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01-06-2020 Planning Commission Agenda Packet
Karin Wilson ,lf<!J't)r Ccuncif ,I/embers Kevin G. Boone Roben A. Brown la ck Burrell, ACMO limmy Conyers Jay Robinso n Lisa A. Hanks , MMC CiryClerk Deborah A. Smith. CPA Ciry 7/'easur.:r I 6 1 Nonh Section Streel P.O. Drawer 429 Fairhope, Alabama 36533 251-928-2136 251-928-6776 Fax 11~vwJairhopeaJ.gov l'nnrlJ en n.-<Jd ."rl pap,:r 1. Call to Order City of Fairhope Planning Commission Agenda 5:00 PM Council Chambers January 6, 2020 2 . Approval of Minutes • December 2, 2019 3 . Consideration of Agenda Items : A. Storm Water Management Program Plan (SWMPP) Review and Approval B. SD 19.45 Public hearing to cons ider the request of the City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department to accept Resolution 2019-02 for a proposed amendment to Article IV, Section H. Multiple Occupancy Projects in the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations. C. SD 20.01 Public hearing to consider the request of Catherine Alba for plat approval of Point Clear Pond, a 2-lot minor subdivision . The property is approximately 2.72 acres and is located on the east side of County Road 3 just south of Rose Bishop Lane. PPIN #: 213432 D. SD 20.02 Public hearing to consider the request of the Retirement Systems of Alabama for Preliminary plat approval of Battles Trace, Phase 7, a 38-lot subdivision. The property is approxi mately 18.9 acres and is located on the east side of Colony Drive just north of County Road 34 (a .k .a. Battles Road). PPIN #: 372296 E. SD 20 .03 Public heari ng to consider the request of L&M Waterfront, LLC for Final plat approval of the Resubdivision of Lot 4, Bay Echo Subdivision, a 3-lot division. The property is approxi mately 2.96 acres and is located at the south terminus of N. Mob ile Street. PPIN #: 46899 4. Old/New Business • ZC 19.08 Greeno Road Corridor Overlay Districts discussion • Family Subdivision discussion 5. Adjourn Decembe r 2 , 20 19 Planning Commission Minutes The Plmming Co mmi ss ion met Monday, D ecember 2, 20 19 at 5 :00 PM at the City Municipal Complex, 16 1 N . Section S tr eet in the Counci l Chambers . Present: Lee Turner, Chairperso n; Art D yas ; Rebecca Bryant; Han-y Kohl er; Hollie MacKellar; Clarice Hall-Black; Richard Peterson; Robert Brown, Council Liaison; Buford King, Development Services Manager; Hunter Sinunons, Pla1ming and Zoning Manager; Mike J effri es, Planner; Carl a D av is, Pl mmer ; Samara Walley, Plann er; Emily Boyett, Secretary; and Ken Watson, Ci t y Attorney Absent: none Chainnan Turner called th e meetin g to order at 5 :03 PM and ann ounced the meeting is being reco rded. ZC 19.16 Public hearing to consider the request of The Retirement Sys tems of Alabama to establish an initial zoning of TR Tou rist Resort District conditional upon annexation into the City of Fairhope, Scott Hutchinson. The prope1iy is approximately 7 .23 acres and is located on the sou th side of County Road 34 between Point Clear Court and Poviner Place, to b e known as Watershed West. Mr. Jeffries gave the staff report saying the appli cant is proposing a 10-lot subdi vision on the subj ect property is the request is approved. H e noted the public hearing is still open from the November m eeting . Staff recommendation is to APPROVE with th e following conditions: 1. Subj ect prope1ty development zon ed s h all be labeled as low-rise residential z one . 2. Subject property u se shall be limited to single-fami ly residential u se only . 3. Future development shall b e in subs tantial confonnance to the simultaneousl y submitted subdivision request SD 19.41 Watershed West, a 10-lot major subdi vis ion. 4. Thi s appro val does not detennine th e ap pli cability or property interpretation of any existi ng easements, coven ants, restrictions or other private contact rights, and accordingl y does not abrogate, limit, or impair any such exi stin g easements, covenants, restiictions, or pri v ate contact rights w hich may impose grea ter restiictions than this appro val, the Zoni ng Ordinance, the Subdiv ision Regulations, or other l aw. M r. Turner stated the public heating is still open. Virginia Mm·ch of 1800 1 Woodland D1i ve -She stated when she purchased her l ot, she was told the prope1iy would always be golf course. Tracy Frost of 18204 Woodland Dli ve -She said she is not anti-development but th.i s is the wro ng place for this development and it w ill ruin Point Clear. She stated con cern s with noise, traffic, safety, and quality oflife. Pat Achee of 365 Povine r Place -He stated the prope1iy is not contiguous to TR zo n ed property and Mr. Dyas explained it is not required to be contiguous for an am endment. Carol Sullivan of 513 Owls Nest Place-She s tated th e covenants do not a ll ow this development on this prop e1iy. She added th e m arina is no lo n ger open to tomist and so the request does not meet the requirements. She also voiced safety co ncerns with traffic and the cali path and stat ed there has been no County approval fo r 1ight-of-way access. Adam Miliam of 25 1 Galaxy Street -H e said thi s is not good golf course design and the history and intent of the propeiiy will be a factor in court. He explained the spirit of the 1 December 2, 20 19 Planning Commi ssio n Minutes ordinance and the letters of the words have to be considered when reviewing a case like this and the TR District was to be a resort oriented development and this is not. Having no one else present to speak, Mr. Turner closed the public hearing. Scott Hutchinson of Goodwin, Mills, and Caywood, addressed the Commission saying they cannot uphold previous promises of past property owners regarding the property 's use. He said the parcel was carved out 13 years ago for this d evelopment and is now being finalized. He stated there is still a marina as defined by the ordinance. Mr. Hutchinson explained the vehicle and cart safety concerns are no different is this situation than any other golf course. He noted RSA works with golf course professionals and all County and City requirements will be met. Mr. Dyas asked how restrictive covenants react with the TR District and Mr. Watson answered they do not prevent the City from enacting the Zoning Ordinance. He explained the law doesn't put the Planning Commission or City Council in a place to interpret the law. Mrs. Bryant stated the Commission is not required to or qualified to determine the restrictive covenants or interpret the law. Mr. Dyas said the County enacted zoning districts in 19 91 and all unzoned districts could have been zoned but nobody wants anything done until something is being done in your backyard. He said if a request meets the requirements, then approve it and if you don't like the requirements, then change them. Mr. Turner said he agreed with Mr. Dyas but he added the applicant can still develop the site without being zoned. He said he does not favor this design with the golf course on both sides because there is no refuge from the course. Mr. Dyas said health, safety, and welfare is a concern and this development does not meet these. Mrs. Hall-Black said safety is a concern and this project feels forced and this is not the right lo cation for it. Mr. Peter son stated property owners have the right to develop their prope1iy and if it meets the requirements then approve it and if you don't like w hat they want, then buy it. Mrs. Bryant asked if the prope1ty can be developed if it is in the County and Mr. Turner responded yes, but it can be denied if there is fear it is detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Mr. Brown said this request is an abuse of the TR District and it is no benefit to the City. Mrs. Bryant noted this is a small development and the Commission sees much larger requests and she encouraged the community to get involved with projects even when they are not in your backyard. Hollie MacKellar made a motion to DENY the request due to concerns with health, safety, and welfare. A11 Dyas 2nd the motion and the motion carried with the following vote: A YE -Art Dyas, Rebecca Bryant, Hany Kohler, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar, Clarice Hall-Black, and Robert Brown. NAY -Richard Peterson. SD 19.41 Public hearing to consider the request of the Retirement Systems of Alabama for Preliminary Plat approval of Watershed West, a 10-lot subdivision, Scott Hutchinson. Mr. Hutchinson requested to table the request. SD 19.42 Public hearing to consider the request of Glenn and Sally Boom for plat approval of Wildwood at Montrose, a 2 -lo t minor subdivision, Seth Moore. The property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Adams Street and Second Street. Mrs. Walley gave the staff report saying the property is approximately 1.18 acres and is zoned RSF-2 in Baldwin County Planning District 16. The applicant i s also requesting a waiver to AI1icle VI, Section D. Sidewalks and Article VI, Section G . 2 Dec emb e r 2, 20 19 Pl annin g Commi ss ion Minut es Fire Hydrants. Staff recommendation is to TABLE (with the applicant's consent) to allow the applicant to submit the following: 1. Sltbmission of plans and profiles of a fire hydrant within 450 ' of the subject property and resubmission of the application to reflect a major subdivision containing a preliminaiy plat approval request in lieu of concunent preliminaty and final plat approval; 2 . Revision of the preliminary plat to reflect a 15' drainage and utilities easement along the western perimeter of Lot 1; and 3. Acceptance of the waiver request to allow sidewalk installation at the time of new construction, with this requirement to be reflected on the preliminary plat. Mr. Dyas asked which street sidewalks would be built on if required and Mrs. Walley responded both frontages would be required to have sidewalks . Mr. Dyas questioned why sidewalks are being required when there may never be sidewalks in the area and Mr. King explained sidewalks are a requirement and the Commission has utilized the pedestrian easement multiple times to accomplish satisfy requirement. Mr. Turner opened the public heaiing. Having no one present to speak, Mr. Turner closed the public hearing. Mr. Moore addressed the Commission saying the lot sizes are 20 ,000 square foot. He said the utility easement is only 1 0' along the west side of Lot 1 to avoid the easement being in the footprint of the existing house. He agreed to adding the pedestiian easement. Mr. Moore explained the closest fire hydrant is at Main Street and Adams Street and to add another hydrant would cause dehiment to the existing oak trees. He said Daphne Utilities has not put in any fire hydrants on the east side of Main Street and all the lines are small service lines. Mr. Turner said he is uncomf01iable to divide the lot without a fire hydrant. He noted the ISO rating for the City is also affected by creating new lots without providing fire protection. Mr. Brown asked if this request was a family subdivision would these requirements be met and Mr. King responded yes. Mr. Moore requested the application be tabled. Art Dyas made a motion to TABLE the request at the request of the applicant. Rebecca B1yant 2nd the motion and the motion canied unanimously with the following vote: A YE -Art Dyas , Rebecca B1yant, Hany Kohler, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar, Clarice Hall- Black, Richard Peterson, and Robeti Brown . NAY -none . SD 19.43 Public hearing to consider the request of 68V Tracery 2019, LLC for Final Plat apprnval of Tracery, a 43-lot subdivision, Steve Pumphrey. The propetiy is located on the west side of Lawrence Road just n01ih of Sky Lane. Mr. Jeffries gave the staff report saying the prope1iy is approximately 31.93 acres and is zoned R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District. Staff recommendation is to APPROVE with the following conditions: 1. Remaining items referenced in the comment section of the staff report are corrected to the satisfaction of Kim Bunneister or the Dev elopment Services Manager. 2. The wananty period of the sanitary sewer lift station shall not commence until sta1i-initial stati-up of the lift station and upon approval of the Water and Sewer Superintendent. Mr. Turner opened the public heating. Having no one present to speak, he closed the public heating. 3 December 2, 20 19 Planning Commissio n Minutes Mr. Turner stated the entrance does not have any land scapin g and Mr. Jeffiies exp lained the landscaping and street trees are covered by the bond. Mrs. Bryant asked if there is an enfor cement mechani sm to make sure the work is done and Mr. Je ffries responded staff will not sign the plat until eve1yt hin g is done. Richard J ohnson, Publi c Works Director, stated bonding the trees is common because the trees would not survive du1ing home constm ction, so they are usually put in when the homes are sold. Mr. Turner asked if the sidewalks will have to be constm cted w ithi n 2 years and Mr. King said the regulations have never been ch anged. Mr. Johnson said the bond is only good for 24 months and then t he s idewalks become the City's problem . Mrs . MacKellar said she hard ly ever sees damaged s idewalks in neighborhoods but the ones along Scenic Hwy. 98 need repair. Mr. Johnson s aid Public Works i s constantly repai1ing sid ewalks so just report any to get on the li st. Art Dyas made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to APPROVE w ith the following co nditions: 1. Remaining items r efer en ced in the c01mnent section of the staff rep01t are corrected to the satisfaction of Kim Bunneister or th e D evelopment Services Manager. 2. The warranty pe1iod of the sanitary sewer lift stati on shall not commence until start-initial stmt-up of the lift station and upon approval of the Wate r and Sewer Supe1intendent. Robe1t Brown 2nd the motion and the motion canied unanimousl y with the fol lowing vote: A YE -Art Dyas, Rebecca B1-yant, Han-y Kohl er, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar, Claiice H all-Bl ack, Ri chard Peterson, and Robert Brown. NAY -non e. SD 19.44 Public hearing to consider the request of Firethorne Development, LLC for Final plat approval of Phase 5 of Greenbriar at Firethorne, a 30-lot subdivision, Steve Pumphrey. The prope1ty is located on the west side of Quail Creek, The V illas . Mr. King gave the staff report saying the prope1ty is approximately 13. 9 acres and i s zoned PUD (Planned Unit D evel opment). He stated this i s the last phase of the development. Staff r ecommendation is to APPROVE w ith the following conditi o n: 1. Completion of punch li st item s sh all be to the satisfaction of City of Fairhope staff prior to placing approval signatures on the final plat. Mr. Turner opened the public heati ng . H aving n o one present to speak, he clo sed the public heating. Ati Dyas made a motion to accept the s taff recommendation to APPROVE with the following condition: 1. Co mpletion of punch li st items shall be to the sati sfaction of City of Fairhope staff prior to placing approval signatures on the final p lat. Hairy Kohler 2nd the motion a nd the motion carried unanimously w ith the following vote: A Y E -Ali Dyas, Rebecca Bryant, Hairy Kohler, Lee Turner, Hollie MacK..ellar , Clarice Hall-Black , Richard Peterson, and Robert Brown . NAY -none. SD 19.45 Public hearing to consider the request of the City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department to accept Resolution 2019-02 for a proposed amendment to Article IV, Section H . Multiple Occupancy Projects in the Subdivision Regulations , Buford King. Mr. King gave the staff rep01i say ing the amendment will create a 4 December 2 , 20 19 Plannin g Com mi ssio n Minutes preliminary and final plat process to provide a closeout process for multiple occupancy projects. Staff recommendation is to APPROVE as presented. Mr. Turner opened the public hearing. Lan-y Smith of S.E. Civil Enginee1ing, LLC -He stated concerns with the time this amendment wi ll add to smal1 projects. Mr. King said a waiver could be requested for sm all projects and Mr. Smith responded he would like to see the waiver wri tten into the regulation. Mr. Watson said it is ve1-y hard to write a regulation to cover eve1-y situation . Mr. Turner said a sentence can be added to clarify t11 e requirement. Mr. King recommended tabling the request until the language is refined. Having no one el se present to speak, Mr. Turner closed the public hea1ing. Robe1t Brown made a motion to TABLE the request. Richard Peterson 2nd the motion and the motion canied unanimously with the following vo te: A YE -Alt Dyas, Rebecca B1-yant, Hany Kohler, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar, Clrnice Hall-Black, Richard Peterson, and Robert Brown. NAY -none. ZC 19.17 Public hearing to consider the request of the City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Non- Conforming Structures and Master Development Plans for PUD (Planned Unit Developments), Hunter Simmons. Mr. Simmons gave the staff report saying the proposed amendment for Alticle V, Section A. PUD-Planned Unit Development includes additional design c1iteiia for review , required preapplication confer ences , and an expiration of the site plan if construction has not begun. The proposed amendment to Alticle VII , Section B. Non-Con forming Struchires is to restiict non-conforming struchires from being expanded. Staff recommendation is to APPROVE as presented. Mr. Turner opened the public heating. Having no one present to speak, he closed the public heating. Mr. Dyas asked why PUDs wo uld reve1t to R-A Residential/ Agticulhu-e zoning upon the expiration of the approval and Mr. Kin g explained R-A is a place holder zoning as written in the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Peterson asked if the amendment can be used for existing PUDs and Mr. Watson responded no. Mr. Dyas asked how many undeveloped PUDs are cu1Tently approved and Mr. Simmons said h e counted approximately 60 parcels. Mr. Simmons explained he would like to see PUDs come before the Commission concephrnlly the first time and then a second time once fully designed. Mr. Brown stated concerns with the 3 acre requirements for PUDs. Alt Dyas made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to APPROVE as presented. Clarice Hall-Black 2nd the m otion and the motion canied unanimously with the followi ng vote: AYE -Art Dyas, Rebecca Bryant, Han-y Kohler, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar, Clmi ce Hall-Black, Richard Peterson, and Robe1t Brown. NAY -none. Old/New Business SD 16.27 Request of Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for a 1-year extension of the Preliminary Plat approval of Fairhope Falls, Phase Three, Steve Pumphrey. Ali Dyas made a motion to approve a I-year extension of the preliminary plat approval for SD 16.27 Fairhope Falls, Phase Tlu·ee. Robe1t Brown 2nd the motion and the motion canied unanimously with the following vote: AYE -Ali Dyas, Rebecca Bryant, Han-y 5 December2,2019 Planning Commission Minutes Kohler, Lee Turner, Holli e MacKellar, Clarice Hall-Black, Richard Peterso n and Robert Brown. NAY -none. SD 16.34 Request of Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for a 1-year extension of the Preliminary Plat approval of Old Battles Village, Phase Four, Steve Pumphrey. Art Dyas made a motion to approve a 1-year extension of the preliminary plat approval for SD 16.34 Old Battles Village, Phase Four. Robert Brown 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously with the following vote: A YE -Art Dyas, Rebecca Bryant, HaITy Kohler, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar, C laiice Hal1-Black, Richard Peterson and Robe1i Brown. NAY -none. SD 16.37 Request of Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for a I-year extension of the Preliminary Plat approval of The Ve.