SW3170101_Email_20230404

Peck, Kaitlin
From:Farkas, Jim J
Sent:Tuesday, April 4, 2023 8:09 AM
To:[e-mail]; Frank Miller
Cc:Eplin, Jerry W
Subject:SW3170101St. Philips the Apostle
Attachments:Jan-2021.PNG; Oct-2021.PNG
Per the information provided to the Division on March 29, 2023, the proposed modification appears to meet the
requirements for a minor modification (since there does not appear to be an increase in BUA and there are no proposed
changes to the SCMs. Please provide a minor modification form (https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-
mineral-and-land-resources/stormwater/stormwater-program/post-construction-program/new-permits-permit-
modifications) or let me know if you would like this to be processed as a major modification. Please also note that the
applicant and signing official that we have on record for this project are St. Philip Catholic Church, and Thomas Kessler
respectively. Please either adjust the applicant information on the application to match our records or complete either a
Permit Information Update Form (same link as above) or a Transfer Application
(https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-and-land-resources/stormwater/stormwater-program/post-
construction-program/permit-transfers-renewals) as appropriate.

Per the information provided to the Division on March 29, 2023, the proposed modification to the subject project does
not appear to meet the requirements to be considered low-density. Per 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)(c), a minimal amount of
non-vegetated conveyances can be used in certain circumstances when it cannot be avoided, however the proposed
piping in the blue hatched area (per the email sent on 3/3/23) appears to be excessive, positive overland drainage
should be able to be provided for this area.

Per satellite imagery of the site (see attached), it appears as though the site was modified in 2021 without prior approval
from the Division (required per Part II, 7 of the permit). This issue is being referred to staff in the Regional Office for
possible enforcement action.

Jim Farkas
State Stormwater Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone]
[e-mail]

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