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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW8980412_CURRENT PERMIT_20220624 (2)STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET POST -CONSTRUCTION PERMITS PERMIT NO. SW8 DOC TYPE CURRENT PERMIT ❑ APPROVED PLANS ❑ HISTORICAL FILE ❑ COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION DOC DATE 2022 O 6 2`F YYYYMMDD ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary BRIAN WRENN Director June 24", 2022 Attn: Brenda H. Towles, Owner 6301 Towles Road Wilmington, NC 28409 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality Subject: Permit Renewal Post -Construction Stormwater Management Permit No. SW8 980412 Nawab Restaurant New Hanover County Dear Ms. Towles: The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources received a complete 8-year Permit Renewal Application for the subject permit on June 17', 2022. The Division is hereby notifying you that permit SW8 980412 has been renewed, updated, and re -issued on June 24'h, 2022, as attached. As requested, a copy of the current operation and maintenance agreement is also enclosed. Please be aware that die renewal and re -issuance of this stormwater permit does not imply that the site is currently in compliance. This permit shall be effective until August 28', 2030 and does not supersede any other agency permit that may be required. The project shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This permit does not impose new or increased stormwater control requirements; it clarifies the rules and requirements of this program to provide you with a better understanding of your obligations under this permit. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in future compliance problems. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to and approval by the Division. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing by filing a written petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAR). The written petition must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and must be filed with the OAH within thirty (30) days of receipt of this permit. You should contact the OAH with all questions regarding the filing fee (if a filing fee is required) and/or the details of the filing process at 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714, or via telephone at 919-431-3000, or visit their website at www.NCOAH.com. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. This project will be kept on file at the Wilmington Regional Office. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Dylan McPeake in Wilmington Regional Office, at (910) 796-7215 or (lyl-,m.mcpeake@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Ck WL4 5aBrian Wrenn, Director Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Enclosures: Attachment C—Permittingilistory Renewal Application Documents Copy of the current operation and maintenance agreement DESIDM: \\\Stormwater\Permits & Projects\ 1 998\980412 HD\2022 06 permit 980412 cc: Richard Morgan, Attorney; Morgan & Carter, PLLC Wilmington Regional Office Slormwater File rpl"wvallorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and land Resources Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Curdlnal Drive Extension I Wllmingtoq North Carolina 28405 910.796.7215 Post -Construction Stormwater Management Permit No. SW8 980412 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES POST -CONSTRUCTION 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 Brenda H. Towles Nawab Restraunt 6828 Market Street, Wilmington, New Hanover County FOR THE construction, operation and maintenance of an infiltration basin in compliance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2H .1000 (hereafter referred to as the "stormwater rules') as outlined in the application, approved stormwater management plans, supplement, calculations, operation and maintenance agreement, recorded documents, specifications, and other supporting data (the "approved plans and specifications') as attached and/or on file with and approved by the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (the "Division" or "DEMLR"). The project shall be constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with these approved plans and specifications. The approved plans and specifications are incorporated by reference and are enforceable part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 281", 2030 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations. The permit issued shall continue in force and effect until the permittee files a request with the Division for a permit modification, transfer, renewal, or rescission; however, these actions do not stay any condition. 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 for cause as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 15A NCAC 2H.1000 and NCGS 143-215.1 et.al. I. DESIGN STANDARDS This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of stormwater described in the application and other supporting data. 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 34,642 square feet of impervious area. 3. This basin must be operated with a 50' vegetated filter. Page 1 of 5 4. 5. r] Post -Construction Stormwater Management Permit No. SW8 980412 The tract will be limited to the amount of built -upon area indicated in Section 1.7 on page 2 of this permit, and per approved plans. 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. The runoff from all built -upon area within the permitted drainage area of this project must be directed into the permitted stormwater control system. The following design criteria have been permitted for the infiltration basin and must be provided and maintained at design condition: a. Drainage Area, acres: Onsite, ft2: Offsite, ft2: b. Total Impervious Surfaces, ft2: Building, ft2: Parking, ft2: Sidewalk, ft2: C. Design Storm, inches: d. Basin Depth, feet: e. Bottom Elevation, FMSL: f. Bottom Surface Area, ft2: g. Bypass Weir Elevation, FMSL: h. Permitted Storage Volume, ft3: i. Type of Soil: j. Expected Infiltration Rate, in/hr: k. Seasonal High -Water Table, FMSL: 1. Time to Draw Down, hours: M. Receiving Stream/River Basin: n. Stream Index Number: o. Classification of Water Body: II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE 1.5 65.340 None 34,642 4,400 28,352 1,890 8 4 44 3,533 48 24,214 Kureb Sand 6 41 13 Howe Creek / Cape Fear River 18-87-23 "SA, HQW" 1. 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 times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to assure the permitted stormwater system functions at the design condition. 