WQ0019312_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Sherri Evans -Stanton, Acting Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
GARY WORKMAN, PRESIDENT
LAKE SHORE II, LLC
5633 MERRYMONT DRIVE
CHARLO 1"1'h, NC 28226
Dear Mr. Workman:
January 16, 2001
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0019312
Lake Shore II, LLC
Adams Place
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Mecklenburg County
In accordance with your application received November 14, 2000, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0019312, dated January 16, 2001, to Lake Shore II, LLC for the construction and operation of the subject
wastewater collection system 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 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded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. This cover letter shall be considered a
part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference.
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 2H .0227 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 2H .0200; 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.
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 Lake Shore II,
LLC for the construction and operation of approximately 733 linear feet of 8-inch and 400 linear feet of 6-inch
gravity sewer to serve 92 condominium units as part of the Adams Place project, and the discharge of 12,420
gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities Department's existing
sewerage system, pursuant to the application received November 14, 2000, and in conformity with 15A NCAC
2H .0200; the Division's 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 data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Charlotte -Mecklenburg
Utilities Department's Wastewater Treatment Facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0030210) prior to being
discharged into the receiving stream.
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Lake Shore II, LLC and Charlotte -
Mecklenburg Utilities Department's for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and
effect.
The Operational Agreement between the Perrnittee and the Environmental. Management Commission is
incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms, of the
Operational Agreement. shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina General Statutes
§143-215.6A. to .§.143-2.1.5.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
permit.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adju.dicatory 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 150B 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Kristin E. Miguez at
[phone] extension 524.
cc: Mecklenburg County Health Department
Mecklenburg County Department of Environment Protection
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WWTF Permit No, NC0030210)
DPR Associates
CMUL) Engineering Divisioi-5100 Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28216

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION 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 voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions of this permit; 1SA NCAC 2H .0200; 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 shall be 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 2H .0227. If an individual permit is not required,
the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H .0227:
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.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed prior to January 1, 2004 and shall be actively
maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least three times per
week until July 1, 2000; thereafter, pump stations -shall be inspected at Ieast daily, as defined in 15A
NCAC 2B .0503(5), until July 1, 2001; and thereafter, pump stations shall be inspected every day.
Pump stations that are connected to a.telemetry system shall be inspected at least once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at Least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina
General Statute § 143-215.1C.
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4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection facilities to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to
the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as
may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not* be
approved.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers shall be 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.
6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a copy
of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations
permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer
certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum
Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as
applicable; and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially
certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit,
and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the
construction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be
submitted with each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction
Record Drawings", and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting
Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the
wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum
Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as
applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the
Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C.
9. In the event that the wastewater collection 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 facilities.
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that' may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal)
which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200,
erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General
Permit NCG0100000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A
NCAC 2H .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704) 663-
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 renders the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, Iine 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.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five
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.
Permit issued this the sixteenth day of January, 2001
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DIEM -Kerr T. Stevens, Director U U
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0019312
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Permit No. WQ0019312
January 16, 2001
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) the construction of the
project, for the
Project Name Location and County
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;
1SA NCAC 2H .0200; 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.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
The above Engineer's Certification shall be completed and submitted to the address below with one copy of the
"Construction Record Drawings" of the wastewater collection system extension as well as supporting design
calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project. 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. 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.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERNIITTING UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
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NORTH CAROLINA
TY OF Mecklenburg
Permit No. L J 0.00 IA3 t 2-
OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 (dl) and entered into this 2nd day of
November 2000 , by and between the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the COMMISSION; and
Lake Shore II, 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 Mecklenburg County, upon which it
is erecting and will erect dwelling units and other improvements, said development to be known
as Adams Place
(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 Iands
through filing of a Declaration of Unit Ownership (hereinafter Declaration), pursuant to Chapter 47C of the North
Carolina General Statutes.
5. 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) First University Properties (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.
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The DEVELOPER shall not transfer, convey, assign or otherwise relinquish or release its responsibiliIN
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 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
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Kerr . Stevens, Director.
Division of Water Quality
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FORM: DEV 10/99
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Lake Shore II, LLC
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