NCS000478_2010 SWMP Report_20190807

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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
small MUNICIPAL separate storm sewer system
NPDES STORMWATER Management Program Report
Narrative Application Supplement

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION 2
1.1. POPULATION SERVED 2
1.2. GROWTH RATE 2
1.3. JURISDICTIONAL AND MS4 SERVICE AREAS 2
1.4. MS4 CONVEYANCE SYSTEM 2
1.5. LAND USE COMPOSITION ESTIMATES 3
1.6. TMDL IDENTIFICATION 3

2. RECEIVING STREAMS 4

3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS 5
3.1. LOCAL PROGRAMS 5
3.2. STATE PROGRAMS 5

4. PERMITTING INFORMATION 6
4.1. RESPONSIBLE PARTY CONTACT LIST 6
4.2. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 8
4.3. SIGNING OFFICIAL 9
4.4. DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 9

5. CO-PERMITTING INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE) 10
5.1. CO-PERMITTEES 10
5.2. LEGAL AGREEMENTS 10
5.3. RESPONSIBLE PARTIES 10

6. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY 11
6.1. NAME OF ENTITY 11
6.2. MEASURE IMPLEMENTED 11
6.3. CONTACT INFORMATION 11
6.4. LEGAL AGREEMENTS 11

7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 12
7.1. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS 12
7.2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION 13
7.3. ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION 15
7.4. CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL 16
7.5. POST-CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT 17
7.6. POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS 20

June 1, 2010

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1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION.

1.1 Population Served:

2027 (2000 Census)
• Permanent: 2271 as of July 1, 2008
• Basis of Population statistic: 2000 Census has Laurel Park’s population as 2027.
The NC Office of State Planning estimates that Laurel Park’s population as of July
1, 2008 is 2271.
• Seasonal: Census 2000 listed Laurel Park with a seasonal population of 124. Laurel
Park has several out of state/in state residents with second homes in Laurel Park.

1.2 Growth Rate:

July 1, 1998 = 2064
2000 Census = 2027
July 1, 2008 = 2271
10 year population difference = 207
207/2064 = 10 % as ten year growth rate
10.0% / 10 = 1 % per year

1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas:

Jurisdictional Area Total: 2.88 square miles
MS4 Service Area: 2.61 square miles (removes DOT maintained road area)

1.4 MS4 Conveyance System:
The Town of Laurel Park’s storm sewer system is mainly open drainage ways with a
minimal amount of curb and gutter on local, state, and private roads. The Town maintains
most roads within the community and the roadways drain into receiving wooded areas
and/or streams directly.
The State DOT maintains systems along the State Roads, which in Laurel Park includes
a section of US 64W and several arterial roads. (Laurel Park’s State Powell Bill Map, July
1, 2009):
There are private drives and small roadways that are both paved and unpaved that
connect to Town and State roads and are maintained by owners. Most use open ditches.
Town maintenance includes leaf pickup, garbage pickup, brush removal, street
sweeping, and storm-drain clearance. Public Works staff routinely cleans out roadway and
driveway culverts and storm drains as needed. Laurel Park’s Public Works Department
currently maintains 8 full time employees.
Town, state, and private systems channel water into ditches that flow into un-named
tributaries leading into Shaw Creek, Wash Creek (Rainbow Lake, Temple Terrace Lake),
Tonys Creek, North Fork Willow Creek, or Finley Creek. Several other un-named blue-line
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streams indicated on the USGS Topographical Survey may hold or carry water into these
creeks during periods of rain, but are usually dry.

1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates:

• Residential 52 %
• Commercial 7 %
• Industrial 0 %
• Open Space 41 %
Total = 100 %

Estimate Methodology for Land Use Estimates:
➢ Jurisdictional Area and Land Use Composition were estimated from Henderson County
Planning’s ArcView GIS System based on current County Land Records. Road acreage
estimates were included within the residential and commercial categories as appropriate.

