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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW8040919_Historical File_20050919I• �1~ rl .,C Mr. Travis Tyndall, Manager Inland Properties Group, LLC 2894 Belgrade-Swansboro Road Maysville, NC 28555 Dear Mr. Tyndall: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality September 19, 2005 Subject: Permit No. SW8 040919.Mod Morada Bay Sections I, II, III Low Density Subdivision with a Curb Outlet System Stormwater Permit Carteret County The Wilmington Regional Office received a complete Stormwater Management Permit Application for Morada Bay Sections I, II, & III on September 19, 2005. 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 040919.Mod, dated September 19, 2005, for the construction of the project. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, and does not supercede any other agency permit that may be required.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 Gary Beecher or me at (910) 796-7215. Sincer , r Edward Beck Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section EB/:ghb S:\WQS\STOWvIWAT\PERMIT\040919.Mod cc: David Newsom (Crystal Coast Engineering) Carteret County Inspections NCDOT district engineer Gary Beecher (DWQ) Central Files Central Files Wilmington Regional Office North Carolina Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Phone (910) 395-3900 Customer Servicel-877-623-6748 One Wilmington Regional Office Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 FAX (919) 733-2496 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us NorthCaIolina An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recyded/10% Post Consumer Paper Naturally STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT 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 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO Mr. Travis Tyndall, Manager Inland Properties Group, LLC Morada Bay Sections I, H,, & III Carteret County FOR THE construction, operation and maintenance of a 25% low density subdivision with a curb outlet system 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. The Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specific conditions and limitations: I. DESIGN STANDARDS 1. The project is permitted for 51 lots, each limited to a maximum of 4,633 square feet of built -upon area, as defined by the stormwater rules, and as indicated in the approved plans. CAMA regulations may reduce the built -upon area for those lots within the AEC. 2. The overall tract built -upon area percentage for the project must be maintained at 25%, per the requirements of Section .1005 of the stormwater rules. 3. This project proposes a curb outlet system. Each designated curb outlet swale or 100' vegetated area shown on the approved plan must be maintained at a minimum of 100' long, maintain 5:1 (H: V) side slopes or flatter, have a longitudinal slope no steeper than 5%, carry the flow from a 10 year storm in a non -erosive manner, maintain a dense vegetated cover, and be located in either a dedicated common area or a recorded drainage easement. 4. No piping shall be allowed except those minimum amounts necessary to direct runoff beneath an impervious surface such as a road or under driveways to provide access to lots. Runoff conveyances other than the curb outlet system swales, such as perimeter ditches, must be vegetated with side slopes no steeper than 3:1 (H:V). II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE Curb outlet swales, vegetated areas and other vegetated conveyances shall be constructed in their entirety, vegetated, and be operational for their intended use prior to the State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SW8 040919.mod construction of any built -upon surface, per the approved plans 2. During construction, erosion shall be kept to a minimum and any eroded areas of the swales or other vegetated conveyances will be repaired immediately_ 3. 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. f. Cleaning and repair of catch basin grates, flumes, piping, and the flow spreader mechanism.. 4. The permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have received approval for revised plans, specifications, and calculations prior to construction, for any modification to the approved plans, including, but not limited to, those listed below: 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 or to the drainage area. e. Further subdivision, acquisition or sale of the project area. The project area is defined as all property owned by the permittee, for which Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan approval was sought. f. Filling in, piping, or altering any vegetative conveyance shown on the approved plan. 5. The Director may determine that other revisions to the project should require a modification to the permit. 6. The permittee is responsible for verifying that the proposed built -upon area does not exceed the allowable built -upon area. Once the lot transfer is complete, the built -upon area may not be revised without approval from the Division of Water Quality, and responsibility for meeting the built -upon area limit is transferred to the individual property owner. 7. The 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. The permittee shall submit the Certification to the Division within 30 days of completion of the project. 8. The permittee shall submit all information requested by the Director or his representative within the time frame specified in the written information renne-d 9. Each lot in the subdivision covered by this permit will maintain a minimum 30 foot wide vegetative buffer between all impervious areas and surface waters. 1.0. 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 the sale of any lot. 3 State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SWS O4091.9.mod 12. The permittee shall submit a copy of the recorded deed restrictions within 30 days of the date of recording. 