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STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
POST -CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
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❑ CURRENT PERMIT
❑ APPROVED PLANS
❑ HISTORICAL FILE
I COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
DOC DATE
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
March 13, 2007
CERUIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7006 0100 0000 8379 4720
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
Mr. Joseph K. Schwarzer, Ex. Dir.
P.O. box 191
Hatteras, NC 27943
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Stormwater Project SVV7970407
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
Dare County
Dear Mr. Schwarzer:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
This letter is to notify you that staff of the Washington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality
conducted a compliance inspection at the stormwater treatment facilities serving Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
on March 1, 2007. A copy of the inspection report is included for your review. Please note the concems indicated
under the comments section of the report. This inspection was conducted in connection with your request for renewal
of permit SW7970407. This inspection revealed that the permitted infiltration area has not been satisfactorily
maintained which is a violation of permit SW7970407.
Specifically, the inspection revealed that there is a lack of vegetative cover in the infiltration zones. Part II 2.,
3., and 4 of permit SW7970115 issued May 12, 1997 addresses the operation and maintenance requirements for
your system. These conditions require that the facilities be properly maintained and operated at all times and that
records of the maintenance activities must be kept and made available upon request. It was also noted that the
system was not built according to the plans and specifications that were submitted for your permit. You must at once
request a modification to the permit with the as built plans and specifications.
Please submit a proposed list of maintenance activities and schedule for the re -vegetation along with the
modification request within 30 days of receipt of this letter. All work should be completed no later than May 31, 2007.
Please be advised that any violation of the conditions contained in permit SW7970407 may subject you to appropriate
onfnrncmenf n innc in ar�nrdanra with North Carolina Genergl CtatDte 143.215.6A which nrnyirte„q that a civil
penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation may be assessed against a person
who fails to comply with permit conditions.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions regarding this matter please call Samir
Dumpor or me at [phone].
Enc.
cc: Q ' le and Associates, P.C.
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WaRO files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
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AI od"gion Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Washington Regional Office
Attn: Edward J. Valdivieso, P.E.
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HIGH DENSITY
STATE STORMWATER INSPECTION REPORT
Project Name: The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum Permit No: SW7970407 Expiration date: 5/12/07
Contact Person: Joseph K. Schwarzer, Exec. Dir. Phone No: 252-986-1212
County: Dare Center of Project GPS: Lat: Long:
Facility Address: 59200 Museum Dr. City: Hatteras ZIP: 27943
(If multiple basins exist, specify basin(s):
Entry time: 1:30 am ❑ pm ® Exit time: 2:45 am ❑ pm
Method of Treatment: (check one) ❑ Wet Detention ❑ Dry Detention ❑ Bioretention ❑ Wetland ❑ Sandfilter ❑ Swale
❑ Pocket Wetland ❑ Level Spreader ❑ Permeable Pavement ® Infiltration Basin Other
Receiving Waters: Classification: River Basin:
GENERAL QUESTIONS FILE REVIEW
1. A signed copy of the Engineer's certification is in the files:
2. A signed copy of the Operation & Maintenance Agreement is in the files:
3. A copy of the recorded deed restrictions is in the files:
SITE VISIT
1. Drainage area is consistent with the permit:
2. Built -upon area to drainage area is consistent with the permit:
3. All built -upon area (as permitted) is graded such that the runoff drains to the system:
4. The outlet structure is located per the approved plans:
S. The trash rack is provided on the outlet/bypass structure:
6. The trash rack is.free of debris and excess trash:
7. All slopes are grassed with permanent vegetation:
8. Vegetated slopes are no steeper than 3:1
9. The inlets are located per the approved plans and do not cause short-circuiting of the system
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Access points are clear and well maintained:
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Forebay is free of excessive sediment:
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Banks are stable with no erosion present:
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Vegetation and trash have been removed as needed:
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Drawdown device is correctly sized per the approved plans:
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Grass is mowed (not scalped) as required:
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All required parts of the system are provided (such as vegetated shelf and a forebay):
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The swale or outlet bypass is in the correct place and is in good condition:
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Vegetated shelf is 6:1 and properly vegetated:
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Invasive species/tree control is provided as needed
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Tree pruning, mulch and plant replacement are provided as needed in the bioretention basin:
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Permeable pavement has had regular sweeping and vacuuming:
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Gravel replacement is performed as needed:
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Excessive landscape debris (grass clippings, leaves, & sediment) are controlled:
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Large stemmed vegetation is kept off of the level spreader:
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Sediment and debris is removed from behind the lip of the level spreader on a routine basis:
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Maintenance records are available for inspection:
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COMMENTS: (each no answer should have a comment)