1.6 TMDL Identification:

None of the receiving streams within Laurel Park’s jurisdiction are TMDL controlled
bodies of water.

Category

Acres

Percentage

Residential

954

52 %

Commercial

131

7 %

Industrial

0

0 %

Open Space

758

41 %

Total

1843

100 %
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2. RECEIVING STREAMS.

Table 1. French Broad River Basin: Stormwater Receiving Streams within the Town of Laurel Park1

Receiving Stream Name
And Index Number Stream Segment Water
Quality
Classification
Use
Support
Rating
Water
Quality
Issues
North Fork Willow Creek
6-46-2
From Town Limit to Town
Limit C Tr Not
Rated

UT of North Fork Willow
Creek 12
No DWQ index #
From source to Town
Limit3 C Tr Not
Rated
UT of North Fork Willow
Creek 22
No DWQ index #
From source to North Fork
Willow Creek C Tr Not
Rated
Brightwater Branch (Lake
Stel)
6-50-2
From source to Town Limit WS-IV, B Not
Rated
UT of Brightwater Branch
No DWQ index #
From source to Brightwater
Branch WS-IV, B Not
Rated
Echo Lake and Briar Lake
6-50-1
Entire lakes and connecting
stream to Town Limit WS-IV Not
Rated
UT of Echo Lake and
Briar Lake (and
connecting stream)
No DWQ index #
From source to receiving
stream of Echo Lake and
Briar Lake
WS-IV Not
Rated
Shaw Creek
6-50
From source to Town Limit WS-IV Not
Rated
Wash Creek
6-55-7
From source to Town Limit B Not
Rated
UT of Wash Creek 12
No DWQ index #
From source to Wash Creek B Not
Rated

UT of Wash Creek 22
No DWQ index #
From source to Wash Creek B Not
Rated

UT of Wash Creek 32
No DWQ index #
From source to Wash Creek B Not
Rated

Tonys Creek
6-55-6-2
From source to Town Limit B Not
Rated

Finley Creek
6-55-6-1-1
From source to Town Limit B Not
Rated

UT of Finley Creek 12
No DWQ index #
From Town Limit to Finley
Creek
B Not
Rated

UT of Finley Creek 22
No DWQ index #
From source to Finley
Creek
B Not
Rated

1Source: all blue-lined streams on USGS 1:24:000 Hendersonville and Horse Shoe topographic maps
within Laurel Park municipal boundaries
2Unnamed tributaries (UT) to named streams are numbered sequentially, from upstream to
downstream on the named stream
3Some stream sections are outside of town limit
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3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS.

3.1 Local Programs:
a. Local Water Supply Watershed Program: The Town of Laurel Park adopted on January 30,
1997, and amended, on December 17, 2002 the provisions of the Watershed Protection Act
(NCGS 143-214.5). Approximately 35% of the Town’s land use jurisdiction is within the
MS-IV Protected Area of the French Broad River (Asheville) water supply watershed. The
Water Quality Committee of the Environmental Management Commission reviewed and
approved the Town’s Watershed Overlay District Ordinance. This ordinance has strict
limits on density and built-upon limits with the watershed and includes stream buffer area
requirements.
b. Land Use Plan: Adopted in 1988 and revised December 20, 2005.
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program: Section 903, Stormwater and Subsurface
Drainage, of the Town Zoning Ordinance outlines procedures for maintaining erosion and
sedimentation control during activities that disturb less than one acre.
d. The Town’s Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance require a permit from the
Henderson County Soil and Erosion Office prior to grading and/or construction when the
area to be disturbed is over one acre.

Local Sedimentation and Erosion Control on construction sites (over 1 acre)

Natalie J. Berry
Erosion Control Division Chief
Henderson County
240 2ND Avenue East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: [phone] ext. 1023; FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

3.2 State Programs: N/A

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4. PERMITTING INFORMATION.