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 revegetation 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 bypass structure, infiltration media, flow spreader, catch basins, piping and vegetated filter. g. A clear access path to the bypass structure must be available at all times. Page 2 of 5 Post -Construction Stormwater Management Permit No. SW8 980412 4. Records of maintenance activities must be kept and made available upon request to authorized personnel of DEMLR. The records will indicate the date, activity, name of person performing the work and what actions were taken. 5. The facilities shall be constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and the supporting documents attached to this permit and on file with the Division. 6. 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. 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. Access to the stormwater facilities shall be maintained via appropriate recorded easements at all times. 9. 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. 10. No person or entity, including the permittee, shall alter any component shown in the approved plans and specifications. Prior to the construction of any modification to the approved plans, the permittee shall submit to the Director, and shall have received approval for modified plans, specifications, and calculations including, but not limited to, those listed below. For changes to the project. or SCM that impact the certifications, a new or updated certifcation(s), as applicable, will be required and a copy must be submitted to the appropriate DEQ regional office upon completion of the modification. a. Any modification to the approved plans and specifications, regardless of size including the SCM(s), BUA, details, etc. b. Redesign or addition to the approved amount of BUA or to the drainage area. c. Further development, subdivision, acquisition, lease or sale of any, all or part of the project and/or property area as reported in the approved plans and specifications. d. Altering, modifying, removing, relocating, redirecting, regrading, or resizing of any component of the approved SCM(s), the stormwater collection system and/or vegetative conveyance shown on the approved plan. e. The construction of any allocated future BUA. f. of any permeable pavement, #57 stone area, public trails, or landscaping material to be considered a permeable surface that were not included in the approved plans and specifications. g. Other modifications as determined by the Director. Page 3 of 5 Post -Construction Stormwater Management Permit No. SW8 980412 III. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS REQUIRED. If the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, the permittee shall take immediate corrective actions. This includes actions required by this Division and the stormwater rules such as the construction of additional or replacement on -site stormwater systems. These additional or replacement measures shall receive a permit from the Division prior to construction. 2. PERMIT RENEWAL. A permit renewal request must be submitted at least 180 days prior to the expiration date of this permit. The renewal request must include the appropriate application, documentation and the processing fee as outlined in Title 15A NCAC 02H.1045(3). 3. CHANGES TO THE PROJECT NAME, PERMITTEE NAME OR CONTACT INFORMATION. The permittee shall submit a completed Permit Information Update Application Form to the Division within 30 days to making any one of these changes. 4. TRANSFER. This permit is not transferable to any person or entity except after notice to and approval by the Director. Neither the sale of the project and/or property, in whole or in part, nor the conveyance of common area to a third party constitutes an approved transfer of the permit. a. TRANSFER REQUEST. The transfer request must include the appropriate application, documentation and the processing fee as outlined in 15A NCAC 02H.1045(2). This request must be submitted within 90 days of the permit holder meeting one or more of the following: i. A natural person who is deceased; ii. A partnership, limited liability corporation, corporation, or any other business association that has been dissolved; iii. A person or entity who has been lawfully and finally divested of title to the property on which the permitted activity is occurring or will occur through foreclosure, bankruptcy, or other legal proceeding. iv. A person or entity who has sold the property, in whole or in part, on which the permitted activity is occurring or will occur; V. The assignment of declarant rights to another individual or entity, vi. The sale or conveyance of the common areas to a Homeowner's or Property Owner's Association, subject to the requirements of NCGS 143-214.7(c2); b. TRANSFER INSPECTION. Prior to transfer of the permit, a file review and site inspection will be conducted by Division personnel to ensure the permit conditions have been met and that the project and the on -site stormwater system complies with the permit conditions. Records of maintenance activities performed to date may be requested. Projects not in compliance with the permit will not be transferred until all permit and/or general statute conditions are met. 5. COMPLIANCE. The permittee is responsible for compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit until the Division approves the transfer request. a. APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. A copy of this permit, approved plans, application, supplement, operation and maintenance agreement, all applicable recorded documents, and specifications shall be maintained on file by the permittee at all times. Page 4 of 5 Post -Construction Stormwater Management Permit No. SW8 980412 b. DIVISION ACCESS. The permittee grants Division Staff permission to enter the property during normal business hours to inspect all components of the permitted project. c. ENFORCEMENT. Any individual or entity found to be in noncompliance with the provisions of a stormwater management permit or the requirements of the stormwater rules is subject to enforcement procedures as set forth in NCGS 143 Article 21. ANNUAL CERTIFICATION. The permittee shall electronically submit to the Division an annual certification completed by either the permittee or their designee confirming the projects conformance with permit conditions OBTAINING COMPLIANCE. 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 modified plans and certification in writing to the Director that the changes have been made. OTHER PERMITS. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the permittee from complying with and obtaining any other permits or approvals that are required for this development to take place, as required by any statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by any other Local, State or Federal government agency having jurisdiction. Any activities undertaken at this site that cause a water quality violation or undertaken prior to receipt of the necessary permits or approvals to do so are considered violations of NCGS 143- 215.1, and subject to enforcement procedures pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6. Permit renewed, updated, and reissued this the 24t" day of June, 2022. