NCS000485_App_2010

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
OFFIC USE ONLY
Date Rec'd
Fee Paid
Permit Number
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDESSmall M54 Stormwater
PermitApplication(SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
Town of Nashville, North Carolina
b.
Seeking Permit Coverage
Tar -Pamlico
T.
Ownership Status (federal,
Local
d.
state or local
area containing the following four land use activities:
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
Town
•
town, county, prison, school,
20
•
etc.
10 a
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 - 97
Classification Code
100%
e.
County(s)
Nash
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
2.75
miles
g.
Population
Permanent
4841 estimate
Seasonal (if available)
0
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
9% estimated
L
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes ® No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
2.75
b.
River Basin(s)
Tar -Pamlico
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
1- Stony Creek
d.
Estimated percentaqe of jiurisdictional
area containing the following four land use activities:
•
Residential
40
•
Commercial
20
•
Industrial
10 a
•
Open Space
30
Total =
100%
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy ❑ Yes ® No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program Yes ❑ No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan ❑ Yes No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
❑ Yes No
a permitted Phase I entity?
• Name of Entity
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑ Yes ❑ No
with another Phase II enti ?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
❑ Yes ❑ No
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No
permittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
❑ Yes ❑ No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
b. Title/position of person above
• Element they will implement
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
• Contact Person
• Contact Address
• Contact Telephone Number
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
❑ Yes ❑ No
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority
Larry Williams
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
Public Works Director
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
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VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible forgathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. lam aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations
A r.
Signature
rAw� f W-41
Name
Preston Mitchell
Title
Town Manager
Street Address
499 Barnes St
PO Box
987
City
Nashville
State
NC
Zip
27856
Telephone
252-459-4511
Fax
252-459-8926
E -Mail
[e-mail] 71
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Larry Williams
b.
Title
Public Works Director
c.
Street Address
499 Barnes St
d.
PO Box
987
e.
City
Nashville
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
27856
h.
Telephone Number
252-459-4511
i.
Fax Number
252-459-8926
j.
E -Mail Address
[e-mail]
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a. RCRA Hazardous Waste
Management Program
b. UIC program under SDWA
RC O q%S
c. NPDES Wastewater Discharge
Permit Number
d. Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD) Program
e. Non Attainment Program
f. National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g. Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h. Dredge or fill permits under
section 404 of CWA
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
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4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
S. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1. Co -Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1. Co -Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
OFFIC USE ONLY
Date Recd
Fee Paid
Permit Number
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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1. STORM SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1 Population Served
The Town of Nashville is a full service municipality located in eastern North Carolina. The most
recent population estimates provided the State Demographer provides 4841 as of August 28,
2009. The Town anticipates this number is slightly low as residential growth has been steady
until the recent downturn of the economy.
1.2 Growth Rate
With the most recent population estimate of 4841 and the 2000 census population being reported
as 4417, we believe the growth rate to be approximately 9 percent over the last nine years. This
is the most recent information the Town has on hand.
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Area
The Town of Nashville has approximately 2.75 square miles of service area. This has increased
from 2.655 when the permit was initially submitted. This is mostly either residential or what is
currently open space.
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System
The Town of Nashville Stormwater System is largely piped in the core sections of Town and in
the newer northern subdivisions. In the southernmost sections of Town storm water is largely
transported by open ditch. The primary reason for this is the water supply watershed located in
the southernmost sections of Town.
1.5 Land Use Composite Estimate
It is estimated that the Town of Nashville is made up of forty percent residential use, twenty
percent commercial use, ten percent industrial use, and 30 percent open space. This is a staff
estimate.
1.6 TMDL Identification
To the best of our knowledge we do not discharge into controlled body of water.
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
Receiving
Stream Name
Stream
Segment
Water Quality
Classification
Use Support
Rating
Water Quality
Issues
303(d) List
Stony Creek
Unnamed
C; NSW
Sa ony Creek
Unnamed
C;NSW
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 Local Programs
The Town of Nashville participates in a water supply watershed district in the southern portions
of Town and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. This program is primarily geared towards protecting
water quality in the Tar River Reservoir. Certain density requirements under this program are
relaxed by ordinance for developing in a manner consistent with preserving water quality. We
also require developments to submit and provide a State approved sediment and erosion control
plan. The Town of Nashville Land Use Plan also recognizes sensitive areas and addresses them
appropriately.