4.1. RESPONSIBLE PARTY CONTACT LIST:

The Town Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day activities and the coordination and
implementation of the Town’s Stormwater Management Program Goals.

a. Name of Contact Person Christopher Todd
b. Title Town Manager
c. Street Address 441 White Pine Drive
d. City Laurel Park
e. State NC
f. Zip 28739-0910
g. Telephone Number [phone]
h. Fax Number [phone]
i. E-Mail Address [e-mail]

To meet certain goals, however, the Town must rely on the following entities and have procedures
in place for working with them:

Goal: Prevent hazardous materials from reaching area streams through timely and
effective emergency management in hazardous spill situations.

• Name of Entity Valley Hill Fire and Rescue
• Element they will
implement
Hazardous Material Spill Response
• Contact Person Tim Garren
• Contact Address P. O. Box 726, Hendersonville, NC 28793
• Contact Telephone
Number and Fax
[phone] Fax [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

• Name of Entity Henderson County Emergency Management/911
• Element they will
implement
Hazardous Material Spill Response
• Contact Person Jimmy Brissie
• Contact Address 101 East Allen Street, Hendersonville, NC 28793
• Contact Telephone
Number and Fax
[phone] Fax [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

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Goal: Maintain roads and storm sewer infrastructure.

• Name of Entity NC Department of Transportation – Division 14
• Element they will
implement US 64W and State Road maintenance
• Contact Person Brian Birch, Division Engineer
• Contact Address 4142 Haywood Rd., Horseshoe, NC 28742
• Contact Telephone
Number and Fax [phone] FAX: [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Goal: Regular inspections of existing septic systems and wells.

• Name of Entity Henderson County Environmental Health Department
• Element they will
implement
Well, septic, and wastewater treatment systems
inspections
• Contact Person Seth Swift, Environmental Health Supervisor
• Contact Address 1200 Spartanburg Highway, Suite 100,
Hendersonville, NC 28792
• Contact Telephone
Number and Fax [phone] FAX: [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Goal: Maintain an effective Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction
activities in coordination with the local NCDENR Office.

• Name of Entity Henderson County
Soil and Erosion Control Division
• Element they will
implement
Erosion and Sediment Control Program for
construction activities
• Contact Person Natalie J. Berry
• Contact Address 240 2nd Avenue, Hendersonville, NC 28792
• Contact Telephone
Number and Fax
[phone] ext 1023
FAX: [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Laurel Park continues to work with other entities that assist with the Town’s
Implementation Plan. These include Land-of-Sky Regional Council, which coordinates with other
entities as part of a regional effort to assist in the Public Education and Outreach as well as other
programs, and the Greater Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce’s Environmental Committee,
which facilitates a Public Involvement and Participation process for business people and developers
in the area.
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4.2 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART:

Laurel Park maintains a contract with Valley Hill Fire and Rescue Department. In an emergency or a Hazardous Material
Spill, Valley Hill will be dispatched by the County’s 911 System.

Developers are required by the Town to go to get a Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permit from Henderson County Soil
and Erosion Office for any land disturbing activity of one acre or more.

Laurel Park coordinates with NCDOT Division 14 on driveway permits and maintenance requests, as needed.
The Town is a voting member of the Land-of-Sky Regional Council of Governments.
The County Environmental Health Department inspects septic and well systems in Laurel Park.
Laurel Park Town Council
Mayor Carey O’Cain
Commissioners (4)

Town Manager
Christopher Todd
Police Department
Bobbie Trotter,
Chief

8 Full Time
3 Reserve
Town Administration
Kimberly B. Hensley,
Town Clerk
Public Works
Andrew Griffin,
Superintendent

8 Full Time
3 Full Time
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4.3 Signing Official: The Signing Official for this application is Carey O’Cain, Mayor of Laurel
Park, the elected official with the highest authority in accordance with Town Charter.

4.4 Duly Authorized Representative. The duly authorized representative for the permit application
is the Town Manager, Christopher Todd.

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5. CO-PERMITTING INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE). N/A

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6. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY.

