SW8930405_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20010906

RECEIVED
SEP 0 6 2001
BY:
September 5, 200I
Ms. Linda Lewis
Environmental Engineer-1
NC Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
Re: COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
Americare Retirement Facility — now Somerset Court of Newport
Stormwater Project No. SW8930405
Carteret County
Dear Ms. Lewis:
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915 West Fourth Street
Winston-Salem, NC27101
Ph: 336.724.1000
Fx: 336.724.9955
[e-mail]
Regarding your letter of August 21, 2001 to Ken Compton on the captioned subject, please accept this as
our initial response to the Stormwater Compliance Inspection Report, which was included in your letter.
I should note that I believe the name and ownership change form has been filled out by the N. C.
Housing Foundation and returned to your office under separate cover.
The Compliance Inspection Report required that we complete three actions:
a) Mow the perimeter and slopes to a height not to exceed 6 inches: This has been done. In
addition, we have entered into a contract with T &. J Landscaping to provide monthly
maintenance. They will plant new grass around the pond as soon as weather permits. This is
projected to be no later than October.
b) Check the depth of the pond: This has been done and will be included in the continuing
preventive maintenance program.
c) Clean out the draw -down orifice and verify its diameter: This was done during the month of
June by Roto Rooter. They verified that the draw -down orifice was clear and drainage effective.
I am enclosing a memorandum from Kevin Hart to me, dated September 4ch, 2001, which presents more
detail on each of the above items. I am. also enclosing some pictures he took of the work in progress in
clearing out the banks of the pond.
If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me. With best regards, I am
Sin ours,
Willia G.
enclosure
copy: Ken Compton Kevin Hart
Nancy Gould Sandy Spillman
Gina Downs

DATE: September 4, 2001
TO: Bill Benton
FROM: Kevin Hart
RE: Stormwater Compliance Report
The Wet Water Detention Pond in Newport was found to have vegetation growing inside the fenced area.
This has reached growth in average of 3 feet in height and the backs around the pond were assessed. AA 1 a
T & J Landscaping were contacted and a monthly Preventative maintenance plan was implemented to keep
the banks at 6 inches in height until grass seed could be planted around Detention Pond. According to the
landscaping company, the month of August is not the time to plant grass seed.
During the month of June, the draw down orifice was checked by RotoRooter to demonstrate to the DFS
construction survey team that the drain was functional. This was proven to be compliant and the drainage
was effective.
The trash guard will be cleaned and the debris removed on a regular basis by the landscaping company.
While in Newport last week, I used a weed eater to trim the high growth so that the landscaper could
actually get inside the fence to work.
I looked up the compliance rules regarding this and found quite a bit of information. I thought you might
like to read the highlighted areas - just in case you want to go into the pond business - or worse - speak the
pond language.
I took a number of pictures of the pond so that you could see what you are missing in person - everyone
needs his or her own pond detention project. These pictures better illustrate the size and slope problems
with getting a bush hog into the parameters, however, it can be done with a hand pushed hog and I feel sure
that the landscapers will use one.
Thought you might enjoy the facility kitty.
If I can be of further assistance, let me know.

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
Wilmington Regional Office
August 21, 2001
Mr. Kenneth B. Compton, President
NCAL-Acquisition I, Inc.
8 West Third Street, Suite 565
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Subject: COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
Americare Retirement Facility
Stormwater Project No. SW8 930405
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Compton:
Please find attached the original January 26, 2001, completed form entitled "Stormwater Compliance
Inspection Report". The report summarizes the findings of an inspection of the projecVs stormwater controls
which was conducted on December 12, 2000 to determine compliance with Stormwater Permit Number SW8
930405 issued on April 27, 1993. The form was originally sent to Americare of Eastern Carolina, Inc., since
they were the permit holders. We were notified by Mr. William Benton of Diversified Senior Services on
March 7, 2001, that there was a new owner, and he provided your name and address.
A summary of the findings and comments are'noted under Section 6 of the report. Please inform this
Office in writing before September 21, 2001 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 [phone].
Sincerely,
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Linda Lewis
Environmental Engineer
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Susie Christiansen
Linda Lewis
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800 623-7748

STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
1. Project Name: Americare Retirement Facility (now Somerset Court of Newport)
Project Number: SW8 930405 Control Measure: A Wet Detention Pond
Water Body: Deep Creek Classification: C
Directions to site, address: Off Market Street near the intersection with Church Street, in Newport,
NC.
2. Inspection Date: December 12, 2000
Weather Conditions: Clear and Cool
3. Compliance Issues:
a. The vegetation has grown up around the pond and trash and debris has not been picked up in
quite a while.
b. There are some areas around the pond where the slopes have sloughed into the pond. The
sediment from these areas is causing the pond to fill in.
The outlet structure is clogged with trash and debris.
4. Required Actions:
a. Mow the perimeter and slopes of the pond and maintain a dense cover of grassed vegetation on
the slopes that does not exceed 6 inches in height. Maintenance should be performed on a
regular basis and trash and debris should be picked up and disposed of properly.
b. Check the depth of the pond. If the average depth throughout the pond is 3.0' or less, please
excavate to at least the design depth of 3.5 feet. Due to the age of the development and lack of
maintenance, it is very likely that the pond will need excavation. The eroded areas along the
slopes of the pond will need to be repaired and re -seeded or sodded.
C. Please clean out the draw down orifice and verify that it is still has a diameter of 1-5/8 inch.
Make sure the trash guard/rack is secure and kept clear from trash on a regular maintenance
schedule.
5. Please complete a name/ownership change form and sign the enclosed operation and maintenance plan
so that the permit can be transferred to the new owner.
Inspector: Scott Vinson
Water Quality/Wilmington Regional Office/[phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
"Wilmington Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Division of Water. Quality
January 26, 2001
Mr. Robert Montague, President
Americare of Eastern Carolina, Inc.
3020 Market Street
Newport, NC 28570
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
Americare Retirement Facility
Stormwater Project No. SW8 930405
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Montague:
Please find attached a copy ofthe completed form entitled "Stormwater Compliance Inspection Report". The
report summarizes the findings of a recent inspection of the project's stormwater controls conducted on December
12, 2000 to determine compliance with Stormwater Permit Number SW8 930405 issued on April 27, 1993.
A summary of the findings and comments are noted under Section 6 of the report. Please inform this Office
in writing before February 26, 2001 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,
Scott Vinson
Environmental Engineer
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STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Project Name: Americare Retirement Facility
Project Number: SW8 930405 Control Measure: a wet detention pond
Water Body: Deep Creek Classification: C
Directions to site, address:
2. Inspection Date: December 12, 2000
Weather Conditions: Clear and Cool
3. Compliance Issues: a. The vegetation has grown up around the pond and trash and debris has not
been picked up in quite a while.
b. There are some areas around the pond where the slopes have sloughed down
into the pond. These eroded areas will only increase in size over time.
C. The outlet structure is clogged with trash and debris.
4. Required Actions: a. Mow the perimeter and slopes of the pond and maintain a dense cover of
grassed vegetation on the slopes that does not exceed 6 inches in height.
Maintenance should be performed on a regular basis and trash and debris
should be picked up and disposed of properly.
b. Check the depth of the pond so that the measuring device does not readily
penetrate the soft sediment laden bottom of the pond. If the average depth
throughout the pond is 3.0 or less than the pond will need to be dredged out
back to at least the design depth of 3.5 feet. Due to the age of the
development and lack of maintenance on the pond it is very likely that the
pond will need excavation. The eroded areas along the slopes of the pond
will need to be repaired by packing fill material, soil, back in those areas and
re -seeding or sodding.
C. Please clean out the draw down orifice of debris and verify that it is still has
a diameter of 1 5/8 inch. Make sure the trash guard/rack is secure and kept
clear from trash on a regular maintenance schedule.
5. If you are no longer responsible for the maintenance of this project please respond in writing as to who now
owns the property and please forward this letter to them so that they can come into compliance with the
permit. The new owners along with you will have to fill out the enclosed permit ownership transfer form.
The new owners will also have to sign a maintenance agreement so that they are fully aware of all the
maintenance requirements that they will be expected to adhere to. I am enclosing a copy of the maintenance
agreement that you signed on April 22, 1993.
Inspector: Scott Vinson
Water Quality/Wilmington Regional Office/[phone]
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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
July 30, 1998
Mr. Robert Montague, President
Americare of Eastern Carolina, Inc.
PO Box 967
Newport, NC 28570
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
Americare Retirement Facility
Stormwater Project No. SW8 930405
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Montague:
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 22, 1998 to determine compliance with Stormwater Certification of Compliance Number
SW8 930405 issued on April 27, 1993.
A summary of the findings and comments are noted under Section 6 of the report. Please inform this
Office in writing before August 30, 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 [phone].
Sincerely,
Linda Lewis
Environmental Engineer
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127 Cardinal Dr. Ext., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
1. Project Name: Americare Retirement Facility
Project Number: SW8 930405 Control Measure: Detention Pond
Water Body: Deep Creek Classification: C
Directions to site, address: In Newport, turn right off of NCSR 1247 onto Market Street. Proceed
two blocks, the entrance is directly ahead (Market Street turns left).
2. Inspection Date: July 22, 1998
Weather Conditions: Hot, sunny
3. Compliance Issues:
a. The slopes are sloughing into the pond and are in need of stabilization.
b. The outlet structure looks rickety.
4. PE Certification Received? 3/20/96 Deed Restrictions Received? N/A
5. Required Action:
a. Regrade the slopes to 3:1 and stabilize with permanent grass cover.
b. Please have the outlet structure repaired to the design specifications.
Inspector: Linda Lewis
Water Quality/Wilmington Regional Office/[phone]
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