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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW8970105_COMPLIANCE_20110207STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET POST -CONSTRUCTION PERMITS PERMIT NO. SW8 97 Ol 05 DOC TYPE ❑ CURRENT PERMIT ❑ APPROVED PLANS ❑ HISTORICAL FILE aCOMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION DOC DATE 2011 02 07 YYYYMMDD KUSKE3 ENGINEERING, PLLC JOHN A. KUSKE, III, P.E. 321 SOUTH KERR AVENUE, NO. 1 15 • WILMINGTON, NC 28403 • LICENSE No. P-0909 • (P) 910-471-4041 • JKUSKE3@KUSKE3ENG.COM STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURE SITE OBSERVATION REPORT SMITH CREEK STATION STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURE POND 1 AND POND 2 NC DEQ MASTER STORMWATER PERMIT SW8 970105 WILMINGTON, NC NEW HANOVER COUNTY K3 PROJECT NO. 20004 1. Day, Date, Site Location and Weather Conditions: • Wednesday October 7, 2020 Smith Creek Station Shopping Center 850 F, Clear 2. Civil Engineer: • John A. Kuske, III, P.E. Kuske3 Engineering, PLLC 3. Site Observation Report: Note: A site visit was conducted on Wednesday October 7, 2020 to visually observe Smith Creek Station Stormwater Control Measure Pond 1 and Pond 2 permitted under NC DEQ Master Stormwater Permit SW8 970105. The Site Observation Report is limited to visually observation of SCM Pond 1 and Pond 2 only. The following items were visually observed during the site visit: • Pond 1 was observed to be in substantial compliance with the approved plans and NC DEQ Master Stormwater Permit SW8 970105. • Pond 2 was observed to be in substantial compliance with the approved plans and NC DEQ Master Stormwater Permit SW8 970105. ,,,000e00000a _ By: John A. Kuske, III, P.E. l01Wq '�- ►r r: NEW HANOVER COUNTY Engineering Department/Water and Sewer District ent Center Drive • Suite 160 n, North Carolina 28403 'HONE (910)-798-7139 ix (910) 798-7051 March 14, 2011 PCJ Ventures, LLC 101 Portwatch Way, Wilmington. North Carolina 28412 Beth E. Wetherill, C.P.E.S.C. Soil Erosion Specialist RE: Notice of Violation of Land Disturbing Activity Grading Permit Number: 99-96 Revision Port City Java R Smith Creek Station 132 Racine Drive, Unit B5 Location/Description of Violation(s): Work began onsite without notifying New Hanover County's land disturbing staff of the date the activity would begin, without having the required preconstruction meeting and you have failed to follow the approved plan and permit conditions by not installing the erosion control measures. Dear Mr. Steven Schnitzler: This letter constitutes Notice of Violation of Section(s) 23-235 (a), Section 23- 236(b), Section 23-243 and Section 23-2486) of the New Hanover County's Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance. Please refer to Section(s) 23-250 (a), Section 23- 250 (b), Section 251 and Section 252 for the penalties, corrective measures and times to comply prescribed by New Hanover County's Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance. Section 23-235 General requirements (a) Plan required. No person shall initiate any land disturbing activity which uncovers more than one acre, without having an erosion control plan approved by the county. No land disturbing activity may be initiated until the county is notified of the date that the land disturbing activity will begin. Section 23-236 Basic control objectives (b) Preconstruction conferences are required prior to any land disturbing activity on a proiect. ,f +v Section 23-243 Responsibility for maintenance During the development of a site, the person conducting the land disturbing activity shall install and/or maintain all temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation control measures as required by the approved Plan, permit conditions or any provision of this Ordinance, the Act, or any order adopted pursuant to the Ordinance or the Act. After site development, the land owner or person in possession or control of the land shall install and/or maintain all necessary permanent erosion and sediment control measures, except those measures installed within a road or street right of way or easement accepted for maintenance by a governmental agency. Section 23-248 Erosion and sedimentation control plans 6) Any person engaged in land disturbing activity who fails to file a Plan in accordance with the Ordinance or who conducts a land disturbing activity except in accordance with provisions of an approved Plan and/or the permit conditions shall be deemed in violation of this article. Section 23-250 Inspections and investigations states, (a) Agents and officials, or other qualified persons authorized by the county, will periodically inspect the sites of land disturbing activity to ensure compliance with the Act, this Ordinance, or rules or orders adopted or issued pursuant to this Ordinance, and to determine whether the activity is being conducted in accordance with the Plan and whether the measures required in the Plan are effective in controlling erosion and sediment resulting from land disturbing activity. Notice of the right to inspect shall be included in the notification of Plan approval. (b) If through inspection it is determined that a person engaged in land disturbing activity has failed to comply with the Act, this Ordinance, or rules or orders adopted or issued pursuant to this Ordinance, or has failed to comply with an approved Plan or permit conditions, a notice of violation shall be served upon that person by registered or certified mail or other means reasonably calculated to give actual notice. The notice shall set forth the measures necessary to achieve compliance with the Plan, specify a reasonable time period within which such measures must be completed, and warn that failure to correct the violation within the time period will result in additional civil and criminal penalties for a continuing violation. However, no time period for compliance need be given for failure to submit an erosion control Plan for approval or for obstructing, hampering or interfering with an authorized representative while in the process of carrying out his official duties. If the person engaged in land disturbing activity fails to comply within the time specified, enforcement action shall be initiated. Section 23-251 Penalties (a) Civil penalties. (1) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Ordinance, or rules or orders adopted or issued pursuant to this Ordinance, or order adopted or issued \ pursuant to this Ordinance or the Act by the commission, or who initiates or continues a land disturbing activity for which an erosion control Plan is required except in accordance with the terms, conditions, and provisions of an approved plan, shall be subject to a civil penalty. The maximum civil penalty for a violation is $5,000.00 per calendar day. A civil penalty may be assessed from the date of the violation. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation. The person alleged to be in violation will be notified of the violation by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or other means reasonably calculated to give actual notice. The notice shall describe the violation with reasonable particularity, specify a reasonable time period within which the violation must be corrected, and warn that failure to correct the violation within the time period will result in the assessment of a civil penalty or other enforcement action. If, after the allotted time period has expired, the violator has not completed corrective action, a civil penalty may be assessed from the date of the notice of violation. However, no time period for compliance need be given for failure to submit an erosion control Plan for approval or for obstructing, hampering or interfering with an authorized representative while in the process of carrying out his official duties. (2) The County Manager or his designee shall determine the amount of the civil penalty to be assessed under this subsection and shall notify the person who is assessed the civil penalty of the amount of the penalty and the reason for assessing the penalty. In determining the amount of the penalty the County Manager or his designee shall consider the degree and extent of harm caused by the violation and the cost of rectifying the damage, the amount of money the violator saved by noncompliance, whether the violation was committed willfully, and the prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with this article and shall direct the violator to either pay the assessment or contest the assessment within 30 days after the receipt of the notice of assessment, by written demand for a hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. Notice of the assessment shall be by registered or certified mail or other means reasonably calculated to give actual notice. (b) Criminal Penalties. Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of this article, or rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to this article, or who knowingly or willfully initiates or continues a land disturbing activity for which an erosion control plan is required except in accordance with terms, conditions, and provisions or an approved plan, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $5,000.00 per calendar day. Section 23-252 Inlunctive relief (a) Whenever the governing body has reasonable cause to believe that any person is violating or threatening to violate this article or any rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to this article, or any term, condition, or provision of an approved erosion control plan, it may, either before or after the institution of any other action or proceeding authorized by this article, institute a civil action in the name of the county, for injunctive relief to restrain the violation or threatened violation. The action shall be brought in the superior court of the county. (b) Upon determination by a court that an alleged violation is occurring or is threatened, it shall enter such orders or judgments as are necessary to abate the violation to ensure that restoration is performed, or to prevent the threatened violation. The institution of an action for injunctive relief under this section shall not relieve any party to such proceedings from any civil or criminal penalty prescribed for violations of this article. Corrective measure(s) needed and Time to Comply: Within one (1) working day of receipt of this Notice of Violation you must set up the required preconstruction meeting. Within 3 days of receipt of this Notice of Violation you must install the erosion control as per the approved plan and permit conditions. Please be aware that Section(s) 23-235 (e) and Section 23-235 (0, General Permit's states, "Any and all applicable intermediate inspections may be held in any trade if any land disturbing activity is found not to be incompliance with any part of this article. And Building finals and/or certifications of occupancy may not be issued if any land disturbing activity is found not to be in compliance with any part of this article. A civil penalty in the amount of $5,000 has automatically been assessed for this violation. If the deadlines for corrective measures are not met, an additional daily $5,000 civil penalty will be assessed. Once the preconstruction meeting has taken place and the inlet protection has been correctly installed you will have the opportunity to appeal this assessment. You can contact me at (910) 798-7184 regarding the required compliance action or to request an appeal of this Notice of Violation once the preconstruction meeting has taken place and all repairs have been made onsite Sincerely, Beth Easley Wetherill Soil Erosion Specialist New Hanover County cc: Chris Coudriet, Assistant County Manager Jim Iannucci, P.E., County Engineer Kemp Burpeau, NHC Deputy County Attorney Mark Boyer, NHC Public Information John Fullerton, City of Wilmington Zoning Jo=Casmer,-N.C-DENR_W ater-Quality John Kuske, PE Smith Creek Retail. LLC Permit: SW8970105 Owner- Project: Smith Creek Retail LLC Inspection Date: 02/07/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint Inspection Summary: Part of the DWQ file was missing. Engineer provided copies of the missing documents and plans. File Review Is the permit active? Signed copy of the Engineers certifcation is in the file? Signed copy of the Operation & Maintenance Agreement is in the file? Copy of the recorded deed restrictions is in the file? Comment: He will submit deed restrictions for the lot that is not sold. Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ Page:2 /1 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: SW8970105 Effective: 03/26/10 Expiration: 03/11/17 Owner: Smith Creek Retail LLC Project: Smith Creek Station County: New Hanover Off Of Eastwood Racine Government Ctr Dr Region: Wilmington Wilmington NC 28405 Contact Person: Henry E Miller Title: Phone: 910-256-3377 Directions to Project: Approx. 0.30 miles east from intersection of Market Street and Eastwood Road. Type of Project: Slate Stormwater - HD - Detention Pond Drain Areas: 1 - (Smith Creek) (03-06-23 ) ( C;Sw) 2 - (Smith Creek) (03-06-23 ) ( C;Sw) On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: SW8071007 Hd Development of Maryland Inc - The Home Depot - Smith Creek Station Tract No. 1 R (3rd Revision) SW8071008 Kohl's Department Stores Inc - Kohl's Department Store SW8070315 Eastwood Hotel Group LLC - Hampton Inn Smith Creek Station Outparcel 1A SW8100303 Wild Creek LLC - Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar Eastwood Road SW8000719 Clos Properties LLC - Land Rover Cape Fear SW8000840 Stone Investments LLC- Alphagraphics Op#3 Inspection Date: 02107/2011 Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 10:30 AM Primary Inspector: Kelly Johnson Phone: 919-733-5083 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Complaint Permit Inspection Type: State Stormwater Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: State Stormwater (See attachment summary) Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Page: 1 Oct. 5. 2007 9:36AM Lat Purser & Associates Inc. No.4414 P. 1 6600 Six Forks Road a Suite 103 • Raleigh, NC 27616 phone: 919.844,2044 • fax: 919.844.2042 www.latpurser.com To: David Cox From: Lisa Lewis Fam 910-350-2004 Pages: 3 Company: NCDENR Date: 10/5/07 Re: Notice of Violation-2007-PC-0542 Smith Creek Station Mr. Cox I have enclosed the accepted bid for repairs noted in the above referenced notice of violation. Repairs will begin next week and once completed we request that the ponds are re -inspected with Southeast Pond Stocking and I. Should you have any questions please contact me at (919)844-2044 ext. 3 or (919)605-5648 my cell. Performance ftond the Promise 61nce 1961. octe0ct. 5. 2007 9:36Ak&,Lat Purser & Associates Inc. 1(910)253-o(No.4414 P. 22 SOUTHEAST POND LLC "For all your pond needs above and below water!" 