6.1 – 6.3: Table 2: Assisting Government Entities, Measures Implemented, and Contact Information
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
your permit obligations? X Yes No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity Valley Hill Fire and Rescue
• Element Implemented Hazardous Material Spill Response
• Contact Person Tim Garren
• Contact Address PO Box 726, Hendersonville, NC 28793
• Contact Telephone No. [phone]

• Name of Entity Henderson County Emergency Management/911
• Element Implemented Hazardous Material Spill Response
• Contact Person Rocky Hyder
• Contact Address 101 East Allen Street, Hendersonville, NC 28793
• Contact Telephone No. [phone]

• Name of Entity NC Department of Transportation – Division 14
• Element Implemented US64W and State Road maintenance
• Contact Person Mark Gibbs, Division Engineer
• Contact Address 4142 Haywood Rd., Horseshoe, NC 28742
• Contact Telephone No. [phone]

• Name of Entity Henderson County Environmental Health Department
• Element Implemented Well, septic, and wastewater treatment systems inspections
• Contact Person Seth Swift, Environmental Health Supervisor
• Contact Address 1200 Spartanburg Highway, Suite 100,
Hendersonville, NC 28792
• Contact Telephone No. [phone]

• Name of Entity Henderson County Erosion Control Division
• Element implemented Construction-site Run-off Inspection
• Contact Person Natalie J. Berry
• Contact Address 240 2nd Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC 28792
• Contact Telephone No. [phone] ext. 1023

6.4 LEGAL AGREEMENTS:

The Town maintains a contract with Valley Hill Fire and Rescue Department for Fire
Protection Services and they provide first response for hazardous material spills.
Henderson County provides Emergency (911) and Environmental Health Department
Services as part of County services. The Henderson County Soil and Erosion Control
Division provide Sedimentation and Erosion Control as part of County services. The DOT
Division Office provides services by the State without a formal agreement with the Town.

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7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

The Town developed, implemented, and will enforce a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)
designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from its small MS4 to the maximum extent
practicable (MEP), to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality
requirements of the Clean Water Act.

7.1 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS.

Minimum Measure (i): A public education and outreach program on the impacts of
Stormwater discharges on water bodies to inform citizens of how to reduce pollutants in
Stormwater run-off. The public body may satisfy this requirement by developing a local
education and outreach program; by participating in a statewide education and outreach
program coordinated by the department; or a combination of those approaches.

To meet this requirement the Town implemented a public education program to distribute
educational materials to the community and conduct outreach activities to educate the public on
the impacts of Stormwater discharges on water bodies.

Goals:

1. Explore the feasibility of regional approaches to the development and distribution of public
educational materials and/or using any statewide education or outreach programs, and develop
a public materials distribution plan within two years. Have informational materials available in
Town Hall, on the Town’s web-site, and through other mechanisms.
2. Work with local entities including Land-of-Sky Regional Council, the Mud Creek Water Shed
Restoration Council, RiverLink, Henderson County Environmental Conservation Organization,
and other local agencies and organizations to develop local training sessions and materials for
the public. This could include topics such as Phase II Requirements, Low-Impact Design,
Watershed Planning and Protection, Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design,
Hazardous Material Disposal, or Habitat and Stream Restoration. Conduct or support and
advertise at least one such training per year.

7.1.1 Discussion.

(1) Target Pollutant Sources our Education Program will address and Why:
• Sedimentation and Erosion – Laurel Park is a mountainous community. When land is
disturbed during any construction process, the erosion rate has the potential to
accelerate rapidly. This coupled with natural erosion because of the mountainous
terrain makes soil and erosion control a Town priority.
• Hazardous Materials – As with any community, the proper disposal of hazardous
materials is important. The Town is the headwaters to numerous streams, and the
protection of these streams is important to Laurel Park and the surrounding areas.
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• Fecal Bacteria – Laurel Park has a high number of operating septic systems within the
community. Proper maintenance and care of these systems are a priority within the
community.

