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NPDES Stormwater Permit
Application Form
Town of Valdese, North Carolina
April 12, 2010

State of North Carolina
Department of. Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
OFFIC USE ONLY
Date Rec'd
Fee Paid
Permit Number
AJ( 000 g
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
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 MPOES Small M54 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive 5tormwater 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 VALDESE
Seeking Permit Coverage
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Local
state or local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
Town
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 - 97
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Burke
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
7.58 square miles
miles
g.
Population
Permanent
4,560
Seasonal (if available)
N/A
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
2.40% annual growth rate est. 2000-2010
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes X No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
7.58 square miles
b.
River Basin(s)
Catawba
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
2 primary streams — McGalliard Creek 11-44-(0.5)
Ho le Creek 11-45- 0.5
d.
Estimated percentage of jurisdictional
area containing the following four land use activities:
•
Residential
38.8%
•
Commercial
3.90%
•
Industrial
9.40%
•
Open Space
48.0%
Total =
100%
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes X No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes X No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
X Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
❑ Yes X No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes X No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting) NOT APPLICABLE
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
❑ Yes ❑ No
a permitted Phase I enti ?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑ Yes ❑ No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No
rmittees?
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
X Yes ❑ No
our permit obligations?
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
Asheville Regional Office, State Sediment and Erosion Control
Program for Burke Coun
• Element they will implement
Sediment and Erosion Control Minimum Measure
• Contact Person
Kevin Barnett
• Contact Address
2090 US Hwy. 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
• Contact Telephone Number
[phone]
c. Are legal agreements in place
X Yes ❑ No
to establish responsibilities?
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL) NOT APPLICABLE
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
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
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 V1 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
property gather and evaluate the information submitted used 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. I am aware that there are signfiicant Pena/des for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines pd imprisonment for knowing violations
Signature
Name
eff ey V. Mo
Title
Town Manager
Street Address
121 Faet Street
PO Box
PO Box 339
City
Valdese
State
North Carolina
Zip
28690
Telephone
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day -today
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Joe McNeely
b.
Title
Assistant Wastewater Superintendent/Stormwater Technician
c.
Street Address
2100 Lake Rhodhiss Drive
d.
PO Box
PO Box 339
e.
City
Valdese
f.
State
North Carolina
g.
Zip
28690
h.
Telephone Number
[phone]
i.
Fax Number
[phone]
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 from the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a.
RCRA hazardous Waste
N/A
Management Program
N/A
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
NCO041696
Permit Number
Contact Person: Greg Padgett — Superintendent; Wastewate
d.
Prevention of Significant
N/A
Deterioration (PSD) Program
N/A
e.
Non Attainment Program
f.
National Emission Standards for
N/A
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
N/A
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
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.4. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.5. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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Comprehensive Stormwater
Management Program Report
(SWU-268)
Town of Valdese, North Carolina
April 12, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION 3
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 4
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS 4
3.1 _ Local Programs
3.2. State Programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List 5
4.2. Organizational Chart 5
4.3. Signing Official 5
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative 5
5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE) 6
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY 6
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 Stormwater Impacts 6
7.2. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 8
7.3. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control 10
7.4. Post -Construction Stormwater Management in
New Development and Redevelopment 10
7.5. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations 13
Town of Valdese, North Carolina
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1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served: 4560 permanent residents based on 2007
Census data from the NC Data Center. This is the most recent
Year for which data is available. No seasonal population is
Recognized.
1.2. Growth Rate: 2.4% annualized 10-year growth rate based on the
2000 U.S. Census Data and 2007 data from the NC Data Center.
1.3. Jurisdictional and NIS4 Service Areas: There is no ETJ. The
Jurisdictional and service areas are the same, i.e. 7.58 square
Miles.
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System: The town Stormwater system is made up
Of a network of pipes, open channels, catch basins, and curb and
Gutter with storm drain inlets. In general the system is very
effective moreover; the Town of Valdese has few problems with
local flooding. McGalliard Creek is the only receiving streams listed
as impaired due to poor bio-classification.
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates: Residential 38.8%
Commercial
3.90%
Industrial
9.40%
Open Space
48.0%*
(Note: 98.3% is vacant residential, primarily
Located in "The Settings" property.)
