Macon Co. Misc_20200828

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
July 19, 2005
Mr. Sam Greenwood, County Manager
County of Macon
5 West Main Street
Franklin, North. Carolina 28734
SUBJECT: Macon County - Little Tennessee River/
Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line
Preliminary Engineering Report (Revised May 2005)
Project Nos. E-SRG-T-02-0134 and E-SRL-T-02-0051
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
The Construction Grants and Loans Section has completed its technical review of the
subject Macon County Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line
Preliminary Engineering Report (Revised May 2005) and responses to our previous comments.
A copy of the comments resulting from this review is attached for your reference. These
comments are also being sent directly to your consulting engineer, McGill Associates, by copy of
this letter. A revised Preliminary Engineering Report that incorporates responses to these
comments should be submitted for our review and approval as soon as possible. Providing
thorough and complete responses to these review continents in a timely manner is necessary to
avoid delays of the project approval.
If you or your engineer have any questions or need assistance in resolving technical
review issues, please contact Mr. Zi-Qiang Chen at [phone]. If you have any questions
concerning environmental issues, please call Ms. Hannah Stallings at [phone]. Also, if
there are questions concerning this review, you may contact me at [phone].
S' cerely,
K. Lawrence Horton III P.E. Supervisor
Facilities Yvaluation Unit
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Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Amy Simes, P.E.
Zi-Qiang Chen, Ph.D.
Hannah Stallings
DMU/FEU/SRG/SRL
Construction Grants and Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633
Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] / Internet: www.nccgi.net
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Additional Technical Review Comments
For Little Tennessee River and Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line
Preliminary Engineering Report (Revised May 2005)
Project No. E-SRG-T-02-0134
Project No. E-SRL-T-02-0051
July 19, 2005
I. General
1. Please provide some discussion concerning the reason for the change in the project
scope.
2. Although the project scope has been revised, the scope is still above the minimum
criteria threshold and the environmental review that was previously commenced will
need to be completed. A revised Environmental Assessment that is consistent with the
revised project scope must be added to the PER and submitted for review. After the
technical and environmental review process has been completed and all issues have
been resolved, a Finding of No Significant Impact and an Environmental Assessment
can be submitted to the State Clearinghouse.
3. Pages 1 & 11: Are any of the septic systems in the project service area currently
failing? If available, please provide letters from the county's Health Department
concerning failing septic systems.
4. The effluent reuse system work that is discussed in the Alternatives Analysis section
should also be discussed in the Introduction and in the Critical Need for the Project
sections.
II. Section IV. Alternatives Analysis
1. The Project Location Map does not specify which portions of the new gravity lines that
are tributary to the new pump station are 8-inch, 12-inch, and 16-inch diameter lines.
Please provide this information on the map.
III. Section V. Project Description
1. Page 28: The wastewater flow allocation of 294,501 GPD for the Project Service Area
is not the same as the 316,000 GPD amount noted on page 2. Please clarify.
2. Page 31: The Industrial Reserve portion of the future flow calculation may be based on
10% of the wastewater design flow, excluding Infiltration/inflow. Flow commitments
with justification of a Letter of Intent should be taken into consideration as current
flows.
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IV.
3. The county's c
acknowledged
reuse system v
Section's apnr
'fort to obtain approval from the Solid Waste Landfill Section is
However, the PER cannot be approved with the proposed effluent
ithout a viable disposal area. Therefore, the Solid Waste Landfill
val of using the proposed area for effluent disposal must be obtained.
4. Page 33: The' eport indicates that the property to be used for the spray irrigation field
is a future phase of the county landfill. What is the estimated timeframe for utilizing
the area as a landfill? How will the future landfill activity in this area impact the
disposal capacity of the site and the spray equipment located in the area of the landfill
activity?