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION ,,BrianJ`Wre n, Director Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Page 5 of 5 Attachment C - Permitting History Permit No. SW8 Approval Permit BIMS Description of the Changes Date Action Version 7/8/1998 Original 1.0 Approval 8/28/2008 Renewal 2.0 Expires on 8/28/2022 Renewal + Expires on 8/28/2030, Named Name changed to Nawab Restraunt, 6/24/2022 Change + 3.0 POC changed to Brenda H. POC Towles Change UtMLK USt UNLY Date Re ived Fee Paid Permit Number II o 1 A;L -W I D I I 5a-5 NC DEQ Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources STATE STORMWATER: PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION FORM In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.1045(3), the current permit holder shall renew their high density permit 180 days prior to its expiration. Renewed permits are valid for a period of 8 years per Session Law 2011-398 (SB 781) Section 60.(c). This application form is for permit renewals only. A. PROJECT INFORMATION 1. State Stormwater Permit Number: SW8 980412 2. Project name: Naked King Fish Restaurant 3. Project street address: 6828 Market Street City: Wilmington County: New Hanover ZIP: 28405 4. What, if any, changes have been made to the project as permitted? If the project has changed from the original approved plans, please complete SWU-101 for a Major Modification or Minor Modification Application form available at: https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy- min eral-land-resources/energy-minera I -la nd-ru les/stormwater-prog ra m/post-construction. B. PERMITTEE INFORMATION If changes to the permittee or project name have been made, please complete either the Permit Update form or the Permit Transfer form available at: https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land- resources/energy-mineral-land-rules/stormwater-program/post-construction. State Stormwater Permits do not automatically transfer with the sale of the property. 0- 1. Current Permit Holder's Company Name/Organization: Brendaq I+ Towles, Owner 2. Signing Official's Name: Brenda I -I. Towles 3. Signing Official's Title: Owner 4. Mailing Address: 6301 Towles Road City: Wilmington State: INC ZIP 28409 5. Street Address: City: 6. Phone: (910) 350-0002 Email: ZIP: JUN 17 2022 U BY:_ Stormwater Permit Renewal Form Page 1 of 3 May 11, 2018 C. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Submit the application package to the appropriate DEMLR Regional Office (Coastal, SA Waters) or DEMLR Central Office (Urbanizing Areas Ph 2, USMP, Non -Coastal HQW/ORM. Only applications packages that include all required items listed below will be accepted and reviewed. Initial each item below to indicate that the required information is provided in the application package: 11 1. A permit application processing fee of $505.00 payable to NCDEQ. L�� f 2. fO� I�Awr One original signed hard copy and one electronic copy of this completed form. The signing official named on this application to represent the current permittee must meet one of the following: a. Corporation — a principle executive officer of at least the level of vice-president; b. Limited Liability Company (LLC) — a manager or company official as those terms are defined in G.S. 57D "North Carolina Limited Liability Company Act;" c. Public Entity — a principal executive officer, ranking official, or other duly authorized employee; d. Partnership or limited partnership — the general partner; e. Sole proprietor; or f. Letter of authorization signed by one of the signatories noted in a — e above authorizing the signature of another entity. 3. One hard copy and one electronic copy of recorded documents required by the original permit that have not yet been received by DEMLR, including: deed restrictions, protective covenants, condominium/planned community declaration and easements. If the project has been built, include documentation that the maximum BUA per lot or maximum total BUA has not been exceeded. If the project has not been built, include a signed agreement that the final recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants will be submitted at a later date. 4. O&M Agreements, Please select one: ® I have a copy of the current recorded O&M Agreement for all SCMs, and I will continue to keep this on file with the permit; or Q I do not have a copy of the current recorded O&M Agreement for all SCMs and am requesting a copy be sent to me. I agree to keep this on file with the permit. 5. Designer Certifications, Please select one: ❑ A copy of the certification(s) confirming that the project was built in accordance with the approved plans have been previously provided to the Division; or ® A copy of the certification(s) confirming that the project was built in accordance with the approved plans are enclosed; or ❑ The project has not yet been built. 6. [IF APPLICABLE] If the project has been built, one original hard copy and one electronic copy of a signed, sealed, and dated letter from a licensed professional stating that the SCMs have been inspected, and that they have been built and maintained in accordance with the permit. N/A 7. [IF APPLICABLE] When the permittee is a corporation or a limited liability corporation (LLC): Provide one hard copy and one electronic copy of documentation from the NC Secretary of State, or other official documentation, which supports the titles and positions held by the persons listed in Section C.2 per 15A NCAC 2H. 1043(3)(b). httos://www.sosnc.gov/online services/search/by title/ Business Registration JUN 17 2022 BY,•- Stormwater Permit Renewal Application Form Page 2 of 3 May 11, 2018 D. PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION I, Q'r tit Q N. I ALd /e .S , the person legally responsible for the permit, certify that I have a copy of the Permit and O&M Agreement on site (or I will obtain a copy and it will be kept on site), that I am responsible for the performance of the maintenance procedures, and the site has been and will be maintained according to the O&M Agreement and approved plans. I agree to notify DEMLR of any problems with the SCMs or built -upon area and to submit the proper forms to modify or transfer the permit prior to any changes to the project, SCMs, or ownership. All information provided on this permit renewal application is, to the best of my knowledge, correct and complete. Signature: .) . /Lf;NA_CLc__ r A/ Date: NOTARIZATION: I, M it SSa P 0 Kit `� , a Notary Public for the State of wwyn , County of NeLAD AdLf`) QLlr , do hereby certify that Q(t[,-n(� 0, H To L'i \ es personally appeared before me this the `&dn day of \ f1A 20_2 ?