1.6. Estimate Methodology: Land use was estimated based on town
Planning maps.
1.7. TMDL Identification: There are no defined TMDLs within the town
Watershed.
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2. RECEIVING STREAMS
Receiving Stream
Name
Stream
Segment
Water Quality
Classification
Water Quality
Issues
Double Branch
11-44-1
WS-IV
none
Dye Branch
11-44-2
WS-IV
none
McGalliard Creek*
11-44-(0.5)
WS-IV
poor bio-
classification
Mico! Creek
11-45-1
WS-IV
none
Hoyle Creek
11-45- 0.5
WS-lV
none
*Sections at McGalliard Falls Park & the old McGalliard Creek Treatment Plant
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs: Public Water Supply Watershed Ordinance
The Town of Valdese complies with North Carolina
Requirements for its Water Supply Watershed. The Town Code of
Ordinances (Article XIII, Sections 130-149) establishes overlay
Zones on its zoning map which designate a Public Water Supply
Watershed area. These regulations apply to new development
Requiring a Sedimentation/Erosion Control Plan. The ordinance
Allows cluster development in all Watershed areas, requires
Vegetative buffers as appropriate, establishes High Density
Development standards including a requirement for engineered
Stormwater controls, and requires proper maintenance and upkeep
Of Stormwater control structures. The ordinance also establishes
Remedies and criminal penalties for violation of the Article.
3.2. State Programs: The Town of Valdese is in compliance with the
Requirements of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Program.
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4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
Position
Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Email
Town Manager
Jeffrey
828-879-2117
828-879-2139
[e-mail]
Morse
Wastewater
Greg
828-879-2131
828-874-5915
[e-mail]
Su erintendent
Padgett
Assistant
Joe
828-879-2131
828-874-5915
[e-mail]
Wastewater
McNeely
Superintendent/
Stormwater
Technician
Town Clerk
Thelda
828-879-2117
828-879-2139
[e-mail]
Rhone
Town Attorney
Marc
828-874-2271
828-879-1623
[e-mail]
Mitchell
4.2. Organizational Chart
Town of Valdese
Organizational Chart
Jeffrey Morse
Town Manager
Marc Mitchell
Town Attorney
Greg Padgett I I Larry Johnson f Thelda Rhoney
Wastewater Superintendent PlanningDirector I Town Clerk
Joe McNeely
Asst. Wastewater SuperintendenttStormwater Technician
4.3. Signing Official — Town Manager Jeffrey Morse
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative --- Not Applicable
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5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION (if applicable) —Not Applicable
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
6.1. Name of Entity — Asheville Regional Office, State Sediment and
Erosion Control Program for Burke County
6.2. Measure Implemented — Erosion and Sediment Control Minimum
Measure
6.3. Contact Information -- Kevin Barnett
2090 US Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
[phone]
Kevin. [e-mail]
6.4. Legal Agreements — Not Applicable
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
7.1.1. BM Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3
4
5
Position/Party
1
School
Continue to develop educational
X
X
X
X
X
Asst. Wastewater
Programs
material. Focus on basic
Superintendent/Stormwater
messages regarding clean water
Technician
and the things they can do at home
Joe McNeely
to help. Track the number of
children reached and the subject
Tony Gallegos
covered and report annually.
Water Quality Administrator
WPCOG
(Pending: July 1, 2010
2
Mailers,
Continue to develop materials for
X
X
X
X
X
Asst. Wastewater
Brochures,
mailing which target homeowners
Superintendent/Stormwater
Posters
and businesses with messages
Technician
about how they can reduce
Joe McNeely
pollution picked up by Stormwater.
Track number of homes and
Tony Gallegos
businesses reached by mailer and
Water Quality Administrator
report annually.
WPCOG
Pendin July 1, 2010
3
Festivals,
Participate in local festival(s).
X
X
X
X
X
Asst. Wastewater
Parades, Local
Provide messages on the
Superintendent/Stormwater
Fairs
importance of clean water and on
Technician
specific activities that can be
Joe McNeely
carried out to help keep
Stormwater clean.
4
Library
Provide materials for stocking at
X
X
X
X
X
Asst. Wastewater
Handouts
local Library. Focus messages on
Superintendent/Stormwater
overall Stormwater activities that
Technician
can be addressed in the home.