(2) Target Audiences that will have storm water impacts:
• The general public
• Developers
• Professional landscapers
• Town staff

(3) Outreach Program:
• The Town worked with the Land-of-Sky Regional Council in establishing a work group,
with several other local government entities, to develop outreach strategies and
“BMPs”. The regional group developed brochures for the public, newspaper articles,
TV ads, and a web page used to educate the public on storm water impacts. The Town
includes the brochures developed in welcome packets to new residents and the
brochures are available at Town Hall upon request.
• The Town continues to work with the Mud Creek Watershed Restoration Council
striving to improve and protect water quality throughout the Mud Creek. The Town has
one Commissioner on the Council.

(4) Evaluation:
Laurel Park is a fairly small Town, mainly residential in nature, and it is difficult to evaluate
effectiveness of efforts involving outreach. The Town will continue using the mechanisms
developed to education the public (web site information, brochures, and news articles).

7.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION.

Minimum measure (ii): A public involvement and participation program consistent with all
applicable state and local requirements.

To meet this requirement the Town of Laurel Park will:

Goals:

1. Continue to seek input and provide updates on Phase II requirements and implementation to
the Town Council and the Town Planning Board as part of regularly scheduled public
meetings.

2. Use the Planning Board to develop strategies and finalize an implementation plan.

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3. Explore feasibility of working with other local agencies or adjoining communities to
develop public input and informational workshops or other processes. As an example, the
Mud Creek Restoration Council.

4. Explore feasibility of initiating a local “Adopt-a-Stream” or “Adopt-a-Creek” program in
coordination with RiverLink, Henderson County Environmental Conservation
Organization, Scout Troops, or other local entities.

5. Continue to promote and participate in the annual North Carolina “Big Sweep” Event each
September urging citizens to do their part to restore the beauty and function of our lakes,
streams, rivers, and creeks by volunteering to participate in the North Carolina Big Sweep
event.

7.2.1 Discussion:

• At the April 20, 2004 Town Council meeting, the Laurel Park Town Council conducted
a public hearing to receive comments of the Town’s proposed Stormwater Management
Program.
• At the January 15, 2008 Town Council meeting, the Laurel Park Town Council
conducted a public hearing to receive comments and adopted a Stormwater
Management Ordinance.
• At the December 20, 2005 Town Council meeting, the Laurel Park Town Council held a
public hearing to receive comments of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan and adopted the
plan. One of the implementation strategies addressed Stormwater Management.
• The Town continues to work with the Mud Creek Watershed Restoration Council
striving to improve and protect water quality throughout the Mud Creek. The Town
has one Commissioner on the Council.
• The Town annually participates in the North Carolina Big Sweep program which is a
statewide community effort to retrieve trash from local waterways.
• The Friends of Laurel Park sponsors twice a year a litter sweep effort to remove trash
from right-of-ways in an effort to eliminate litter from stormwater outlets.

7.2.2 Evaluation:
Laurel Park is a fairly small Town, mainly residential in nature, and it is difficult to evaluate
the effectiveness of efforts. The Town will continue participating in the programs
developed to ensure public involvement and improve Stormwater Management. Currently,
the Town experiences minimal complaints on Stormwater Management.

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7.3 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION.

Minimum Measure (iii): A Program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges within the MS4.
The Program shall include a storm sewer system mapping component that at a minimum
identifies Stormwater outfalls and the names and location of all waters within the jurisdiction
of the public body.

To meet this requirement the Town of Laurel Park will develop, implement, and enforce a
program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the MS4.

Goals:

1. Develop a map of the MS4 system and its outfalls relative to available USGS information.
Update and maintain as needed.

2. Adopt a local ordinance with regulatory fines to prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4
system or receiving streams.

3. Develop a plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges as part of the local regulations
implemented with the permit.

4. Prevent hazardous materials from reaching area streams through timely and effective
emergency management in hazardous spill situations.

