structure shall remain "as is" with no increase in elevation. (b) Within thirty (30) days from the entry of this Consent Judgment, B&D shall pay to Crosswinds the sum of $6,500.00 to increase the number or size of the pipe(s) connecting the two rear ponds. 2. Wedgefield and Crosswinds shall evaluate the capacity of the ditch which connects the front and rear pond to convey the surface runoff, as close to the original plan as practicable to their respective wet detention ponds. Subject to the results of that evaluation, Wedgefield and Crosswinds may install a plug in the interior drainage ditch at the appropriate break point, contingent on the removal, by any third party, of any hydraulic barriers downstream, in the Highway 132 ditch. Neither Wedgefield nor Crosswinds shall be required by this Consent 5 RAP Judgment to remove any such hydraulic barriers downstream of the subdivisions. Crosswinds shall be required to maintain the above -described ditch, piping and other appurtenances and keep them clear of obstructions. 3. (a) Wedgefield shall remove silt from the front pond to restore its depth, as near to the original plan as practicable. Wedgefield shall perform the work on the front pond with a backhoe and shall only be required to remove the sediment from the interior of the pond to restore the slopes on the south bank and north bank to as close as a 3:1 ratio as practicable. Wedgefield shall not be required to restore the slope on the west bank of the front pond to a 3:1 ratio. Wedgefield may utilize the spoil material from the excavation to restore the south and north banks' slopes. Any action by Wedgefield is contingent upon the North Carolina Department of Transportation: granting a permanent access and maintenance easement to the front pond. Any action by Wedgefield is further contingent upon Wedgefield being able to construct permanent access from Highway 132 to the front pond for no more than $2,500.00. DWQ and Wedgefield shall negotiate an appropriate schedule for completion of the work. (b) Within thirty (30) days from the entry of this Consent Judgment, B&D shall pay to Wedgefield the sum of $6,500.00 to help defray the costs for the activities referenced in paragraph 3(a) herein. 4. Upon completion of the pond excavation, Wedgefield shall clear, reseed and establish a permanent groundcover on the banks surrounding the front pond permitted under 921115 from the water line to the top of the slope of said banks. R IA 5. The Plaintiff shall, to the extent required by the North Carolina General Statutes and any rules promulgated there under authorize, grant and provide any and all permits, if necessary, required for B&D and/or Wedgefield, and /or Crosswinds, at no cost to perform the activities which are referenced herein and agreed upon by the parties. All activities undertaken pursuant to this Consent Judgment are deemed by agreement of the parties to be maintenance which will not require the application for, or issuance of, any permits by the plaintiff. 6. The Court shall retain necessary jurisdiction of this matter for purposes of enforcing the terms of this Consent Judgment and, for determining upon any motion by either party that the requirements of this Consent Judgment have been met and that dissolution of it is appropriate. 7. That the orders issued by the Court shall be enforceable by and through the contempt powers of this Court pursuant to Chapter SA of the North Carolina General Statutes. 8. That each party shall bear its own costs and attorney fees. 9. Upon confirmation of compliance with the terms and conditions of this Consent Judgment, the parties shall, to the extent allowed by the North Carolina General Statutes and any rules promulgated thereunder take all reasonable and necessary action to ensure that the stormwater permits referenced herein and the related individual permits which cover the built -upon area maximums of the individual lots within sections of Crosswinds and Wedgefield shall be transferred to and accepted by the Crosswinds Homeowners Association, Inc. and the Wedgefield at Crosswinds South Homeowners Association, Inc. (as applicable). Upon transfer, 7 the Plaintiff shall consider that each association is in compliance with these permits, or if not in compliance, the State shall take no action against the defendants for existing noncompliances that are a part of or caused by the original construction. The respective Homeowners Associations shall be required to maintain their systems in compliance with the Permits as modified by this Agreement. 