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September 27, 2022
Shannon Martin
3896 S Olivers Cross Rd,
Newton, NC 28658
Re: Application for Improvement Permit/Authorization To Construct for property site,3896 S Olivers Cross
Rd,Newton, NC 28658 Health Department file number RBPR-08-2022-41900.
Dear Shannon Martin:
The Catawba County Health Department, Environmental Health Division on 09/7/2022,evaluated the above
referenced property at the site designated on the plat/site plan that accompanied your Authorization to Construct
-Expansion application. According to your application the site is to serve a 3-bedroom home with a design
wastewater flow of 360 gallons per day. 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, Rule.1940
through .1948,the evaluation indicated that the site is UNSUITABLE for a sanitary system of sewage treatment and
disposal. Therefore,we must deny your request for an improvement permit. A copy of the site evaluation is
enclosed. The site is unsuitable based on the following:
Unsuitable soil topography and/or landscape position (Rule.1940)
Unsuitable soil characteristics(structure or clay mineralogy)(Rule.1941)
X Unsuitable soil wetness condition (Rule.1942)
Unsuitable soil depth(Rule.1943)
Presence of restrictive horizon(Rule.1944)
X Insufficient space for septic system and repair area(Rule.1945)
X Unsuitable for meeting required(Rule.1950)
Other(Rule.1946)
These severe soil or site limitations could cause premature system failure, leading to the discharge of untreated
sewage on the ground surface, into surface waters,directly to ground water or inside your structure.
The site evaluation included consideration of possible site modifications,as well as use of modified, innovative,or
alternative systems. However,the Health Department has determined that none of the above options will
overcome the severe conditions on this site. A possible option might be a system designed to dispose of sewage to
another area of suitable soil or off-site to additional property.
catawbacountync.gov
Environmental Health
Catawba County Government Center
25 Government Drive I PO Box 389 Newton NC 28658 1828.465.8270
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For the reasons set out above,the property is currently classified UNSUITABLE,and no Authorization to Construct-
Relocation shall be issued for this site in accordance with Rule.1948(c).
Note that a site classified as UNSUITABLE may be classified as PROVISIONALLY SUITABLE 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 as
PROVISIONALLY SUITABLE.
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
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services regional soil scientist. A request for informal review
must be made in writing to the local health department.
You also have a right to o 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 Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
6714. To get a copy of a petition form,you may write the Office of Administrative Hearings or call the office at
(919)431-3000 or download it from the OAH web site at http://www.ncoah.com/forms.html . 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 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS LETTER. The date of this letter is 9/27/2022. Meeting the 30 day
deadline is critical to your formal appeal.
If you file a petition for a contested case hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings, you are required by
law(N.C. General Statute 150E-23)to serve a copy of your petition on the Office of General Counsel, N.C.
Department of Health and Human Services, 2001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-2001.
Do not serve the petition on 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, N. C. Department of Health and Human Services.
You may call or write the local health department if you need any additional information or assistance.
Sincerely,
4Lvb,/J4—
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Environmental Health Specialist
Enclosures: Site evaluation
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Sheet__of
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15A NCAC 18A.1942 SOIL WETNESS CONDITIONS
(a)Soil wetness conditions caused by seasonal high-water table,perched water table,tidal water,seasonally saturated
soil or by lateral water movement shall be determined by field evaluation for soil wetness colors and field observations,
and may be assessed by well monitoring,computer modeling,or a combination of monitoring and modeling as
required by this Rule.All sites shall be evaluated by an Authorized Agent of the Department using Basic Field
Evaluation Procedures pursuant to Paragraph(b)of this Rule.
(b)Basic Field Evaluation Procedures:
(I)A soil wetness condition shall be determined by the indication of colors of chroma 2 or less(Munsell
Color Charts)at>2%of soil volume in mottles or matrix of a horizon or horizon subdivision.
However,colors of chroma 2 or less which are relic from minerals of the parent material shall not
be considered indicative of a soil wetness condition.
(2)A Soil wetness condition shall also be determined by the periodic direct observation or indication
of saturated soils or a perched water table,or lateral water movement flowing into a bore hole,
monitoring well,or open excavation above a less permeable horizon or horizon subdivision,that
may occur without the presence of colors of chroma 2 or less.A soil wetness condition caused by
saturated soils or a perched water table shall be confirmed to extend for at least three consecutive
days.The shallowest depth to soil wetness condition determined by Subparagraph(b)(1)or(b)(2)
of this Rule shall take precedence.