5. Regular inspections of existing septic systems and wells by the Henderson County
Environmental Health Department will be conducted.

7.3.1 Discussion:

• Storm Sewer System Map. A map of Laurel Park’s Storm Sewer System was
developed by our consulting engineering firm, William G. Lapsley and Associates. The
map shows major outfalls and drainage areas and the names and location of receiving
streams relative to USGS mapping information.
• Regulatory Mechanism and Enforcement: The Town adopted on January 15, 2008 a
Stormwater Management Ordinance using the State model. The ordinance contains
enforcement measures that involve notification and potential fines for violations.
• Detection and Elimination: Priority for possible illicit discharges is the areas near the
receiving streams relative to USGS mapping information. The Town will continue to
work closely with the County’s Department of Environmental Health, as needed, to
identify and eliminate any contaminants from on-site sewage disposal systems.
Procedures for tracing sources of illicit discharges are largely complaint driven and then
the complaint is given to the appropriate agency/department for resolution.
• Non Stormwater Discharges: The Town’s ordinance states that prohibited substances
include but are not limited to: oil, anti-freeze, chemicals, animal waste, paints, garbage,
and litter. The ordinance also addresses several allowable discharges, such as, water
line flushing, landscape irrigation, rising ground waters, uncontaminated ground water
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infiltration (as defined at 40 CFR 32.2005(20)), discharges from potable water sources,
foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, springs, lawn watering, individual
residential car washing, street wash water; and other non-stormwater discharges for
which a valid NPDES discharge permit has been approved and issued by the State of
North Carolina, and provided that any such discharges to the municipal separate storm
sewer system shall be authorized by the Town of Laurel Park.
• Outreach: The Town will continue to inform public employees, businesses, and the
general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of
waste through informational materials, such as, brochures, web sites, and newsletters.
• Staff Training: The Town periodically conducts classes with Public Works personnel
highlighting illicit discharge detection (and good housekeeping measures). If staff in
another department observes a possible illicit discharge, they would report it to Town
Hall.
• Evaluation. Over time, we will be able to evaluate overall effectiveness by looking at
the number of complaints received. To date, our experience so far suggests that there is
not a large problem with illicit discharges, as we have received very few complaints and
have not observed any illicit discharges. We will continue education efforts to make
sure that the public is aware of an avenue for reporting potential violations.

7.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL.

Minimum Measure (iv): A program to reduce pollutants in any Stormwater runoff within the MS4
from construction activities resulting in a land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre.
Reduction of storm water discharges from construction activity disturbing less than one acre is
included as part of the Town’s overall program.

The Town is currently and will continue to meet this requirement by working with Henderson
County’s Soil & Erosion Control Division as our locally delegated program for meeting this
minimum measure. Their program meets or exceeds the requirements of NCDENR (who we
previously delegated prior to the County’s adoption of an ordinance.) The Town refers
developers to the County for erosion control permits and works closely with County staff in
reporting and resolving possible violations. Also, the Town’s zoning ordinance contains
procedures to be followed by builders or property owners when disturbing less than one acre.

Goals:

1. Maintain an effective Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction activities in
coordination with the Henderson County Soil and Erosion Control Division for construction
activities resulting in land disturbance of greater than one acre.

2. Maintain an effective Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction activities in
coordination with the local zoning ordinance for construction activities resulting in land
disturbance of less than one acre (mainly single family residential lots).

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7.4.1 Discussion:

• Regulatory Mechanism: The Town’s subdivision and zoning ordinances both have
procedures in place addressing construction activities resulting in land disturbance
of more than one acre and in land disturbance less than one acre.
• Plan reviews: The Town has procedures for pre-construction review of all site
plans. For review of construction activities resulting in land disturbance of more
than one acre, a permit is required from the Henderson County Soil and Erosion
Office. For review of construction activities resulting in land disturbance of less
than one acre, the zoning administrator issues a land disturbing permit.
• Enforcement: County staff and the Town zoning administrator accomplishes
enforcement. Procedures, such as, stop work orders, fines, bonding (for larger
projects) are used for enforcement.
• Inspections: Inspections occur on a random basis or on occasion by complaint.
• Public Information: The program is included within the overall public education
programs.
• Evaluation: The program is working extremely well. The Town receives or has
initiated approximately two or less complaints a year. The county office has been
extremely responsive for any assistance requested and does random inspection on its
permits issued.