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3.2 State Programs
As mentioned above the State approves our Sediment and Erosion Control Plans for
development within this jurisdiction. The Town of Nashville and its planning jurisdiction do fall
within the Tar -Pamlico River Basin, so those buffer rules do apply.
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
Preston Mitchell
Town Manager
(P) 252-459-4511
(F) 252-459-8926
Mr. Mitchell is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Town as they pertain to
administration of all programs. He is a working manager who remains involved in all aspects of
Town Government.
Larry Williams
Public Works Director
(P) 252-459-4511
(F) 252-459-8926
Mr. Williams is the Director of the Public Works Department, he is responsible for streets, and
storm water systems among other duties. As it pertains to storm water his department's
responsibilities include day-to-day maintenance of the Towns storm water System. He also
reviews development plans to ensure consistency with the Towns storm water goals.
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4.2 Organizational Chart
Town Manager
Public Works Director Planning Director
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4.3 Signing Official
Preston Mitchell Town Manager is the signing official for this permit. Mr. Mitchell is the Town
Manager of the Town of Nashville. In that he is the Chief Administrative Official and is responsible for
the day-to-day operations of the Town.
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative
No Duly Authorized Representative is appointed for this application.
5. CO-PERIVHTTING INFORMATION
No co -permitting is being undertaken at this point.
6. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
None
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
The Town of Nashville primarily distributes public education documentation thorough our website. The
Town's target pollutant sources are primarily residential customers, and the dumping or runoff
associated with either lawn care practices. With that being said our target audience is both residents of
our jurisdiction, and also developers in the same. We intend to reach citizens throughout our jurisdiction
through our website, and the public information found therein. We have a section of our website
dedicated to storm water education it can be found at htM://www.townofiashville.com/stormwater. We
inform all developers interested in working in Nashville of our requirements.
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
We intend to continue using our website as the primary source of public education. Currently we
participate bi-yearly in the Big Sweep Program including posted advertisement of such. We intend to
develop a paddle trail along Stony Creek, once that is developed and access to the creek becomes more
feasible, the Town intends to have bi-yearly creek cleanup days.
The Town currently is in the planning phases of a Community Redevelopment Program; this program
addresses many needs of a low to moderate -income community in Nashville. As part of this program we
will include storm water awareness training in our public participation process, along with an input and
answer section of the presentation. The Town also intends to reactivate our Storm Drain Stencil
Program. This was an active program in years past. The stencil serves to inform citizens that the drains
in Nashville ultimately end up in the Tar River.
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Two years ago the Town of Nashville undertook a GIS storm sewer -mapping project. The data was
collected using GPS technology to locate all storm sewer manholes and grates along with any ditch
sections. A more comprehensive map of the system is in the process of being completed. The
measurable goal would be to have a complete map detailing all features of the Towns Storm System.
This map will be updated as needed.
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The Town of Nashville currently has several policies and ordinances that somewhat address discharge
and debris in our storm sewer system. Our Stormwater SOP currently addresses Illicit Discharge. The
Town intends to amend our ordinances to acutely address illicit discharge and detection.
While the Town has for many years been concerned with Inflow and Infiltration of our sewer system, we
have also monitored infiltration of our storm sewer system. In the older sections of Town we most
recently solicited and received a grant to video our sewer lines to check for sewer discharge. With that
being said the Town does annual inspections to ensure the integrity of our sanitary sewer. In addition to
those measures the Town has been very proactive to eliminate sewer overflows. A large part of that is
the daily maintenance done by the utilities department. We have also limited our risk by
decommissioning and dismantling lift stations that are old or no longer necessary. The Town also
monitors two rain gauges.
As public information and education is important the Town maintains a section of our website dedicated
to stormwater awareness. As mentioned above we intend to undertake a large-scale Community
Development initiative in the largest low to moderate -income community in Nashville. Drainage issues
have for years plagued this community. The initiative will focus on drainage, housing rehab, sewer and
street rehab. A large part of this relies on community involvement. The Town in coordination with civic
groups in this area have partnered to host many community meetings. These meetings are largely
focused on public education. One of the topics covered will be illicit discharge. As far as town
employees are concerned the Stormwater SOP states that all employees of the streets department will
receive training annually in detection of elicit discharge. The Public Works, Public Utilities, and
Planning Departments will evaluate each incident annually and recommend preventative measures.
