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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0030563_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018Michael 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 Mr. Robert V. Hecht, Managing Member James Plantation Owner's Association 885 North Highway 16 Denver, North Carolina 28037 Dear: Mr Hecht, March 15, 2007 Subject: Permit No. WQ0030563 James Plantation Subdivision Low Pressure Sewer Extension Lincoln County In accordance with your permit application request received June 26, 2006 and subsequent additional information received on January 5, 2007 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0030563 dated March 15, 2007, to the James Plantation Owner's Association for the construction and continued 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 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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 pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3, which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0400 or any individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC Chapter 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast- . Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.6A through § 143- 215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. 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 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of 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. All sewer related matters are handled through the Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit under the Point Source Branch EXCEPT FOR FAST -TRACK SEWER PERMITTING WHICH CONTINUES TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH OUR REGIONAL OFFICES. The Unit is located on the 13th floor of the Archdale building in downtown Raleigh. Please ensure the letterhead information is used for all correspondence to ensure timely delivery. 1VorthCarolina Naturally Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 733-0059 Internet http://h2o.enr.nc.state.us/peres An Equal Opportunity Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Mr, Robert v. Hecht, Managing Member March 15, 2007 Page 2 One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you, If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Adrian Eaton at (919) 733-5083 extension 580, Sincerely Alan W. Klimek. P. E. cc: Lincoln Courlty Health Department Morresville Regional Office; Water Quality Section (Permit NC0074012 Mitch Latham P.E., Latham - Walters Engineering, Inc, 16507-A Northcross ©rive. Hunterville NC 28078 Lincoln County Forney Creek WWTF Water Quality Central Files PERCS Files 2 Permit Number WQ0030563 Program Category Non -discharge Permit Type Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer Extensions Primary Reviewer adrian.eaton Permitted Flow Facility Facility Name James Plantation Subdivision LPSS Location Address Owner Central Files; APS SWS 03/12/07 Permit Tracking Slip Status In review Version A Permit Contact A Major/Minor Minor ffiliation Region Mooresville County Lincoln Facility Contact Affiliation Project Type New Project Permit Classification Individual ..me i • 0; EUViiltimiLi AND Q1ATMAL RESOURCi GOORESVis_ . OF MAR 1 2007 WATER QUERY SEC' Owner Name James Plantation Owner's Association Dates/Events Orig issue App Received 07/21/06 Draft Initiated Scheduled Issuance Owner Type Non-Govemment Owner Affiliation Robert 885NHwy 16 Denver Public Notice Issue Hecht, Mananging Member Regulated Activities Requested/Received Events Additional information requested Additional information received Outfall NULL NC 28037 Effective Expiration 10/17/06 01/05/07 Waterbody Name Stream index Number Current Class Subbasin NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT 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 JAMES PLANTATION SUBDIVISION LINCOLN COUNTY FOR THE construction and continued operation of approximately 1552 linear feet of 2-inch pressure sewer, approximately 1926 linear feet of 2.5-inch pressure sewer, approximately 532 linear feet of 3-inch pressure sewer, a pressure sewer collection system consisting of 360 GPD simplex pump stations with on - site audible and visual high water alarms to serve 21 single family residences on James Plantation Subdivision, and the discharge of 7560GPD of collected wastewater into the Lincoln County Forney Creek WWTF existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received July 21, 2006, and subsequent additional information received on January 5, 2007 by the Division, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment 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: 1. This permit shall become revocable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC Chapter 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. 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 wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0400. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T .0400: a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200. 12. The Permittee shall provide the following items for the pressure sewer system: a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour in any centralized pump station serving more than one building. b. A minimum of 85 gallons of storage capacity above the pump -on activation level to meet the greater of the Permittee response time for service or the longest non -catastrophic power outage, of the previous three years for any simplex pump station serving a single family residence. c. