WQ0021268_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (3)

North Carolina Departme
Michael F. Easley, Governor
-Ross lr.;`Secretary
NaturalResources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of War erQuality
April 12, 2006
Ivan Jeckiin, Executive Vice President
WMCi Charlotte VII, LLC
c/o Weinstein Properties
PO Box 31335
Richmond, VA 23294
Subject: Permit No. WQ0021268 Modification
WMCI Charlotte VII, LLC
Davidson Gateway Apartments
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Jecklin:
In accordance with your change of ownership application received August 26, 2005, and
additional information received October 7, 2005 and October 26, 2005, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0021268, dated April 12, 2006, to WMCi Charlotte VII, LLC for the continued operation of
the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of
issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No. WQ0021268 dated October 22, 2002, and shall be subject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. This modification is to change the owner of
record from Davidson Gateway Apartments LLC to WMCi Charlotte VII, LLC.
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 Perrnittee'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 WMCi Charlotte VII, LLC for the continued operation of approximately 1,981 linear feet of 8-inch
gravity sewer; a 1 12-gallon per minute pump station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high
water alarms, and a portable generator receptacle with telemetry; as well as approximately 694 linear
feet of 4-inch force main to serve 185 apartments and townhomes as part of the Davidson Gateway
Apartments project, and the discharge of 24,975 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater
into the Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received
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August 26, 2005, 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.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Charlotte -
Mecklenburg Utilities Wastewater Treatment Facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0036277) prior to being
discharged into the receiving stream.
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between WMCi Charlotte VII, LLC and
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and
effect.
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 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.
The Division reorganized. Please see http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/documents/dwq orgchart,pdf for
our new organizational chart. All sewer related matters are now handled through the Pretreatment,
Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit under the Point Source Branch EXCEPT FOR MOST
FAST -TRACK PERMITTING WHICH IS HANDLED 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Marie Doklovic at
[phone] extension 371 or via E-mail at marie.doklovicCncmail.nef.
Sincerely,
cc: Mecklenburg County Health Department
Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program (700 N. Tryon St., Suite 205, Charlotte, 28202)
Mooresville Regional Office,Surface Water Protection Section (WWTF Permit No. NC0036277)
Joseph E. Kaylor, Charter Properties ( PO Box 37166, Charlotte, NC 28237)
Charlotte -Mecklenburg. Utilities (5100 Brookshire Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28216)
Water Quality Central Files
PERCS (formerly NDPU) Files

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; 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 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 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.
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 26 .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1 C.
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.
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5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains 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. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on fife by the Permitfee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
7. 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 Permitfee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes § 143-
215.6A through §143-215.6C.
8. 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.
9. The issuance of this perrnit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and ail 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 NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A
NCAC 2B .0200 and ]5A NCAC 2H .0500.
10. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water quality staff member at the Mooresville Regional
Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or
on fhe next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of
the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters
without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
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 and
submitting Part i of Form CS-SSO (or fhe most current Division approved 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. .Part 1l of Form CS-SSO (or the most current
Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
Permit issued this the 12fh day of April, 2006
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
(Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0021268
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