13. Recorded deed restrictions must include, at a minimum, the following statements related to stormwater management: a. The following covenants are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with State Stormwater Management Permit Number 040919.Mod, as issued by the Division of Water Quality under NCAC 2H.1000. b. The State of North Carolina is made a beneficiary of these covenants to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with the Stormwater Management Permit. C. These covenants are to run with the land and be binding on all persons and parties claiming under them. d. The covenants pertaining to stormwater may not be altered or rescinded without the express written consent of the State of North Carolina, Division of Water Quality. e. Alteration of the drainage as shown on the approved plans may not take place without the concurrence of the Division of Water Quality. f. The maximum built -upon area per lot is 4,633 square feet. This allotted amount includes any built -upon area constructed within the lot property boundaries, and that portion of the right-of-way between the front lot line and the edge of the pavement. Built upon area includes, but is not limited to, structures, asphalt, concrete, gravel, brick, stone, slate, coquina, driveways, and parking areas, but does not include raised, open wood decking, or the water surface of swimming pools. g. Filling in, piping or altering any 3:1 vegetated conveyances (ditches, swales, etc.) associated with the development except for average driveway crossings, is prohibited by any persons. I Lots within CAMA's Area of Environmental Concern may have the permitted built -upon area reduced due to CAMA jurisdiction within the AEC. i. Filling in, piping or altering any designated 5:1 curb outlet swale or vegetated area associated with the development is prohibited by any persons. j. A 30' vegetated buffer must be maintained between all built -upon area and the Mean High Water line of surface waters. k. All roof drains shall terminate at least 30' from the Mean High Water mark. T his project proposes a curb outlet system. Each designated curb outlet swale or 100' vegetated area shown on the approved plan must be maintained at a minimum of 100' long, maintain 5:1 (H: V) side slopes or flatter, have a longitudinal slope no steeper than 5%, carry the flow from a 10 year storm in a non -erosive manner, maintain a dense vegetated cover, and be located in either a dedicated common area or a recorded drainage easement. 14. All roof drains must terminate at least 30' from the Mean High Water mark. 15. Prior to transfer of ownership, the swales must be inspected and determined to be in compliance with the permit. Any deficiencies will be repaired or replaced prior to the transfer. II State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SW8 04091.9.mod 16. All curb outlet swales and 100' vegetated areas must be located in recorded drainage easements or dedicated common areas. The final plats for the project will be recorded showing all such required easements and common areas, in accordance with the approved plans. 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 re -issuance, 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 2H.1000; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 5. The permit is not transferable to any person or entity except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and re -issuance 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. The permittee is responsible for compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit until the Division approves the permit transfer. 6. 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. If any of thosc per�ritS result in revisions to the plans, a permit modification must be submitted. 7. The permittee grants permission to DENR Staff to enter the property during business hours for the purposes of inspecting the stormwater control system and it's components. 8. The permittee shall notify the Division of Water Quality of any name, ownership or mailing address changes within 30 days. 9. Approved plans and specifications for projects covered by this permit are incorporated by reference and are enforceable parts of the permit. Permit issued this the 19th day of September 2005. NOR CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION _ ' ------------------------ Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number SW8 040919.Mod 5 OFFICE USE ONLY Date R,eceived Fee Paid Permit Number 06 -,2,LO5 I v vq A 00 SAJ D �i ,D State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM This form may be photocopied for use as an original GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Applicants name (specify the name of the corporation, individual, etc. who owns the project): Inland Properties Group, LLC 2. Print Owner/Signing Official's name and title (person legally responsible for facility and compliance): Travis Tyndall, Manager 3. Mailing Address for person listed in item 2 above: 2894 Belgrade-Swansboro Rd. City: Maysville _ State: NC Zip: 28555 Telephone Number: ( 910 ) 743-6070 4. Project Name (subdivision, facility, or establishment name - should be consistent with project name on plans, specifications, letters, operation and maintenance agreements, etc.): Morada Bay Sections I, II & III 5. Location of Project (street address): Intersection of NC 24 and J Bell Ln. City: White Oak 6. Directions to project (from nearest major intersection): County: Carteret From intersection of NC 24 & NC 58, east on NC 24 approx. 4.7 miles to J. Bell Lane, right on J. Bell Lane. 7. Latitude: 340 42' 03" N Longitude: 760 57' 49" W of project 8. Contact person who can answer questions about the project: Name: David K. Newsom, PE (Crystal Coast Engineering, PA) Telephone Number: ( 910 ) 325-0006 II. PERMIT INFORMATION: 1. Specify whether project is (check one): New Renewal X Modification Form SWU-101 Version 3.99 Page 1 of 4 2. If this application is being submitted as the result of a renewal or modification to an existing permit, list the existing permit number SW8 040919 and its issue date (if known) Jan. 25, 2005 3. Specify the type of project (check one): X Low Density ____.___High Density Redevelop ., ...,,.,.General Permit Other 4. Additional Project Requirements (check applicable blanks): CAMA Major X Sedimentation /Erosion Control X 404/401 Permit _NPDES Stormwater Information on required state permits can be obtained by contacting the Customer Service Center at 1-877-623-6748. III. PROJECT INFORMATION 1. In the space provided below, summarize how stormwater will be treated. Also attach a detailed narrative (one to two pages) describing stormwater management for the project. Project is Low Density (25%). Streets have curb and gutter with curb outlets. Collected water is diverted to 100' min. length vegetated swales. 