SW8100708_OTHER_20100831

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Coleen H. Sullins
Governor
Director
August 31, 2010
Mr. Claus Platt, President
Top Tobacco Management Corp., General Partner
Top Tobacco, L.P.
P.O. Box 205
Lake Waccamaw. NC 28450
Subject: State Stormwater Management Permit No. SW8 100708
Top Tobacco - 2010 Warehouse Expansion
High Density Commercial Wet Detention Pond Project
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Platt:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Wilmington Regional Office received a complete Stormwater Management Permit
Application for Top Tobacco - 2010 Warehouse Expansion on August 25, 2010. 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 100708 dated August 31, 2010, for the construction of the
subject project.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2020, and shall
be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay special
attention to the Operation and Maintenance requirements in this permit. Failure to
establish an adequate system for operation and maintenance of the stormwater
management system will result in future compliance problems.
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 Christine Nelson, or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Stormwater Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
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State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No. SW8 100708
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
HIGH DENSITY COMMERCIAL 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
Top Tobacco, L.P.
Top Tobacco - 2010 Warehouse Expansion
204 Top Tobacco Road, Lake Waccamaw, Columbus County
FOR THE
construction, operation and maintenance of one (1) wet detention pond(s) 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.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2020, and shall
be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. DESIGN STANDARDS
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of stormwater
described in the application and other supporting data.
2. This stormwater system has been approved for the management of stormwater
runoff as described in Section 1.7 on page 3 of this permit. The stormwater
control has been designed to handle the runoff from.112,332 square feet of
impervious area.
3. A vegetated filter strip is not required for this wet detention pond as it has been
designed for a 90% total suspended solids removal efficiency.
4. The tract will be limited to the amount of built -upon area indicated on page 3 of
this permit, and per approved plans. The built -upon area for the future
development is limited to 21,660 square feet.
5. All stormwater collection and treatment systems must be located in either
dedicated common areas or recorded easements. The final plats for the project
will be recorded showing all such required easements, in accordance with the
approved plans.
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The runoff from all built -upon area within the permitted drainage area(s) of this
project must be directed into the permitted stormwater control system.
The following design criteria have been provided in the wet detention pond and
must be maintained at design condition:
a. Drainage Area, acres:
Onsite, ft :
Offsite, ft2:
b. Total Impervious Surfaces, ft2:
Onsite, ft :
Future, ft2:
Offsite, ft2:
C. Design Storm, inches:
d. Average Pond Design Depth, feet:
e. TSS removal efficiency:
f. Permanent Pool Elevation, FMSL:
g. Permanent Pool Surface Areq, ft2:
h. Permitted Storage Volume, ft :
i. Temporary Storage Elevation, FMSL:
j. Pre-dev. 1 yr-24 hr. discharge rate, cfs:
k. Controlling Orifice:
I. Orifice flowrate, cfs:
M. Permitted Forebay Volume, ft3:
n. Fountain Horsepower:
o. Receiving Stream/River Basin:
P. Stream Index Number:
q. Classification of Water Body:
II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
3.68
160,478
none
112,332
90,672
21,660
none
1.0
_3.5
90%
63.40
12,323
10,278
64.10
3.30
2.0"0 pipe
0.05
8,612
1/8 HP
Lake Waccamaw / Lumber
15-2
"B, SW, ORW"
The stormwater management system shall be constructed in its entirety,
vegetated and operational for its intended use prior to the construction of any
built -upon surface.
2. During construction, erosion shall be kept to a minimum and any eroded areas of
the system will be repaired immediately.
3. The permittee shall at all time provide the operation and maintenance necessary
to assure the permitted stormwater system functions at optimum efficiency. The
approved Operation and Maintenance Plan must be followed in its entirety and
maintenance must occur at the scheduled intervals including, but not limited to:
a. Semiannual scheduled inspections (every 6 months).
b. Sediment removal.
C. Mowing and re -vegetation of slopes and the vegetated filter.
d. Immediate repair of eroded areas.
e. Maintenance of all slopes in accordance with approved plans and
specifications.
f. Debris removal and unclogging of outlet structure, orifice device, flow
spreader, catch basins and piping.
g. Access to the outlet structure must be available at all times.
4. Records of maintenance activities must be kept and made available upon
request to authorized personnel of DWQ. The records will indicate the date,
activity, name of person performing the work and what actions were taken.
