SW7070528_Final Permit_20070606

Mr. Kennth I. Peregoy, General
Carolina Creek, LLC
119 Middle Street
New Bern, NC 28560
Subject:
Dear Mr. Peregoy:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
June 6, 2007
Manager
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Stormwater Permit No. SW
Carolina Colours — Cerise Neighborhood,
Phases 2 & 3, Lots 22-37
Low Density Subdivision with a Curb Outlet System
Craven County
The Washington Regional Office received a complete Stormwater Management Permit
Application for Carolina Colours — Cerise Neighborhood, Phases 2 and 3, Lots 22-37 on May
30, 2007. 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. SW7070528, dated June 6, 2007, 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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to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, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. 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 Scott Vinson or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
A I H JcTga—I
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No. SW7070528
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
LOW DENSITY DEVELOPMENT WITH A CURB OUTLET SYSTEM
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
Carolina Creek, LLC
Carolina Colours — Cerise Neighborhood,
Phases 2 and 3, Lots 22-37
Craven County
FOR THE
construction, operation and maintenance of a 30% low density subdivision with a curb
outlet system 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. The project is permitted for 16 lots, each limited to a maximum of (see
Attachment) square feet of built -upon area, as defined by the stormwater rules,
and as indicated in the approved plans.
2. The overall tract built -upon area percentage for the project must be maintained
at 18.4%, per the requirements of Section .1005 of the stormwater rules.
3. This project proposes a curb outlet system. Each designated curb outlet swale
or 100' vegetated area shown on the a roved plan must be maintained at a
minimum of 100' long, maintain 5:1 (H:v side slopes or flatter, have a
longitudinal slope no steeper than 5 /o, carry the flow from a 10 year storm in a
non -erosive manner, maintain a dense vegetated cover, and be located in either
a dedicated common area or a recorded drainage easement.
4. No piping shall be allowed except those minimum amounts necessary to direct
runoff beneath an impervious surface such as a road or under driveways to
provide access to lots.
5. Runoff conveyances other than the curb outlet system swales, such as perimeter
ditches, must be vegetated with side slopes no steeper than 3:1 (H:V).
6. Approved. plans. and specifications for projects covered by this permit are
incorporated by reference and are enforceable parts of the permit.
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II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
Curb outlet swales, vegetated areas 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, per the approved plans
2. During construction, erosion shall be kept to a minimum and any eroded areas of
the swales or other vegetated conveyances will be repaired immediately.
3. 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. Mowin.9, and revegetating of the side slopes.
d. Immediate repair of eroded areas.
e. Maintenance of side slopes in accordance with approved plans and
specifications.
f. Cleaning and repair of catch basin grates, flumes, piping, and the flow
spreader mechanism.
4. 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.
G. Transfer of ownership.
d. Redesign or addition to the approved amount of built -upon area or to the
drainage 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, piring, or altering any vegetative conveyance shown on the
approved plan.
5. The Director may determine that other revisions to the project should require a
modification to the permit.
The permittee is responsible for verifying that the proposed built -upon area does
not exceed the allowable built -upon area. Once the lot transfer is complete, the
built -upon area may not be revised without approval from the Division of Water
Quality, and responsibility for meeting the built -upon area limit is transferred to
the individual property owner, provided that the permittee has complied with the
requirements of Section 11.12 of this permit.
The 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 s ecifications. Any deviation from the approved plans must
be noted on the Certification. The permittee shall submit the Certification to the
Division within 30 days of completion of the project.
8. The permittee shall submit all information requested by the Director or his
representative within the time frame specified in the written information request.
9. Each lot in the subdivision covered by this permit will maintain a minimum 50 foot
wide vegetative buffer between all impervious areas and surface waters.
10. All roof drains must terminate at least 50' from the Mean High Water mark.
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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.
12. Recorded deed restrictions must include, at a minimum, the following
statements related to stormwater management:
a. The following covenants are intended to ensure onggoing compliance with
State Stormwater Management Permit Number SW7070528, 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.
The maximum built -upon area per lot is (see Attachment) 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,
coquina, driveways, and parking areas, but does not include raised, open
wood decking, or the water surface of swimming pools.
g. Filling in, piping or altering any 3:1 vegetated conveyances (ditches,
swales, etc.) associated with the development except for average
driveway crossings, is prohibited by any persons.
h. Filling in, piping or altering any designated 5:1 curb outlet swale or
vegetated area associated with the development is prohibited by any
persons.
i. A 50' vegetated buffer must be maintained between all built -upon area
and the Mean High Water line of surface waters.
j. All roof drains shall terminate at least 50' from the Mean High Water
mark.
k. Each designated curb outlet swale or 100' vegetated area shown on the
approved plan must be maintained at a minimum of 100' long, maintain
5:1 (H:V) side slopes or flatter, have a longitudinal slope no steeper than
5%, carry the flow from a 10 year storm in a non -erosive manner, maintain
a dense vegetated cover, and be located in either a dedicated common
area or a recorded drainage easement.
13. The permittee must submit a copy of the recorded deed restrictions within
30 days of the date of recording.
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.
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15. Prior to transfer of ownership, the swales must be inspected and determined to
be in compliance with the permit. Any deficiencies will be repaired or replaced
prior to the transfer.
16, The final plats for the project will be recorded showing all required swale
easements and common areas, in accordance with the approved plans.
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.
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 permit is not transferable to any person or entity 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 transfer 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 the terms and conditions of this permit until the Division approves the permit
transfer.
6. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with
any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances imposed by other
government agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction. If any of
those permits or approvals result in revisions to the plans, a permit modification
must be submitted.
7. The permittee grants permission to DENR Staff to enter the property during
business hours for the purposes of inspecting the stormwater control system and
it's components.
8. The permittee shall notify the Division of Water Quality of any name, ownership
or mailing address changes within 30 days.
Permit issued this the 6th day of June, 2007.
NO TH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. SW7070528
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Allowable Impervious Surface
Project Carolina Colours Cerise Circle Phases 2 and 3 (R-19)
Lot Number Total Area Uplands Wetlands
34 30,000 30,000 C
35
30,100
30,100
36
31,000
31,000
37
31,000
31,000
33
30,500
25,211
32
29,300
23,487
31
36,750
31,090
30
26,000
21,677
29
21,500
20,893
28
21,100
21,100
27
21,100
21,100
26
53,700
49,457
25
63,700
52,609
24
55,900
52,675
23
60,000
51,259
22
62,200
51,604
0
0
0
5,289
5,813
5,660
4,323
607
0
0
4,243
11,091
3,225
8,741
10,596
Allowed Wetlands 30%
10,000
10,033
10,333
10,333
8,404
7,829
10,363
7,226
6,964
7,033
7,033
16,486
17,536
17,558
17,086
17,201
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impervious allowed
Upper Limit
9,000
8,000
9,030
81000
9,300
8,000
9,300 :
8,000
9,150
8,000
8,790
8,000
11,025
8,000
7,800 =� 7) 8©o
6,450
7 6) 4 SO
6,330,
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16,110
8,000
19,110
8,000
16,7701
8,000
18,000
8,000
18,660i
8,000