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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWAXHAW_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20040917STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET Municipalities NOT M54 PERMIT NO. NCS0000_ Q� DOC TYPE ❑COMPLETE FILE -HISTORICAL MOST RECENT DATE ❑ (%,V U l v r I� YYYYMMDD W a Michael F. Easley, (.lovemor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Jack M. Hamby, Mayor P.O. Box 6 Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173 Dear Mr. Hamby: September 17, 2004 Alan W. Klimek. 1'. F. Directur Division of WCrtl'r (Zuality Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality i , OF EIMRONiW-IT AIVV NATURAL RESOURCES VMAEStr, , .-,I k, OFFICE r SEP 2 1 2004 OEM , id ' d I i SECTION Subject: NPDES Application Town of Waxhaw Additional Information Request Enclosed for your review and comment is the draft Phase 2 NPDES Stormwater Permit for the Town of Waxhaw. Following an appropriate public notice and comment period, we anticipate this permit will become effective in the 41h quarter of 2004. We believe that this draft permit will provide your community with the flexibility vital for your community, while at the same time safeguarding and protecting our natural environment for future generations of North Carolinians. We look forward to receiving your comments on this draft permit and continuing to work together for the benefit of your community and North Carolina. Please provide your comments by Friday, October 1, 2004. You will also have an opportunity to submit comments during the public comment period in November, 2004. If you have any questions about this draft permit don't hesitate to contact me at (919) 733-5083, ext. 545. Sincerely, Mike Randall Environmental Engineer cc: Stormwater and General Permits Unit Mooresville Regional Office N. C. Division of Water Quality Ib17 Mail Service Centcr Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1017 (919) 733-7015 NCUENR Customer Service 1-977-023-0749 Facility Name: NPDES Permit Number: Facility Location: Type of Activity: Receiving Stream: River Basin: Stream Classification: Proposed Permit Requirements Compliance Schedule: Basis for Monitoring: Basis for Other Requirements: Response Requested by (Date): DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Michael F. Easley, Governor William (,. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director Division of Water Quality Coleen I I. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality STAFF REVIEW AND EVALUATION NPDES Stormwater Permit Town of Waxhaw not assigned Town of Waxhaw Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Blythe, Rone, Mile Creek Tributary, Bores, and 12 Mile Creek Catawabe Rivcr Basin C See attached draft permit See Part V, Section A of the attached draft permit Not applicable Not applicable October 1, 2004 NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Form Narrative Application Supplement: Stormwater Management Program Report Recommendation: Based on the documents reviewed, the application information submitted on March 10, 2003 is sufficient to issue an Individual Stormwater Permit. Prepared by (Signature) Date i+ 200 Stormwater and General Permits Supervisor Date 4-/6124 c/ Concurrence by Regional Office.Ao Date Water Quality Supervisor / 3Date N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 (919) 733-7015 IPA NCDENR Customer Service 1-877-623-6749 Regional Office Staff Comments Michael F Easley, Governor William G. Ross 1r., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P- E. Director Division of Water Quality Colecil IL Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality July 8, 2004 Jack M. Hamby, Mayor 317 N. Borne Street Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173 Subject: NPDES Application Town of Waxhaw Additional Information Request Dear Mr. Hamby: After a review of your permit application materials I found that with changes to Section 7, there is sufficient content to continue with the review and drafting of your permit. Appendix A. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Public Involvement. BMPs for Public Involvement and Participation Program should provide opportunities for the public to participate in program implemenlation (i.e., volunteer program I community involvement: organize and implement a volunteer stormwater related program designed to promote ongoing citizen participation). Appendix A. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination. There is no BMP for dry weather flow (i.e., implement inspection program to detect dry weather flows at system outfalls and establish procedures for tracing the sources of illicit discharges). Appendix A. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination. There is no BMP for public reporting (i.e., establish reporting mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges). Appendix A. BMI's and Measurable Goals for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping. The BMP for staff training should include training on good housekeeping procedures as well (i.e., The town will develop training materials and educate all employees in pollution prevention technique and good housekeeping procedures). A iiUD RR N. C. Division of W,uerQu,dity 1017 Mail Scrvice Center Raleigh. North Carolina 27499-I617 (919) 733-7015 Custumcrservice 1-877-623-6748 Appendix A. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping. Add BMP for review of regulated industrial activities (i.e., conduct annual review of stormwater pollution prevention plans). Please provide the requested information by Friday, August 6, 2004. If you have any questions about this request don't hesitate to contact me at (919) 733-5083, ext. 545. Sincerely, Mike Randall Environmental Engineer cc: Stormwater and General Permits Unit Mooresville Regional Office Worksheet City or County Public Education and Outreach Program Objectives Raise public awareness on the causes and impacts of stormwater potItItion. Inform the public on steps they can take to reduce or prevent stormwater pollution. RMPs BMP Measurable Goals (a) Public Education Program Develop a public education program and implement within 12 months of the permit issue date. Incorporate outreach elements for significant minority and disadvantaged COmInUn OCS. Prepare awl educational plat Formalize the Town's ellticational plan. Identify key contact