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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0032172_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality September 14, 2007 Mr. Barry Shearin, Chief Engineer Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities 5100 Brookshire Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28216 Subject: Permit No. WQ0032172 Glengate at the Sanctuary Pump Station & Force Main Wastewater Collection System Extension C-MU TRACKING #100-07-583 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Shearin, In accordance with your application received on August 28, 2007, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0032172, dated September 14, 2007, to Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference. Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 1) 15A NCAC 2T; 2) the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; 3) and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-1699 Fax: (704) 663-6040 Internet: www.ncmwaterquality.org Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper o `hCaroli Nna Naturally ' Mr. Shearin Page 2 September 14, 2007 In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted for the construction and operation of approximately 2,203 linear feet of 8-inch force main, 6,475 linear feet of 10-inch force main, a 450 gallon per minute pump stations (with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarm, and a permanent on -site generator with automatic transfer switch), and the discharge of 26,220 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received August 28, 2007, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities VWVTP (McAlpine Creek NPDES No. NC0024970) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. 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 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Dee Browder at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, r 13 tt- for Coleen H. Sullins cc: Mecklenburg County Land Use and Environmental Services Agency (LUESA) Steve Miller, CMU Philip Edward, Mecklenburg County Mooresville Regional Office, Collection System Permit File Danis Simmons, ESP Associates, P.A. Surface Water Protection Central Files Tom Asenzo, PERCS i NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. 2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained. and operated at all times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T .0403: a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards, in 15A NCAC 2B .0200. b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained. c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented. d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least once per week. e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time. f. A general observation of the 'entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years. h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C. 1 4. This permit shalt not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 6. Per 15A NCAC 2T .0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as applicable. 7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the wastewater collection facilities. 8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143- 215.6A through §143-215.6C. 9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. 10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. 11. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality employee at the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704) 663-1699, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.; or b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. 2 Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but shall not be considered as the initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part 1 of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part 11 of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. Permit issued this the 14th day of September, 2007. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 1---e.T 6 IL__ for Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0032172 3 Fast'Track Engineering Certification Permit No. WQ0032172 September 14, 2007 Owner/WQCS PE Barry Shearin, Chief Engineer Danis Simmons Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities ESP Associates, P.A. 5100 Brookshire Boulevard PO Box 7030 Charlotte, NC 28216 Charlotte, NC 28241 WQCSIW WfP Steven Miller Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities 5100 Brookshire Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28216 Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing regional office with the following: • One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection system extension • Supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump stations permitted as part of this project • Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit, regulations or minimum design criteria. This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final 1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ['weekly, ['full time) the construction of Glengate at the Sanctuary Pump Station & Force Main, a Mecklenburg County project for the Permittee, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February' 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE SURFACE WATER PROTECTION 610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301 MOORESVILLE NC 28115 The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. August 27, 2007 Ms. Dee Browder NCDENR Division of Water Quality 610 East Center Avenue Suite 301 Mooresville, North Carolina `2'8115 Subject: Request For Proposed Pump Station and Force Main Permit Glengate at the Sanctuary Project Number 10(1-07-583 Dear Ms, Browder: Enclosed please find one original and one copy of the completed and executs tl last track application for the pump station and force main and a check for $400„. The plans have been prc tired. by a registered professional engineer and review°°cd by Charlotte-Meeklenburg tJtil.ities. The fast -track. application for this project is being submitted for your approval under a Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities permit application. Please refer to the "City of Charlotte Standard Specifications for the Construction of Sanitary Sewer", which is on file with NCDENR. Please send the requested discharge permit to me, if you have any questions or need additional information, please contact nee at (704) 311-5082, Sincerely, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG U"I'l( f`f°IES Cynthia. E. Carr Donated Projects Manager cc: files Attachments CHARLO GTE-MECKLENBURG U`frLTIES Engineering Division 5100 Brookshire Baetevard Charlotte, NC 28216 PH: 704/399-2551 FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAM ' SE VERS, PIMP STA"flO S, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 3 USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD' Owner: Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.) 1b. Barry Shearin, Chief Engineer Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) fo Application Number: (to be completed by pWQ) orized signing o . The legal entity who will own this system is: ❑ Individual ❑ Federal i' Municipality ❑ State/County ❑ Private Partnership ❑ Corporation ® Other (specify): Utility ld, 5100 Brookshire Boulevard Mailing Address North Carolina State i h. 704-399-2551 1 i. 704-399-96 Telephone Facsimile 2. Project (Facility) Information: 2a. Glengate at the Sanctuary Pump Station Force Main 2b. Mecklenburg Charlotte City lg. 28216 ief Project Name (permit will refer to this name) Contact Person: 3a_ Danis Simmons ESP Associates, P.A. Zip Code bshearincharl E-mail County Where Project is Located Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application 3b. 803-802-2440 3c. dsimmons@espassociates.com Phone Number E-mail Project is ►I New ❑ Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.. For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the reason for the modification (Le. adding another phase, changing line size/length, etc.). Only include the modified information in this permit application - do not duplicate project information in B(7) and B(10-11) that has already been included in the original permit. 