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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0011398_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018PPSirtate of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A, Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Mr. William L. Heafner Piedmont Housing Company Post Office Box 1732 Li.ncolnton, North Carolina 28093 September 8, 1995 SEP 11.? DINTS i r r qa aiI4il.tt : t t FRU Subject: Permit No. WCO11398 Piedmont Housing Company Kings Point Subdivision, Phased&II Sewer Extension Cleveland County tt Dear Mr. Heafner: In accordance with your application received August 4, 1995, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0011398, dated September 8, 1995,, to Piedmont Housing Company for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please note condition number five below which states that this permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. If the City of Kings Mountain does not assume ownership of the subject sewer and submit a written request and appropriate fee for a name change, Piedmont housing Company is required by North Carolina. General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 (dl) to form a homeowners' association and enter into an operational agreement with the Environmental Management Commission (EMC). Failure to do so is considered a violation of this permit and is enforceable through the EMC. The City of Kings Mountain is being notified by copy of this permit that the transfer of this permit a nformaldforhe transfer r nsrequ of f and ownership of the e subject sewer system is a violation of G.S. 143-215.3(a)O fee are submitted to the Division of Environmental Management 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. P.O, Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper One se of approved plans andspeeif e ti ns is enclosed. If you need add concerning this matter, please contact Liz se t, at (919) 733-5083 ext. 516, cce Cleveland County Health .i ep ent Mooresville Regional Office, Water , section, Warren Design Engineering, Inc, City of Kings Mtn Sincerely, . rests NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH WASTEWATER COLLECTION PERMIT 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 Piedmont Housing Company Cleveland County FOR THE construction and operation of approximately 11,42.4 linear feet of 8 inch gravity sewer to serve 169 three bedroom homes in Kings Pointe Subdivision, Phases I and II,. and the discharge of 60,840 GPD of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Kings Mountain's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received August 4, 1995, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: This permit shall become, voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data. 2,. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times. 4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Kings Mountain Pilot Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. 5. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the 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. 6. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main shallbe scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 7 Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years from the date of the completion of construction. 9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215,6(c). 10. 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. 11, In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate. corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities. 12. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee. shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704) 663-1699, as soon as poss-ible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.; or b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. 13. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Piedmont Housing Company and The City of Kings Mountain for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. 14. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with theterms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Perrnittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina General. Statute 1.43-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c) for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit. Pe ssued this the 8th day of September; 1995 NORTH CAROLINA 1 ENTAL ISSION A. Preston oand ., Direc Division of Environmen agement By Authority of the Environmental Management Commissio Perit Number WQ0011398 Permit No I 1 9 September 8, 1995 t; I ERS CERTIFICATIO Carolina, having en aut d . as a duly registered Professional Engineer ineer in the State of North to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction f the project . for the P c Location Pe it ee hereby state that, to the hest of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial corripliance and intent of this pe it, the appro ed plans d specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature Registration No. Date pplir STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF Commissi t-4 businsssinthe ATTNES SETH: OPLRATIONAL AEMET This AGREEMEN-1 made pursuant to G.'S, 143-215.1 (di) and entered into dais 1-4 day of , 19 by and between the North Carolina Environmental Management ocy of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the COMMISSION; and L , a corporation/general partnership reg4Steredflicensed to do of tali Carolina hereinafterknown as the DEVELOPER. 1. The DEVELOPER is the owner of the certain lands lying in ;..-(e-L•Alep County, upon which it is erecting and will erect dwelling units and other iznprovemens. said developtnant to be Icriown as Ccet (..43P( (hereinafter the Development). The DEVELOPER desires, to construct a wastewater collection system with pumps, wastewater treatment works and/or disposal facilities (hereinafter Disposal System) to provide sanitary sewage disposal to serve the Development on said lands. 