SW7961202_Final Permit_19970128

State of North Caroline
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Washington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
January 28, 1997
Graceway Fellowship P.H. Church
Attn: Mr. Vincent Moore
P.O. Box 1992
Washington, NC 27889
Subject: Permit No. SW7961202
Graceway Fellowship Church
Low Density Stormwater Project
Beaufort County
Dear Mr. Moore:
The Washington Regional office received the completed
Stormwater Application for the subject project on December 4, 1996.
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. SW7961202 dated January 28, 1997 to the Graceway
Fellowship P.H. Church in Washington, NC.
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rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as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.
1424 Carolina Avenue, Washington, NC 27889 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Graceway Fellowship P.H. Church
Mr. Vincent Moore
January 28, 1997
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If you have any questions, or need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact Bill Moore at (919) 946-
6481, extension 264.
Sincerely,
-Roger K. Thorpe
Water Quality Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
cc: Beaufort County Inspections
,Washington Regional Office
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State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No. SW7961202
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH 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
Graceway Fellowship P.H. Church
Beaufort 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 to
construct a new church at Washington, 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
1. The following criteria are approved as meeting the
stormwater rules for this project:
a. The total area for this project is 7.9 acres.
b. Total impervious area for this project site is 2.4
acres.
C. Total number of lots is one.
d. Allowable built -upon area must be consistent with
proposed plans submitted by permittee.
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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. 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.
10. 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.
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In addition, the Director may determine `•that other
revisions to the project should require a modification to
the permit.
11. 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.
II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. 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.
3. The Permittee shall submit the Engineer/Owner/Designer/
Permittee Certification in accordance with Part I, item 9,
within 30 days of completion of the project.
4. The permittee shall submit all information requested by the
Director or his representative within the time frame specified
in the written information request.
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Permit issued this the 28 th day of January, 1997.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston How d, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number SW7961202
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