SW7051208_Final Permit_20060118

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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
Mr. Don Williams, Member
JD Land Holdings, LLC
P.O. Box 907
Grandy, NC 27939
January 18, 2006
Subject: Stormwater Permit No. SW7051208
Welch Ridge Subdivision
Low Density Subdivision Permit
Chowan County
Dear Mr. Williams:
The Washington Regional Office received a complete Stormwater Management Permit Application for the
subject project on December 8, 2005. 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
21-1.1000. We are forwarding Permit No. SW7051208, dated January 18, 2006, for the construction of the
subject project.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein, and does not supercede any other agency permit that may
be required.
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 150E of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions, or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact either
Roger Thorpe or me at [phone].
AS,erely,
Al Hodge, Regi Anal
Surface Water Protection Section
Washington Regional Office
cc: Hyman & Robey, PC
howan County Building Inspections
Washington Regional Office
Central Files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Washington Regional Office Phone [phone] FAX [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.emstatam,us 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889 - 1-877-623-6748

Permit Number
SW7051208
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
JD Land Holdings, LLC
Welch Ridge
Chowan County
FOR THE
construction, operation and maintenance of a low density commercial subdivision in compliance with the
provisions of 15A NCAC 2H .1000 (hereafter referred to as the "stormwaterrules') 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.
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
Each of the 69 lots in this 60.6 acre residential subdivision is limited to a maximum square
footage of built -upon area of 7,500 square feet.
2. The overall tract built -upon area percentage or lot sizes for the project must be maintained at
30%or less per the requirements of Section .1005 of the stormwater rules.
3. Approved plans and specifications for projects covered by this permit are incorporated by
reference and are enforceable parts of the permit.
4. Projects covered by this permit will maintain a minimum 30 foot wide vegetative buffer between
all impervious areas and surface waters.
5. The only runoff conveyance systems allowed will be vegetated conveyances such as $wales with
minimum side slopes of 3:1 (H:V) as defined in the stormwater rules and approved by the
Division.
6. All roof drains must terminate at least 30' from the mean high water mark.

the approved plans and specifications. Any deviation from the approved plans must be noted on
the Certification.
11. Deed restrictions are incorporated into this permit by reference and must be recorded with the
Office of the Register of Deeds prior to the sale of any lot. Recorded deed restrictions must
include, as a minimum, the following statements related to stormwater management:
a. The following covenants are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with State
Stormwater Management Permit Number SW7051208 as issued by the Division of Water
Quality under NCAC 2H.1000.
b. The State of North Carolina is made a beneficiary of these covenants to the extent
necessary to maintain compliance with the Stormwater Management Permit.
C. These covenants are to run with the land and be binding on all persons and parties
claiming under them.
d. The covenants pertaining to stormwater may not be altered or rescinded without the
express written consent of the State of North Carolina, Division of Water Quality.
e. Alteration of the drainage as shown on the approved plans may not take place without
the concurrence of the Division of Water Quality.
f. The maximum built -upon area per lot is 10,000 square feet. This allotted amount includes
any built -upon area constructed within the lot property boundaries, and that portion of the
right-of-way between the front lot line and the edge of the pavement. Built upon area
includes, but is not limited to, structures, asphalt, concrete, gravel, brick, stone, slate, and
coquina, but does not include raised, open wood decking, or the water surface of
swimming pools.
g. 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.
h. Each lot will maintain a 30' wide vegetated buffer between all impervious areas and
surface waters.
j. All roof drains shall terminate at least 30' from the mean high water mark.
12. The permittee shall submit a copy of the recorded deed restrictions which indicates the approved
built -upon area per lot within 30 days of the date of recording.
13. If the permittee sets up an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) to review plans for compliance
with the restrictions, the plans reviewed must include all proposed built -upon area (BUA). Any
approvals given by the ARC do not relieve the lot owner of the responsibility to maintain
compliance with the permitted BUA limit.
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.
15. Stormwater conveyances will be located in either dedicated right-of-way (public or private),
recorded common areas or recorded drainage easements. The final plats for the project will be
recorded showing all such required easements, in accordance with the approved plans.