persons and iderni fv mcuerials neemled for public hi formation. (b) Informational Web Site Develop and maintain internet web site. Post newsletter articles on stormwater, information on water Cluality. stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater many cement program staff. Alternative Meclia Develop an updated Stor'rnwaler News ,Section for' the Town's VVebb Page (c) Public education materials for Develop general stormwater educational material targeting schools. homeowners. and/or school children, homeowners, and business. businesses Printer! materials Development mailers mill echicational pamphlets to be male available to the public. (d) Public education material Distribute written material through utility mahouts, at dissemination vic events. or at high traffic businesses. Printed materials Distribute mette'rials through civic orgarrizatioils, inchrsion.s in Town mailing antl make material available lit T oivii !Mall anll key businesses. Yourlr Program Research and Develop moterials,for Irtrndorrts lit school progrmmrs. Develop ci speliker pi-ogr•mriri for scliools. Orgemize the Youth Club with a News Letter Public Meetings Have semi-public rneetbigs to receive input from public; oil issues relating to slornnvater management anll present program rrpmlate,s. hlouseholcls will be given pamphlets anerl other handouts to explain the proper use of fisrtilizer, pesticides, and Properdi.sposal gf'petrolettirr products. 1nlormation orr the Town'.s Phase 11 progmin will be made available to the business leaders and laird developers. I owii eniplo ces will be given Classes Worksheet City or County Public Involvement and Participation Program Objectives Provide opportunities for- the public to participate in program development and implementation. Reach out and engage major economic and ethnic groups. Comply with applicable state and local public notice requirements. BMPs BMP ` _ Measurable Goals (a) Program development Conduct it least one public meeting to allow the public an opportunity to review and comment on the stormwater management pro gram Conduct a public heat-ing Properly advertise and hold a public hearing in accordance with pet-mit Requirements. Mold semi-annual public meetings 11(we semi-anrural public meetings to receive rnprrtft)l7n the public oil issues related to stol-inivatcr management and present program updates. (b) Volunteer Program / Community Organize and implement a volunteer stormwater related involvement )rogram designed to prornote ongoing citizen participation. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Objectives The permittee shall develop and implement a program to detect and address illicit discharges, including illegal clumping. The plan shoulCi include provisions for: i mapping of the storm sewer system to include, at a minimum, outfalls and receiving stream names, i identifying illicit discharges through dry weather visual inspection and/or field testing of indicator parameters, tracing the sources of illicit discharges, i removing the sources of illicit discharges, implementing enforcement procedures and actions, i educating employees, businesses, and the general public on the hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste, i providing the public a means to notify appropriate authorities when illicit discharges are observed, and program evaluation and assessment. The permittee shall effectively prohibit illicit discharges into the storm sewer system. Worksheet City or County I G3►510 RM1' Measurable Goals (a) Develop 1 Implement Illicit Develop and implement an Illicit Discharge Detection and Discharge Detection and Diminution Program Plan. Include provisions for program Elimination Program Plan assessment and evaluation. Develop an Illicit Discharge Develop a Town Ordinance to regulate illicit (lumping into Or(inance the stornnvater s ystem (b) Establish/Maintain Ordinance Establish and maintain adequate authority/ordinances to prohibit illicit discharges and enforce approved Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program. See Towns Or(llnance (c) Storm Sewer System Mapping Complete identification, locations of and mapping of stormwater drainage system components. At a minims►m, mapping components includes outfalls and receiving streams. Develop a sl'stein Mal) Prepare it map to delineate the stornnvater system caul maintain and up(late the snap cis needed Sample the Signeficaw Receiving Develop a stormiv(iter qualit), profile on the significma Streams receiving streams and i(lentib, "Priority fl reas" (d) Dry weather flow Implement inspection program to detect dry weather flows at system outfalls. Establish procedures for tracing the sources of illicit discharges. (c) Employee cross -training Conduct training for town staff on detecting; and reporting illicit discharges. Trait► the Town Staff Key personnel will he able to iclentif= potential sources for illicit discharge anal will be familiar with the notification and enjOrcement procedures (!j the Orelin(mce regulating illicit dumping (f) Public education Inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. Outreach Distribute pamphlets real brochures exlrloining the negative impact illicit (luitiping has to the ecosysteut. (g) Public reporting Establish reporting mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges. Information Transfer Develop line of communication with those responsible for monitoring stream qualit , within Catawba River Basin and share information related to illicit (lumping an(l water qualit), of the significant receiving streams that at-e within the Town's jurisdiction. Worksheet City or County Construction Site Runoff Controls Program Objectives Develop, implement and enforce a program to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction activities disturbing one or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development. Instead of originating a new program, the permittee may elect to comply with the objectives above by releying on NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control Program, either as administered by DLR, of as delegated by the DLR to another cntity with appropriate jurisdiction, including the permittee. :u' I3MP Measurable Goals a. An ordinance for erosion and sediment control Develop and implement an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism requiring erosion and sediment controls at construction sites and providing