2. Stormwater runoff from this project drains to the White Oak 3. Total Project Area: 38.46 total/35.98 net acres 5. How many drainage areas does the project have? 1 River basin. 4. Project Built Upon Area: 25.00 6. Complete the following information for each drainage area. If there are more than two drainage areas in the project, attach an additional sheet with the information for each area provided in the same format as below. Basin Information Drainage Area 1 Drainage Area 2 Receiving Stream Name Sikes Branch Receiving Stream Class SA•HQW Drainage Area 1,567,309 sf (35.98 ac) Existing Impervious* Area -0- Proposed Impervious*Area 391,827 sf (9.00 ac) % Impervious* Area (total) 25.00% Impervious* Surface Area Drainago Area I Drainage Area 2 On -site Buildings 236,290- sf On -site Streets 130,241 sf On -site Parking -0- On-site Sidewalks 24,669 sf Other on -site 627 sf Off -site Total: 391,827 sf (9.00 ac) Total: * Impervious area is defined as the built upon area including, but not limited to, buildings, roads, parking areas, sidewalks, gravel areas, etc. Form SWU-101 Version 3.99 Page 2 of 4 ova 7. How was the off -site impervious area listed above derived? N/A IV. DEED RESTRICTIONS AND PROTECTIVE COVENANTS — 5&9 ��e�4 The following italicized deed restrictions and protective covenants are required to be recorded for all subdivisions, outparcels and future development prior to the sale of any lot. If lot sizes vary significantly, a table listing each lot number, size and the allowable built -upon area for each lot must be provided as an attachment. 1. The following covenants are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with state stormwater management permit number N/A as issued by the Division of Water Quality. These covenants may not be "'<ehanged or deleted without the consent of the State. 2. No more than N/A square feet of any lot shall be covered ructures or impervious materials. Impervious materals include asphalt, gravel, concrete, brick, stone to or similar material but do not include wood decking or the water surf'caca. f swimming pools. 3. Swales shall not be filled in, piped, or altcre exc pt s necessary to provide driveway crossings. 4. Built -upon area in excess of the p mra ted amount requi er s-a-.s ate stormwater management permit modification prior to construction. 5. All permitted runof from outparcels or future development shall be directed into-t a permitted stormwater control system. Then connections These to the stormwater control system shall be performed in a an er that maintains the integrity and pgr ormance of the system as permitted. By your signature below, you certify that the recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants for this project shall include all the applicable items required above, that the covenants will be binding on all parties and persons claiming under them, that they will run with the land, that the required covenants cannot be changed or deleted without concurrence from the State, and that they will be recorded prior to the sale of any lot. V. SUPPLEMENT FORMS The applicable state stormwater management permit supplement form(s) listed below must be submitted for each BMP specified for this project. Contact the Stormwater and General Permits Unit at (919) 733-5083 for the status and availability of these forms. Form SWU-102 Wet Detention Basin Supplement Form SWU-103 Infiltration Basin Supplement Form SWU-104 Low Density Supplement Form SWU-105 Curb Outlet System Supplement Form SWU-106 Off -Site System Supplement Form SWU-107 Underground Infiltration Trench Supplement Form SWU-108 Neuse River Basin Supplement Form SWU-109 Innovative Best Management Practice Supplement Form SWU-101 Version 3.99 Page 3 of 4 VI. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Only complete application packages will be accepted and reviewed by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). A complete package includes all of the items listed below. The complete application package should be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office. 1. Please indicate that you have provided the following required information by initialing in the space provided next to each item. Initials • Original and one copy of the Stormwater Management Permit Application Form DKCIV • One copy of the applicable Supplement Form(s) for each BMP • Permit application processing fee of $420 (payable to NCDENR) • Detailed narrative description of stormwater treatment/management /C✓l/ • Two copies of plans and specifications, including: 4 / - Development/Project name - Engineer and firm -Legend - North arrow - Scale - Revision number & date - Mean high water line - Dimensioned property/project boundary - Location map with named streets or NCSR numbers - Original contours, proposed contours, spot elevations, finished floor elevations - Details of roads, drainage features, collection systems, and stormwater control measures - Wetlands delineated, or a note on plans that none exist - Existing drainage (including off -site), drainage easements, pipe sizes, runoff calculations - Drainage areas delineated - Vegetated buffers (where required) VII. AGENT AUTHORIZATION If you wish to designate authority to another individual or firm so that they may provide information on your behalf, please complete this section. Designated agent (individual or firm): Crystal Coast Engineering, PA Mailing Address: 3 817-3 Freedom Way City: Hubert Phone:[ 910 ) 325-0006 VIII. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION State: NC Zip: 28539 Fax: ( 910 ) 325-0060 I, (print or type name of person listed in General Information, item 2) —rr'41%Is �� ti e 1 certify that the information included on this permit application form is, to the best of my lmowledge, correct and that the project will. be constructed in conformance with the approved plans, that the required deed restrictions and protective covenants will be record e t the proposed project complies with the requirements of 15A NCAC 21-1.1000. Signature: Form SVU-101 Version 3.99 Page 4 of 4 Date: 4�' 3817-3 Freedom Way Hubert, N.C. 28539 Tel: (910) 325-0006 Fax: (910) 325-0060 I Iii, 11111F� ii 11 �11� i I al ZI To: Gary Beecher NC Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Ree Morada Bay Sections 1-III PIVIC'MV'ED SEP 1 6 2005 BY: From: Jeanie Clinkinbeard for David K. Newsom Date: September 13, 2005 ❑ Urgent ❑ For Review ❑ Please Comment ❑ Please Reply ❑ Please Recycle Attached: One (1) copy Drainage Area Supplement for each section Comments: Per your emailed request dated September 9, 2005. No lots have been sold, and the previous deed restrictions have not been recorded. Station 0 + 00 — Station 11 + 50 is 20' wide strip pavement with roadside swales (3:1), Station 11 + 50 — End is 20' pavement with curb and gutter and curb cuts. (See Street Cross Sections Details on Sheet 1/5) Re: Inland Properties Group, LCC: SW8 040919 Subject: Re: Inland Properties Group, LCC: SW8 040919 From: "Todd Miller" <toddtn@nccoast.org> Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 08:31:10 -0400 To: "Linda Lewis" 4inda.lewis@ncmail.net> CC: "Ed Beck" <Ed.Beck c@ncmail.net>, "Tom Reeder" <tom.reeder a@ncmail.net> Linda, Here-s a picture of one of the "non -discharging swales" that is being constructed as allowed by the permit issued to Inland Properties Group, LCC: Sw8 040919. I understand that work is underway to amend the Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan since part of the road was being built on someone else's property and parts of the new roadbed has to be relocated. Also, existing J. Bell Lane was not where it was shown on the permit applications making installation of the sediment basin next to the road impossible as authorized. I believe there has been an NOV issued by the Division of Land Quality. It would appear to me that the project is out of compliance with the coastal stormwater permit as well as the NPDES Phase II construction stormwater permit as well. We have serious concerns that the swales authorized by the coastal stormwater permit (issued pursuant to the nondischarge laws and rules of the EMC) are in fact discharging systems. Such atormwater outfalls should be regulated as a "point source" of pollution under the NPDES program. I-ve talked with Tom Reeder about our concerns with discharging swales and gave him a heads up that we plan to file a declaratory ruling request with the EMC about this issue later this summer or fall. we will be asking the Commission to clarify that swales that discharge to surface waters should be regulated as "point sources" under the NPDES program and not authorized as non -discharging drainage systems. Of course, we would like to see this practice stopped or at least these discharging swales placed under an NPDES permit prior to having to go to the Commission if DNQ agrees with our legal reasoning on this issue. Approving these discharging swales has been standard operating practice based on policy that was adopted.by DNQ over the years, and I know that you are just implementing that policy. However, I wanted you to be aware that we're planning to seek clarification of this practice in terms of consistency with the requirements of the federal Clean water Act. Since a permit modification should be forthcoming on the existing permits issued to Inland Properties, I would encourage DWO to find that these swales are discharging drainage system and require the applicants to apply for and receive an NPDES stormwater permit. with best regards, Todd Todd Miller Executive Director North Carolina Coastal Federation 3609 Highway 24 (Ocean) Newport, NC 2R570 (252) 393-8185 (252) 393-7508 (fax) www.nccoast.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Lewis" <linda.lewiswncmail.net> To: "Todd Miller" < toddm®nccoast.org> Cc: "Ed Beck" <Ed.Beck®ncmail.net> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 6:09 PM Subject: Re: Inland vropertiee Group, LCC: SNB 040919 Todd: I have not been informed about that situation. I will be requesting that the permittee seek either a plan revision or a permit modification for the project. As far as I can remember, low density swales have never been considered a discharging stormwater treatment system under the stormwater rules. However, I will verify this with legdl counsel as soon as counsel becomes available. Linda Todd Miller wrote: Dear Linda, You may know that Inland Properties was forced to stop work on their road because of a property dispute with the adjacent landowner who originally sold them their right-of-way. From new survey stakes that have appeared along the new road alignment yesterday, it appears that they intend to move the road to the east (around 5 feet or so). This is because they were building the new road and drainage swales on property they did not own. I don't know if your office has been notified of this situation, but I would expect that they need to amend the stormwater permit they were issued to reflect the change in design. The location of the proposed roadside swales and how they intend to maintain the required minimum of a 3-to-1 slope is of particular interest to me. Although I know swales that discharge to waters of the state are routinely approved, I would like to request that you ask your legal council whether or not such designs can be legally authorized under the coastal stormwater rules. The North Carolina stormwater Management Policy and ensuing rules governing permits for "low density" developments in the twenty coastal counties are set forth in accordance with N.C. Gen Stat. 5143-215.1(d), which applies only to -Applications and Permits for Sewer Systems, Sewer System Extensions and Pretreatment Facilities, Land Application of waste, and for wastewater Treatment Facilities Not Discharging to the Surface waters of the State", and Section 2H.0200 of Chapter 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, entitled "waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters-, and which refers specifically to "stormwater management system[s]... which [do] not discharge to surface waters of the State.