10. That the parties, with court approval, may jointly modify the provisions of this Consent Judgment. jh This the day of 8 WE CONSENT: B&D By: DEVEMENT, INC. pThomson Treasurer By: clay A. Collier Attorney at Law 2451 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28412 WIT LIAM K. TRASK /k WEDGEFIELD AT CROSSWINDS SOUTH HOA, INC. / BY: William G. Wright %— Shipman & Wright, LLP I l S. Fifth Avenue Wilmin 1 B i nt sid t 10 CROSS A, INC. By: Charles D. Meier Marshall, Williams & Gorham, L.L.P. P. O. Drawer 2088 Wilmington, NC 28402-2088 By: Al Barone, Vice President NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY By. Alan Klimek, P.E. Director of the Division of Water Quality ROY COOPER Attorney General By: D nal . Laton Assistant Attorney General N.C. Department of Justice Environmental Division 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-9001 Telephone: (919) 716-6600 Attorney for Plaintiff 12 '11 ulfinl'!' A '1V I.VmbS 'I' JUUIiMCII'f - 04 C'VS 2896 �41s Q4o IdJ' o o 14.T I7 B' sue' y�C N f / / i 224 C\L DITCH / 14.11 wy1A22 % OUTLET STRUCTURE TOP n,s 223 / WV. I3.52 \\ / 222 / arci` 1 \ . 221 J B 1 x 16.7 / _ 19.7 jX 1Q0 Y'�� J04N,y'I j 220 .I i 306 r 1 ; 305 \. 1 Opb$Eb,6 (tFACE AREAI T ��7,:'a I.VO ACRES / ,! / IOHN F. CROSSLEY (1921-M) DOUGLAS F. MCINTOSH CLAY ALLEN COLLIER SAMUEL H. MACRAE ANDREW HANLEY BRIAN E. EDES CHRISTOPHER J. SKINNER 'THOMAS F. MOFFI7T Of Counsel Donald W. Laton, Esq. CROSSLEY MCINTOSH & COLLIER ATTORNEYSATLAW 2451 SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD W I LM INGTON, NORTH CA ROLINA 28412 June 7, 2007 (REGULAR MAIL) Assistant Attorney General N.C. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Environmental Division 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-9001 Charles D. Meier, Esq. (HAND DELIVERY VIA COURTHOUSE MAILBOX) MARSHALL, WILLIAMS & GORHAM Post Office Drawer 2088 Wilmington, NC 28402 William G. Wright, Esq. (HAND DELIVERY VIA COURTHOUSE MAILBOX) SHIPMAN & WRIGHT, LLP I 1 South Fifth Street Wilmington, NC 28401 TELEPHONE 910n62.9711 FAx 910251-0446 TOLL FREE 800/499-9711 E-mail Clayc@CMP61aW,wM e�ECEIVED JUN 12 Z007 N.C. ATTORNEY GENERAL Environmental Division RE: State of North Carolina, ex rel., William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources v. B&D Development Corporation, Wedgefield at Crosswinds South HOA, Inc., and Crosswinds HOA, Inc. (04 CVS 2896 — New Hanover County) Gentlemen: 1 am enclosing herewith a filed copy of the CONSENT JUDGMENT entered in the above -referenced matter. My client has begun preparation to satisfy its obligations pursuant to paragraph l(a) of the "Order" section of the Consent Judgment. My client will satisfy its remaining obligations pursuant to the Consent Judgment in the near future. With respect to the obligation of the parties contained in paragraph 9 of the "Order" section to the Consent Judgment, please advise if it is mutually agreeable to utilize the permit transfer forms which were previously prepared and presented to the respective Homeowners Associations. I am wondering whether any of your clients would have copies of these documents. If so, I would suggest that these documents be executed by the respective HOA rep- resentatives and presented to the local NCDENR office for approval and acceptance. 1 again congratulate you all on your success in negotiating a mutually agreeable resolution to the respective claims between the parties relative to the stormwater management Donald W. Laton, Esq. Charles D. Meier, Esq. William G. Wright, Esq. June 7, 2007 system in this development. I look forward to working with you toward final resolution and invite you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns in the interim. Yours very truly, CROSSI.EY McINTOSH & COLLIER Cla n-C flier CAC/pbw encl. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, gxx rel William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary, Secretary, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Plaintiff, vs. B&D DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, WEDGEFiELD AT CROSSWINDS SOUTH HOA, INC., and CROSSWINDS HOA, INC., Defendants. IN THE GEN1rRAL COURT OF JUSTICE SC3Pl:i1IQR COURT DIVISION 04-68-2896 A TRUE COPY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT NEW HANOVER COUNTY BY: Katherine Dfbala-Wright Deputy Clerk of superior Court CONS>'w>VT JUDGMENT Plaintiff, State of North Carolina ("State"), Defendant B&D Development Corporation (hereinafter "B&D"), Defendant Wedgefield at Crosswinds South HOA, Inc. (hereinafter "Wedgefield"), and Defendant Crosswinds HOA, Inc. (hereinafter "Crosswinds"), and William K. Trask (hereinafter "Trask"), hereby agree to the entry of this Consent Judgment in order to resolve the matters in controversy between the parties. Service of process of the Complaint