7.5 POST-CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW
DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT.

Minimum Measure (v): A program to address post-construction Stormwater runoff from new
development and redevelopment projects that cumulatively disturb greater than or equal to one
acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development
or sale, that discharge into the MS4 or into an interconnected MS4.

To meet this requirement the Town will develop, implement, and enforce a program within 12
months from date of permit issuance or 12 months from date of granting of permit by rule status.
The program will ensure that controls are in place that would prevent or minimize water quality
impacts and will include strategies and structural and non-structural BMPs that are best suited for
Laurel Park’s topography and landscape. To achieve this the Town will:

Goals:

1. Consider any model ordinance that the State may provide;

2. Use the Town Planning Board to review/draft recommended changes to current ordinances for
Town Council review/adoption; and

3. Work with other communities, Land-of-Sky Regional Council, or other agencies to study the
feasibility for regional approaches to implementation and enforcement.
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7.5.1 Discussion:
The Town’s program shall require all subject projects to apply for locally issued permit
coverage under one of the following Stormwater management options and parameters as set
forth in guidance document SWU-268-103102:

Low Density Projects. Projects shall be permitted as low density if they meet the following
criteria:
• No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24 percent built-upon area (BUA) for
all residential and non-residential development;
• Stormwater run-off from the development shall be transported from the
development by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable;
• All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent
surface waters. For the purpose of this Rule, a surface water shall be present if the
feature is approximately shown on either the most recent version of the soil survey
map prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States
Department of Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5
minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the United States Geological
Survey (USGS). An exception to this requirement may be allowed when surface
waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(3)(a); and
• The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants to
ensure that development activities maintain the development consistent with the
approved project plans.

High Density Projects. Projects exceeding the low density threshold established above
shall implement Stormwater control measures that:
• Control and treat the difference in Stormwater runoff volume leaving the project
site between the pre and post development conditions for the 1 year 24 hour storm.
Runoff volume drawdown time shall be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than
120 hours;
• All structural Stormwater treatment systems used to meet the requirements of the
program shall be designed to have an 85% average annual removal for Total
Suspended Solids;
• General Engineering Design Criteria for all projects shall be in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H .1008(c).
• All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and
intermittent surface waters. For the purpose of this Rule, a surface water shall be
present if the feature is approximately shown on either the most recent version of
the soil survey map prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the
United States Department of Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000
scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the United States
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Geological Survey (USGS). An exception to this requirement may be allowed
when surface waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A
NCAC 2B .0233 (3)(a); and
• The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants to
ensure that development activities maintain the development consistent with the
approved project plans.

Operation and Maintenance:
The Town’s program shall include an operation and maintenance component that ensures
the adequate long-term operation of the structural BMPs required by the program. The
program shall require owners of permitted BMPs to submit annual maintenance and
inspection reports conducted and certified by a qualified professional.
NOTE: Since implementation no development of this nature has occurred.

Control of Fecal Coliform: The Town works closely with the Henderson County
Environmental Health Department to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of on-
site, private wastewater treatment systems, septic, and private well systems.

Programs Draining into SA Waters: N/A

Programs draining into trout (Tr) waters:
A portion of community is a source of the North Fork Willow Creek, classified as C Tr
waters. The Town shall require that, if necessary, selected BMPs that impact this stream
do not result in a sustained increase in the receiving water temperature.

