For any of the activities regulated by this chapter and not eligible for the exemptions provided in § 320-303, the final approval of subdivision and/or land development plans, the issuance of any building or occupancy permit, or the commencement of any land disturbance activity may not proceed until the applicant has received written approval of an SWM site plan from the Township upon recommendation from the Township Engineer.
The SWM site plan and SWM site report shall consist of all applicable
calculations, maps, and plans. All SWM site plan materials shall be
submitted to the Township in a format that is clear, concise, legible,
neat and well organized; otherwise, the SWM site plan shall be rejected.
Appropriate sections from the Fairview Township Subdivision and Land
Development Ordinance, and other applicable local ordinances, shall
be followed in preparing the SWM site plan.
A.
The SWM site plan shall include, but not be limited to:
(1)
Plans shall be of one size and in a form that meets the requirements
for recording in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Erie County.
(a)
Plans for tracts of less than 20 acres shall be drawn at a scale
of one inch equals no more than 50 feet;
(b)
Plans for tracts of 20 acres or more shall be drawn at a scale
of one inch equals no more than 100 feet;
(c)
All lettering shall be drawn to a size to be legible if the
plans are reduced to half size.
(2)
The name of the development, name and location address of the
property site, name, address, and telephone number of the applicant/owner
of the property, and name, address, telephone number, e-mail address,
and engineering seal of the individual preparing the SWM site plan.
(3)
The date of submission and dates of all revisions.
(4)
A graphical and written scale on all drawings and maps.
(5)
A North arrow on all drawings and maps.
(6)
A location map at a minimum scale of one inch equals 1,000 feet
and which illustrates the project relative to highways, municipalities
or other identifiable landmarks.
(8)
Perimeters of existing water bodies within the project area,
including stream banks, lakes, ponds, springs, field-delineated wetlands
or other bodies of water, sinkholes, flood hazard boundaries (FEMA-delineated
floodplains and floodways), areas of natural vegetation to be preserved,
the total extent of the upstream area draining through the site, and
overland drainage paths. In addition, any areas necessary to determine
downstream impacts, where required for proposed stormwater management
facilities, must be shown.
(9)
The location of all existing and proposed utilities, on-lot
wastewater facilities, water supply wells, sanitary sewers, and water
lines on and within 50 feet of property lines, including inlets, manholes,
valves, meters, poles, chambers, junction boxes, and other utility
system components.
(10)
A key map showing all existing man-made features beyond the
property boundary that may be affected by the project.
(11)
Soil names and boundaries with identification of the hydraulic
soil group classification, including rock outcroppings.
(12)
Proposed impervious surfaces (structures, roads, paved areas,
and buildings), including plans of roads and paved areas and floor
elevations of buildings. Road profiles shall be provided at the request
of the Township.
(13)
Existing and proposed land use(s).
(14)
Horizontal alignment and cross sections of all open channels,
pipes, swales and other BMPs. Profiles shall be provided at the request
of the Township.
(15)
The location and clear identification of the nature of permanent
stormwater BMPs.
(16)
The location of all erosion and sedimentation control facilities,
shown separately from the SWM site plan (typically an E&S plan).
(17)
A minimum twenty-foot-wide access easement around all stormwater
management facilities that would provide ingress to and egress from
a public right-of-way. In lieu of providing an easement to the public
right-of-way, a note may be added to the plan granting the Township
or its designees access to all easements via the nearest public right-of-way.
(18)
Construction details for all drainage and stormwater BMPs.
(19)
Identification of short-term and long-term ownership, operations,
and maintenance responsibilities.
(20)
Notes and statements:
(a)
A statement, signed by the landowner, acknowledging that the
stormwater BMPs are fixtures that cannot be altered or removed without
prior approval by the Township.
(b)
A statement referencing the operation and maintenance (O&M)
agreement and stating that the O&M agreement is part of the SWM
site plan.
(c)
A note indicating that record drawings will be provided for
all stormwater facilities prior to occupancy or the release of the
surety bond.
(d)
The following signature block for the registered professional
preparing the stormwater management plan:
"I, ____________________, hereby certify that the stormwater
management plan meets the design standards and criteria of the Fairview
Township Stormwater Management Ordinance."
