SW7031104_Final Permit_20031211

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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William G. Ross, Jr. Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resoures
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Coleen R Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
December 11, 2003
Mr. Duane A. Seaman
4618 A Old Cherry Point Road
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
Subject: Stormwater SW7031104
Neuse Harbour Hills Subdivision
Craven County
Dear Mr. Seaman:
The Washington Regional Office received the Stormwater Application for the subject
project on November 6, 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. SW7031104 dated December 11, 2003 to you.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the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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Mr. Duane A. Seaman
December 11, 2003
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact
Mr. Robert Tankard at [phone], extension 233.
Sincerely,
Jim Mulligan
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Craven County Inspections
John G. Thomas
Washington Regional Office
Central Files
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27999 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No. SW7031104
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
Duane A. Seaman
Craven 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 the proposed Neuse Harbour Hills Subdivision located on Neuse
Harbour Blvd., New Bern, 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 stonnwater rules for this project:
a. The total area for this project is 25.9395 acres.
b. Total impervious area proposed for this project site is 7.78 acres.
C. Total number of lots is thirteen.
d. Allowable built -upon area must be consistent with proposed plans and restrictions
submitted in the application by the permittee.

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.
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. Each of the lots in the subdivision will be limited to the amount of built -upon area
indicated in the approved plans and consistent with item 1 above.
10. The permittee is responsible for verifying that the proposed home plans do not exceed the
allowable built -upon area. Once the lot transfer is complete, the home plan may not be
revised without approval from the permittee, and responsibility for meeting the built -
upon area limit is transferred to the individual homeowner.
11. 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.
12. 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:
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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 (see attachment) square feet;
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."
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."
13. 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.
14. 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.
H. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
The permittee shall comply with the following schedule for construction and maintenance
of the Low Density Option stormwater systems:
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 the side slopes
d. Immediate repair of eroded areas
e. Maintenance of side slopes in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
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.
M. GENERAL CONDITIONS
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.
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 11'h day of December, 2003.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
/G
,P--Alan W. Klimek
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number SW7031104

Neuse Harbour Hills
2003-017
October 1, 2003
NARRATIVE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this project is to develop a single family residential
subdivision with associated construction of paved streets, community water
and sewer systems, and other appurtenances characteristic of this type of
development. The proposed development is located in Craven County
adjacent to the Neuse Harbour Subdivision off Neuse Harbour Blvd.
Approximately 3 acres will be disturbed during the construction phase of
this development. The total tract is 25.9395 acres. The total number of lots
proposed is 13, with the smallest lot being 26491 square feet (0.6081 acres),
and the largest lot being 208,745 square feet (4.7921 acres). All lots are
greater than 1/3 acre.
STORMWATER
This development will meet the criteria of a low density project. Stormwater
will be collected, treated, and transported via grass lined swales located
throughout the development as shown on the plan.
BUILT -UPON AREA TABULATION
A. Built Upon Area
1. Streets (asphalt) ..................................... 28050 sf (0.6439 ac)
2. Houses, driveways, etc. on lots:
Im ervious Surfaces s uara feet
Lot #
Drivewa s
House
Patios
Detached
Buildings
Sidewalks
Total
Im ervious
1
2500
5000
1000
1000
500
10000
2
2500
5000
1000
1000
500
10000
3
2500
5000
1000
1000
500
10000
4
2500
5000
1000
1000
500
10000
5
6500
1 7000
2000
3000
1500
20000
6
6500
7000
2000
3000
1500
20000
7
6500
7000
2000
3000
1500
20000
8
10000
7000
3000
3500
1500
25000
9
10000
7000
3000
3500
1500
25000
10
5000
6000
1000
2000
1000
15000
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Neuse Harbour Hills
2003-017
October 1, 2003
11
3500
4000
1000
1000
500
10000
12
2000
4000
800
800
400
8000
13
2000
4000
800
800
400
8000
Total Impervious Surfaces for the Lots
191000
acres =
4.3848
3. Total Built Upon Area .................... 219,050 sf (5.0287 ac)
B. Total Project Area................................................(25.9395 ac)
C. Percent Impervious Area
( 5.0287 ac / 25.9395 ac )(100) = 20.00% < 30% (C-SWP-NSW Class
Waters)
D. Per Lot Impervious Cover Restrictions
Deed Restrictions Requirements
The following items must be included for all low -density projects:
1. No more than (per tabulation above) square feet of any lot,
including right -of —way between the edge of pavement and the front
lot line, shall be covered by impervious structures, including asphalt,
gravel, concrete, brick, stone, slate or similar material, not including
wood decking or the water surface of a swimming pool. This
covenant is intended to ensure compliance with the stormwater
permit issued by the State of North Carolina. The covenant may not
be changed or deleted without the consent of the state.
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