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main. d. A screened vent for the wet well. e. Fillets located in the wet well(s) at the intersection of the flooring and side walls. f. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three feet cannot be maintained. g. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals. h. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation. i. Adherence with the following minimum separations: (i) Storm sewers (vertical) 12 inches (ii) Water mains (vertical -water over sewer) 18 inches or (horizontal) 10 feet (iii) In benched trenches (vertical) 18 inches (iv) Any private or public water supply source, including any WS-I waters or Class 1 or Class 11 impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water 100 feet (v) Waters classified WS (other than WS-I), B, SA, ORW, HQW, or SB [from normal high water (or tide elevation)] 50 feet (vi) Any other stream, lake or impoundment 10 feet (vii) Any building foundation 5 feet (viii) Any basement 10 feet (ix) Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height 10 feet (x) Drainage systems (I) interceptor drains 5 feet (II) Ground water lowering and surface drainage ditches 10 feet (xi) Any swimming pool 10 feet (xii) Sewer pipe with joints equivalent to water main standards, shall be used where these minimum separations cannot be maintained. The minimum separation shall however not be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public water supply well; 13. 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 that may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities. 14. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall verbally report to a water quality staff member at the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704) 633-1699, as soon as possible, 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 render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc. 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. 3 Permit No. WQ0030563 March 15, 2007 System Description: approximately 1552 linear feet of 2-inch pressure sewer, approximately 1926 linear feet of 2.5-inch pressure sewer, and approximately 532 linear feet of 3-inch pressure sewer. ' Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing office as indicated below with the following: • One copy of the projecf record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection system extension • Changes to fhe project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit, reputations or minimum design criteria. This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by fhe Division. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) fhe construction of the subject projecf for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best 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 compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC Chapter 2T; fhe Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS JEFF POUPART, UNIT SUPERVISOR PRETREATMENT, EMERGENCY RESPONSE & COLLECTION SYSTEMS UNIT 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699-1617 The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. 5 STATB OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF Lincoln Permit No. HOME/PROPERTY OWNERS' OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 (di) and entered into this day of , by and between the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the COMMISSION; and James Plantation Owner's Association , a non-profit corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the ASSOCIATION. WITNESSETH: 1. The ASSOCIATION was formed for the purpose, among others, of handling the property, affairs and business of the development known as James Plantation (hereinafter the Development); of operating, maintaining, re -constructing and repairing the common elements of the lands and improvements subject to unit ownership, including the wastewater collection system with pumps, wastewater treatment works, and/or disposal facilities (hereinafter Disposal System); and of collecting dues and assessment to provide funds for such operation, maintenance, re -construction and repair. 2. The ASSOCIATION desires, to construct and/or operate a Disposal System to provide sanitary sewage disposal to serve the Development on said lands. 3. The ASSOCIATION has applied to the COMMISSION for the issuance ofa permit pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.1 to construct, maintain, and/or operate the Disposal System. 4. The Development was created subject to unit ownership in the dwellings units, other improvements and lands through fling of a Declaration of Unit Ownership (hereinafter. Declaration), pursuant to Chapter 47C or 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes. 5. The COMMISSION 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 waters 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 COMMISSION and ASSOCIATION do hereby mutually agree as follows: 1. The ASSOCIATION shall construct the Disposal System and/or make any additions or modifications to 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 in accordance with applicable permit provisions and law. 2. The ASSOCIATION shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System and 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 and 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. 