WQ0022689_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

August 31, 2007
Denise E. Laurendeau
Belle Vista Condominium Owners Association
PO Box 11906
Charlotte, NC 28220
Dear Ms. Laurendeau:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
NC DENR MRO
DW -5u a Wafer Protection;
Subject: Permit No. WQ0022689
Ballatyne Commons (Belle Vista Condos)
Collection System Extension
Mecklenburg County
In accordance with your permit application received June 4, 2007, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0022689 dated June 13, 2007, to Belle Vista Condominium Owners Association for the
continued operation of the subject wastewater collection extension. This permit shall be effective from
the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No. WQ0022689 issued June 9, 2003, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This modification is to change ownership
from Pulte Homes Corporation to Belle Vista Condominium Owners Association.
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 .0403 or
any individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. If this project had a Finding
of No Significant Impact or Environmental Impact Statement issued, any conditions for issuance of that
environmental document is hereby incorporated into this permit and shall be adhered to in the
construction and operation of the system permitted herein.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 15A NCAC 2T .0305; 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 adiudicatory 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.
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Note that the Division reorganized IN 2004. For new organizational chart, see
http://h2o,enr.state.nc.us/documents/dwQorgchart.pdf. All sewer related matters are now 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 131h floor of the Archdale building in downtown
Raleigh. Please ensure the letterhead information is used for all correspondence to ensure timely
delivery.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Staff at [phone] .
Sincerely
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Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Mecklenburg County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (Perm NC0 t2.4 70)
Danis Simmons, ESP Associates, PA
PO Box 7030, Charlotte, NC 28241
Water Quality Central Files
PERCS (formerly NDPU) Files

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
BELLE VISTA CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Mecklenburg County
FOR THE
construction and operation of: 2,385 linear feet of 8 inch gravity sewer, and approximately 317 linear
feet of 6 inch gravity sewer to serve 320 apartment/condominium units as part of the Ballantyne
Commons West- parcel B & C (Belle Vista Condominium) and the discharge of 43,200 gallons per day of
collected domestic wastewater into the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities McAlpin Creek WWTP ( NPDES
No NC0024970) existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received May 19,2003, and
subsequent additional information received 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; and,
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No.
WQ0022689 issued June 9, 2003, 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 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 .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T
.0403:
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 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 every day (i.e.
365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per week. This requirement does not apply to pump stations serving a
single building associated with a properly permitted pressure sewer system,
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 § 143-215.1 C.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Charlotte Mecklenburg
McAlpin Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0024970) 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 Water Quality (Division) accompanied by 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 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.
7. Per 15A NCAC 2T .0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted
facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be submitted
with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete
certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as
applicable.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the wastewater collection facilities.
Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; 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.
10. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e., local,
state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A
NCAC 2B .0200, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and
under the Division's General Permit NCGO10000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
11. The Permittee shall provide the following items for the 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. At least 24 hours of storage capacity above the pump -on activation level for any simplex pump
station serving a single family residence An air relief valve located at all high points along the
force main.
c. A screened vent for the wet well.
d. Fillets located in the wet well(s) at the intersection of the flooring and side walls.
e. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three
feet cannot be maintained.
f. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals.
g. Audible and visual alarms. -
h. Telemetry/auto-dialer or SCADA for all pump stations not serving a single family residence.
i. Signage/label with a 24-hour contact number. For any centralized pump station serving more
than one building, the station shall be outfitted with a permanent weatherproof sign with station
identification, the contact number and instructions to call in case of emergency or problem.
j. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
k. Adherence with the minimum separations and other criteria not shown above as identified in
15A NCAC 2T .0305.
12. 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.
13. Any septic tanks installed as part of the system shall be inspected annually for solids content and
pumped out as needed. Documentation for inspection and pumping must be maintained for a
minimum of three years.
14. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a water quality staff member at 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 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.
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as the initial
verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to
the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone].
Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part 1 of Form
CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the
occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does
not recur. Per Condition 1(2), Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can
also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
15. This permit shall become revocable unless the agreement between the Belle Vista Condominium
Owners Association and Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities for the collection and final treatment of
wastewater is in full force and effect.

(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 the terms of
the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms
and conditions of this Permit,
16. The Permittee shall maintain on hand for immediate installation a supply of spare, fully operational
pump units of each type used in the pressure sewer system. The number of pumps on hand shall not
be less than 10 percent of the number of installed units or one unit, whichever is greater.
17. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with the telephone number of the
owner/operator of the pressure sewer system and instructions to call the number in the event of high
water alarm activation.
Permit issued this the 31st day of August, 2007
NORTH CAROL NA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
) Coleen H Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0023918

ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Permit No. W00023918
August 31, 2007
Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing office as indicated below with the following:
• One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater
collection system extension
• Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary
form. Permit modifications are required for any changes resultina in non-compliance with this_permit,
regulations 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 the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION - PAGE 2
Permit No. WQ0023918
August 31, 2007
❑ 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
subject project 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 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:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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.

North Carolina Departmen
July 26, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Larry Cook -The Enclave at Beverly Crest
Denise Laurendeau-Belle Vista Condominium Association
PO Box 11906
Charlotte, NC 28220
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Environment and Natural Resources
Subject: Permits Numbers WQ0022689 Belle Vista Condominium WQO
@ Beverly Court
Collection System. Extensions
Mecklenburg County
Dear Ms. Laurendeau, Mr, Cook:
Colleen H, Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
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The Division of Water Quality has reviewed the application for Permit Name and Ownership name
for Sewer Systems. (Form PNOCF-S 09/04) The review revealed that the Homeowners Association
Bylaws and Declaration were not included with the application. Please review the required items on the
application (Item No.4 ),
Please submit a copy of the Homeowners Association Bylaws and Declarations for the Belle Vista
Condominium and The Enclave at Beverly Crest Projects by August 26,2007 to properly transfer
ownership from Pulte Homes to .Belle Vista & The Enclave at Beverly Crest Homeowners Associations.
If you have any questions feel free to e- mail me at [e-mail] or phone [phone] ext
526.
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Thomas Ascenzo-Environ
PERCS Unit
CC Mecklenburg County Health Dept.
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Charlotte, NC 28226
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