WQ0024541_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Easley, Govcmor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
November 1, 2004
Mr. Russell Colbath, Director of Water Resources
City of Monroe
Post Office Box 69
Monroe, North Carolina 28111
Subject: Permit No. WQ0024541
City of Monroe
Lexington Commons Phases 2,3 and 4
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Union County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Colbath:
In accordance with your application received on October 18, 2004, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0024541, dated November 1, 2004, to the City of Monroe for the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the
date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified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.
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 1) 15A NCAC 2H .0200; 2) the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; 3) 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.
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Mr. Russell Colbath
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November 1, 2004
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 the City of Monroe for the construction and operation of approximately 6,201.49 linear feet of
8-inch gravity sewer to serve 155 single family residences as part of the Lexington Commons Phases
2,3 and 4 project, and the discharge of 55,800 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into
the City of Monroe's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received October 18, 2004,
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 City of Monroe
WWTP (NPDES No. NC0024333) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
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 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Sonja Basinger at
[phone].
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Union County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WWTF Permit No. NC0024333)
James Magennis, Neighborhood Designs, PC
Water Quality Central Files
Marie Doklovic, PERCS

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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 21_ .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 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C.
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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.
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. Per 15A NCAC 2H .0220, 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.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
8. 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 Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-
215.6A through §143-215.6C.
9. 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.
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
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 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality employee 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.
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Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but 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 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. Part 1I 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 1st day of November, 2004.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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for Alan W. Klimek/ .E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0024541
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. Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0024541
November 1, 2004
Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing regional office with the following:
• One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
• Supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
• 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
❑ 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 Lexington Commons
Phases 2, 3 and 4, Union County 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
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
ATTN: DEE BROWDER
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.

rPermitNumber
W00024541
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
sonja.basinger
Permitted Flow
55800
Facility
Fast Track
Facility Name
Lexington Commons Phases 2,3 and 4
Location Address
Owner
Permit Tracking Slip
Status Project Type
In review New Project
Version Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Major/Minor
Minor
Region
Mooresville
County
Union
Facility Contact Affiliation
11/01/04
Owner Name
City of Monroe
Dates/Events
Owner Type
Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
Russell Colbath, Director Resources
PO Box 69 Water
Monroe NC 28111
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance
10/18/04
Regulated Activities
Public Notice Issue Effective
1 ��r / a4
Requested/Received Events
Subdivision
Wastewater collection
Outfall NULL
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Expiration
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number
Current Class Subbasin

CITY OF MONROE
P.Q. BOX 69 - MONROE, NC 28111-0069
FAX [phone]
October 12, 2004
Sonja Williams
NC DENR-DWQ
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
919 N Main St
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Re: Gravity Sewer Extension for Lexington Commons Phases 2, , and 4
Dear Ms. Williams:
Please find enclosed one original and one copy of a gravity sewer extension fast track
application along with an 8.5" x 11" 7.5-minute USGS Topographic Map for the above
referenced project. Also enclosed is a check for the $400 00 application fee. The City's
Standard. Specifications for Sanitary Sewer will be used.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Resp,
tfully,
.Cry tal D. Outlaw, E.l.
Water Resources Engineer
Mr. Russ Colbath, P.E.
Mr. Duane Wingo, P.E.
Ms. Jennifer Hornberger, El
Mr. Jim Loyd, P.E.
Mr. Randy Griffin
Mr. Phil St. Martin
File: Lexington Commons Phases 2,3,4 (05-51(42))
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-TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SES, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
USE THE TAB KEY °R) MOVE FROM FIELD TO `iH !
1, Owner:
la. Ci of Monroe
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, uti
Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ)
PAGE 1
2.4
✓ 1b. Russell Officialath, rector Title
Resources
Signing e (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .t12(}6(b) for authorized signing officials!)
• 1 c. The legal entity who will own this system is:
0 Individual 0 Federal r► Municipality 0 State/County 0 Private Partnership 0 Corporation 0 Other (specify):
ce ld. P.O, Box 69
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• 2a. Lexington Commons Phs 2, 3 & 4
d Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name
< 3. Contact Person:
Street Address
State
1 h. 704-282-4601 1 i. 704-283-6492
Telephone Facsimile
2, Project (Facility) Information:
▪ 3a, .Dames Ma ennis Nei hborhood fie
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who
3b. 704-226-8822 ext. 140
Phone Number
1. Project is New 0 Modification (o
2. Owner is Public (skip to Item 8(3))
2a. If private, applicant will be:
1e
Monroe
1g. 281'l1
Zip Code
E-mail
2b, Union
County Where Project is Located
ns, P.C,
an Answer Questions About this Application
n exi
ing permit)
3c. jmagennis@craftdeveloptrlent,cam
E-mail
If Modification, Permit No.:
0 Private (go to item 2(a))
2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one)
0 Retaining Ownership (i.e, store, church, single office, etc.)
0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. skip to Item 8(3))
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
3. City of Monroe
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WIVE) Treatin
4a. Monroe WWTP
Name of WWTF
O 5a. SAME
▪ Owner of Downstream Sewer
5b, 12
Receiving Sewe
6. The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision
Apartments/Condominiums
0 Mobile Home Park
[ School
0 Restaurant
0 Office
iz
0 Car Wash
0 Institution
0 Hospital
0 Church
0 Nursing Home
0 Other (specify):
0 Public Utility (Instruction III)
0 Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
eater From This Project
4b. NC00 24333
WWTF Permit No.
5c, (,(4'. CC') a;J I l
Permit Number of Downs ea
7. Volume of wastewater to be oermitted in this project: 55,800 gallons per day
100 % Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
0 interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect to this line
0 Flow has already been allocated in Permit No,
0 Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
FTA 07/n"3

TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVTFY SEi°ERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
PAGE 2
Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(1) for Item B(7) or the design flow for line or pump station sizing if zero flow in the space below. Values other than
that in 15A NCAC 2H .0219(I)(1-2) must be approved prior to submittal of this application. Submit a separate request to
the Division of Water Quality, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(3).
155 SF Homes x 360gpd = 55,800 gpd - assume 3 bedrooms
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (Inches) Length (feet)
8" 62©1.49
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES
Summary of Pump Stations to be Perrnitted (attach additional sheets as ne
Location ID Design Flow Operational Point
(as shown on plans) (MGD) GPM @ TDH
Gravity or Force Main
(pull down menu)
Gravity
Gravity
ry)
Power Reliability Option
(dual line feed, permanent generator wWATS,
portable generator w/autodiater, wet well storage) i
'12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H 0200 as applicable?'
Yes 0 No If no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested.
SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VA I ttANCI
13, Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? C] Yes 0 No N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? Yes 0 No 0 N/A
Stormwater?', Yes 0 No 0 N/A
TH YOUR APPLICATION;
FTA 02/03

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-TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS PI.iMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 3
Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02/0
(FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMS)" to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach additional sheets
necessary). This document is available from our web site or by contacting the appropriate Division of Water Quality
regional office (see instructions for addresses) OR indicate the following:
© A Watershed Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down
slope waterbody; AND,
El A Watershed Classification is not needed because the design does not depend on wet well storage as a power
reliability option for any pump station near a Class C down slope waterbody.
Location ID Name of Waterbody Stream . Waterbody
on Map Waterbody County River Basin Index Classification
"Site" Bearskin Cr. Union Yadkin 13-17-36-6 C
Submit the 8.5" x 11" topographic map as required in Instruction VI regardless of whether a classification is provided!
1. Applicant's Certification:
1 attest that this application for Lexington Commons Phs 2, 3 & 4 has been
reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. i understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this
application package its subject to being returned as incomplete. Note, ° In accordance with North Carolina General
Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
codification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000
as well as crVI g to $25, 0©0 per vi tion.
Signing Official Signature
Professional Engineers Certification:
I attest that this application for Lexington Commons Phs 2, 3 & 4 has been reviewed by me
and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other
supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. 1 further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed
design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria for
Gravity Sewers adoptedFebruary 12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump
Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 and the watershed classification in accordance with Division guidance.
Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these
materials under my signature and seal signifies that 1 have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with
the proposed design. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215,6B, any person who
knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2
misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $1 g, 000 as well as civil penalties up to $25, 000 per violation.
2a. James Magennis
Professional Engineer Name
2b, Neighborhood Designs, PC
Engineering Firm
2c, 2649 Brekonridge Centre Dr. Suite 107
Address
2d. Monroe
2e. NC 2f. 28110
City State Zip
2g. 704-226-8822 2h. 7t-22ff-8'782 2i.
Telephone Facjmagennis@craftdevelopment.
Date
Seal, Signature & Date
FTA 02/03

Name: MONROE
Date: 10/12/104
Scale: 1 inch equals 1000 feet
Location; 04° 58' 46.7" N 080° 34' 27.2° W