WQ0024260_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (3)

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P,E. Director
Division of Water Quality
March 4, 2005
Mr. Barry Webb, City Manager
City of Belmont
Post Office Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Subject: Project Denial
Application No. WQ0024260 Modification
Reflection Pointe Development
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Gaston County, North Carolina
Dear Mr, Webb:
This letter is in reference to the modification and variance request for a non -discharge permit to
serve the Reflection Pointe Development project received December 29, 2004.
The City of Belmont submitted a Fast -Track modification application to allow a ferrous sewer
line to be placed approximately 12 feet from a private well for the subject project. The reason for the
request was for significant cost savings to the applicant or developer by staying out of the roadway.
Safety and traffic restriction issues were also mentioned. This project was originally designed and
permitted in compliance with the Division's regulations and minimum design criteria 15A NCAC 2H
0219 (i)(2)(G)(xii).
The original design was able to meet the 25-foot separation distance from the private well, It is
the Division's understanding that you, as the applicant, are currently discussing means to abandon the
well or drill a new well with the property owner. Since there are alternative measures that can be taken,
including leaving the line as originally designed, the Division cannot grant this request. The request
does not provide equal or better protection for the well, and may cause undue disturbance (and future
problems) with construction activities so close to the well.
if this denial is unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within thirty days following receipt of this denial. 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, 6700 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6700. Unless such
demands are made, this denial shall be final and binding.
One
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Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: [phone] Fsk, (704) 66 '040
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Mr. Barry Webb
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If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Rex Gleason or Mrs. Sonja
Basinger at [phone],
Alan W. Klimek, RE.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Surface VVater Protection
William S. Riddick, P.EMcKim & Creed
Central Files! Surface \Neter Protection
Marie Doklovic, PERCS Unit

Michael F. Easley,, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of En.vironment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P,E, Director
Division of Water Quality
QRANDUM
DATE: February 25, 2005
TO: Alan W. Klimek, RE.
THROUGH: Jeff Poupart, Pretreatment Emergency Response Collection System Unit Supervisor
-to Rex Gleason, Mooresville Regional Office Surface Water Protection Supervisor
Prepared By: Sonja Basinger, WWTP Consultant
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Deny Modification Request for Application No, WQ0024260
City of Belmont
Reflection Pointe Development
Gaston County, North Carolina
Type of Permit. Wastewater Collection System Extension
History:
The City of Belmont submitted a Fast -Track modification application on December 29, 2004, to
allow a ferrous sewer line to be placed approximately 12 feet from a private well for the Reflection
Pointe Development project. The reason for the request is for significant cost savings to the applicant or
developer by staying out of the roadway. Safety and traffic restriction issues were also mentioned,
This project was originally designed and permitted in compliance with the regulations and design
criteria,
The original design was able to meet the 25-foot separation distance from the private well, The
applicant is currently discussing means to abandon the well or drill a new well with the property owner.
Since there are alternative measures that can be taken, including leaving the line as originally
designed, there is no reason for the Division to grant this request. The request does not provide equal
or better protection for the well and, in fact, construction activities so close to the well may cause undue
disturbance and future problems.
This office recommends that the request for the subject modification be denied. Attached is a
suggested letter for your signature denying the request.
Mooresville Regional Office 6 10 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
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Michael F: Easley, (Jovernor
William Cr. Ross Jr.., Secretary
North Carolina Depanment of Environment ;and. Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P:E. Director
Division or Vwater Quality
Mr, Barry Webb, City Manager
City of Belmont
Post Office Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
SubjectProject Denial
Application No, WQ0024260 Modification
Reflection Pointe Development
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Gaston County, North Carolina
Dear Mr, Webb:
This letter is in reference to the modification and variance request for a non -discharge permit to
serve the Reflection Pointe Development project received December 29, 2004,
The City of Belmont submitted a Fast -Track modification application to allow a ferrous sewer
line to be placed approximately 12 feet from a private well for the subject project, The reason for the
request was for significant cost savings to the applicant or developer by staying out of the roadway
Safety and traffic restriction issues were also mentioned. This project was originally designed and
permitted in compliance with the Division's regulations and minimum design criteria 15A NCAC 2H
.0219 (i)(2)(G)(xii),
The original design was able to meet the 25-foot separation distance from the private well. It is
the Division's understanding that you, as the applicant, are currently discussing means to abandon the
well or drill a new well with the property owner, Since there are alternative measures that can be taken,
including leaving the line as originally designed, the Division cannot grant this request, The request
does not provide equal or better protection for the well, and may cause undue disturbance (and future
problems) with construction activities so close to the well.
If this denial is unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within thirty days following receipt of this denial. 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, 6700 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6700. Unless such
demands are made, this denial shall be final and binding.
Nolthc.:amlina
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Mooresville Regional &flee 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: [phone] Fax [phone]
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Barry WWebb
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If you have any questions regarding this ratter please contact Mr. Rex Gleason or
Basinger at 7O4) 663-1699.
Sincerely;
Alan WW. Klimek, k„ P P:.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
William S. Riddick, P.E., Mourn & Creed
Central Files; Surface Water Protection
Marie aklovi, PERCS Unit