3. The ASSOCIATION shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System will be maintained out of the common expenses. In order to assure that there shall be funds readily available to vnn‘a. un A mrn/ repairs maintain, or construct 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 fund allocated for the facility and shall be part of the yearly budget. 4. In the event the common expense allocation and separate fund(s) are not adequate for the construction, repair, and maintenance of the Disposal System, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide for special assessments to cover such necessary costs. There shall be no limit on the amount of such assessments, and the Declaration and Bylaws shall be provided such that special assessments can be made as necessary at any time. 5. If a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment and/or disposal facility provided by any city, town, village, county, water and sewer authorities, or other unit of government shall hereinafter become available to serve the Development, the ASSOCIATION 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. 6. 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 continued proper maintenance, repair and operation of its Disposal System, the ASSOCIATION 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. 7. The ASSOCIATION shall not transfer, convey, assign or otherwise relinquish or release its responsibility for the operation and maintenance of its Disposal System until a permit has been reissued to the ASSOCIATIONS successor. 8. The agreements set forth in numbered paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 above shall be conditions of any permit issued by the COMMISSION to the ASSOCIATION for the construction, maintenance, repair and operation of the Disposal System. 9. 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement was executed in duplicate originals by the duly authorized representative of the parties hereto on the day and year written as indicated by each of the parties named below: FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL James Plantation Owner's Association MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Name of ASSOCIATION W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality gAYldr07 (Date) By: � Pte,(/l /cee. (Signature) R1 1/ ,6416- dlfor Print Name and Title (34 IN' (Date) 'veva A is. u!l A ill /Al . STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF Lincoln Permit No. ' DEVELOPER'S OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 (dl) and entered into this day of by and between the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the COMMISSION; and Hecht Properties, LLC , a corporation/general partnership registered/licensed to do business in the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the DEVELOPER. WITNESSETH: 1. The DEVELOPER is the owner of the certain lands lying in Lincoln County, upon which it is erecting and will erect dwelling units and other improvements, said development to be known as James Plantation (hereinafter the Development). 2. 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 permit pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.1 to construct, 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 or 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes. 5. The DEVELOPER has caused to be formed or will cause to be formed at the time of fling of the Declaration, the James Plantation Owners' Association (hereinafter 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 unit ownership, including the Disposal System; and of collecting dues and assessments to provide funds for such operation, maintenance, re -construction and repair. 6. The COMMISSION 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 waters 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 COMMISSION and DEVELOPER do hereby mutually agree as follows: 1. 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 in accordance with applicable permit provisions and law. 2. The DEVELOPER shall not transfer ownership and/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 Water Quality has inspected and approved of the facilities: In order to change the name of the permit holder, the DEVELOPER must request that the permit be reissued to the Association. The request must include a copy of the Association Bylaws and Declaration. • 3. The DEVELOPER shall not transfer, convey, assign or otherwise relinquish or release its responsibility for the operation and maintenance'of its Disposal System until a permit has been reissued to the DEVELOPER's successor. 4.„ The DEVELOPER shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System and 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 and 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. 5. The DEVELOPER shall provide. in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System will be maintained out of the common expenses. In order to assure that there shall be funds readily available to repair, maintain or construct 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 funds allocated for the facility and'shall be part of the yearly budget. . 