Section VII. Fin ncial Analysis
I. Page 37: It is CG&L's understanding that the county is requesting a $1.5M N.C. Clean
Water Revolving Loan (SRL) rather than a Clean Water SRF Program loan. No SRF
funding is set aside for this project at this time. Also, an SRF loan would be subject to
EPA review requirements and would therefore require a more involved environmental
review because the project exceeds the minimum criteria threshold. Please confirm the
type of loan that the county is requesting and revise the PER narrative, if needed, to
specify that tl�le loan will be an SRL loan. The county should also contact the Project
Management Branch of CG&L to determine if funding is available for an SRL loan
amount greater than $1.5M.
2. A 2% loan -closing fee is not required for and SRL loan. Please revise the PER narrative
and user charge calculations if appropriate.
3. Page 37: Provide some additional narrative to discuss the basis for the determination of
the charges for the county's "sewer availability fees" and "monthly user charges" and
how the estimated revenues were calculated.
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Pages 37-38:
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Pages 37-38:
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k loan -interest rate of 2.205% was used to estimate the loan debt service;
:L cannot guarantee that this will be the rate at the time of the loan.
nterest rate of 4% (the maximum the loan can be) must be used to
er charge, as a worst -case scenario, either instead of 2.205% or in
The user charge increase should be calculated based on the first year of
ment and the first year O&M costs. The first year's payment must be
sed on equal principal payments over the 20-year period and simple
.eclining annual payment. For example:
nount = $2,777,200
rate = 4%
rl payment = $2,777,200 / 20 = $138,860
;ar's interest = $2,777,200 x 0.04 = $111,088
ar O & M cost = $ 56,600
irst Year Expenditure
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6. Page 37: Provide the town's current and expected sewer user charges for the typical
residential customer using 5,000 gallons per month.
V. Appendix
1. Please provide preliminary design calculations for the new pump station, 10-inch force
main, and gravity lines tributary to the new pump station. The design information should
include estimated flows for each line, capacity of the line, minimum available slope for
gravity lines, pump sizing calculations, etc.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
David H. Moreau
�c Chairman
.�,. Charles Peterson
NORTH CAROLINA Vice Chairman
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
October 14, 1999
Mr. Sam Greenwood
Macon County
5 West Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734
Re: Water Supply Watershed Protection Ordinance — Macon County
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
Don Abernethy
Anne Barnes
Daniel V. Besse
Sandra J. Birckhead
Moses Carey, Jr.
Franklin S. Clark, III
Robert E. Cook
Marion E. Deerhake
Robert Epting
Will B. Fowler
Leo Green, Jr.
Edwin S. Melvin
Robert G. Ray
Frederick B. Starr
Ryan D. Turner
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the Water Quality Committee (WQC) of the Environmental
Management Commission (EMC), in their October 14, 1999 meeting, reviewed and approved Macon County's water
supply watershed protection ordinance submitted in accordance with the Water Supply Watershed Protection Act (NCGS
143-214.5). Please be advised that any subsequent amendments to the ordinance must meet or exceed the minimum
statewide standards and must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) for approval. The WQC and the
Division are extremely pleased with the effort which Macon County and other local governments have demonstrated
throughout this process.
If you have any questions regarding the Water Quality Committee's decision or regarding the Water Supply
Watershed Protection Program, please contact Jeff Coutu at [phone], extension 555. Your interest and cooperation
in protecting one of our state's most vital natural resources, water supply watersheds, is greatly appreciated.
cc: Forrest Westall, ARO-DWQ
DWQ Central files Macon County
Watershed Protection
Sincerely,
Charles H. Peterson
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
January 12, 1999
Mr. Mike Decker
Planning Director
Macon County Courthouse
Five West Main Street
Franklin, N. C. 28734
Dear Mike:
This is a follow-up letter to our December 18, 1998 phone
conversation about Macon County's Water Supply Watershed Protection
ordinance. I have reviewed your county ordinance and it appears your
jurisdiction is not interpreting correctly the existing development standards
in the county watershed ordinance. The State rules define existing
development as those projects that are built or those projects that at a
minimum have established a vested right under N. C. zoning law as of the
effective date of your ordinance based on at least one of the following:
1) substantial expenditures of resources [time, labor, money]
based on a good faith reliance upon having received a valid
local government approval to proceed with the project, or
2) having an outstanding valid building permit as authorized by
the General Statutes 153A-344.1 and G. S. 160A- 385.1],
or
3) having an approved site specific or phased development
plan as authorizedby -the G. S. 153A-344.1 and G. S. 160A-
385.1
A platted lot would not qualify under the criteria. The platted lot
would have to be part of an approved site -,specific or phased development
plan. The project also would have had t6:lieen recorded in the Register of
Deed's office prior to the adoption of Macon County's watershed protection
ordinance.
