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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210224 Ver 1_More Info Requested_20220318DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D0722C0-335C-4E56-AD14-0589198C5CC0 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality March 18, 2022 DWR # 20210224 Durham County Terramor Homes Attn: Jonathan Holtvedt 7208 Falls of Neuse Road Raleigh, NC 27615 ( Delivered via email to: iholtvedt@terramorhomes.com ) Subject: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Westpoint Residential Development Dear Mr. Holtvedt: On September 16, 2021, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your application requesting a 401 Individual Water Quality Certification and Buffer Authorization from the Division for the subject project with fee paid on September 17, 2021. The project was placed on public notice on September 27, 2021 and the comment period for the notice ended October 28, 2021. A public hearing was held on January 20, 2022 to received comment and additional information on the proposed project, and the public notice comment period closed on February 21, 2022. After review of all the comment received during the hearing and public comment period, the Division has additional questions and has determined that your application is incomplete and cannot be processed until they are resolved. The application is on -hold until all of the following information is received: 1. The Division requested a copy of the Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) for this project in a previous request for additional information dated November 16, 2021. The provided plans, received December 16, 2021, included calculations for wetlands sizing but no design details were provided. The following additional information is needed to clarify and complete the plan [15A NCAC 02H .0502(c); 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(1)]: a. The drainage, peak flow, and water quality analysis maps submitted with the stormwater analysis are illegible. Please submit new maps (as a separate file) that clearly shows: i. Identification and boundary for each of the drainage basins (different color line for each basin is recommended); North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CARCLINA 919.707.9000 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D0722C0-335C-4E56-AD14-0589198C5CC0 ii. Identification and location of each analysis point and outfall; iii. Identification and location of each proposed stormwater wetland including their inlet and outlet locations; iv. Essential collection system routing stormwater in the drainage area to each SCM; v. Relevant stream(s) and water features; vi. Any vegetative conveyances and energy dissipaters (if provided); vii. Easement and maintenance access to each of the stormwater wetlands. A minimum 10-foot wide access around the SCM is required. b. Provide a copy of the O&M Plan for the stormwater wetlands including estimated annual maintenance cost (ex. trash/debris removal, inspection, plants trimming and maintenance, etc.). 2. The Division has received comments indicating that site development work, such as clear cutting and vegetation removal on site may have been initiated. Please indicate if any impact to regulated riparian buffers has occurred. [15A NCAC 02B .0714(3)] Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(e), the applicant shall furnish all of the above requested information for the proper consideration of the application. Please respond in writing within 30 calendar days of receipt of this letter by sending one (1) copy of all of the above requested information to the 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 OR by submitting all of the above requested information through this link: https://edocs.deg.nc.gov/Forms/Supplemental-Information-Form (note the DWR# requested on the link is referenced above). If all of the requested information is not received within 30 calendar days of receipt of this letter, the Division will be unable to approve the application and it will be denied as incomplete. The denial of this project will necessitate reapplication to the Division for approval, including a complete application package and the appropriate fee. Please be aware that you have no authorization under the Section 401 of the Clean Water Act or the Neuse River Buffer Protection Rules for this activity and any work done within waters of the state of the regulated riparian buffers may be a violation of North Carolina General Statutes and Administrative Code. REQ5 North Carolina Department ofEnvironmental Quality I Division ofWater Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000 onparhnem of EmironmanW 9uallly DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D0722C0-335C-4E56-AD14-0589198C5CC0 Please contact me at 919-707-9015 or Paul.Woioski@ncdenr.gov if you have any questions or concerns. Electronic cc: Camden Brunick, S&EC April Norton, Raleigh Field Office, USACE DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch file Sincerely, DocuSignn�e/d by: �6LGL� W020 949D91BA53EF4E0... Paul Wojoski, Supervisor 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Filename: 20210224_Westpoint_Durham_addinfo2 REQ5 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division ofWater Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000 onparhnem of EmironmanW 9uallly