- N.C. Admin. Code tit. 15A, 2H.0202. Discharging systems that contain outfalls to waters of the state, such as the swales designed for this road, should be reviewed and regulated as a "point source" and "stormwater outfall" and not as a non -discharging system. In fact, when this road is accepted by NC DOT, these Swale outlets will then be defined as "outfalls,^ and regulated pursuant to NC DOT-s Phase 1 NPDES Stormwater permit. At that point, I'm concerned that NC DOT will have stormwater outfalls with discharges that will be violating water quality standards (at least for fecal coliforms). With beat regards, Todd Todd Miller Executive Director North Carolina Coastal Federation 3609 Highway 24 (Ocean) Newport, NC 28570 (252) 393-8185 (252) 393-7508 (fax) www.1 coast.2 ----- Original Message ----- From: ^Trentt James" <Trent.Jameswncmail.net> To: "Todd Miller" <toddm®nccoast.or > Cc: "Dan Same" <Dan. Bamsancma l.net> Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 9.44 AM Subject: Re: J. Bell Lane Todd Miller wrote: l of 4 8/9/2005 9:21 AM Re: Inland Properties Group, LCC: SW8 040919 Trent, I didnIt take another picture, but the sediment basin constructed by inland Properties is again eroding into the J. Bell Lane right of way. Our neighbor Alton Rouse has worked to fix this problem to keep J. Bell Lane functional, and not the developers. Alton is keeping the road passable on his own initiative and at his own expense --maintenance that I think should be the responsibility of the developers. You probably know that work on the road has stopped as a result of a property dispute. It appears that the road was constructed to far to the west on Julian week's property. There was a meeting of all these parties on site yesterday, and there are now new survey stakes that indicate the road will be moved further east by about 5 feet or so. I don't think this realignment is consistent with the approved sedimentation and erosion control plan. As for the sediment basin constructed next to J. Bell Lane, it is already substantially further east (by 10 feet or so) than showed on the plans and the approved intersection with J. Bell Lane can not be built as shown on the approved plans. will you require an amendment of your approved plan prior to continued construction of the road? And if so, will there be an opportunity to address the fact that the sediment basin is eroding into the J. Bell Lane right of way that is used by dozens of existing property owners? If we have a big storm, I'm afraid J. Bell Lane will be made impassible by the current design. Thanks for your help on this. with beat regards, Todd Todd Miller Executive Director North Carolina Coastal Federation 3609 Highway 24 (Ocean) Newport, NC 28570 (252) 393-8185 (252) 393-7508 (fax) www.nccoast.ora ehttpe//www.nccoast.org> Todd, It is my understanding that a plan revision is already in the works in part because of the sediment trap location and the proximity to the road. I was not aware of the meeting on -site yesterday but I would not be surprised if this was the subject of the meeting. I was not aware that Alton Rouse had done the work to repair the gullies at J. Bell Rd. I had contacted Sunland about it and they said they would take care of it, so I just assumed it was them. The developer is responsible for the maintenance of the trap. As far as what is taken into account in the approval of plane or a revision, I will let Dan respond to you on that matter. He is out of the office today but I will cc him on the email. Thanks Trentt 2 of 4 8/9/2005 9:21 AM Crystal Coast Enaineerina, PA 3817-3 Freedom Way Hubert, N.C. 28539 Tel: (910) 325-0006 Fax: (910) 325-0060 Email: crystalcoasteng@bizec.rr.com 111, -. 7,, TV, 7-1 v.✓ _� ,:. .,ems JUN 2 4 2005 June 22, 2005 'Ms. Linda Lewis N.C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, N.C. 28405 Re: Stormwater Project No. SW8 040919 Morada Bay Sections I, II & III Carteret County Dear Mr. Lewis, We are in receipt of questionstcomments emailed to us on June 15, 2005 for the referenced project. We provide the following information to allow you to continue the stormwater review (item numbers correspond to your email): 1. Color coded Drainage Area Map enclosed (3 sheets). 2. Revised covenants. Copy of proposed covenants attached. If acceptable, I will forward these covenants to Owner's attorney for signature and adoption. 3. Feel free to consolidate plans into single set. Had we known of developer's expedited development schedule, we would have prepared as single plan set instead of 3 as we did. 4. Your assumption is correct. BUA listed does include all (house, driveways, etc) surfaces. We have revised Sheet 2 as suggested. 5. No lots have been sold. Covenants have not yet been recorded. We are hopeful that this response addresses all concerns and that the permit can be issued in the near future. Should you have questions or additional concerns, please feel free to contact mew. _ truly, yid ewsom Z01�1 CRYSTAL COAST ENGINEERING cc: Inland Properties Group, LLC Morada Bay Sections I, II & III Modification Subject: Morada Bay Sections I, II & III Modification From: Linda Lewis <linda.lewis@ncmail.net> Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 17:25:45 -0400 To: Dave Newsom <crystalcoasteng@bizec.rr.com> Dave: The Morada Bay modification received on June 15, 2005, is incomplete. Please provide the following information prior to accepting the application for review: 1. Provide a swale drainage area map. Delineate the one drainage area for each proposed swale. 2. Add one more statement to the proposed covenants regarding the curb outlet swales, as attached. 3. FYI- I will be consolidating the 3 plan sets into one approved plan set. Duplicated sheets will be removed to reduce the bulk. 4. The BUA breakdown section on page 2 of the application notes that the drives for 11 lots are included in the "buildings" total. What 11 lots are you referring to? It is assumed that the BUA per lot will cover all of the built -upon area on that lot, including house, patios, driveway, walks, outbuildings, etc. There is no need to note this on the application. 5. Please verify that no lots have been sold in any of these phases and that the previously permitted deed restrictions have not been recorded. If any lots have been sold under the previously permitted BUA amounts, you will need to amend the application and the deed restrictions to specify those lots. Linda ...... __................................................................................................__._....................._..............._._._._.................................._...._.............................._..........__.._..... ..... ... ... ... ... ..._................. .......... ..... T-LDCG.doc 1 of 1 6/15/2005 5:26 PM 3817-3 Freedom Way Hubert, N.C. 28539 Tel: (910) 325-0006 Fax: (910) 325-0060 r-111� ►.