for sanctions to ensure compliance. b. Requirements on construction site operators Require construction site operators to implement erosion and sediment control BMPs and to control construction site waste that may cause adverse water quality impacts, c. Plan reviews Establish procedures that incorporate water quality considerations in construction site plan reviews. d. Public information procedures Establish procedures for receipt and consideration of erosion and sedimentation information submitted by the public. e. Inspection and enforcement rocedures Establish procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measure requirements. Coo rdhicite Flab Review. Enforremerus All Lrrrrrl rleveloprrierat activities ivitl lrrtve rt r:onstrttctiort and Permitting with NCDENR I vermil issned by the Town and NCDENR Worksheet City or County Post-C►►nstructi+►n Site Runoff Controls Program Objectives Develop, implement and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff from new development / redevelopment that disturbs an acre or more of land surface, including projects less than an acre that are Dart of a larger common plan of development or sale. Ensure long term operation and maintenance of BMPs. Ensure controls are in place to minimize water quality impacts. The permittee may elect to comply with the objectives for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls Program by substituting alternative BMPs to those identified below, and by identifying then, in the approved Stormwater Management Plan. In every instance the substituted alternate BMP must be at least as protective of water quality as the BMP listed. RMPs BM1' Measurable Coals a. Establish a Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls program. Develop, implement, and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment. b. Establish a post-cotstruction Develop and maintain adequate authority and/or ordinances ordinance. to implement and enforce post -construction runoff controls program. Implement within 24 months of the permit issue date. C. Develop community education Develop guidance material or training class I -or local developers explaining the local post -construction approval process d. Establish compliance and Take appropriate actions to address non-compliance and enforcement Procedures. ensure enforcement of the Pro gram. e. Ensure structural BMP design, Establish pre -construction review of plans inspection during construction, operation, and maintenance compliance. construction, and post -construction acceptance procedures. Require annual I3MP inspection reports. Review annual re ports. f. Control sources of fecal coliform to Develop inspection and control procedures, and conduct an the; maximum extent practical. O&M awareness program for on -site wastewater treatment systems and owners. Coordinate with the county health department. Worksheet City or County g. Establish a buffer requirement Require that built -upon areas be located at least 30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent surface waters. For the purpose of this permit, a surface water shall be present if the feature is shown of either lilt most recent version of the soil survey map prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture or the recent version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps re tired by the United States Geologic Survey (USDA). h. Ensure long term project Require recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants conformity with the permittee's to ensure that subsequent development activities will Program objective of minimizing maintain the projects consistent with the permittee's Post - water quality impacts Construction Site Runoff Controls Program. i. Establish low -density development Define low -density projects as having 24% or less brrill- requirements upon area. Require the use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practical. J. Establish high -density development Define high -density projects as having greater than 24% requirements (Temporary Rule) built -upon area. Control and treat the difference in stormwater runoff volume leaving the project site between the pre and post development conditions for the I 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 Et-iginecring Design Criteria for all projects shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .I008(c); All 13UA 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 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 The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and Worksheet City or County protective covenants to ensure that development activities maintain the development consistent with the approved project plans; k. Establish additional shellfish Define low -density projects as having 12% or less built - waters (SA) protection measures upon area and within r/z mile of, and draining to, SA waters. Similarly, define high -density projects as having 12% or less built -upon area. In addition to the BMP requirements deriving from the density characterization, require BMPs that achieve the highest degree of fecal coliform die off, and that control to the maximum extent practicable that sources of fecal coliform. Incorporate a pet waste management element in the Program. Prohibit subsequent new point source discharges of stormwater, and prohibit subsequent expansions (in flow volume or in system capacity) of existing conveyance systems, whether through expansion, redcsi gn, or modification. I. Establish additional trout waters For projects draining to Tr waters, require BMPs that avoid (Tr) protection measures a sustained increase in the receiving water temperature. m. Establish additional nutrient For projects draining to NSW waters, require BMPs that sensitive waters (NSW) protection reduce nutrient loading. Implement it nutrient application measures (fertilizer) management element in the Program. In areas where the Department has approved a Nutrient Sensitive Water urban Stormwater Management Program, the provisions of the program fulfill the nutrient loading reduction requirement. Develop a Post Constt•ttction Have hi place Uy the end of the second vent• of the Permit tt Stvrnnvrttcr Rrttrngff Mtnragement Plan Town Ordinance establishing a Post- Constrccction Rrttrrtof/ Mano eurent Plat Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping; Objectives Develop an operation and maintenance program to prevent or