(c)Site Suitability as to Soil Wetness:Initial suitability of the site as to soil wetness shall be determined based upon
the findings of the Basic Field Evaluation Procedures made pursuant to Paragraph(b)of this Rule.Sites where soil
wetness conditions are greater than 48 inches below the naturally occurring soil surface shall be considered
SUITABLE with respect to soil wetness. Sites where soil wetness conditions are between 36 and 48 inches below the
naturally occurring soil surface shall be considered PROVISIONALLY SUITABLE with respect to soil wetness.Sites
where soil wetness conditions are less than 36 inches below the naturally occurring soil surface shall be considered
UNSUITABLE with respect to soil wetness. Sites where a soil wetness condition is determined based upon the
observation or indication of lateral water movement within 48 inches of the naturally occurring soil surface shall be
considered UNSUITABLE,except when such water can be intercepted in accordance with 15A NCAC 18A.1956(4).
(d)Alternative Procedures for Soil Wetness Determination:The Owner or the Owner's Legal Representative
(Applicant)shall have the opportunity to submit documentation that the soil wetness condition and resultant site
classification be alternately determined and reclassified by direct monitoring,computer modeling,or a combination
of monitoring and modeling,in accordance with a Direct Monitoring Procedure,Monitoring and Modeling Procedure,
or Modeling Procedure made pursuant to Paragraphs(e),(f),or(g)of this Rule.This determination shall take
precedence over the determination made pursuant to the Basic Field Evaluation Procedures [Paragraph(b)of this
Rule],when the conditions of Paragraphs(e),(t),or(g)of this Rule are met.Determination by one of these Monitoring
or Modeling procedures shall also be required when:
(1)the Owner proposes to use a wastewater system requiring a deeper depth to a soil wetness condition
than the depth determined by the Basic Field Evaluation Procedures pursuant to Paragraph(b)of
this Rule;or
(2)the Owner proposes to use sites with Group III or IV soil within 36 inches of the surface and where
drainage modifications arc proposed to be made,including the installation of subsurface drain tile,
open drainage ditches,or surface landscape modifications,or on such sites when fill is proposed to
be used in conjunction with existing or proposed drainage modifications.Final determination of
soil wetness condition for these sites shall be made pursuant to the Modeling Procedure in Paragraph
(g)of this Rule
(e)Direct Monitoring Procedure. Soil wetness conditions may be determined by direct observation of the water
surface in wells during periods of typically high water elevations utilizing the following monitoring procedures and
interpretation method.
(1)The applicant shall notify the local health department of the intent to monitor water surface
elevations by submitting a proposal that includes a site plan,well and soil profile at each monitoring
location,and a monitoring plan no later than 30 days prior to the monitoring period. An applicant
other than the property owner shall have written authorization from the owner to be the owner's
legal representative.Soil wetness and rainfall monitoring shall be conducted under the responsible
charge of a third-party consultant or by the property owner or the owner's agent.A third party
consultant is qualified when licensed or registered in accordance with G.S.89C(Engineers),G.S.
89E(Geologists),G.S. 89F(Soil Scientists),or G.S.90A Article 4(Registered Sanitarians),if
required.The Owner shall submit the name(s)of the consultant(s)performing any monitoring on
their behalf to the local health department.
(2)The applicant shall submit a site plan showing proposed sites for wastewater system,shall provide
the longitude and latitude of the site,location of monitoring wells,and all drainage features that may
influence the soil wetness conditions,and specify any proposed fill and drainage modifications.
(3)The applicant shall submit a monitoring plan indicating the proposed number,installation depth,
screening depth,soil and well profile,materials and installation procedures for each monitoring
well,and proposed method of analysis.A minimum of three water level monitoring wells shall be
installed for water surface observation at each site.Additional wells shall be required for sites
handling systems with a design flow greater than 600 gallons per day(minimum of one additional
well per 600 gallons per day increment).
(4)The local health department shall be given the opportunity to conduct a site visit and verify the
appropriateness of the proposed plan.Well locations shall include portions of the initial and
replacement drainfield site(s)containing the most limiting soil/site conditions.Prior to installation
of the wells the local health department shall approve the plan.If the plan is disapproved,the local
health department shall include specific changes necessary for approval of the monitoring plan.