-andas, Phase One, Steve Pumphrey. Ali Dyas made a motion to approve a 1-year extension of the prelirninaty plat approval for SD 16.37 The Verandas, Phase One. Robert Brown 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimou sly with the following vote: A YE -Ali Dyas, Rebecca Bryant, HatTy Kohler, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar, Claiice Hall-Black, Richard Peterson and Robert Brown. NAY-none. SD 17.03 Request of Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for a 1-year extension of the Preliminary Plat approval of The Verandas, Phase Three, Steve Pumphrey. Art Dyas made a motion to approve a I-year extension of the prelimina1y plat approval for SD 17 .03 The Verandas, Phase Tlu·ee . Robe1i Brown 2 nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously with the following vote: A YE -Art D yas, Rebecca Bryant, Han-y Kohler~ Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar, Clarice Hall-Black, Richard Peterson and Robeli Brown. NAY -none. SD 18.25 Request of S.E. Civil Engineering, LLC for a 180-day extension of the plat approval of Garner Subdivision, Larry Smith. Ali Dyas made a motion to approve a 180 -day extension of the plat approval for SD 18.25 Gamer Subdivision. Robe1t Brown 211d the motion and the motion carried unanimously with the following vote: A YE -Ali Dyas, Rebecca B1yant, Harry Kohler, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar, Clarice Hall-Black, Richard Peterson and Robe1i Brown. NAY -none. ZC 19.08 Greeno Road Corridor (GRC) Overlay Districts, Hunter Simmons -Mr. Simmons said staff is requesting the City Council extend the moratorium at the December 23 rd meeting as requested by the citizens. Mrs. MacKellar asked ifthere has been much feedback from the citizens and Mr. Simmons responded there has been very little. Mr. Turner said there was a meeting in Barnwell and most of the concerns seem t o be with existing regulations and drive-thrn regulations. Mr. Dyas said the citizens are meeting and are not happ y. He added they are only focusing on the negative aspects of the proposal. Mr. Simmons stated staff is making some changes to help simplify the ordinance. Mr. Turner suggested simplifying to a build-to line, dri ve-thrus, and parking. Mrs. B1yant said she would like to see bullet points showing the existing regulations versus the proposed. Mr. Simmons said there may need to be a specia1 Cmmnission meeting to get an amendment approved before the moratorium expires. 6 Decemb e r 2 ,2019 Pl a nni ng Co mmi ss io n Minutes Family Subdivisions, Buford King -Mr. King said staff is working on an amendment to create a process for Family Subdivisions tbat would be similar to the County's requirements . Mr. Dyas said it should b e a staff level approval. Mr. King said it would also rest1ict r e-subdividing for one year. Having no further business, Robe1t Brown mad e a motion to adjourn . The meeting w as adjourned at 8:31 PM . Le e Turner, Chainnan Emily Boyett, Secretary 7 MEMORANDUM DATE: January 6, 2020 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Hunter Simmons, Planning and Zoning Manager RE: Review of Storm Water Management Program Plan (SWMPP)/Ordinances The City of Fairhope operates under Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase II General Permit Number ALR040040. A Storm Water Management Program Plan (SWMPP), submitted yearly to the ADEM, is a MS4 permit requirement. Assessment and public review of this plan is also a requirement and is specified in the current plan as being evaluated by the Planning Commission. The current SWMPP (2019) is available for public review on the City of Fairhope website: https://www.fairhopeal.gov/home/showdocument?id=17999 Proposed changes (other than language clean up and picture updates) reflected from the 2018 SWMPP are: 1. 1.3 General Introduction: a. Updated census information (2018) 2. 2.1 Listed Requirements: Minimum Control Measures: Revised QCI Certification to reflect 2 new building inspectors hired in 2019 to obtain QCI certification by end of 2020 3. 2.2 SWMPP Management: a. Added statement from City of Fairhope website: “How is Fairhope addressing water quality and Mobile Bay?” 4. 2.3 SWMPP – Watersheds of Fairhope a. Revised watershed acreage to reflect growth addition of 322 acres, for a total of 9,342 acres of city limits / MS4 limits. 5. 3.0 Public Education and Public Involvement on Storm Water Impacts a. Rationale Statement: i. Updated FEAB membership to nine active members instead of ten ii. Provided information on City Employees receiving Alabama Water Watch (AWW) certification on water quality testing for bacterial indicators b. BMP Mechanisms: Added Sanitary Sewer Overflow signage as a new BMP c. BMP #2: Public Educational Meetings: Revised Master Environmental Educator (MEE) program information to reflect employee tentative certification in 2020. d. BMP #6: Employee Certifications: i. Revised Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification for the Parks and Recreation Department to reflect employee tentative certification in 2020. ii. Added information on the AWW water quality monitoring certification of two city employees 1 City of Fairhope, Alabama Storm Water Management Program Plan Phase II General Permit # ALR040040 2020 (April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021) Report Prepared By: City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department 555 South Section Street Fairhope, AL 36532 Clean Water 2 Table of Contents 1.0 CONTACT LIST AND INTRODUCTION 1.1 CERTIFICATION 1.2 LIST OF CONTACTS 1.3 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 2.0 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PLAN REQUIREMENTS 2.1 LISTED REQUIREMENTS 2.2 MANAGEMENT 2.3 WATERSHEDS OF FAIRHOPE 2.4 MS4 AREA MAP 3.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 1: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS 4.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 2: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE) 5.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 3: CONSTRUCTION SITE STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTROL 6.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 4: POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT 7.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 5: POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS 3 1.0 CONTACT LIST AND INTRODUCTION 1.1 Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments are prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. __________________________________ Name and Title (type or print) __________________________________ ______________________________ Karin Wilson, Mayor (Signature) Date 1.2 List of Contacts Address: City of Fairhope Post Office Drawer 429 Fairhope, AL 36533 Phone: (251) 928-2136 Contact Person: Mrs. Kim Burmeister Code Enforcement Officer City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department Post Office Box 429 Fairhope, AL 36533 Phone: (251) 990-2877 Figure 1 Fairhope Municipal Pier 4 1.3 General Introduction The City of Fairhope is situated on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay in Baldwin County, in southwest Alabama. The 2018 US Census determined the City’s population estimate to be 22,085. The annexed limits, which are also the MS4 area limits, comprises about 14 square miles. It is part of the Eastern Shore area with Daphne, Montrose and Spanish Fort to the North. There are three main receiving streams within these area limits (Fly Creek, Rock Creek and Cowpen Creek). As of November 2018, there are (2) 303(d) impaired streams listed by ADEM. a. Cowpen Creek is identified as a 303 (d) stream due to the presence of atmospheric mercury deposition. It is not anticipated that the land uses in the City of Fairhope MS4 watersheds are contributors to the atmospheric deposition of mercury. b. Fly Creek is identified as a 303 (d) stream due to presence of pathogens from “pasture grazing”. It is not anticipated that the land uses in the City of Fairhope are contributors to this impairment since the Fly Creek watershed does not have listed “agriculture” uses in the City limits. 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The aquatic resources of the Fairhope Region, including Mobile Bay, Cowpen Creek, Fly Creek and Rock Creek are essential to the area’s economy and the attractiveness of the community to both residents and visitors. Preserving these resources and keeping them healthy is of primary interest to the community and to area leaders. Residential/Agriculture Districts MS4/City Limits 6 2.0 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PLAN (SWMPP) REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Listed Requirements As part of the MS4 Phase II requirements, the City of Fairhope must develop, implement and enforce a SWMPP which shall include controls necessary to reduce the discharge of pollutants from its MS4 consistent with Section 402(p)(3)(B) of the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR Parts 122.30-122.37. These requirements shall be met by the development and implementation of a SWMPP which addresses the best management practices (BMPs), control techniques and systems, design and engineering methods, public participation and education, monitoring and other appropriate provisions designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable. The SWMPP shall include: 1. Map of the City of Fairhope MS4 program area and outfalls 2. BMPs that will be implemented for each minimum control measure, as listed below, and shall consider LID/ Green Infrastructure where feasible 3. Measurable Goals for each minimum control measure 4. Proposed schedule to implement minimum control measures 5. List of person / persons responsible for coordination of each BMP / measurable goals The SWMPP shall address these Minimum Control Measures: 1. Public Education and Public Involvement on Storm Water Impacts 2. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) 3. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control 4. Post Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment 5. Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Figure 4 Rock Creek streambank stabilization project, Rock Creek Parkway, November 2019 7 The Minimum Control Measures with Measurable Goals for 2020: 1. Public Education and Public Involvement on Storm Water Impacts (5) a. Stormwater Education / Seminar for Planning and Zoning Dept. b. Stormwater Article on Social Media c. BMP Workshop for City Employees d. Public Educational / Input Meeting for Stormwater Issues e. SWMPP Public Review 2. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) (4) a. Stormwater Outfall Inventory Update b. Video of Sewer Lines c. Public Works Illicit Discharge Detection Meeting d. Dry Weather Screening of Outfalls / Outfall Assessment 3. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control (3) a. QCI Recertification of Code Enforcement Officers (Planning & Zoning) b. QCI Recertification for Building Inspectors (3) c. QCI Certification – initial certification for (2) new building inspectors 4. Post Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment (2) a. Community Hands-on Event for Stormwater Education (Earth Day Watershed Booth) b. Creek/Shoreline Assessment of MS4 area via Kayak 5. Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations (5) a. Good Housekeeping / Pollution Prevention Memo to all departments b. Dry Weather Screening of Public Works Facility c. Recertification of Commercial Pesticide Applicators (2) *Plus one to be certified in 2020, new Parks and Recreation Director Figure 5 Fly Creek at Mobile Bay: Fairhope Yacht Club on left; Fly Creek Marina on right. 8 2.2 SWMPP Management The City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department will serve as the lead coordinator of the MS4 Storm Water Management Plan. Several departments within the City will have a role in Fairhope’s MS4 SWMPP: Planning and Zoning; Building; Public Works; Utilities (Gas/Water & Sewer/Electric); Recreation and Parks; and Community Development. A general contact number for everyone is: 251-928-8003. Figure 6 "How is Fairhope addressing water quality and Mobile Bay?" https://www.fairhopeal.gov/community/faq/water-quality Home Face book YouTube Twitte r Contact Us FAIRHO~f. ,_ ntA'7Alt\A Sea rc h ... Q Services Government Departments Com muni ty Vis iting News & Calendar CommunifY•fA.Q , HOW IS FA IRHOPE ADDRESSING WATER QUALI TY AND MOB ILE BAY? fo nt Size: D a D Share&Bookm.rt .. Feedback ~ Pnm What is the City's commitment to the health of Mobile Bay? The City of Fairhope knows that our greatest asset is Mobile Bay and the many str ea ms and creeks in our watershed that feed it, We ta ke water qu ality very serious ly and are comm itted to a hea lthy Bay in wh ich to safely recreate and fi sh and in wh ich our sea life can flour ish, We ass ure our citize ns that poo r water qu ality read ings are not acceptable an d we must take add itiona l act ions th at help identify the sources of su ch read ings, What are sources of poor water quality? Living in a beautifu l and growing co astal environment with som e of the highest ra infall leve ls in th e cou ntry co mes with its cha llen ges, an d we are not alone in our constant ba ttle to meet the ch allenge of assu ring water qua lity, Sa nitary System overflows (SSOs) can be one source of poor wate r qua lity, as are stormwater discharges fr om agricu ltural opera tion s, con struction of homes an d bu sinesses, fa iled septic systems an d private sewer operation s, boat waste, industr ial operations, lawn fertil izers, chemicals and eve n pet waste. Mobile Bay is the repository of runoff from fo ur states, so pinpointing th e source of water contam inat ion ca n be a diffi cu lt task, What has the City been doing? Water tests in Fa irhope ar e conducted by regu latory agen cies, inc lud ing th e Alab ama De partment of Environm enta l Management (AD EM ) an d th e Alabam a Depa rtment of Pub lic Hea lth (ADPH), In add ition , the City of Fa irhope has been vo luntarily engaged with Mob ile Baykee per to perform water quality tests at sites on Fly Creek, Mo bile Baykeeper also regu larly tests sites in known swimming area s alon g Mob il e Bay, and has re ported resu lts of bact eria l contam ination that excee d the EPA recommended water quality stand ards fo r swimm ing, Th is is not acceptable fo r us; neither shou ld it be fo r the citizen s of Fa irhope, Conseq uently, Pub lic Utilities Director Rich ard Peterson is focused on add" iona l activities with in th e City's purview, to advance a plan of action. over th e pa st 20 mo nths, the City has been hard at work to ide ntify an d address water qu ality co ncerns. 9 2.3 SWMPP – Watersheds of Fairhope The City of Fairhope uses a watershed-based approach to storm water management. The MS4 area limits (also the annexed City limits) encompasses 12 watersheds, and approximately 14 square miles. City of Fairhope MS4 area limit watersheds (on attached map) are: a. Red Gulley 54 acres (+/-) b. Rock Creek 678 acres (+/-) c. Fly Creek 1,407 acres (+/-) d. Volanta 389 acres (+/-) e. Big Mouth Gulley 500 acres (+/-) f. Stacks Gulley 397 acres (+/-) g. Tatumville Gulley 617 acres (+/-) h. Point Clear Creek 1,298 acres (+/-) i. Turkey Branch* 88 acres (+/-) j. Waterhole Branch* 640 acres (+/-) k. Cowpen Creek * 3,102 acres (+/-) l. Pensacola Branch/Worm Branch* 172 acres (+/-) TOTAL APPROXIMATE ACREAGE: 9,342 acres (14.6 SQUARE MILES) *These watersheds drain to Fish River and ultimately, Weeks Bay, an Outstanding National Resource Water (ONRW). While all of these watersheds ultimately drain to Mobile Bay, the watersheds located on the East side of U. S. Highway 98 generally drain to Fish River before final discharge into Mobile Bay. The watersheds that drain into Fish River are: Turkey Branch, Waterhole Branch, Cowpen Creek and Pensacola/Worm Branch. The watersheds draining east to Fish River are considered Priority Construction Site areas, because of the ultimate outfall into Weeks Bay, an Outstanding National Resource Water. Figure 7 Firethorne is one of the largest newly developed subdivisions in the Cowpen Creek watershed, the fastest growing watershed in Fairhope. 10 2.4 MS4 Area Map (“City Limits” represent MS4 area) - Figure 8 City of Fairhope Watershed Map, updated November 2019 City of Fa irhope C ity Lim its within MS4 Watersheds 0 2 4 Miles e,:.;,:.~ ;,;.,'l-+ .. fl':10•.,... ,. :i;i a; 11 3.