SW7000217_Final Permit_20000310

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
March 10, 2000
Carolina Coast & Lakes;
Attn: Mr. William T. Pearson
201 S. Broad Street
Edenton, NC 27932
Subject: Stormwater Permit No. SW7000217
Heritage Shores Plantation,'
Section 2
Low Density Stormwater Project
Perquimans County
Dear: Mr. Pearson:
The Washington Regional Office received the completed
Stormwater Application for the subject project on February 16,
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. SW7000217 dated March 10, 2000 to Carolina Coast &
Lakes.
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rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as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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Carolina Coast & Lakes
March 10, 2000
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If you have any' questions, or need: additional information,
concerning this matter, please contact Bill Moore at (252) 946-
6481, extension 264.
Sincerely,
75iJim Mulligan
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
cc: Robey Associates
Perquimans County Inspections
Washington Regional Office
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State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No- SW7000217
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
LOW DENSITY DEVELOPMENT
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 TO
Carolina Coast & Lakes
Perquimans County
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 Heritage Shores Plantation, Section 2 located
near Hertford, NC.
The Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
rescinded and shall be subject to the following specific conditions
and limitations:
I. DESIGN STANDARDS
1. The following criteria are approved as meeting the stormwater
rules for this project:
a. The total area for this project is 204.37 acres.
b. Total impervious area for Section 2 of, this subdivision
is 47.71 acres.
C. Total number of single family lots is 62.
d. Allowable built -upon area must be consistent with
proposed restrictions submitted in the application by the
permittee.
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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 such high density that stormwater runoff
threatens water quality.'
4. Approved plans and specifications for projects covered by this
permit are incorporated by reference and are enforceable parts
of the permit.
5. The only runoff conveyance systems allowed will be vegetated
conveyances such as swales with minimum side slopes of 3:1
(H:V) or curb outlet systems -as defined in the stormwater
rules and approved by the Division.
6. No piping shall be allowed except:
a. That minimum amount necessary to direct runoff beneath an
impervious surface such as a road
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. In addition, projects in the Neuse River
Basin must comply with the Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules.
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. Deed restriction's are incorporated into this permit by
reference and must be recorded with the Office of Register of
Deeds. A copy of the recorded restrictions must be received
by this Office within 30 days of the date of recording.
Recorded deed restrictions must include, as a minimum, the
following statements related to stormwater management:
a. A statement of the allowable built -upon area per lot in
the following form:
"The allowable built -upon area shall not exceed the
square footages shown in the attachment, inclusive of
that portion of the right-of-way between the front lot
line and the edge of the pavement, structures, pavement,
walkways of brick, stone, slate, not including wood
decking. 4

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ATTACHMENT TO LOW DENSITY SUPPLEMENT
Proposed Built -Upon Areas
Lot #
Allowable
Impervious
Lot #
Allowable
Impervious
40
58,000 sf
71
9,000 sf
41
54,400 sf
72"
39,000 sf
42
65,000 sf
73
56,000 sf
43
54,000 sf
74
35,000 sf
44
12,800 sf
75
46,000 sf
45
10,900 sf
76
14,500 sf
46
13,400 sf
77
9,500 sf
47
12,800 sf
78
11,200 sf
48
14,600 sf
79
11,600 sf
49
13,100 sf
80 '
21,500 sf
50
13,100 sf
81
25,900 sf
51
12,500 sf
82
10,100 sf
52
13,000 sf
83
9,000 sf
53
45,000 sf
84
16,100 sf
54
55,000 sf
85
22,200 sf
55
56,000 sf
86
12,200 sf
56
55,000 sf
87
12,600 sf
57
62,000 sf
88
17,000 sf
58
40,000 sf
89
31,700 sf
59
54,000 sf
90
35,100 sf
60
14,400 sf
91
48,600 sf
61
10,900 sf
92
24,800 sf
62
11,600 sf
93
31,800 sf
63
9,200 sf
94
54,000 sf
64
12,100 sf
95
46,000 sf
65
15,400 sf
96
62,000 sf
66
15,400 sf
97
54,000 sf
67
17,500 sf
98
54,000 sf
68
14,500 sf
99
54,000 sf
69
15,600 sf
100
54,000 sf
70
14,200 sf
101
45,000 sf

b. Items related to stormwater management must remain in the
deed restriction, and this is to be indicated by
including the following: "The covenants pertaining to
stormwater regulations may not be changed or deleted
without concurrence of the State."
C. To assure that vegetated conveyances are not piped (in
accordance with item 5)'deed restrictions must indicate
that:"Filling in or pipingof any vegetative
conveyances (ditches, swales, etc.) associated with the
development except for average driveway crossings, is
strictly prohibited by any persons."
10. The Engineer/Owner/Developer/Permittee must certify in writing
that the sproject's stormwater controls, and impervious
surfaces have been constructed within substantial intent of -
the "approved plans and specifications.
11. 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.
In addition, the Director may determine that other
revisions to the project should require a modification to
the permit.
12. 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.
II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall comply with the following schedule for
construction and maintenance of the Low Density Option
stormwater systems:
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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. Thepermitteeshall at all times provide the operation and
maintenance necessary to operate the permitted stormwater
management systems at optimum efficiency to include:
a. Inspections
b. Sediment removal
C. Mowing, and revegetating of the side slopes
d. Immediate'repair'of eroded areas
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,
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.
2. The permit issued shall continue in force and effect until
revoked or terminated.
3. The permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated
for cause. The filing of a request for a permit modification,
revocation and reissuance, or termination does not stay any
permit condition.
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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 laws, rules and regulations contained in Title 15A of the
North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.1000; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et.al.
5.: The permittee shall submit to . the" Director and shall have i
received approval for revised plans, specifications,and
calculations prior to construction, for those revisions under
any of the following conditions:
a. Any additions, deletions or redesign of the previously
permitted amount of built -upon area proposed regardless
of the size of the 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 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.
Permit issued this the 10 th day of March, 2000.
En
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSION
Kere T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number SN7000217
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