SW8041006_Historical File_20180306

Lewis,Linda
From: Lewis,Linda
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2018 10:52 AM
To: '[e-mail]'
Cc: Scott, Georgette
Subject: FW: SW8 041006 Gracelyn Park Subdivision
From: Lewis,Linda
Sent:Tuesday, March 06,2018 10:43 AM
To: '[e-mail]'<[e-mail]>
Cc:Scott,Georgette<[e-mail]>
Subject:SW8 041006 Gracelyn Park Subdivision
Mr. Casey:
The Division received a request from the HOA to investigate the 5 feet of piping and riprap that has
been installed at the end of curb outlet Swale #12, and to make a determination as to whether this is
in compliance with the permit.
This situation was first identified as part of a routine compliance inspection in February 2017, as a
possible compliance issue, based on the permit requirements for grassed swales and limited piping
under driveways. However, per .1003(2)(c) of the stormwater rules, a minimal amount of non-
vegetated conveyances are allowed for erosion protection. After observing the construction, the
Division does not consider this a compliance issue. However, such additions and changes to the
stormwater system are best addressed before the changes are made by submitting the revised plans
as a minor modification for review and approval by the Division.
This determination should NOT be considered carte blanche to begin wholesale piping of swales or
the widespread installation of rip rap in the swales. Piping and rip ran should be used judiciously, and
only where erosion issues cannot be resolved by grading or vegetation/sodding.
The Division notes that the permit for Phase IV, SW8 100203, is still in the name of the developer,
Britt Development Co. of Archdale, LLC. Please be advised that we will be notifying the permitholder
of the need to transfer that permit to the HOA.
Linda Lewis, E.I.
Environmental Engineer Ill
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
910-796-7215 Office
Iinda.Iewis ftncdenr.00v
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
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ROY COOPER
IIC
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
Energy,Mineral& TRACY DAVIS
Land Resources Director
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
February 6, 2017
Ms. Elizabeth Moore, President
Gracelyn Park Homeowners Association, Inc.
PO Box 1688
Newport, NC 28570
Subject: NOTICE OF INSPECTION
Gracelyn Park Subdivision
Permit No. SW8 041006
Carteret County
Dear Ms. Moore:
On February 1, 2017, Brian Lambe of the Wilmington Regional Office of the Department
of Energy, Land, and Mineral Resouces inspected Gracelyn Park Subdivision in
Newport, Carteret County to determine compliance with Stormwater Management
Permit Number SW8 041006 issued on October 15, 2004. DWQ file review and site
inspection revealed that the site is not compliant with the terms and conditions of this
permit. Please find a copy of the completed form entitled "Compliance Inspection
Report" attached to this letter.
Please be advised that you are required to comply with the terms, conditions and
limitations of your Stormwater Management Permit under Title 15A North Carolina
Administrative Code 2H .1003 and North Carolina General Statute 143-214.7, including
operation and maintenance of your permitted stormwater system.
The inspection revealed piping at the end of swale #12 that reached into a wetland
ditch. The low density permit only allows for piping for driveways and access to lots.
Swale #10 had a rip rap apron installed on the end extending into the wetland ditch.
The permit requires all conveyance to be grass lined. Please provide details of the
repairs and changes to this office.
If the project has changed name, ownership or mailing address, a formal change of
name/ownership form must be submitted to DWQ within 30 calendar days detailing the
change.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy,Mineral and Land Resources
512 N.Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1612
919 707 9200

Gracelyn Park
SW8041006
February 6, 2017
Please be advised that violations of your Stormwater Management Permit may be
subject to the assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation. If you
have any questions, please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone
number (910)-796- 7215.
Sincerely,
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Cox, David
To: Judy Noll
Cc: Scott, Georgette; Weaver, Cameron
Subject: RE: Emailing: lot 34-11
Robert,
Based on the pictures of the swale in Gracelyn Park Subdivision you sent on 04/25/2011,the bulkhead does not appear
to impede the flow of the stormwater swale. As long as he is a couple a feet above the curb outlet swale base,then he
should be fine.The swale that looks like most of the bulk heading that has taken place, is outside of the stormwater
system and most likely in the drainage ditch. Based on what I have seen there is not a violation and will not require a
permit modification. Just be sure to keep this email for the future reference in your stormwater file,and I will put this
email in our file.
Thanks,
David
From: Judy Noll jmailto:JNOLLCalec.rr.comj
Sent: Monday,April 25, 2011 12:32 PM
To: Cox, David
Subject: Emailing: 10t 34-11
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