reduce stormwater pollution I'rom municipal operations. This program shall include: Training municipal employees on I}ollution prevention measures pertaining to municipal operations such its parks, golf courses, water treatment facilities, transfer stations and open space maintenance, Elect maintenance, new construction or land disturbance, building oversight, planning, and storm sewer system maintenance, Worksheet City or County i Inspection and evaluation of municipal operations and implementation of controls for reducing or eliminating the discharge of pollutants From all of the permittee's operations with the potential for generating polluted runoff BMPs BMP Measurable Goals (a) Inspection and evaluation of Inspect all facilities and operations with the potential facilities and operations for generating polluted stormwater runoff owned and operated by the perrnittee. Specifically inspect the potential sources of polluted runoff, the stormwater controls, and conveyance systems. Document deficiencies and corrective actions. Environmental Audit The Town will conduct an environemental audit of the Public works and recreational facilities in the first >>car if the Permit to identify Potential problem areas. The Town ivill make efforts to implement a reinediation plan to eliminate tiny problem areas during the last four years of the Pei-init. (b) Staff training Conduct training on pollution prevention and good housekeeping procedures. Trainiiig Materials The Town will Develop trainiig materials and educate ail employees in pollution prevention techniques. (c) Review of regulated industrial Conduct annual review of stormwater pollution prevention activities plans for pernnitted facilities owned and operated by the ern3ittee. Develop a Municipal Operations Prevention/Good Housekeeping Plait Have in place by the end of the first Year of the perniit a Town Plans that establishes Good Hoirsekeepitigll'reveiitioii Plan. State of North Carolina OFFIC USE ONLY Department of Environment & Natural Resources Date Rec'd Division of Water Quality Fee Paid Permit Number 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 NPDES Small MS4 Stormwater Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-168) 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 Waxhaw 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) Union f. Jurisdictional Area (square 2.82 miles g. Population Permanent' 2625 2625 Seasonal (if available) N/A h. Ten-year Growth Rate 10.28% i. Located on Indian Lands? ❑ Yes ❑ No II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION a. Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles 2.82 b. River Basin(s) Catawba c. Number of Primary Receiving Streams 6 d. Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities: • Residential 51 • Commercial 14 f_w • Industrial 03 • Open Space 32 ti ►� Total = 100% nn7 e. Are there significant water quality issues listed in the attached application report? ❑ Yes No Page 1 SWU-264-103102 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy ❑ Yes 2§ No b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program ❑ Yes 29 No c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program ❑ Yes Q No d. CAMA Land Use Plan ❑ Yes ER No IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co -permitting) a. Do you intend to co -permit with El Yes No a permitted Phase I entity? 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 ermittees? 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? D? Yes ❑ No b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing • Name of Entity NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources • Element they will implement Sediment and Erosion Control Permitting • Contact Person Mr. Matt Heller • Contact Address 919 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115 • Contact Telephone Number 704.663.1699 c. Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities? ❑ Yes R 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 has been delegated Mr. Mike Simpson b. Title/position of person above Town Administrator c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be provided in the attached application report. Page 2 SWU-264-103102 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application 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 for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and Imprisonment for knowing violations. Signature Name ack M. Hamby Title 'Mayor Street Address 317 N. Broome Street PO Box P.O. Box 6 City Waxhaw State NC Zip 28173 Telephone 704.843.2195 Fax 704.843.2196 E-Mail www.waxhaw.com 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 Mike Simpson b. Title Town Administrator c. Street Address 317 N. Broome Street d. PO Box P.O. Box 6 e. City Waxhaw f. State NC g. Zip 28173 h. Telephone Number 704.843,2195 i. Fax Number 704.843.2196 j. E-Mail Address www.waxhaw.com Page 3 5WU-264-103102 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application Mf:�•l_��sT:I+1+L+I.�Yii:T<Iyil�+l;<<T�l:Z+l`I_T�: 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 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 Page 4 SWU-264-103102 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application 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 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 Page 5 SWU-264-103102 TOWN OF WAXHAW STORMWATER NPDES PHASE II PERMIT NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT SUBMITTED MARCH 10, 2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Storm Sewer Information I and 2 Receiving Streams 2 Existing Water Quality Program 2 and 3 Permitting Information 3 Co -Permitting Information 3 Reliance on Other Government Entity to Satisfy Permit Obligations 3 Stormwater Management Plan Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts 3 thru 5 Public Involvement and Participation 5 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 5 thru 7 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control 8 Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment 8 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations 8 APPENDIX Appendix A BMP's Appendix B Contacts Appendix C Organizational Chart Appendix D Delegation of Authority STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT Storm Sewer System Information: ' 1.1 Population Served: The Town of Waxhaw has a population of 2,625 according to the 2000 U. S. Census. There is no fluctuation