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5. Decorative spray fountains will be allowed in the stormwater treatment system,
subject to the following criteria:
a. The fountain must draw its water from less than 2' below the permanent
pool surface.
b. Separated units, where the nozzle, pump and intake are connected by
tubing, may be used only if they draw water from the surface in the
deepest part of the pond.
c. The falling water from the fountain must be centered in the "pond, away
from the shoreline.
d. The maximum horsepower for a fountain in this pond is 1/8 horsepower.
6. The facilities shall be constructed as shown on the approved plans. This permit
shall become void unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting data.
.7. Upon completion of construction, prior.to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,
and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received
from an appropriate designer for the system installed certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting documentation. Any deviations from the
approved plans and specifications must be noted on the Certification. A
modification may be required for those deviations.
8. If the stormwater system was used as an Erosion Control device, it must be
restored to design condition prior to operation as a stormwater treatment device,
and prior to occupancy of the facility.
9. Access to the stormwater facilities for inspection and maintenance shall be
maintained via appropriate recorded easements at all times.
10. 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 any item shown on the approved plans, including the
stormwater management measures, built -upon area, details, etc.
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, lease or sale of all or part of the project
area. The project area is defined as all property owned by the permittee,
for which Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan approval or a CAMA
Major permit was sought.
f. Filling in, altering, or piping of any vegetative conveyance shown on the
approved plan.
11. Prior to the construction of any permitted future areas shown on the approved
Plans, the permittee shall submit final site layout and grading plans to the
Division for approval.
12. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by
the Permittee at all times. At the time the permit is transferred to a new owner,
the permittee shall forward the approved plans to the new owner.
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13. 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.
III. GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit is not transferable except after notice to and approval by the Director.
In the event of a change of ownership, or a name change, the permittee must
submit a completed Name/Ownership Change Form signed by both parties, to
the Division of Water Quality, accompanied by the supporting documentation as
listed on page 2 of the form. The approval of this request will be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved.
2. The permittee is responsible for compliance with all permit conditions until such
time as the Division approves the transfer request. Neither the sale of the project
nor the transfer of common area to a third party constitutes an approved transfer
of the stormwater permit.
3. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may
subject the Permittee to enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality, in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
4. 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) having jurisdiction.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action,
including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of
additional or replacement stormwater management systems.
6. The permittee grants DENR Staff permission to enter the property during normal
business hours for the purpose of inspecting all components of the permitted
stormwater management facility.
7. The permit remains in force and effect until modified, revoked, terminated or
renewed. 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.
8. Unless specified elsewhere, permanent seeding requirements for the stormwater
control must follow the guidelines established in the North Carolina Erosion and
Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual.
9. Approved plans and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference
and are enforceable parts of the permit.
10. The permittee shall notify the Division of any name, ownership or mailing address
changes at least 30 days prior to making such changes.
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11. The permittee shall submit a permit renewal request at least 180 days prior to the
expiration date of this permit. The renewal request must include the appropriate
documentation and the processing fee.
Permit issued this the 3151 day of August, 2010.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Top Tobacco - 2010 Warehouse Expansion
Stormwater Permit No. SW8 100708
Columbus County
Designer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered in the
State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/ weekly/ full
time) the construction of the project,
(Project)
for (Project Owner) hereby state that, to the
best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the project
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
The checklist of items on page 2 of this form is included in the Certification.
Noted deviations from approved plans and specifications:
Signature
Registration Number
Date
SEAL
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Certification Requirements:
1. The drainage area to the system contains approximately the permitted
acreage.
2. The drainage area to the system contains no more than the permitted
amount of built -upon area.
3. All the built -upon area associated with the project is graded such that the
runoff drains to the system.
4. All roof drains are located such that the runoff is directed into the system.
5. The outlet structure elevations are per the approved plan.
6. The outlet structure is located per the approved plans.
7. Trash rack is provided on the outlet structure.
8. All slopes are grassed with permanent vegetation.
9. Vegetated slopes are no steeper than 3:1.
10. The inlets are located per the approved plans and do not cause short-
circuiting of the system.
11. The permitted amounts of surface area and/or volume have been
provided.
12. Required drawdown devices are correctly sized and located per the
approved plans.
13. All required design depths are provided.
14. All required parts of the system are provided, such as a vegetated shelf,
and a forebay.
15. The required system dimensions are provided per the approved plans.
16. All components of the stormwater BMP are located in either recorded
common areas,or recorded. easements...
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