Programs for Draining into Nutrient Sensitive Waters: N/A

Watershed Planning:

Local Water Supply Watershed Program: The Town of Laurel Park adopted on January
30, 1997, and amended, on December 17, 2002, the provisions of the Watershed
Protection Act (NCGS 143-214.5). This ordinance has strict limits on density and built-
upon limits with the watershed and includes stream buffer area requirements (see 3.1a).

Natural Resource Protection:

Area addressed in above discussions.

Open Space Protection:

The Town Zoning Ordinance requires 20% of gross lot area to be reserved for
landscaping for any commercial development.
The Town enforces the stream buffer requirements contained with the Local Water
Supply Watershed Program.

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Street Design:

The Town follows the DOT Minimum Construction standards in reviewing any new
roads associated with new development.

Evaluation:

Being a small mainly residential community, the Town has not dealt with any multi-unit
development in the past several years, evaluation approaches dealing with multi-unit
development will be followed in the event of this type activity should occur.

7.6 POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL
OPERATIONS.

Minimum Measure (vi): A pollution prevention/good housekeeping program for municipal
operations that addresses operation and maintenance, including a training component, to prevent
or reduce pollutant runoff from those operations.

To meet this requirement the Town will develop and implement an operation and maintenance
program that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing
pollutant runoff from municipal operations. To address these concerns, the Town:

Goals:

1. Work with the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Waste Reduction Partners of Land-of-
Sky Regional Council to conduct a Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention Assessment
of the Public Works facility and implement recommendations from the assessment.

2. Continue current maintenance policies and practices of good housekeeping and pollution
prevention.

3. Use available training materials from EPA, the State, or other organizations as part of employee
training annually.

7.6.1 Discussion:

• Affected Operations: The principle municipal operations of the Town of Laurel Park
relevant to this permit program are those of automotive/equipment maintenance,
vehicle/equipment storage, and materials storage that all occur in the Public Works
Facility, 500 Toms Drive, Laurel Park, North Carolina.
• Training: The Town will continue to seek training for maintenance and public works
personnel in pollution prevention and good housekeeping measures. Selected personnel
attended a training session prepared by the Land of Sky Regional Council. The Town
will continue periodic on-site training of Public Works Personnel.
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• Maintenance and Inspections: The Town maintenance staff operates from the
maintenance facility daily practicing good housekeeping and pollution prevention for
the site.
• Vehicular Operations:
The Town of Laurel Park’s fleet includes 15 vehicles:
Police vehicles: 1 Ford Escape, 3 Ford Explorers, 4 Chevrolet Impalas.
Public Works: 5 light pick up trucks, 2 heavy duty Dump trucks.
Light vehicle maintenance (oil changes, tire rotation, etc.) for vehicles is
accomplished at the Public Works Facility. Used oil is collected for recycling and
stored in appropriate containers until removal. Automotive repair and significant
maintenance for Town vehicles is done by local private mechanic services.
The Town operates a refueling point for vehicles. The 1000-gallon tank is built of
double wall construction to prevent leakage and inspected as required.
Salt and sand for snow removal are contained in a covered storage area at the Public
Works Facility. Other materials are also stored within the Public Works area
facility. Hazardous materials are stored in a locked chemical cabinet.
• Waste Disposal: The Town does not own or operate a waste transfer station. The
Town contracts weekly for residential collection of garbage and recyclables.
• Other evaluations: The Town has recently worked with Henderson County in
updating the countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan. One objective for the Town is to
develop a flood damage prevention ordinance. Although less than 5% of the
community is in a mapped flood zone, the Town adopted a flood prevention
ordinance effective August 19, 2008 and residents who desire may now get flood
insurance.
As a small Town we have limited municipal operations and vehicle maintenance.
The Town does not own/operate ambulance services, EMT services, transportation
or transit services, a wastewater treatment plant, a landfill, and a recyclables
processing center, an airport, or marina. The Town contracts for fire services with
the Valley Hill Fire and Rescue Department.
• Evaluation: The Town will continue to monitor the BMP goals for effectiveness.
The Town has not experienced any problems associated with good housekeeping for
municipal operations.