and the Amended Complaint filed herein is hereby accepted and the jurisdiction of this Court hereby acknowledged by all Defendants. The parties agree that this Consent Judgment may be signed out of county, out of term or session, and out of district. The State brought this civil action to compel B&D to take corrective action to restore stormwater control measures as required by Stormwater Management Certification No.921115 and Stormwater Management Certification No. 930710 ("the Certifications,,). The Stormwater control measures, which are required by the Certifications are located in the Crosswinds and Wedgefield residential subdivisions in Wilmington, New Hanover County. The State filed an Amended Complaint on or about March 14, 2006, to add Crosswinds and Wedgefield as defendants in accordance with an order entered by The Honorable D. Jack Hooks, Jr. on or about February 8, 2006, ruling that Crosswinds and Wedgefield are necessary parties to any final decision in this litigation. 1. Plaintiff is the sovereign State of North Carolina. This action was brought on the relation of William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the State agency established pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-275, g AM.., and vested with the statutory authority to enforce the State's environmental laws, including laws enacted to protect the water quality of the State. 2. Defendant B&D Development Corporation is a North Carolina corporation doing business in New Hanover County, North Carolina. B&D's registered agent is Dick J. Thompson. B&D's principal mailing address and registered office address is 111 Merchant Lane, Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28248. 3. Defendant Wedgefield is an association of property owners served by the stormwater control systems which are the subject matter of this civil action. 4. Defendant Crosswinds is an association of property owners served by the stormwater control systems which are the subject matter of this civil action. 5. On or about April 28, 1993, B&D submitted a revised application for a Certification of Compliance with Stormwater Regulations for Stormwater Project 2 No. 921115, Wedgefield, to DENR's Division of Water Quality Wilmington Regional Office ("DWQ"). 6. On or about July 19, 1993, B&D submitted an application for a Certification of Compliance with Stormwater Regulations for Stormwater Project No. 930710, Crosswinds, to DWQ. 7. On or about October 12, 2000, B&D responded to DWQ and offered to take corrective action on the rear pond, including provision of additional surface areas and volume based upon the design criteria then in effect to the extent reasonably possible. S. On February 26, 2001, DWQ issued a Final Notice of Violation to B&D which set forth violations of the Certification committed by B&D. The final Notice of Violation was received by B&D on February 27, 2001. 9. On April 20, 2001, B&D submitted an application for modification, which Proposed corrective action to bring the rear pond into compliance with the Certification. 10. On June 25, 2001, DWQ requested additional information about the rear pond from B&D. IL On December 3, 2001, DWQ informed B&D that its modification application remained incomplete and that the Company's proposed time frame for the completion of the modifications was unacceptable. 12. On December 27, 2001, B&D stated in a letter to DWQ that meeting a deadline of January 3, 2002, for completion of any work which DWQ and B&D might agree upon was not possible for B&D to achieve. 3 13. On November 6, 2002, DWQ issued a Notice of Violation to B&D for violations of Stornwater Permit No. 921115 (the front pond), which was received by B&D. 14. The State did not issue any Notices of Violation to Wedgefield or Crosswinds. 15. Wedgefield has limited financial means and needs a reasonable period of time to maintain and make repairs to the Wedgefield pond. 16. Because of the front berm it is impracticable to restore the slope on the west bank of the Wedgefield pond to a 3:1 ratio. Similarly there is limited space to access the north bank of the pond due to swimming pool construction at that site. 17. There is limited access to the front pond because of the front berm between College Road and the front pond and there are no other access easements to the front pond. CONCLUSIONc QFE L&W 1. This Court has personal jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter jurisdiction over the controversy. The Complaint states a claim upon which relief can be granted. 