(5)Wells shall extend at least five feet below the natural soil surface,or existing soil surface for fill
installed prior to July 1, 1977 meeting the requirements for consideration of a site with existing fill
of G.S. 130A-341 and the rules adopted pursuant thereto.However,a well or wells which extend(s)
down only 40 inches may be used if they provide a continuous record of the water table for at least
half of the monitoring period,and one or more shallower wells may be required on sites where
shallow lateral water movement or perched soil wetness conditions are anticipated.
(6)Water surface in the monitoring wells shall be recorded at least daily from January 1 to April 30,
taken at the same time during the day(plus or minus three hours). A rain(precipitation)gauge is
required within one-half mile of the site.At least daily rainfall shall be recorded beginning no later
than December 1 through April 30(the end of the well monitoring period).
(7)Interpretation Method for Direct Monitoring Procedure:The following method of determining depth
to soil wetness condition from water surface observations in wells shall be used when the 60-day
weighted rainfall index for the January through April monitoring period equals or exceeds the site's
long-term(historic)60-day weighted rainfall index for January to April rainfall with a 30 percent
recurrence frequency(wetter than the 9th driest year of 30,on average).The 60-day weighted
rainfall index for the monitoring period and historic rainfall record shall be computed as:
WR160=0.5PD+PJ+PF+PM+0.5PA
Where WRI60=60-day weighted rainfall index for January to April
PD=Total December rainfall
PJ=Total January rainfall
PF=Total February rainfall
PM=Total March rainfall
PA=Total April rainfall
The Department shall prepare contour maps for each county where this interpretation procedure is
proposed.Contours shall be prepared following standard interpolation procedures using normalized
data collected from all National Weather Service Stations,or equivalent, from which appropriate
data are available,at least prior to February 1 of the monitoring season.Data from each station shall
be normalized by fitting a 2-parameter gamma distribution to the 60-day weighted rainfall index
computed for at least the most recent three decades of historic data,in accordance with procedures
outlined in Chapter 18 of the National Engineering Handbook,NRCS,USDA. From this fitted
distribution,the 60-day weighted rainfall index for January through April rainfall with a 30%,50%,
70%and 80%recurrence frequency shall be computed for each Station,to provide the raw data
points from which the contour maps shall be prepared.From these maps,the site's 60-day weighted
rainfall index for the January through April monitoring period shall be compared to the long-term
(historic)January to April 60-day weighted rainfall index at different expected recurrence
frequencies.The soil wetness condition shall be determined as the highest level that is continuously
saturated for the number of consecutive days during the January through April monitoring period
shown in the following table:
Recurrence Frequency Range
January to April 60-Day
Weighted Rainfall Index
Number of Consecutive Days
of Continuous Saturation
for Soil Wetness Condition
30%to 49.9%3 days or 72 hours
50%to 69.9%6 days or 144 hours
70%to 79.9%9 days or 216 hours
80%to 100% 14 days or 336 hours
(8)If monitoring well data is collected during monitoring periods that span multiple years,the year
which yields the highest(shallowest)soil wetness condition shall be applicable.
(f)Monitoring and Modeling Procedure:A combination of monitoring and modeling may be used to determine a soil
wetness condition utilizing the following monitoring procedures and interpretation method.
(1)The procedures described for the Direct Monitoring Procedure in Subparagraphs(e)(1),(2),(3),(4),
(5),and(6)of this Rule shall be used to monitor water surface elevation and precipitation for
determining soil wetness conditions by a combination of direct observation and modeling,except
that the rainfall gauge and each monitoring well shall use a recording device and a data file
(DRAINMOD-compatible)shall be submitted with the report to the local health department(devices
shall record rainfall at least hourly and well water level at least daily).
(2)The ground water simulation model DRAINMOD shall be used to predict daily water levels over at
least a 30 year historic time period after the model is calibrated using the water surface and rainfall
observations made on-site during the monitoring period.The soil wetness condition shall be
determined as the highest level predicted by the model to be saturated for a 14-day continuous period
between January 1 and April 30 with a recurrence frequency of 30 percent(an average of at least 9
years in 30).
(A)Weather input files,required to run the DRAINMOD, shall be developed from hourly
rainfall gauge data taken within a half-mile of the site and from daily temperature and
hourly or daily rainfall data collected over a minimum 30-year period from the closest
available National Weather Service,or equivalent,measuring station to the site.