(e)
The following signature block for the Township official reviewing
the stormwater management plan:
"I, ____________________, have reviewed this stormwater management
plan in accordance with the design standards and criteria of the Fairview
Township Stormwater Management Ordinance and if required upon receipt
of a recommendation by the Township Engineer regarding technical information
submitted."
B.
The SWM site report shall include (but not be limited to):
(1)
General data, including:
(a)
Project name.
(b)
Project location - address of the property site.
(c)
Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant/owner of
the property.
(d)
Name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and engineering
seal of the individual preparing the SWM site report.
(e)
Date of submission and revisions.
(2)
A project description narrative that clearly discusses the project
and provides the following information, where applicable:
(a)
Narrative:
[1]
Statement of the regulated activity, describing what is being
proposed; overall stormwater management concept with a description
of permanent stormwater management techniques, including construction
specifications and materials to be used for stormwater management
facilities.
[2]
Expected project schedule.
[3]
Location map showing the project site and its location relative
to release rate districts.
[4]
Detailed description of the existing site conditions, including
a site evaluation completed for projects proposed in areas of carbonate
geology or karst topography, and other environmentally sensitive areas
such as brownfields.
[5]
Total site area - pre and post, which must be equal or have
an explanation as to why it is not.
[6]
Total site impervious area.
[7]
Total off-site areas.
[8]
Number and description of stormwater management facilities.
[9]
Type of development.
[10]
Predevelopment land use.
[11]
Whether site is a water-quality-sensitive (WQS)
development.
[12]
Whether site is in a defined sensitive area.
[13]
Types of water quality and recharge systems used,
if applicable.
[14]
Complete hydrologic, hydraulic, and structural
computations for all stormwater management facilities.
[15]
A written maintenance plan for all stormwater
features, including detention facilities and other stormwater management
elements.
[16]
Identification of ownership and maintenance responsibility
for all permanent stormwater management facilities.
[17]
Other pertinent information, as required.
(b)
Summary tables.
[1]
Predevelopment hydrologic soil group (HSG) assumptions, curve
numbers (CN), computation of average slope, hydraulic length, and
computed time of concentration.
[2]
Existing conditions' runoff volume and peak rate of runoff.
[3]
Post-development runoff volume and peak rate of runoff.
[4]
Undetained areas, areas to ponds.
[5]
Land use for each subarea.
[6]
Hydrologic soil group (HSG) assumptions, curve numbers (CN).
[7]
Time of concentration computed for each subarea.
[8]
Post-development peak rate of runoff routed to ponds and out.
[9]
Pond maximum return period design data, including: maximum water
surface elevation, berm elevation, and emergency spillway elevation.
[10]
Water quality depth and volume requirements.
(c)
Calculations.
[1]
Complete hydrologic, hydraulic and structural computations,
calculations, assumptions, and criteria for the design of all stormwater
BMPs.
[2]
Details of the berm embankment and outlet structure indicating
the embankment top elevation, embankment side slopes, top width of
embankment, emergency spillway elevation, perforated riser dimensions,
pipe barrel dimensions and dimensions and spacing of anti-seep collars.
[3]
Design computations for the control structures (pipe barrel
and riser, etc).
[4]
A plot or table of the stage-storage (volume vs. elevation)
and all supporting computations.
[5]
Routing computations.
(3)
Reports that do not clearly indicate the above information may
be deemed incomplete for review by the Township and will be returned
to the applicant.
(4)
A description of, justification, and actual field results for
infiltration testing with respect to the type of test and test location
for the design of infiltration BMPs.
(5)
The effect of the project (in terms of runoff volumes, water
quality, and peak flows) on surrounding properties and aquatic features
and on any existing municipal stormwater collection system that may
receive runoff from the project site.
(6)
A description of the proposed changes to the land surface and
vegetative cover, including the type and amount of impervious area
to be added.
(7)
Identification of short-term and long-term ownership, operation,
and maintenance responsibilities as well as schedules and costs for
inspection and maintenance activities for each permanent stormwater
or drainage BMP, including provisions for permanent access or maintenance
easements.
C.
Supplemental information to be provided prior to recording of the
SWM site plan, as applicable:
(1)
Signed and executed operations and maintenance agreement (Appendix
A).