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01/11/05
Permit Number WQ0024260
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type Fast Track
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
sonja.basinger
Permitted Flow
0
Facili
Facility Name
Reflection Pointe Development
Location Address
Owner
Status Project Type
In review Major modification
Version
Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Major/Minor
Minor
Region
Mooresville
County
Gaston
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name
City of Belmont
Dates/Events
Owner Type
Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
Barry Webb
PO Box 431
Belmont
Scheduled
Orict Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance
08/23/04 12/29/04
Public Notice Issue
NC 28012
Effective
Regulated Activities Re ed/Re ived Events
Subdivision Additional information requested
Wastewater collection
Outfall NULL
Waterbody Name
Additional information received
Expiration
Stream Index Number
Current Class Subbasin

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
February 24, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Permit File WQ0024260
FROM: K. Marie Doklovic, PE
SUBJECT: Variance to Gravity MDC
The City of Belmont submitted a Fast -Track modification application to allow a ferrous sewer line to
be placed approximately 12 feet from a private well for the Reflection Pointe Development project.
The reason for the request is for significant cost savings to the applicant or developer by staying out
of the roadway. Safety and traffic restriction issues were also mentioned. This project was originally
designed and permitted in compliance with the regulations and design criteria.
SUMMARY— The original design was able to meet the 25-foot separation distance from the private
well. The applicant is currently discussing means to abandon the well or drill a new well with the
property owner. Since there are alternative measures that can be taken, including leaving the line as
originally designed, there is no reason for the Division to grant this request. The request does not
provide equal or better protection for the well and in fact, construction activities so close to the well
may cause undue disturbance. The permit application, if only for this request, will be denied..
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Subject: Re: WQ0024260 Permit Modification Status]
From: "Marie .Doklovic" <[e-mail]-
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 15:14:08 -0500
To: "Brandt Broughton" <bbroug'hton i?mckimerreed,com=
CC: "Sonja Basinger" <Sonja,,Basinger )ncmail.net>
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--- Original Message -----
From: Brandt Broughton
To: Marie Doklovic ; Sonia Basinger
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 11:02 AM
Subject: RE: WO0024260 Permit Modification Status]
need for a varrance
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Marie and Sonja,
quest. We cannot grant the request tualess tltcre is ihso'lutely°
and it appears to only be a money is ue tctr the
oditication like adjusting the line Lengths? 1 thought you
Do you have any resolution to the variance for permit WQ0024260 yet"? I know that you were probably not going to approve 'it as
is, but do you have any other suggestions that may be feasible?
We are still in talks with the property owner and Gaston County Health Deptabout drilling a new well or tying to the existing
water supply but do not have any resolutions yet.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
From: Marie Doklovie [mailto:marle,doklovic@nc
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 11:51 AM
To: Sonja Basinger
Cc: Brandt Broughton
Subject: Re: WQ0024260 Permit Modtflcatton Status]
Sony a and Urandt,
1 have looked at the proposal initially and anal leaning
[lowed lines closer than 25 feet to a private w' ell,
This may be a more inexpensive option than ke
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f'e wvcruld prefer the w e11 he abandone"
ping construction as planned,
less w+"itlt the Wells and have hititori
and connected to PWS if possible or mow=ed
cd to look tit it more though hut 1 wvouId scat s:ount on it being granted as pm ented without some extra options being evaluated_
• Thanks, Marie
-- Original Message -----
From: Sonia Basinger
To: Marie Daklavic
Cc: bbroughton(ci)mckimcreed,com
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 11:40 AM
Subject: [Fwd: WQ0024260 Permit Modification Status]
Engineer request update on status of Retiectiott }'t variance request in
Gaston Co,
Thanks.
Basinger - Son
Basinfa?nctttail,net
2124/2005 10:52 AM