DRAINMOD weather data files on file with the Department shall be made available upon
request to the applicant or applicant's consultants.Daily maximum and minimum
temperature data for the January 1 through April 30 monitoring period,plus for at least 30
days prior to this period,shall be obtained from the closest available weather station.
(B)Soil and Site inputs for DRAINMOD,including a soils data file closest to the soil series
identified,depths of soil horizons,estimated saturated hydraulic conductivity of each
horizon,depth and spacing of drainage features and depression storage,shall be selected
in accordance with procedures outlined in the DRAINMOD Users Guide,and guidance is
also available in Reports 333 and 342 of the University of North Carolinas Water
Resources Research Institute.DRAINMOD soils data files on file with the Department
shall be made available upon request to the applicant or applicant's consultants.
(C)Inputs shall be based upon site specific soil profile descriptions Soil and site input factors
shall be adjusted during the model calibration process to achieve a best fit by least squares
analysis of the daily observations over the whole monitoring period(mean absolute
deviation between measured and predicted values no greater than eight inches),and to
achieve the best possible match between the highest water table depth during the
monitoring period(measured-vs-predicted)that is saturated for 14 consecutive days.
(D)For sites intended to receive over 1500 gallons per day, the soil wetness determination
using DRAINMOD shall take into consideration the impact of wastewater application on
the projected water table surface.
(E)The ground water simulation analysis shall be prepared and submitted to the local health
department by individuals qualified to use DRAINMOD by training and experience and
who are licensed or registered in North Carolina if required in G.S.89C(Engineers),G.S.
89E(Geologists),and G.S. 89F(Soil Scientists).The local health department or Owner
may request a technical review by the Department prior to approval of the soil wetness
condition determination.
(g)Modeling Procedure:A soil wetness condition may be determined by application of DRAINMOD to predict daily
water levels over at least a 30 year historic time period after all site-specific input parameters have been obtained,as
outlined in the DRAINMOD Users Guide.This modeling procedure shall be used when a ground water lowering
system is proposed for a site with Group III or IV soils within 36 inches of the naturally occurring soil surface.This
procedure shall also be used to evaluate sites with Group III or IV soils within 36 inches of the naturally occurring
soil surface,where the soil wetness condition was initially determined using a procedure described in Paragraphs(e)
or(f)of this Rule and where drainage modifications are proposed or when fill is proposed to be used in conjunction
with existing or proposed drainage modifications.The soil wetness condition shall be determined as the highest level
predicted by the model to be saturated for a I4-day continuous period between January I and April 30 with a recurrence
frequency of 30 percent(an average of at least 9 years in 30).
(1)Weather input files,required to run DRAINMOD,shall consist of hourly rainfall and daily
temperature data collected over the entire period of record but for at least a 30-year period from the
closest available National Weather Service,or equivalent,measuring station to the site.
DRAINMOD weather data files on file with the Department shall be made available upon request
to the applicant or applicant's consultants.
(2)Soil and Site inputs for DRAINMOD,including a soils data file closest to the soil series identified,
depths of soil horizons,hydraulic conductivity of each horizon,depth and spacing of proposed
drainage features and surface storage and drainage parameters, shall be selected in accordance with
procedures outlined in the DRAINMOD User's Guide.DRAINMOD soils data files on file with
the Department shall be made available upon request to the applicant or applicant's consultants.
Inputs shall include:
(A)Soil input file with the soil moisture characteristic curve and data for the soil profile that is
closest to the described soil profile that is present on the site;
(B)Soil horizon depths determined on site;
(C)Site measured or proposed drain depth and spacing,and drain outlet elevation;
(D)In-situ saturated hydraulic conductivity measurements for at least three representative
locations on the site and at each location for at least three most representative soil horizons
within five feet of the surface.Conductivity measurements shall be for one representative
soil horizon at or above redoximorphic depletion features and two representative soil
horizons at and below redoximorphic concentration features at each location on the site;
(E)All other model parameters based upon the DRAINMOD User's Guide,or other accepted
values consistent with the simulation model;and
(F)A sensitivity analysis shall be conducted for the following model parameters:
(i)Soil input files for at least two other most closely related soil profiles;
(ii)Saturated hydraulic conductivity of each of horizons measured on-site;
(iii)Drain depth and spacing;and
(iv)Surface storage and depth of surface flow inputs.
