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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSWA000069_ATC Permit_20200608State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SWA000069 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES STATE STORMWATER FAST TRACK PROCESS: AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT (ATC) PERMIT In compliance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, including 15A NCAC 02H.1000 ("stormwater rules"), PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO Phillips Chapel Development, LLC for Needham Estates 4160 Phillips Chapel Road, Haw River, NC Alamance County FOR THE construction of a fast track project and its associated stormwater control measures (SCMs) as outlined in the approved Fast -Track application, site plan, and supporting documentation (the "preliminarily approved documentation") as attached and/or on file with the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (the "Division" or "DEMLR"). The preliminarily approved documentation is incorporated by reference and are enforceable parts of this permit. This project is located within one- half mile of and discharging to receiving waters designated as Meadow Creek and Motes Creek, class WS-V, NSW waters in the Cape Fear River Basin and is to be designed in compliance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 02H.1000 and the minimum design criteria (MDC) specified therein (the "stormwater rules") and enforced by the Division. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 8, 2025, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: COMPLIANCE WITH THE STORMWATER RULES. The project and all SCMs (including existing SCMs associated with the project) shall meet all applicable requirements of 15A NCAC 02H .1000 through .1062, including the Minimum Design Criteria (MDC), upon project completion. This includes the following Sections of 15A NCAC 02H .1000: .1003 Requirements that Apply to All Projects .1017 NPDES MS4 and Urbanizing Areas: Post -Construction Requirements .1019 Coastal Counties Program .1020 Universal Stormwater Management Program .1021 Non -Coastal HQW and ORW .1043 Fast Track Permitting Process: Authorization to Construct .1044 Fast Track Permitting Process: Final Permit .1045 Requirements for Permit Transfers and Permit Renewals .1050 MDC for All Stormwater Control Measures .1051-.1062 MDC for Specific Stormwater Control Measures, as applicable State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SWA000069 2. HIGHLIGHT OF SPECIFIC RULE REQUIREMENTS. The project shall comply with all applicable provisions of the stormwater rules listed above. Some specific rule requirements to be aware of include: a. LOW DENSITY REQUIREMENTS. The information provided in the application indicates that this project has a proposed density of 14.8%. This low density project shall comply with all applicable low density requirements listed in the stormwater rules. If, at any point, the project density exceeds 24% this project will be considered a high density project and must comply with all applicable high density requirements of the stormwater rules. b. PROJECT AREA. The attached site plan depicts this project as a single project with a project area of 2,691,572 square feet. The locations of all SCMs, streams, wetlands and buffers are shown on the site plan. c. VEGETATED SETBACKS. A vegetated setback shall be provided adjacent to surface waters per the requirements of Rule 15A NCAC 02H .1003(4) and other applicable stormwater rules to which the project is subject. d. RECORDED DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS. The stormwater rules require the following documents to be recorded and must be submitted to obtain the final permit as stated in 15A NCAC 02H.1044: i. Deed restrictions and protective covenants (example language is provided in Attachment B.) Please note that the final permit will be issued a separate permit number; ii. Access and/or easements; iii. Operation and maintenance agreement; iv. Final plat must include a reference to the recorded operation and maintenance agreement; v. Deeds for individual lots with a reference to the deed restrictions and protective covenants. e. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. During the term of the ATC, all operation and maintenance for the project shall follow the Erosion Control Plan requirements until the Sediment -Erosion Control devices are converted to SCMs. Once the devices are converted to SCMs, the permittee shall provide and perform the operation and maintenance necessary, as listed in the recorded operation and maintenance agreement, to assure that all components of the permitted on -site stormwater system function at the intended design condition. f. NO ALTERNATIVES TO THE MDC. The project shall not propose an alternative design, nor shall it claim an exemption from the MDC based on vested rights, a waiver or a Director's Certification. 3. ATC PERMIT ADMINISTRATION. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .1043 and .1044, the following administrative procedures shall apply: a. PROJECT AREA CHANGES. If the project area changes, then this ATC permit shall be rendered null and void and the project must either apply for a new ATC or standard permit. b. LICENSED PROFESSIONAL. A licensed professional of record must be maintained for the duration of the project and who will prepare, certify, and submit the as -built package to obtain the final permit. If another licensed professional is retained before the project is complete, then an updated guaranty must be submitted. The original licensed professional is required to inform the Division that they are no longer associated with the project. State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SWA000069 c. TRANSFER. This permit is not transferable to any person or entity except after notice to and approval by the Director. Neither the sale of the project, in whole or in part, nor the conveyance of common area to a third party constitutes an approved transfer of the ATC stormwater permit. The permittee is responsible for compliance with all permit conditions until such time as the Division approves the transfer request. To transfer this permit, either submit a new ATC application form (with all required items) or apply for a standard stormwater permit through the standard permitting process. Full or partial designers' certifications must be completed and submitted with the new ATC application or the new standard permit application for any SCMs that were already completed under the ATC. If the project is sold without notification to DEMLR, then this ATC permit shall be rendered null and void, the project will be out of compliance, and construction will not be allowed until a new standard permit application is submitted and approved for the project. d. RENEWAL. This ATC permit may be renewed by providing a renewal application with all required items at least 180 days prior to the expiration date of this permit. e. EXPIRATION. If the ATC permit expires, the project shall be considered out of compliance, and thus shall be disqualified from renewal through the fast track permitting process. In this case, the permittee shall obtain a permit through the standard permitting process to complete the project. Full or partial designer certifications must be completed and submitted with the standard permit application for any SCMs that were already completed under the ATC. 4. DOCUMENTATION AND INSPECTION. The ATC application and required items and technical design documents shall be available upon request by the Division throughout the life of this permit. A copy of the ATC application and permit shall be maintained on file by the Permittee at all times. In addition, the permittee grants Division staff permission to enter the property during normal business hours to inspect the project and all components of the stormwater management facility. 5. COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION. DEMLR shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance of constructing the approved project by submitting the completed Construction Commencement Form found in Attachment A. 6. FINAL FAST -TRACK PERMIT APPLICATION. Within 45 days of completion of the project, a Final Fast Track Stormwater Permit Application and all required items shall be submitted to DEMLR in accordance with Rule 15A NCAC 02H .1044(3). Approval of the as -built stormwater plans shall be required before the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan for the project may be closed out. 7. ENFORCEMENT. 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 action as set forth in NCGS 143, Article 21. Any of the following actions shall be considered a violation of the stormwater rules and are grounds for enforcement action in accordance with NCGS 143-215.6A: a. Failure to abide by the conditions contained in this permit. b. Knowingly making false statement, representation, or certification regarding this project. c. Failure to maintain a licensed professional of record for the duration of the project. 8. DIRECTOR'S AUTHORITY. The Director may modify, revoke, reissue or terminate this permit for cause as allowed by 15A NCAC 02H.1000 and NCGS 143-215.1. 9. OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND/OR PERMITS. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the permittee from obtaining and complying with any and all other permits or approvals that are required in order for this development to take place, as required by any statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances, which are imposed by any other Local, State or Federal government agency having jurisdiction. State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SWA000069 Permit issued this the 8t" day of June, 2020. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Brian Wrenn, Acting Director Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission ATC Permit Number SWA000069 State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SWA000069 Attachment A Fast Track Construction Commencement Form ATC Permit No. SWA000069 Needham Estates Alamance Countv Complete and submit this form (NO SUBSTITUTES) to the Winston-Salem Regional Office The undersigned hereby notifies the agency below that the construction of this project is expected to commence on (mm/dd/yyyy) and is expected to be completed by (mm/dd/yyyy). I understand that this project shall not be considered complete unti the Division has received the final Fast -Track Stormwater Permit Armlication Form and all Signature of Permit Holder Title (if any) Date Designer's Certification I, , as a duly re istered Licensed Professional in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe ((L periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the subject project on behalf of the Permittee. I hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence will be used such that the project and all stormwater control measures (SCMs) shall be constructed to meet all applicable requirements of 15A NCAC 02H Section .1000- .1062, including the Minimum Design Criteria (MDC). ....................................................................... North Carolina Licensed Professional Seal, signature, and date: It is highly recommended that this notification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division. The Division does not acknowledge receipt of Fast Track Construction Commencement Notification Forms. Submit this form to the following office: Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources c/o Zachary Lentz Winston-Salem Regional Office 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd., Suite 300 Winston-Salem, NC 27105 State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SWA000065 Attachment B Example Deed Restriction and Protective Covenants Language In accordance with Title 15 NCAC 2H.1000 effective January 1, 2017, the stormwater rules, deed restrictions and protective covenants are required to be recorded to ensure that projects will be maintained, in perpetuity, consistent with the stormwater rules and the design condition. The following example deed restrictions and protective covenants are to be recorded prior to the sale, conveyance, and issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a lot or group of lots to any individual or entity. Please note that the final permit will be issued a separate permit number. 1. The following covenants are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with State Stormwater Management Permit Number (see note above) , as issued by the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (the "Division') under 15A NCAC 02H.1000, effective January 1, 2017. 2. The State of North Carolina is made a beneficiary of these covenants to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with the stormwater management permit. 3. These covenants are to run with the land and be binding on all persons and parties claiming under them. 4. The covenants pertaining to stormwater shall not be allowed to expire and may not be altered or rescinded without the express written consent of the Division. 5. Alteration of the drainage as constructed under the ATC permit approval and as shown on the final stormwater plans submitted as part of the as -built package may not take place without the concurrence of the permittee and approval by the Division. Filling in, piping, altering, or modifying any component of the approved vegetated conveyance system and/or curb outlet system shown on the approved plan, except for a minimum driveway crossing, is strictly prohibited. 6. The maximum allowable built -upon area per lot is square feet. OR, if the proposed built -upon area per lot will vary, please use the following statement and provide a complete listing of the proposed built -upon area for each lot: The maximum allowable built -upon area (BUA) per lot, in square feet, is as listed below or in the attached table: Lot # BUA, sf Lot # BUA, sf 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 street pavement and/or sidewalk. The maximum allowable built -upon area shall not be exceeded on any lot until the permit is modified to ensure compliance with the stormwater rules. Built upon area has the same meaning as G.S. 143-214.7, as amended in Session Law 2017-10. 7. All lots shall maximize dispersed flow of runoff through vegetated areas and minimize channelization of runoff. Where runoff cannot be released as dispersed flow, vegetated conveyances maybe used. 8. A 30*-foot wide vegetated setback must be provided and maintained adjacent to all surface waters in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H.1003(4) and the final plans submitted as part of the as -built package. State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SWA000065 9. 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 as set forth in NCGS 143, Article 21. Other recommended language the permittee may find beneficial to assist in modifications, resolving potential future compliance issues, or correcting errors: The Declarant shall have the right to amend the covenants without consent of the members to conform the Declaration to the requirements of any law or governmental agency having legal jurisdiction over the property, including those agencies sponsored by or under the control of the State of North Carolina. A letter from an official of any such agency requesting, requiring or suggesting an amendment necessary to comply with the requirements of such agency, shall be sufficient evidence to affect such an amendment. The amendment shall be effective upon recording.