(2)
Signed and executed easements, as required for all on-site and
off-site work.
(3)
An erosion and sedimentation control plan and approval letter
from the Erie County Conservation District.
(4)
An NPDES permit.
(5)
Permits from PADEP and ACOE.
(6)
A geologic assessment.
(7)
A soils investigation report, including boring logs, compaction
requirements, and recommendations for construction of detention basins.
(8)
A highway occupancy permit from PennDOT when utilization of
a PennDOT storm drainage system is proposed or when proposed facilities
would encroach onto a PennDOT right-of-way.
A.
The applicant shall submit the SWM site plan and report for the regulated
activity.
B.
Three copies of the SWM site plan and report shall be submitted and
be distributed as follows:
(1)
Three copies to the Township accompanied by the requisite executed
review fee reimbursement agreement, as specified in this chapter.
C.
Additional copies shall be submitted as requested by the Township
or PADEP.
A.
The Township shall require receipt of a complete SWM site plan and
report as specified in this chapter. The Township shall review the
SWM site plan and report for consistency with the purposes, requirements,
and intent of this chapter.
B.
The Township shall not approve any SWM site plan and report that
is deficient in meeting the requirements of this chapter. At its sole
discretion and in accordance with this article, when an SWM site plan
and report is found to be deficient, the Township may disapprove the
submission and require a resubmission; or in the case of minor deficiencies,
the Township may accept submission of modifications.
C.
The Township shall notify the applicant in writing within 45 calendar
days whether the SWM site plan and report is approved or disapproved
if the SWM site plan and report is not part of a subdivision or land
development plan. If the SWM site plan and report involves a subdivision
or land development plan, the timing shall follow the subdivision
and land development process according to the Municipalities Planning
Code.
D.
The Township Building Permit Office shall not issue a building permit
for any regulated activity if the SWM site plan and report has been
found to be inconsistent with this chapter, as determined by the Township.
All required permits from PADEP must be obtained prior to issuance
of a building permit.
A.
A modification to a submitted SWM site plan and report for a development
site that involves a change in stormwater management facilities or
techniques, or that involves the relocation or redesign of stormwater
management facilities, or that is necessary because soil or other
conditions are not as stated on the SWM site plan as determined by
the Township, shall require a resubmission of the modified SWM site
plan in accordance with this chapter.
A.
A disapproved SWM site plan and report may be resubmitted, with the
revisions addressing the Township's concerns documented in writing,
to the Township in accordance with this chapter. The applicable Township
review deposit to be held in escrow must accompany a resubmission
of a disapproved SWM site plan and report.
A.
The Township's approval of an SWM site plan and report authorizes
the regulated activities contained in the SWM site plan for a maximum
term of validity of five years following the date of recording by
the applicant. The applicant shall file an approved plan within 90
days after the approval. The applicant shall record the required documents
in the Erie County Recorder of Deeds office and shall file with the
Township Office a copy showing the Recorder's signature and seal
and instrument number of the recording. The Township may specify a
term of validity shorter than five years in the approval for any specific
SWM site plan. Terms of validity shall commence on the date the Township
signs the approval for an SWM site plan. If stormwater management
facilities included in the approved SWM site plan have not been constructed,
or if a record drawing of these facilities has not been approved within
this time, then the Township may consider the SWM site plan disapproved
and may revoke any and all permits or approvals.
A.
The applicant shall be responsible for providing record drawings
of all stormwater BMPs included in the approved SWM site plan. The
record drawing and an explanation of any discrepancies with the approved
SWM site plan shall be submitted to the Township as a prerequisite
for the release of the guarantee or issuance of an occupancy permit.
B.
The record drawing shall include a certification of completion signed
by a qualified professional verifying that all permanent stormwater
BMPs have been constructed according to the approved SWM site plan
and report.
(1)
Drawings shall show all approved revisions and elevations and
inverts to all manholes, inlets, pipes, and stormwater control facilities.
(2)
Submission shall include a comparison of the constructed stage-storage
(volume vs. elevation) of all aboveground and below-ground stormwater
storage facilities to the approved design.
C.
After receipt of the record drawing and certification of completion
by the Township, the Township may conduct a final inspection.