The sensitivity analysis shall be used to evaluate the range of soil and site characteristics for
choosing input parameters related to the soil profiles,hydraulic conductivity input values based
upon the range of hydraulic conductivity values measured on the site,and inputs for surface and
subsurface drainage features based upon the range of possible elevations and distances that occur or
may occur after installation of improvements.The sensitivity analysis shall establish which
parameters are most critical for determination of the depth to soil wetness condition.Conservative
values for the most critical parameters shall be used in applying the model to the site.
(3)For sites designed to receive over 600 gallons per day,the soil wetness determination using
DRAINMOD shall take into consideration the impact of wastewater application on the projected
water table surface.
(4)The ground water simulation analysis shall be prepared and submitted to the local health department
by individuals qualified to use DRAINMOD by training and experience and who are licensed or
registered in North Carolina if required in G.S.89C(Engineers),G.S.89E(Geologists),and G.S.
89F(Soil Scientists).The local health department shall submit the ground water simulation analysis
to the Department for technical review prior to approval of the soil wetness condition determination.
(h)A report of the investigations made for the Direct Monitoring Procedure,Monitoring and Modeling Procedure or
Modeling Procedure pursuant to Paragraphs(e),(f),or(g)of this Rule shall be prepared prior to approval of the soil
wetness condition determination.Reports prepared by a licensed or registered professional shall bear the professional
seal of the person(s)whom conducted the investigation(Engineer,Geologist,Soil Scientist or Registered Sanitarian).
A request for technical review of the report by the Department shall include digital copies of monitoring data and
digital copies of model inputs,output data,and graphic results,as applicable.
(j)Where the site is UNSUITABLE with respect to soil wetness conditions,it may be reclassified PROVISIONALLY
SUITABLE if a modified,alternative or innovative system can be installed in accordance with 15A NCAC 18A.1956,
.1957,or.1969.
History Note:Authority G.S. 130A-335(e):
Eff.July 1, 1982;
Amended Eff.January 1, 1990;
Temporary Amendment Eff June 24, 2003;April 17, 2002;
Amended Eff May 1, 2004.
15A NCAC 18A.1945 AVAILABLE SPACE
(a) Sites shall have sufficient available space to permit the installation and proper functioning of ground absorption
sewage treatment and disposal systems,based upon the square footage of nitrification field required for the long-term
acceptance rate determined in accordance with these Rules.
(b)Sites shall have sufficient available space for a repair area separate from the area determined in Paragraph(a)of
this Rule.The repair area shall be based upon the area of the nitrification field required to accommodate the installation
of a replacement system as specified in Rule .1955, .1956, or .1957 of this Section. Prior to issuance of the initial
Improvement Permit for a site, the local health department shall designate on the permit the original system layout,
the repair area,and the type of replacement system.
(c)The repair area requirement of Paragraph(b)of this Rule shall not apply to a lot or tract of land:
(1) which is specifically described in a document on file with the local health department on July I, 1982, or
which is specifically described in a recorded deed or a recorded plat on January 1, 1983; and
(2) which is of insufficient size to satisfy the repair area requirement of Paragraph(b)of this Rule,as determined
by the local health department;and
(3) on which a ground absorption sewage treatment and disposal system with a design daily flow of:
(A) no more than 480 gallons is to be installed;or
(B) more than 480 gallons is to be installed if application for an improvement permit which meets the
requirements of Rule .1937(c)of this Subchapter is received by the local health department on or
before April 1, 1983.
(d)Although a lot or tract of land is exempted under Paragraph(c)from the repair area requirement of Paragraph(b),
the maximum feasible area,as determined by the local health department, shall be allocated for a repair area.
History Note.: Authority G.S. I30A-335(e)and(I);
Eff'.July 1, 1982;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1992;July 1, 1983;January 1, 1983.
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 SUITABLE 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 UNSUITABLE 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 UNSUITABLE, it may be reclassified PROVISIONALLY
SUITABLE if a special investigation indicates that a modified or alternative system can be installed in accordance
with Rules .1956 or.1957 of this Section.
(d) A site classified as UNSUITABLE 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 SUITABLE if the local health department determines that the substantiating data indicate that:
(1) a ground absorption system can be installed so that the effluent will be non-pathogenic,
noninfectious,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 department.