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE#1: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS ➢ Requirements: The City of Fairhope must develop and implement a public education and outreach program to inform the community about the impacts of storm water discharges on water bodies and the steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff to the maximum extent practicable. The City of Fairhope shall also comply, at a minimum, with applicable State and local public notice requirements when implementing a public involvement/participation program. SWMPP must include public input method for SWMPP review and must list target pollutants and target audiences; SWMPP must address the reduction of litter, floatables and debris from the MS4 area; SWMPP must show methodology for informing and involving individuals, land use planners, engineers, businesses and property managers in storm water pollution prevention. More information on this requirement can be found in the general permit. ➢ Responsible Persons: Planning and Zoning Department; Building Department; Public Works Department; Special Events Coordinator; Community Development Director ➢ Rationale Statement: The City of Fairhope supports the Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board (FEAB), which currently has eight (8) active members. This Advisory Board provides a public forum for local environmental discussions and educational outreach, with storm water being a major topic of interest. The City of Fairhope also works collectively with neighboring municipalities (City of Daphne and City of Spanish Fort), Baldwin County, AL-DOT and non-profit agencies to create and provide educational materials to the public on storm water issues. Additionally, hands-on events as Earth Day (in Fairhope) show our communities how to recognize stormwater as a resource and not (always) a liability. The City of Fairhope sponsors several community events each year, such as Coastal Clean Up, Mobile Area Earth Day, Arbor Day and America Recycles Day. The Planning and Zoning Department organizes and staffs a watershed education booth at Earth Day each year. These events collectively reach over 1,000 residents. Public Works coordinates these events. The Planning and Zoning Department supports county-wide water quality education by offering staff to assist with water festivals at area schools each year. The City of Fairhope supports public access to volunteer water testing results by posting a link to Alabama Water Watch on the City website and by having city staff trained for testing. Alabama Water Watch is a volunteer water testing program, overseen by Weeks Bay National Estuary Research Reserve. The Alabama Water Watch program currently provides volunteer water testing at three locations within Fairhope monthly. In 2019, two City of Fairhope employees were certified for bacterial testing, which will be additional Fairhope sites to be tested starting in 2020. Chemical testing parameters include turbidity, dissolved oxygen, ph and temperature. Bacterial (pathogen) testing is for E. coli which is an indicator for the presence of pathogens (human sewer or animal waste). ADEM’s water quality testing (prompting swim advisories) is also posted at areas of swimming activity. 12 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS, cont. The City of Fairhope offers opportunities for public review, involvement and participation in the City of Fairhope Storm Water Management Program (SWMPP). The current SWMPP and the MS4 Annual Report are posted on the City website: www.fairhopeal.gov/departments/planning-and-zoning/publications-and-forms. The Planning Commission, a group of appointed volunteers who offer insight and approval on Planning and Zoning Department procedures and policies, meets monthly at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. The Planning Commission provides annual review board for the SWMPP. The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for coordination of these efforts The City of Fairhope adheres to State and local public notice requirements for public meetings. Citizen Complaints / Comments: The City of Fairhope receives complaints and comments from citizens by having a General Contact number listed on the City of Fairhope website. This includes storm water, illicit discharge and construction site violation complaints. The number (251) 928-8003 is available 24 hours per day and is directed to the Police Department after hours. Target audience for the City educational mechanisms are: 1. Citizens 2. Contractors 3. Landscapers 4. Business owners / managers 5. Property owners 6. Developers 7. Subdivision Property Owner Associations 8. Environmental Groups 9. Educational Groups 10. City employees Pollutants of concern: 1. Sediment 2. Oil residue from parking lots 3. Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers 4. Pathogens 13 ➢ BMPs / Mechanisms used for educational outreach and Public Involvement: 1. Brochures / publications / media 2. Public Educational Meetings / Town Hall Meetings 3. City Website (www.fairhopeal.gov) 4. Existing Demonstration projects (Rain Garden, Wetland Pond) 5. Community Events 6. Employee Certifications and Training 7. City Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop 8. Pet waste bags available in City Parks 9. Create a Clean Water Future Campaign 10. Notifications for Public Meetings 11. Subdivision Property Owners Associations Contact List 12. City of Fairhope Planning Commission hearings 13. City of Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board meetings 14. Sanitary Sewer Overflow Signage Figure 9 Planning and Zoning Department staff volunteers at the Baldwin County Water Festival in Robertsdale, AL (October 2019) 14 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS, cont. BMP # 1: Brochures / Publications / Media promoting green space and storm water management, available at City offices and/or on-line: 1. Greener by the Yard, pamphlet, Weeks Bay Watershed Project 2. Fairhope Gullies, brochure, joint effort of Mobile Bay National Estuary Program, Fairhope Single Tax Corporation, and the City of Fairhope 3. Parks of Fairhope, brochure, joint effort of the Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board and the City of Fairhope 4. Storm Water Management, brochure created for the City of Fairhope 5. Field Guide for Erosion and Sediment Control on Construction Sites in Alabama, booklet, by Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee 6. Facebook: City of Fairhope frequently uses Facebook to advertise events as well as new policies and procedures 7. What is a Phase II Small MS4? brochure compiled by the Eastern Shore MS4 Stormwater Education Outreach Team, available at the City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department and Public Works 8. Understanding Your Stormwater Management Program; this 5minute video, produced by and shared with the permission of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program, is an informational source for elected officials, and the general public. It briefly explains the importance and requirements of our local MS4 program. Available on the City of Fairhope website: 9. Storm Drain Medallion Project brochure developed in 2018. Available in hard copy and on-line. Responsible Person(s) for brochures / publication / media placement: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement Officer); Public Works Department (Director); Community Development (Director) Figure 10 Public Works employee installing storm drain medallion 15 Figure 11 Storm Drain Medallion Project brochure page one Figure 12 Storm Drain Medallion brochure page 2 ONLY RAI N GOES IN TH E DRA IN/ l. Du not pdc:. brow CH drscvrd a,t;umc WOJtl' JUch OJ ll'OVtJ or grou dlpp,ngs on or around .storm dram, (or Into st,cf!ts). Star t u compost ptlL• ,m;l('Udl 1. Kt!t!P l)t!t wastt om of s torm drains.: Dis- pose of per waste m the gorbogc 1/ rrmu:d wrth cot lrtkr. Flushmu (mto to,k.•t not storm dram} rs ocuptablt! ,f th,~ is no l,tt,_,, wuste-. J. Srabilnr bort ar,asf.qrourid in ,r,,. yard rmmed,otel., (sow st."f!d, udd sod o r mulch with pint Jtrow for txomplt). Sediment and sedimenr-stoin~ (turbid/ d;scolortd) wattr art polturont.s. 4. Wash COr$ at rh,-car wash or m your grass. Don't utlvw duty/$udsy ,msc wottr to l!nt,r stre,.rs and storm drams. 5. Apply pc-sbodc:~ Ufld fc:rtJIJU:rs occo,dm9 to lobtl instrucrion.s. Mort u nor nt«J· .wrlly ~tttrl 6. Rtcyclt paints, ustd motor oil, cooking oil and othtr matt>rmls. For mt;Jr, ,nfor• motion on fuuhopr:'s Wustc Monoyt.· mtnt proqrams. indudmg rttyeling and housd,old ho,o,dous WO$te. coll Pub/,c works Wastt MonoQtmmt (251) 990-- 0192 or vis,t. www,/01,l1opt.•ol.pov/d(•po1tmenzs/ public-worts/wo$t,..-monogtm,nr For more information : Storm Drain Mttfollion Projtct Conrnc.r: Richard Johnson, Publk Works Dfrt:cto, (2 51 / 928-8003 R,chard.J0hnsonl/,>/01rhop,o/.9ov CMck out local Storm Wattr Projtcts and Pro- grams@ : www.Ja11hop,:ol.gov/df:po,trrn.·nts/plonnrng ond-zoning/publicntlons--and-forms "C,ty of Fouhope MS4 flrOfJrom (Annual Rtport and SWMPPJ "Storm Sewer lnvrntory & Mapping "l-a,rhop(· Natural Resource lnvcnlo,y •11omtoWMr Gu1dt to Dtttnaon Pond Ma,nrtnonct •Crtott o Clton Wottr rururt Program Aboutt he Fairhope St orm Drain Medallion Proj ed Wha t is a IM1ters hed ? A war,r,h,,fo th, fond In 20l7, th• Otyofr11rhope:acqulr.ci • emu whlcn lndudffl •~n:.iinoi, of I p,roer1m to p,romot • •llCr•Mad .,.,or•"""" of kx.ll 1tonnv.1tet ltMKbtd,. f1"1lope ,tormdr11n, •r• the i•t•w,y to our w1tersheds . .,_Npil'C •only r11n• In ow storm dralru I.ads to w1tenhed protecnon St.nee • of our wiitenheds ff'l'lpty lnto Mobil• 81'(, norm dr1!n p,ot.rnon 1, of \l t lu e to us 111 1 A5putofth1,outruthpro1n1'Tl,1tormdt,1nmed 10N1~ t>.----nairutd.O ttvouetiout 1-11rhope, u I rem.nder to ._-.pit dHnl If vou wouldn't dt1M It, I flth shotAdn ~l either \ orto rhot drmru ro r, srrtt1m, lnkt, nwr or bay. In Fo ,mopc. all watersheds flow into Mobile Bay. Fairhope Storm Drains A srorm drom ,s an ~mnq m a curb or o grortd dro 1n 1nt1ndtd to coptlHt ond r,~as, roJn wat,r /ram Ory ntttu ond parl.Jng Jou . .Sr«mwortr floNs through norm dro,ns ond om,r comr,yonc:,r sys- ttms A stormwot,rr C'Of'IW)'IO'n« systirm can bt any 1MGnJ for stormwat,r rron,porranon sud! os o road udt dlrdt, o natural 9u~, str,om. cnfk. ~ or dtttnnon I rtttnllOn pond Sr«m ... or,r " nor fi lttrtd or rt«:tttl through rhf Ctty of fOdtl~ wast, wattr trNtmt.nt plont ll.t mCK11CJpo/ stWOlilf ond QUY wor,r "· St'Offll WOttr has 1M pottttDOI r-o cor,ywnh It polrutants such a, H(JJ. mt'nt, chtffllrol and JtrttfJz,r rtsldcn OfJd o rgon;c wostt' f9rou om/ ~ thppmg-i a'.u'I dot/ drtan,. ond pt't W'l)Str tv1'I conto,n.irtotf' down ~lrt"Clm Ot C"ffl.} riv-Of)' t>f f-OJ,t,op,:, hC1S obt>ur JlOO 1;rorm dm1n, 1n rt,,-Ory Amtts ,~,,flow .Into OVff" MXJ thJNHotd Ollf/aJI OllOS (rnduthng J.:I mo- }Of i\~/Jf' Doy alls} orouM tM Cir), Srcrmwor,r In r.oJrliop# Is r,gulor,d by tM Alabama ~porrtnfflt of Enwonmt"fltol M1mn9(•rnt'flt (MS4 P,oq,am) The Watersheds of Fa irhope The re or,· 12 watersheds m Che.• City l1m1ts of Fotthc,x·. All ulrimartly rtlPOs~ mro Mobs~ Bay. I . 81g Mouth Gully /500ocr,s} 2. Cowpen Creek {3,056 acres) 3. Fly Crttl (1,310 ncrtsJ 4. Pcnucofo Worm o,.nch (91 ltefcs) 5. Pom r CltorCrnk{J,173 ocrts} 6. Red Gum I Campbell G11fly {54 ocr,s) 7. Rock Creek (678 ocrcs) 8. Stod Gully (397 ocn~sJ 9. Totumv,II, G11/Jy {6J 7 outs} 10. Tur le.~ Brunch (88 uat"S} II. VolonroGul/y(389ocm/ 12.. Wa rtrhol, Branch {GOO ocrts} www.fairhopcal,1ov STORM DRAIN MEDALLION PROJECT ., ~ www.dcanwatcrfuturc.com '-N.I\TERSHEOS N 16 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS, cont. BMP # 2: Public Educational Meetings: 1. Master Environmental Educator (MEE) – Planning and Zoning Department has (1) staff person (Code Enforcement Officer) who will tentatively be trained in 2020 to participate in this program. 2. Mobile Area Earth Day – City of Fairhope is a sponsor of this event yearly and it is held at South Beach Park in Fairhope. The Planning and Zoning Department hosts an informational booth here to showcase local watershed / stormwater information. The City of Fairhope Recycling Committee also has a booth. Additionally, Public Works hosts a recycling event here (usually e-waste or Household Hazardous Waste). (Public Works Dept. / Planning and Zoning Dept.) Responsible Person(s) for Public Educational Meetings: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement Officer); Public Works Department (Sanitation Officer) Figure 13 MEE informational brochure Environmental L essons Available Volun teer Instru ctors travel th roug hout Ba ldwi n Cou nty to pubhc and private s~hools to present enwonmenlal lesso ns fo r 2nd th roug h 12th grades. MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Aq1"'"1c M.bance tpoct~s: j'8ttl I 21t'I O ) TI,~" 11,a LISI! of Jlhotoe. lh ~wit dscun t:'l!!O!ipirlalld lino QI ilQLlftCtuun«i IP!Wl!i SI~ plt wrtt:ientttachan1to~lt-ii~l olN.JM1-w:. 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Alabama Water Watch 2. ADEM Water Quality Testing 3. Create a Clean Water Future link 4. Rain Garden @ City Hall 5. Waste Management 6. MS4 Annual Report and SWMPP 7. Zoning Ordinance / Subdivision Regulations 8. “Understanding Your Storm Water Management Program” 5 minute video shared with permission of the Mobile Bay NEP. 9. Municipal Code of Ordinances (www.fairhopeal.gov/departments/building/building-codes) 1. Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (#1398; #1603) 2. Red Soils Ordinance (# 1423) 3. Wetlands Ordinance (#1370) 4. Construction Site Waste Ordinance (#958) 5. Illicit Discharge Ordinance (#1516) 10. Watershed Management Reports: 1. Fly Creek Watershed Restoration Project (2013) 2. Volanta Gully Watershed Management Plan (2012) Responsible Person(s) for City website informative links: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement Officer); Community Development (Director) BMP # 4: Existing Demonstration projects provide educational signage: 1. Wetland Pond @ North Beach Park – this simulated Wetland Pond was created in 2002, to reduce pathogens entering Mobile Bay, from duck pond water runoff. The pond features native plants and is a joint project from the MBNEP and City of Fairhope. 2. Rain Garden @ City Hall – this 480 square foot rain garden was installed by City employees in 2003 to treat run off from 2,600 square feet of asphalt from the City Hall parking lot. It is maintained monthly. Details of this project are available on the City of Fairhope website (www.fairhopeal.gov) Responsible Person(s) for Existing Demonstration Projects: Public Works (Director) 18 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS, cont. BMP # 5: Community Events: 1. Mobile Area Earth Day (South Beach Park in Fairhope). Public Works offers E-waste recycling at this event in April. 2. Coastal Clean Up (beachfront parks). This event, held in September, is advertised and recapped on Facebook and other media sources. City provides garbage pickup for this event. 3. Arbor Day (Coastal Community College) - City gives away approximately 1,000 trees yearly each February at this event, hosted by the City of Fairhope. 4. America Recycles Day – Free Amnesty Day recycling drop off of electronics and paper shredding at Public Works, on or about on November 15th, annually. Also prescription drug drop off is accepted on the same day (drop off at the Police Department). 5. Water Festivals – City of Fairhope supports area schools by offering staff volunteers at water festivals, such as the Baldwin County Water Festival Responsible Person(s) for Community Events: Public Works (Director); Special Events Coordinator Figure 14 Planning and Zoning staff mans the Planning and Zoning Watershed and Fairhope Recycles booth at Earth Day 2019 19 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS, cont. BMP # 6: Employee Certifications: 1. The City of Fairhope currently has (2) licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicators, who are licensed by the State of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Pesticides Applicators Certification program. The Parks and Recreation Director also held a certification but retired in October 2019. The recently appointed Parks and Recreation Director will obtain certification in 2020. This 3-year certification aids in pollution prevention by guiding applicators on correct application techniques, which discourages overuse or misuse of pesticides/herbicides (Responsible Person: Public Works Director) a. Landscape Supervisor, Certification # 57285 b. Golf Course Grounds Supervisor, Certification # 13550 c. Parks and Recreation Director will be certified in 2020 2. Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI) program educates inspectors on correct erosion and sediment control applications and installation techniques. New inspectors hired in 2019 will acquire QCI training within 12 months: -QCI Yearly recertification required: Responsible Person: Building Official; Planning and Zoning Code Enforcement Officer a. P&Z Code Enforcement Officer (Burmeister), Certification # 25712 b. P&Z Code Enforcement Officer (LeJeune), Certification # 81295 c. New Building Inspector #1 (Nixon): # to be obtained by Dec. 2020 d. New Building Inspector # 2 (Morris): # to be obtained by Dec. 2020 e. Building Inspector #3 (Nelson): #68815 f. Building Inspector #4 (Taylor): #76249 g. Building Inspector #5 (Thomas): #T5330 3.Alabama Water Watch Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring certification for bacterial testing. City staff became certified in November 2019: Responsible Person: Fairhope Docks Manager; Planning and Zoning Code Enforcement Officer: a. Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement Officer LeJeune). Target area: Undetermined b. Fairhope Docks (Manager). Target area: Fairhope Docks, Fly Creek Figure 15 Recently certified for bacterial testing of Fly Creek, Fairhope Docks Manager displays AWW water quality monitoring manual 20 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS, cont. BMP #7: Employee Erosion and Sedimentation Workshop The City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department hosts an employee Erosion and Sedimentation Workshop annually at City facilities. The purpose of this 1.5 hour workshop is to train existing employees (and inform new employees) of the Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control standards required by the City of Fairhope. State and Federal regulations are also reviewed. Emphasis is placed on right of way and utility work, as well as other planned and emergency projects, as they may be applicable to the different City of Fairhope departments. City staff reviews City of Fairhope regulations and ordinances regarding storm water standards, which apply to contractors, developers, landowners and City projects. Each department within the City sends employees such as crew leaders, assistant supervisors and/or supervisors. Responsible Person(s) for the Employee Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement Officer); Public Works Department (Director); Building Department (Building Official) Figure 16 Erik Cortinas, Building Official, talks to city crews about good practices for erosion and sediment control on city right of ways (October 2019, BMP Workshop) 21 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS, cont. BMP # 8: Pet Waste Bags in City Parks Pet waste bag dispensers are available in City parks (along the Bay and at the Dog Park). Pet waste bags are available free to the public and encourage removal of pet waste from public areas. The Animal Control Officer is responsible for keeping pet waste bag dispensers full, and for enforcement of City Ordinance #988, which requires owners to clean up after their pets on public property. This helps keep pet waste out of storm drains and area waters. Responsible Person(s): Police Department (Animal Control Officer) BMP# 9: Create a Clean Water Future Campaign The City of Fairhope adopted a resolution to accept this campaign in August 2014. This logo is being used on the City of Fairhope website and publications, as well as on over 100 City of Fairhope vehicles. The website (www.cleanwaterfuture.com) contains valuable resources for City employees, residents and educators to use in our community. Responsible Person: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement) BMP #10: Notices for public meetings are: 1. Posted at City Hall and other City Offices 2. Posted on the City of Fairhope website and on social media 3. Emailed to subdivision groups (POAs/HOAs) and the media Responsible Person(s): Planning and Zoning Department (Administrative Assistant); City Clerk BMP #11: Subdivision Property Owners Associations Contact List A current list of subdivision and property owner associations is kept updated to include email / phone number contact information. This list is used as one form of notification for public meetings, including Planning Commission meetings Responsible Person(s): Planning and Zoning Department (Administrative Assistant) 22 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS, cont. BMP #12: City of Fairhope Planning Commission The Fairhope Planning Commission meeting is a monthly meeting (first Monday of each month at 5 p.m.). It is held at the Fairhope City Hall and is open to the public. The objective and purpose of the Fairhope Planning Commission is to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of present and future residents of Fairhope and to bring about the coordinated and efficient development of the City. The Planning Commission evaluates planning and growth issues and makes recommendations to the City Council regarding comprehensive plan updates, zoning ordinance amendments, re-zonings and site plan reviews. Storm water standards are a component of the development review process. The Planning Commission also serves as the annual review board for the Fairhope Storm Water Management Plan (SWMPP). Responsible Person(s): Planning and Zoning Department (Director) BMP #13: Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board (FEAB) The City of Fairhope (via Planning and Zoning Department support) facilitates and takes minutes at this monthly volunteer meetings, which focuses on environmental issues. This advisory committee currently has eight (8) active members. The FEAB makes recommendations to City leaders and offers a third- party evaluation of City procedures and regulations. A frequent topic of the meeting is stormwater management. Responsible Person: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement Officer) BMP# 14: Sanitary Sewer Overflow On-Site Signage Signs are added as soon as a spill is discovered. Responsible Person: Director of Utilities Figure 17 Example of signage used to notify the public of areas of sewer overflows 23 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS, cont. ➢ Measurable Goals One Year Goals: 1. Storm Water Education / Seminar Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Director) Goal: At least one staff shall member attend one storm water related workshop, conference or seminar annually Due: December 2020 2. Storm Water Article on Social Media (Facebook) Responsible Department: Community Development (Director) Goal: Ensure there is at least one storm water related article on Facebook per year Due: December 2020 3. Erosion and Sediment Control (BMP) Workshop for City Employees Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement) Goal: Planning and Zoning along with the Building Department and Public Works Dept. hosts a 1.5 hour workshop for City employees. BMP techniques and recent storm water projects are discussed as well as City, State and Federal regulatory information Due: December 2020 4. Public Educational / Input Meeting for Storm water Issues Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Planning and Zoning Department / Director) Goal: Facilitate at least one educational meeting per year (such as through FEAB and/or Planning Commission). This meeting will allow the public to offer input on the City of Fairhope’s storm water plans and policies. Due: December 2020 5. SWMPP Review Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Director) Goal: Facilitate review of stormwater management plan yearly, through public forum such as Planning Commission and/or City Council. Send out notices accordingly. Due: December 2020 24 4.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 2: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE) ➢ Requirements: Develop, implement and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the regulated MS4; Develop a storm sewer map and update annually (to include locations of outfalls and structural BMPs); Effectively prohibit to the maximum extent practicable under State or local law through ordinance, or other regulatory mechanism, non-storm water discharges into the MS4 and implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions; Develop and implement a plan to detect and address nonstorm water discharges, including illegal dumping, to the system; develop and list in SWMPP ordinances to effectively prohibit non-storm water discharges to the MS4; implement a dry weather screening program designed to detect and address non-storm water discharges to the MS4 100% of all outfalls every 5 years or about 20% per year; priority areas as outlined in the SWMPP (currently set at about 25% per year since this must be “more frequent” than non-priority outfalls), listing outfalls screened; procedures for tracing source of suspect illicit discharges; procedures for eliminating an illicit discharge; procedures for notifying ADEM of illicit discharges; mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges; training program for staff; update MS4 map annually; document illicit discharge complaints and action taken. More information on these requirements can be found in the general permit. ➢ Responsible Persons: Planning and Zoning Department; Public Works; Building Department; Water and Sewer Department, Volunteer Fire Department, Public Works Department; Utilities Director of Operations; Community Development Director ➢ Rationale Statement: Illicit discharges are generally any discharge into a storm drain system that is not composed entirely of storm water. The City of Fairhope has an IDDE program, which is based on enforcement of our Illicit Discharge Ordinance (Ordinance # 1516). The Illicit Discharge ordinance was amended in 2014 to emphasize regulation and enforcement on all property owners, not just “facilities”. A written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been developed for illicit discharge detection and elimination. Figure 18 Example of illicit discharge: greasy water entering drain after cafeteria garbage can was rinsed in area discharging to storm drains, untreated 25 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONT. The City of Fairhope Illicit Discharge ordinance states: (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to discharge a pollutant into the City of Fairhope's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (stormwater system) in the City of Fairhope Police Jurisdiction that will have a deleterious impact on the environment. Any pollutant, associated with an industrial or commercial activity that is covered by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System as dictated by 40 CFR 122.26, can be discharged to the city stormwater system only if the discharge is covered by, an NPDES permit for stormwater. (b) Where an illicit discharge is reasonably believed by the city to be originating from private or public property, structure, or other facility, it shall be the right of the city to designate employees, bearing proper credentials and identification, to enter property or facility grounds for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling and testing in accordance with this article. (c) Authority is hereby granted to the city by and through its duly designated enforcement officers to halt any discharge from private or public property, structure, or other facility that is reasonably believed by the city to be potentially harmful to human health or the environment. (d) All costs incurred by the city in association with the ceasing of a potentially harmful discharge will be reimbursed by the property owner of the discharging property, structure, or facility. The city may charge the cost against the subject land as a municipal lien, charges to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner. (e) The penalty for violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be as specified for general penalty in section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fairhope. 26 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONT. Procedures for tracing and removing the source of the illicit discharge are written into the ordinance, as well as the City of Fairhope Standard Operation Procedure for Illicit Discharge. This SOP was updated in November 2018 to reflect the Water and Sewer Department capability to video up to 500’ of sewer line. Badq~ro1H1ti and In.trodudinn Plarm ng Departme.m: Hlidt CJi;chargeSta11dard Operatfng ocecl~r~ lSOP) (Dry Weather cre:en thg / Field As.se5-smenl:s) Dry w ea!hsr-sci:tt.ning li!ld Jield as'Sessmenfs of stnrm w.:i.tm iafrashuctme i;; ai Ire)• ekment to proper Illicit Disdiar geD e.tec tion arnd Eliminatron. .Allnli.al dcy V.-'.ll ather screetU:ng is a ceqUU'emel1t af tl!.e City';;; NPDES sttmn water permit -= AI.ROilo 040_ Ille City '" P1.mtliil_g Deparlr=nI, ill. conJnm::bon with the Pnblic Worb De.parlmen1, conducts aruma1 dfy weather screening:of 20 to, 25-% of ail outfiill.i annually as li sted rn the Stonn. Ware, Outfall Imren!:ru)•_ Adciili.onail}', the Pub.lie WoLk~ Departm.em (S treet Di,•i:rion) overs.ees molin.tenance and y ear -around _g.eneral fiel d asseS3ments of C ity t ight af way and stbml waier wfras~. durin15: rourine job duties . Additionatiy, the Planning Departmem investigates .and issn.es enfor.cement on general TI!icit D is charge comp1aio.ts, $1Jch. 33 .commen:ial 1 =.identi a:1 riru;lng ·aml:mn o ~ and comtruction .J.tte nnsing ruul run aff_ The Faith.ope\ oi untary Fire Department responds to and u: n:rspons1bfo for foJ!o\1irup on 9 ll based I1licit Dis.charges such as chemical / fue1 spills.). The F. aimope 7olumary :Fi[e. Depa:rtmei:q is r~ponsibie fo r contacting the IEm ec,gency '.Manag ement A.,genc y tin 9 1 l -ba3ed complaints. General Conc.epts City olfFairhope P ub c Worb Department § contwuous1y matntaIDurg and observing_ City ngh,t 0fwa__- &1d s torn1 water-wfrastmcture through.:rotitina fie1d a&:essmems ( dunug and afle.r stgru:ficatlt ~am ewmis }, The P lannmg_ Department, in c-oQrdin;lt ion w ith the P ublic Wo:rb: Department, conchic~ a documented arutua1 «0ry-°\V efilher Scr eening'" of~ within the City-ofFa?r'bope.: .f.M jurad1~on. TWl! s.creenwg § doi:nmentia:d m the 1'.,£84 Annual, Report. Field Assessments. / Dg Weather St reenini: Ifapot:ent:taiillicitdiscli.argeis de~tedduring afield assessment;, the.Pnb1k Wo r:kuuperv13Qf w chai-ge wil{ notify ilie PJ;lnning Dep.inmtmt to !!alidate the. illi cit discharge. The Planning, Departmll[lt C-0 de Enfo n:ement Officei: u.:ill then follow pnc>tocc,f listed in the flow chart attached foe Dry Weather Sueewng. Ifa pot:ent:t aJ. itlicitdisc.harg~ is ~cted. dn riJ'!g a dry weather scceening, protocol ,v·i'l be So Jfowad ;i,ccmding to the· fl~w chm-!; attaclied for D.ry I\ eatlre,r Sc reerung , Dnr Weather Sc.nening is condudetl bv Citv-Staff(Publk \\-arks Depnronenc and l'bilniug and Zonm g Dqnu:11:m.ent) -at ~0% afnon-priorinr outfalls .and l .5'% of prlorilY outI11lls. annuaJh-. Scheoule llf luted in the current Storm W ate,i· 1Vfauagem.ent Program Plan.. P£iom:y cmtfa1b are those which t11tim~e1y dram to W eeks B-ay, an Ouutanding Nauoaal Resource W ater, The City ofFaimope has o,ec 1530 ou.tfail.s mo; p er th .e Sto-rm W'iltet Outfall invenlo1}' (2:0U) whim ii npdaied annu.a.lly _ 27 Figure 19 SOP for Illicit Discharges, pg. 1 Reporting The P lanning Department Code Enforcement Officer wil l ensure proper n.otification of other City Departments arnd e.nviromuental agencies (b y email, te lephone-or mail). Non-comp ti ant sites w ill be handled acco rding to th.e SOP for Non-compliant Site Reporting Pr,ocedures _ AU e0nforc.e0ment action such as Munici pal Offense Tickets and Court Summons are. autho r ized by the P lanning Director befor e issuance. Si:te Inspection Upon a complaint or suspected iUicit d ischarge, the Planning Department Code Enfor,cement Officers perform site inspections to ,,-al idate or d ismiss the potential illicit dis,charge . ff it is necessary to look up into a storm drain pipe the City of Fairhope Water and Sew er Department will b e called upon to as sist. The Water and Sewer Department ow n s a sewer camera which i.s used to look up into p ipes, up to 500'. Bey ond 500', the City of Fairhop e can use an outs:ide contractor for videoing beyond 500' of storm pipe or se,ver line. If necessary, Fire D epartment would be disp at che d to provide haz-mat preparation and fac ilitate d earn-up, which wo u ld in itiate a 91 1-bas.ed resp onse . Oth.erwise, the Planning De,partment reports any water body or critical area impact to the appropri ate State./Federal agency (ADEM/ U SCOE). Sampling If a general illicit dis,charge is observ ed , and the nature of the d ischarge i.s not known, the City o f Fairhope Planning Department w ill -engage a testing laboratory to perfonn testing. Enforcement & Follow-up If the rep ort is ral id:ated , the Planning Department Code Enforcement Officer w ill contact the resp onsib le party and t ake al l neceSS af)' steps (appro ved by Planning Director) needed to stop the i llic it discharge which may include any and all actio.ns docume,nted in the City 's Illicit Discharge Ordinance. Correcctive action may also include disp atch of the City of Fairhope Street Sw eeper for clean up on City prope.rty and right of way, at a $3 00 minimum c.harge to the r esp onsi ble party. Enforcement action such as Municipal Offense Ticke.ts and/or Court Summons must be autho rized by the Planning Director. Discharges originating from other areas (outsi.d e the Cit)• ofFawhope MS4) will be report.ed to that jurisdictional authority. Documentation All observations and acti.o.ns w iU be documented in a report which will be tracl.--e-.d in the P lanning Department Code Enforcement Oflfoer 's database and reported to ADEM in the City's Annual MS4 Pha;e II Report. 28 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONT. Figure 20 SOP for Illicit Discharges, pg. 2 Figure 21 SOP Flow Chart for Illicit Discharges CffYOF FA IRHOPE PLA NNI.NG DEPART MEIH Q_RY W EATHER SC REENIN G I ILLICIT DISCHARGE FLOW CHART PLANN ING I PUBLIC WORKS CONDUCTS ANNUAL D RY \NEATH ER SCREENING OF ALL OUTFALLS AS PE R.SCH EDULE LI ST E D IN THE S TORM WATER MAN AGEM ENT PROGRAM PLAN. 10()% OF OUTFA LLS A RE DRY WEATHER SCRE ENED EVERY 5 YEARS (20% Y EARLY); PRIO RITY AREA OUTFALLS EVERY FOUR YEARS (25% YEARLY): AND RESPONDS TO GEN ERAL ILLICfr"DISCHARGE COt.l PlAINTS (RESTA URANT I COMMERCIAL RINSl~G ACTIVITY, CONSTRUCTION SITE RUN OFF. ETC.) THE FAIR HOP E VOLUNi ARY FIRE D EFT. RES PONDS TO 911 CALLS i=OR ILLICIT DISCHARGES, SUCH AS""Fl.i El AND CHEMICAL SPl LLS. Ti-I E FO LLOWING PROTOCOL I!,, FO R NON-IJ-11 CALl.S ONLY: PLANNING DEPT . REPORTS VIOCAT IONTO AD5M, AND OTHER APF'l..lCABLE AGENClES WHEN WATER SOOY OR CRIT ICAL AREA .SUCH AS WETLAND HAS BE5N IMPACTED DURLNG A DRY WEATHE R ASSESSMENT, ANO /OR IN RE SPONSE TO GENERAL ILUCTT DISCJ-IARGE COMPLAINTS (INCLUDING TH OSE REPORTED 8Y PUBLIC WORKS FIELD ASS ESSMENT) WATER QU ALITY JS OBSERVED JFWATER JS TIJR BlDo OR IFTHEfl E ISEVIDENGE OF AN ILLIC IT D ISCHARG E, PLANNING DEPARTMENT CO DE ENFOROEM ENT OFFICER FOLLOWS PROCEDURE B ELOW VIOLATION DETEC ED CORRECTIVE ACTION AKEN; VIOLATION DOCUMENTED; OWNER CONTACTED ISSUE R ESOLVED; CONTACT FIRE DEPT IF NECES SARY 1FCLEAN U P ASSIS ANGE IS NEE DED ; IF DISC1-IARGE ts ORIGINATING FROM OUTSIDE FAIRHOPE'S MS4 AREA, ISSUE IS REFER,RED 0 A PPROPRIATE JURISDICTIION VIOLATION DETEC"TED IS'SUE NOT RESOLVED CITY MUNICIPA L OFFENSE T1Cl<ET (MOT) IS ISSUE D WITH FINE OR COURT CORRECTIVE AO.TlON TAKEN BY CITY OR ORDERED eY COURT ; SEND DISGHARGE TO A TESTING LAB FOR ANAL YSlS IF NOT KNOWN! CONTAO FIF!E DEPT. IF N ECESSARY JL UCIT DISCHARGE RESOLVED P L ANN IN G DEPT. DOCUMEN S A LL AC T IO~IS T.A K EN AND R EPORT S IN ,l\NN UAL MS4 P HASE II REPORT NO VIOLAT ION NO ACTION TAKEN 29 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONT. The Planning and Zoning Department Code Enforcement Officer uses a monthly complaint log to track complaints and corrective action procedures taken. Tracking is done through Munis software. Smoke tests/video inspections are periodically performed throughout the year by the Water and Sewer Department to help detect infiltration from faulty sewer lines. Building Inspectors ensure new development and redevelopment activities are compliant upon each construction inspection. Areas zoned “M-1” (Light Industrial District) are considered an important area for IDDE monitoring. The general location of M-1 zoned areas are: a. Airport (CR 32) b. Nichols Avenue/Middle Street @ S. Greeno Road c. South Section Street @ Pecan (City of Fairhope Public Works facility) All City outfalls identified in the Storm Water Outfall Inventory are assessed at least once every 5 years. Priority construction area (drains to Weeks Bay) outfalls are monitored more frequently (every 4 years). This means about 20% of non-priority outfalls and about 25% of priority outfalls are assessed yearly. The 5-year (2019-2023) monitoring schedule is in the Measurable Goals section below. ➢ BMPs / Mechanisms used for IDDE program compliance: 1. Illicit Discharge Ordinance #1516 2. Code Enforcement Officers (2) (Planning and Zoning Department) 3. Sanitation Officer (Public Works Department) 4. Residential Curbside Cooking Oil Recycling Program 5. Household Hazardous Waste drop off site for residents 6. Greener by the Yard pamphlet 7. Staff Meetings (Public Works) 8. City of Fairhope Watershed Map 9. Storm Water Outfall Inventory & Mapping 10. Volunteer Fire Department (Spills) 11. Create a Clean Water Future Campaign 12. Sewer Capacity Study 13. Video of Sewer Lines to detect leaks 30 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONT. BMP # 1: Illicit Discharge Ordinance – states “It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to discharge a pollutant into the City of Fairhope's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (stormwater system) in the City of Fairhope Police Jurisdiction that will have a deleterious impact on the environment.”