2. This Consent Judgment entered into by the parties is fair and will terminate the controversy between them in regards to this proceeding. IT IS THEREFORE, upon consent of the parties, and without the taking of any testimony, ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED: 1. Defendant B&D shall: (a) Within ninety (90) days from the entry of this Consent Judgment perform such excavation as is necessary to provide additional surface area at the 4 permanent pool elevation in the rear pond as permitted under 930710, on the rear portions of Lots 304 and 305, Section 5, Crosswinds, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 35, Page 316, New Hanover County Register of Deeds, owned by Trask as shown and highlighted on the attached Exhibit A, to meet the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1003(i) (1988), to the extent feasible. Crosswinds and Trask shall provide B&D access to the pond to perform the work and release B&D from any claims of Crosswinds or Trask associated with the work. At the conclusion of the work, Trask and spouse shall deed to Crosswinds those portions of Lots 304 and 305 of Crosswinds as shown and highlighted on the attached Exhibit A. The outlet structure shall remain "as is" with no increase in elevation. (b) Within thirty (30) days from the entry of this Consent Judgment, B&D shall pay to Crosswinds the sum of $6,500.00 to increase the number or size of the pipc(s) connecting the two rear ponds. 2. Wedgefield and Crosswinds shall evaluate the capacity of the ditch which connects the front and rear pond to convey the surface runoff, as close to the original plan as practicable to their respective wet detention ponds. Subject to the results of that evaluation, Wedgefield and Crosswinds may install a plug in the interior drainage ditch at the appropriate break point, contingent on the removal, by any third party, of any hydraulic barriers downstream in the Highway 132 ditch. Neither Wedgefield nor Crosswinds shall be required by this Consent 5 in Judgment to remove any such hydraulic barriers downstream of the subdivisions. Crosswinds shall be required to maintain the above -described ditch, piping and other appurtenances and keep them clear of obstructions. 3. (a) Wedgefield shall remove silt from the front pond to restore its depth, as near to the original plan as practicable. Wedgefield shall perform the work on the front pond with a backhoe and shall only be required to remove the sediment from the interior of the pond to restore the slopes on the south bank and north bank to as close as a 3:1 ratio as practicable. Wedgefield shall not be required to restore the slope on the west bank of the front pond to a 3:1 ratio. Wedgefield may utilize the spoil material from the excavation to restore the south and north banks' slopes. Any action by Wedgefield is contingent upon the North Carolina Department of Transportation: granting a permanent access and maintenance casement to the front pond. Any action by Wedgefield is further contingent upon Wedgefield being able to construct permanent access from Highway 132 to the front pond for no more than $2,500.00. DWQ and Wedgefield shall negotiate an appropriate schedule for completion of the work. (b) Within thirty (30) days from the entry of this Consent Judgment, B&D shall pay to Wedgefield the sum of $6,500.00 to help defray the costs for the activities referenced in paragraph 3(a) herein. 4. Upon completion of the pond excavation, Wedgefield shall clear, reseed and establish a permanent groundcover on the banks surrounding the front pond permitted under 921115 from the water line to the top of the slope of said banks. v 5. The Plaintiff shall, to the extent required by the North Carolina General Statutes and any rules promulgated there under authorize, grant and provide any and all permits, if necessary, required for B&D and/or Wedgefield, and /or Crosswinds, at no cost to perform the activities which are referenced herein and agreed upon by the parties. All activities undertaken pursuant to this Consent Judgment are deemed by agreement of the parties to be maintenance which will not require the application for, or issuance of, any permits by the plaintiff. 6. The Court shall retain necessary jurisdiction of this matter for purposes of enforcing the terms of this Consent Judgment and, for determining upon any motion by either party that the requirements of this Consent Judgment have been met and that dissolution of it is appropriate. 7. That the orders issued by the Court shall be enforceable by and through the contempt powers of this Court pursuant to Chapter 5A of the North Carolina General Statutes. 