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Home My WebLink AboutNCG081016_Fessler & Bowman Stormwater Inspection Report_20231204 Charlotte-Mecklenburg STORM WATER StormWater.CharMeck.org Services December 4, 2023 Travis Belill, Director of Construction - Civil 10616 Westlake Drive Charlotte,North Carolina, 28273 Subject: Industrial Facility Inspection Fessler&Bowman Dear Travis Belill: On November 30, 2023, Kelly Hendrix and Jacob Stark of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) conducted an inspection of the above referenced facility as a requirement of the City of Charlotte's NPDES Permit,NCS000240,Part II, Section H. Inspection authority is granted by Charlotte City Code Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-82. At the time of inspection, the facility was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance. The inspection was also conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) — Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources(DEMLR). NCDEQ—DEMLR has been copied on this report and made aware of the following observations regarding the facility's NPDES stormwater permit: 1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been developed, recorded, and implemented.However,the SWPPP has not been reviewed and updated. The facility should review and update the SWPPP annually per the NCG080000 Permit, Section B-1 S. 2) Qualitative Monitoring The facility has not conducted qualitative monitoring as required. The facility should conduct and document qualitative monitoring per the NCG080000 Permit, Section D. Thank you for the assistance and cooperation with the site inspection. The attached report provides details about inspection observations and should be self-explanatory. Please contact me at(704) 641-8370 if you have any questions or need additional information. For questions specifically regarding your State-issued NPDES Stormwater Certificate of Coverage NCG081016, please contact Jerry Eplin with NCDEQ—DEMLR at(704) 663-1699. • >:�i 2145 Suttle Avenue 600 East 4th Street Charlotte,NC 28208 Charlotte,NC 28202 charlottenc.gov Travis Belill, Director of Construction- Civil December 4,2023 Page 2 Thank you, h�4Y Kelly Hendrix Environmental Specialist II Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services cc: Andrew DeCristofaro, Charlotte Storm Water Services Zahid Khan,NCDEQ—DEMLR Jeffrey Chandler,NCDEQ—DEMLR Jerry Eplin,NCDEQ—DEMLR Attachment ChmrfoN-M4cA4nburg ji / STORM Facility Inspection Wi E 5tormW ate r.Cho rMeck.org SuviceS Facility Name: Fessler and Bowman Inspection#: 80732 Contact: Travis Belill, Director of Construction-Civil Permit#: NCG081016 Inspector: Kelly Hendrix Receiving Stream: Inspection Date: 11/30/2023 Entry Time: 10:00 am Exit Time: 11:30 am SIC#: SUMMARY Facility Description: Fessler& Bowman is located at 10616 Westlake Drive on approximately 6.231 acres of property in Charlotte.This facility provides concrete and civil infrastructure construction services. File Review/History:The facility has not been previously inspected by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (C MSWS). Inspection Summary: During the inspection,the facility was found to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance. Please refer to the report for recommendations and deficiencies. Site Inspection Deficiency Comments Stormwater system (catch basins, Satisfactory Stormwater conveys through the site via sheet flow to a inlets, outfalls, etc.) series of catch basins,which discharge to a dry detention SCM, before discharging through one outfall. No stormwater pollution issues were observed. Erosion issues Satisfactory No stormwater erosion issues were observed onsite during the inspection. Structural stormwater control Satisfactory One dry detention SCM was observed onsite. No stormwater measures(SCMs) pollution issues were observed. Illicit discharges/connections Satisfactory No illicit discharges/connections were observed onsite during the inspection. Aboveground storage tank(s)(ASTs) Satisfactory A complete list of ASTs, totes, and other storage containers and any associated venting and/or was observed in the SPCC and SWPPP.The lists contain dispenser(s)—list tank size(s)and the containers'contents, capacities, and secondary contents containment measures. No stormwater pollution issues were observed. Underground storage tank(s)(USTs) N/A and any associated fill port area(s) and dispenser(s)—list tank size(s) and contents Outdoor material storage area(s) Satisfactory Various materials for civil construction projects, including rebar, concrete forms,wood pallets and lumber, pipes, and manhole and storm drain covers were observed being stored outdoors. No stormwater pollution issues were observed. Outdoor processing