SW7041003_Final Permit_20041028

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
October 28, 2004
Mr. Brian D. Parsons
Kar-San Development, Ltd.
1151 US Hwy 17 South
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Subject: Stormwater SW7041003
Pasquotank County
Dear Mr. Parsons:
The Washington Regional Office received the Stormwater Application for the subject
project on October 4, 2004. Staff review of the plans and specifications has determined
that the project, as proposed; will comply with the Stormwater Regulations set forth in
Title 15A NCAC 2H.1000. We are forwarding Permit No. SW7041003 dated October
28, 2004 to Kar-San Development, Ltd. for Queenswood Phase VI & VII located in
Pasquotank County.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you
have the right to request an adjudicatory, hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. _
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter, please
contact me at 252-948-3923.
Sincerely,
Roger K. Thorpe
Environmental Engineer
cc: Pasquotank County Inspections
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State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SW7041003
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
LOW DENSITY DEVELOPMENT
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Kar-San Development, Ltd.
Pasquotank County
FOR THE
construction, operation and maintenance of stormwater management systems in compliance with
the provisions of 15A NCAC 2H.1000 (hereafter referred to as the "stormwater rules') and the
approved stormwater management plans and specifications, and other supporting data as attached
and on file with and approved by the Division of Water .Quality and considered a part of this
permit for grassed swales and buffers to serve Queenswood Phase VI & VII located in
Pasquotank County.
The Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specific conditions and limitations:
I. DESIGN STANDARDS
1. The following criteria are approved as meeting the stormwater rules for this project:
a. The total area for this project is 62.72 acres.
b. Total impervious area proposed for this project site is 17.48 acres.
C. Total number of lots is 68.
d. Allowable built -upon area must be consistent with proposed plans and restrictions
submitted in the application by the permittee.

2. The overall tract built -upon area percentage or lot sizes for the project must be
maintained at levels at least as stringent as the low density levels specified in the
stormwater rules.
3. The development must demonstrate that no areas within the project site are of such high
density that stormwater runoff threatens water quality.
4. Approved plans and specifications for projects covered by this permit are incorporated by
5. The only runoff conveyance systems allowed will be vegetated conveyances such as
swales with minimum side slopes of 3:1 (H:V) or curb outlet systems as defined in the
stormwater rules and approved by the Division.
6. No piping shall be allowed except
a. That minimum amount necessary to direct runoff beneath an impervious surface
such as a road.
b. That minimum amount needed under driveways to provide access to lots.
7. Projects covered by this permit will maintain a minimum 30 foot wide vegetative buffer
between all impervious areas and surface waters.
8. No homeowner/lot owner/developer shall be allowed to fill in, alter, or pipe any
vegetative practices (such as swales) shown on the approved plans as part_ of the
stormwater management system without submitting a revision to the permit and receiving
approval from the Division.
9. Each of the lots in the subdivision will be limited to the amount of built -upon area
indicated in the approved plans and consistent with item 1 above.
10. The permittee is responsible for verifying that the proposed home plans do not exceed the
allowable built -upon area. Once the lot transfer is complete, the home plan may not be
revised without approval from the permittee, and responsibility for meeting the built -
upon area limit is transferred to the individual homeowner.
11. The Engineer/Owner/Developer/Permittee must certify in writing that the projects
stormwater controls, and impervious surfaces have been constructed within substantial
intent of the approved plans and specifications.

12. Deed restrictions are incorporated into this permit by reference and must be recorded
with the Office of Register of Deeds. A copy of the recorded restrictions must be
received by this Office within 30 days of the date of recording. Recorded deed
restrictions must include, as a minimum, the following statements related to stormwater
mangement:
a. A statement of the allowable built -upon area per lot in the following form:
"The allowable built -upon area per lot shall not exceed 9,000 square feet; inclusive of
that portion of the right-of-way between the front lot line and the edge of the pavement,
structures, pavement, walkways of brick, stone, slate, not including wood decking."
b. Items related to stormwater management must remain in the deed restriction, and
this is to be indicated by including the following: "The covenants pertaining to
stormwater regulations may not be changed or deleted without concurrence of the State."
C. To assure that vegetated conveyances are not piped (in accordance with item 5)
deed restrictions must indicate that:
"Filling in or piping of any vegetative conveyances (ditches, swales, etc.) associated with
the development except for average driveway crossings, is strictly prohibited by any
persons."
13. The following items will require a modification to the permit:
a. Any revision to the approved plans, regardless of size
b. Project name change
C. Transfer of ownership
d. Redesign or addition to the approved amount of built -upon area
e. Further subdivision of the project area.
In addition, the Director may determine that other revisions to the project should require
a modification to the permit.
14. The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted site does not meet one or more
of the minimum requirements of the permit. Within the time frame specified in the
notice, the permittee shall submit a written time schedule to the Director for modifying
the site to meet minimum requirements. The permittee shall provide copies of revised
plans and certification in writing to the Director that the changes have been made.
II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE

5. The permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have received approval for revised
plans, specifications, and calculations prior to construction, for those revisions under any
of the following conditions:
a. Any additions, deletions or redesign of the previously permitted amount of built -
upon area proposed regardless of the size of the modification.
b. Further subdivision of the project area
6. The permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the
Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the
permit to change the name and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary.
A formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality accompanied
by the appropriate fee, documentation from both parties involved, and other supporting
MaLmals as may-b�appropriat�- approval pp�roval of -this request w�i I -be considered on its
merits, and may or may not be approved.
7. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction.
Permit issued this the 28 th day of October, 2004.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
/+ Alan W. Klimek
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number SW7041003