. Penalty for non-compliance: Up to $500 Responsible Person(s) for Illicit Discharge Ordinance: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement Officer); Public Works Department (Sanitation Officer); Building Department (Building Official) BMP # 2: Code Enforcement Officer (Planning and Zoning Department) The City of Fairhope employs two full time (2) Code Enforcement Officers, in part, to investigate and issue corrective action on illicit discharge issues. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were developed in 2014 and is updated yearly if necessary. BMP # 3: Sanitation Officer (Public Works Department) Fairhope employs a full time Sanitation Officer full time to manage the City waste management operations, and to enforce waste management laws of the City. BMP # 4: Cooking Oil Recycling: The City of Fairhope has a used cooking oil recycling program for residents. Containers for cooking oil collection are available free upon request to residents. Residents may bring in used cooking oil for recycling or may place the containers on the right of way for curbside pickup. Restaurants are not allowed to dispose of oil within the City of Fairhope waste stream and must set up a cooking oil recycling program. Sanitation and recycling crews (Public Works Department) are trained to report illegal dumping / rinsing activities, including inappropriate disposal of cooking oil. Responsible Person(s): Public Works Department (Sanitation Officer) BMP # 5: Household Hazardous Waste: The City of Fairhope Public Works Department manages a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop off site for residents, free of charge. The HHW drop off site is located at 555 South Section Street. This site encourages the correct disposal of paints, motor oil and other chemicals, as well as electronic waste, automobile batteries and tires. There is a minimum recycling fee for tires (based on industry standards). There is no charge for other household hazardous waste materials dropped off, including electronic waste. On average, the City of Fairhope recycles about 1,700 gallons of household hazardous waste yearly (based on the 2018 recap from Public Works). Responsible Person(s): Public Works Department (Director) BMP # 6: Greener by the Yard This pamphlet includes information on pollution prevention, good housekeeping and illicit discharges. It was created and published by the Weeks Bay Watershed Project, and is available in hard copy (Planning and Zoning Department) and on the City website. 31 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONT. BMP # 7: Staff Meetings – Public Works employees are trained throughout the year in weekly staff meetings to report illegal dumping / rinsing activities, including inappropriate disposal of cooking oil, rinsing of paints and chemicals into storm drains, etc. The Public Works Department is the largest City Department, encompassing waste management, landscaping, streets and construction (about 50 full time employees). Responsible Person(s): Public Works Department (Director) BMP # 8: Watershed Map City of Fairhope has a watershed map which is used as a planning and construction tool. It is available on-line (“Natural Resource Inventory”) and in the Planning and Zoning Department and in Public Works. Planning and Zoning Department (GIS) is responsible for updating, printing and providing this map. BMP # 9: Storm Water Outfall Inventory & Mapping The City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department completed a survey of the City outfalls and infrastructure in 2012. This information was provided through GIS, and a map has been produced, including designation of 13 major (Bay) outfalls. New storm water outfall information is updated annually in hard copy form to include new development. As of November 2019, the City of Fairhope Stormwater Outfall Inventory reflects 642 outfalls. BMP # 10: Volunteer Fire Department / Fuel Spills: The Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department is responsible for responding to and facilitating removal of fuel / chemical spills. Responsible Person(s): Volunteer Fire Department (Chief) BMP #11: Create a Clean Water Future Campaign The City of Fairhope adopted a resolution to accept this campaign in August 2014. This is mentioned in MCM#1 under “Public Education”. This campaign addresses storm water pollution, including IDDE. Create a Clean Water Future logo is being used on applicable City of Fairhope publications and business cards. Clean Water 32 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONT. BMP #12: Sewer Capacity Study In 2017, the Utility Department conducted a capacity study on utility infrastructure. Phase I of this study (link below) included sewer lines and addressed, in part, sanitary sewer overflows. This study is being used to determine current upgrade needs as well as growth demands. As a result of this study, the Utility Department has started one transmission project along Fairhope Avenue, Fairwood Boulevard, Bayou Drive and Section Street, with a second transmission project. The second project will be along Church Street from the Wastewater Treatment Plant to Fels Avenue. Once these two projects are completed, Fairhope Utilities will extend additional transmission mains and upgrade certain key lift stations as part of Phase II upgrades to the transmission system. These projects will be focused on the Thompson Hall, Doghouse and South Section wastewater drainage basins. Other improvements include the renewal of the pipeline and manhole annual rehabilitation contract to grout deteriorating manholes and line sewer mains that are cracked, both of which are subject to allowing stormwater intrusion into the sanitary sewer system. Fairhope has recently contracted for “Point Repair Work” to fix sewer mains with offset joints, and the replacement of a 35 year old lift station at the foot of Fels Avenue at South Mobile Street. www.fairhopeal.gov/home/showdocument?id=15025 Figure 22 Map of the major drainage basins studied during the Sewer Capacity Study, 2017 33 BMP #13: Video of Sewer Lines Water and Sewer Department staff have the capability to perform video inspections of sewer lines to locate potential sources of sewer leaks. The Water and Sewer Department own a camera which can inspect sewer pipes and storm drains up to 500’ long. Figure 23 Video inspection of sewer line revealed a lateral line incorrectly installed. This could cause infiltration of sewer into stormwater (April 2019) CCTV p i ctures of MH 12-2-W2_MH12-2-W1 For Fairhope Wort< Order Surveyed On 20 19/05129 --------- Street Name 854 Edwards Ave City Nam e Fairhope Loc ation W ath r Frocn Man hole MH12-2 -W2 To Milnho le MH12-2-W1 Setup 1 Counter 186 . 7 Ft C:IFLEX61Sna psll,IAY 20 19 NE'M 6 iPC 2019/05119 Pipe Oetalls : Year Laid Shape C ircular Material Polyvi nyl Chloride Li ning Observation: Misce llaneous Survey Abandoned Video Survey Direction Downstream Size 10 By ins Use San ita ry Comments : Survey is abando nned d ue to era l intruding in to th e main line ·°-L.:,.PiPE PipeLogix Inc . Phone:866-299-3150 Fax :760-406~023 34 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONT. ➢ Measurable Goals One Year Goals: 1. Storm Water Outfall Inventory Update Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department Goal: Update hard copy inventory annually to include new development, redevelopment and routine corrections. (Planning and Zoning Manager) Due: December 2020 2. Video of Sewer Lines Responsible Department: Water Department Goal: Conduct video test on priority sewer lines annually to detect sewer leaks or illegal connections. Document findings and corrective action taken (Utilities Director) Due: December 2020 3. Public Works Illicit Discharge Detection Meeting Responsible Department: Public Works Goal: Alert and advise waste management crews to look for illicit discharge indicators such as sheen in or near storm drains, leaking dumpsters, etc. (Public Works Director) Due: December 2020 4. Dry Weather Screening of Outfalls Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department / Public Works / Utility Director Goal: a. NON-PRIORITY OUTFALLS (do not drain to Weeks Bay): Assess at least once every 5 years per 5-year schedule. Use MS4 Stormwater Outfall Inventory (data sheets, map) to reference outfalls. Document outfalls assessed; date; conditions and maintenance requirements (and when complete). This will satisfy the 5-year requirement for 100% of all outfalls every five years. Planning and Zoning Department and Public Works Department will conduct these assessments annually. Due: December 2020: Tatumville (53 outfalls) Goal: b. PRIORITY OUTFALLS (DRAINS TO WEEKS BAY): Assess at least once every 4 years per 5-year schedule. Planning and Zoning Department and Public Works Department will conduct these assessments annually. Due: December 2020 Turkey Branch (4); Pensacola Worm Branch (13) Two to Five year Goals: See schedule below 35 City of Fairhope MS4 Outfall Assessment Schedule 2019-2023 As per 2012 Storm Sewer (outfall) Inventory (including yearly updates) Watershed Number of outfalls inventoried MS4 Monitoring Requirement / 5 yr. Monitoring Schedule (2018 – 2021) Big Mouth Monitoring Responsibility: P&Z 69 (includes one Major Outfall @ Mobile Bay) 1/5 yr. 2022 (last assessed 2018) Cowpen Creek* Monitoring Responsibility: PW 186 *Priority* 1 / 4 years 2022: Pg. 91-181 (last assessed 2018) 2021: Pg. 1-90 (last assessed 2017) Fly Creek* Monitoring Responsibility: P&Z 104 (includes one Major Outfall @ Mobile Bay) 1/4 year 2019 Pensacola Worm Branch* Monitoring Responsibility: PW 13 *Priority 1 / 4 years 2020 Point Clear Creek Monitoring Responsibility: P&Z 33 1/5 yr. 2021 (last assessed 2017) Red Gum Monitoring Responsibility: N/A 0 n/a Rock Creek Monitoring Responsibility: P&Z 103 (includes one Major Outfall @ Mobile Bay) 1/5 year 2019 Stack Gully Monitoring Responsibility: P&Z 23 (includes six Major Outfalls @ Mobile Bay) 1/5 yr. 2023 (last assessed 2018) Tatumville Gully Monitoring Responsibility: P&Z 53 (includes three Major Outfalls @ Mobile Bay) 1/5 yr. 2020 Turkey Branch* Monitoring Responsibility: PW 4 *Priority 2020 Volanta Monitoring Responsibility: P&Z 33 (Includes one Major Outfall @ Mobile Bay) 1/5 yr. 2021 (last assessed 2017) Waterhole Branch* Monitoring Responsibility: PW 18 *Priority 2021 (last assessed 2017) TOTAL 639 OUTFALLS (INCLUDES 13 MAJOR OUTFALLS ALONG BAY) *Priority Construction Area (Drains to Weeks Bay, an ONRW: Outstanding National Resource Water) NOTE: HARD COPY DATA SHEET AVAILABLE IN PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT LISTING OF COMPLETE STORM SEWER INVENTORY FOR EACH OUTFALL LISTED. ~ I I I I 7 I j 36 Figure 24 Outfall Data Sheet for Rock Creek outfall page 18 of outfall inventory Figure 25 Planning and Zoning staff conduct an assessment of Rock Creek outfall from page 18 of outfall inventory ,. __ SRlaP•-1 0• Top\~ Tn>• "- outr.lll..J-40 c ..... __,. •-~on Oud';df Da~ 0~1; ~'V•OMall"Oft Poor Pool au-am, PIOlta.Nnic"Growa, c--- 0 0 0 CIOaeOPl()lt --' ota~..-ta Sutu,,...g~ In w...-No 9ub~•dYl'!SllS•dl~ 4o 0.-~-decl 6Q'fJ20'12 2012 Photo 'I 000999 20"12 Pttoto 2 00 10100 City of Fairhope -Outfall Inventory Rock Creek Watershed ~ Hatch Mott ~ MacDonald Page 1 1 s F 37 5.0 MINIMUM CONTROL REQUIREMENT #3: CONSTRUCTION SITE STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTROL ➢ Requirements: Develop, implement, and enforce a program to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff from qualifying construction activities. The program shall include specific procedures for construction site plan (including Erosion and Sediment Control) review and approval; Erosion and Sediment Control ordinances with sanctions to ensure compliance; training program (including schedule) for MS4 site inspection staff in the identification of appropriate construction best management practices; procedures for periodic inspection of qualifying construction sites, including priority construction sites (those draining to Weeks Bay) at a minimum frequency of once per month for the priority construction sites; procedures outlined in the SWMPP to notify ADEM of non-compliant construction sites, including those without NPDES permits; procedures for site plan reviews outlined in the SWMPP; copies or links to regulatory ordinances; documentation of all inspections, complaints and enforcement actions taken; and a list of all active construction sites in the MS4 area. More details on these requirements can be found in the general permit. ➢ Responsible Persons: Planning and Zoning Department; Building Department; Public Works Department; Utilities Director of Operations ➢ Rationale Statement: The City of Fairhope has a Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control program to control erosion and sedimentation. This program is applicable to all construction and land disturbance sites and is not limited to development activities over an acre. This program includes project review, BMP inspections and enforcement of construction related ordinances for environmental protection. City employees (i.e. utility workers) are held to the same standards as property owners, contractors and developers. The Planning and Zoning Department and the Building Department have QCI (Qualified Credentialed Inspector) trained staff to review development applications and conduct BMP and construction inspections. The City of Fairhope has a total of (6) QCI certified employees in the Planning and Zoning Department and (3) Building Inspectors in the Building Department as of December 1, 2019. Crew leaders and city staff in each department are offered an overview of the Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control program (including storm water standards at local and state levels) through a workshop held annually (Erosion and Sediment Control / BMP Workshop) by the City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department, Building Dept. and the Public Works Department. The City of Fairhope has a written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for non-compliant construction sites. 38 In October 2017, the City of Fairhope amended the existing Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (#1398) to include (#1603): 1. Requirements for stabilization of silviculture (forestry) activities 2. Third party review clarification (paid for by applicant) 3. Restrictions on clearing of vegetation: may not exceed more than 30’ past the footprint of the proposed structure for single family; 50’ for all others; 40’ past curb and gutter for right of way projects and no more than the designed width of any drainage or utility easement that contains drainage conveyances and building utilities. 4. Slopes greater than 3:1 or adjacent to critical areas will be subject to additional requirements as determined by the City of Fairhope and/or the third-party consultant 5. Multiple buildings require individual erosion and sediment control (BMP) plans 6. Development sites (such as multi-occupancy / apartment projects) require a paved or fully stabilized road prior to building construction. 7. Open channels may receive rip rap or gabion stone stabilization materials if specified by a professional engineer. 8. Applicants must provide copies of QCI or other inspection reports to the city, upon request by the City. ➢ BMPs / Mechanisms used for Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control 1. Design Review 2. BMP Inspections 3. Code Enforcement / Procedures for non-compliant sites 4. City ordinances 5. Educational material available in the Building Dept. Figure 26 Example of multi-occupancy project underway. The contractor installed the asphalt binder in advance of vertical construction to meet the new requirement in the City of Fairhope Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance. 39 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTROL, CONT. BMP # 1: Design Review: The City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department design review (and pre-construction meeting) process includes: 1. Informal review with applicant (encouraged but not required) 2. Development Review with Staff (internal) 3. Preliminary Plats for Subdivision 4. Pre-construction meeting – with engineer of record 5. Final Plats for Subdivision 6. Zoning Applications (if applicable) 7. Site Plan Review (considered by Planning Commission), if the development meets the following qualifications: -Has a gross floor area of 10,000sf or greater; or, -More that 30% of the lot (excluding the building) is impervious; or -All applications for zoning map amendments to any of the Village Districts -All mixed-use projects electing to build to 35 feet high with 33% residential. All preliminary and final subdivision submittals require a public hearing through the Planning Commission. Notification requirements are as required by State law, the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations, and also via Subdivision POA contact list (email). The City of Fairhope Building Department coordinates plan reviews of residential and commercial submittals for permit issuance. General procedure of submittal review: Staff conducts a review of all submittals and applicants are encouraged to meet with staff (City Planner or Planning Technician) before submission for development (informal review with applicant). For subdivision applications, storm water drainage is reviewed for submittal requirements in the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations in the Preliminary Plat review. A design review meeting is held and attended by the various City of Fairhope Superintendents or Department representatives. The Public Works Department, Planning and Zoning Department and Building Department are the most instrumental representatives for Storm Water reviews. Although the City of Fairhope now has (2) two Professional Engineers on staff, the applicant’s engineer is the person ultimately responsible for drainage compliance with the City’s regulations. The Code Enforcement Officer reviews the Erosion Control Plan of submitted plans to ensure minimum BMP standards are met. The comments generated during the design review meeting are compiled in a review letter which is sent to the applicant. The applicant provides a response letter. The City of Fairhope staff prepares a staff report for the Planning Commission members prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Pre-Construction meetings are held with the applicant after Preliminary Plat approval and before submittal of a Final Plat application. During the pre-construction meetings, City staff meets with the applicant’s engineer of record to address specific issues such as wetland buffer protection, on-site erosion controls, and drainage concerns. 