10/04107 Dear Lisa I have spoken with David.Cox from the state about the violations and I have also gone by and checked out the pond, and there has been damage to the forebay berm, as well as to the outlet of pond 2. The forebay channel has eroded and is much bigger than designed. Mr. Cox stated that we could use rip -rap to fill the gap, since the pond is already full of water. So we will repair the area by pacing erosion fabric in the bottom of the gap and then covering the area with rip -rap to bring it back to level. The outlet pipe has two different types of pipe that are not sealed properly, causing erosion around the pipe. To fix this we will have to dig out around the structure to expose the pipe. We will then enclose the pipe junction in concrete to stop the leak, back fill, and then dress it up with rip -rap. As well we will fill the scam in the pipe with hydraulic cement Any disturbed area will be reseeded and covered with erosion mat and rip -rap will be replaced around the outlet. I also recommend adding some additional rip -rap to the two inlet structures. The eroded areas of ponds 1 & 2 will be repaired by bringing in topsoil to level the area and allow a place for the grass to get hold. The area will be seeded with coastal lawn mix and then covered with excelsior erosion control mat. If you would prefer that we use sod add $1,200.00 to the quote below. On pond 1, the state mentioned that the forebay berm could not be seen and it cannot be seen even though the pond level is quite low. The violation report marks this as not evaluated and did not require a fix to be in compliance with this violation report. We might want to consider doing this in the future to avoid a potential violation. To repair this we can add riprap onto the existing berm to bring the berm up to the normal pond level. As well, you mention re -designing the inlet on pond 2. Again this would be a good idea to correct but was not required and I do feel with the repair with rip -tap will stop the erosion. If you would like a quote for either of those let me know, but it is not a require fix in this violation report. If you would like us to do the work we should be able to start within 1 week of receipt of a deposit check, which for this job would be 25% down and the rest within )5 days of completion. It will rake approximately 2 days to complete the major repair work, and maybe another day or 2 to get all the erosion spots fixed. Also, I will pick the trash and clean the outlets, etc. as soon as you say go (no deposit necessary). Oct COct. 5. 2007 9:36AW... k,Lat Purser & Associates Inc. 1(910)253-0(No•4414 P. 33 The cost for this process is as follows: Pipe & Berm repair (equip.& labor) $2,500.00 Rip -rap, grass seed, staples erosion mat, erosion fabric topsoil $4,500.00 Labor $1,000.00 Tax _M03.75 Total Repair $8,303.75 Let me know if you would like me to proceed. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Rick Stuckman, manager t Southeast'Pond Stocking, Ilc 11090 Hwy 421 North Currie, NC. 28435 Of -Tice & fax: 910,253.7880 farm: 910.283,1428 seoondsQ..minds r�ina.com www.seponds,com [0 J'�Jor - FOR: NCDENR P. 01 TRANSACTION REPORT OCT-05-2007 FRI 09:37 AM 9103502004 RECEIVE DATE START SENDER RX TIME PAGES TYPE NOTE M# DP OCT-05 09:36 AM 919 844 2042 1105" 3 FAX RX OK U.S. Postal ServiceTM CERTIFIED MAIL. RECEIPT (DonlRstic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Provided) _ ... __._.____.......aa..e. website at www.usPs.comm m OFFS CUDALL U%D S Postage $ i.� Coe0led Fee 2� S, iti O O Retum Recelpt Fee Required) Pe p A Here (Endorsement O ri ResMcled DelNery Fee (Endorsemenl Required) ! CO M Total Postage &Fees $ S- 3$'a G.( -0 n pQ Sent o ` pwt��a'2.. �..—_4. ........-. ■ Complefe items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: µ e . C 6,: 6 )u,!le. Sm IT—tt c'i k S771T7o.J P O. 13ox ¢-z— We-tGo+rs�rllo d ti r��0 ❑ Agent ❑ Addressee C. D. Is delivey address different from item 17 ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No 3. arvice Type ^Pertffied Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered O'Retum Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) O Yes 2. (Ems rffornr 7006 0810 0004 4480 9308 (fiansler /rom service label) PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02- 154o UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE I I I I I I First-QasL Mail Postage & PUS e PS No. G--1 D Paid • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box NCDENR /3wr'/5—/1�c— 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, N.C. 28405 m "HIMIM Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins Director Division of Water Quality September 5, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL #7006 0810 0004 4480 9308 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Gene Miller Smith Creek Station, LLC P.O. Box 42 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION/ Notice of Intent to Enforce NOV-2007-PC-0542 Smith Creek Station Stormwater Permit No. SW8 970105 New Hanover County Dear Mr. Miller: On August 14, 2007, Pat Durrett performed a Compliance Inspection of the subject project, located Home Depot off of Racine Dr, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The inspection was performed to determine the status of compliance with Stormwater Permit Number SW8 970105, issued to you on March 11, 1997. The project has been found in violation of Stormwater Permit Number SW8 970105, issued pursuant to the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1000. The violations found are: 1. Violations of State Stromwater Permit No. SW8 970105 (Section II (3) (c, d, e, & f)): The permittee shall at all times 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: C. Mowing and revegetafion of side sloped. D. Immediate repair of eroded areas. E. Maintenance of side slopes in accordance with approved plans and specifications; F. Debris removal and unclogging of out structure, once device and catch basins and piping. On the inspection date it was noted that in pond #2 the forebay berm between the forebay and the main pond has been "blown -out'. This was noted in inspections of June 2004 and January 2006 and to date, it has not been repaired. There was also some moderate erosion on the sideslopes of pond# 1 & #2 as well as debris on the trash rack and inlet ports of the outlet structure. The outlet structure of pond #1 was filled with excessive trash and algae and the orifice was plugged causing high water levels in the pond. Due to the high water levels, the condition of the berm between the forebay and main pond could not be determined. To correct these violations you must: 1. Provide a written "Plan of Action" which outlines the actions you will take to correct the violation(s) and a time frame for completion of those actions, on or before October 5, 2005. Repair the berm between the forebay and main pond and bring it back to original approve specifications. hCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone (910) 796-7215 Customer Service Wilmington Regional Office Internet: Fax (910) 350-2004 1-877623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Regded/10% Post Consumer Paper Date: September 5, 2007 Project Name: Smith Creek Station� Stormwater Permit No. SWS 970105 Failure to provide the "Plan of Action" by October 5, 2007 or to correct the violations by the date designated in the "Plan of Action", are considered violations of 15A NCAC 2H.1000, and may result in the initiation of enforcement action which may include recommendations for the assessment of civil and criminal penalties, pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call David Cox at (910) 796-7215. Edward Beck Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section EB:Adwc S:AWQS\STORMWAT\NOTICE\970105Sept07 cc: Beth Wetherill (NH County Engineering Dept) Shelton Sullivan (NPS Assistance & Compliance) David Cox (DWQ) WiRO files HIGH DENSITY -= - - - STATE-STORMWATER INSPECTION -REPORT Project Name: Smith Creek Station Permit No: SW8970105 Expiration date: 3/11/07 Contact Person: Gene Miller Smith Creek Station LLC P.O. Box 42 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Phone No: County: New Hanover Center of Project GPS: Lat: 340 14' 33.8"N Long: 770 51' 53.5 "W Facility Address: Racine Dr. City: Wilmington Zip: 28405 (If multiple basins exist, specify basin(s): Pond # 1 (north end of Home Depot Pond # 2 off of Racine next to Kohls & Home Dermot Entry time: 10:30 am ® pm ❑ Exit time: 11:10 am ❑ pm ❑ Date: 8/14/07 Method of Treatment: (check one) ® Wet Detention ❑ Dry Detention ❑ Bioretention ❑ Wetland ❑ Sandfilter ❑ Swale ❑ Pocket Wetland ❑ Level Spreader ❑ Permeable Pavement ❑ Infiltration Basin Other: ❑ Receiving Waters: UT to Spring Branch & Smith Creek . Classification: C-Sw River Basin: Cape Fear GENERAL QUESTIONS FILE REVIEW 1. A signed copy of the Engineer's certification is in the files: 2. A signed copy of the Operation & Maintenance Agreement is in the files: 3. A copy of the recorded deed restrictions is in the files: SITE VISIT 1. Drainage area is consistent with the