8. That each party shall bear its own costs and attorney fees. 9. Upon confirmation of compliance with the terms and conditions of this Consent Judgment, the parties shall, to the extent allowed by the North Carolina General Statutes and any rules promulgated thereunder take all reasonable and necessary action to ensure that the stormwater permits referenced herein and the related individual permits which cover the built -upon area maximums of the individual lots within sections of Crosswinds and Wedgefield shall be transferred to and accepted by the Crosswinds Homeowners Association, Inc. and the Wedgefield at Crosswinds South Homeowners Association, Inc. (as applicable). Upon transfer, is the Plaintiff shall consider that each association is in compliance with these permits, or if not in compliance, the State shall take no action against the defendants for existing noncompliances that are a part of or caused by the original construction. The respective Homeowners Associations shall be required to maintain their systems in compliance with the Permits as modified by this Agreement. 10. That the parties, with court approval, may jointly modify the provisions of this Consent Judgment. This the .S day of 8 M WE CONSENT: B&D DEVEL MENT, INC. By: Die J. Thompson Treasurer By: Clay A. Collier Attorney at Law 2451 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28412 WILLIAM K. TRASK FM WEDGEFIELD AT CROSSWINDS SOUTH HOA, INC. ay: �e ��— William G. Wright Shipman & Wright, LLP 11 S Fifth Avenue Wilmin 1 B itnt sid t 10 CROSS A, INC. By: Charles D. Meier Marshall, Williams & Gorham, L.L.P. P. O. Drawer 2088 Wilmington, NC 28402-2088 By:<�c Q Al Barone, Vice President 11 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY By: taA'<'.V A IA'A:j. Fes, Alan Klimek, P.E. Director of the 1� 1 Division of Water Quality ROY COOPER Attorney General By: D nal . Laton Assistant Attorney General N.C. Department of Justice Environmental Division 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-9001 Telephone: (919) 716-6600 Attorney for Plaintiff 12 EXHIBIT A TO CONSENT JUDGMENT - 04 CVS 2896 2O.J' o � ' /5 C41pV /1 J•4VV y cly 700 B• \' 21.71 1SJ' o 0 / 1 i 224 C\! DITCH C� 14.8 / INV,ia22 / OUTLET STRUCTURE 223 / \\>II1 TOP 5 j1�1�11,` WV. IA1d52 /Di TCH 222 221 1 1a&/ X 4 / J J i roA f8.2 jx 1610 � + \\ Q' 220 - -++• /N .17 7 I \\ \ 306 ' I � 3015 \• � \� j Oybseb,d ACE AREA) )873'� 1.VO ACRES 1 ----- 'r—T-I----- 1 f� �l I� I I i 1 1� 8;5 g� n �1c ;1 .,1 _ ceceNa _ 1 RGV/SION LOTS 34-37, 1 WEDGEF/ELD crosswrwns Bourn � / IfMCNA55GL^/A�, INC AIX �O .AeXx 25. 9� /j n o�! MEMORANDUM Date:— April 1, 2003 To: Mr. Bob Sledge From: Linda Lewis' Through: Rick Shiver Subject: Request for Injunctive Relief Project: SW8 930710 and SW8 921115 Crosswinds Subdivision Location: New Hanover County Dear Bob: As of this date, repeated Notices of Violation, Enforcement Actions and meetings with Dick Thompson of B & D Developers, his lawyer and his engineer have failed to resolve the situation at Crosswinds. Mr. Thompson refuses to do anything. The homeowners at Crosswinds have continued to experience flooding which threatens their homes. The surface area of the pond permitted under 930710 is currently only 1.4 acres when it should be 1.9 acres, and the pond permitted under 921115 has fallen into a complete state of disrepair. Dye tests have confirmed that runoff which is supposed to be draining to the 921115 pond is actually draining to the 930710 pond. We are hereby requesting that you begin the process of seeking injunctive relief to compel Mr. Thompson to provide the 1.9 acres of pond area in the 930710 pond and to perform the necessary repairs and maintenance on the 921115 pond to comply with the stormwater management permits. Thank you. S:\WQS\STORMWAT\MEMOS\930710.APRO3 ;l A� —i W Y Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources November 6, 2002 CERTIFIED MAIL #7001 1940 0000 4636 3903 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Dick Thompson B&D Developers PO Box 777 Carolina Beach, NC 28428 Dear Mr. Thompson: Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality Wilmington Regional Office Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION - Crosswinds South Stormwater Permit No. SW8 921115 New Hanover County On October 11, 2002, Wilmington Regional Office personnel performed a Compliance Inspection of the project known as Crosswinds South, located at the comer of NC 132 (S. College Road) and Wedgefield Drive in New Hanover County, North Carolina. The inspection was performed to determine the status of compliance with Stormwater Permit Number SW8 921115, issued to you on April 29, 1993. The project has been found in violation of Stormwater Permit Number SW8 921115, issued pursuant to the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1000. As the permit holder of record, you must comply with the conditions and terms of the permit until such time as the Division approves a request to transfer the permit. The violations found are: 1. Failure to address the items listed in the past three inspection reports dated July 22, 1994, March 26, 1998, and October 26, 2000. 