History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-335(e);
Eff.July 1, 1982;
Amended Eff.April 1, 1993;January 1, 1990.
l5A NCAC 18A.1950 LOCATION OF SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEMS
(a) Every sanitary sewage treatment and disposal system shall be located at least the minimum horizontal distance from the
following:
(I) Any private water supply source,including any well or spring 100 feet;
(2) Any public water supply source 100 feet;
(3) Streams classified as WS-I 100 feet;
(4) Waters classified as S.A. 100 feet. from
mean high
water mark;
(5) Other coastal waters 50 feet.from
mean high
water mark;
(6) Any other stream,canal,marsh,or other surface waters 50 feet;
(7) Any Class I or Class II reservoir 100 feet. from
normal pool
elevation;
(8) Any permanent storm water retention pond 50 feet,from
flood pool
elevation;
(9) Any other lake or pond 50 feet.from
normal pool
elevation;
(10) Any building foundation 5 feet;
(1 1) Any basement 15 feet;
(12) Any property line 10 feet;
(13) Top of slope of embankments or cuts oft feet or inure vertical height 15 feet;
(14) Any water line 10 feet;
(I5) Drainage Systems:
(A) Interceptor drains,foundation drains,and storm water diversions
(i) upslope 10 feet,
(ii) sideslope 15 feet,and
(iii) downslopc 25 feet;
(13) Groundwater lowering ditches and devices 25 feet;
(16) Any swimming pool 15 feet;
(17) Any other nitrification field(except repair area) 20 feet;
(h) Ground absorption sewage treatment and disposal systems may he located closer than 100 feel from a private water
supply, except springs and uncased wells located downslope and used as a source of drinking water, for repairs, space
limitations,and other site-planning considerations but shall be located the maximum feasible distance and in no case less than
50 feet.
(c) Nitrification fields and repair areas shall not he located under paved areas or areas subject to vehicular traffic. lfeflluent
is to be conveyed under areas subject to vehicular traffic,ductile iron or its equivalent pipe shall he used. I lowever. pipe
specified in Rule .1955 (c)may be used if a minimum of 30 inches of compacted cover is provided over the pipe.
(d) In addition to the requirements of Paragraph(a)of this Rule,sites to he used for subsurface disposal for design units with
flows over 3.000 gallons per day, as determined in Rule .1949 (a) or (b) of this Section, which include one or more
nitrification fields with individual capacities of greater than 1,500 gallons per day, shall be located at least the minimum
horizontal distance front the following:
(I) Any Class I or 11 reservoir or any public water supply
source utilizing a shallow(under 50 feet)groundwater aquifer 500 feet;
(2) Any other public water supply source.unless determined to utilize a confined aquifer 200 feet;
(3) Any private water supply source,unless determined to utilize a confined aquifer 100 feet:
(4) Waters classified as SA 200 feet.from
mean high
water mark;
(5) Any waters classified as WS-I 200 feet;
(6) Any surface waters classified as WS-II,WS-III,B,or SB 100 feet;and
(7) Any property line 25 feet.
(c) Collection sewers, force mains,and supply lines shall he located at least the minimum horizontal distance from the
following:
(I) Any public water supply source,including wells,springs,
and Class I or Class II reservoirs 100 feet,unless
constructed of leakproof
pipe,such as ductile iron
pipe with mechanical
joints equivalent to
water main standards,in which case
the minimum setback may he reduced to
50 feet;
(2) Any private water supply source, including wells and springs 50 feet,unless
constructed of similar
leakproof pipe,such as
ductile iron pipe with
mechanical joints
equivalent to water main
standards,in which case
the minimum setback may
he reduced to 25 feet;
(3) Any waters classified as WS-I,WS-II,
WS-lll,B,SA,or SB 50 feet,unless
constructed of similar
leakproof pipe,such as
ductile iron pipe with
mechanical joints
equivalent to water main
standards,in which case
the minimum setback may
he reduced to 10 feet;
(4) Any other stream,canal,marsh,coastal
waters,lakes and other impoundments,or other surface waters 10 feet;
(5) Any basement 10 feet;
(6) Any property line 5 feet;
(7) Top of slope of embankments or cuts of two feet or more vertical height 10 feet;
(8) Drainage Systems:
(A) Interceptor drains,storm drains,and storm water diversions 5 feet;
(B) Ground-water lowering ditches and devices 10 feet;
(9) Any swimming pool 10 feet;
(10) Any other nitrification field 5 feet.