permit: 2. Built -upon area to drainage area is consistent with the permit: 3. All built -upon area (as permitted) is graded such that the runoff drains to the system: 4. The outlet structure is located per the approved plans: 5. The trash rack is provided on the outlet/bypass structure: 6. The trash rack is free of debris and excess trash: 7. All slopes are grassed with permanent vegetation: 8. Vegetated slopes are no steeper than 3:1 9. The inlets are located per the approved plans and do not cause short-circuiting of the system: YES NO NA NE ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ YES NO NA NE 10. Access points are dear and well maintained: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 11. Forebay is free of excessive sediment: ❑ ❑ ❑ 12. Banks are stable with no erosion present: ❑ ® ❑ ❑ 13. Vegetation and trash have been removed as needed: ❑ ® ❑ ❑ 14. Drawdown device is correctly sized per the approved plans: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 15. Grass is mowed (not scalped) as required: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 16. All required parts of the system are provided (such as vegetated shelf and a forebay): ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 17. The swale or outlet bypass is in the correct place and is in good condition: ❑ ❑ ❑ CO 18. Vegetated shelf is 6:1 and properly vegetated: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 19. Invasive species/tree control is provided as needed ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 20. Tree pruning, mulch and plant replacement are provided as needed in the bioretention basin: ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 21. Permeable pavement has had regular sweeping and vacuuming: ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 22. Gravel replacement is performed as needed: ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 23. Excessive landscape debris (grass clippings, leaves, & sediment) are controlled: ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 24. Large stemmed vegetation is kept off of the level spreader: ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 25. Sediment and debris is removed from behind the lip of the level spreader on a routine basis: ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 26. Maintenance records are available for inspection: ❑ ❑ ❑ 19 HIGH _DENSITY STATE STORMWATER INSPECTION REPORT Project Name: Smith Creek Station Permit No: SW8970105 Expiration date: 3/11/07 Contact Person: Gene Miller Smith Creek Station, LLC P.O. Box 42, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Phone No: County: New Hanover Center of Project GPS: Lat: 34° 14' 33.8"N Long: 770 51' 53.5 "W Facility Address: _ Racine Dr. City: Wilmington Zip: 28405 (If multiple basins exist, specify basin(s): Pond # 1 (north end of Home Depot Pond # 2 off of Racine next to Kohls & Home Depot Entry time: 10:30 am ® pm ❑ Exit time: 11:10 am ® pm ❑ Date: 8/14/07 Method of Treatment: (check one) ® Wet Detention ❑ Dry Detention ❑ Bioretention ❑ Wetland ❑ Sandfilter ❑ Swale ❑ Pocket Wetland ❑ Level Spreader ❑ Permeable Pavement ❑ Infiltration Basin Other: ❑ Receiving Waters: UT to Spring Branch & Smith Creek . Classification: C-Sw River Basin: Cape Fear GENERAL QUESTIONS FILE REVIEW YES NO NA NE 1. A signed copy of the Engineer's certification is in the files: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 2. A signed copy of the Operation & Maintenance Agreement is in the files: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 3. A copy of the recorded deed restrictions is in the files: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ SITE VISIT 1. Drainage area is consistent with the permit: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 2. Built -upon area to drainage area is consistent with the permit: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 3. All built -upon area (as permitted) is graded such that the runoff drains to the system: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 4. The outlet structure is located per the approved plans: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 5. The trash rack is provided on the outlet/bypass structure: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 6. The trash rack is free of debris and excess trash: ❑ ® ❑ ❑ 7. All slopes are grassed with permanent vegetation: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 8. Vegetated slopes are no steeper than 3:1 ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 9. The inlets are located per the approved plans and do not cause short-circuiting of the system: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ YES NO 1A NE 10. Access points are clear and well maintained: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 11. Forebay is free of excessive sediment: ❑ ❑ ❑ 12. Banks are stable with no erosion present: ❑ ® ❑ ❑ 13. Vegetation and trash have been removed as needed: ❑ ® ❑ ❑ 14. Drawdown device is correctly sized per the approved plans: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 15. Grass is mowed (not scalped) as required: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 16. All required parts of the system are provided (such as vegetated shelf and a forebay): ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 17. The Swale or outlet bypass is in the correct place and is in good condition: ❑ ❑ ❑ 18. Vegetated shelf is 6:1 and properly vegetated: ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 19. Invasive species/tree control is provided as needed ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 20. Tree pruning, mulch and plant replacement are provided as needed in the bioretention basin: ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 21. Permeable pavement has had regular sweeping and vacuuming: ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 22. Gravel replacement is performed as needed: ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 23. Excessive landscape debris (grass clippings, leaves, & sediment) are controlled: ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 24. Large stemmed vegetation is kept off of the level spreader: ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 25. Sediment and debris is removed from behind the lip of the level spreader on a routine basis: ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 26. Maintenance records are available for inspection: ❑ ❑ ❑ COMMENTS: (each NO answer should have a comment) Several items of concern were noted during the inspection. They are as follows: 1. Pond #2's forebay berm does not go across the entire pond as shown in the plans. This item was addressed in letters to you dated June 28, 2004 and January 13, 2006. You indicated in a fax to Gary Beecher on Feburary 13, 2006 at that time that the deficiency would be taken care of. To date, it has not been addressed. You should at once, inspect the forebay and berm. It must be repaired and returned to the original approved specifications. 2. In the same notice, you were advised to repair the hole behind the outlet box by filling it in then stabilizing it with either grass or sod. The repair appeared to be made by filling the hole in with large rock or riprap. This is acceptable, however, frequent inspection should made to be sure that it does not erode any further. 3. There is some moderate erosion on the sideslopes of pond #2 that should be repaired. 4. The outlet structure should be kept clear and free of trash and debris. S. Pond #1 had some mild to moderate erosion that should be repaired. 6. The status of the forebay and berm could not be determined. Flows were relatively high given the extremely dry and hot conditions we have been experiencing. The pond should be designed to drawdown within 2-5 days of the rainfall event. This is usually indicative of a blocked orifice. 