SW8961208_Current Permit_19970516

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Ms. Audrey Toney
Pender County Schools
925 Penderlea Highway
Burgaw, North Carolina 28425
Dear Ms. Toney:
May 16, 1997
Subject: Permit No. SW8 961208
Topsail Area Elementary School - South
Low Density Stormwater Project
Pender County
The Wilmington Regional Office received the Stormwater Management Permit Application for Topsail Area
Elementary School - South on December 6, 1996, with final information on May 14, 1997. Staff review of
the plans and specifications has determined that the project, as proposed, will comply with the Stormwater
Regulations set forth in Title 15A NCAC 2H.1000. We are forwarding Permit No. SW8 961208 dated May
16, 1997, to Pender County Schools.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions
and limitations as specified therein, and does not supercede any other agency permit that may be required.
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 must be in the form. of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC
27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions, or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact either Greg
Stutts or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Rick Shiver, P.G.
Acting Regional Water Quality Supervisor
RS1ges: S:IWQSISTORtV'WATIPERAEI1961208.MAY
cc: J. Phillip Norris, P.E., Andrew & Kuske
Ron Covil, Pender County Inspections
Wilmington Regional-liffice, Central Files
Greg Stutts
Division of Coastal Management
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX 919-733••9919
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No.SW8 961209
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
LOW DENSITY DEVELOPMENT
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
PEPIMSSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Pender County Schools
Topsail Area Elementary School - South
Pender County
FOR THE
construction, operation and maintenance of a 30 % low density development in compliance with the provisions
of 15A NCAC 2H .1000 (hereafter referred to as the "stormwater rules') and the approved stormwater
management plans and specifications, and other supporting data as attached and on file with and approved by
the Division of Water Quality and considered a part of this permit for Topsail Area Elementary School - South.
The Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following
specific conditions and ]imitations:
I. DESIGN STANDARDS
1. The total allowable built -upon area for the tract is 423,925 square feet. This permit covers the
construction of 251,170 square feet of built -upon area.
2. The overall tract built -upon area percentage for the project must be maintained at 30 %, as required by
Section 1005 of the stormwater rules.
3. Approved plans and specifications for projects covered by this permit are incorporated by reference and
are enforceable parts of the permit.
4: The only runoff conveyance systems allowed will be vegetated conveyances such as swales with
minimum side slopes of 3:1 (H: V) or curb outlet systems as defined in the stormwater rules and
approved by the Division.

State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No.SW8 961208
5. No piping shall be allowed except:
a. That minimum amount necessary to direct runoff beneath an impervious surface such as a road.
b. That minimum amount needed under driveways to provide access to lots.
6. Projects covered by this permit will maintain a minimum 30 foot wide vegetative buffer between all
impervious areas and surface waters.
7. The tract will be limited to the amount of built -upon area indicated in the approved plans.
8. The permittee is responsible for verifying that the proposed built -upon area does not exceed the
allowable built -upon area.
9. The Engineer/Owner/Developer/Permittee must certify in writing that the project's stormwater controls,
and impervious surfaces have been constructed within substantial intent of the approved plans and
specifications. Any deviation from the approved plans. must be noted on the Certification.
10. The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted site does not meet one or more of the
minimum requirements of the permit. Within -the time frame specified in the notice, the permittee shall
submit a written time schedule to the Director for modifying the site to meet minimum requirements.
The permittee shall provide copies of revised plans and certification in writing to the Director that the
changes have been made.
11. Deed restrictions are incorporated into this permit by reference and must be recorded with the Office
of the Register of Deeds prior to construction. A copy of the recorded restrictions must be received by
this Office within 30 days of the date of recording. Recorded deed restrictions must include, as a
minimum, the following statements related to stormwater management:
"The maximum built -upon area is 423,925 square feet, inclusive of that portion of the
right-of-way between the front lot line and the edge of the pavement, structures, pavement,
walkways of brick, stone, slate, but not including wood decking. "
"Construction of additional impervious area will require a permit modification.,,
"The covenants pertaining to stormwater regulations may not be changed or deleted without
concurrence of the State."
"Filling in or piping of any vegetative conveyances (ditches, swales, etc.) associated with the
development except for average driveway crossings, is strictly prohibited by any persons. "
"Projects within CAMA's Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) are subject to a reduction of
the permitted amount of built -upon area due to CAMA jurisdiction within the AEC:."

State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No.SW8 961208
12. The following items will require a modification to the permit. Revised plans, specifications and
calculations must be permitted prior to the permittee beginning construction on the modification:
a. Any revision to the approved plans, regardless of size.
b. Project name change.
C. Transfer of ownership.
d. Redesign or addition to the approved amount of built -upon area.
e. Further subdivision of the project area.
f. Filling in, altering or piping any vegetative conveyance shown on the approved plan.
In addition, the Director may determine that other revisions to the project should require a modification
to the permit.
II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall comply with the following schedule for construction and maintenance of the Low
Density Option stormwater systems:
a. Swales and other vegetated conveyances shall be constructed in their entirety, vegetated, and be
operational for their intended use prior to the construction of any built -upon surface except
roads.
b. During construction, erosion shall be kept to a minimum and any eroded areas of the swales or
other vegetated conveyances will be repaired immediately.
2. The permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
permitted stormwater management systems at optimum efficiency to include:
a. Inspections
b Sediment removal.
C. Mowing, and revegetating of the side slopes.
d. Immediate repair of eroded areas.
e. Maintenance of side slopes in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
3. The permittee shall submit recorded deed restrictions limiting built -upon area within 30 days of the date
of recording.
4. The permittee shall submit the Engineer/Owner/Designer/Permittee Certification within 30 days of
completion of the project.
5. The permittee shall submit all information requested by the Director or his representative within the
time frame specified in the written information request.