40 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTROL The Final Plat approval phase is when the final inspection of installed subdivision infrastructure takes place and a final punch list is generated. A second design review and a site inspection take place and any deficient items are addressed during this inspection process. The site inspection is conducted by the same Department Supervisors/Representatives who perform the preliminary design review. The City of Fairhope requires a 2-year maintenance bond for the infrastructure to be accepted by the City. Figure 27 City of Fairhope Review Process for Subdivisions Minor or Major SubdiviS1ion? • Minor: 41:ats or less (with no needed infrastructure or improvements) • Major: 5+ lo,ts • Plat Approval: Notification is sent to adjacent property owners as per State law requ • rements. • After pre:l iminary plat approval, app,licant can apply for land disturbance permit to begin site work. • If fina: plat approval i s granted, applicant can apply for ,construction permits of structu res/homes 41 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTROL BMP # 2: BMP Inspections-City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department has two full time Code Enforcement Officers to perform code enforcement inspections, including BMP inspections. The Code Enforcement Officers track BMP inspections and non- compliant sites (including corrective actions taken) via a monthly log. The initial BMP inspection is performed prior to other construction inspections. Construction sites with high impact potential and subdivisions under construction are inspected frequently. Construction sites with high impact potential include multi-family, non-residential, those near critical areas or those disturbing more than one acre. Other single-family home construction sites are inspected initially and with follow up inspections to ensure continued compliance. Construction sites within the Priority Construction Area (those draining to Weeks Bay) are inspected at least monthly, as per ADEM’s requirement for the Priority Construction Area. Map of “priority construction area” is available in the Planning and Zoning Department Code Enforcement Office. The Building Inspectors assist with BMP inspections by ensuring compliance with each construction inspection Essentially, a BMP inspection is performed with each construction inspection. The Building Inspectors usually perform the closure BMP inspection, as part of the final inspection on the site. A Certificate of occupancy is not issued unless site is stable and compliant. Figure 28 BMP Inspection: Notice of violation issued for BMP deficiencies (10/19) Figure 29 BMP Follow up inspection: deficiencies resolved (10/19) BEFORE AFTER 42 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTROL, CONT. BMP inspections include: a. Initial b. Phasing (if applicable) c. Closure (certificate of occupancy is not issued unless site is stable) d. Additionally, monthly inspections are conducted and documented by the Planning and Zoning Department Code Enforcement Officer for “priority construction sites”, or those draining to ONRW Weeks Bay. Responsible Person(s): Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement Officer) BMP #3: Code Enforcement / Non-compliant Sites: The City of Fairhope enforces the Erosion and Sediment Control ordinance (#1398 and #1603) through Notice of Violations, Stop Work Orders, suspended construction inspections, City street sweeper charges and/or municipal offense tickets. These efforts minimize sedimentation and erosion to the maximum extent practicable. Water quality impacts are referred to state and/or federal authorities as well. A written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for non- compliant construction sites was developed in 2014 and is updated as needed: Figure 30 SOP for non-compliant construction sites Plan n ing Department / Bui l ding D epa rtme nt N on-comp l i ant Co n st r uction Sit e Prot ocol Sta n da r d Operating P r ocedu r es (SOP) As po-!:he C ity o f Fairh~ NPDES Pcnnit # ALR040040, the City is required to h.·we '\vrincn protocol for ADEM notification ofnoo- c on1pbim s ites as required in Part m .B .4{bXv) o f tb(" pennit : ··Procedu.nes to notify ADEM of n on-conipliaut construction sites d iscovered during periodic inspections. The notification mu.st provide. at a m ininnun, the specific location of the constmction project, tht-uam.(" and contact in fonuatiou frOlll the o,.vner or operator. a nd a Sln1un.:uy of th(" s ite deficienci("S_" Genernl Conceut'ii The C ity o f Fairhope is authorized via Cock o fOt-dinance 1398, ·erosion and Sediment Control" to issue S top \Vork Ot-dcrs, Municipal O ffense Tick ""ts/Court Summons_ suspen d construction /building inspe"C tio n s_ dispatch City Str~t Sweeper for m inimum cb;u-ge and/or issue Notice o f V io lations to violatcrs oftliis onlinance. The E rosion and Sedim ent Control Ot-dinance #1398 is enforced by the City of Fairu.opc P lannin g Department (Code Enforcement Officer) an d the Building Dep:irtrucnt (Building h1spcctors a nd Bui.ldin g O ffici..,l)_ "TI1e PL,1u1ing Depamnem Code Enforccm.cnt Officer handl("S the bulk of the enforcement . The P lanning Director must :mthoriz..e issuance ofa Municipal Offense T icket (.},A:OT) or Court Snnunoos Enforcemenl Wha-e a. construction site is found to be in violation of the City of F airhope E roslon :md Sediment C ontrol Ot-din.anc(", the en forcement officer will elect to isSlle one or more o f the following, depending on d1e severity o f the ,'lolation: l _ Notice ofViobtion (4 8 hour n otice)-wrincn, vnb al or emai l 2-Stop Work Orda-(on all activity except that w hich is necessary to stabilize the site an d install apprnpriat"" B.MPs) J_ Suspend construction / building inspections twtil usolv ed 4 . D ispatch City S trccl Sweeper for a m inimum S300 charge_ Certificate of Occupancy not issued until this is p aid 5 . Issut-a M OT or Court Sunnnons (with approval of the Plauning Direc1or) E 1n i r oumental A geu cv Notification ~Vhcn a construction sit(" or oth er non-compli.1.nt s ite h as been found to h.o,:e Wlpacted critical ar(".as such as wetlan ds and bodies o f wattr. the C ity '\.vi ll notify the appropriate agencies within 4 8 hours ('\nineu. email or verbal) o f t h e identified non-compliance issues. Doc u mentation All observations and actions will be documented in a rcpon which w ill be tracked in the P lannin g Dcpanmcnt Code Enforccm.cnt Officer's dat.-ibasc au d reported to ADEJ\.1 iu the C ity's Annual MS4 Phase Il Report. 43 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTROL, CONT. Figure 31 SOP Flow Chart for non-compliant construction sites PLANNING IEPT. REPORTS VI OlAT IQN TO AOEM , AND OTH ER APPLICABLE AGENO ES IF CRITJ CAL AREAS ARE IMPACTED OR 1-SITE DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE PROPER STATE IADEM) REGISTRATION CllY OF FAIRH OPE PLANNIN G DEPARTMENT NON-COMPUANT CONSTR UC TI ON SITE FLOW CHART R.ANN [NG DEPARJMENT COD.E ENFORC B.ENT OFF ICER AN D 11-l'E BUILDING DE PARTI.iENT BUl LDlNG INSP ECTORS/OFFICIAL COl'<DOOT 81,!P- I SP ECTIONS O GOl'lSTRUCTION SITES DUR! G A SITE I SP ECTION OR [ RES PON SE TOA CCMPLAJNT OR OBSERVATI ON: PLANN ING DEPARTMENT COD E ENFORCM ENT OF FICER AN D/OR BUILDING INSPECTORSIOFFIC IA!. OBSER VES AN RECORDS BMPS , EROSl OJ AND SEDIMEITT CO ROL PRACT ICES ON CONSTRUCITON SITES VIOlATION IIEITT lflED ; NOTICE OFV1 0LATION ISSUED. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN. VIOLATION OOCOMENlED OW NER OR AGENT GOITTAGTED ISSUE RESOLVIED WITH IN 48 KOIJ RS \llct.ATION DETECTED; ISSUE NOT RESOl\lED WITHIN 48 HOURS; CORRECTIVE ACTION/ENFORCEMENT ISSUED: ONE OR MORE OF THE FOU.OWING clSSUE STOP WORK ORDER,. SUSPEND CONS1RUcTlC>N INSf'ECTIONS, DISPATCH CllY SWEEPER. ISSUE MOT OR COURT SLMt,IONS {MU ST IE AUT1iORIZED BY F'UMIING DIRECTOR). FOil.OW UP DETERMINED BY : OFF SITE IMPACT S AND CRITICAL AREA IMPACTS. VIOLATI ON RESOLVED PVJ,jN[NG DEPT. OOCUMEN TS ALL AC TI ONS TAAEN AND REPORTS I At. UAL MS4 PHASE II REPORT NO VI OLATI O NO ACTION TAKEN OTI,ER THAN RECORD ! G OBSERVATION 44 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTROL, CONT Procedures for non-compliant sites: 1. Notice of Violation (written or verbal) 2. Suspended Construction Inspections 3. Stop Work Orders 4. Authorize Street Sweeper at $300 minimum charge to violator 5. Municipal Offense Ticket 6. ADEM notification if water quality impact has occurred Responsible Person(s) for BMP inspections / Code Enforcement: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement); Building Department (Building Official) BMP # 4: Municipal ordinances utilized for erosion, sediment and waste control on construction sites: 1. Erosion and Sediment Control (#1398 and #1603), outline procedures for BMP requirements (including inspections), and corrective action. 2. Red Soil Ordinance (#1423) prohibits red soil and clay in or near critical areas 3. Construction Site Waste (#958) requires construction sites to contain waste Responsible Person(s) for municipal ordinances: Planning and Zoning Department; Building Department BMP # 5: Educational Material, brochures/booklets available to contractors/developers: 1. Field Guide for Erosion and Sediment Control on Construction Sites in Alabama by Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee Partners 2. BMP Minimum Requirements, City of Fairhope handout 3. Storm Water Management, by EcoSolutions Figure 32 BMP minimum requirements include a silt fence and a construction entrance for residential construction. 45 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTROL, CONT ➢ Measurable Goals: One Year Goal: 1. QCI Re-certification for Planning and Zoning Code Enforcement Officers (2) Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department Goal: Recertify QCI Re-certification (Code Enforcement Officer) Due: December 2020 2. QCI Re-certification for Building Department (3 Building Inspectors) Responsible Department: Building Department Goal: Recertify (5) Building Inspectors with QCI training Due: December 2020 3.QCI Certification for (2) new Building Inspectors (Nixon & Morris) Responsible Department: Building Department Goal: Certify new building inspectors within one year of new hire Due: December 2020 Figure 33 Information on the Qualified Credentialed Inspector Program from the Home Builders Association of Alabama website • Be ttier un d er stan t e AD EM gJe n er al i>D E.5 p e r m it p ro gr ·a m a n d local p rog r am s t ,o help a,ch i ev ,e & m ai ntain co mp lian c e. • Un d er sta n d h e i mp o rt a n ce o t h e Co n s c.t i o n B,est r1.,i ag em e nt Prac ·c es p la n ,& r ec og n iZie p rope r BM !> i nstal l.a, i o n s. • f>e rfo r sel f-i n sp ections, r ecog n · e BM P prob lem s a n d c.o o rdi at e ·nn e ly m .ain e n.an ce as r e 1J1L1 ir e d by h e· g e e r ,a.l p er m it • Be ab le to lo g & k e ep r e,co r d s & im pro ve co m m un i c,at io n s w it h t h e o p er a,t o r -red ce co mp li an c e li abr i li ty". • Avo i d o r r e,du ,ce r i:s k of s1.1<e ces:sf u l cit ize n law su i s. • Re cogin ize t h e n e ed t o a dd r,ess e v i ron m e t a l issu es ear,o/"i the p roj e c p l a nn i n g, & t h ro ug h o t ,e con~ r u ctJi,o n p er iod. 46 6.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 4: POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ➢ Requirement: Develop/revise, implement and enforce a program to address storm water run-off from qualifying new development and redevelopment projects, to the maximum extent practicable. This program shall ensure that controls are in place to prevent or minimize water quality impacts. The City of Fairhope shall have procedures, outlined in the SWMPP, for site plan review and the approval process when changes to post- construction controls are required; outline procedures in the SWMPP to demonstrate and document that post-construction storm water measures have been installed per design specifications, which includes enforceable procedures for bringing non-compliant projects into compliance. The City of Fairhope must develop and implement strategies which may include a combination of structural and/or non-structural BMPs designed to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that the volume and velocity of pre- construction storm water run-off is not significantly exceeded, using a design rainfall event with an intensity up to that of a 2 year-24 hour storm event for the basis; develop and use ordinances or other regulatory mechanisms to address post-construction run-off from qualifying new development/redevelopment projects; require long-term operation and maintenance of BMPs; perform or require the performance of post-construction inspections, at a minimum once per year, to confirm post-construction BMPs are functioning as designed. The City of Fairhope shall include an inspection schedule, to include inspection frequency, within the SWMPP; maintain or require the developer/owner/operator to keep records of post construction inspections, maintenance activities and make them available to ADEM upon request and require corrective actions to poorly functioning or inadequately maintained post-construction BMPs; review and evaluate policies and ordinances related to building codes, or other local regulations, with a goal of identifying regulatory and policy impediments to the install of green infrastructure and low impact development techniques. More details on these requirements can be found in the general permit. Figure 34 A sample subdivision undergoing site work in Fairhope's largest watershed, Cowpen Creek 47 POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, CONT. ➢ Rationale Statement: The Fairhope Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals also meet monthly if there are cases to be heard. The Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustments and Appeals are committees with appointments by the Mayor and Council, and work with the Planning and Zoning and the Building Department with design and review procedures, as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. The Planning Commission reviews amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Regulations. The Subdivision Regulations “Storm Water Standards” (Article V Section F) include a 5- year stormwater inspection report requirement and a long term stormwater plan (Operation and Maintenance requirement). An O&M Plan is submitted with final subdivision plat. The Subdivision Regulations Low Impact Development (LID) requirements include “as many LID techniques as practical and appropriate for the development”. Plans and calculations shall show the efficacy of each LID technique and include a quantitative analysis of their performance. Plans shall clearly identify each LID technique on a Grading and Drainage Plan with appropriate details and cross references to the drainage calculations.” The Planning and Zoning Department Code Enforcement Officers address runoff issues from sites within the City of Fairhope (including post construction residential, commercial and right of way areas). These issues are tracked via a monthly Notice of Violation log. This log tracks complaints, follow up, and corrective action taken. The Public Works Department oversees maintenance of city-owned storm water infrastructure. ➢ Responsible Persons: Planning and Zoning Department; Building Department; Public Works Department; Utilities Director; Figure 35 Level spreader installation (LID feature) at apartment complex project 48 POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, CONT. ➢ BMPs / Mechanisms for Post Construction Storm Water Management 1. Subdivision Regulations a. Storm Water Standards (Article V, Section F) b. Stormwater Facility Inspection Requirement (Article V, Section F) c. Flood Control Structures (definition) d. LID standards (Article V, Section F) 2. Zoning Ordinance a. Stormwater Management (Article IV, Section F) b. Pervious Paving (Article IV, Section F) c. Low Impact Development Techniques (Article IV, Section F- Ordinance 1550) 3. Pervious Paving in City projects, where applicable (Police Department, City parks, Library, etc.) 4. Storm Water Projects by the City 5. Creek / Shoreline Assessment by kayak 6. Standard Courtesy Letter for Property Owners of non-compliant storm water facilities 7. Annual Email to POA/HOA groups: “HOA Stormwater Guide” Figure 36 Pylon entanglement cleared during kayak assessment 49 POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, CONT. BMP # 1: Subdivision Regulations: available on line for the public to view. Construction, development and re-development standards for storm water are listed here. Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Manager a. Stormwater Standards: https://www.fairhopeal.gov/home/showdocument?id=20823 b. Storm Water Facility Inspection Requirement: As per the Operation and Maintenance (O & M) plan within the Subdivision Regulations, the City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department has specific regulations for property owners regarding the five year storm water inspection requirement for respective storm water facilities. This requirement is for subdivision storm water facilities, installed, effective in 2007. For more information, refer to the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations, Article V, Section F, 3. (a) (3). Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Manager c. Flood Control Structures definition: “Those physical structural works for which funds have been authorized, appropriated and expended and which have been constructed specifically to modify flooding in order to reduce the extent of areas within the city subject to a “special flood hazard” and water depths associated with flooding. Flood control structures typically include: hurricane tidal barriers, dam, reservoirs, levees or dikes. Typically flood control structures are located perpendicular to a stream and within the stream buffer.” d. LID Standards: Article V, Section F revised in 2018 Fairhope Sub Regs: Required Use of Low Impact Development (LID) Techniques - a. The use of the LID techniques is required and is to be determined from an entire site development perspective by the engineer of record for the project. The design and integration of LID techniques shall promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community and shall be designed to work in a complimentary fashion with the drainage plan for the proposed development. The LID techniques are required within the municipal limits of the City of Fairhope and the planning jurisdiction of the City of Fairhope based on the rain events experienced in the area, geology, slopes, and other natural features. The design engineer is encouraged to submit additional LID based techniques to be utilized in the proposed development. b. The use of LID techniques is required in any and all proposed developments where the stormwater regulations apply. The design engineer shall rely on verifiable professional engineering judgment on which LID techniques to deploy in each proposed development based on the particular characteristics of the subject property. The intent of the requirements for the use of LID techniques is that the development shall implement as many LID techniques as practical and appropriate for the development. Plans and calculations shall show the efficacy of each LID technique and include a quantitative analysis of their performance. Plans shall clearly identify each LID technique on a grading and drainage plan with appropriate details and cross-references to the drainage calculations. c. If a project, due to the natural characteristics of the property, cannot successfully implement any of the LID 50 techniques the applicant may submit a waiver request for Article V Section F. Planning Design Standards Storm Water Standards. The waiver request shall be submitted at the time of the application and provide verifiable engineering documentation that LID techniques cannot be used. The City shall have the right, but not the obligation, to engage such third party engineers, consultants and other professionals as necessary and appropriate to advise the City as to whether a particular application complies with and is otherwise in concert with this subsection 10 (a “Third Party Professional”). In the event the City engages a Third Party Professional in connection with a particular application, the City will forward all application materials to the Third Party Professional along with a request for a cost estimate from the Third Party Professional for his/her role in the review of such application. Upon presentation by the Third Party Professional of a cost estimate to the City, the City shall provide same to the applicant, and the applicant shall deposit with the City a cash sum equal in amount to the cost estimate of the Third Party Professional (the “Cash Deposit”). Upon completion of all work by the Third Party Professional relative to such application and payment by the City of all fees and expenses of the Third Party Professional from the Cash Deposit, if any portion of the Cash Deposit remains, the City shall refund it to the applicant. If the Cash Deposit is insufficient to pay the fees and costs of the Third Party Professional, the applicant shall immediately remit to the City such funds as are necessary to make up any shortfall. d. The Third Party Professional shall submit a finding report to the City Planning Department. The City Planning Department shall forward a copy of the finding to the applicant or the applicant’s agent. The City Planning Department shall include, as part of the application materials to the Planning Commission a recommendation regarding the waiver. e. The Planning Commission shall consider the waiver, the applicant’s documentation, and Third Part Professional finding and City Planning Department recommendation and make a final determination as to the waiver request. f. The following LID techniques are available for use by applicants given the particular circumstances and characteristics of the proposed subdivision: (1.) Wet Basins: The City finds the potential benefits of wet basins are, among other items, allowing sedimentation to fall out of stormwater, attenuating flows, assisting in evapotranspiration, and improving the stormwater quality. Special design considerations are: groundwater elevations, large surface areas are encouraged, special attention should be given in pervious soil, surface area of the basin should take into account nutrient loading from lawns for example in order to treat and improve stormwater quality to the maximum extent possible, ensuring that an adequate base flow is provided to maintain water levels, they are not recommended to be constructed in an inline facility, utilize low slopes, the use of forbays are recommended, upstream and downstream areas shall be considered in the design in accordance with Fairhope standards. Recommended characteristics are: The approach slopes should be 4:1 or less around the perimeter, side slopes 3:1 or less (below the water level, beyond the safety bench), safety bench just below water elevation (4’ wide, 6”-12” deep), energy is dissipated prior to entering the basin, can be excavated below the ground surface. (2.) Rain Gardens: The City finds the potential benefits of rain gardens are, among other items, small scale flow attenuation, infiltration, limited evapotranspiration, allowing sediments to be trapped, and water quality treatment. Special design considerations are: Typically smaller areas and drainage areas are used for rain garden design, special attention should be given in pervious soils, recommended for use in hydrologic soil groups A and B, not recommended in high swell soils. Recommended characteristics are: Small scale and frequent use in drainage areas, the choice of landscaping materials, soil mix, and other characteristics are crucial to the success of a rain garden. Rain gardens can be highly visible and utilized as a visual amenity in a proposed 51 development. (3.) Permeable Pavement Systems: The City finds the potential benefits of permeable pavement systems are, among other items, flow attenuation, infiltration, and filtration of stormwater. There are many products and strategies that can be utilized and the City is open to the use of varied products in accordance with manufacture recommendations. Consultation with the city prior to design of the product to be utilized is suggested. Special design consideration are: Use in areas with hydrologic soil groups A and B, special attention should be given in pervious conditions, not recommended in areas with high swell soils, ground water tables should not impact the ability of water to infiltrate, the technique works best in low slopes. (4.) Sand Filter: The City finds that the potential benefits of sand filters are, among other items, flow attenuation, infiltration, reducing sedimentation, and providing filtration of storm water. Special design considerations are: Best used in small drainage areas, special attention should be given in pervious soils, recommended use in areas with soils with good permeability in hydrological soil groups A and B, not recommended in high swell soils. (5.) Grass Swales: The City finds that the potential benefits of grass swales are, among other items, in straining stormwater, providing limited quality treatments, while providing some moderate flow attenuation. Special design considerations are: Typically work best in smaller drainage areas where volumes are reduced, special consideration should be given in pervious soils, not recommended with high swell soils, should have low slopes, adjacent areas and layout should be considered in the design. Suggested characteristics where topography, soils, and slope permit vegetated open channels and spaces should be considered as a significant or a primary means of stormwater conveyance. (6.) Grass Buffers: The City finds that the potential benefits of grass buffers are, among other items, in straining stormwater, providing limited quality treatments, while providing some moderate flow attenuation. Special design considerations are: Typically work best in smaller drainage areas where volumes are reduced, special consideration should be given in pervious soils, not recommended with high swell soils, should have low slopes, adjacent areas and layout should be considered in the design. Suggested characteristics where topography, soils, and slope permit vegetated open channels and spaces should be considered as a significant or a primary means of stormwater conveyance. (7.) Constructed wetland channels or wetlands: The City finds that the potential benefits of constructed wetland channels or wetlands are, among other items, flow attenuation, buffering of flooding events, evapotranspiration, sedimentation, and treatment of stormwater quality. Special design considerations are: Not recommended in high swell soils, low slope, forebay is recommended, primary benefit of pollutant removal, not volume reduction, adjacent areas should be considered in the design. (8.) Step Pool Stormwater Conveyance Structures: The City finds that a step pool stormwater conveyance structure may attenuate stormwater flows, provides evapotranspiration, reduce sediment transport, and water quality treatment. Special design considerations are: Not recommended in high swell soils. Adjacent areas should be taken into consideration in order to ensure long term viability of step pool structures and adjacent erosion. (9.) In-line stormwater storage: The City finds that in-line storage may provide for attenuation and limits sedimentation. Special design considerations are: Designed to be self-cleaning where possible or suitable clean out access is provided and designed into the system, designed to surcharge non-sensitive areas with no flooding in parking lots, structures, or other typically occupied spaces. (10.)Site design for habitat, wetland, and water body conservation: The City finds that site design that incorporates the natural features of the property can help to minimize erosion and reduce stress on natural water conveyance and attenuation systems by preserving a natural vegetated state of native plants, water courses, and flood prone areas. Suggested characteristics are: The 52 technique may be used in conjunction with the City’s planned unit development or village subdivision processes to propose alternative street layouts and design so that impervious areas and other improvements are sited with due regard to the natural elements of the property. Special design considerations: To consider adjacent areas in the design since important natural features that utilize this LID technique often extends past property lines or the phases of proposed development. (11.)Restoration of Habitat or Wetlands and Water Bodies: The city finds that the restoration of habitat or wetland and water bodies can be productive to improve the environment by minimizing erosion and reducing stress on natural water conveyance and attenuation systems by preserving a natural vegetated state of native plants, water courses, and flood prone areas. Suggested characteristics are: This technique may be used in conjunction with the City’s planned unit development or village subdivision processes to propose alternative street layouts and design so that impervious areas and other improvements are sited with due regard to the natural elements of the property. Use only native plants in the development process and take special consideration to restore portions of the site to predevelopment native ecological communities, water bodies or wetlands with more than 10% of the development footprint. Special design considerations: To consider adjacent areas in the design since important natural features that utilize this LID technique often extend past property lines or the phases of proposed development (12.)Greenways: The City finds that greenways provide for beneficial use of LID for potentially active and passive recreation opportunities and wildlife corridors. This technique allows for the creative integration into a development proposal that is frequently linked with other natural or recreation systems that extend past the property lines of the proposed development. Suggested characteristics: Typically greenways are easier to integrate into a development proposal on larger acreages. They are frequently utilized as linear parks and often include sensitive wetland areas, steep slopes, gullies or other natural land forms, creeks, and unique wildlife habitat for protected species. (13.)Restoring Channel Morphology and Natural Function: The City finds that restoring channel morphology and natural function provides for flow attenuation, infiltration, and reduces sedimentation. Special considerations are: Typically works most effectively in larger development proposals where a substantial linear footage of channel can be restored. It is important to consider the upstream and downstream current and future characteristics so conversation of land use in accounted for in the design. (14.)Bio- Retention: The City finds that bio-retention provides for flow attenuation, infiltration, limited evapotranspiration, reduced sedimentation, and stormwater quality treatment. Suggested characteristics are: To be used as both a stormwater and aesthetic feature frequently throughout developments. Special attention should be given to plant and ground cover considerations given the volume and duration of the designed stormwater. Special design considerations are: Typically work best in small drainage areas with frequent use and distribution, special attention is required in pervious soils and should be used in areas with high permeable soils (hydrologic soils groups A and B), not recommended in high swell soils. (15.)Level Spreader: The City finds that level spreaders can be an effective tool to evenly distribute flows and return volumes and velocity to a predevelopment distribution pattern. There are limited stormwater straining and water quality improvements. Suggested characteristics are: Level spreaders are intended to work in a complimentary fashion with other LID techniques such as, but not limited to, sand filters and grass buffers. Special design considerations are: Typically level spreaders are used downstream of an outfall and have a low slope with stabilized and vegetated buffers both up and downstream. They typically are installed a suitable distance from the property line (30’-35’ is suggested) so that flow energy is dissipated, and predevelopment sheet flow characteristics are generated. 53 Special consideration should be given in areas with highly erodible soils. (16.)Additional information regarding LID techniques is included in the document Planning For Stormwater, Developing a Low Impact Solution, a publication of the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service. This document is available for download from the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service website. Figure 37 Example of a LID bio-swale stormwater facility in Fairhope subdivision 54 POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, CONT. BMP # 2: Zoning Ordinance: available on line for the public to view. Construction, development and re-development standards for stormwater are listed here. Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Director) a. Stormwater Management Standards: Fairhope Zoning Ordinance, Article IV, Section F: Stormwater Management 1. Intent The intent of this section is to provide for stormwater management in site design. The primary management strategy should be infiltration of all runoff created by development through natural systems and constructed natural systems. Should infiltration not address stormwater management for the site adequately, retention and detention of run-off will be required. This section also seeks to incorporate any stormwater management system into the design of the site as a natural or aesthetic amenity. 2. General Requirements All site plans shall be designed with surface drainage provisions in accordance with the Fairhope Subdivision Regulations, construction, building, or grading permits, and any other City ordinance regarding the effects of stormwater. Developers shall take steps necessary to prevent run-off, which may have the potential for causing flood damage to neighboring property. The building inspector shall, in consultation with the city engineer, determine that reasonable provisions for properly handling surface drainage have been made in the applicant’s design, and will report these findings for the Fairhope Planning Commission’s consideration in acting on building applications. If reasonable provisions are not made in the applicant’s design, the Fairhope Planning Commission shall make the remedies available to the applicant a condition of the approval, or deny the application. “Dry wells,” biofilters, or other constructed infiltration systems may be required of sufficient capacity to receive up to four inches per hour rainfall on the paved area or areas required for off-street parking and loading. Rainfall intensity to be calculated on storm frequency determined by the commission and/or its consultants. 