3 The DEVELOPER has applied to the COMMISSION for the issuance of a perrnit pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.1 to constrict, maintain, and operate the Disposal System, 4. The DEVELOPER has created or shall create unit ownership in said dwellings units, other improvements and lands through filing of a Declaration of Unit Ownership (hereinafter Declaration), pursuant to Chapter 47C of the North Carolina General Statutes The DEVELOPER has caused to be formed or will cause to be formed at the time of filing of the Declaration, the (Unit Owners Association) NJ /A Association) a non-profit corporation organized and existing under and by the virtue of the laws of the State of North Carolina, for the purpose, among others, of handling the property, affairs and business of the Development; of operating, maintaining, re -constructing and repairing the common elements of the lands and improvements subject to uni: ownership. including the Disposal System; and of collecting dues and assessments to provide funds for such operation, maintenance, re -construction and repair. The COMMSSION desires to assure that the Disposal System of the Development is properly constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with law and permit provisions in order to protect the quality of the water of the State and the public interest therein, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the benefits to be derived by each of the parties hereto, the COMMJSSION and DEVELOPER do hereby mutually agree as follows: , (hereinafter I,. The DEVELOPER shall construct the Disposal System in accordance with the permit and plans and specifications hereafter issued and approved by the COMMISSION; and shall thereafter properly operate -- and maintain such systems and facilities iri accordance with applicable permit provisions and law. . The DEVELOPER shall not transfer ownership arid/or control of the Disposal System to the Association until construction has been completed in accordance with the permit and approved plans, and the staff of the Division of Envirorunental Management has inspected and approved of the facilities. In order to change the name of the permit holder, the DEVELOPER must request that the pemait be reissued to the Association. The request must include a copy of the Association Bylaws and Declaration. The DEVELOPER shall not transfer, convey, assign or otherwise relinquish or release its responsibilityfor the operaton and maintenance of its Disposal System until a permit has been reissued to the DEVELOPER's successor. < Atk:—V—~ •-"' i,,L2 — hi A I f\,: 1-7-k P-) X kcp Ar.env', -7--r-L A- C c 17-1) A- / CC, _ The DEVELOPER shall pro de ire the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal system appurtenances thereto are part of the common elements and shall thereafter be properly maintained and operated in conformity with law and the provisions of the permit for construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of the system artd facilities. The Declaration and Bylaws shall identify the entire wastewater treatment, collection and disposal system as a common element which will receive the highest priority for expenditures by the Association except for Federal, State and local taxes, and insurance. The DEVELOPER shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System will be maintained out of the cornrnen expenses. In order to assure that there shall be funds readily available to repair, maintain or conseuct the Disposal System, beyond the routine operation and maintenance expenses, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide that a fund be created out of the common expenses. Such fund shall be separate from the routine maintenance allocated for the facility and shall be part of the yearly budget, 6. In the event the cotton expense alloca and maintenance of the Disposal System, the assessments to cover such necessary costs. the Declaration and Bylaws shall provide that su time. parate fund are not adequate for the construction, repair, anon and Association Bylaws shall provide for special shall be no limit on the amount of such assessments, and special assessments can be made as necessary at any If a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment and/or disposal facilityprovided by any city, town, village, county, water and sewer authorities, or other unit of government sl hereinafter become available to serve the Development, the DEVELOPER shall take such action as is necessary to cause the existing and future wastewater of the Development to be accepted and discharged into said governmental system; and shall convey or transfer as much of the Disposal System, and such necessary easements as the governmental unit may require as condition of accepting the Development's wastewater. S. Recognizing that it would be contrary to the public interest and to the public health, safety and welfare for the Association to enter into voluntary dissolution without having made adequate provision for the cone rued proper maintenance, repair and operation of its Disposal System, the DEVELOPER shall provide in the Association Bylaws that the Association shall not enter into voluntary dissolution without first having transferred its said system and facilities to some person. corporation or other entity acceptable to and approved by the COMMISSION by the issuance of a permit. The agreements set forth in numbered paragraphs 1, 2. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 above shall be conditions of any permit issued by the COAMISSION to the DEVELOPER for the construction, maintenance, repair and operation of the Disposal System. 10 A copy of this agreement shall be filed at the Register of Deeds in the County(ies) where the Declaration is filed and in the offices of the Secretary of State of North Carolina with the Articles of Incorporation of the Association. WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement was executed in duplicate originals by the duly authorized resentative of the parties hereto on the day and year written as indicated by each of the parties named below: FOR THE EN TRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMM1SSDON A, Preston Division (Mate i tee Name of Developer/Corn,pan Signature Print c