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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
rNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
November 1, 2006
Mr. Keith E. McCoy
Craven-County-Firemans Association, Inca
P.O. Box 277
New Bern, NC 28563
Subject: Permit No. SW7060616
Firefighter Training Center
Low Density Stormwater Project
Craven County'
Dear Mr. McCoy:
The Washington Regional Office received a complete Stormwater Management Permit
Application for the subject project on August 21, 2006. 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. SW7060616
dated November 1, 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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to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 supersede 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],
XSincerely
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AI Hodge, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Washington Regional Office
cc: Robert M. Chiles, P.E.
Coven County Inspections
ashington Regional Office
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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 kegulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Craven County Firemans Association, Inc.
Firefighter Training Center
Craven County
FOR THE
construction, operation and maintenance of a low density development located on Executive
Drive in the Craven County Industrial Park 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
1. This permit covers the construction of 5.40 acres of impervious area on an 18.92 acre
site located on Executive Drive in the Craven County Industrial Park. Future additions at
this site will require modification to this permit and may require the construction of
structural stormwater BMP's.
2. The overall tract built -upon area percentage for the project must be maintained at 28.5
%, as required by 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. The only runoff conveyance systems allowed will be vegetated conveyances such as
swales with minimum side slopes of 5:1 (H:V) as defined in the stormwater rules and
approved by the Division.
5. No piping is allowed except that minimum amount necessary to direct runoff beneath an
impervious surface such as a road or to provide access.

6. Unless specified elsewhere, permanent seeding requirements for the swales must
follow the guidelines established in the North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control
Planning and Design Manual.
7. Roof drains must terminate at least 30' from the Mean High Water line.
II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. Projects covered by this permit will maintain a minimum 30-foot wide vegetative buffer
between all impervious areas and surface waters.
2. The permittee is responsible for verifying that the proposed built -upon area does not
exceed the allowable built -upon area.
3. 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.
4. Prior to the subdivision and/or sale of this project, in whole or in part, the following deed
restrictions must be recorded with the Office of the Register of Deeds:
a. The following covenants are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with State
Stormwater Management Permit Number SW7060616, 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. Construction of additional built -upon area in excess of 5.4 acres will require a
permit modification.
g. Construction of additional impervious areas such that low density requirements
are no longer met must be submitted to DWQ and a permit modification must be
issued prior to construction. An engineered system will be required to collect and
treat the runoff from all built -upon area associated with the project, including that
area permitted under the low density option.

h. Filling in or piping of any vegetative conveyances (ditches, swales, etc.)
associated with this development, except for average driveway crossings, is
strictly prohibited by any persons.
I. A minimum 30' wide vegetated buffer area shall be provided between surface
waters and all impervious surfaces.
A copy of the recorded restrictions must be received in this Office within 30 days of the
date of sale.
Filling in or piping of any vegetative conveyances (ditches, swales; etc.) associated with
the permitted development, except for average driveway crossings, is strictly prohibited
by any persons.
The permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have received approval for revised
plans, specifications, and calculations prior to construction, for any modification to the
approved plans, including, but not limited to, those listed below:
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, acquisition, or sale of the project area. The project area is
defined as all property owned by the permittee, for which Sedimentation and
Erosion Control Plan approval was sought.
f. Filling in, altering or piping any vegetative conveyance shown on the approved
plan_
8. 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.
9. During construction, erosion shall be kept to a minimum and any eroded areas of the
swales or other vegetated conveyances will be repaired immediately.
10. 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.
11. Within 30 days of completion of the project, the permittee shall certify in writing that the
project has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans.
12. The permittee shall submit all information requested by the Director or his
representative within the time frame specified in the written information request.

Ill. 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.
The permit issued shall continue in force and effect until revoked or terminated.
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.
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 21-1.1000; and North Carolina General Statute,143-
215.1 et. al.
5. This permit is not transferable 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 permittee is responsible for compliance
with all permit conditions until the Director approves the transfer.
6. The permittee grants permission to DENR Staff to enter the property for the purpose of
inspecting all components of the stormwater management facility.
7. The permittee shall notify the Division of any name, ownership or mailing address
changes within 30 days.
8. 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 1 st day of November 2006
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/.Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number SW7060616