SW8960912_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20050809

�F WATFq Michael F. Easley, Governor
Al `G William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
August 9, 2005
Mr. Ralph H. Griffin, Jr.
Post Office Box 205
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
NOTICE OF INSPECTION:
American Auto & Finance
Stormwater Project No. SW8 960912
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Griffin:
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 August 8, 2005 to determine compliance with Stormwater Permit
Number SW8 960912 issued on November 25, 1996.
A summary of the findings and comments are noted under Section 4 of the report. Please
inform this Office in writing before September 9, 2005 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
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Wilmington Regional Office
Gary Beecher (DWQ)
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STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
1. Project Name: American Autry & Finance
Project Number: 960912 Control Measure: Wet Fund
Water Body: !CVVW Classification:
Directions to site: Carolina Beach Road
2. Inspection Date: August 8, 2005
Weather Conditions: Warm and Damp (80's)
3. Compliance Issues:
(a Both suc if,; s the pond are over grown. A storrnwater pond cannot have
more than 50% of its. surface. covered by vegetation.
(h, This is to remind you that the per!.nit for this site expires on November 25,
2006. T h.+. site muse be in comnpfianice before the permit" can be renewed.
4. Required Actions: (Explain each deficiency and what needs to be done to bring
the system back into compliance)
(a) RerT-io -v and thin -out anne of the, shrub.'Cimy and coat-iai:s throughout both
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sec ions of tho, pond. Thank You
Inspector: Gay Beecher
Water Quality/Wilmington Regional Office: [phone]
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COMPLLkNCE STUDY" REQUIREMENTS
DETENTION PON,-D
Project Name:
GPS Position: '� Permit No.
�N 1• Does the plan show the proposed contours, spot elevations, and finished floo
elevations (if applicable) , r
Y N 2. Is the Mean High Water Line
Y N 4• LocaI Jurisdictishown on the plans, if applicable?
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Y N 5• Name, mailing address & phone number of permit tee, developer or current owner
Y N 6. Do we have a copy of the recorded Deed restrictions with all required statements?
I, N (Applies to subdivisions, out parcels, future development, etc.)
7. If the development is a subdivision, has the lot BUA been complied with?
Y N 8. Is the amount of the BUA in accord with the approved plans? Check dimension
buildings, parking, sidewalks, roads, etc. s of
Y N 9. Is the location of the BUA in accord with the approved plan?
Y N 1 �• Is the grading of the BUA in accord with the approved plan?
Y N 11. Is there any additional BUA not shown on the approved plan?
Y N 12. Is the Drainage Area to each system per the approved plans?
Y N 13. Is there any off -site drainage that has not been accounted for? Observe the erimeter
the project for offsite flow or piping. P of
Y N 14. Is the permanent pool surface area per the approved plans (appros)?
Y. N 15. Is the shape of the pond per the plans? (i.e., area, 3:1 L:W ratio)
Y N 16. Has a Vegetated filter been provided at the outlet if the 85% TSS chart was used
Y N is it constructed per the plan and stabilized with grass? ,and
17. Is a Fore bay provided? (Ponds permitted prior to September, 1995 will not have fore
bays.)
Y N 1.8• Does all the runoff from the parking P &roofs ultimately. drain into the fore bay? Check
Y N the backs of buildings to verb roof drainage.
i 9. Are the Inlets located per the approved plans, such that no short-circuiting occurs?
Y N 20. Does the pond have a 6:1 sloped Vegetated shelf located below permanent pool?
I, N (Ponds permitted prior to September 1995 will not have a she
21. Is the shelf profusely planted with wetlands plants? 12 3 4 5
Y N 22. Do the slopes have sufficient permanent grass cover? 12 3 4 5
Y N 23. Does the pond have a 3:1 slope above the permanent pool?
Y N 24. Is the Outlet structure with trash rack and orifice provided and located per th
approved plans? p e
Y N 25. Are the Orifice and overflow invert elevations per the approved plans? lvfeasure th
relative distance benveen them. e
Y N 26. Has the Designer's Certification been submitted?
Y N 27. Has a water sample been taken at the outlet?
28. What is the soil type (from County Soils Maps)
29• The consulting company that prepared the plans?
Y N 30• Are there any violations?
Y N 31 • Previously inspected?
Comments:
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