6. In the event the common expense allocation and separate fund are not adequate for the construction, repair, and maintenance of the Disposal System, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide for special assessments to cover such necessary costs. There shall be no limit on.the amount of such assessments, and the Declaration and Bylaws shall provide that such special assessments can be made as necessary at any time. 7. If a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment and/or disposal facility provided by any city, town, village, county, water and sewer authorities, or other unit of government shall 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. 8. 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 continued 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. 9. 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 COMMISSION to the DEVELOPER for the construction, maintenance, repair and operation of the Disposal System 10. A copy of this agreement shalt 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement was executed in duplicate originals by the duly authorized representative of the parties hereto on the day and year written as indicated by each of the parties named below: FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL i Almon . Klimek, P.E., Director ' Division of Water Quality j2 Mir 07 (Date) (Date) Hecht Properties,LLC MANAGEMENT CO] MISSION Name of DEVELOPER By: /�(�PJ.//r/r Q— (Signature) RobertV. Hecht, c�(-" -or Print Name and Title (a-k Ci6 MAR 07,2007 14:42 LWE 7048958435 Page 2 McC4LL BRO'lF'IER$ POST OFFICE BBX 660710 • CHARLOTTE, NC 2826648710 • TELEPHONE RIM 399.15130 • TELEFAX (704) 398-2805 INC, Founded 1938 GRINDER PUMP SERVICE AGREEMENT JAMES PLANTATION THIS GRINDER PUMP SERVICE AGREEMENT (tire "Agreement") is made by and between James Plantation Owners Association, Inc. (the "Association"), HECHT. Properties (the "Developer"), and McCall Brothers, Inc. ("McCall") and the parties identified on page 5 of 5 ("Owner") for the maintenance of the Pump Unit (as defined herein) on the Owner's property at Janes Plantation. WHEREAS, HECHT Properties is developing a residential community off of St. Jame Church Road, Lincoln County, NC know as James Plantation. _ WHEREAS, sower service at James Plantation shall be provided by pumping wastewater to the sewer system operated by Lincoln County Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, McCall has installed, or will install, a grinder pump unit and 11/2" diameter pump line from the grinder pump unit to the valve box at the public right-of-way nn the lot owned by the Owner (the "Pump Unit"). NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and mutual obligations set forth below, the Association, Owner and McCall hereby agree as follows: I . Scope of Services. McCall shall provide complete operation and maintenance services for the Pump Unit on a year-round basis with both annual and routine inspections and shall be available 24-hour par day, 365 days per year to perform emergency service. The scope of services included shall be ;Ls follows: A. Annual --McCall shall inspect the Pump Unit annually, as follows: a) Check amperage draw, starting and running; b) Check float control operation and alarm function; c) Clean wet well of iguase build-up; d) Check gate and check valve operation; e) Check control panel; and f) Pull pump and check wear on cutter assemblies. At the annual inspection, worn or defective parts shall be replaced as necessary for preventative maintenance. A full inspection report shall be submitted to the Owner and the Association immediately upon completion of each annual inspection of the Pump Unit. The annual inspection for the Pump Unit shall be conducted within two weeks of the anniversary of the original installation of the Pump Unit. Paso 1of5 MAR 07,2007.14:42 LWE 7096958485 Page 3 B. Ernersencv—McCall shall respond to emergency calls for the Owner and shall maintain a 24-hour per day, 365 days per year emergency service. The maximum response time to any service call shall not be: Longer than two (2) hours. The maintenance provider shall assist the owns r(s) of the lot being served by the pump station until service is restored. McCall shall further provide repair and/or maintenance as necessary to ail components of the Pump Unit including. a) Pump Basin; b) Piping and Valves; c) Floats; d) Electrical Wiring from Pump Unit to Control Panel; e) Force Main from Pump Unit to Cut -Off Valve at the public right-of-way; f) Grinder Pump. g) Control Panel. McCall shall provide a service report to the Association and the Owner immediately upon completion of all emergency calls. If, upon reaching a home with an emergency, McCall discovers that the problem exists in (i) house plumbing (ii) from home to Pump Unit, or (iii) on the street -side of the valve box that runs into the public right-of-way, then McCall shall notify the Owner and recommend a plumbing contractor or assist with contact of appropriate service personnel in charge of the collections system, as appropriate; McCall shall assist the Owner until full service is restored. Each Pump Unit shall be clearly and conspicunusly posted with McCall's telephone number and instructions to contact McCall in the event of an alarm for such Pump Unit. C. Reporting of Overflows and Spills. McCalI shall immediately upon becoming aware ofa spill nr an overflow (or any similar leakage) from a Pump Unit take immediate action to correct this problem. 