—, and acknowledge the due execution of the forgoing instrument. Witness my hand and official seal, (Notary Seal) Notary Signature: X / My commission expires �! 1( /2o -3 SUN 17 2022 1 Stormwater Permit Renewal Application Form Page 3 of 3 May 11, 2018 i 1\tt �.1� Permit Number:U (to be provided by DWQ Drainage Area Number: Infiltration Basin Operation and Maintenance Agreement I will keep a maintenance record on this BMP. This maintenance record will be kept in a log in a known set location. Any deficient BMP elements noted in the inspection will be corrected, repaired or replaced immediately. These deficiencies can affect the integrity of structures, safety of the public, and the removal efficiency of the BMP. Important maintenance procedures: — The drainage area will be carefully managed to reduce the sediment load to the infiltration basin. — Immediately after the infiltration basin is established, the vegetation will be watered twice weekly if needed until the plants become established (commonly six weeks). — No portion of the infiltration basin will be fertilized after the initial fertilization that is required to establish the vegetation. — The vegetation in and around the basin will be maintained at a height of approximately six inches. After the infiltration basin is established, it will be inspected once a quarter and within 24 hours after every storm event greater than 1.0 inches (or 1.5 inches if in a Coastal County). Records of operation and maintenance will be kept in a known set location and will be available upon request. Inspection activities shall be performed as follows. Any problems that are found shall be repaired immediately. BMP element: Potentialproblem: How I will remediate theproblem: The entire BMP Trash/debris is present. Remove the trash/debris. The perimeter of the Areas of bare soil and/or Regrade the soil if necessary to infiltration basin erosive gullies have formed. remove the gully, and then plant a ground cover and water until it is established. Provide time and a one-time fertilizer application. The inlet device: pipe or The pipe is clogged (if Unclog the pipe. Dispose of the swale applicable). sediment off -site. The pipe is cracked or Replace the pipe. otherwise damaged (if applicable). Erosion is occurring in the Regrade the swale if necessary to swale (if applicable). smooth it over and provide erosion control devices such as reinforced turf matting or riprap to avoid future problems with erosion. Form SW401-infiltration Basin O&M-Rev.3 Page 1 of 3 BMP element: Potentialproblem: How 1 will remediate theproblem: The forebay Sediment has accumulated Search for the source of the and reduced the depth to 75% sediment and remedy the problem if of the original design depth. possible. Remove the sediment and dispose of it in a location where it will not cause impacts to streams or the BMP. Erosion has occurred or Provide additional erosion riprap is displaced. protection such as reinforced turf matting or riprap if needed to prevent future erosion problems. Weeds are present. Remove the weeds, preferably by hand. If pesticides are used, wipe them on the plants rather than spraying. The main treatment area A visible layer of sediment Search for the source of the has accumulated. sediment and remedy the problem if possible. Remove the sediment and dispose of it in a location where it will not cause impacts to streams or the BMP. Replace any media that was removed in the process. Revegetate disturbed areas immediately, Water is standing more than Replace the top few inches of filter 5 days after a storm event. media and see if this corrects the standing water problem. If so, revegetate immediately. If not, consult an appropriate professional for a more extensive repair. Weeds and noxious plants are Remove the plants by hand or by growing in the main wiping them with pesticide (do not treatment area. spray). The embankment Shrubs or trees have started Remove shrubs or trees to grow on the embankment:. immediately. An annual inspection by an Make all needed repairs. appropriate professional shows that the embankment: needs repair. The outlet device Clogging has occurred. Clean out the outlet device. Dispose of the sediment off -site. The outlet device is damaged Repair or replace the outlet device. The receiving water Erosion or other signs of Contact the NC Division of Water damage have occurred at the Quality 401 Oversight Unit at 919- outlet. 733-1786. Form SW401-Infiltration Basin O&M-Rev.3 Page 2 of 3 Permit Number: (to be provided by DWQ) I acknowledge and agree by my signature below that I am responsible for the performance of the maintenance procedures listed above. I agree to notify DWQ of any problems with the system or prior to any changes to the system or responsible party. Project name:Naked King Fish Restaurant BMP drainage area number: Print name:William B. Towles Address:6301 Towles Road, Wilmington, NC 28409 Phone: 910-350-0002 Signature: lt/A: /.' � Date: 7- 2- -Or Note: The legally responsible party should not be a homeowners association unless more than 50% of the lots have been sold and a resident of the subdivision has been named the president. I, Delta C. 2-46f_-A , a Notary Public for the State of County of:BX& , do hereby certify that personally appeared before me this Z day of �� , and acknowledge the due execution of the forgoing inf atioltf n basin maintenance requirements. Witness my hand and official seal, `"nCui�gj ;. NOTagy :a ?09 COUK�,:�. p1111111 SEAL My commission expires JV —iS /l a� (4 .SAC Form SW401-Infiltration Basin O&M-Rev.3 Page 3 of 3 State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SW8 980412 Naked King Fish Restaurant Stormwater Permit No. SW8 980412 New Hanover County Designer's Certification I, Phillip G. Tripp , as a duly registered,_professional engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/ weekly/ full time) the construction of the project, Naked Kind; Fish Restaruant (Project) for Brenda II.Towles (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 specification: Signature Registratic Date '5.15-;5& _-- § 4z ,�a itl,� � �.. By. ?0z? SEAL ��``�,t� �CARtli ?OQ�OFESSlp�9. 9 �i SEAL p v 37374 ! 'RIGOR` Pans G of 7 t'e,;ia Dgristd 4^{_ter-' ;,. State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SW8980412 Certification Requirements: A1. 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 systern. 4. All roof drains are located such that the runoff is directed into the system. _,-5. The outlet / bypass structure weir elevation is per the approved plan. A— 6. The outlet / bypass structure is located per the approved plans. 7. A Trash Rack is provided on the outlet / bypass 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- circrriting of the system. _XV_L 11. The permitted amounts of surface area and/or volume have been provided. 