1. A copy of the recorded deed restrictions is not in the file as required. You should a copy immediately.
2. There are many areas in the infiltration trenches that need to be re -vegetated.
3. There were several inlets that were not shown on the approved plans.
4. The grass should be kept mowed as required in your permit.
5.. Maintenance records must be kept of the 0 & M activities as required in your permit.
6. Your facility was not built according to the submitted plans and specifications.
Provide nictures of site f insert herel:
Right front corner infiltration basin Curb cut to infiltration -neither were on Parking area showing grading to curb
showing need for re -vegetation approved plans instead of using islands and piping to
infiltration area

Island showing no curb cuts to allow Infiltration in front showing need for Side intiltration area not on plans
use for infiltration as was on the plans additional vegetation
Back infiltration area showing need of 0 & M
Mowing what is there and re -vegetating as needed.
Compliant ❑ Non -Compliant
YES NO
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Michael F. Easley, GovemdVF�•`�
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�William G, Ross lr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
-� Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
March 13, 2007
CER 11FIE17 MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7006 0100 0000 8379 4720
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
Mr. Joseph K. Schwarzer, Ex. Dir.
P.O. box 191
Hatteras, NC 27943
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Stormwater Project SW7970407
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
Dare County
Dear Mr. Schwarzer:
This letter is to notify you that staff of the Washington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality
conducted a compliance inspection at the stormwater treatment facilities serving Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
on March 1, 2007. A copy of the inspection report is included for your review. Please note the concems indicated
under the comments section of the report. This inspection was conducted in connection with your request for renewal
of permit SW7970407. This inspection revealed that the permitted infiltration area has not been satisfactorily
maintained which is a violation of permit SW7970407.
Specifically, the inspection revealed that there is a lack of vegetative cover in the Infiltration zones. Part II 2.,
3., and 4 of permit SW7970115 issued May 12, 1997 addresses the operation and maintenance requirements for
your system. These conditions require that the facilities be properly maintained and operated at all times and that
records of the maintenance activities must be kept and made available upon request. It was also noted that the
system was not built according to the plans and specifications that were submitted for your permit. You must at once
request a modification to the permit with the as built plans and specifications.
Please submit a proposed list of maintenance activities and schedule for the re -vegetation along with the
modification request within 30 days of receipt of this letter. All work should be completed no later than May 31, 2007.
Please be advised that any violation of the conditions contained in permit SW7970407 may subject you to appropriate
enforcement actions in accordance Witn North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A which provides that a civil
penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation may be assessed against a person
who fails to comply with permit conditions.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions regarding this matter please call Samir
Dumpor or me at [phone].
Enc.
cc: Quible and Associates, P.C.
Shelton Sullivan
WaRO files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
ncerel
AI od "gion Sup rve isor
Surface Water Protection
Washington Regional Office
Attn: Edward J. Valdivieso, P.E.