2. Stocking Required. McCa11 shall maintain at its primary place of business on Brookshire Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina, a sufficient stock of spare parts or complete Pump Units as necessary to effectively respond to annual maintenance requirements or to any and all emergencies, and at all times, such stock shall include, at a minimum, a number of fully operational Pumps'of not less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregated number of Pumps installed in the James Plantation community from time to time. McCall shall verify said stock at any tine upon written request from the Association. Storage of this stock at a local supplier's place of business shall not be acceptable. The stock shall be in storage within thirty (30) days of the installation of the first Pump Unit at James Plantation. 3, Compensation. a. Annual, For each annual inspection visit McCall shall receive from the Association a lump sum payment of SI67.00. In addition, McCall shall he paid by the Association the actual cost of any replacement parts, plus 35% of the actual cost of such parts for overhead and profit. The Owner shall reimburse the Association for replacement part costs (including overhead and profit) within ten (10) days following receipt of an invoice from the Association. McCa1I shall submit a separate invoice to the Association for each annual inspection within thirty (30) days following the completion of such inspection. Each invoice Page 2 of 5 MAR 07, 2007 •14: 42 LWE 7048958485 • shall be accompanied by an inspection report, and the Association shall pa: annual service within thirty (30) days following the Association's receipt c resolution of any invoicing questions. b. Emergency. For each emergency call response, McCall sha directly by the Association as follows: Travel Time $48.00lhr. On -Site Time - Crew Rate $91.00/hr. Vehicle - Crew Truck $ .42/mile TrencherBackhoe (if needed) $70.00/hr. Parts Cost plus 35% Each emergency response shall he billed directly to the Associa shall provide a detailed breakdown of all costs at the rates listed above. Ai shall accompany each invoice. The Owner shall reimburse the Associatior emergency service within ten (I 0) days following Owner's receipt of an in resolution of any invoicing quettions. Owner hereby acknowledges that it is solely responsible for all cos respect to replacing worn or defective parts in the Pump Unit. The above hourly rates and mileage rates shall be increased or deer basis by the percentage change daring the previous year in the Consumer f Urban Consumers, U.S. City Average, All Items (1982-84=100) issued by Labor Statistics. 4. Term. This Agreement shall continue full force and effect for ten (10) yea • hereof, unless sooner terminated as provided below. 5. Termination. In the event the Association determines, in its sole discretion, that satisfactorily perform its duties under this Agreement, the Association shal terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to McC specified below. • 4. ivery of Agreement. Owner acknowledges that it has received one (I) fully executed col 7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be constructed and enforced in accordance w of North Carolina. Page 3 of 5 MAR 07,2007.14:42 LIE 7048958485 Page 4 shall be accompanied by an inspection report, and the Association shall pay all invoices for annual service within thirty (30) days following the Association's receipt of an invoice subject to resolution of any invoicing questions. b. l mcraencv. For each emergency call response, McCaI1 shall be compensated directly by the Association as follows: . Travel Time $48.00ihr. On -Site Time - Crew Rate $91.00/hr. Vehicle - Crew Truck $ .42/mile Trench er/Backh oe (if needed) $70.001hr. Ports Cost plus 35% Each emergency response shall be billed directly to the Association. Each invoice shall provide a detailed breakdown of all costs at the rates Iisted above. An inspection report shall accompany each invoice. The Owner shall reimburse the Association for all invoices emergency service within ten (I0) days following Owner's receipt of an invoice subject to resolution of any invoicing questions. Owner hereby acknowledges that it is solely responsible for all costs and expenses with respect to replacing wom or defective parts in the Pump Unit. The above hourly rates and mileage rates shall be increased or decreased on an annual basis by the percentage change during the previous year in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), All Urban Consumers, U.S. City Average, All Items (1982-84=I00) issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 4. Term. This Agreement shall continue full force and effect for ten (10) years From the date hereof, unless sooner terminated as provided below. 5. Termination. Jn the event the Association determines, in its sole discretion, that McCall has failed to satisfactorily perform its duties under this Agreement, the Association shall have the right terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to McCall at the address specified below. • 6. Delivery of Agreement. Owner acknowledges that it has received one (l) fully executed copy of this Agreement. • 7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be constructed and enforced in accordance with the laws of he State of North Carolina. Page 3 of 5 North Carolina. Department of E October 19, 2006 Mr, Robert Hecht, Managing Member James Plantation Owner's Association 885 North Highway 16 Denver, North Carolina 28037 Michael F. Easley, Govern ant G, Ross Jr,, Secretary' nt and Natural Resources Alan W. rnek, P.E., Director Di of Water Quality Subject: Application No. WQ0030563 Additional Information