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May 13, 2011
Thomas Dockens
7354 Woodchuck Rd
Denver, NC 28037
Re: Application for ImproveYnent Pea-anit for relocation of existing repair area for in-ground
swimming pool, Catawba County Case# EHPlt-4-11-10661
Dear Sir:
On 5/4/1 l. Catawba County Public Health, Environmental Health Division evaluated the above-referenced
property at the site designated on the plat/site plan that accompanied your improvement permit application.
According to your application the site is to serve a proposed relocation of an existing septic system repair area
with a design wastewater flow of 360 gallons per day, in order to facilitate the addition of a proposed in-ground
swimming pool. The evaluation was done in accordance with the laws and rules governing wastewater systems
in North Carolina General Statute 130A-333 including related statutes and Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, of the
North Carolina Administrative Code, Rule. 1900 and related rules.
Based on the criteria set out in Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Rules
.1940 through .1948, the evaluation indicated that the site is not suitable for the proposed relocation of your
septic system repair area due to insufficient space (Rule .1945). The remaining available area, once your
proposed in-ground swimming pool is constructed, must be of sufficient size to accommodate a complete repair,
including all required setbacks. Our evaluation has concluded that, based on your proposed in-ground
swimming pool location and existing site conditions these requirements cannot be met and your application
for an Improvement Permit is denied.
The site evaluation included consideration of possible site modifications, and modified, innovative or
alternative systems. Options to provide an off-site repair area or specific site modifications may available to
you. The site may be reclassified if written documentation is provided that meets the requirements of Rule
.1948(d). A copy of this rule is enclosed. You may hire a consultant to assist you if you wish to try to develop
a plan under which your site could be reclassified.
You have a right to an informal review of this decision. You may request an informal review by the soil
scientist or environmental health supervisor at the local health department. You may also request an informal
review by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources regional soil specialist. A request for
informal review must be made in writing to the local health department.
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You also have a right to a formal appeal of this decision. To pursue a formal appeal, you must file a petition for a
contested case hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714.
To get a copy of a petition form, you may write the Office of Administrative Hearings or call the office at (919)
733-0926 or from the OAH web site at www.oah.state.nc.us/form.htm . The petition for a contested case hearing must
be filed in accordance with the provision of North Carolina General Statutes 130A-24 and 150B-23 and all other
applicable provisions of Chapter 150B. N.C. General Statute 130A-335 (g) provides that your hearing would be
held in the county where your property is located.
Please note: If you wish to pursue a formal appeal, you must file the petition form with the Office of
Administrative Hearings WITHIN 30 DAY5 OF THE DATE O�"�'HIS LETTER Meeting the 30 day
deadline is critical to your right to a formal appeal. Beginning a formal appeal within 30 days will not interfere
with any informal review that you might request. Do not wait for the outcome of any informal review if you wish
to file a formal appeal.
If you file a petition for a contested case hearing with the O�ce of Administrative Hearings, you are required by
law (N.C. General Statute 150B-23) to send a copy of your petition to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources. Send the copy to: Office of General Counsel, N.C. Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1601. Do NOT send the
copy of the petition to your local health department. Sending a copy of your petition to the local health department
will NOT satisfy the legal requirement in N.C. General Statute 150B-23 that you send a copy to the Office of
General Counsel, NCDENR.
You may call or write the Environmental Health Division of Catawba County Public Health if you need any
additional information or assistance.
Sincerely,
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Robbie Phelps, REHS
Environmental Health Specialist
Enclosure: Copy of Rule .1948
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History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-335(e);
Eff. July 1, 1982;
Amended Eff. .Ianuary 1, 1990.
15A NCAC 18A .1947 DETERMINATION OF OVERALL SITE SUITABILITY
All of the criteria in Rules .1940 through .1946 of this Section shall be determined to be SIJITABLE, PROVISIONALLY
SUITABLE, or UNSLTITABLE, as indicated. If all criteria are classified the same, that classification will prevail. Where
there is a variation in classification of the several criteria, the most limiting unconectable chazacteristics shall be used to
determine the overall site classification.
HistoryNote: AuthorityG.S.130A-335(e);
Eff. July 1, 1982;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1990.
15A NCAC 18A .1948 SITE CLASSIFICATION
(a) Sites classified as SUITABLE may be utilized for a ground absorption sewage treatment and disposal system consistent
with these Rules. A suitable classification generally indicates soil and site conditions favorable for the operation of a ground
absorption sewage treatment and disposal system or have slight limitations that are readily overcome by proper design and
installation.
(b) Sites classified as PROVISIONALLY SLTITABLE may be utilized for a ground absorption sewage treatment and disposal
system consistent with these Rules but have moderate limitations. Sites classified Provisionally Suitable require some
modifications and careful planning, design, and installation in order for a ground absorption sewage treatment and disposal
system to function satisfactorily.
