SW7030424_Final Permit_20030715

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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
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
July 15, 2003
Mr. Wallace Harvey
P.O. Box 1791
Nags Head, NC 27959
Subject: Stormwater Permit No. SW7030424
Croatan Wood Subdivision
Low Density Stormwater Project
Dare County
Dear: Mr. Harvey:
The Washington Regional Office received your completed
Stormwater Application for the subject project on July 15, 2003.
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. SW7030424 dated July 15, 2003 to Mr. Wallace Harvey.
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rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as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, N.C. 27889 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]

Mr. Wallace Harvey
July 15, 2003
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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,
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Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
cc: Environmental Professionals
Dare Planning/Inspections
Washington Regional Office
Central Files

State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No SW7030424
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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
Mr. Wallace Harvey
Dare 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 and vegetated buffers to serve Croatan Wood
Subdivision located off US Hwy 64 near Manteo, 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
1. The following criteria are approved as meeting the stormwater
rules for this project:
a. The total area for this project is 45.8 acres.
b. Total impervious area proposed is 8.79 acres.
C. Total number of single family residential lots is 43.
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 for driveway 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 and Tar -
Pamlico River Basins must comply with the Riparian Buffer
Rules.
S. 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 shall not exceed the
square footage 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

Environmental Professionals, Inc. "CROATAN WOOD"
by Kendall Turnage Dare County, NC
APR 3 0 2003
April 25, 2003
LOT #
AREA
(ftz)
UPLAND
AREA
(ftz)
WETLANDS
AREA
(ft2)
ERVIUUS
AREA
(ft)
% IMPERVIOUS
1
26,811
26,811
0
8,043
30.0
2
20,814
20,814
0
6,244
30.0
3
20,814
20,814
0
6,244
30.0
4
20,814
20,814
0
6,244
30.0
5
20,814
20,814
0
6,244
30.0
6
20,814
20,814
0
6,244
30.0
7
1 20,814
20,814
0
6,244
30.0
8
20,814
20,814
0
6,244
30.0
9
21,069
21,069
0
6,321
30.0
10
20,256
20,256
0
6,077
30.0
11
31,786
31,786
0
9,536
30.0
12
27,429
26,217
1,212
7,865
30.0
13
21,983
20,322
1,661
6,097
30.0
14
20,358
20,358
0
5,107
30.0
15
30,361
28,617
1,744
8,585
30.0
16
54,520
47,545
6,975
14,264
30.0
17
22,272
22,272
0
6,682
30.0
18
20,715
20,715
0
6,215
30.0
19
21,009
21,009
0
6,303
30.0
20
40,007
30,828
9,179
9,248
30.0
21
38,296
27,129
11,167
8,139
30.0
22
60,648
52,092
8,556
15,628
30.0
23
20,551
20,551
0
6,165
30.0
24
20,095
20,095
0
6,029
30.0
25
20,396
20,396
0
6,119
30.0
26
25,649
25,649
0
7,695
30.0
27
22,172
22,172
0
6,652
30.0
28
22,185
22,185
0
6,656
30.0
29
21,138
21,138
0
6,341
30.0
30
21,143
21,143
0
6,343
30.0
31
20,335
20,335
0
6,101
30.0
32
20,288
20,288
0
6,086
30.0
33
20,067
20,067
0
6,020
30.0
34
20,445
20,445
0
6,134
30.0
35
20,000
20,000
0
6,000
30.0
36
20,000
20,000
0
6,000
30.0
37
51,790
42,705
9,085
12,812
30.0
38
27,933
27,933
0
8,380
30.0
39
28,179
26,241
0
7,872
30.0
40
24,968
24,968
0
7,490
30.0
41
24,898
24,327
571
7,298
30.0

Environmental Professionals, Inc. "CROATAN WOOD"
by Kendall Turnage Dare County, NC
April 25, 2003
42
24,898
24,182
716
7,255
30.0
43
27,399
26,597
802
7,979
30.0
Common Area
127,630
11,231
116,399
3,369
30.0
Common Area
7,575
7,575
0
2,273
30.0
Parcel
612,625
35,106
577,519
10,532
30.0
TOTAL
1 1,855,577
1 1,108,053
1 745,588
1 332,416
TOTAL (acres)l
42.60
1 25.44
1 17.12
1 7.63
1 30.0%
ROADWAY
RAN = 2,520
length (ft)
50
width (ft)
129,049.3
area, I x w (fe) **Added 3,049.3 sq feet to
compensate for diameter of cul de sacs
Asphalt = 2,520
length (ft)
20
width (ft)
50,400
area, I x w (ft2)
% Impv. = Asphalt Area/
R/W Area
39.1
%
TOTALS
AREA
(acres)
IMPERVIOUS
AREA
(acres)
WETLANDS
AREA
(acres)
% IMPERVIOUS
Lot Totals
42.60
7.63
17.12
29.9
Roadway
3.17
1.16
36.5
TOTAL
45.77
8.79
17.12
19.2
* No wetlands located on this parcel.

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 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.
2. 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
d. Immediate repair of eroded
e. Maintenance of side slopes
plans and specifications.
the side slopes
areas
in accordance with approved
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 10,
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 permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have
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.
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 15 th day of July, 2003.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Alan"W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number SW7030424