in population due to seasonal changes ' 1.2 Growth Rate: The Population of the Town of Waxhaw has grown from 1,294 in 1990 to 2,625 in 2002 according to the U. S. Census. The relative change in population over the ten year period was 10.28%. ' 1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Area: The Jurisdictional service area for the Town of Waxhaw is 2.82 Square Miles. Approximately 5 1 % of the area is residential, 14% of the ' area is commercial, 3% of the area is industrial and approximately 32% of the area is undeveloped or open space. ' 1.4 MS4 Conveyance System: As precipitation falls on the Town of Waxhaw a very complex process takes place. Some of the rainfall is intercepted by vegetation, some infiltrates and is retained as soil moisture and some is retained in surface depressions. When rainfall is more ' intense that the basin's capacity to retain it, a complex process of surface and subsurface runoff begins. Runoff begins as sheet flow across vegetated areas, woodlands or open fields and then takes several paths to reach the receiving streams. In most undeveloped areas of the ' Town the stormwater route would begin with sheet flow to swales (grassed or unlined), then to open ditches (lined or unlined), then to the receiving streams. The second route would begin with sheet flow across vegetated and unvegetated areas then to improved ditches or ' curbs, then to storm drainage pipes, then to ditches (lined or unlined), then to the receiving streams. The third possible route would be the same as method two except there would be a stormwater detention facility between the discharge from the storm culvert discharge point and the receiving stream. ' 1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates: The Jurisdictional service area for the Town of Waxhaw is 2.82 Square Miles. Approximately 5 1 % of the area is residential, 14% of the area is commercial, 3% of the area is industrial and approximately 32% of the area is undeveloped ' or open space. 1.6 Estimate Methodology: The "Zoning Map" for the Town of Waxhaw dated December 6, 1 2000 was used to estimate the percentage of MS4 service area that is under residential, commercial, industrial and open space land use. Land that was undeveloped was included in the Open Space classification. ' 1 ' 1.7 TMDL Identification: To the best of our information, knowledge and belief, the receiving streams in the Town of Waxhaw do not have a Total Maximum Daily Load allocation set by the Environmental protection Agency of the North Carolina Department of Environment and ' Natural Resources (NCDENR). ' 2.0 Receiving Streams The stormwater runoff from the Town of Waxhaw discharges into the Catawba River Basin ' near the North Carolina, South Carolina State Line. Table 1 as shown below list the primary streams that receive stormwater runoff from the MS4 jurisdictional area for the Town of Waxhaw. TABLE 1 Receiving Stream Name Stream Se ment Water Quality Classification Use Support Rating Water Quality Issues Blythe 11-138-2-5 C Not Rated Rone 11-138-4 C Not Rated Unnamed Trib.12 Mile Creek Not Classified Not Rated Unnamed Trib. 12 Mile Creek Not Classified Not Rated Bores Not Classified Not Rated 12 Mile Creek 1 1-138 C Supporting/ Threatened ' 3.0 Existing Water Quality Programs 3.1 Local Programs: The Town of Waxhaw has a "Storm Water Design Manual" with the intended purpose of serving as a guide for the planning and design of stormwater control structures and systems within thejurisdiction of the Town of Waxhaw. Also, the Town has delegated the review of sediment and erosion control plans for new development within the Town's jurisdiction to the NCDENR. The Town has in place Ordinances that require that any development that has more than 20,000 square feet of impervious area must provide ' stormwater detention. 4 3.2 The NCDENR administers plan review and permitting of land disturbing activities within the Town's Jurisdiction. 4.0 Permitting Information: 4.1 Responsible Party Contact List. The "Responsible Party Contact List" is contained in Appendix B of this Narrative Application Supplement. A list of measurable goals and the contact person that is responsible for implementation of each goal can be found in Appendix A of the Narrative Application Supplement. 4.2 Organizational Chart: The "Organizational Chart" can be found in Appendix C of the Narrative Application Supplement. 4.3 Signing Official: The Honorable Jack M. Hamby, Mayor of the Town of Waxhaw is the duly elected official for matters concerning the NPDES stormwater application and permit. 5.0 Co -Permitting Information: NOT APPLICABLE 6.0 Reliance on other government entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations: 6.1 Name of Entity: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 6.2 Sediment and Erosion Control Permitting 6.3 Contact Information: NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Matt Helier 919N. Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 6.4 Legal Agreements: There is no legal agreement between the Town and NCDENR for permitting of sediment and erosion control projects within the jurisdiction of the Town of Wax haw. 7.0 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PLAN: 7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts: A summary of the BMP's for Public Education and outreach on Storm Water Impacts is contained in Appendix A of this Narrative Application Supplement. 3 7.1.2 Target Audience: The Town of Waxhaw has targeted school children, households, business leaders, land developers and Town employees as the focus group for the Town's Public Outreach Program. An awareness program at the lower grade levels will work similar to the "Litter Bug" program of several years ago. The younger students will become aware of the importance of the streams in their neighborhoods and will learn just what a stormwater collection system is and what should or should not be discharged to the stormwater drainage system. Households will be given pamphlets and other handouts to explain the proper use of fertilizers, pesticides and the proper disposal of petroleum products. The educational program that targets the younger school children will reinforce this program. Information on the Town's Phase II program will be made available to the business leaders and land developers and the Town will seek input and participation in implementing the requirement of the Phase Il program. Town employees will be given classes that explain the basics of the Town's stormwater system and will be trained to took for problems such as illicit dumping of petroleum products and will know the process for reporting such activity to the proper authority. Also, Town employees will be drained to look for problems with the storm drainage system such as clogged drains or erosion problems and be instructed in how to report possible problems. 