Grandfathering in projects that do not meet the criteria would not be
in compliance with the watershed protection rules. I would suggest you
meet with the regional staff to discuss this issue. The Macon County
ordinance with revisions meets the State watershed protection rules. If you
have any additional questions do not hesitate to contact Forrest Westall in
the Asheville regional office at'828-251-6208 or me at 919-733-5083,
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Tinder date of ,August 14, 1992, you sent a Memorandum of Local Government Officials containing a
Model Ordinance for the Water Supply Watershed Protection. That Model Ordinance was approved an
Yuly 9, 1.992 and contained a provision in Section 103 "Exceptions to Applicability" (B) " .A pre-existing
lot owned by an individual prior to the effective data of this Ordinance, regardless of whether or not a
vested right bias been established, may be developed for single-fmily residential purposes without being
subject'to the restrictions of this Ordinance. However, this exemption is not applicable to multiple
contiguous lots, under single ownership. (See Section 307(A)(2) regarding the re -combination of existing
lots).
pursuarlt to that proposed Ordinance, 'Macou Cos my adopted its own Watershed Protection Ordinance.
The Macon County Act combs in Section.103(D), the language A pre-exisfiag lot, established prior
tQ the effective date of this Ordinane, regardless of whether or not a vested right has been established.
.nay be developed for single family residential purposes without being subject to the restrictions of this
Qrdinanee."
I think that you will find this to be, n verbatim extraction from the model act.
Macon County believes that its Ordinance is in keeping with du; directions presented to it by the State
of North Carolina. We do not have in hand any changes to the above referenced terminology and. if
there are any which have not been brought to our attention, please provide me with a copy of the same,
together with the date they were adopted.
It is my understanding that Macon County did, .in fact, submit to your office for approval its proposed
Watershed Protection Ordinance in 1993. In 1997, we received some sug'gestiong for technical additions
W111cil weIG approved and no6co of the approval OK WhiLh was submitted to ycnir office in Dcaamber of
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We have not yet had an acceptance from our office of our Ordinance. If there are deficiencies, we would
appreciate being advised of the exact nature thereof and the basis of such deficiencies. If there are none,
then we would appreciate your notification that our Ordinance has been approved and accepted. We are
particularly concerned with the provisions of Section 103 of the Ordinance as we want to be sure that we
are bcixag equitable and equal to all citizens of our County.
I will look forward to your earliest possible response.
Very truly Yours,
Jones, Ney, Melvin & Parton, P.A.
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Attorney
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Mr. Mike Decker
Members - Board of Commissioners

State of North Carolina MIUM
Department of Environment 1W VMI
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality 0 kr
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary NCDENR
A. Preston Howard, Jr., RE.,- Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.-
County
January 13, 1999 �� 1
Sam Greenwood r my Manager � p Q
Macon County Board of Commissioners JAN g 19✓� s
5 West Main Street n x
Franklin NC 28734
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0016281
Macon County Board of
Commissioners
Skeenah Creek
Wastewater Collection System
Macon County
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
In accordance with your application received December 15, 1998, attached is Permit No.
WQ0016281, dated January 13, 1999, to the Macon County Board of Commissioners for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection extension.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and you shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified in the North Carolina Gravity Sewer Design
Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 and the attached permit.
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 3,150 linear feet of 8 inch gravity sewer
to serve Skeenah Creek, and the discharge of 0 GPD of collected wastewater into the Town of
Franklin's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received December 15, 1998, and in
conformity with the North Carolina Gravity Sewer Design Criteria.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Franklin
Wastewater Treatment Facility. (NPDES Permit No. NC0021547) prior to being discharged into the
receiving stream.