(c) Sites classified IJNSUITABLE have severe limitations for the installation and use of a properly functioning ground
absorption sewage treatment and disposal system. An improvement permit shall not be issued for a site which is classified as
UNSUITABLE. However, where a site is UNSiJITABLE, it may be reclassified PROVISIONALLY SIJITABLE if a special
investigation indicates that a modified or altemative system can be installed in accordance with Rules .1956 or .1957 of this
Section.
(d) A site classified as IJNSUITABLE may be used for a ground absorption sewage treatment and disposal system
specifically identified in Rules .1955, .1956, or .1957 of this Section or a system approved under Rule .1969 if written
documentation, including engineering, hydrogeologic, geologic or soil studies, indicates to the local health department that the
proposed system can be expected to function satisfactorily. Such sites shall be reclassified as PROVISIONALLY
SiTITABLE if the local health deparhnent determines that the substantiating data indicate that:
(1) a ground absorption system can be installed so that the effluent will be non-pathogenic, non-infectious,
non-toxic, and non-hazardous;
(2) the effluent will not contaminate groundwater or surface water; and
(3) the effluent will not be exposed on the ground surface or be discharged to surface waters where it could
come in contact with people, animals, or vectors.
The State shall review the substantiating data if requested by the local health deparhnent.
History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-335(e);
Eff. July 1, 1982;
Amended Eff. April l, 1993; January 1, 1990.
15A NCAC 18A .1949 SEWAGE FLOW RATES FOR DESIGN UNITS
(a) In determining the volume of sewage from dwelling units, the flow rate shall be 120 gallons per day per bedroom. The
minimum volume of sewage from each dwelling unit shall be 240 gallons per day and each additional bedroom above two
bedrooms shall increase the volume of sewage by 120 gallons per day. In determining the number of bedrooms in a dwelling
unit, each bedroom and any other room or addition that can reasonably be expected to function as a bedroom shall be
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Sheet:
Division of Environmental Health Property ID:
On-site Wastewater Section Lot #:
SOIL/SITE EVALUATION! File #:
for OM-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEM AppID: 10661
Owner: Thomas Dockens Applicant:
Address: 7354 Woodchuck Rd Date Evaluated: 5/11/2011
Proposed Facility: 36R Design Flow (.1949) 360 Property Size:
Location of Site: Property Recorded:
Water Supply: [] Public [ x] Individual [ x] Well [] Spring [] Other
Evaluation Method: [x ] Auger Boring [] Pit [] Cut
Type of Wastewater: [ x] Sewage [] Industrial Process [] Mixed
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L . , Landscape � Horizon - .1941 • .1941 • ,. Soit • ^1943,. :1956 _ .1944 Profile
E PositioN Depth Structu�e/ Consistence ',. . Wetness/ - Soil �' Sapro Restr Class
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# . _SI_ope% _(IN:) . _ Textu'r_e_ _, _ _Mine�alogy �_ � __ _ _� Color _, Depth (IN.) Class_ - _. Horiz ' <AR .
1 0-18 fill
18-48 sc/fill Possible fill soil has a very weak
sturcture and should be
evaluated with a backhoe
pit
Description Initial System Repair System Other Factors (.1946):
Available Space (.1945) U Soil Evaluation By: Robbie Phelps
System Type(s) Others Present:
Site LTAR Site Classification (.1948):
Site Evaluation By:
Others Present:
Sheet:
COMMENTS: FILE #:
Landscape Position Grou Texture .1955 LTAR Structure
R-Ridge I S-Sand 1.2 - 0.8 SG-Single Grain
SS-Shoulder Slope LS-Loamy Sand M-Massive
LS-Linear Slope CR-Crumb
FS-Foot Slope II SL-Sandy Loam 0.8 - 0.6 GR-Granular
NS-Nose Slope L-Loam SBK-Subangular Blocky
HS-Head Slope ABK-Angular Blocky
CC-Concave Slope III SI-Silt 0.6 - 0.3 PL-Platy
CV-Convex Slope SICL-Silty Clay PR-Prismatic
T-Terrace Loam
FP-Flood Plain CL-Clay Loam
SCL-Sandy Cfay
Loam
IV SC-Sandy Clay 0.4 - 0.1
SIGSiIty Clay
GClay
Consistence Consistence Mineraloqv
Moist Wet SEXP-Slightly Expansive
VFR-Very Friable NS-Non-Sticky EXP-Expansive
FR-Friable SS-Slightly Sticky
FI-Firm S-Sticky
VFI-Very Firm VS-Very Sticky
EFI-Extremely Firm NP-Non-Plastic
SP-Slightly Plastic
P-Plastic
VP-Very Plastic
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