`' r To: Linda Lewis ft Morada Bay Sections I, II & II I From: Dave Newsom Date: June 12, 2005 JUN 1 5 2005 BY: I I- D�� 2 ❑ Urgent ❑ For Review ❑ Please Comment ❑ Please Reply ❑ Please Recycle Attached: Two (2) copies of revised Construction Drawings One (1) original and one (1) copy Stormwater Permit Application w/ Supplements Check in the amount of $420. Comments: Per our recent conversation, this project has previously been permitted (low density) under three separate permits. The developer has decided to install curb and gutter and sidewalks. We desire to modify the permit such that all three sections are under a single permit. You may rescind the two remaining permits. 'bIe (� GG 501 i d e. pi al5 �S I�N Z Z t-�'l (� V4Q - (( (v%) in GIU t�- .IM �- I t 5WO SecIT e 6psO & ma`s l, rec 2 � (Vv f�-Es ai� �.� .fib e a —_ MAY `' 6 2005 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Division of Land Resources James D. Simons, PG, PE Land Quality Section Director and State Geologist May 24, 2005 NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS OF THE SEDIMENTATION POLLUTION CONTROL ACT CERTIFIED MAIL 7004 2510 0001 8279 8949 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Inland Properties Group, LLC Mr. Travis Tyndall 2894 Belgrade-Swansboro Rd. Maysville, NC 28555 RE: Project Name: Morada Bay Sec 1 Project 1D: Carte-2005-088 County: Carteret Compliance Deadline: 15 days from receipt Dear Sir or Madam: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary On May 19, 2005, personnel of this office inspected a project located on J Bell Ln, Ocean in Carteret, County, North Carolina. This inspection was performed to determine compliance with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (Act) of 1973. The inspection revealed a land -disturbing activity of approximately 7.0 acres being conducted. It is our understanding that you and/or your firm are responsible for this land -disturbing activity. The purpose of this letter is to inform you that this activity was found to be in violation of the Act, G.S. 113A-50 to 66, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC), Chapter 4. If you feel that you are not responsible for the following violations, please notify this office immediately. The violations that were found are: b. Failure to conduct a land -disturbing activity in accordance with the provisions of an approved erosion and sedimentation control plan. 15 NCAC 4B .0113. Sediment traps 1-4 have not been installed per the approved plan. The 404 wetland and areas at the road crossing have been cleared and graded without the installation of adjacent traps. Silt fence posts have been installed but not the fabric in this area. The silt fence should not block the flow of the channel but rather be installed down to the edge of the channel. The sediment traps should be installed prior to any additional grading. The 36" RCP and Rip Rap Scour Pad should be installed as soon as possible in order to limit exposure time. f. Failure to take all reasonable measures to protect all public and private property from damage by such land - disturbing activities. 15A NCAC 4B .0105. Erosive conditions exist now where sediment traps 1 & 4 should have been installed. Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845 o Phone: 910-395-39001 FAX: 910-350-2004 Notice of Violations Mr. Travis Tyndall May 24, 2005 Page 2 of 2 To correct these violations, you must: 1. Install sediment traps and any additional erosion control measures per the approved plan. Complete the work at 404 wetland road crossing in a timely manner. 2. Take all reasonable measures to protect public and/or private property from the said land disturbing activity by installing adequate and/or necessary erosion control measures. The penalty for an initial violation could be an assessment of up to $5,000.00. A time period for compliance is not required for enforcement of this violation pursuant to NCGS 113A-61.1(c) and NCGS 113A-64(a)(1). Therefore, the initial violation may be referred to the Director, Division of Land Resources, for appropriate action. Please be advised that if these violations are not corrected within 15 days of receipt of this notice whichever term is longer, the Director, Division of Land Resources, will be requested to take appropriate legal action against you pursuant to NCGS 113A-64. That action could be the assessment of a civil penalty, and the amount may be up to $5000 per day for each day of the violation. The penalty may be assessed from the date of the violation, NCGS 113A-61(a)(1). If the violations are corrected within the time period specified for compliance, no further legal action will be pursued. Please be advised that any new land -disturbing activity associated with this project should not begin until the area presently disturbed is brought into compliance with the Act. When corrective actions are complete, you should notify this office so that work can be inspected. You should not assume that the property is in compliance with the Act until we have notified you. After installation, all erosion control measures must be maintained in proper working order until the site is completely stabilized. We solicit your cooperation, and would like to avoid taking further enforcement action. At the same time, it is your responsibility to understand and comply with the requirements of the Act. Copies of the relevant statute and administrative rules may be examined at this office or will be sent to you upon request. Should you have questions concerning this notice or the requirements of the Act please contact either Trentt James or me at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Daniel Sams, PE, ME Regional Engineer Land Quality Section Enclosures: Sedimentation Inspection Report cc: State Sedimentation Specialist Regional Water Quality Supervisor WIRO - LQS Case # NORTH CAROLINADEPARTMENT OFENVIRONMENTAND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND QUALI7YSECTION.• 127 Cardinal Drive, Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 (910) 395-3900 t County - � m'�F�. a Project: %`IIC 2A r?f� � AIJ CZ.x ! River Basin Person Financially Responsible: -'t-u h•€^� "*,-Zt'�rt.r)t!'K 4-td"�-'02'1 LC 'A"W. F.'