HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW7000612_Final Permit_20000720State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Washington Regional Office
Mr. John Dinsmore
Eastern Aluminum
611. Hull Drive
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 ,
Subject: Stormwater SW7000612
Eastern Aluminum
Pasquotank County
Dear Mr. Dinsmore:
The Washington Regional Office received the completed Stormwater Application for the subject
project on June 12, 2000. 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. We are forwarding Permit No. SW7000612 dated July 20, 2000 to Eastern Aluminum
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following
receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written,petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless. such_ demands are made this
permit shall be final and binding.
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FOR THE
construction, operation and maintenance of stormwater management systems 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 Division of Water Quality and considered a part of this
permit for grass swales to serve the proposed Eastern Aluminum site located on Corporate Drive
near Elizabeth City, NC.
The Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specific conditions and limitations:
DESIGN STANDARDS
1. The following criteria are approved as meeting the stormwater rules for this
project:
a. The total area for this project is 3.79 acres.
b. Total impervious area proposed for this project site is 0.75 acres.
C. Total number of lots is one.
d. Allowable built -upon area must be consistent with proposed plans and
restrictions submitted in the application by the penmittee.
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2. The overall tract built -upon area percentage or lot sizes for the project must be
maintained at levels at least as stringent as the low density levels specified in the
stormwater rules. ,
3. The development must demonstrate that no areas within the project site are of
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such high density that stormwater runoff threatens water quality.
Approved plans and specifications for projects covered by this permit are
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runoff conveyance systems allowed will be vegetated conveyances such
with minimum side slopes of3:1(li:V) or, curb outlet systems as -defined .
rmwater rules and approved by the Division
6. No piping shall be allowed except:
a. That minimum amount necessary to direct runoffbeneath an impervious
surface such as a Toad.
b. That minimum amount needed under driveways to provide access to lots.
7. Projects covered by this permit will maintain a minimum 30 foot wide vegetative
buffer between all impervious areas and surface waters.
8. No homeowner/lot owner/developer, shall be allowed to fill in, alter, or pipe any
vegetative practices (such as swales) shown on the approved plans as part of the
stormwater management system without submitting a revision to the permit and
receiving approval from the Division.
9. Each of the lots in the subdivision will be limited to the amount of built -upon area
indicated in the approved plans and consistent with item 1 above.
10. The pemuttee is responsible for verifying that the proposed home plans do not
exceed the allowable built -upon area. Once the lot transfer is complete, the home
plan may not be revised without approval from the permittee, and responsibility for
meeting the built -upon area limit is transferred to the individual homeowner.
11. The Engineer/Owner/Developer/Permittee must certify in writing that the project's
stormwater controls, and impervious surfaces have been constructed within
substantial intent of the approved plans and specifications.
12. The following items will require a modification to the permit:
a. Any revision to the approved plans, regardless of size
b. Project name change
C. Transfer of ownership
d. Redesign or addition to the approved amount of built -upon area
e. Further subdivision of the project area.
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In addition, the Director may determine that other revisions to the project should
require a modification to the permit.
13. 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.
IL SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall comply with the following schedule for construction and maintenance
of the Low Density Option stormwater systems:
a. Swales and other vegetated conveyances shall be constructed in their entirety,
vegetated, and be operational for their intended use prior to the construction of
any built -upon surface except roads.
b. During construction, erosion shall be kept to a minimum and any eroded areas of
the swales or :other vegetated conveyances will be repaired immediately.
2. The permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to
operate the permitted stormwater management systems at optimum efficiency to include:
a. Inspections
I b. Sediment removal
C. Mowing, and revegetating of the side slopes
d. Immediate repair of eroded areas
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e. Maintenance of side slopes in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
3. The permittee shall submit recorded deed restrictions limiting built -upon area per lot in
accordance with Part I, item 9, within 30 days of the date of recording.
4. The Permittee shall submit the Engineer/Owner/Designer/Permittee Certification in
accordance with Part I, item 12,within 30 days of completion of the project.
5. The permittee shall submit all information requested by the Director or his representative
within the time frame specified in the written information request.
III. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality, in accordance with
North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
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2. The permit issued shall continue in force and effect until revoked or terminated.
3.The'perririt.may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request fora permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination does not stay
any permit condition
4. 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
1 laws, rules and regulations contained in Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative
Code, Subcha5.f et.aL
5. The permittee sball submit to the Director and shall have received approval for revised
plans, specifications, and calculations prior to construction, for those revisions under any
ofthe following conditions:
a. Any additions, deletions or redesignof the previously permitted amount of built -
upon area proposed regardless ofthe size ofthe modification
b. Further subdivision of the project area
6. The permit, is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the
Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the
permit to change -the name and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary.
A formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality accompanied
by the appropriate fee, documentation from both parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its
merits, and may or may not be approved.
7. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Pernuttee fromcomplying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction.
Permit issued this the 20 th day of July 2000.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
'Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number SW7000612
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