2. Failure to notify the Division and provide the necessary paperwork upon transfer of ownership to the HOA. 3. Failure to provide the necessary inspection and maintenance for the permitted wet detention pond, resulting in overgrown slopes, blocked access to the outlet structure, questionable pump operation, slope erosion, and reduction of the surface area by approximately 3,000 ft' due to silting in of the pond. 4. Modifying the outlet structure without first submitting a modification to the Division for approval. To correct these violations you must 1. Provide a written "Plan of Action" which outlines the actions you will take to correct the violations and a time frame for completion of those actions, on or before December 6, 2002. N.C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive dw4 NCDENR 28405 (910) 395-3900 Fax (910) 350-2004 Customer service 800-623-7748 Mr. Thompson November 6, 2002 Stormwater Permit No. SW8 921115 2. Provide the necessary paperwork to transfer the permit to the HOA upon completion of maintenance items. Immediately provide the necessary maintenance to restore the pond to design condition. 4. Submit a modification for the outlet structure to address the problems of draw down and possible back -flow from the ditch along South College Road into the pond. Failure to provide the 'Plan of Action" by December 6, 2002, or to correct the violations by the date designated in the "Plan of Action", are considered violations of 15A NCAC 2H.1000, and may result in the initiation of enforcement action which may include recommendations for the assessment of civil and criminal penalties, pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A. By copy of this letter to the New Hanover County Building Inspector, this Office is requesting that the Building Inspector continue to withhold building permits for Lots 218, 304, 305, 337, 337A, and 338 in Section 4 of Crosswinds until this matter is satisfactorily resolved. Those lots are potential areas for pond expansion, should that be the route chosen to address the violations in the SW8 930710 pond. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Ms. Linda Lewis at (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, ert&, a �Cn (3 Rick Shiver Water Quality Regional Supervisor RSS:\arl S:\WQS\STORMWAT\NOTICE\921115.NOV cc: Larry Sneeden, P.E. Jill Hickey, Attorney General's Office Clay Collier, Attorney Tony Roberts, New Hanover County Building Inspections Wade Harris, President, Crosswinds HOA Linda Udwisl Central Office State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Division of Water Quality October 26, 2000 Mr. Dick Thompson B & D Development PO Box 777 Carolina Beach, NC 28428 1� NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RE50URCE5 Subject: COMPLIANCE INSPECTION Crosswinds South Stormwater Project No. S W 8 921115 New Hanover County Dear Mr. Thompson: ]'lease find attached a copy of the completed form entitled "Stormwater Compliance Inspection Report" The report summarizes the findings of a recent inspection of the project's stormwater controls conducted on October 26, 2000 to determine compliance with Stormwater Permit Number SW8 921115 issued to you on March 31, 1993. A summary of the findings and comments are noted under Section 4 of the report. Please inform this Office in writing before November 26, 2000, of the specific actions that will be undertaken and the time frame required to correct the deficiencies. Failure to provide the requested information, when required, may initiate enforcement action. If you have any questions please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, Linda Lewis Environmental Engineer RSS/arl: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\INS13ECT\921115.00T cc: Larry Sneeden, P.E. Central Files Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal or. Ext., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone 910-395-3900 rAX 910-350-2004 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50 % recycled/10 % post -consumer paper STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT 4. Project Name: Crosswinds South Project Number: SW8 921115 Control Measure: Wet Detention Pond with pump Water Body: Mott Creek Classification: C Sw Directions to site, address: Off South College Road at Wedgefield, neighboring Hidden Valley. Inspection Date Weather Conditions Compliance Issues: October 26, 2000 Partly