2. Owner is ® Public (skip to item 8(3)) ❑ Private (go to !tern 2(a)) 2a. If private, applicant will be. 2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (mu Retaining Ownership (i e. store, church, single office, etc.) or O Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item 8(3)) ❑ Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc - go to Item B(2b)) Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities.(CMU) Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility cAlpine Creek 0 Name of WWTF LL.. 5a, CMU 5b 30'._.® Gravity 2 Owner of Downstream Sewer Receiving Sewer Size ❑ Force Main ❑ Public Utility (Instruction III) ❑ Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV) TF) Treating Wastewater From This Project The origin of this wastewater Residential Subdivision p Apartments/Condominiums 0 Mobile Home Park 0 School ❑ Restaurant El Office 4b. NC0024970 hat apply): ❑ Car Wash O Institution 01 Hospital ❑ Church O Nursing Home 0 Other (specify): WWTF Permit No. c. Unknown Permit Number of Downstream Sewer (if known 7. Volume of wastewater to be allocated for this particular project: © gallons per day *Do not include previously permitted allocations 100 % Domestic/Commercial 0 % Industrial 0 % Other (specify): If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why: N/A interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line (CMU Gravity System) ❑ Flow has already been allocated in Permit No. O Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected FT/A FASTITRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 4 0 Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1) for Item B(7) or the design flow for line or pump station sizing if zero flow in the space below. Values other than that in 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(1-2) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(I)(3). Pump Station Design Flow: 120 GPD/Bedroom x 256 Single Family Units x 4 Bedrooms/Unit = 122,860 GPD an/ of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary) Size (inches) Length (feet) 8" 2,023 ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES 1.61 Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary) Location ID (self chosen - as shown on Design Flo plans for cross-reference) (MGD) See Attached Gravity or Force Main use the pull down menu) Force Main Power Reliability Option Operational Point (1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator w/ATS; 3- GPM @ TDH portable generator w/telemetry; 4-wet well storage) 0.123 450 @ 124' Permanent Generator w/ATS 12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force, Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable? Yes ❑ No If no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a variance is requested. SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval? Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? Yes 0 No 0 N/A Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A Stormwater? Yes ❑ No 0 N/A 14. Does this project involve aerial lines or siphons? Check if yes: 0 These Riles will be considered high priority andmust be checked once every six months 15. Does this project have gravity sewer lines designed at minimum slopes? ❑ No Be aware that the Division will not accept installed lines more than 10% flatter than the minimum slope. Lines installed outside this tolerance should be corrected prior to submitting the final engineering certification„ No FT A, 117/f . Rev 'i f14/d FAST:TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 5 C. STREAM CLASSIFICATION 1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02/03 (FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMS)" to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach additional sheets as necessary). This document is available from our web site or by contacting the appropriate Division of Water Quality regional office (see instructions for addresses) OR indicate the following: • A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope waterbody; AND, • A Stream Classification is not needed because the design does not depend on wet well storage as a power reliability station near a Class C down slope waterbody. option for any pump Location ID on Map (self chosen - as shown on map for cross-reference) 1 Name of Waterbody County j 1 Waterbody Stream River Basin j Index Waterbody Classification UT to Lake Wylie (Neal BranchL Mecklenburg Catawba 11-128 C Submit the 8.5" x 11" COLOR topographic map as required in Instruction VI regardless of whether a classification is provided! Zi H Q Vadopted LL 1—. I uJ t`..,) G '2b. l 12c. f2d. I j 1. Applicant's Certification: i, Barry Shearin, attest has been reviewed by parts of this application included, this application General Statutes 143-215.6A certification in any application as wel as civil penal that this application for Glengate at the Sanctuary Pump Station and Force Main me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not package is subject to being returned as incomplete. Note: In accordance with North Carolina and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 'es up to $25, 000 per violation. 1a. 7 2727/97 Signing Official Signature Date 2. Professional Engineer's Certification: attest that this application for Glengate at the Sanctuary Pump Station and Force Main has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. 1 further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers February 12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 and the watershed classification in accordance with Division guidance. Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that l have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design. Note: in accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10, 000 as well as civil penalties up to $25, 000 per violation. a. Danis E. Simmons - 0o�pasneaeaean8soB ®®®°5 i' �%.° • ' bra ,;. :, �+If;s '' °" 57'ea x e . n1 'a , � U ®�®®"sea Z. �`` r'1\ Seal, Signature & Date Professional Engineer Name ESP Associates, P.A. Engineering Firm PO Box 7030 Mailing Address Charlotte 2e. NC 2f. 28241 City j State Zip 2g. 803-802-2440 2h. 803-802-2515 2T 1 i. dsimmons@espassociates Telephone I Facsimile j E-mail FTA (121(Y - Rev 'A f14/05 PROJECT MAP GLENGATE AT THE SANCTUARY PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAIN CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG UTILITIES MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NC PORTIONS OF THE BELMONT, NC -SC & CHARLOTTE WEST 7.5-MINUTE USGS TOPOGRAPHIC QUAD MAPS DATE: AUGUST 23, 2007 Central Files: APS SWP 09/13/07 Permit Number W00032172 Permit Tracking Slip Program Category Non -discharge Permit Type Fast Track Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer Extensions Primary Reviewer dee.browder Permitted Flow 0 Facility Facility Name Glengate at the Sanctuary Pump STation & Force Main Location Address Owner Owner Name Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilties Department Dates/Events Orig Issue App Received 09/14/07 08/28/07 Regulated Activities Subdivision Wastewater collection Outfall NULL Scheduled Draft Initiated Issuance Status Project Type In review New Project Version A Permit Classification Individual Permit Contact Affiliation MajorlMinor Minor Region Mooresville County Mecklenburg Facility Contact Affiliation Owner Type Non -Government Owner Affiliation Barry Shearin, Cheif Engineer 5100 Brookshire Blvd Charlotte Public Notice Issue 09/14/07 NC 28216 Effective 09/14/07 RecauestedlReceived Events Additional information requested Additional information received Expiration Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin