HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0040183_Variance Approval_20190524ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Jacob Phares
Harris Teeter Properties LLC
701 Crestdale Road
Matthews, NC 28105
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
May 24, 2019
Subject: Variance Request Approval
Harris Teeter Properties LLC
Porters Neck Fuel Center 191 Private Pump Station
WQ0040183
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Phares:
The Division of Water Resources (Division) has reviewed the submitted variance request received on April 29, 2019
for the subject project. The Division will grant the variance request for the operation of the force main with less
than the minimum separation from two storm drains in accordance with the provisions for alternative design
under 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n):
1. Pursuant to the variance request received April 29, 2019 from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. on behalf
of Harris Teeter Properties, LLC, a variance is granted for the operation of the permitted PVC sanitary
sewer with approximately 1.3-feet of vertical separation under two storm sewers, located near STA 0+78
and STA 1+30 as shown on the provided as -built plans.
Regardless of the variance approval, 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.
All other elements of this project shall be constructed in accordance with all applicable rules and statues including,
15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Resources' (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted
February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump
Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable. Approval of the variance request does not
constitute approval of the permit.
If you have any questions, please contact Christyn Fertenbaugh, P.E. at 919-707-3625 or via email at
christyn.fertenbaugh@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
for Linda Culpepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
by Deborah Gore, PERCS Supervisor
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: Margaret Jones, P.E., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (maggie.iones@kimley-horn.com)
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Regional Operations (electronic)
Water Quality Central Files — WQ0040183
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