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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 16, 2001
Highland Properties, Inc.
Attn: Mr. Larry Gaither
378 Caratoke Hwy
Moyock, NC 27958
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Stormwater Permit No. SW7001206
White Horse Station
Low Density Stormwater Project
Currituck County
Dear: Mr. Gaither:
The Washington Regional Office received the completed
Stormwater Application for the subject project on March 19, 2001.
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. SW7001206 dated April 16, 2001 to Highland Properties,
Inc.
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rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as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.
943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 252-946-6481 (Telephone) 252-946-9215 (Fax)

Highland Properties, Inc.
April 16, 2001
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If you have any questions, or need additional information
concerning this -matter, —please contact Bill Moore -at (252) 946-- --
Sincerely,
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A —Jim Mulligan
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
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State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No. SW7001206
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OF. ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
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
Highland Properties, Inc.
Currituck County
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 White Horse Station Subdivision located near
Moyock, NC.
This 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 project area is 174 acres.
b. Total impervious area proposed is 52.7 acres. /%
C. Total number of single family residential lots is a<
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.
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 restrictions 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 per lot shall not exceed
3.0 acres, 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."
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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."
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To assure that vegetated conveyances are not piped (in
accordance with item 5) deed restrictions must indicate
that: "Filling in or piping of 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 project'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. Change 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.
The permittee shall 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 CONDITIONS
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
any
permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have
iv_ed-approval for revised plans, specifications, and
ulation-s-prior-to-construction, for those revisions under
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 16 th day of April, 2001.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number SW7001206
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