cloudy, cool a. Based on an as -built survey done by W.K. Dickson, dated March, 5, 1999, the pond's surface area is deficient by about 3,000 ft2. b. The side slopes are not stabilized with permanent vegetation. C. The side slopes are not constructed at 3:1 in all parts of the pond. d. Access to the outlet structure for maintenance and inspection is limited due to the overgrown slopes. ` e. The outlet pipe from the pond is supposed to be right at the ditch4bottom, and the storage elevation is supposed to be at least 0.3' above the ditch bottom. The notes provided on the as - built survey from W.K. Dickson indicate that the storage elevation (overflow) is below the ditch bottom. The current outlet structure may be causing runoff to back up in the system of piping and ditches in Crosswinds which in turn may be causing a back up into the rear detention ponds, contributing to the flooding problem at the rear ponds. Required Actions: Provide the required amount of surface area. Provide permanent vegetation for the slopes. Regrade the slopes to the required 3:1. Remove the overgrown vegetation and provide access to the outlet structure. Investigate the functioning of the outlet structure during a 1 " or more rain event to ensure that the required water levels are maintained and drawdown is occurring as permitted. Inspector: Linda Lewis Water Quality/Wilmington Regional Of ice/(910) 395-3900 RSS/arl: S:AWQS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\921115.00T UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First -Class mail Postage $ Fees Paid USPS Permit No. G-10 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box State of North Carolina DENR 127 Cardinal Drive Ext, Wilmington; NC 28405 (Attn: Bev) �-�— ■ Con-Olete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: Mr, rick I hornp5vn B Ek D (level mo? f Po BOK -1 -1 Carolina (se-4, NC A. X ❑ Agent ❑ Addressee B. ved by Name) C. Tt of D livery D. Is delivery address diff ent from item 1? 11 Y s If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No 3. Service Type ❑ Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number 7001 1940 0000 4636 3903 ] (Transfer from service label) � PS Form 3811, August 2001 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02 M-083! t State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary Division of Water Quality March 26, 1998 Mr. Dick Thompson B & D Development PO Box 777 Carolina Beach, NC 28428 AM ft NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RE50URCE5 Subject: COMPLIANCE INSPECTION Crosswinds South Stormwater Project No. SW8 921115 New Hanover County Dear Mr. Thompson: Please find attached a copy of the completed form entitled "Stormwater Compliance Inspection Report". The report summarizes the findings of a recent inspection of the project's stormwater controls conducted on March 24, 1997 to determine compliance with Stormwater Management Permit Number SW8 921115 issued on April 29, 1993. A summary of the findings and comments are noted under Section 6 of the report. Please inform this Office in writing before April 26, 1998 of the specific actions that will be undertaken and the time frame required to correct the deficiencies. Failure to provide the requested information, when required, may initiate enforcement action. If you have any questions please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, Linda Lewis Environmental Engineer RSS/arl: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\921115.MAR cc: Larry Sneeden, P.E. Central Files Linda Lewis 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone 910-395-3900 FAX 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper t 1 2 Q 0 a R1 STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Project Name: Crosswinds South Project Number: SW8 921115 Control Measure: Detention Pond Water Body: Mott Creek Classification: C Sw Directions to site, address: Off NC 132, about 1.5 miles north of Monkey Junction. Inspection Date: March 24, 1997 Weather Conditions: Cool, partly cloudy Comparison of Approved plans vs. As -Built: Compared well. Compliance Problems: a. The pond is obviously not being maintained in accordance with the approved O & M plan. The slopes are not stabilized with vegetation, and severely eroded areas are plentiful. PE Certification Received? NO Required Action: Deed Restrictions Received? NO a. Please remove the accumulated sediment, repair the eroded areas, regrade the slopes, and establish a dense vegetative cover on the slopes, and the surrounding empty lots: Sediment from these unvegetated lots is entering the pond and filling it in. b. Please submit the Engineer's Certification. C. Please submit a copy of the