State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No!W8 961208
III. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality, in accordance with North Carolina General
Statutes 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2. The permit issued shall continue in force and effect until revoked or terminated.
3. The permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated for cause. The filing of a request for
a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination does not stay any permit condition.
4. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and
regulations contained in Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2II.10 ;0;
and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
5. The permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The
Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to change the name and
incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary. A formal permit request must be submitted
to the Division of Water Quality accompanied by the appropriate fee, documentation from both 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. The permittee grants permission to DEHNR Staff to enter the property for the purpose of inspecting
all components of the stormwater management facility.
7. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and
federal) which have jurisdiction.
Permit issued this the 16th day of May, 1997
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEIbIENT COMMISSION
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C) (-- A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority. of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number SKIS 961208

NORTH CAROLINA STORMVVAT�MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
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2. Location, directions to project (include County, Address, State Road) Attach map.
Pender
3. Owner's Name Pender CO=ty schools
Phone [phone]
4. Owner's Mailing Address 925 Pw4erlea Highway
City Burgaw State NC
Zip 2$425
5. Application date Fee enclosed $225. 00
6. Neatest Receiving Stream t>'t' x��-risons C�•eA...k
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7. Project description 11 w s 1 wit ass ated f aGi 1 i r times anal na.. kina
II. PERMIT INFORMATION
1. Permit No. (TO t" fW11 k by DEK
2. Permit Type x New Renewal Modification (existing Permit No.)
3. Proj Type x Low Density _ Detention — Infiltration Other _ Redevelop _ Gen'l Dir Cert
4. Other State/Federal Permitsi Approvals Required mbk,nn, b6.d„
LAMA Major Sedimentation/Erosion Control x
_�_ 404 Permit _
III. BUILT UPON AREA Max r NCAc2H.IDD5 ftu.100; rR ypuable kr.Vry;imm-
Classification
Allowable Impervious Area
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
I . Project Name Topsail Area.
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423,925 SF _
Total Project Area 1,j13,086 SF `
Proposed Impervious Area 2511 170
SF
o Impervious Area 1, &Z
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IV. STORMWATERTREATMENT:o be:�W„e„w;,,beD..,..f,
travel t" ou--rh swales or overland as much as
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Breakdown of IMPervious Area
(PLMW ia&zle Wow th de:iga i� mal
Buildings J cF 5 ,
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Streets N/A
Parking/SW 130, 910 SF
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V. DEED RESTRICTIONS AND PROTECTIVE COVENANTS
Deed restrictions and protective covenants are required to be recorded for all low density projects and
all subdivisions prior to the sale of any lot. Please see Attachment A for the specific items that must
be recorded for the type of project applied for.
By your signature below, you certify that the recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants for
this project shall include all the items required by the permit, that the covenants will be binding on all
parties and persons claiming under them, that they will run with the land, that the covenant cannot be
changed or deleted without concurrence from the State, and that they will be recorded prior to the sale
of any lot.
VI. OWNER'S CERTIFICATION
I, fey fey , certify that the information included on this permit
application form is correct, that the project will be constructed in conformance with the approved
plans, that the deed restrictions will be recorded with all required permit conditions, and that to the
best of my knowledge, the proposed project complies with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1000.
I authorize the below named person or firm to submit stormwater plans on my behalf.
VII. AGENT AUTHORIZATION (MUST BE COMPLETED)
Person or firm name J. Phillip Norris, P.E./Andrew & Kuske Consulting Engineers; Inc.
Mailing Address 202 North Fifth Avenue
City
Wi]mingtm
State NC Zip
28401 Phone [phone]
Please submit application, fee, plans and calculations to the appropriate Regional Office.
cc: Applicant/WiRO/Central Files
Office use only
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ATTACHMENT A
LOW DENSITY AND SUBDIVISION PROJECTS
GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A completed stormwater permit application.
2. Two sets of plans showing north arrow, scale, revision date, property/project boundaries, lot lines,
proposed and existing contours, drainage areas, mean high water line, wetlands, easements, the 30'
minimum vegetated buffer between impervious areas and surface waters, proposed impervious areas,
and road cross -sections.
3. Calculations of the build -upon area, for subdivisions, please show the methodology for arriving at the
per lot built -upon area. For non -subdivision projects, please break down the calculation into
buildings, roads, parking, and other (include all impervious areas).
4. Low density projects with curb and gutter will require:
a. Drainage area delineation and swale locations shown on the plans.
b. Detail of the swale, showing minimum 5:1 side slope.
C. Velocity calculations, indicating a non -erosive flow for the 10 yr storm.
d. Inlet and outlet elevations. Maximum longitudinal slope is 5%.
e. The type of vegetated cover specified on the plans.
DEED RESTRICTIONS REQUIREMENTS
The following statements must be included for all low density projects, and for all subdivisions:
No more than square feet of any lot, including that portion of the right-of-way between
the edge of pavement and the front lot line, shall be covered by impervious structures, including
asphalt, gravel, concrete, brick, stone, slate or similar material, not including wood decking or the
water surface of swimming pools. This covenant is intended to ensure continued compliance with the
stormwater permit issued by the State of North Carolina. The covenant may not be changed or
deleted without the consent of the State.
No one may fall in or pipe any roadside or lot -line swale, except as necessary to provide a minimum
driveway crossing.
For curb and gutter projects, no one may pipe, fall in, or alter any lot line swale used to meet North
Carolina Stormwater Management Permit requirements.
NOTE: If lot sizes vary significantly, the owner/developer must provide an attachment listing each lot
number, size, and the allowable built -upon area for each lot.