Fr024260 Permit Modification Status]
Subject: RE: WQ0024260 Permit Modification Status]
From: "Brandt Broughton" <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 07:55:21 -0500
To: "Marie Doklovic" <[e-mail]>, "Sonja Basinger"
<[e-mail]>
The developer is talking to the property owner to see if they are willing to connect to the
existing waterline or let them drill a new well. We are also talking to the Gaston County
Health Dept. to see if they would even let a new well be drilled since the waterline is there.
That property is not in the City of Belmont but they own the waterline. We assume that
Belmont would let them tap on though.
Please feel free to make any other suggestions that you think are viable. We are wifling to
investigate any alternative to the steel casing pipe in the pavement. Thanks.
From: Marie Doklovic [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 11:51 AM
To: Sonja Basinger
Cc: Brandt Broughton
Subject: Re: WQ0024260 Permit Modification Status]
Sonja and Brandt,
I have looked at the proposal initially and am leaning towards some other options. We don't like to mess with the
wells and have historically not allowed lines closer than 25 feet to a private well. We would prefer the well be
abandoned and connected to PWS ifpossible or moved back. This may be a more inexpensive option than
keeping construction as planned.
I need to look at it more though but 1 wouid not count on it being granted as presented without some extra options
being evaluated.
Thanks, Marie
---- Original Message —
From: Sofia Basinqer
To: Marie Doklovic
Cc: bbrouontonamckimcreedcom
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 11:40 AM
Subject: (Fwd: WQ0024260 Permit Modification Status]
Engineer request update on status of Reflection Pt variance request in
Gaston Co.
Thanks.
Sonja Basinger - Sonja.BasingerAncmailmet
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural. Resources
Div. of Water Quality
I of 2 212/2005 9:11 AM

11111, 24260 Permit Modification Status]
Subject: Re: WQ0024260 Permit Modification Status]
From: "Marie Doklovic" <marie.doklovic@ncmaiLnet>
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 11:50:33 -0500
To: "Sonja Basinger" <Sonja,Basinge
CC: <[e-mail]>
Sonja and Brandt,
I have looked at the proposal initially and am leaning towards some other options. We don't like to mess with the
wells and have historically not allowed lines closer than 25 feet to a private well.. We would prefer the well be
abandoned and connected to PWS if possible or moved back. This may be a more inexpensive option than
keeping construction as planned.
I need to look at it more though but 1 would not count on it being granted as presented without some extra options
being evaluated.
Thanks, Marie
----- Original Message ---
From: Sonia Basinger
To: Marie Doklovic
Cc: bbroughtonamckimcreed.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 11:40 AM
Subject: [Fwd: WQ0024260 Permit Modification Status]
Engineer request update on status of Reflection Pt variance request in
Gaston Co.
Thanks.
Sonja Basinger - Sonja.BasingerAncm.ail.net
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div, of Water Quality
610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: 704.663.1699 Fax: [phone]
WWTP Consultant
1 of 1 2/1/2005 12:05 PM