(1) Sewer lines may cross a water line if 18 inches clear separation distance is maintained,with the sewer line passing under
the water line. When conditions prevent an 18-inch clear separation from being maintained or whenever it is necessary for the
water line to cross under the sewer,the sewer line shall be constructed of ductile iron pipe or its equivalent and the water line
shall be constructed of ferrous materials equivalent to water main standards for a distance of at least ten feet on each side of
the point of crossing,with full sections of pipe centered at the point of crossing.
(g) Sewer lines may cross a storm drain if:
(1) 12 inches clear separation distance is maintained;or
(2) the sewer is of ductile iron pipe or encased in concrete or ductile iron pipe for at least five feet on either
side of the crossing.
(h) Sewer lines may cross a stream if at least three feet of stable cover can he maintained or the sewer line is of ductile iron
pipe or encased in concrete or ductile iron pipe for at least ten feet on either side of the crossing and protected against the
normal range of high and low water conditions,including the 100-year flood/wave action. Aerial crossings shall he by ductile
iron pipe with mechanical joints or steel pipe. Pipe shall he anchored for at least ten feet on either side of the crossing.
(i) Septic tanks,lilt stations,wastewater treatment plants,sand filters,and other pretreatment systems shall not be located in
areas subject to frequent flooding (areas inundated at a ten-year or less frequency) unless designed and installed to be
watertight and to remain operable during a ten-year storm. Mechanical or electrical components of treatment systems shall be
above the 100-year flood level or otherwise protected against a I 00-year flood.
llislo►y Note: Authority G.S. lift.f-3.15(rl and(I).
OS July 1, 1982;
Amended 10 January 1. 1990; October I, 1982.
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AUTHORIZATION OF REFUND
Date: 9/27/2022
Case#: RBPR-08-2022-41900
Applicant: Michael Bradshaw
Refund Amount: S150.00
Refund Reason: 3 bedroom system denied. Refund AC fee
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MAKING. LIVING. BETTER.
Catawba County, North Carolina - Disbursement Voucher
Vendor No. Date: 9/27/2022
Make Payment To: ��A Cps Voucher No(s)
Michael Bradshaw I $ Z
3504 Startown Rd 44 .r,
Newton, NC 28658
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ATTACHMENT
Prepared by: Julia English
Description Amount
RBPR-08-2022-41900 3 bedroom system was denied. Refund AC fee $150.00
Sub-Total
Food Tax
Sales Tax
Total $ 150.00
For Accounting Use
Fund Cost Center Object Project Amount Only
110 580200 663000
Total
The undersigned hereby certifies that the goods or services specified above have been received
or performed. Payment has not been previously authorized and this expenditure is a proper
charge to the appropriation indicated. The above charge is certified to you for payment.
(SIGNATURE-APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL)
CATAWBA COUNTY
100A SOUTHWEST BLVD
NEWTON,NORTH CAROLINA 28658 RECEIPT
v��� PHONE: 828.465.8399
\ ll1� Tuesday,September 27, 2022
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PAYOR:
Bradshaw,Michael
PAYMENTS
TRANSACTION NUMBER: TRC-47999954-27-09-2022
PAYMENT DATE: 09/27/2022
PAYMENT TYPE: DV
INVOICE NUMBER ACCOUNT FEE NAME FEE AMOUNT
08-22-410200 110-580200-663000 Improvement Permit Fee ($150.00)
TOTAL PAYMENTS: ($150.00)
RBPR-08-2022-41900
CASE TYPE: Residential Building Plan Review WORK CLASS: Building Addition
SITE ADDRESS: 3896 S OLIVERS CROSS RD,NEWTON NC 28658
Applicant MICHAEL BRADSHAW,3504 STARTOWN RD,NEWTON NC 28658
**NO PEOPLESOFT ACCOUNT ASSIGNED**
Land Owner GARY LEE,3904 S()LIVERS CROSS RD,NEWTON NC 28658
Owner SHANNON MARTIN,,
H:8284283404
Contractor *M KEVIN BRADSHAW,3504 STARTOWN RD,NEWTON NC 28658
C:828-320-9717
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A �� THIS IS NOTA PERMIT Case# RBPR-08-2022-41900
4CATAWBA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
sM Residential Building Plan Review- Building Addition
IMPROVEMENT-AUTH_CONST- EXPANSION