7. The outlet structure had a reduced flow going through it due to the orifice being partially plugged. This should be inspected and kept clean and free of excessive trash and debris. B. Inside the outlet structure was filled with excessive trash and algae. Provide Pictures of site (insert here): out in pond #2 moderate erosion on embankment and sideslopes AL tv EM :-;0811472007' 08 4/2007-- -Ti 14/200 - i M n. I 08/1 L]L: ,� r _\ c#K a�'-ma's S k�nss'- _.�S stm y� ft tz ✓'i£.. 3,'�. /ram ,,...> Er�dmrv...l�.:1 4, 1� 3r£_.--s/i�°"b.� / _ A.,- .,. +fir. _..-.� �- •E'x �. L. + � t ` r�l4fOU Feb.13. 2006 9:16PM Lat Purser & Associates Inc. , • J I No.0666 P. 1 6600 Six.Forks Road • Suite 103 • Raleigh, NC 27615 phone: 919.844.2044 • fax: 919.844.2042 Fax www.latpurser.com To: From: Mark Pitney Fax: , C �� —J--y Zb 0 Y- Pages: i — Company. Date: Re: Pr fcl 910loT— Perfoimanee Beyond the Promise Since 1961. n Feb. 13. 2006 9:17PM Lit Purser & Associates Inc, No.0666 P. 2 Lat i Mrw am W NI' - 1 6600 Six Forks Road February 13, 2006 Suite 103 Mr. Gary Beecher N.C. Division of Water Quality Raleigh 127 Cardinal Drive North Carolina Wilmington, N.C. 28405 27615 Re: Notice Of Inspection Telephone: Smith Creek Station 919saa 20sa Property # SW6 970105 Facsimile: 919.8aa.2042 Dear Gary, In response to your notice of inspections, copy attached, I can report to you Charlotte that as of this date we just received and accepted a proposal to make the Jacksonville necessary repairs as noted. Since Glen Garrett, Retention Pond Services, Is not in town today we will not be able to verify to you the date when these Orlando repairs will be made. He will be in the office tomorrow and will send you Raleigh confirmation at that time. COMMERCIAL Please call me 9 you need any other information in responds to this matter, Thank you. REAL ESTATE: Development Services Property Management Sincerely, Retail Services 7 Office Services Commercial Brokerage Pitney Og/OFeb. 13. 20065 9.17PtA 91(L1t Purser & Associates Inc. stall No.0666 P. 3002/003 Mr. Gene Miller Smith Creek Station, LLC Post Office Box 42 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 9111 �-- / DO I If Michael r. Earley, coventii5 William G. Ross Jr., Seaemy North Cana Deparnent of Environment and Naeval Resources January 13, 2006 NOTICE OF INSPECTION: Smith Creek Station Stormwater Project No. SW8 970105 New Hanover County Dear Mr. Miller. Alan W. Klime7, P. E. Dlreclor Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins, 0oouty Director Division al Water Quality RECEIVED JAN ? 6 2005 Please find attached a copy of the completed form entitled "Stormwater Compliance Inspection Report". The report summarizes the findings of.a recent inspection of the projecea stormwater controls conducted on January 12, 2006 to determine compliance with Stormwater Permit Number SW8 $70105 issued on June 15, 2000. A summary of the findings and comments are noted under Section 4 of the report. Please inform this Office in writing before February 13, 2006 of the specific actions that will be undertaken and the time frame required to correct the deficiencies. Failure to provide the requested information, when required, may initiate enforcement action. If you have any questions please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796-7397. Sincerely, Gary Bdedlher Environmental Technician EB/ghb: S:IWQSISTORMWATIINSPECT1970105.Jan06 cc:dast�r�t Wilmington Regional OHlce Beth Wetherill (New Hanover County Inspections) Danny Smith (NPS Assistance & Compliance Unit) N. C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension (910) 796.7z15 customer Setvim Wllrrdngton Regional Office Wilmington. Ne 2eatis (910) 350.200d Fax 1-a77.6236748 02/OFeb. 13. _20065 9.17Pq 91iLat Purser ..& .Associates Inc. Stall No.1666 1. �001/003 NORRIS, KUSKE & TUNSTALL John S. Tunstall, P.E. J. Phillip Norris, P.E. Kent P. Harrell, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. James T. Pyrife, E. JohnJ.A. A. Kumke, P.E. 902 Market Street • Wi mirgton, NC 2NOl-4733 a Phone (910) 343-9853 • Fax (910) 343 9604 E-Mall: offKe Znkeeng.com LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To: Usa Lewis Date: February2, 2006 Job No. 97112, 00121 & 03116 subject: Smith Creek Station Stormwater Permit SW8 97010S Wilmington, NC WE ARE SENDING YOU VIA FAX ® ATTACHED ❑ UNDER SEPARATE COVER SHOP DRAWINGS O ❑ PRINTS ❑ TRACINGS ❑ SPECIFICATIONS ❑ DISKS Q COPY OF LETTER F�(jCltue(RA#"SMIT -fi mwiit liti3jlABER OF i"�ACsE ' CMG T C( tecettrt s n „Y�b` REM COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION 1 01-13-06 Copy of Stonnwater Compriance Inspection Report from Gary Beecher @ DENR 0 AS REQUESTED ® FOR YOUR USE ❑ FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT ❑ FOR APPROVAL ❑ FOR BIDS DUE ❑ YOUR PRINTS LOANED TO US REMARKS: Hank Miller asked that I fax this to you and for you to give him a call. Thanks, CC: sIGwD John A. Kuske, III, P.E. / asn CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED: Information contained In this document is privileged and confidential, Imended for the soleuse of the addressee. If you are not the addressee or the person responsible for delivering it to the addressee you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this document is strictly prohibited. If you have received thts document In error ptoeee Immediately notify the sender and return to the address above. OE/OFeb. 11 20065 9:174A 91(Lat Purser & Associates Inc. stall No.0666 P. 5003/003 STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT 1. Project Name: Smith Creek Station Project Number: 970105 Control Measure: Water Body: Smith Creek Classification: Directions to site: Racine Drive in Wilmington 2. Inspection Date: January 12, 2006 Weather Conditions: Warm & Dry (70's) 3. Compliance Issues: Smkh Creek Station SW 970105 January 13, 2006 Wet Pond "C SW' (a) The Stormwater Pond in general looks pretty good. Slopes are well grassed and not eroding. The outlet structure has a large hole behind the outlet box. It also appears that a section of the fore -bay has been blown out. . 4. Required Actions: (Explain each deficiency and what needs to be done to bring the system back into compliance) (a) Repair the halo behind the outlet box. The hole must be filled then stabilized with either grass or sod. (b) Inspect the fore -bay of the pond to insure that it is still intact If a section has blown out, it must be repaired to meet the original permitted requirements for the pond. Inspector. Gary Beecher Water Quality/Wilmington Regional Office: (910) 796-7397 EB/ghb: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\970105.Jan06 4 Michael R Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 7 r 1 T January 13, 2006 Mr. Gene Miller Smith Creek Station, LLC Post Office Box 42 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 NOTICE OF INSPECTION: Smith Creek Station Stormwater Project No. SW8 970105 New Hanover County Dear Mr. Miller: Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality Please find attached a copy of the completed form entitled "Stormwater Compliance Inspection Report". The report summarizes the findings of a recent inspection of the project's stormwater controls conducted on January 12, 2006 to determine compliance with Stormwater Permit Number SW8 970105 issued on June 15, 2000. A summary of the findings and comments are noted under Section 4 of the report. Please inform this Office in writing before February 13, 2006 of the specific actions that will be undertaken and the time frame required to correct the deficiencies. Failure to provide the requested information, when required, may initiate enforcement action. If you have any questions please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796-7397. Sincerely, Gary 136edher Environmental Technician EB/ghb: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\970105.Jan06 cc: John Kuske(Andrew & Kuske) Wilmington Regional Office Beth Wetherill (New Hanover County Inspections) Danny Smith (NPS Assistance & Compliance Unit) N. C. Division Water Quality 127 Cardinal ;A of Drive Extension (910) 