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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCC240555_ESC Approval Submitted_20240228 DURHAM COUNTY Engineering and EI1Q Environmental Services \1881 LETTER OF APPROVAL PROJECT NAME: Carpenter Falls Conservation Subdivision JOB NUMBER: 6740-07 SUBMITTED BY: Nadia Aljabi, PE July 28, 2023 NEW SUBMITTAL (X) REVISED ( ) ACRES: 63.5 October 17, 2023 Pulte Home Company, LLC 1225 Crescent Green Drive, Suite 250 Cary,NC 27518 Dear Sir or Madam: Durham County Approval This office has reviewed the subject Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permit Application. We find the application to be acceptable and hereby issue this letter of approval. In accordance with G.S. 131A-61 (bl), this approval is conditioned upon compliance with federal and State water quality laws, regulations, and rules. If any stipulations or recommendations are applicable, a list is attached and is incorporated as a part of this letter of approval. Pursuant to Section 3.8.5 of the Durham City-County Unified Development Ordinance,plans for which no permit has been issued shall expire one year from the approval date. Please be advised that a copy of the approved plan must be on file at the job site, and a land- disturbing permit must be obtained and prominently displayed. Pursuant to G.S. 113A-61 (d) and Section 15.5.1 of the Durham City-County Unified Development Ordinance,you are hereby notified that the Sedimentation and Erosion Control Office has the right to inspect the site over the life of the project to ensure compliance with the approved plan and ordinance. The Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program is performance oriented,requiring protection of the natural resources and adjoining properties. If following the commencement of this project it is determined that the sedimentation and erosion control plan is inadequate to meet the requirements of the Durham City-County Unified Development Ordinance, this office may require revisions in the plan and its implementation to ensure compliance with the Ordinance. Pursuant to Section 12.10.6 of the Durham City-County Unified Development Ordinance, prior to initiating land-disturbing activity, the person conducting such activity must notify the sedimentation and erosion control office of the date that such activity will begin. NCG010000 Requirements As of April 1, 2019, all new construction activities are required to complete and submit an electronic Notice of Intent(eNOI) form requesting a Certificate of Coverage (COC)under the NCG010000 Construction General Permit. After the form is reviewed and found to be complete, you will receive a link with payment instructions for the applicable annual permit fee. After the fee is processed, you will receive the COC via email. As the Financially Responsible Party shown on the FRO form submitted for this project,you MUST obtain the COC prior to commencement of any land disturbing activity. The eNOI form and fee details may be accessed at deq.nc.gov/NCG01. Please direct questions about the eNOI form to the Stormwater Program staff in the Raleigh central office. If the owner/operator of this project changes in the future, the new responsible party must obtain a new COC. Title 15A NCAC 4B .0118(a) and the NCGO1 permit require that the following documentation be kept on file at the job site: 1. The approved E&SC plan as well as any approved deviation. 2. The NCG01 permit and the COC, once it is received. 3. Records of inspections made during the previous 30 days. It should also be noted that approval of an erosion control plan does not in any way indicate approval of, or authorization to begin installation of Stormwater infrastructure without City/County approved Construction Drawings. We look forward to working with you on this project. Sincerely, Ryan D. Eaves, PE, CPESC, CFM Division Manager APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTS Project Name: Carpenter Falls Conservation Subdivision Job Number: 6740-07 Reviewed By:Ryan D. Eaves, PE Approved (X) Complete the following items to obtain a land disturbing permit: 1. Provide written approval for land disturbance from the Durham City-County Planning Department in the form of an approved site plan, Zoning Compliance Checkoff, or other written approval. 2. Upon installation of the tree protection fencing, if required, submit a Tree Protection Fence Certification Form and call this office for an inspection. 3. Submit a permit fee made payable to Durham County in the amount of $50,800.00. 4. Submit a surety in the amount of$254,000.00. Please note,we no longer accept Cash sureties. See our web site for appropriate Performance Bond or Letter of Credit forms. Forms may be obtained from this office or from the Durham County Engineering website at: www.dconc.gov/stormwater. Also available at the County website is a link to NCDEQ where information pertaining to the state mandated Self Inspection Program and related forms can be downloaded. Please remember to maintain your records! NPDES: Since this project will disturb one or more acres, stormwater runoff must be permitted pursuant to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES) administered in North Carolina by the Division of Energy Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR). You are responsible for complying with the General Permit requirements and are subject to enforcement by DEMLR for any violations of the General Permit. Enclosed is a copy of the General Stormwater Discharge Permit for Construction Activities,NCG010000 covering your activity. The Permit will be considered valid as long as your submitted plan meets the requirements of NCG010000. Further information regarding the General Construction Permit introduced in August, 2011 can be obtained at: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-and-land- resources/stormwater/stormwater-program/npdes-construction-program.