Joe McNeely
Track number of materials
distributed annually.
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7.1.2. Target Audiences: Town of Valdese residents, employees, school
Children, local businesses, and industry will be targeted because
These groups have the most impact on Stormwater pollution
Prevention.
7.1.3. Target Pollutant Sources: The education program will target public
Litter and dumping, household hazardous waste, illicit connections,
Car wash runoff, and septic tank leakage because these are the
Major sources of pollution to Stormwater runoff in our town.
7.1.4. Outreach Program: We will continue to develop public education
materials to distribute to the community and conduct equivalent
outreach activities about the impact of Stormwater discharge on
water bodies and the steps that the public can take to reduce
pollutants in Stormwater runoff. Our efforts may include but
Are not limited to:
(1) Using Stormwater educational material provided by the State,
EPA, environmental, public interest or trade organizations.
(2) Informing individuals and households about the steps they can
Take to reduce stormwater pollution, such as ensuring proper
Septic tank maintenance, modifying landscaping, disconnected
Impervious area (such as roof downspouts). Ensuring the
Proper use and disposal of landscape and garden chemicals
Including fertilizer and pesticides, protecting and restoring
Riparian vegetation, and properly disposing of motor oil,
Household hazardous waste or pet waste.
(3) Inform individuals and groups how to become involved in local
Stream, lakes, and rivers restoration activities as well activities
That is coordinated by youth service and citizen groups.
(4) Tailoring the program, using a mix of locally appropriate
Strategies, to target the specific audience. For example,
Providing information to garages on the impact of oil discharge
Or the explanation to school children that the storm drain flows
To a near by creek and then into the water they drink.
7.1.5. Decision Process: Each of the four BMPs selected were judged to
Be an effective and economical tool for educating the public in
addition, specific groups in the community.
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7.2. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.2.1. BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3
4
5
Position/Part
t
Adoption of Phase II
Maintain compliance with
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Ordinance
standards set forth in
Assistant Wastewater
before end of permit year
pending Phase II
Superintendent/Stormwater
will allow for right of entry
Stormwater Ordinance
Technician
for detection of illicit
Joe McNeely
connections and
discharges prohibit certain
discharges, establish
enforcement actions and
penalties for dumping,
spills, and willful illicit
connections.
2
Develop a storm sewer
Continue to add points to
X
X
X
X
X
system map showing
map to existing map on a
Assistant Wastewater
outfalis and receiving
as needed basis
Superintendent/Stormwater
bodies of water.
Technician
Joe McNeely
3
The town has started a
Maintain records of areas
X
X
X
X
X
program to detect illicit
screened. Summarize
Assistant Wastewater
connections and
findings in annual report.
Superintendent/Stormwater
discharges occurring at
Technician
drop inlets and catch
Joe McNeely
basins.
4
Coordinate with local
Report numbers of failed
X
X
X
X
X
health department on
septic systems detected
Public Works Director
failing septic systems,
and submit information
Bryan Duckworth
locating problem areas on
on system map as part of
the system map.
annual report.
5
Continue to train town
Provide training materials
X
X
X
X
X
employees in how to
to all town employees on
Assistant Wastewater
inspect for illicit
an as needed basis.
Superintendent/Stormwater
connections and establish
Include number of
Technician
a tracking system for
employees trained in
Joe McNeely
managing reported
annual report.
problem areas.
7.2.2. Storm Sewer System Map: A storm sewer system map
Showing the system's pipes, open channels, catch basins, curbs
and gutters, storm drain inlets and waterways was completed by
the employees of the Town of Valdese, in conjunction with the
assistance of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments. On
this electronic/paper map the location of each outfall was
determined using GPS locator equipment. Additions and
corrections to the map will be made annually. Copies of the map
will be available at Town Hall or at the Public Works Department
For the public to view.
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7.2.3. Regulatory Mechanism: The town will use existing guidelines as
spelled out under the Sewer usage ordinance to address illicit
connections, illegal discharges, and right of entry to private property
for inspection. The ordinance details enforcement procedures and
penalties for dumping, spills, and willful illicit connections.