796-7215 Customer Service � Wilmington Regional Office Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 350.2004 Fax 1-877-623-6748 NUDEN- Smith Creek Station SW 970105 January 13, 2006 STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT 1. Project Name: Smith Creek Station Project Number: 970105 Control Measure: Wet Pond Water Body: Smith Creek Classification: "C SW" Directions to site: Racine Drive in Wilmington 2. Inspection Date: January 12, 2006 Weather Conditions: Warm & Dry (70's) 3. Compliance Issues: (a) The Stormwater Pond in general looks pretty good. Slopes are well grassed and not eroding. The outlet structure has a large hole behind the outlet box. It also appears that a section of the fore -bay has been blown out. 4. Required Actions: (Explain each deficiency and what needs to be done to bring the system back into compliance) (a) Repair the hole behind the outlet box. The hole must be filled then stabilized with either grass or sod. (b) Inspect the fore -bay of the pond to insure that it is still intact. If a section has blown out, it must be repaired to meet the original permitted requirements for the pond. Inspector: Gary Beecher Water Quality/Wilmington Regional Office: (910) 796-7397 EB/ghb: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\970105.Jan06 2 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources June 28, 2004 Mr. Gene Miller Smith Creek Station, LLC PO Box 42 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 NOTICE OF INSPECTION Smith Creek Station Stormwater Project No. SW8 970105 New Hanover County Dear Mr. Miller: Alan W. Klimek, P.E.,Director Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality Please find attached a copy of the completed form entitled "Stormwater Compliance Inspection Report". The report summarizes the findings of a recent inspection of the project's stormwater controls conducted on April 29, 2004 to determine compliance with Stormwater Permit Number SW8 970105 issued on June 15, 2000. A summary of the findings and comments are noted under Section 4 of the report. Please inform this Office in writing before July 30, 2004 of the specific actions that will be undertaken and the time frame required to correct the deficiencies. Failure to provide the requested information, when required, may initiate enforcement action. If you have any questions please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910)395-3900 Sincerely, Gary Beecher Environmental Technician RSS/ghb: S:\WCS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\970105 cc: Wilmington Regional Office Gary Beecher wAA N. C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension (910) 395-3900 Customer service e1''F' Wilmington Regional Office Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 350-2004 Fax 1 800 623-7748 NN ENR r STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Project Name: Smith Creek Station Project Number: 970105 Control Measure: Wet Pond Water Body: Smith Creek Classification: "C Sw" Directions to site: Racine Drive, Wilmington 2. Inspection Date: April 29, 2004 Weather Conditions: 3. Compliance Issues: Warm and Dry (70's) Y N ❑ ❑ The drainage area (including offsite) and built -upon area to the permitted system are per the approved plan. No unpermitted offsite drainage enters the system. ❑ ❑ All the built -upon area associated with the project is graded such that the runoff drains to the system. ❑ ❑ For ponds/infiltration, the outlet/bypass structure relative elevations are per the approved plan. (Must be verified via as -built surrey if in question). ❑ ❑ The inlets and outlet structure are located per the approved plans and do not cause short-circuiting. ®❑ A trash rack is provided over the outlet weir and orifice. ®❑ All slopes are grassed with permanent vegetation and are not eroding. ❑ ❑ Vegetated slopes are no steeper than 3:1. ❑ ❑ The approximate amount of permitted surface area has been provided. (Must be verified via as -built survey or designer's certification.) ❑ ❑ Required drawdown devices are correctly sized per the approved plans. All required design depths are provided. ❑ M All required parts of the system are provided, such as a vegetated shelf, and a forebay. The designer's certification has been submitted. EJ ❑ ❑ The required deed restrictions are correctly recorded and submitted. ❑ ❑ The number of lots or outparcels is per the permitted amount. ❑ ❑ The built -upon area on the lots or outparcels does not appear to exceed the maximum amount (must be verified via as -built survey if in question) ❑ ❑ Curb outlet swales are constructed, located properly, are 100' long and have dense vegetated cover. ❑ ❑ The road, cul-de-sac, parking lot and sidewalk widths are per the approved plan. ❑ ® Required maintenance is being performed. ❑ ❑ Outparcels have their own offsite permit. ❑ ❑ For low density projects, roadside swales are 3:1, vegetated and stable. ❑ ❑ For low density projects, there are no unpermitted pipes on the project. 4. Required Actions: (Explain each deficiency and what needs to be done to bring the system back into compliance) (a) The Fore -Bay in the pond has blown -out, this must be re -built and re- established as soon as possible. (b) The rest of the pond looks good the slopes are well grassed and stable. Inspector: Gary Beecher Water Quality/Wilmington Regional Office: (910) 395-3900 Ext 222 RSS/ghb: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\970105 ;51 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr. Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 0 -.{ May 10, 2004 H.E. Miller III, Member/Manager Smith Creek Station, LLC PO Box 2046 Wilmington, NC 28402 NOTICE OF INSPECTION: Smith Creek Station Stormwater Project No. SW8 970105 New Hanover County Dear Mr. Miller: Alan W. Klimek, P.E.,Director Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality Please find attached a copy of the completed form entitled "Stormwater Compliance Inspection Report". The report summarizes the findings of a recent inspection of the project's stormwater controls conducted on April 29, 2004 to determine compliance with Stormwater Permit Number SW8 970105 issued on June 15, 2000. A summary of the findings and comments are noted under Section 4 of the report. Please inform this Office in writing before June 12, 2004, of the specific actions that will be undertaken and the time frame required to correct the deficiencies. Failure to provide the requested information, when required, may initiate enforcement action. If you have any questions please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, Gary Beecher Environmental Technician RSS/ghb: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\970105 cc: Wilmington Regional Office Gary Beecher IKW N. C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension (910) 395-3900 Customer Service At Wilmington Regional Office Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 350.2004 Fax 1 800 623-7748 95ENR STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Project Name: Smith Creek Station Project Number: 970105 Control Measure: Wet Pond Water Body: Smith Creek Classification: "C Sw" Directions to site: Racine Drive in Wilmington 2. Inspection Date: Weather Conditions 3. Compliance Issues: April 29, 2004 Warm and Dry (70's) Y N ❑ ❑ The drainage area (including offsite) and built -upon area to the permitted system are per the approved plan. No unpermitted offsite drainage enters the system. ❑ ❑ All the built -upon area associated with the project is graded such that the runoff drains to the system. ❑ ❑ For ponds/infiltration, the outlet/bypass structure relative elevations are per the approved plan. (Must be verified via as -built survey if in question). ®❑ The inlets and outlet structure are located per the approved plans and do not cause short-circuiting. ®❑ A trash rack is provided over the outlet weir and orifice. ®❑ All slopes are grassed with permanent vegetation and are not eroding. ❑ ❑ Vegetated slopes are no steeper than 3:1. ❑ ❑ The approximate amount of permitted surface area has been provided. (Must be verified via as -built survey or designer's certification.) ❑ ❑ Required drawdown devices are correctly sized per the approved plans. All required design depths are provided. ❑ ® All required parts of the system are provided, such as a vegetated shelf, and a forebay. ®❑ The designer's certification has been submitted. ❑ ❑ The required deed restrictions are correctly recorded and submitted. ❑ ❑ The number of lots or outparcels is per the permitted amount. ❑ ❑ The built -upon area on the lots or outparcels does not appear to exceed the maximum amount (must be verified via as -built survey if in question) ❑ ❑ Curb outlet swales are constructed, located properly, are 100' long and have dense vegetated cover. ❑ ❑ The road, cul-de-sac, parking lot and sidewalk widths are per the approved plan. ❑ ® Required maintenance is being performed. ❑ ❑ Outparcels have their own offsite permit. ❑ ❑ For low density projects, roadside swales are 3:1, vegetated and stable. ❑ ❑ For low density projects, there are no unpermitted pipes on the project. 