7.1.3 Target Pollutant Source: The obvious targeted pollutant is sediment that results from construction sites and from un-vegetated areas on previously developed sites. The Town will structure its education program to address the importance of maintaining lawns and grasses to filter pollutants from stormwater run off before the pollutants reach the streams. Also, the Town, through is education program, will distribute brochures and other printed materials to local business and homes that will provide information on the proper use of fertilizers, pesticides and the proper disposal of petroleum products. 7.1.4 Outreach Program: The Town of Waxhaw will be developing an "Outreach Program" that will have two main focuses. The first focal point will be the distribution of pamphlets, brochures and other printed material to the households and businesses within the Town's jurisdictional area. The second focus area will be the development of programs to be presented to the schools in the area that describe what a water shed is and how the water shed can be protected. The Town will develop a program that younger school age children can participate in a "Club" with newsletters and an annual competition for the best poster relating to watershed protection. Attempts will be made to involve the local Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troops in this program. 7.1.5 Decision Process: The BMP Summary detailing this process can be found in Appendix A of this Narrative Application Supplement. Mike Simpson will be the person responsible for developing the Public Education and Outreach Program (Program) for the Town of Waxhaw. Mr. Simpson is aware of the requirement of the Phase lI NPDES permitting process and will develop the Program meeting the Phase 11 requirements. Mr. Simpson 4 will be responsible for developing or securing handout material for the various phases of the program, developing and presenting programs to the school children, coordinating the "Youth Club" activities, developing programs to be presented to the community and to coordinate and obtain Town approval for all of the activities listed above. 7.2.0 Public Involvement and Participation: The Town of Waxhaw will conduct a "Public Hearing" in accordance with the Phase lI NPDES permitting requirements. The Public Hearing will be advertised prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the Town of Waxhaw's jurisdiction for a minimum period of two weeks. Copies of the appropriate documentation of the Public Hearing will be kept by the Town and forwarded to appropriate officials of the NPDES Phase it Permitting process when documentation is complete. 1 7.3.0 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination: I 7.3.1 BMP summary Table: A copy of the BMP Summary table is enclosed in Appendix A of this Narrative Application Supplement. ' 7.3.2 The Town of Waxhaw will develop during the first year of the Permit a map of the stormwater system within the Town's jurisdiction. The Town will utilize the Town Engineer, the Town Coordinator and Town Staff to develop the system map. The Map should be available for review and use during the second year of the Permit. The Town will; through the Town Engineer, Town Coordinator and Town Staff; collect information on the major receiving streams within the Town's jurisdiction. Potential sources of information are USGS Maps, FEMA Flood Plain Maps and NCDENR stream monitoring and database available through the Internet. ' 7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism: The Town of Waxhaw does not have an illicit dumping ordinance at this time. The Town will develop an illicit dumping ordinance and have it in place during the third year of the Pen -nit. The Town will coordinate the development of ' this proposed ordinance with Union County and with the City of Charlotte to make an effort to see that the proposed ordinance meets the Phase II permit requirement and is compatible with County ordinances and with ordinances in adjacent jurisdictions. 1 7.3.4 Enforcement: In developing the proposed ordinance for illicit dumping the Town will include a section of the ordinance setting penalties for violation of the proposed ordinance that are consistent with the remedies prescribed by Law for violation of a Town Ordinance. The Town Coordinator will conduct classes with Town Staff, including the Police Department, to educate them as to the requirements of the proposed ' Ordinance and the procedures to be followed in a violation of the Proposed ordinance is discovered. The Town can impose fines, withhold certificates of occupancy, obtain ' 5 injunctions and utilize other remedies offered by the Judicial System of the State of North Carolinas to prosecute violates of the Town's Ordinances, 7.3.5 Detection and Elimination: 7.3.5.1 Procedures for Locating Priority Areas: The Town of Waxhaw will use a combination of visual inspections and selective sampling to detect and eliminate illicit dumping in the Town's stormwater system. The Town will, through sampling and visual inspection determine if pollutants are present in the significant receiving streams within the Town's jurisdiction. After the initial sampling and visual inspection phase if any significant receiving streams exhibit concentrations of pollutants, additional testing and inspections will be conducted to locate the source of the problem and take whatever steps necessary to eliminate or significantly reduce the magnitude of the problem. The Town Coordinator will be responsible for administering the testing and inspection program. He will be responsible for the training of Town Staff in the detection of problems such as "gray water" oil sheens and other signs of pollution. The Town Staff will be trained in the proper procedure for reporting potential problem areas to the appropriate authorities. Also, the Town Coordinate will maintain contact with personnel responsible for monitoring of the Catawba River Basin and develop lines of communication for sharing of information regarding significant receiving stream quality outside of the Town's jurisdiction and the Town Coordinator will utilize this information in the detection and elimination of illicit discharges. 