12. All required design depths are provided. _&3. All required parts of the system are provided. 14. The required system dimensions are provided per the approved plans. dpt,15. All components of the storrnwater BMP are located in either recorded cornmon areas or recorded easements. cc: NCDENR-DWO Regional Office _ New Hanover County Building Inspections JUN 11 2022A J BY. �l STATE STORMWATER: PERMIT INFORMATION UPDATE APPLICATION FORM There is NO FEE for updating project name or permittee information. This form is to only to be used by the current permittee to notify the Division of., 1) changes to the Point of Contact (signing official) for the current permittee (LLC, Corporation, HOA or POA); 2) changes to the mailing address, phone number or email address of the current permittee; 3) changes to the name of the project, and 4) changes to the legal corporate name as documented by a Name Change or Merger filed with the NCSOS. A. NEW PERMIT INFORMATION State Stormwater Permit Number: Are you updating (check all that apply): If so, please provide the updated information: ® Project name Nawab Restaurant ❑ Corporation Name' ® Permit Contact Name2.3 Brenda H. Towles ❑ Permit Contact Title ❑ Mailing Address3 ❑ Phone number ❑ Email address ' Provide documentation such as a Name Change / Merger filed with the NCSOS. 2 Provide supporting documentation such as NCSOS filing. The permit contact's posi . ust be in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .1040(1). 3 ff�t-- � If more than one point of contact or mailing address is being changed, please attac separate�h1e&ff V-. JU1V 17 202 B. CERTIFICATION OF PERMITTEE a. I, Brenda H. Towles the current permittee, hereby notify DEMLR that 1 am m the changes as listed in Section A above. I further attest that this application for an update to the permit information currently on file is accurate and complete to, the best of my knowledge. Signature: J- AVV1 t g- ,, . 1 trAl ) Date: I, Mt t I ISSa ,-I � Pa Notary Public for the State of ND(kh Cary I', r\o. County of�AEIA) do hereby certify that �A . 7 OW 1?�> personally appeared before me this the day of 'a ��L' 20 -2,?-, and acknowledge the due execution of the forgoing instrument. Witness my hand and official seal, (Notary Seal) Notary Signature t My commission expires -/ / I 1 h7 o Z-j Stormwater Permit Information Update Form Page 1 of 1 0%11111111f,�' SSA JA �IER COJN�`` May 11,2017 •:i '°i ': W,rYs - STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS .TAMMY THEUSCH PIVER - - = Book 2021 Page 1210 NORTH CAROLNA MPARTMEM OF HE LTH AND HUMAN 6ERNCEa- NC V17AL RISC HIM - CERTIFICATE OPDEATH RE09TRai0N 065110 NEw Hanover - - - _ tif u I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS ATRUE AND ACCURATE COPY WHICH APPEARS ON RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS,_NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. IN BOOK 2021 PAGE 1210. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL -•THIS 1'56,OF DUNE, 2022. TA =HEUSCHPIVER, R ISTER Eft —_ BY: — NRI TY.NTIN _ ___ ='SG _ _ _ __ _ N♦RR40E WR4AN6NT SLASH. 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I direct that my just debts, the expenses of my last illness, my funeral expenses, (including the cost of a suitable monument at my grave and perpetual care of the cemetery lot in which I am interred, whether or not such expenditures exceed the limitations otherwise imposed by law), and the costs of administration of my estate be paid all or partly out of the income, or all or partly out of the principal of my estate, as my Executrix, in her sole discretion shall determine. ARTICLE II. I devise and bequeath all of my property, of whatsoever nature, and wheresoever situated (excluding any property over which I may have a power of appointment, it being my intention not to exercise any such power), to my wife, BRENDA H. TOWLES, in fee simple, absolutely, if she survives me. ARTICLE III. If my wife, BRENDA H. TOWLES, does not survive me, I devise and bequeath all of my property, of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situated (including all lapsed devises or other devises made by this will which fail for any reason, but excluding any property over which I may have a power of appointment, it being my intention not to exercise any such power), to my son, EVERETTE BROWN TOWLES, in fee simple, absolutely, if he survives me. ARTICLE IV. If my said wife, BRENDA H. TOWLES, and my said son, EVERETTE BROWN TOWLES, both do not survive me, I direct my Executor to divide my tangible personal property into two parts. The first part shall contain such property as my Executor determines I would wish to have preserved for the descendants of my said son, EVERETTE BROWN TOWLES, that survive me. The second part shall contain the balance of such property. I direct my Executor to LC �� �• + divide the first such part among such of said descendants as 1, survive me, in such manner as my Executor shall deem appropriate, JUN without the necessity of equalizing such distributions among 17 202 them. I direct my Executor to dispose of the second such part by sale or otherwise as it shall determine, and the proceeds of any BY.-- such sale shall be part of my residuary estate. Any determination or division of property made or other action taken by my Executor pursuant to the provisions of this Article shall be conclusive on all persons interested in my estate. Any expenses incurred in safeguarding, packing, shipping, insuring, _ and otherwise delivering property to the residence or place of ' business of any beneficiary urider this hrticle shall be paid from my estate as an expense of administration. If any of said 0: descendants is a minor, I authorize my Executor to satisfy the devise to a descendant under this Article by delivering it to descendant, or to said descendant's legal guardian or to the person with whom said descendant shall then reside, and I direct 0 U that the receipt of said descendant, such legal guardian, or V FX=.