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
The Town relies on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program. We require an approved plan on
all sites disturbing more than one acre. As far as site plan approval the Town has a very intensive
process of review that begins with the Technical Review Committee's meeting to review plans. The
Technical Review Committee is made up of the Planning Director, Public Utilities Director, Public
Works Director, Police Chief, Fire Chief, and the NCDOT District Engineer. Others may be included as
needed based upon circumstance deemed appropriate. A thorough review is completed to ensure
compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Site inspections are done on a daily basis by the
Public Works or Utilities department. Being a small town site inspection priority is not an issue at this
point, we simply do not have enough construction taking place.
The Town plans to make changes to our operations as it pertains to this section. Construction Waste is
now treated as any other accumulation of debris. We intend to address this specifically by ordinance, to
include construction site-specific procedures as they pertain to where and how debris must be handled.
Our website includes specific information on how to submit concerns or complaints regarding
stormwater. We evaluate concerns on a case by case basis, and track them through a log system bases on
what department is responsible for addressing said complaint. Our Stormwater SOP addresses how and
when inspections of sites are done. One interesting point to include is that during any rain event Town
staff including the Public Works, Public utilities, and Planning Director are out visually inspecting our
stormwater facilities and how they are operating. This not only helps to identify current issues but assist
in identifying areas that need preventative maintenance.
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7.5 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
The Town will develop a post construction stormwater program for all sites over one acre. Currently
the town has an internal policy that all maintenance of stormater BMP's are the responsibility of the
developer, or owner of the facility. This will be added to the new section of the ordinance as it
pertains to post construction stormwater.
Currently the Town has several mechanisms that effect or encourage BMP's. The Town does have
the existing Water Supply Watershed area in the southern sections of Town. In the watershed area
developers are allowed to develop without curb and gutter. Not only is this encouraged but
developers receive bonus density for not developing with curb and gutter in these areas. The Town
also has a Planned Use Development Ordinance. This allows for smaller lots in exchange for open
space. Town staff encourages development of this sort, ensuring that every developer interested in
projects in these areas is aware of the benefits to them by developing in an environmentally friendly
manner.
The Town currently and most recently developed and implemented an ordinance pertaining to the
preservation and protection of trees. This ordinance primarily will effect new developments and
mandates that all trees not limiting the development of the property must be left standing. Presently
the first subdivision in Town since this ordinance was adopted is being developed. We anticipate that
this ordinance will work well, but are amenable to amendment should it not match the councils goals
of preservation. Also the Town recently adopted an ordinance pertaining to street trees. For
development and redevelopment. It requires they be planted at certain intervals, but allows the use of
existing trees if acceptable.
The sections of the ordinance that the Town intends to develop will primarily revolve around
structural BMP's including but not limited to dry detention ponds. We intend to develop this
ordinance in the coming year.
While the Town of Nashville may be small in size we are very active in improving our surroundings.
We are constantly improving our sidewalks and walking facilities to encourage more pedestrian
travel. We do this both through grant funding and through Town Funds. We are in the process of
developing a new park facility that will not only protect a section Stony Creek, but provide perpetual
open space and greenway. We actively seek donation of flood prone and environmentally sensitive
areas, and have been successful in obtaining three such parcels totaling over fifteen aces in the past
year. We have also been involved in active conversations with the Tar River transit Authority to
place three regular bus stops in Nashville and believe that will become a reality in the next year.
Needless to say the Town Council is committed to protecting our environment.
7.6 Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The Town of Nashville staff is sensitive to and makes strides to set the example for environmental
consciousness in our community. The Central Maintenance Division services and repairs
approximately 35 town vehicles. The Town owns and operates two garbage trucks, we routinely
check dams, and gaskets to ensure effluents remain contained. We employ one mechanic who is
accountable for all vehicle maintenance except for the largest vehicles. The Town actively recycles
oil and other operating fluids from these vehicles. We also accept oil from Town citizens. In the
coming year we hope to institute a more active oil recycling program primarily through public
education. The Town does have a maintenance and inspection area within the shop that provides
containment of spilled fluids.
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As another good housekeeping item the Town owns and operates a street sweeping truck. This is
operated on a daily basis to ensure that the streets and gutters are clean and free of debris. Storm
drains are cleaned on a bi-monthly basis, and otherwise as needed. Town crews are instructed to
clean any drain they notice debris in when they are on their daily routes. Ditch maintenance is also
an integral part of operations not only do Town crews routinely mow both roadside and off road
ditches, buy remove debris and trash when noticed.
As you can see not only is are the elected officials in Nashville committed to protecting our waters
but also the staff.
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