recorded deed restrictions indicating the 4,500 square foot maximum built -upon area per lot. d. The HOA did not sign the ownership transfer. I don't have any choice but to send this to you. Please make sure they understand that the pond needs regular maintenance, and the current condition is not a reflection of a design flaw in any way, shape or form. It is from a lack of maintenance. Inspector: Linda Lewis Water Quality/Wilmington Regional Office/(910) 395-3900 RSS/arl: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\921115.MAR NEW HANOVER CO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 414 CHESTNUT STREET WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401 TELEPHONE (910) 341-7139 WYATT E. BLANCHARD, P.E. County Engineer March 25, 1998 Mr. B. A. Baker 4306 Cross Current Place Wilmington, North Carolina 28409 RE: Drainage Complaint Dear Mr. Baker: MAR 2.7 ,1998 I am writing in response to. the meeting with Mr. Bill Caster, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, to discuss flooding and drainage concerns in the Crosswind Subdivision. I investigated the detention pond at Wedgefield, which handles some of the runoff from your subdivision and I found the following: There is a possibility the pump which is located adjacent to the detention pond is not working or it may be clogged. Due to erosion which is occurring along the banks of the detention pond and from other areas, it is very likely that the efficiency of the pond has decreased. While the County recognizes the need for drainage, at this time we do not have a drainage program in place for maintenance or construction for drainage; however, the responsibility to maintain the drainage system is each property owner's duty or homeowner's association. If you have any questions concerning this matter please contact this office. Sincerely, Adam Rahhal' Civil Engineer cc: Dave Weaver, Assistant County Manager Wyatt E. Blanchard, County Engineer Jim Craig, Chief Utility Engineer Linda Lewis, DEM m , 0 m m Postage ' ..0 Certified Fee j II1=1O Retum Receipt Fee (Fsdoraement Required) O Resviclad Delivery Fee Required) O (Endorsement Total postage & Fees O 7 Er Sens O r1�/ �n___._..._._Y=-I orrPO BOX NO. C3 OI � O ..................:...__.. cuv. State, State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Bob Jamieson Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Regional Manager July 22, 1994 Mr. Dick Thompson B & D Development Post Office Box 777 Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28428 Subject: COMPLIANCE INSPECTION Crosswinds South Stormwater Project No. 921115 New Hanover County Dear Mr. Thompson: Please find attached a copy of the completed form entitled "Stormwater Compliance Inspection Report". The report summarizes the findings of a recent inspection of the project's stormwater controls conducted on July 14, 1994 to determine compliance with Stormwater Certification Number 921115 issued on April 29, 1993. A summary of the findings and comments are noted under Section 6 of the report. Appropriate action, if required, should be completed by August 22, 1994. Please inform this Office by letter when required action is completed. If you have any questions please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, Linda Lewis Environmental Engineer DA/arl: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\921115.JUL cc: Larry Sneeden, P.S. Central Files Bradley Bennett -(2)=1:inda-Lewis 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, wdmioglon, N.C. 29405-3945 0 Telephone 910.395-3900 0 Fax 910.350.2004 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT 1. Project Name: Crosswinds South Project Number: 921115 Control Measure: 85% Detention Pond Water Body: Mott Creek Classification: C Sw Directions to site, address: South College Road south, turn left into Crosswinds just past Tall Tree entrance. 2. Inspection Date: July 14, 1994 Weather Conditions: Hot, sunny 3. Comparison of Approved plans vs. As -Built: Compared well. 4. Maintenance Problems: 1. Some sloughing of the side slopes into the pond has occurred. 2. The side slopes appear to be steeper than 3: 1. 5. PE Certification Received? NO Deed Restrictions Received? NO 6. Comments: 1. Please repair the slopes and reseed/sod. 2. Please verify that slopes do not exceed 3:1. 2. Please complete and return the attached Engineer's Certification. 3. Please forward a copy of the recorded deed restrictions. Inspector: Linda Lewis O� Water Quality/Wilmington Regional Office/(910) 395-3900 DA/arl: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\921115.JUL NOw. . SO M.1'. r , Av L3 I bl a 72 - �4a Ao 4 04 a FA A T -It lt-. TY -Pan- AL Zi T Vr " lqw%A - 71 ka