-Aw , �,r] _d: Pr-ect# a A'a-t .' Address: - W194 r g as s.F ct�m �3ta a�arr. 1. Project Location '.1•A ". E.L• 4 l.. r� Pictures: No ❑ -'. Yes t�]' I Prints ❑ Slides ❑ Digital'3 Video ❑ 2. Weather and Soil Conditions �7 w.iP-J. { P 3. Is site currently under notice of violation?`'" Yes ❑ Now 4. Is the site in compliance with the S.P.C.A. and the rules? Yes ❑ No If no, check violations below: 5. Violations: ❑ a. No approved plan, G.S. 113A-57(4) and 15A NCAC 4B.0107(c) ❑ g. Inadequate buffer zone, G.S.113A-57(1) b. Failure to follow approved planrG:+&44-3A-6,UJ55N€AC. r j , Crt ❑ h. Graded slopes and fills too steep, G.S. 113A-57(2) ❑ c. Failure to submit revised plan, G.S. 113A-54.1(b) and or 15A NCAC 4B.0124(d) 15A NCAC 4B.0118(a) ❑ i. Unprotected exposed slopes, G.S.113A-57(2) ❑ d. Failure to provide adequate groundcover, G.S.113A-57(3) and ❑ j. Failure to maintain erosion control measures, 15A NCAC 4B.0107(b) or 15A NCAC 4B.0124(e) 15A NCAC 4B.0113 ❑ e. Insufficient measures to retain sediment on site, G.S. 113A-57(3) ❑ k. Other (describe) (Yf. Failure to take all reasonable measures, 15A NCAC 4B.0105 All 6. NPDES Permit Violation? Yes-0 No ❑ Describe C .. ` � .. � :.� � r' t , A Ai r 7. Has sedimentation damage occurred since last inspection? Yes'0 If yes, where? (check all that apply): No ❑ Lake/natural watercourse on the tract 0 Lake/natural watercourse off the tract ❑ Other property ❑ A Description: ;�_-+,�'t f` "I .�� r"'��: ��t (+Y 4, 1� Pp tie TZ, Degree o£damage: Slight}" Moderate ❑ Severe ❑ 8. Contact made with (Name) AJ C,.t Title Inspection Report given ❑ or senta to Person Financially Responsible Date given/sent 9. Corrective actions needed: a` -rc•, r,L ' )ird.. .A i r +.?:� '�$ F m. a ��;) f' f7 C"E`a L'p`.°-`�l1.�� t : wfQ1 �.. �14� e� e�" "r� P�, t� � i� i?. r 1"�, �f'Z%►;s �n-- � i� s � e_ c. ,� re � : a -, ,� 'J '"'f44ig - �-'a #.: ' L..-hCIL. I'"'C r2.titn x.1-F� r"��>s a?us: ���>� +�'$,•i� �-�.',�}'.�iAiy�k,� �:. V�°'•"a+�:�/1't.•t�•;, ""�Y' ]"' J"l./tP�,%/ G rf I�IT/u��""I">r :.> r -'! t) L 11 10� Comments: L 1 � {r f' i� / i.'f. �P^ 1�, A!P•i` S.M "t trYlf.'.7d L" ryf1. .. q .%l}; ?} Report by: `' Others, present Date of Inspection: Time arriving at site: �= ' F Time leaving site: r. I% cc: ,-Questions Regarding ReClassification of Sikes Branch Subject: Questions Regarding ReClassification of Sikes Branch From: "Todd Miller" <toddm@nccoast.org> Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:34:54 -0400 To: "Ed Beck" <Ed.Beck@ncmail.net> Ed, I'm still very confused why Sikes Branch is not classified as ORW. Below is 15A NCAC 213.0300 that says that all the creeks and their tributaries within the area of Bogue Sound classified as ORW are reclassified as ORW with the exception of Hunting Island, Goose and Broad Creeks. (3) Bogue Sound (including Intracoastal Waterway from White Oak River Basin to Beaufort Inlet) (Index No. 20-36) from Bogue Inlet to a line across Bogue Sound from the southwest side of mouth of Gales Creek to Rock Point and all tributaries except Hunting Island Creek, Goose Creek, and Broad Creek were reclassified from Class SA to Class SA ORW It is my understanding that all these tributaries (even the freshwater segments) take on the classification of the SA receiving waters. The schedule of classifications published by DWQ is confusing in this regard. It appears that Sanders Creek and its tributaries was reclassified in 1990 in one part of the schedule, and but its eastern fork and its tributary Sike Branch were not updated at the same time. See highlighted sections below. In fact, the information contained in the schedule conflicts with itself. Bogue Sound (Including Intracoastal Waterway) From Bogue Inlet (from a SA;ORW 01101190 20-36-(0.5) line running from the eastern mouth of Bogue Inlet to SR 1117 on the mainland) to a line across Bogue Sound from the southwest side of mouth of Gales Creek to Rock Point Deer Creek From source to Bogue Sound SA;ORW 01/01/90 20-36-1 Hunting Island Creek From source to Bogue Sound SA;HQW 06101156 20-36-2 Taylor Bay Entire Bay SA;ORW 01101190 20-36-3 Goose Creek From source to Bogue Sound SA;HQW 06101156 20-36-4 Sanders Creek From source to Goose Creek SA;HQW 06101156 20-36-4-1 Archer Creek (Piney Cr.) From source to Bogue Sound SA;ORW 01101190 20-36-5 Sanders Creek From source to Bogue Sound SA;ORW 01101190 20-36-6 East Prong Sanders Cr. From source to Sanders Creek SA;HQW 06101156 20--36-6-1 From source to East Prong SA;HQW 06101156 20-36-6-1-1 Sanders Creek From source to Sanders Creek SA;HQW 06101156 20-36-6-1 Sikes Branch From source to East Prong SA;HQW 06101156 20-36-6-1-1 Sanders Creek 1 of 2 10/27/2005 8:32 AIM Questions Regarding ReClassification of Sikes Branch Please help me understand these classifications. Was there some action by the EMC that undid its ORW reclassication in 1990? Thanks. Todd Todd Miller Executive Director North Carolina Coastal Federation 3609 Highway 24 (Ocean) Newport, NC 28570 (252) 393-8185 (252) 393-7508 (fax) www.nccoast.org 2 of 2 10/27/2005 8:32 AM Re' New Direct Storrawater Discharges to SA Waters? Subject: Re: New Direct Stormwater Discharges to SA Waters? From: Ed Beck <Ed.Beck@ncmail.net> Date: Thu, 12 May 2005 15:21:32 -0400 To: Todd Miller <toddm@nccoast.org> CC: "C. Peterson" <cpeters@email.unc.edu> Todd I understand your concern about development within areas draining to SA waters and will attempt to respond to your questions. Sikes Branch is classified SA HQW and is tributary to Sanders Creek which is classified SA ORW. You are correct that it is on the state's impaired waters list, though not yet approved by EPA. This is based on the fact that the waters are closed for the harvesting of shellfish, thereby taking away the intended usage. TMDL development will be required. The Marada Bay stormwater permit was issued for a low density design in compliance with the requirements within areas draining to SA waters. Vegetated swales and swales stabilized with armoring are specifically not included in the definition of a Stormwater Collection System, which the regulation defines as any conduit, pipe, channel, curb, or gutter for the primary purpose of transporting (not treating) runoff. Therefor, systems designed to comply with the low density requirements for SA drainagc areas are not considered to have outfalis that constitute point source