7.3.5.2 Procedures for Tracing the Source of Illicit Discharge: If the Town of Waxhaw determines in the Town's initial sampling and visual observation process that there is a significant stream with illicit discharge, the Town will initial a program to identify the source of the discharges. The Town will divide the receiving stream into reaches and sub -reaches and begin a sampling program to narrow down the area of interest. Once the probable area of discharge is identified, the Town Staff will begin visual observations of the target area and, with additional sampling, should be able to identify the source of the discharge. The Town will then contact the violator and explain the significance of the illicit discharge and seek the cooperation of the violator in eliminating the discharge. If the desired result is not achieved, the Town will enforce the Illicit Discharge Ordinance, obtain assistance from NCDENR or seek remedies through the court system. Also, the Town's Public Outreach Program will be utilized to notify the participants of potential problems and seek the public's help in identification and elimination of illicit discharges. 7.3.5.3 Procedure for Removing the Illicit Discharge: If the Town of Waxhaw discovers an illicit discharge, the Town will then contact the violator and explain the significance of the illicit discharge and seek the cooperation of the violator in eliminating the discharge. If the desired result is not achieved, the Town will enforce the Illicit Discharge Ordinance, obtain assistance from NCDENR and/or seek remedies through the court system. 6 7.3.5.4 Procedures for Evaluation of the Plan: The Town Coordinator will monitor test results from stream sampling over the five year Permit period. If the results of the sampling indicate that stream quality has improved or there was no further degradation of the stream then the program will have accomplished its objectives. 7.3.6 Nan-Stormwater Discharges: At this time the Town of Waxhaw has not identified any non-stormwater discharges that are contributing pollutants to the Town's stormwater system. If during the sampling described in 7.3.5 above it is found that there are non- stormwater discharges to the Town's stormwater system that are introducing pollutants into the Stormwater system, the Town will amend its proposed Illicit Discharge Ordinance to cover the specific pollutants discovered. 7.3.7 Occasional Incidental non-stormwater discharges: At this Time the Town of Waxhaw has not identified any occasional incidental non-stormwater discharge that are significant sources of pollutants to the Town's Stormwater system. . If during the sampling described in 7.3.5 above it is found that there are occasional incidental non-stormwater discharges to the Town's stormwater system that are introducing pollutants into the Stormwater system, the Town will amend its proposed Illicit Discharge Ordinance to cover the specific pollutants discovered. 7.3.8 Outreach: The Town of Waxhaw will be developing and "Outreach Program" that will distribute pamphlets, brochures and other printed material to the households and businesses within the Town's jurisdictional area. These brochures and pamphlets will explain the importance of the stormwater system to the ecosystem and how illicit discharge of pollutants to the stormwater system can disturb or destroy the ecosystem of the streams that receives the stormwater discharge. The brochures will present information on the Town's efforts to reduce pollutants form their Town's vehicle parking areas and the Town's efforts to train its personnel in the proper use of fertilizers, petrochemicals and other pollutants. 7.3.9 Decision Process: The BMP Summary detailing this process can be found in Appendix A of this Narrative Application Supplement. Mike Simpson will be the person responsible for developing the Public Education and Outreach Program (Program) for the Town of Waxhaw. Mr. Simpson is aware of the requirement of the Phase I1 NPDES permitting process and will develop the Program meeting the Phase II requirements. Mr. Simpson will be responsible for developing or securing handout material for the various phases of the program, developing and presenting programs to be presented to the community and to coordinate and obtain Town approval for all of the'activities listed above. 7.4.0 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control: 7.4.1 The BMP Summary detailing this process can be found in Appendix A of this Narrative Application Supplement. The Town has delegated the permitting of "Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control" to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). 7.4.2 Regulatory Mechanism: The Town of Waxhaw has delegated Regulation of ' "Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control" to NCDENR. There is no legal agreement between the Town and NCDENR for this service provided by NCDENR. ' 7.4.3 Plan Review: The Town of Waxhaw has delegated flan Review relating to "Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control" to NCDENR. There is no legal agreement between the Town and NCDENR for this service provided by NCDENR. 7.4.4 Enforcement: The Town of Waxhaw has delegated Enforcement relating to "Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control" to NCDENR. There is no legal agreement between the ' Town and NCDENR for this service provided by NCDENR. 7.4.5 Inspections: The Town of Waxhaw has delegated Inspections relating to "Construction ' Site Stormwater Runoff Control' to NCDENR. There is no legal agreement between the Town and NCDENR for this service provided by NCDENR. The Town will utilize the Town Coordinator and the Town Engineer to supplement periodic site inspections by NCDENR. Any violations will be reported to NCDENR for enforcement. 7.5.0 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment: The Town of Waxhaw does not have a "Post -Construction Storm Water Management Program" in place at this time. The program will be developed during the second year of the Permit. Development of the Program will be the responsibility of the Town Coordinator, Mike Simpson. 