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North Carolina Depaatment orEnvironment and Naha
September 21, 2007
Bradford C. Brundage
D.R. Horton, Inc.
820 Forest Point Circle, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28273
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Subject: Permit No, WQ0031566
D.R. Horton, inc.
Vineyards Subdivision, Phase 2
Wastewater Collection System
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Brundage:
In accordance with your permit application received July 11, 2007, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0031566 dated September 21, 2007, to D.R. Horton, Inc. for the construction and
continued operation of the subject wastewater collection extension. This permit shall be effective from
the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No, WQ0031566 issued April 13, 2007, and shall be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 1 SA NCAC 2T .0300; 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 thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request rnust be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of the
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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Bradford C. Brundage
September 21, 2007
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Deborah Gore at [phone] extension 593.
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
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Mecklenburg County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section (CMIJ McAlpine WWTP)
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 2] of Chapter 143, Genera! Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
D.R. HORTON, INC.
MECKLENBURC COUNTY
FOR THE
construction and continued operation of approximately a pressure sewer collection system consisting of
33 - 2HP pump stations with simplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms and
approximately 2,440 linear feet of 2-inch pressure sewer, and the discharge of 8,250 GPD of collected
wastewater into the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities' existing sewerage system, pursuant to the
application received July 11, 2007, and subsequent additional information received by: the Division, and
in conformity with the project plan, 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
From Permit No WQ0031566 dated April 13, 2007
construction and operation of approximately 2,726 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 32
residential units as part of the Vineyards Subdivision on Lake Wylie Phase 1 project; and the discharge of
6,080 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities' existing
sewerage system, pursuant to the application received March 19, 2007, and in conformity with the
project plan, 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 void unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T .0300; 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.
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.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency,
preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response shall be
developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e. remote alarm 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 by the permittee or its representative at least once
every six -months and inspections documented.
f A general observation by the permittee or its representative of the entire sewer system shall be
conducted at least once per year.
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.
h. A Grease Control Program shall be in place as follows.
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(1)
For publicly owned collection systems, the grease Control Program shall include at least
biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users
and the legal means to require grease interceptors for new construction and retrofit, if
necessary, of grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also include
the legal means for inspection of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and
the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private
satellite sewer systems.
(2) For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least
biannual distribution of educational materials to users of the collection system by the
permittee or its representative.
Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and
(2) of this subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease related sanitary sewer overflows.
i. Rights -of -ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel
and equipment accessibility.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the CMU McAlpine
Wastewater Treatment Facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0024970) prior to being discharged into the
receiving stream.
(3)

5. This permit is not transferable. In the event the facilities 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). This request shall be 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 sewerage system 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.
8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for
the life of the wastewater collection facilities.
9.
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 NCG010000, 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 sewerage system, as applicable:
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.
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 at the intersection of the flooring and side walls,
f. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the sewer line or the use of ferrous material where three feet
cannot be maintained,
g. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals,
h. A pump station sign with identifier, emergency contact telephone number and instructions for
anyone to call if the visual alarm illuminates, if the audible alarm sounds, or if an emergency is
apparent.

i. Hood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
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-1 waters or Class 1 or Class II
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
(1) Interceptor drains 5 feet
(11) 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;
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 as may be
required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
collection facilities.
13. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report 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 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, 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 (919)
733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing
Part I 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 11 of Form CS-SSO (or the most current
Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
14. This permit shall become void unless the agreement between D.R. Horton Inc. and the Charlotte
Mecklenburg Utilities for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.

rheOPeratonal
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.
Permit issued this the .21 st day of September 2007
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0031566
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Permit No. W00031566
September 21, 2007
System Description: a pressure sewer collection system consisting of 33 - 2HP pump stations with simplex
pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms and approximately 2,440 linear feet of 2-inch
pressure sewer,
AND
From Permit No WQ0031566 dated April 13, 2007: approximately 2,726 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer
to serve 32 residential units as part of the Vineyards Subdivision on Lake Wylie Phase 1 project
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 resulting 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
Ej Partial © Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina,
having been authorized to observe (D periodically, © weekly, El 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 2T .0300; 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 Purnp 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
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 cornpletion
of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the
Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.

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Y OF Mecklenburg Permit No. \ 4 o d 3 l 5 6(�,
DEVELOPER'S OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
his AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 (d1) and entered into this 4th day of
May 2007 , by and between the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the COMMISSION; and
DR Horton Inc , 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 The Vineyards at Iake Wylie_ (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 filing of the
Declaration, the ( Vineyards on Lake Wylie Homeowners Association after
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.
dF.
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.
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EVELOPER shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System and
purtenances 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.
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
ENT COMMISSION
Director Co key-,
Division of Water Quality
DR Ho
Name of DEVELOPER
Bradford C. Brundage
Print Name and Title
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July 11, 2007
Bradford C. Brundage
DR. Horton, Inc.
820 Forest Point Circle, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28273
North Carolina Dep
Subject: Acknowledgement of Application No. WQ0031566
Vineyards SD on Lake Wylie -Phase 2
Mecklenburg County
ar Mr. Brundage :
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr,, Secretary
Environment, and Natural Resources
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Coleen Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
The Division of Water Quality acknowledges receipt of your permit application and supporting materials can June
29, 2007. This application package will be assigned a reviewer.
The reviewer will perform a detailed review and contact you with a request for additional information if
necessary. To ensure the maximum efficiency in processing permit applications, the Division requests your
assistance in providing a timely and complete response to any additional information requests.
Please note at this time, processing permit applications can take as long as 60 — 90 days after receipt
application. To check on the status of an application, please visit
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsPermits.html.
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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 EXTENSION 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Deborah Gore at 919-733-5083 extension 593, or via email at
deborah.gore�c ncmail.net. If the reviewer is unavailable, you may leave a message, and they will respond
promptly..
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICA PION NUMBER WHEN MA .l ,1NG INQUIRIES ON THIS
PROJECT.
Sincerely,
y O. Poupart
Supervisor
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