area(s) N/A Loading/unloading area(s) Satisfactory No stormwater pollution issues were observed. Vehicle/equipment area(s)-fueling, Satisfactory Per facility staff, no vehicle/equipment washing occurs onsite. maintenance,washing, storage, etc. Vehicle maintenance occurs inside the shop.Vehicles and equipment are stored indoors and outdoors. Vehicles are fueled onsite at the outdoor AST area. No stormwater pollution issues were observed. To report pollution or drainage problems call: 31 1 :T QARLOTTE_ http://stormwater.charmeck.org 12/4/2023 9:34:26AM Page 1 of 3 Site Inspection Deficiency Comments Oil/water separator and/or N/A pretreatment Waste storage/disposal area(s)- Satisfactory One municipal waste container was observed outdoors with open tops,waste containers, scrap its rain flaps in place. Used and sealed 55-gallon drums were metal bins, etc. observed awaiting disposal outdoors. One open top scrap wood container was observed outdoors. No stormwater pollution issues were observed. Food service area(s) N/A Indoor material storage area(s) Satisfactory Various construction materials and vehicle maintenance equipment were observed inside the shop. No stormwater pollution issues were observed. Indoor processing area(s) Satisfactory Per facility staff,vehicle maintenance occurs inside the shop. No stormwater pollution issues were observed. Floor drains N/A Spill response equipment Satisfactory Spill response equipment was observed throughout the facility. SWPPP Section Observed Comments Does the facility have a Stormwater Satisfactory Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)? Reviewed and updated annually Deficiency The SWPPP has not been reviewed and updated. The facility should review and update the SWPPP annually per the NCG080000 Permit, Section B-15. Responsible party Satisfactory General location (USGS)map Satisfactory Detailed site map Satisfactory Narrative description of industrial Satisfactory processes Feasibility study Satisfactory Evaluation of stormwater outfalls(non Satisfactory A non-stormwater discharge evaluation was conducted on 1/4 -stormwater discharge evaluation) /2022 and was documented in the SWPPP. Stormwater best management Satisfactory practice(BMP)summary Secondary containment plan (all Satisfactory necessary secondary containment provided and documented) Records on every release from a N/A The ASTs stored outdoors are double walled. secondary containment system (for the last 5 years) Spill prevention and response Satisfactory procedures(SPRP) List of significant spills or leaks(for Deficiency Per facility staff, no significant spills or leaks have occurred the last 3 years) for the last 3 years; however,the spill log was not filled out. The facility should maintain a spill log per the NCG080000 Permit, Section B-10(f). Solvent management plan (SMP) Satisfactory Preventative maintenance and good Satisfactory housekeeping program (PMGHP) Facility inspections conducted as Satisfactory The facility conducts and documents facility inspections as required required.The most recent facility inspections occurred on 1/1 /2023, 5/1/2023, 7/1/2023, and 9/1/2023. dxTo report pollution or drainage problems call: 311 CHARLOTTE_ http://stormwater.charmeck.org �� .. 12/4/2023 9:34:26AM Page 2 of 3 SWPPP Section Observed Comments Employee training (provided and Deficiency The facility has not conducted employee training.The facility documented) should provide and document employee training per the NCG 080000 Permit, Section B-13. Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments Qualitative monitoring conducted as Deficiency The facility has not conducted qualitative monitoring as required required.The facility should conduct and document qualitative monitoring per the NCG080000 Permit, Section D. Analytical monitoring conducted as N/A Per facility staff, less than 55 gallons of new motor oil and/or required hydraulic oil are used per month at the facility. Analytical monitoring for onsite N/A Per facility staff, less than 55 gallons of new motor oil and/or vehicle and equipment maintenance hydraulic oil are used per month at the facility. as required Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments Copy of permit and certificate of Recommendation The facility maintains a copy of the General Permit onsite; coverage onsite however,the certificate of coverage(COC)could not be located.The facility should maintain a copy of the COC onsite. All outfalls observed Yes No stormwater pollution issues were observed. Number of Outfalls Observed 1 Representative outfall status N/A documented by DEMLR Annual no-exposure self re-certificatio N/A n documented (& To report pollution or drainage problems call: 311 CHARLOTTE_ http://stormwater.charmeck.org 12/4/2023 9:34:26AM Page 3 of 3