7.6.0 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations: The Town of ' Waxhaw does not have a Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Plan for Municipal Operations in place at this time. The program will be developed during the first year of the Permit. Development of the Program will be the responsibility of the Town Coordinator, Mike Simpson. APPENDIX A BMP SUMMARY TABLES .1 1. BMP'S and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach Bmp MEASURABLE GOALS YR YR YR YR YR RESPONSIBLE 1 2 3 4 s POSITIONIPARTY I Prepare and educational plan Formalize the Town's educational plan. Identify key X Town Coordinator contact persons and identify materials needed for public information. 2 Printed Materials Development mailers and educational pamphlets to be X X X X X Town Coordinator made available to the public. Distribute materials through civic organizations, inclusion in Town mailings and make materials available at Town Hall and key businesses. 3 Alternative Media Develop an update a Stormwater News section for the X X X X X Town Coordinator Town's Webb Page 4 Youth Program Research and develop materials for handouts at school X X X Town Coordinator programs. Develop a speaker program for schools. Organize the "Youth Club" with a News Letter and annual poster competitions. 5 Public Meetings Have semi-annual public meetings to receive input from X X X X X Town Coordinator the public on issues relating to stormwater management and present program updates. M 2. BMP'S and Measurable Goals for Public Involvement BMP MEASURABLE GOALS YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 RESPONSIBLE POSITION/PARTY 1 Conduct a public hearing Properly advertise and hold a public hearing in accordance with Permit Requirements X Town Coordinator 2 Hold semi-annual public meetings Have semi-annual public meetings to receive input from the public on issues relating to stormwater management and present program updates. X X X X X Town Coordinator 3. BMP'S and Measurable Goals for Illicit Discharge and Elimination BMP MEASURABLE GOALS YR YR YR YR YR RESPONSIBLE 1 2 3 4 5 POSITION/PARTY I Develop a system Map Prepare a map to delineate the stormwater system and X X X X X Town Coordinator maintain and update the ma as needed. 2 Develop an Illicit Discharge Develop a Town Ordinance to regulate illicit dumping X X Town Coordinator Ordinance into the stormwater system 3 Sample the Significant Develop a stormwater quality profile on the significant X X X Town Coordinator Receiving Streams receiving streams and identify "Priority Areas" 4 Train the Town Staff Key personnel will be able to identify potential sources X X X Town Coordinator for illicit discharge and will be familiar with the notification and enforcement procedures of the Ordinance regulating illicit dumping 5 Information Transfer Develop line of communication with those responsible X X X X X Town Coordinator for monitoring stream quality within the Catawba river basin and share information relating to illicit dumping and water quality of the significant receiving streams that are within the Town's jurisdiction. Outreach Distribute Pamphlets and brochures explaining the X X X X X Town Coordinator negative impact illicit dumping has to the ecosystem M 4. BMP'S and Measurable Goals for Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control BMP MEASURABLE GOALS YR t YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 RESPONSIBLE POSITION/PARTY 1 Coordinate Plan Review, Enforcements and Permitting with NCDENR All Land development activities will have a construction permit issued by the Town and NCDENR X X X X X Town Coordinator 2 Develop a "Post Construction Stormwater Runoff Management Plan' Have in place by the end of the second year of the Permit a Town Ordinance establishing a Post Construction Stormwater Runoff Management Plan" X X X X Town Coordinator r• r• � ir• a �■■� � e r• ■r. 1• � 1• s isr� � � �■ 5. BMTS and Measurable Goals for Prevention/Good Housekeeping For Municipal Operations BMP MEASURABLE GOALS YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 RESPONSIBLE POSITION/PARTY 1 Develop a Municipal Operations Prevention/Good Housekeeping Plan. Have in place by the end of the first year of the Permit a Town Plans that establishes Good Housekee in revention Plan" X X X X X Town Coordinator 2 Training Materials The Town will Develop training materials and educate all employees in pollution prevention techniques. x X X X Town Coordinator 3 Environmental Audit The Town will conduct an environmental audit of the public works and recreational facilities in the first year of the Permit to identify potential problem areas. The Town will make efforts to implement a remediation plan to eliminate any problem areas during the last four years of the Permit. X X X X X Town Coordinator APPENDIX B CONTACTS Rl APPENDIX B PROJECT CONTACTS 1 SIGNING OFFICIAL ' The Honorable Jack Hamby, Mayor Town of Waxhaw P.O. 6, Waxhaw, NC 28173 CONTACT PERSON Mr. Mike Simpson, Administrator Town of Waxhaw P.O. Box 6 Waxhaw, NC 28173 APPENDIX C ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ORGANIZATIONAL CHART MAYOR AND COUNCIL TOWN COORDINATOR NCDENR PUBLIC I POLICE � ADMINISTRATION I I RESCUE I WORKS ENGINEER APPENDIX D DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY I 1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR ' NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION ' Whereas, the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Waxhaw, North Carolina, find that in executing the requirement for the NPDES Phase 11 Permit the Commission approves the signing ' of the Permit Application by the Mayor and further more authorizes the appointment of Mike Simpson to serve as Town Coordinator for the NPDES Permit Program. ' WHEREAS, the Federal, and State governments have required local governments to complete and implement a Storm Water permit. ' WHEREAS, the implementation of the Permit will be an ongoing project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of ' Waxhaw, the Town Coordinator is authorized to assume the responsibilities of development, implementation, maintenance of programs required by the Phase II NPDES Permit. Motion to adopt the forgoing resolution was made by seconded by Commissioner in a public session of the Commission duly assembled in this the the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners: Nays: Commissioners Clerk Said resolution adopted day of 2003 by Mayor