� person shall constitute a full acquittance of my Executor with respect to the devise so delivered. DCOZ � Z � ARTICLE V. ~ 0 g� m If my said wife, BRENDA H. TOWLES, and my said son, EVERETTE BROWN TOWLES, both do not survive me, I devise and bequeath all W J Z the rest, residue, and remainder of my property and estate, of 0 whatsoever nature and wheresoever situated (including all lapsed devises or other devises made by this will which fail for any reason, but excluding any property over which I may have a power of appointment, it being my intention not to exercise any such power), to my Trustee, hereinafter named, to be disposed of as follows. Section 1. My Trustee shall apportion all property belonging to this trust, per stirpes, among the descendants of my said son, EVERETTE BROWN TOWLES, who survive me. Each share apportioned for a descendant of my said son shall be held in trust or distributed to such descendant, as my Trustee, in its sole discretion shall determine, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 4 of Article VIII, below, which paragraph is entitled "Holdback Trusts". Section 2. If I am not survived by my said wife, BRENDA H. TOWLES, by my said son, EVERETTE BROWN TOWLES, or by any of my said son's descendants, my Trustee shall distribute all of the property belonging to this trust to my said son's wife, ANGELA RUTH FAULK TOWLES, if she survives me, in fee simple, free of any trust. Section 3. If I am not survived by my said wife, BRENDA H. TOWLES, by my said son, EVERETTE BROWN TOWLES, by any of my said son's descendants, or by my said son's wife, ANGELA RUTH FAULK TOWLES, my Trustee shall distribute all of the property belonging to this trust to such of KENNETH D. EASON and wife, JUDY EASON, that survive me, in fee simple, free of any trust, and shall apportion the same equally between KENNETH D. EASON and wife, JUDY EASON, if they both survive me. ARTICLE VI. Any death taxes which shall become payable by reason of my death shall be apportioned against and paid by my Executrix or the persons in possession thereof or benefitted thereby, as to the federal estate tax and the North Carolina estate tax as provided in Article 27 of Chapter 28A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, and as to any other such tax, in the proportion the value of the property received or enjoyed by each bears to the value of all property subject to such tax, as finally determined in the respective tax proceedings relating to my estate. ARTICLE VII. I appoint my wife, BRENDA H. TOWLES, to be the Executrix of this will. If my said wife shall fail or cease to serve as Executrix, then I appoint my son, EVERETTE BROWN TOWLES, as Executor of this will, with all of the powers, including discretionary powers, of the original Executrix. If my said wife and my said son shall both fail or cease to serve as Executrix or Executor, then I appoint BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Executor of this will, with all of the powers, including discretionary powers, of the original Executrix. I appoint BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., to be the Trustee of all trusts established under this will. My Executrix and Trustee (including any successor personal representative(s) or Trustee(s)) shall not be required to qualify, to file any inventory, appraisal, account or report to any court, or to give bond (unless in each case she or it is otherwise required to do so notwithstanding this provision) but shall furnish annually to each current income beneficiary reports and accounts for all receipts and disbursements during each accounting period. For its services as Executor and/or as Trustee, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., shall receive the commissions stipulated in its regularly adopted schedule of compensation in effect at the time of the performance of such services, unless it shall agree ava/ e 119� otherwise in writing, in which event it shall receive the compensation agreed upon. ARTICLE VIII. I grant my Executrix with respect to my estate and my Trustee with respect to any trust created under this will (including any successor personal representative(s) or Trustee(s)) the authority and power to exercise, in her or its sole discretion and without court order, in respect of any property forming part of my estate or of any such trust or otherwise in her or its possession hereunder, all powers conferred by law upon Executors and Trustees, or expressed in this will, and I intend that the powers so granted be construed in the broadest possible manner. Subject to North Carolina General Statutes Section 32-26, I further confer upon my Executrix and Trustee (including any successor personal representative(s) or Trustee(s)) all the powers set forth in North Carolina General Statutes Section 32-27 which are hereby incorporated by reference as they exist at the time of my execution of this will except for General Statutes Section 32- 27(29) which is expressly not incorporated herein. In addition, my Executrix and Trustee (including any successor personal representative(s) or Trustae(s)) shall also have the powers, authority and discretion hereinafter set forth: (1) PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS: To determine what property is covered by general descriptions contained in this will. (2) REAL PROPERTY: To take possession, custody or control of any real property in my estate without court approval and without notification to any beneficiary of my estate or any trusts hereunder; and to sell, lease, or mortgage any real property, by public or private sale, at such time and upon such terms and conditions as my Executrix may deem best, all without the necessity of obtaining the approval or authorization of any court, whether title to such property is vested in my Executrix. My Executrix' determination that it is in the best interest of the administration of my estate to apply the resulting proceeds from any sale, lease, or mortgage of such property to the payment of debts and other claims against my estate, and her determination that possession, custody or control of such property is in the best interest of the administration of the estate shall be binding and conclusive on all persons taking hereunder. (3) FACILITY OF PAYMENTS: To apply for the benefit of or for the use of any beneficiary hereunder, any property (whether principal or income) vesting in or payable to such beneficiary, without seeing to the application of the payments so made and for which the receipt of the payee shall constitute a full acquittance of my Executrix or Trustee. (4) HOLDBACK TRUSTS: To withhold distribution of any property, whether principal or income, vesting pursuant `c tPa provisions; of this will in a beneficiary whG is then under thirty (30) years of age, and if this power is exercised, the continuing power to hold such property in trust for the beneficiary, to pay to or apply for the use or benefit of the beneficiary any of such property, whether principal or income, or deliver the same to the beneficiary, or to a guardian or custodian of the beneficiary under a gifts or transfers to minors act, including a custodian selected by my Executor or Trustee (who may make any permissible age election for termination of the custodianship), or.to a parent of the beneficiary, or to a person with whom the beneficiary resides, or to any person authorized by this will to hold property under a power during minority, all at such times and in such amounts as my �I I_ .._11 IJI.:. GValC i1s� Executor or Trustee shall deem requisite or desirable, and to accumulate and add to trust principal all current income not so applied, until the beneficiary reaches thirty (30) years of age, or shall sooner die, whereupon the property then remaining in the trust shall be distributed to the beneficiary or to the personal representative of such beneficiary's estate, as the case may be. ($) ELIMINATION OF SMALL TRUSTS: To terminate or not establish any trust created or to be created under this will whenever my Trustee determines it would be contrary to the best interests of the beneficiaries by reason of legislation, unforeseen changes or circumstances, or the smallness of the amount of property held or to be held in such trust, to create or continue such a trust, in which event the property then constituting or receivable by such trust shall be distributed to the beneficiaries then entitled to the income of such trust. If the beneficiaries of such income depend upon the exercise of my Trustee's discretion, then my Executor or Trustee, as the case may be, shall distribute such property among those beneficiaries and in such proportions as my Trustee, in its sole discretion, shall determine, and its determination shall be binding and conclusive upon all interested persons. (6) TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN RELATED ENTITIES: To sell assets of my estate or any trust created under this will to the beneficiaries thereof, to any member of my family or CC herself or itself as Executrix or Trustee of any other trust or estate at the fair market value thereof; to purchase assets from any member of my family, from any other trust or estate or the beneficiaries thereof for my estate or any trust created under this will at the fair market value thereof; and, to the extent allowed by law, to lend money to such other trusts or estates, the beneficiaries thereof or any member of my family at rates of interest and upon security determined by my Executrix or Trustee to be adequate; providing any of myself, my spouse, my son, or my son's descendants are the respective grantors or decedents of such other trusts or estates. (7) DIRECT DISTRIBUTIONS TO TRUST BENEFICIARIES: To make distributions directly from my estate to the beneficiaries of any trust established under this will; provided that the Trustee of any such trust would be authorized or directed to make distributions to the beneficiaries. (8) MERGER OF TRUSTS: To merge the assets of any trust created under this will with those of any other trust, by whomsoever cheated, maintained for the same beneficiaries upon substantially the same terms (even though the component trusts differ as to contingent beneficiaries, in which case, if the contingency occurs, the funds may be distributed in such shares as my Trustee, in its sole discretion, deems necessary to create a fair ratio between the various sets of remaindermen); provided, however, that property which would otherwise remain exempt from generation -skipping taxes shall not be merged with any other trust. (9) WITHHOLDING FOR TAx.ES: To withhold distribution of an amount of property sufficient, in its judgment, to cover any liability that may be imposed on the Trustee for estate or other taxes until such liability is finally determined and paid. (10) CUSTODIAL TRUSTS: Pursuant to the North Carolina Uniform Custodial Trust Act, to make irrevocable transfers of - Llrr- i. t I 15L; 01CR I C 110 property, whether principal or income, vesting pursuant to the provisions of this will in any person for whom a custodial trust has been created to a custodial Trustee for the benefit of such person in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes Sec. 33B-5. (11) PROVISION REGARDING HOLDING AND MANAGEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY: (a) To deal with matters involving the actual or threatened contamination of property held in my estate or in any trust created under this will (including any interests in sole proprietorships, partnerships or corporations and any assets owned by such business enterprises) by hazardous substances, or involving compliance with environmental laws. In particular, my Executrix or Trustee is empowered: (i) To inspect estate or trust property periodically, as she or it deem necessary, to determine compliance with any environmental law affecting such property, with all expenses of such inspection and monitoring to be paid from the income or principal of the trust or estate; (ii) To respond (or take any other action necessary to prevent, abate, or "clean up"), as she or it shall deem necessary, prior to or after the initiation of enforcement action by any governmental body, to any actual or threatened violation of any environmental law affecting any such property, the cost of which shall be payable from trust or estate assets; (iii) To settle or compromise at any time any claim against my estate or trust related to any such matter asserted by any governmental body or private party; (iv) To disclaim any power which my Executrix or Trustee determines may cause her or it to incur personal liability as a result of any such matter, whether such power is set forth in this will, incorporated by reference herein, or granted or implied by any statute or rule of law; (v) To decline to serve as fiduciary hereunder or, having undertaken to serve, resign at any time my Executrix or Trustee reasonably believes there is or may be a conflict of interest between her or it in her or its fiduciary and individual capacities by virtue of potential claims or liabilities which are or might be asserted against my estate or trust because of the type or condition of trust or estate assets. (b) My Executrix or Trustee shall not be personally liable to any beneficiary or other party interested in any estate or trust, or to any third parties, for any claim against my estate or trust for the diminution in value of estate or trust property resulting from such matters, including any reporting of or response to (1) the contamination of estate or trust property by hazardous substances, or (2) violations of any environmental laws related to my trust or estate; provided, that my Executrix or Trustee shall not be excused from liability for her or its own gross negligence or willful misconduct; is Ii_., 1� Ijfy aoai E 1►5� (c) When used in this document the term "hazardous substance" shall mean any substance defined as hazardous or toxic or otherwise regulated by any federal, state or local law, rule or regulation relating to the protection of the environment or human health ("environmental law"). (12) RENOUNCE POWERS: To renounce, in whole or in part, any rights, privileges, powers and immunities granted to my Executrix and Trustee, whether such rights, privileges, powers and immunities are granted under this will or conferred by law, by executing and filing a written renunciation with the clerk of court of the county in which proceedings have been commenced for the administration of my estate. My