7.2.4. Enforcement: The property owner will be notified in writing of any
Illicit connection, discharge, dumping, or spill and given a
Reasonable amount of time to correct the problem. If the problem is
Not corrected within this time, the town will repair the problem and
Bill the property owner for costs. A system of penalties or fees may
Be established for repeat or willful violations.
7.2.5. Detection and Elimination: Illicit discharges will be detected using
Dry weather screening. Beginning at the outfall points, the inspector
Will observe any dry weather (no rain for 72 hours) flow in the
Stormwater system. Any such flow will be regarded as a possible
illicit discharge. The inspector will attempt to locate the origin of the
Discharge by tracking upstream in the Stormwater system and
Observing any unusual color, appearance, or odor. If necessary,
Right -of -entry to private property will be employed to trace the
Discharge to its source. Employees of the Fire Department and
Other town employees will be alerted to look for illicit connections
as part of their normal inspection duties.
7.2.6. Non-Stormwater Discharges: None of the listed non-Stormwater
Discharges are currently considered significant contributors of
Pollutants to the MS4.
7.2.7. Occasional incidental non-stormwater discharges: Charity car
Washes will not be treated as illicit discharges. These car washes
Must be registered with the Town prior to their occurrence. The
Town will provide information to the participants to minimize the
Contribution of the charity car washes to Stormwater pollution. The
Town will limit the total number of charity car washes, which may
Occur per year.
7.2.8. Outreach: Town employees will be informed of the hazards
Associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste
As part of their general training requirements which are included in
The Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping minimum measure in
This report. This will include training in hazardous material handling
In addition, disposal. The public will be educated through the BMPs
listed In the Public Education minimum measure in this report.
These Educational BMPs will include brochures, mailings, posters,
and booths, at festivals and parades.
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7.2.9. Decision Process: After considering a number of alternatives,
Valdese has chosen what appears to be the most reasonable and
Cost effective mechanism for detecting and eliminating illicit
Discharges. The Town plans to use its existing MS4 system map
In addition, locate outfalls by means of inexpensive GPS devices.
Town employees will be trained to look for illicit discharges as part
of their regular work routine, paying particular attention to priority
Areas during periods of dry weather. In the case of failed septic
Systems, the Town will coordinate with the County Health Dept.
7.2.10. Evaluation: The town formed a Stormwater advisory group,
consisting of the members of the town's planning board, on August
24, 2009, charged with the task of reviewing Stormwater issues and
offering input for the Stormwater program on an as needed basis.
7.3. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control: The Town of Valdese will
Rely on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program and the Division
Of Water Quality's general Stormwater permit program for construction
Activities to meet the construction site Stormwater runoff control
Requirement.
7.4. Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
7.4.1 Stormwater Management Options: The Town of Valdese will adopt
before the end of permit year an ordinance addressing post -
construction runoff from new development or re -development
projects that disturb one acre or more (including projects that
disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale disturbing one acre or more). All such projects
shall be required to apply for locally issued construction permit
coverage under one of the following Stormwater management
options:
7.4.1.1. Low Density Projects. Projects shall be permitted as low density if the
Project meets the following:
No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24 percent built -upon area
BUA for all residential and non-residential development;
Stormwater runoff from the development shall be transported from the
Development by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent
Practicable;
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III. All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and
Intermittent surface waters. For 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 State Department of
Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scales (7.5-minute)
quadrangles. Topographic maps prepared by the United States Geologic
Survey (USGS). An exception to this requirement may be allowed when
surface waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A
NCAC 213.0233 (3) (a); and
IV. The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and protective
Covenants to ensure that development activities maintain the
Development consistent with the approved project plans.
7.4.1.1. Low Density Projects. Projects shall be permitted as low density if the
Project meets the following:
No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24 percent built -upon area
BUA for all residential and non-residential development;
Stormwater runoff from the development shall be transported from the
Development by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent
Practicable:
Ill. All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and
Intermittent surface waters. For 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 State Department of
Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scales (7.5-minute)
quadrangles. Topographic maps prepared by the United States Geologic
Survey (USGS). An exception to this requirement may be allowed when
surface waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A
NCAC 26 .0233 (3) (a); and
IV. The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and protective
Covenants to ensure that development activities maintain the
Development consistent with the approved project plans.