December 23, 2004
Ms. Sonja Ba.ssinger
NCDENR Regional Office
610 East Center Ave.
Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
RE: Fast Track Permit Modification — WQ0024260
Reflection Pointe Development, Gaston County
Dear Ms. Bassinger,
02473.0005 (10)
DI"'"Icn
DEC 2 92OU4
The purpose of this submittal is to request an alternate construction method for the sewer
forcemain along South Point Road that serves the Reflection Pointe Development.
Construction on this project: has started and there is potential to save a considerable amount of
money if the contractor can construct the forcemain closer to an existing potable water well
than the regulations currently allow. There would be no change in the permitted amount of
flow, pipe length, or pipe size.
Originally, our plans complied with all the design regulations for fast track permitting. The
sewer forcemain was shown as 8-inch FIDPE inside a 20-inch steel casing pipe that was
deflected out :into the pavement of South Point Road for a length of 1.00 feet. This method was
used in order to maintain the 25 feet distance from the existing well.
As shown on revised sheet C30, the proposed forcemain is approximately 9 feet off the edge of
pavement. The closest distance from the forcemain to the existing well is about 12 feet, The
forcemain in this area would be ductile iron with no joints located directly in front of the well..
An alternate material would be seamless FIDPE pipe in the area of the well. The FIDPEwould
be a more watertight option, if acceptable. This modification would allow for a significant
construction cost savings due to the safety concerns and difficulty of restricting traffic to
construct the pipe and repair the pavement on such a highly traveled road.
Any assistance you can provide in expediting this modification request would. be appreciated
since construction is in progress. If you have any questions or would like additional
information„ please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
McKIM & CREED, PA
Brandt P. Broughton, PE
Project Engineer
pc: Mike Reeve, PE — Waterfront Properties
8020 TOWER POINT DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28227
TEL '704,841.2588 FAX 704,841,2567 www.mckIrricreed,corn
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ACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD! Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ) 24 24:7
1. Owner:
la. City of Belmont
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
lb, Barry L. Webb, City Manager
o Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing officials!)
It lc. The legal entity who will own this system is:
11111. 0 Individual C} Federal 1 Municipality El State/County 0 Private Partnership 0 Corporation 0 Other (specify):
ld. P.0, Box 431, 115 North MainSt,
Street Address
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if. NC
State
1 e. Belmont
City
1g, 28012
Zip Code
1h, 704-825-5586 li, 704-825-0514 1j.
Telephone Facsimile E-mail
(,) 2. Project (Facility) Information:
ct. 2a, Reflection Pointe Development _
Q. Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name)
< 3, Contact Person:
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2b. Gaston County
County Where Project is Located
3a William S. Riddick, PE, McKim & Creed
Name arid Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b. 704-841-2588
Phone Number
1. Project is 0 New Modification (of an existing permit)
3c. [e-mail]
E-mail
if . 'fiLlactitn, Permit No.: WQ0024260
For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the reason for the modification (i.e. adding another
phase, changing line size/length, etc.). Only include the modified information in this permit application - do not
duplicate project information in B(7) and B(10-11) that has already been included in the original permit.
2. Owner is Public (skip to Item B(3)) 0 Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be: 2b. If sold, facilities owned by a mu,st choose one)
0 Retaining Ownership (Le. store, church, single office, etc.) or
0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item 8(3))
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to ltem 8(2b))
0 Public Utility (Instruction III)
0 Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
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< 3 City of Belmont
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (VVWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
Or:
• 4a, City of Belmont WPCF 4b, NC0021181
LL Name of WWTF WVs/TF Permit No.
2 5a. City of Belmont 5b, 8" 5c,
Owner of Downstream Sewer Receiving Sewer Size Permit Number of Downstream Sewer (if known)
6. The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision
El Apartments/Condominiums
O Mobile Home Park
O School
LJ Restaurant
0 Office
Car Wash
0 Institution
0 Hospital
El Church
0 Nursing Home
0 Other (specify):
7. Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project: 0 gallons per day
100 % Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
8, If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
0 Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect to this line
Flow has already been allocated in Permit No. WQ0024260
0 Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
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9. Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(1) for Item B(7) or the design flow for line or pump station sizing if zero flow in the space below. Values other than
that in 15A NCAC 2H .0219(I)(1-2) must be approved prior to submittal of this application. Submit a separate request to
the Division of Water Quality, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H ,0219(I)(3).
(4 bedroom home) x (120 GPD) x (370 homes) + 1000 GPD amenity center
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
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1— 11. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
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E Location ID Power Reliability Option
Et (self chosen - as shown on Design Flow Operational Point (1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator WATS; 3-
plans for cross-reference) (MGD) GPM © TDH portable generator witelemetry; 4-wet well storage)
LL
Length (feet)
Gravity or Force Main
(use the pull down menu)
0 Force Main
12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H 0200 as applicable?
0 Yes No If no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested:
See attached letter.
SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
13 Have the following pemiits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification 0 Yes 0 No N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? Yes 0 No El N/A
Stormwater?
Yes El No Ej N/A
FTA 02/03 - Rev, 1 06/03