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Macon County Board of
Commissioners and Town of Franklin for the. collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full
force and effect.
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 North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O.
PO Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Drawer 27447, Raleigh, C 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final
and binding.
The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jan Arnold at
[phone] extension �524.
cc:
Sincer ly
-/-A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
GRAVITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEMS 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 facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of the Division of Water Quality Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12,
1996.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there. is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted
to the Division of Water Quality (Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation
from the 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.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers 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. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
and a copy of the record drawings (i.e., as constructed plans) must be received from a
professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with
the Division of Water Quality Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, and
other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified,
you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit,
and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A
copy of the record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified,
shall be submitted with each partial certification. Mail the Certification and one (1) copy of the
"Record Drawings" to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, P.O. Box, 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-
0535. .
7. A copy of the Record Drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of
five years from the date of the completion of construction.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this general sewer permit or the
North Carolina Gravity Sewer Design Criteria may subject the Permittee to an enforcement
action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-
215.6C.
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9. In the event that the 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 wastewater
collection facilities.
10. Noncompliance N
The Permittee shall
[phone], as
day, following the oc
a. Any process
incapable of
pumps, line b
b. Any failure of
treatment of all
Fication:
eport by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
on as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
urrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
[uate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
ige or breakage, etc.; or
sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without
any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting su6h occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within five (5) days following first knowledge of 'the occurrence. This report must outline the
actions taken or prop sed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
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Permit issued this the 3`h day of January, 1999
NORTH OLINA E NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howar , Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality j
By Authority of th, Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WO0016281
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Permit No. WQ0016281
January 13, 1999
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the
State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the
construction of the project,
Project Name Location and County
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 and intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
The above Engineer's Certification must be completed and submitted to the address below with one
(1) copy of the "Record Drawings" (i.e., as -constructed plans) of the wastewater collection system
This project shall not be considered complete and allowed to operate until this Engineer's
Certification and the "Record Drawings" plans have been submitted. Any wastewater flow made
tributary to the wastewater collection system 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.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535

State of North Ca, ,,,,,ia
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Richard L. Honeycutt
County Manager
Macon County Courthouse
5 West Main St.
Franklin, NC 28734
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Re: Water Supply Watershed Protection Ordinance -- Macon County
Dear Mr. Honeycutt,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the water supply watershed
protection ordinance for Macon County which has recently been;,reviewed by Division of
Water Quality staff. On behalf of the Environmental Management Commission (EMC), I
am informing you of the changes that must be made prior to final review and approval of
the ordinance. Corrections recommended under the revised 1995 version of the Water
Supply Watershed Protection Rules are optional and are noted as such in this letter. The
other corrections are not optional, and Macon County has 120 days from receipt of this
letter to modify and resubmit the ordinance to the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with the Water Supply Watershed Protection Act (NCGS 143-214.5). The deadline for
submission is Friday, November 21, 1997. The changes to be made are:
1. It is: desirable but not mandatory to meet the 1995 revisions by changing wording in
Section 103(D) to read: "A pr-e existing let established pfief te the effeetive date of
If a non -conforming lot of record is not contiguous
purposes."
2. Change wording in Section 202(C)(3) to read: "The state Division of
Water Quality with regard to ,proposed sewer systems
normally approved by the Division, engineered stormwater controls or stormwater
management, _ in general." Note that in July 1996, the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management (DEM) became the Division of Water Quality (DWQ).
Please change all references from DEM to DWQ in the Ordinance.
3. Change the following wording in Section 302(B)(1)(a), to, be consistent with
statewide terminology:
"...Land application of sltidge/residuals ..."
All other references in the ordinance to "sludge" also should be changed.
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4. Under the 1995 changes to the Rules the 5%no% provision may now be raised to
to%no%. Also, it may be applied to all new development. If the County desires
to follow the 1995 Rules revisions, amend Section 302, as appropriate using
language from the Model Ordinance.