4. Required Actions: (Explain each deficiency and what needs to be done to bring the system back into compliance) (a) The pond fore -bay has blown out, this must be re-established as soon as possible. (b) Other than the fore -bay problems, the pond looks good. Inspector: Gary Beecher Water Quality/Wilmington Regional Office: (910) 395-3900 Ext 222 RSS/ghb: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\970105 z �b O 0 NEW HANOVER CO Engineering Department 230 Market Place Drive, Suite 160 Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 TELEPHONE 910-798-7139 Beth Easley Wetherill, C.P.E.S.C. Soil Erosion Specialist April 19, 2004 Smith Creek Station, LLC 4530 Park Road, Suite 300 Charlotte, North Carolina 28209 Attention: Lat W. Purser, III CERTIFIED ,4P 11�-, t? l00Q RE: Notice of Violation of Land Disturbing Activity Grading Permit GP#: 28-03 - Kohls Description of Violation(s): You have failed to slope and stabilize or remove and stabilize the stockpiles generated from the Kohl's project as previously requested five (5) times in Inspection Reports. Dear Mr. Purser: This letter constitutes Notice of Violation of Section 23-236(a)(2), Section 23-237(2), Section 23-2480), Section 23-250(b), Section 23-251(a)(1), Section 23-251(a)(2), Section 23- 251.(a)(3), Section 23-251(b) and Section 23-252(a) of the New Hanover County's Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance. Section 23-236 Basic Control Objectives states: (a) Limits time of exposure. All land disturbing activity is to be planned and conducted to limit exposure to the shortest feasible time. Section 23-237 Mandatory Standards for Land Disturbing Activity states: (2) Graded Slopes and Fills. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, from zero to nineteen degrees, which can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control devices or structures. Only when approved by the county may slopes be steeper than two foot of run to one foot of rise. In any event, slopes left exposed will, within 15 working days or 30 calendar days, whichever is shorter, of completion of any phase of grading, be planted or otherwise provided with ground cover, devices, or structures sufficient to restrain erosion. Section 23-248 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans states: 0) Any person engaged in land disturbing activity who fails to file a plan in accordance with the ordinance or who conducts a land disturbing activity except in accordance with provisions of an approved plan shall be deemed in violation of this article. Section 23-250 Inspections and Investigations states: (b) If through an inspection it is determined that a person engaged in land disturbing activity has failed to comply with the act, this article, or rules or orders adopted or issued pursuant to this article, or has failed to comply with an approved plan, a notice of violation shall be served upon that person by registered or certified mail or other means reasonably calculated to give actual notice. The notice shall set forth the measures necessary to achieve compliance with the plan, specify a reasonable time period within which such measures must be completed, and warn that failure to correct the violation within the time period will result in additional civil and criminal penalties for a continuing violation. However, no time period for compliance need be given for failure to submit an erosion control plan for approval or for obstructing, hampering or interfering with an authorized representative while in the process of carrying out his official duties. If the person engaged in land disturbing activity fails to comply within the time specified, enforcement action shall be initiated. Section 23-251 Penalties states: (a)(1) Civil Penalties. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article, or rules or orders adopted or issued pursuant to this article, or order adopted or issued pursuant to this article by the commission, or who initiates or continues a land disturbing activity for which an erosion control plan is required except in accordance with the terms, conditions, and provisions of an approved plan, shall be subject to a civil penalty. The maximum civil penalty for a violation is $5,000.00 per calendar day. A civil penalty maybe assessed from the date of violation. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation. The person alleged to be in violation will be notified of the violation by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or other means reasonably calculated to give actual notice. The notice shall describe the violation with reasonable particularity, specify a reasonable time period within which the violation must be corrected, and warn that failure to correct the violation within the time period will result in the assessment of a civil penalty or other enforcement action. If, after the allotted time period has expired, the violator has not completed corrective action, a civil penalty Pa may be assessed from the date of the notice of violation. However, no time period for compliance need be given for failure to submit an erosion control plan for approval or for obstructing, hampering or interfering with an authorized representative while in the process of carrying out his official duties. Each day of continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation. Section 23-251 Penalties states: (a)(2) Civil Penalties. The County Manager or his designee, shall determine the amount of the civil penalty to be assessed under this subsection and shall notify the person who is assessed the civil penalty of the amount of the penalty and the reason for assessing the penalty. In determining the amount of the penalty the County Manager or his designee shall consider the degree and extent of harm caused by the violation and the cost of rectifying the damage, the amount of money the violator saved by noncompliance, whether the violation was committed willfully, and the prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with this article and shall direct the violator to either pay the assessment or contest the assessment within 30 days after the receipt of the notice of assessment, by written demand for a hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. Notice of the assessment shall be by registered or certified mail or other means reasonably calculated to give actual notice. Section 23-251(a)(3) Civil Penalties states: (a)(3) Civil Penalties. Any appeals from the determination of the Board of County Commissioners must be filed with the superior court of the county within 30 days following the Board's issuance of its final determination. If payment is not received or equitable settlement reached within 30 days after demand for payment is made, the matter shall be referred to the county attorney for institution of a civil action in the name of the county in the appropriate division of the general courts of justice for recovery of the penalty. A civil action must be filed within three years of the date the assessment was due. An assessment that is not contested is due when the violator is served with a notice of assessment. An assessment that is contested is due at the conclusion of the administrative and judicial review of the assessment. Section 23-251 Penalties states: (b) Criminal Penalties. Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of this article, or rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to this article, or who knowingly or willfully initiates or continues a land disturbing activity for which an erosion control plan is required except in accordance with terms, conditions, and provisions or an approved plan, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $5,000.00 per calendar day. 3 Section 23-252(a) Injunctive Relief states: Whenever the governing body has reasonable cause to believe that any person is violating or threatening to violate this article or any rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to this article, or any term, condition, or provision of an approved erosion control plan, it may, either before or after the institution of any other action or proceeding authorized by this article, institute a civil action in the name of the county, for injunctive relief to restrain the violation or threatened violation. The action shall be brought in the superior court of the county. Corrective measure(s) needed: Slope and stabilize the stockpile area or remove the stockpiles and stabilize the disturbed area within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this notice. You can contact Beth Easley Wetherill, Erosion Control Specialist, Engineering Department, 230 Market Place Drive, Suite 160, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403, (910) 798-7139, regarding the required compliance action. Sincerely, Beth Easley Wetherill NHC Soil Erosion Specialist cc: Dave Weaver, Assistant County Manager Gregory R. Thompson, P.E., County Engineer Kemp Burpeau, Deputy County Attorney Linda Lewis, DENR Stormwater Mark Boyer, NHC Public Information John Kuske, P.E., Norris, Kuske & Tunstall Pete Sessoms, W.R. Willis BEW/aj 0 2455 Paces Ferry Road, N.W. • Atlanta, GA 30339-4024 (770)433.8211 L IVED 1998 April 30, 1998 Linda Lewis State Of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Re: Stormwater Compliance Inspection Report Permit Number SW8 970105 Wilmington, North Carolina Dear Ms. Lewis: We are in receipt of your document dated April 6, 1998, referencing permit number SW8 970105, stormwarter compliance report. Please note that we have passed all pertinent information onto Jerry Timm, Project Manager for this site. He will be investigating the compliance deficiencies relating to Smith Creek Station and advising with updates. Should you need additional information, please contact Jerry Timm at 770-432-9912 or myself at 770-384-2926. Sincerely, IAd na Jamesinistrative Assistant USA %W. ou. Proud Sponsor State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office .lames B. Bunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary Division of Water Quality April 6, 1998 Mr. L. A. Smith, Vice President, Legal Home Depot, USA, Inc. 2455 Paces Ferry Road Atlanta, GA 30339 1� V2 N C 0 VON " E N R' NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: COMPLIANCE INSPECTION Smith Creek Station Stonnwater Project No. SW8 970105 New Hanover County Dear Mr. Smith: Please find attached a copy of the completed fonn entitled "Stornmater Compliance Inspection Report". The report summarizes the findings of a recent inspection of the project's Stonnwater controls conducted on April 3, 1998 to detennine compliance with Stolmwater Pennit Number SW8 970105 issued on September 25, 1997. A summary of the findings and comments are noted under Section 6 of the report. Please infonn this Office in writing before May 3, 1998 of the specific actions that will be undertaken and the time frame required to correct the deficiencies. Failure to provide the requested inforniation, when required, may initiate enforcement action. If you have any questions please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, �I I Linda Lewis Environmental Engineer RSS/arl: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\970105.APR cc: John A. Kuske, III, P.E. Centel Files Bradley Bennett Linda Lewis 127 Cardinal Dr. Est., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone 910-395-3900 FAX 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportuaih'Aflirnmtire Action Employer 50%recycled/10%pea-crosu,ner paper STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT 1. Project Name: Smith Creek Station Project Number: SW8 970105 Control Measure: Smith Creek Station, L.L.C. Water Body: Smith Creek Classification: "C Sw" Directions to site, address: Off Old Eastwood Road, at the intersection of Racine Drive, and Market Place Drive. .1 . 2. Inspection Date: April 3, 1998 Weather Conditions: Clear, sunny 3. Compliance Issues: 1. Pond 1: A. Outflow is clogged at orifice. B. No trash rack has been provided for the orifice per the approved plans. C. Junction box is exposed. 2. Pond 2: A. Erosion at outlet. B. No trash rack has been provided for the,orifice per the approved plans. 4. PE Certification Received? NO Deed Restrictions Received? NO 5. Required Actions: 1. Pond 1: A. Clear debris from outflow orifice. ' B. Cover orifice with a trash rack. C G rate or cover over Junction box. 2. Pond 2: A. Stabilize slopes with vegetation. A previous attempt at stabilization is noted, however the repairs do not extend to all areas in need. B. Cover orifice with a trash rack. 3. Submit PE Certification 4. Submit a copy of Deed Restrictions Inspector: Linda Lewis Water Quality/Wilmington Regional Office/(910) 395-3900 RSS/arl: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\INSPECT\970105.APR SW8 970105 Smith Creek Station Inspection 2/7/11 imimd • i i • COMMENTS: (each NO answer should have a comment) Several items of concern were noted during the inspection. They are as follows: 1. Pond #2's forebay berm does not go across the entire pond as shown in the plans. This item was addressed in letters to you dated June 28, 2004 and January 13, 2006. You indicated in a fax to Gary Beecher on Feburary 13, 2006 at that time that the deficiency would be taken care of. To date, it has not been addressed. You should at once, inspect the forebay and berm. It must be repaired and returned to the original approved specifications. 2. In the same notice, you were advised to repair the hole behind the outlet box by filling it in then stabilizing it with either grass or sod. The repair appeared to be made by filling the hole in with large rock or riprap. This is acceptable, however, frequent inspection should made to be sure that it does not erode any further. 3. There is some moderate erosion on the sideslopes of pond #2 that should be repaired. 4. The outlet structure should be kept clear and free of trash and debris. S. Pond #1 had some mild to moderate erosion that should be repaired. 6. The status of the forebay and berm could not be determined. Flows were relatively high given the extremely dry and hot conditions we have been experiencing. The pond should be designed to drawdown within 2-5 days of the rainfall event. This is usually indicative of a blocked orifice. 7. The outlet structure had a reduced flow going through it due to the orifice being partially plugged. This should be inspected and kept dean and free of excessive trash and debris. 8. Inside the outlet structure was filled with excessive trash and algae. Provide pictures of site (insert here): 08/14/2007 �L 08 14 2007 P' f` Uh 08/14/2007 N/14•/'20Q7 a _Flow reduced due to plugged orifice trash rack over orifice plugged with debris YES NO Compliant ❑ Non -Compliant ® NOV sent ❑ ❑ Date sent NOV# Inspectors name& signature: Pat C Durrett Date: 8/14/07