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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
March 31, 2008
Attn.: Philip S. Odom
122 Anchorage Drive
Havelock, NC 28532
Subject: Stormwater Review SW7080115
Homeport Subdivision
Low Density Subdivision with a Curb Outlet System
Craven County
Dear Mr. Odom:
The Washington Regional Office received a complete Stormwater Management Permit Application for Homeport
Subdivision on January 28, 2008. 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. SW7080115 dated March 31, 2008, 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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and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 Ernest
Odei-Larbi, or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
AI Hodge, Regions upe i o
Surface Water Protection Section
Washington Regional Office
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State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No. SW7080115
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
Philip S. Odom
Homeport Subdivision
Craven County
FOR THE
construction, operation and maintenance of a 25% low density subdivision with a curb outlet system 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.
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 15 lots, each limited to a maximum square footage of built -upon area as
shown in Attachment A of this permit, as defined by the stormwater rules, and as indicated in the
approved plans. CAMA regulations may reduce the built -upon area for those lots within the AEC.
2. The overall tract built -upon area percentage for the project must be maintained at 25% , 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 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.
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
1. Curb outlet swales, vegetated areas and othe
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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. 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.
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.
C. 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, piping, 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.
6. 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.
7. The permittee must certify in writing that the projects stormwater controls, and impervious surfaces have
been constructed within substantial intent of the approved plans and specifications. 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 30 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.
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:

State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No. SW7080115
a. The following covenants are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with State Stormwater
Management Permit Number SW7080115, 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 as shown in Attachment A of this permit. 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. Lots within CAMA's Area of Environmental Concern may have the permitted built -upon area
reduced due to CAMA jurisdiction within the AEC.
i. Filling in, piping or altering any designated 5:1 curb outlet swale or vegetated area associated
with the development is prohibited by any persons.
j. A 50' vegetated buffer must be maintained between all built -upon area and the Mean High Water
line of surface waters.
k. All roof drains shall terminate at least 50' from the Mean High Watermark.
1. 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.
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.
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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 21-1.1000; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 at. 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.
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 31st day of March 2008.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
PERMIT NO SW7080115

State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No. SW7080115
ATTACHMENT A
Lot #
Area of lot
Allowable Built Upon Area
In square feet
. Per Lot in square feet
1
19,271
4274.31
2
20,527
4552.89
3
36,199
8028.94
4
27,673
6115.69
5
21,724
4818.38
6
21,352
4736.87
7
29,979
6649.34
8
19,861
4405.17
9
22,361
4959.67
10
30,028
6660.21
11
21,949
4868.29
12
21,622
4773.58
13
17,725
3931.41
14
17,907
3971.77
15
10,684
2369.71