If the County chooses to change the ordinance to include.the to%no% provision,
submit the amount of land available (as of 7/l/93) for development in the
watershed areas in the County's jurisdiction allowing the 10%/ 70% provision.
5. Under the 1995 Rules revisions, the following wording may be amended in Section
302(C)(1):
"(d) Non-residential development excluding discharging landfills and the -s er-ag
is approved and implemented..."
All other references to hazardous materials in your water supply watershed
protection ordinance can be eliminated as well.
6. Change wording in Section 303(A) to read:. "Minimum loi sizes are not applicable
to single family cluster development projects; however the total number of lots
shall not exceed the number of lots allowed for single family detached
developments in Section 302. Density or [b]uilt-upon area er stofm ater 6efitr-e
for the project shall not exceed that allowed for the. critical area or
balance of watershed, whichever applies."
7. Section 303(C) may be amended to the following, based on the 1995 Rules
revisions:
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Title of to the open space area shall be conveyed to the an incorporated homeowners
a .sociation for management; to a local government for preservation as a park or
easement. Where a property association is not incorporated,"' a maintenance
agreement shall be filed with the property deeds..."
8. Section 304(B) may be amended as follows:
"No new development is allowed in the buffer except that water dependent
structures, other structures such as flag poles, signs, and security lights which
result in only diminutive increases in impervious area, and public works
projects..."
9. Section 307 (A) and (B) may be deleted, based on the 1995 Rules revisions.:'
10. Change wording in Section 501(C) to read: "... and shall provide copies of all
amendments upon adoption to the Supervisor- of the Classifleation and Standard
Group, Division of Water Quality Seetign, Division of Environment
Management.

Mr. Richard. L. Honeycutt
July 21, 1997
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11. In Section 501(F), modify the following:
"The Watershed Administrator shall keep a record of variances ... and shall submit
this record for each calendar year to the Division of Water Quality on or before
January 1st of the followingyear
ManagementGroup, Water- Quality Seeden, Divisi�n of Environmental and provide.
a description of each project receiving a variance and the reasons for granting the
variance..."
12. Change wording in Section 507(B)(1)(c) to read: "The Watershed Administrator
shall notify in writing each local government having jurisdiction in the watershed
and the entity using the water supply for consumption. ...."
13. Add or amend the following definitions in Section 601 "General Definitions"
consistent with the 1995 revisions to the State Rules:
"Built -upon area. Built -upon areas shall include that portion of a development
project that is covered by impervious or partially impervious cover including
buildings, pavement, gravel read areas (e.g. roads, parking lots, paths),
recreation facilities (e.g. tennis courts), etc. ...."
"Discharging Landfill. A landfill which discharges treated leachate and which
requires a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit."
"Existing Development. [The wording in the Rules and Model Ordinance for
the definition of existing development was amended in 1995 to be more consistent
with zoning law. It is advisable but not required for you to amend the definition of
existing development in the Town's ordinance as follows:]
(3) (time, labor-, y) and having an
approved site specific or phased development plan as authorized by the
General Statutes (G.S. 153A-344.1 and 160A-385.1)"
"Major Variance. A variance from the minimum statewide water supply
watershed protection rules that results in any one or more of the following:
(2) the relaxation, by a factor of greater than ten (10) percent, of any
management requirement that takes the form of a numerical standard;
management(3) the relaxation of any
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"Minor Variance. A variance that does ,.et qualify assa major— water -shed var-rcane
from the minimum statewide watershed protection rules that results in a relaxation,
by a factor of up to ten (10) percent, of any management requirement under the low
densityoption."

Mr. Richard L. Honeycutt
July 21, 1997
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not meet the minimum lot size or other development requirements of this
ordinance." '
All other aspects of your ordinance were deemed acceptable, and we will present your
ordinance to the Water Quality Committee of the Environmental Management Commission
for their consideration and approval once the above noted corrections are made and the
ordinance is resubmitted. Although you are not required to update; your ordinance to meet
the 1995 Water Supply Watershed Protection Rules revisions, you may wish to consider
these new rules when amending your ordinance to incorporate the'required changes listed
above. If you have any questions regarding the staffs review and analysis or regarding the
Water Supply Watershed Protection Program in general, please contact Brent McDonald at
[phone], extension 508 at your convenience.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support of the Water Supply Watershed
Protection Program.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Brent C. McDonald, DWQ
�_.�Eoirest Westall;-A& DWQ
Alan Lang, ARO DCA
Mr. Mike Decker, Macon County Planner
DWQ Central Files

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
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'A. Presfori Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Asheville Regional Office
WATER QUALITY SECTION
January 24, 1997
-Ms.-Jane Morgan,.Sanitarian
Macon County Health department
Highlands Road
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Dan Bartel's Temporary Power
Macon County
Dear Jane:
The North Carolina Water Quality regulations do not have
any requirements regarding the installation of temporary
power to home owners. Allowing temporary power to Dan Bartel
will not be in conflict with any water quality policies or
regulations. The Division will determine the need for
- wastewater -permits based on the--merits-of the situation' -as it -
occurs at Mr. Bartel's property.
Thanks for making me aware of this situation, if you
have any questions, please let me know.
Sincerely,
William E. Anderson
Environmental Specialist
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Mr. Sill ,Anderson
North Carolina Dept.
of Environment and
Natural Resources
Ashville, NC
Mr. AndersOn,
Good morning! I tried to Catch you Wednesday when you were in Franklin but
managed to miss you. I tried rather late in the afternoon and you grad already started to
return to your work base. I then called Jane Morgan to see'row your meeting
with her bad progressed, sbe said sloe bad tried to reach you several times but
was not successful in networking with 'you to get the written documentatioxr she
my electrical permit on my lot in the Cowee Area -
requires in order to release
Fier position is very clear as sire has stated to me, Sire will not release permission
fvr an electrical permit to hack my power pale de a artmexits Kowith rces rockbound
until
she has from you a short document stating y p
hobby non-commercial digging for rubies.
I had hoped. to visit my lot in a couple of weeks and have this power problem solved.
so I could make some preparation for the following season of recreation free of this
current challenge. you could make this happen just by sendixrg a short note to Jane
Morgan. Could you please take time out from your busy schedule and do this fay- me'
I would definately be in your gratitude. You would really make my month a good one
as this seems to be quite an obstacle for me.
Awaiting to hear from you I remain,
Respectfully
Dwaiel Bartel
602 David St.
Winter Springs, Fli 3Z70$
Ph.# 4-07-327-9017
FaxO 407-897-57ZZ
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State of North Car 1a
je Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
February 4, 1994
Jack Horton
County Manager
5 West Main St
Franklin, NC 28734
Dear Jack Horton,
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The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the submission package containing the
ordinance, map and management plan submitted for approval by the Environmental
Management Commission (EMC) in accordance with the Water Supply Watershed
Protection Act (NCGS 143-214.5) was received and is complete.
Please note that this letter does not imply that any part of the package has been
reviewed or approved by the EMC, only that the statutory deadline has been met.
As soon as the EMC has reviewed your ordinances we will inform you of the
Commission's decision.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerel
Gre J or , PhD
As ' to hief or Planning
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State of North Carolina
Dapariment of Environmotit,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Richard L Honeycutt
Macon County
5 West Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734
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D DEC _ 8 1993
Subject: General Permit No. NCGO10000
County of Macon
COC NCGO10767
Macon County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on November 24, 1993, we *are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable- except after notice to the Division
of Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Bill Mills at telephone number 919/733-
5083.
Sincerely,
orirg3nal Signed By
coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCGO10000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG010767
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
County of Macon
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from land disturbing activities located at
Parallel Taxiway, Aircraft Ramp Expansion, New Helicopter Parking Area
201 Airport Road
Franklin
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as Iotla Creek in the Little Tennesee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCGO10000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective December 3, 1993.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day December 3, 1993.
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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