Request James Plantation Subdivision Low Pressure Sewer Dear Mr, Hecht: The Pretreatment, Emergency Response and. Collection System Unit has conducted a preliminary review subject permit application package. Additional information is required before we can continue our review, Please address the attached items no later than November 20, 2006 he Please be aware that you are responsible for meeting all requirements set forth in North Carolina rules and regulations, Any oversights that occurred in the review of the subject application package are still the responsibility of the applicant. In addition, any omissions made in responding to the above items may result in future requests for additional information,. Please reference the subject application number when providing the requested information. Two copies of all revised and/or additional documentation should be signed, sealed, dated, and submitted to the attention of Adrian Eaton, at the address below, Pleasenote that failure to provide this additional information on or before the above requested date may result in your application being returned as incomplete. If you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact Adrian at (919) 733-5083, extension 580. You may also check the future status of this project online at http://www.ncwaterquality.orglbinls/ and following the report links. Thank you for your c Sincerely, Alan W. Klimek, P.E. AK/ea attachments AT OCT 2 3 200 cc: Ms. Dee Bowder, \Torres ille Regional Office Mr. Mitch Latham P.E., Lathan -Walters Engineering, Inc., 16057-A Northcross Drive, Huntsville NC 28078 Permit Application File WQ0030563 Pretrea neat, Emergency Respone & Collection Systems Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Location: 512 N, Salisbury St Raleigh, NC 27604 ('hone (919) 733-5083 Internet: a vvvw.ncwaterqua rty.org Fax (919) 733-0719 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Empioye50% Recy cledll0% Post Consumer Pa Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 N ihCaroiina Aatura//y Mr. Robert Hecht James Plantation Subdivision Low Pressure Sewer Application Number WQ0030563 October 17, 2006 General 1. Based on the A/E's certification in the Permit Application that all 15A NCAC 2H .0200 requirements regarding gravity sewers and force mains, and the Division of Water Quality's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 have been met, a review of these items has not been performed. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to ensure the plans and specifications meet the appropriate design criteria and rules. Final approval of these documents will not imply approval of any variance from these criteria unless specifically requested and granted. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A — 143-215.6C, construction of additional facilities, and/or referral of the N.C. Professional Engineer to the licensing board. 2. Confirm that an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit has been obtained or applied for. 3. Provide buoyancy calculations for the pump stations. 4. The letter of acceptance states that the grinding pumps that can be accepted must be chosen from a list of approved grinder pumps. The East Lincoln Water & Sewer District will supply the list to you. This letter also states that before accepting the sewer flow, it will need to be annexed into the East Lincoln Water and Sewer District. Please supply a letter from East Lincoln Water and Sewer stating that they have approved both of these issues. 5. The 100-year flood plan has not been identified. Provide a letter signed, sealed, and dated by PE or licensed surveyor stating that the entire project is located outside the 100 year flood zone. 6. Provide a copy of the Declarations and Bylaws for the HOA. These documents must contain the requirements outlined in the operational agreement for the HOA. 7. Please show clearly in the specifications or plans the requirement for 10% spare pumps to be delivered to the owner or owners agent. Calculations 1. Provide a model of the complete pressure system, including the proposed project, indicating that the entire system can function properly when considered as a whole. 2. Provide the calculations to show how the individual pump conditions were determined. They cannot be derived from the submitted model. 3. Provide documentation to show how the flows per house etc. were determined for the submitted model. 1 obert Hecht es Plantation Subdivision Low Pressure Sewer Application Number WQ0030563 October 17, 2006 Plans: 1. . Note: Show the locations of all tee's, reducers, valves, pressure valves, wyes, cleanouts both on the plan and profile views. 2. Sheet 1 - Consideration should be given to placing a cleanout on the 2.5".main located between Sta. 6 and Sta. 7 to prevent solids build up in the low lining areas. 3. Sheet 13 - Consideration should be taken to placing a clean out on the 2" main located between Sta. 2 and Sta. 3 4. Sheet 15 a. What is its purpose for the 3/4" hose bib in between the two 1 Y2" true union ball valves on the service connection? b. Indicate what type of screen is to be provided. A SS screen is recommended. c. The outside pump station control box is required to be at least a NEMA 3R rating. A NEMA 4x is recommended. d. SS Float brackets are recommended to prevent failure of bracket. Specifications 1. Provide complete design specifications for the project. 2. Specifications require that 10% spare pumps go to the owner. 2