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7.4.1.2. High Density Projects: Projects exceeding the low -density threshold
(established above in low -density section) shall implement Stormwater
control measure that:
Control and treat the difference in Stormwater runoff volume leaving the
Project site between the pre and post development conditions for the one
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;
III. General Engineering Design Criteria for all projects shall be in
Accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c);
IV. 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 State Department of
Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scales (7.5-minute)
quadrangles. Topographic maps prepared by the United States Geologic
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
V. The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and protective
Covenants to ensure that development activities maintain the
Development activities maintain the development consistent with the
Approved project plans;
7.4.2. Operation and Maintenance: The Valdese program for control of post -
Construction runoff from new development and re -development will
include an operation and maintenance component that ensures the
adequate long-term operation of the structural BMPs required by the
program. The owner of the permitted structural BMP will be required to
submit annually to the Town, on a form provided by the Town, a
maintenance inspection report on each structural BMP. The inspection
must be performed by a qualified professional as defined by the Town in
its ordinance. Any BMP that fails to meet minimum standards of operation
and safety will be repaired at the expense of the owner.
7.4.3. Fecal Coli form: The Town will develop and implement an oversight
Program to ensure proper operation and maintenance of on -site
Wastewater treatment system for domestic wastewater as described in
Section 7.3.1., BMP 4. This program will be coordinated with the Burke
County Department of Health.
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7.4.4. BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3
4
5
PositionlParty
1
Develop and adopt an
Develop and adopt
X
ordinance to establish a
ordinance before the end of
Town Attorney
permitting program for new
the permit year. Note date
Marc Mitchell
development and
of adoption and include
redevelopment. This will
copy of ordinance in annual
include high and low density
report file.
options, long-term
maintenance of structural
BMPs, and control of fecal
soli form from domestic
wastewater treatment
facilities.
2
Establish associated
Have plan review and
X
programs for plan review,
permitting programs in place
Assistant Wastewater
permitting, and annual
by the end of permit year.
Superintendent/Stormwater
inspection of structural
Have inspection program in
Technician
BMPs.
place by end of permit year,
Joe McNeely
Describe in annual report.
3
Will Continue to coordinate
Report numbers of failed
X
X
X
X
X
with local health department
septic systems defected and
Public Works Director
on failing septic systems,
submit information on
Bryan Duckworth
locating problem areas on
system map as part of
the system map.
annual report._
4
Develop education material
Provide training materials to
X
X
X
X
X
for developers and the
all interested parties. Report
Planning Director
public regarding the
number of developers
Lary Johnson
requirements of the town's
reached in annual report.
post -construction runoff
Assistant Wastewater
control ordinance
Superintendent/Stormwater
Technician
Joe McNeel
7.4.5. Non -Structural BMPs: The Town Code of Ordinances (Article Xlll,
Sections 130-149) establishes overlay zones on its zoning map which
Designate a Public Water Supply Watershed area. These regulations
Apply to a new development requiring a Sedimentation/Erosion Control
Plan. The ordinance allows cluster development in all Watershed areas,
Moreover, requires vegetative buffers as appropriate.
7.5. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations:
The Town of Valdese will develop and continue implementation of an
operation and maintenance program that includes a training component
and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from
municipal operations. Using training materials that are available from EPA,
the State of NC, and other organizations, our program will include
employee training to prevent and reduce Stormwater pollution from
activities such as park & open space maintenance, fleet & building
maintenance, new construction & land disturbances, and Stormwater
System maintenance.
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7.5.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
Goals
9
2
3
4
5
Position/Party
1
Continue to develop training
Continue implementation
X
X
X
X
X
materials on pollution
program beginning in Year
Assistant Wastewater
prevention for public
1. Report annually on
Superintendent/Stormwater
facilities, using existing
number of
Technician
materials gathered from
Employees trained and
Joe McNeely
other organizations or
training tools utilized.
creating new tools as
needed. Educate all
employees on the need for
controls to protect
Stormwater from exposure
to otential ollutants.
2
Annually inspect all
Inspect and report annually
X
X
X
X
X
municipal facilities to
on general condition of
Assistant Wastewater
identify potential for
facilities and measures
Superintendent/Stormwater
polluting Stormwater.
implemented to prevent
Technician
Stormwater pollution.