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Applicant MICHAEL BRADSHAW,3504 STARTOWN RD,NEWTON NC 28658
Contractor *M KEVIN BRADSHAW (M.KEVIN BRADSHAW),3504 STARTOWN RD,NEWTON NC 28658
C:828-320-9717
Land Owner GARY LEE,3904 S OLIVERS CROSS RD,NEWTON NC 28658
Owner SHANNON MARTIN,,
11:8284283404 HOME:8284283404
NAME TO APPEAR ON PERMIT
Shannon Martin
SITE ADDRESS: 3896 S OLIVERS CROSS RD,NEWTON NC 28658 PIN # 366702954760
NAME of SUBDIVISION: Lot# __ _ __ _ Section/Block
PROPERTY SIZE: Square Feet Acres 0.69
DIRECTIONS: Hwy 16S Right on Buffalo Shoals Left on S Olivers 3rd house on Left
PRIM• : - . Applicant SEWER TYPE: Septic Tank
GALLONS PER D• •/ 240 WATER SUPPLY: Private Well
IESCRIBE WORK. 9/20/22 3 bedroom will be denied by EH. revise to 16x24 addition of bedroom. 1 existing bedroom will become
an office. home will remain 2 bedrooms
Adding 1 bedroom& 1 full bath 16x24; adding bedroom for a total of 3 bedrooms current home is 2 bedrooms
SITE INFORMATION
Do any of the following apply to the property for which this application is applied?
If the answer to any of the questions below is"YES",then supporting documentation is required:
Does this site contain any jurisdictional wetlands? No
Does this site contain any existing wastewater systems? Yes
Is any of the wastewater going to be generated on the site other than domestic sewage? No
Is the site subject to approval by any other public agency? Yes
Are there any easements or right-of-ways on this property? No
APPLICATION FOR: Existing Structure
STRUCTURE TYPE: PRIMARY RESIDENCE
FACILITY TYPE: Single Family Residence OTHER DESCRIPTION:
DESCRIPTION OF home
EXISTING STRUCTURES
ON SITE(IF ANY)
DIM EXISTING STRUCTURE: 28x46
NUMBER OF EXISTING BEDROOMS: 2 #OF OCCUPANTS: 3
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
NEW STRUCTURE DIM:: 16x24
Desired system types(Improvement Permit or Authorization to Construct):
ACCEPTED: ALTERNATIVE: CONVENTIONAL: YES
OTHER: INNOVATIVE: ANY:
Other described:
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4. • CATAWBA COUNTY Case# RBPR-08-2022-41900
Public Health Department
Subdivision
^1 Environmental Health Division
'� ,•j PIN# 366702954760
PO Box 389, 100-A Southwest Blvd,Newton,NC 28658
NAME ON PERMIT: (SHANNON MARTIN),,
(Shannon Martin)
Site Address: 3896 S OLIVERS CROSS RD,NEWTON NC 28658
Size: q0.69
Property Square uaze Feet Acres
Directions: Hwy 16S Right on Buffalo Shoals Left on S Olivers 3rd house on Left
Completed applications are valid for a period of 2 years.Improvement Permits are valid:with complete site plan=60 months(5 years);with complete plat
=without expiration. An Authorization to Construct will remain valid as long as the Improvement Permit is valid.An Authorization to Construct issued for
septic repair is valid for 60 months(5 years).Permits may be revoked if the information on this application/site plan changes or if the intended use for the
proposed facility changes.Permits may be revoked if site conditions are altered such that they effect permit conditions or installation requirements
I have read this application and certify that the information provided herein is true,complete and correct. Authorized county and state officials are
granted right of entry to conduct necessary inspections to determine compliance with applicable laws and rules. I understand that I am solely
responsible for the proper identification and labeling of all property lines and corners and making the site accessible so that a complete site evaluation
can be performed.
The undersigned is the owner of the property or legal agent of the owner.
Date: 902e) Signature of Applicant or Agent /-"
If you need further information or assistance please call 828-465-8270
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FEENAME DATE FEE AMOUNT
Authorization to Construct Fee(New/Expansion) 08/08/2022 $150.00
Fee
Improvement Permit Fee 08/08/2022 $150.00
TOTAL FEES $300.00
FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
ONCE A SITE VISIT IS MADE OR
WORK ON A PLAN REVIEW HAS COMMENCED
SYSTEM REDESIGN AND/OR RETRIP WILL INCUR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE
(SEE FEE SCHEDULE)
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