Internet: www.ncwateraualitv.ore
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
one
NCarolina
Aawmlly
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HIGH DENSITY
STATE STORMWATER INSPECTION REPORT
Project Name: The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum Permit No: SW7970407 Expiration date: 5/12/07
Contact Person: Joseph K. Schwarzer, Exec. Dir. Phone No: 252-986-1212
County: Dare Center of Project GPS: Lat: Long:
Facility Address: 59200 Museum Dr. City- Hatteras ZIP: 27943
(If multiple basins exist, specify basin(s):
Entry time: 1:30 am ❑ pm ® Exit time: 2:45 am ❑ pm
Method of Treatment: (check one) ❑ Wet Detention ❑ Dry Detention ❑ Bioretention ❑ Wetland ❑ Sandfilter ❑ Swale
❑ Pocket Wetland ❑ Level Spreader ❑ Permeable Pavement ® Infiltration Basin. Other
Receiving Waters: Classification: River Basin:
GENERAL QUESTIONS FILE REVIEW
1. A signed copy of the Engineer's certification is in the files:
2. A signed copy of the Operation & Maintenance Agreement is in the files:
3. A copy of the recorded deed restrictions is in the files:
4
SITE VISIT
1. Drainage area is consistent with the permit:
2. Built -upon area to drainage area is consistent with the permit:
3. All built -upon area (as permitted) is graded such that the runoff drains to the system:
4. The outlet structure is located per the approved plans:
S. The trash rack is provided on the outlet/bypass structure:
6. The trash rack is free of debris and excess trash:
7. All slopes are grassed with permanent vegetation:
8. Vegetated slopes are no steeper than 3:1
9. The inlets are located per the approved plans and do not cause short-circuiting of the system
YES NO kLLA NE
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YES NO NA NE
10.
Access points are clear and well maintained:
®
❑
❑
❑
11.
Forebay is free of excessive sediment:
❑
❑
®
❑
12.
Banks are stable with no erosion present:
❑
®
❑
❑
13.
Vegetation and trash have been removed as needed:
®
❑
❑
❑
14.
Drawdown device is correctly sized per the approved plans:
❑
❑
®
❑
15.
Grass is mowed (not scalped) as required:
❑
®
❑
❑
16.
All required parts of the system are provided (such as vegetated shelf and a forebay):
❑
❑
®
❑
17.
The swale or outlet bypass is in the correct place and is in good condition:
®
❑
❑
❑
18.
Vegetated shelf is 6:1 and properly vegetated:
❑
❑
®
❑
19.
Invasive species/tree control is provided as needed
®
❑
❑
❑
20.
Tree pruning, mulch and plant replacement are provided as needed in the bioretention basin:
❑
❑
®
❑
21.
Permeable pavement has had regular.sweeping and vacuuming:
❑
❑
®
❑
22.
Gravel replacement is performed as needed:
❑
❑
®
❑
23.
Excessive landscape debris (grass clippings, leaves, & sediment) are controlled:
❑
❑
®
❑
24.
Large stemmed vegetation is kept off of the level spreader:
❑
❑
®
❑
25.
Sediment and debris is removed from behind the lip of the level spreader on a routine basis:
❑
❑
®
❑
26.
Maintenance records are available for inspection:
❑
®
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COMMENTS: (each no answer should have a comment)
1. A copy of the recorded deed restrictions is not in the file as required. You should a copy immediately.
2. There are many areas in the infiltration trenches that need to be re -vegetated.
3. There were several inlets that were not shown on the approved plans.
4. The grass should be kept mowed as required in your permit.
5.. Maintenance records must be kept of the O & M activities as required in your permit.
6. Your facility was not built according to the submitted plans and specifications.
Drnvide nirtures of site (insert herel:
Right front corner infiltration basin Curb cut to infiltration -neither were on Parking area showing grading to curb
showing need for re -vegetation approved plans instead of using islands and piping to
infiltration area

Island showing no curb cuts to allow Infiltration in front showing need for Sioe inmtration area not on puns
use for infiltration as was on the plans additional vegetation
Back infiltration area showing need of O & M
Mowing what is there and re -vegetating as needed.
Compliant ❑ Non -Compliant
YES NO
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