Joe McNeely
Public Works Director
Bryan Duckworth
3
Provide specialized training
Train new employees as
X
X
X
X
X
for those employees that
part of orientation training.
Assistant Wastewater
maintain the drainage
Superintendent/Stormwater
system with focus on
Technician
disposal of floatables, grit,
Joe McNeely
sediment, and other
pollutants removed from the
Public Works Director
system.
Bryan Duckworth
4
Provide Specialized training
Train new employees as
X
X
X
X
X
to employees that manage
part of orientation training.
Public Works Director
and apply chemicals for
Bryan Duckworth
control of dust, pests,
vermin, and weeds or are
used to fertilize Town
maintained plantings.
Training will target the safe
and effective application,
storage, and disposal of the
chemicals used.
5
Develop and implement an
Continue operations
X
X
X
X
X
operation and maintenance
program. Report on the
Public Works Director
program that has as its
program in the annual
Bryan Duckworth
ultimate goal preventing or
report.
reducing pollutant runoff.
7.5.2. Affected Operations: The following Town operations will be affected by
The Operation and Maintenance Program for Pollution Prevention and
Good Housekeeping:
Maintenance Yard
Parks
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Drainage System Maintenance
Materials Storage Yard
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Equipment Storage
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Street Sweeping
Grounds Maintenance and chemical application
The Town's wastewater treatment plant and the vehicle maintenance
Facility require NPDES permits for discharges of Stormwater associated
With industrial activity.
7.5.3. Training: Training materials have been developed on pollution prevention
for public facilities based on the materials used in the public outreach
program. All employees have been educated on the need for controls to
protect Stormwater from exposure to potential pollutants. This training also
serves as the training requirement for public employees as specified in the
outreach component of the illicit Discharge Minimum Measure.
All public employees involved in vehicle, open space, or building
Maintenance operations have been provided training in BMPs, processes,
And materials with which they work, safety hazards, practices for
Preventing discharges, and procedures for responding quickly and
Properly to toxic and hazardous material incidents.
All public employees involved in Stormwater drainage maintenance have
been specifically trained in the disposal of floatables, grit, sediment, and
Other pollutants removed from the system. Additional training or
Certification has been provided to employees that manage or apply
chemicals for control of dust, pests, vermin, or weeds or are used to
fertilize Town -maintained plantings. Training targets the safe and effective
application, storage, and disposal of the chemicals used.
7.5.4. Maintenance and Inspections: A preventative maintenance program for
Operations are in place that includes vehicles, equipment, and material
storage areas in the maintenance yard. Inspections ensure all equipment
and materials storage containers are in good condition. Any problems or
issues that may have an impact on Stormwater quality will be noted and
corrective action taken. Vehicle washing and fueling operations will be
inspected annually to ensure that they are in good working order and that
they minimize exposure of Stormwater to chemicals, fuels, and other
pollutants. Schedules and procedures have been established for the
inspections and an organized record keeping system has been
implemented to schedule and document inspections.
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7.5.5. Vehicular Operations: An inspection program for vehicles and equipment
In addition, materials storage has been employed to determine priority for
reducing exposure to Stormwater. This will include vehicle maintenance
and fueling stations and salt/sand storage areas.
7.5.6. Waste Disposal: Sediment, floatables, and other debris removed from the
MS4 and municipal operations are collected by a contract carrier and
Disposed of in a licensed landfill.
7.5.7. Flood Management Projects: There is no current flood management
Projects in Valdese. Any new projects will consider water quality as an
Integral aspect of flood control.
7.5.8. Decision Process: Valdese has operated its maintenance and inspection
Program on an "as -needed" basis in the past. The current plan puts the
Town in a more proactive stance regarding prevention of Stormwater
Pollution in municipal operations. Regular inspections should improve the
Overall quality of the MS4 maintenance and vehicle operations. Clearly,
Training of employees is an important component to improving our
Stormwater pollution prevention efforts.
7.5.9. Evaluation: The Town has formed a Stormwater advisory group to review
all Stormwater program BMPs for effectiveness. The recommendations of
The committee will be included in the annual report.
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