Executrix' or Trustee's application for appointment or assumption of duties as fiduciary shall not waive or bar my Executrix' or Trustee's right to renounce any right, privileges, power or immunity. (13) INCOME AND PRINCIPAL APPORTIONMENT: The Trustee shall have discretion to determine whether items should be charged or credited to income or principal, or be apportioned between income and principal, including the power to provide or not to provide a reasonable reserve against depreciation, depletion or obsolescence, provided that no allocation of administration expenses shall be made to income that would require a reduction in the estate tax marital deduction pursuant to Section 2056(b)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Trustee shall exercise its discretion in such manner as it may reasonably deem equitable and just under all the circumstances and regardless of whether such items are charged or credited to or apportioned between income and principal as provided in Chapter 37A of the North Carolina General Statutes. Notwithstanding any other provision of this will to the contrary, no power or authority conferred by law or expressed or specifically incorporated in this will shall be exercised in such manner as would cause any devise for the benefit of my spouse which would otherwise qualify for the federal estate tax marital deduction to fail to qualify for such deduction, except the foregoing shall not limit my Executrix' right to elect not to claim the federal estate tax marital deduction with respect to any property which is eligible for such deduction. ARTICLE IX. In determining whether any beneficiary under this will survives me, or survives another beneficiary under this will, the provisions of Article 24, Chapter 28A of the North Carolina General Statutes shall apply, except as follows. If my wife, BRENDA H. TOWLES, and I die under such circumstances that it is difficult or impossible to ascertain which of us was the first tc die, or if my said wife survives me, but does not survive me for the length of time required by Article 24, Chapter 28A of the North Carolina General Statutes, it shall nevertheless be presumed that my said wife survived me, and insofar as permitted, Article 24, Chapter 28A, of the North Carolina General Statutes shall not apply in determining the order of death of my said wife and I. My estate shall be administered and distributed in accordance with the foregoing presumptions. ARTICLE X. Section 1. As used in this will, the masculine, feminine and neuter gender, and the singular and plural numbers, whenever the context requires or permits, shall each be deemed to include the other genders or numbers respectively. Titles and headings contained in this will shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of this will. CIC •'! 17)!- Section 2. Unless otherwise stated in this will, the following definitions shall control the meaning of this will: (a) the term "wife" or its possessive, wherever used in this will., whether generally or in the context of a specific devise, or appointment or otherwise, refers solely and specifically to my wife, BRENDA H. TOWLES; (b) the term "descendant" and its pluralrefer to the lineal descendants of all degrees of my son, EVERETTE BROWN TOWLES, whether born before or after the execution of this will; and each such term is intended to include adopted persons for all purposes whether such persons are adopted before or after the execution of this will or before or after my death, but shall not include persons born out of wedlock or their descendants; (c) the term "devise" refers to distributions of real property or personal property or both, depending on the context in which such term is used; (d) the term "per sti.rpes" shall be deemed to mean that whenever a distribution is to be made to a designated ancestor's descendants who are living at a designated time, and such distribution is to be made "per stirpes," such distribution shall be made first by determining the generation nearest such ancestor which has a person who represents that generation and who is living at the designated time. The property to be distributed shall be divided into as many equal shares as may be necessary to allocate one share to each then living person of that generation and one share to each deceased person of that generation who left descendants who are then living. Each living person of that generation shall receive one share, and the share of each deceased person of that generation shall be divided among his or her then living descendants in the same manner; (e) the term "Interna.l Revenue Code" means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any subsequent corresponding law enacted in its place. Each reference to a Chapter or Section of such Code shall also be deemed to refer to any subsequent provisions of law enacted in its place; and (f) the term "property" shall be deemed to include interests in property. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the -4 day of December, 2014. w440'13— 'Ly1VkI Ic VAX✓ (SEAL) WILLIAM BROWN TOWLES SIGNED, SEALED, PUBLISHED and DECLARED by the said WILLIAM BROWN TOWLES as ano for his last will in the presence of us, who, at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of one another, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER C2DA I E I I' 11 Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared WILLIAM BROWN TOWLES and M LtK, rn.a rs e , :N n•+-cy p,sta. -k -r&•v , and Id,z,2 i A,,tir • � , known to me to be the tetor and witnesses, respectively, whose names are signed to the attached or foregoing instrument and, all of these persons being by me first duly sworn. The testator, declared to me and to the witnesses in my presence: That said instrument is his last will; that he had willingly signed or directed another to sign the same for him, and executed it in the presence of said witnesses as his free and voluntary act for the purposes therein expressed; or, that the testator signified that the instrument was his instrument by acknowledging to them his signature previously affixed thereto. The said witnesses stated before me that the foregoing will was executed and acknowledged by the testator as his last will in the presence of said witnesses, who, in his presence and at his request, subscribed their names thereto as attesting witnesses and that the testator, at the time of the execution of said will, was over the age of eighteen (18) years and of sound and disposing mind and memory. TESTATOR Subscribed, sworn and acknowledged before me by WILLIAM BROWN TOWLES the testator, subscribed and sworn before me by ��Altic i=Ca 2:£v /Ln;1.c:�,,n_ Gc,y�.c , and h,LaAxn n G.a witnesses, this 9 �r day of December, A.D., 2014. Public i ✓ C'2R HCh H I'✓�✓ Printed Name of Notary Public My commission expires: 1z^-4--b°�f C c G