SW3150202 Final Permit with Cover Letter

Pat McCrory
Governor
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
February 13, 2015
Mr. Cisco Garcia
Vice President of Land Development Charlotte
Pulte Home Corporation
11121 Cannel commons Blvd., Suite 450
Charlotte, North Carolina 28226
Subject: Stormwater Permit No. SW3150202
Amber Meadow in Union County
Dear Mr•. Garcia:
Donald R. van der vaart
Secretary
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DELMR), received a complete Stor7nwater
Management Permit Application for the subject project on February 11, 2015. Staff review of the plans and
specifications has determined that the project, as proposed, will comply with the Storinwater Regulations set
forth in Title 15A NCAC 2H.1000 and Session Law 2006-246. We are forwarding Permit No. SW3150202,
dated February 13, 2015, for the constl•tiction, operation and maintenance of the subject project and the wet
pond_ This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 12, 2023, and shall be subject to
the conditions and limitations as specified therein, and does not supersede any other agency permit that may
be required.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing by filing a written petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(OAR). The written petition must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, Per
NCGS 143-215(e) the petition must be filed with the OAH within thirty (30) days of receipt of this permit.
You should contact the OAH with all questions regarding the filing fee (if a filing fee is required) and/or the
details of the filing process at 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714, or via telephone at 919-
431-3000, or visit their website at www.NCOAH.com. Unless such demands are made this perinit shall be
final and binding.
This project will be kept on file at the Mooresville Regional Office. If you have any questions, or need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mike Randall at [phone]; or
mike. randall@ncdenr. gov.
Sincerely,
for Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM, Director
cc: SW3150202 File, Mooresville Regional Office
ec: Ti7stan McMannis, ESP Associates
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section •Geological Survey Section •Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-9200 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http://portal,ncdenr.org/web/Ir/
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper

State Stormwater Permit
Permit No. SW6140702
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
PULTE HOME CORPORATION
AMBER MEADOW
MARVIN AT TOM SHORT ROAD AND REA ROAD IN UNION COUNTY
FOR THE
construction, operation and maintenance of one wet pond in compliance with the provisions of
Session Law 2006-246 and 15A NCAC 2H .1000 (hereafter referred to as the "stormwater
ru/es') and the approved stormwater management plans and specifications and other supporting
data as attached and on file with and approved by the State and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 12, 2023, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. DESIGN STANDARDS
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of stormwater
described in the application and other supporting data.
2. The at pond is approved for the management of stormwater runoff as described in the
application documents and as shown on the approved plans.
3. All stormwater collection and treatment systems must be located in either dedicated
common areas or recorded easements. The final plats for the 100 will be recorded
showing all such required easements, in accordance with the approved plans.
4. The runoff from all built -upon area within the permitted drainage area of this project must
be directed into the permitted stormwater control system.
5. The built -upon areas associated with this project shall be located at least 30 feet
landward of all perennial and intermittent surface waters.
II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. During construction, erosion shall be kept to a minimum and any eroded areas of the
system will be repaired immediately.
2. The permittee shall at all time provide the operation and maintenance necessary to
assure the permitted wet pond functions at optimum efficiency. The approved Operation
and Maintenance Plan must be followed in its entirety and maintenance must occur at
the scheduled intervals including, but not limited to:
a. Semiannual scheduled inspections (every 6 months).
b. Sediment removal.
c. Mowing and re -vegetation of slopes and the filter strip.
d. Immediate repair of eroded areas.
Page 1 of 4

State Stormwater Permit
Permit No. SW6140702
e. Maintenance of all slopes in accordance with approved plans.
f. Debris removal and unclogging of all drainage structures, level spreader, filter
media, planting media, underdrains, catch basins and piping.
g. Access to the cell and outlet structure must be available at all times.
3. Records of maintenance activities must be kept for each permitted BMP. The reports will
indicate the date, activity, name of person performing the work and what actions were
taken.
4. The permittee shall submit an annual summary report of the maintenance and inspection
records for the wet pond. The report shall summarize the inspection dates, results of the
inspections, and the maintenance work performed at each inspection.
5. The wet pond shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications, the conditions of this permit, and with other supporting data.
6. Upon completion of construction, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, and
prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from an
appropriate designer for the wet pond certifying that the permitted facility has been
installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting documentation. Any deviations from the approved plans and specifications
must be noted on the Certification. A modification may be required for those deviations.
7. If the stormwater system was used as an Erosion Control device, it must be restored to
design condition prior to operation as a stormwater treatment device, and prior to
occupancy of the facility.
8. The permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have received approval for revised
plans, specifications, and calculations prior to construction, for any modification to the
approved plans, including, but not limited to, those listed below:
a. Any revision to any item shown on the approved plans, including the stormwater
management measures, built -upon area, details, etc.
b. Project name change.
c. Transfer of ownership.
d. Redesign or addition to the approved amount of built -upon area or to the
drainage area.
e. Further subdivision, acquisition, lease or sale of all or part of the project area. The
project area is defined as all property owned by the permittee, for which
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan approval was sought.
f. Filling in, altering, or piping of any vegetative conveyance shown on the approved
plan.
9. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for a minimum of eight years from the date of the completion of construction.
10. 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.
III. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit is not transferable except after notice to and approval by the Director. In the
event of a change of ownership, or a name change, the permittee must submit a
completed Name/Ownership Change form signed by both parties, to the State,
accompanied by the supporting documentation. The approval of this request will be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
Page 2 of 4

State Stormwater Permit
Permit No. SW6140702
2. The permittee is responsible for compliance with all permit conditions until such time as
the Division approves a request to transfer the permit.
3. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to enforcement action by the State, in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
4. 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) having jurisdiction.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or
replacement stormwater management systems.
6. The permittee grants DENR Staff permission to enter the property during normal
business hours for the purpose of inspecting all components of the permitted stormwater
management facility.
7. The permit issued shall continue in force and effect until revoked or terminated. The
permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request for a permit modification, revocation and re -issuance or termination does not stay
any permit condition.
8. Unless specified elsewhere, permanent seeding requirements for the stormwater control
must follow the guidelines established in the North Carolina Erosion and Sediment
Control Planning and Design Manual.
9. Approved plans and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference and are
enforceable parts of the permit.
10. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying
the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the
laws, rules and regulations contained in Session Law 200&246, Title 15A NCAC
2H.1000, and NCGS 143-215.1 et.al.
11. The permittee shall notify the Division in writing of any name, ownership or mailing
address changes at least 30 days prior to making such changes.
12. The permittee shall submit a renewal request with all required forms and documentation
at least 180 days prior to the expiration date of this permit.
Permit issued this the 13th day of February, 2015.
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., CPM
Director Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Page 3 of 4

State Stormwater Permit
Permit No. SW6140702
PULTE HOME CORPORATION
AMBER MEADOW
MARVIN AT TOM SHORT ROAD AND REA ROAD IN UNION COUNTY
Designer's Certification
as a duly registered in the
State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/ weekly/
full time) the construction of the project,
(Project Name)
for (Project Owner) hereby state that, to the
best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the project
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Noted deviations from approved plans and specification:
Signature
Registration Number
Date
SEAL
cc: NCDENR-DEMLR Regional Office
Page 1 of 1