discharges of stormwater. As stated previously, the Division will be required to develop a TMDL and management plan for dealing with the impaired status of the waters. While the final outcome of this process is not known, it is my understanding that the requirements contained in the stormwater regulation are considered to be sufficiently protective for development in SA drainage areas. When the TMDL and management plan are developed, the resulting requirements could be more restrictive. As you know, the stormwater program is BMP based and does not require monitoring for bacteria or other constituents. Intuitively, I would not expect the stormwater outleting from the swales to meet the bacteria criteria for class SA waters. The design is, however, consistent and compliant with the requirements of the state stormwater regulations. I will be happy to discuss this with you further. Ed Beck Todd Miller wrote: Dear Ed, On January 25, 2005 you signed and issued coastal stormwater permit number SW8040919 to IVlorada Bay Section I. This permit authorizes the construction of a subdivision road with swales armored with rip rap that drain directly into Sikes Branch. The permit application notes that this receiving stream is classified as SA/HQW. It fails to also identify the stream as classified as ORW as specified in 15A NCAC 02B .0312. In addition, the stream is listed as "impaired" on the 303b list. Over the past couple of years, you have made excellent written and oral' presentations to a number of coastal local governments informing them that discharging stormwater directly into SA and SB 10/27/2005 8:32 AM Re; New Direct Stormwater Discharges to SA Waters? waters is inconsistent with the Clean Water Act. As you know, this policy has resulted in major expenditures by some local governments as well as the State of North Carolina to find alternatives to such discharges — such as the Emerald Isle stormwater infiltration project on Coast Guard Road. However, as illustrated by this permit, DWQ is sending a conflicting message regarding prohibitions on stormwater discharges to SA waters by routinely approving new stormwater outfalls directly into SA waters under the coastal stormwater rules. In this case, new direct discharges were approved to impaired ORW waters (this portion of Sikes Branch is an unnamed freshwater tributary to SA/ORW waters). These outfalls take the form of "swales" that convey polluted runoff. The developers of this subdivision road plan to turn its ownership over to NC DOT. Once DOT assumes the liability for the road, these discharges will be covered under its Phase I NPDES Stormwater Permit. The outfalls from these drainage swales fits the definition of "outfall" and "point source discharge" included in the new NC DOT Phase 1 permit that took effect April 1, 2005. This permit defines "Outfall" as: "The point of wastewater or stormwater discharge from a discrete conveyance system. See also point source discharge." "Point Source Discharge of Stormwater" is defined as: "Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stormwater is or may be discharged to waters of the state." The design of the swales authorized by the permit calls for the installation of geotextile filter fabric under rip rap. Clearly, the engineer who designed this stormwater drainage system anticipates rapid movement of stormwater through these swales. They are hardened to try to prevent scour and erosion. However, we all know that the bacteria levels in the stormwater discharged from these new stormwater outfalls will consistently have fecal coliform levels that exceed the water quality standards for the receiving SA waters. There is an abundance of scientific evidencing documenting this problem, and for that reason, DWQ has informed local governments that it is illegal to discharge stormwater directly to SA and SB waters. Our Coastkeeper Program is currently gearing up to begin routine stormwater sampling of fecal coliform levels in a number of stormwater outfalls. The outfalls approved by this permit will make a prime candidate for this sampling program since they will easily accessible from a public road. We are certain that our sampling will clearly document a continuing pattern of water quality standard violations once this data is collected. Where we find through our sampling a continued pattern of water quality violations, it is our intention to seek enforcement actions against point source dischargers who violate water quality standards pursuant to the Clean Water Act. I would appreciate written responses to the following questions to make sure that our understanding of this situation is accurate and that we have not misinterpreted any existing rules, classifications or DWQ written policies: 1. Is Sikes Branch at the location of the outfalls from these swales classified SA as indicated on the permit application for the above referenced project? 2. Is Sikes Branch classified as OR'W waters? 3. Is Sikes Branch listed as impaired waters on the 303b list? 4. Will DOT (once it has assumed ownership of the road) have to define the discharge points from these swale as "outfalls" based upon the definition of "outfall" in its Phase 1 NPDES permit? 5. Will DOT (once it has assumed ownership of the road) have to define the discharge from these outfalls as "point source discharges of stormwater" based upon the definition of "point sources" contained in its Phase 1 NPDES permit? 6. Does DWQ have the authority pursuant to the Clean Water Act to allow "point sources of discharges of stormwater" that violate water quality standards? 2 of 3 10/27/2005 8:32 AM Re: New Direct Stormwater Discharges to SA Waters? 7. Do you expect the stormwater discharged from the outfalls of these drainage swales to comply with the fecal coliform standard assigned to SA waters? 8. How is approving permits that add additional discharges of stormwater to an "impaired" stream consistent with DWQ's obligations to protect and restore water quality under the Clean Water Act? Your candid and prompt response to these questions would be greatly appreciated. With best regards, Todd cc: Pete Peterson, Chair, WQ Committee, EMC Todd Miller Executive Director North Carolina Coastal Federation 3609 Highway 24 (Ocean) Newport, NC 28570 (252) 393-8185 (252) 393-7508 (fax) www.nccoast.org 3 of 3 10/27/2005 8:32 AM