3. Design Standards Storm water detention shall be screened from direct view from all abutting properties by installation and maintenance of living plants at least 36 inches in height at time of planting, and achieve a height of not less than six feet in three years after planting. Outer slopes of detention ponds shall not be steeper than four feet horizontal to one- foot vertical. Where water depth and time of detention is sufficient to require safety fencing, such fencing shall be installed behind required screening, on the pond side. 4. Alternative Designs Standards of this ordinance and any standard of this ordinance that relates to the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations may be waived to provide for an alternative stormwater design system provided that: a. The alternative stormwater design provides for an infiltration system that incorporates at least 80% of the runoff from impervious surfaces into the groundwater on the site and results in an overall reduction in impacts on streams in the watershed. b. The alternative stormwater design addresses stormwater on an area-wide or watershed basis making stormwater management on individual lots within the site unnecessary. c. Natural elements on the site are incorporated into a natural storm drain infrastructure minimizing or eliminating the need for detention ponds and other 55 constructed storm drainage. Constructed elements of the natural drainage system shall be limited to artificial wetlands, bio-filters, and dry swales. To the extent that it does not damage the function of the natural drainage system, natural elements should serve additional community purposes such as trails or greenways, parks, or aesthetic screens. d. Any waiver of standard to accommodate the alternative stormwater design proposes an equal or better alternative for meeting the intent of the waived standard. e. The alternative stormwater design is accompanied by a plan produced by a registered engineer testifying to its accuracy and sustainability. f. The alternative stormwater design plan included provisions for long-term maintenance and operation of the alternative design, including easements, covenants, restrictions, and an acceptable legal entity to oversee long-term maintenance. g. The alternative stormwater design plan shall accompany a site plan for the entire development. The plan and any waivers to the standards of this ordinance shall be approved according to the procedures and standards for the site plan. b. Pervious Paving: For projects requiring more than 8 parking spaces, a 25% minimum pervious paving material requirement is required. c. LID Component: Compact Car Parking Requirement: Compact car parking spaces shall be a minimum of 30% of the required parking spaces and no more than a maximum of 40% of the required parking spaces. Compact car spaces shall be grouped together to the greatest extent possible. Compact car spaces shall be designated by paint at the entrance of the parking stall. Parking Dimension and Size: 1) Standard parking lot dimensions 2) Compact car parking dimensions 90°angle 60°angle 45°angle width 8’ 8’ 8’ depth 15’ 16.8’ 16.5’ Low Impact Development (LID) Parking Requirements Landscaping is required for all parking lots. The interior parking lot landscaping requirements shall use LID techniques and be designed by an Alabama licensed Professional Engineer and an Alabama licensed Landscape Architect or designer. The following LID techniques shall be used in the interior of all parking lots containing 12 or more parking spaces. The LID parking requirement landscape plan will be reviewed in accordance with the Tree Ordinance. Any landscaping plan submitted in accordance with this subsection shall include technique 5 below and at least one of the other following techniques: 1) First Flush Treatment: The LID landscaping design shall be sized appropriately to treat the first one inch of runoff into the receiving parking lot LID area. 56 2) Bio-retention. 3) Rain Garden. 4) Vegetated Swale. 5) Permeable Pavement Systems: Permeable pavement systems are a required LID technique. 100% of parking provided over and above the minimum parking requirements shall be permeable pavement systems. Typical systems are brick pavers, pervious asphalt, and pervious concrete. Other systems may be approved if the design engineer provides adequate documentation that demonstrates the proposed technique is equally or more effective that the typical permeable systems listed. Approval of a proposed technique is at the sole discretion of the City during the permitting process. 6) Tree and Ground Cover Plantings: When trees are required in a parking lot by the Tree Ordinance they shall be included and integrated into the LID design. Species shall be as approved by the City Horticulturist and must be suggested by the landscape architect or designer. There shall be no bare ground exposed and all ground cover proposed shall be integral to the success of LID techniques. All ground cover shall be as approved by the City Horticulturist and must be suggested by the landscape architect or designer. Bioretention: This technique removes pollutants in stormwater runoff through adsorption, filtration, sedimentation, volatilization, ion exchange, and biological decomposition. A Bioretention Cell (BRC) is a depression in the landscape that captures and stores runoff for a short time, while providing habitat for native vegetation that is both flood and drought tolerant. BRCs are stormwater control measures (SCMs) that are similar to the homeowner practice, of installing rain gardens, with the exception that BRCs have an underlying specialized soil media and are designed to meet a desired stormwater quantity treatment storage volume. Peak runoff rates and runoff volumes can be reduced and groundwater can be recharged when bioretention is located in an area with the appropriate soil conditions to provide infiltration. Bioretention is normally designed for the water quality or “first flush” event, typically the first 1”-1.5” of rainfall, to treat stormwater pollutants. Vegetated Swale: is a shallow, open-channel stabilized with grass or other herbaceous vegetation designed to filter pollutants and convey stormwater. Swales are applicable along roadsides, in parking lots, residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and are well suited to single-family residential and campus type developments. Water quality swales are designed to meet sheer stress targets for the design storm, may be characterized as wet or dry swales, may contain amended soils to infiltrate stormwater runoff, and are generally planted with turf grass or other herbaceous vegetation. First Flush: This is the given volume of water generated in the drainage area from the first 1” to 1.5” of rainfall. Rain Garden: a shallow depression in a landscape that captures water and holds it for a short period of time to allow for infiltration, filtration of pollutants, habitat for native plants, and effective stormwater treatment for small-scale residential or commercial drainage areas. Rain gardens use native plants, mulch, and soil to clean up runoff. 57 POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, CONT. BMP # 3: Pervious Paving material is used in City projects where applicable. Past projects include sidewalks at Boothe Road Extension, Fairhope Police Station, Bancroft Avenue sidewalk, the Volanta sidewalk, Knoll Park, and Coastal Alabama College Campus. Responsible Department: Public Works (Director) BMP # 4: City Storm Water Projects: The City of Fairhope Public Works Department completes several storm water projects annually. Projects include bioretention and storm water facility installation and maintenance (on City property), pervious sidewalk installation (on City right of way), bluff stabilization and repair (on City property) and drainage improvements on City right of way. Responsible Department: Public Works (Director); Utilities Director of Operations Figure 38 City stormwater project on North Mobile Street 58 POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, CONT. BMP # 5: Creek / Shoreline Assessment by Kayak: The Planning and Zoning Department staff conducts a creek or shoreline assessment (by kayak) annually, of a portion of the City of Fairhope MS4 area. Assessed shoreline area will change every year according to suspected projects, outfalls due for assessment and/or other considerations. Target items are negative impacts of drainage, erosion and sedimentation (manmade or otherwise), and drain pipes dumping into the body of water (privately owned and city owned pipes/conveyance systems/outfalls). Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement) BMP #6: Standard Courtesy Letter to Property Owners: In 2012, the Planning Department, in conjunction with the Public Works Department, developed a standard letter to be sent to property owners (including Property Owners Associations) of potentially non-compliant or failing storm water facilities (detention ponds, etc.). This has proven to be an effective means of notifying property owners of downstream impacts, and potential liability issues, especially with subdivisions built prior to 2007 (which are exempt from the O & M plan requirement). After outfalls assessments are conducted (annually), those found with significant deficiencies receive a letter from the Public Works Director stating the deficiency found and requesting maintenance and/or repair of facility. Responsible Department: Public Works Department (Director) BMP #7: Annual Email to POA / HOA Groups: HOA Stormwater Guide According to the Storm Water Standards written into the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations, Section F. (7) regarding detention and retention ponds: “Such facilities shall be owned, operated and maintained by the development entities and shall not be accepted for inspection or maintenance by the City of Fairhope”. Therefore, the City emails the POA / HOA presidents or contact persons an electronic copy of the brochure titled “A Homeowner Guide to Detention Pond Maintenance”. This is a brochure drafted in May 2018 by the Weeks Bay Foundation and Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve for the City of Fairhope to use as outreach and MS4 compliance. This is used by the City to educate property owners of stormwater facilities of their responsibility for maintenance of their subdivision pond or ponds. This in turn helps the City achieve compliance with the MS4 permit requirement which states that the City of Fairhope “shall include an inspection schedule, to include inspection frequency, within the SWMPP; maintain or require the developer/owner/operator to keep records of post construction inspections, maintenance activities and make them available to ADEM upon request and require corrective actions to poorly functioning or inadequately maintained post- construction BMPs”. The City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department maintains a “Subdivision Contact List”. Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement); Public Works Department (Director) 59 Figure 39 HOA Stormwater Guide Page 1 A HOMEOWNER GUIDE TO STORMWATER DETENTION POND MAINTENANCE If YOU HA\Jf SOM ETHING Ul<E TH IS" ON YOU R. P RO P ERTY, OR. IN YOUR SUBDliV IS!I0N, TH IS" GUIDE 15 FO R YOU ! Stormwa t er detention areas a,r,e .bu:ilt o safely hold stomiw ater tlhat nu n so,' rom im1P e rvi o s s.urfaces d uri ng heav11 ra in e vents,, lii'lis ~d uce.s tlh e fl o w into riv er.san d s'reiam s d uring s ~Qrnl § a11 d d ecreases flo odin g, Unfortu111a ely, ih hese structui-es. ar-e n ot in5l}e cte cl1, m aintaine d , and m anaged c.o rre d!l y, e y can ac.tually inCJr,ea.se fie ocl in g, catJse a s.ifety azaro, ancl nega ive ly affect property va lues, As a h o m eowr,e r or m em b e r of-a H pm e Owrn er.; ,ll,ssod ation yo u heave a respon si bi lit y t:o k.eoe ;p yo u r pon in good w orking co nd ition .. litiis guid e and di e d<Mst w ill h e lp yciu to e rns.u r-e tha,t yo ur stormwate,T stn.Jctur e is able to handle o ur rainy Gu lf Coa st seasoTl<S . WHY S"H0ULD YOU BOTHER 10 M!AJNIA IN VOUR PON m INDEX OF D EF1NfftoN5 • Vi/h en ra i nfall rurn:s 011,er imp erv io us su rfaces it does not ha ve time t o soa lk t11to the ground, so it -en d s up enterirng our wa terways i n l!arge quantities .. Th is oft.en r ,esu lts iri in:cr eased fll ooding that ca n da m age homes, busi n esses, .a11d roads. • 5 o rmw ater runo ff is a b ig sour ce o f w ater pollut io n i n our area. Every h ing h at si ts, on o ur ro.ac:ls .an d parking l o s, eventually ru 111 s into ou r streams an d mr,ers w ith ra infa l l. Stormwateir pon<l s allow som e ot t hese poll utants to settle o ut and ii1 t er t hrough t h e grou n . • W ell m aintai n ed pon ds am actually tJ.e am aest het icall y jp leas ing add i i on t o a ne i ghborhood. In addition, e)• ca n pr ovide l,abi1ta for ative sp eci es o,f b irds, reptiifes , a d am p hibi ans, • The r e can be l ega l con seq u en ces of not p roperl y maintain ing yo u r storm w aier die ention fadlit y . Prnv ided by t he Weeks Ba ll Fou n dation and the We1!ks Say N.itional Estuarine Re.search Reserve Thr01.Jgl, collaboration with the (oasta Train·ng ProgtaiTI and local m uni cipal iti es 60 Figure 40 HOA Stormwater Guide Page 2 A H OMEOWNER GUIDE TO STORMWATER DETENTION POND !MAINTENAN:CE ROUTINE MAfNTENANCE Inspedi ons: P'eriocfic:sd,e d u led insp ec ion:s witfi h e attached checklist, an d in spectio n,.s after m aj or rainfa ll e ve n ts, to, check fo.-damage ,& o r e mOl/e d ebris/ trash. Vegetatio n Management: Mov.·-g on a r egul ar-bas is to p.-e\•e 11 . er osi on o r aesthetic. p rob m s. Trcees a11d shrubs sho Id not b e a.I w ed t o grow -, the pan basii . Lim-u s:e o ·' ertilize.-s a11d p-es icid es i ,a , cl ,ar o u d the p o n ds to m in i m ize leac i ng into p on an.di s:ubseq l!l e downstream w ater s. 'Eiros.fon:A p propriat e mowin g e;qui p me n t a 11cl machin ery sh oul d b e u SIE!d oa pond strudu:r,e to avoid e.-osion.. Tr.as h, debris an d l i tter .-e m.oval \ Re m o v al of a 'f d eb ris ca using o bstruc .i'o n.s and esp ecial l y after-every nrn.offproc! c:in g ra-fall e v e . Ge n eral p ickup of d eb r is ill an.di a.mu d the po:n.dl d u -g al l in.s p ec ion.s . Mech ani ca'I Eiq uip m e nt. di eek: l n~J)ection -Of any valves, pumps, fen ce g;it es , lo cks or medianical comp on e s d ring penodic irup edio11 s. Pl a s. for app ropriate i-ep ce mentfrepafr;sho , cl be, m ade a& the 1::i m e of d ocume 11 atio . Stru:ctu ra ·Co m pon ent chec!k: ln.sp ectio , o-f the in et, ou le , and other-:structura l fea res o ,a .-e gu l ar· bas.i s foT ad dition.s o the a nnual Non-Routi e ~ain ten ance l ist. NOIIHK>UTINE MAINTENANCE Ban'k erosfonJ s.tab ili:zal!ion:: is ,critica l to k ee;p effed:iv e g rnl!lnd cover on he e.x p oiSe d pond are as o en sure at lo o se.sedim e lili does 11ot fit I up the pond. In ad d ffion, v eg.etat fon i ncreases i , • a· i o f r unoff, and effectivel y filters pol l uta !>. I areas not vege • at e d shoul d e r-e-•re,getat.ed a d sl:a b ifi z.e d i mmediatel y Sedi1m ent .-em oval!: The secl im e , ac cumula iori shol!II be mmf o .-ed a nd the p-011d depths di.eck.e d a t se veral poin ts. If the d!e pih of the accumula'iecl sedi m en t is greater-than 2_5% o f the oligin!al cle sig • depth, se d im en t shou Id be re moved. Stru:crural Repaii-f R.ep l ac.e m e nt: Over time, even ex c.ell ent s ormwater sl:ru d ur,es ge d am aged a n d ne.e d rep air- and rep l ace m en t. Pl an for e:x pen ses r elaiecl t o, general w eai-a 11d t ,ea rat yea rfy -riterv,al:s . 50 HOW DO VO U PAY FOR AILl TH IS WOFOO The prope rty owne r orth e HOA sh ::1111 1.dl co n sider-es ablist.f11g a111 O&M fo , d .a nd .as::s.es::s annua I f ees fOT m a:im en,an ce. After se veral ye ars of operation witlh • h ese se fees, it m ay b e ecessa ry to i-e-e va l l..l!a t.e m a in ten an c.e oosts foT h e ac a l op.era tio n of h e. pond. ihe• i un should al so contain fu:n-ds for em ergen cy :repai.-s rel ated 'l:o hurricanes o .-oth ei-stoT1T1 eve:nt:s . Re m emlrer: Fum;ticm j ng stormwater systemiS be11efi ,?V,e.f)'O rte i the· commw,j ty w i t'li i mprco ,;ed w ater qioolj zy,, betif!1" ae:ruietfcs, ,alil d d.eaea~d o od i;ng a d po41u ·011. Pro vid ed bJy th.e W eeks Ba y Fo.1m datioo a d the w ea.s Bay ation al Es t uar ine Resiearcl1 ResieTV e Th ro ·h oo llaoora.tion w itlh t he coasta Train i11g Pro.g r.am al'KI l oc al m un icipal it ies. 61 Figure 41 HOA Stormwater Guide Page 3 A HOMEOWNER GUIDE TO STORMW.AlER DETEtJIT ION POND MAINTENAN:CE INSPECTION CHEO<LIST c'.m!:klkc ll51'l'.J <hould bo ,p,cijic I!:! your sit,,, ,iJe.h <H l'.M one pro,,,'d,,:f 01 J'!llll" :nJbdrmk,,.', Opmr:ioo '71d M:,in~r, .oate: ____ oetenl:ion Facili.fy: ________ -'l nsped ed by: _________ Ph©ne: ______ _ TY?!! of :F,u::i f.ity: D Dry Ponid D Wet Pond D o utt TJJ!l'I! of :Irupecliiom D Routin e D PIJISt -Stoml kSSUE PROBLEM NOTED"? 5TEP5 TO BE TAl<EN DATEOF YES or NO COMPl!.ETION Are a[I structura l co mponents woning prrop enyi Is w ater fl owing o ut o ' the ootflow p (i:ie? Are l!h er e any cracks o r ida aged arears on iin fe· O U <»'I p ip es i S?il i,,ay ? W ei ri - Do es: the gr= ne ed ro b e cuu r t1as unwanted ·vegetation grown ewer ~., .. V the OUt!fir»'I i-inlet p ip es i O-,,ie rgrowth of algae noted? I ~ Invas ive plan.ts not:e,d~ --I Ar,eas th.at n eed ·to be ~,: - r eseed ed,lrep lanted l Are l!h e;re :sig)r1 s of ero sfon~ ,1~" Is i:h e;re notkeabf.e sed imentation • ~, the basin: rn th.e irn le 0 OW? s igns, of p,o nution.? (o i&y sheen, foam , etc.) s igns, of va nd al i:s m i s igns of pestsi (B-urrowing,, n esting, fire• ant huls} olhe:r commenl5Jubs.ewation s: ProvTd ed I>)' the w ew Ba y Fo:u ndatioo an d the Weeks !lay .rnonal Es t uarin,e Resiearch Re:s:erve Tfl ro ugh c.ollal>ora,tion wil:ih the Coasta Train in g P ogam al!lld l oca l m un icipal ities 62 Figure 42 HOA Stormwater Guide Page 4 A HOMEOWNER GUIO E TO STORM WA TER DETENT ION PO D MAINTENANC E FAIRH OPE RESOURCES FOR 5IORM\U'ATER QUESTIION5 ~ ·ct,ard Jo h ni;,o lil • cl1 ard .j otinson@fait hop.e3.J .gov (z.5 1) 928 -80C113 .QIJJie EP St ormwat er ProgJ;am https:J/'n•ww.e;pa.govlnpdes p,des-srormwateFprogam !IDEM stormwa.:ei- :/(www.ade m.s:tate•.al.u p rogri!fflSJwate./default.a,t NOAA lhttp:/j'www.no aa.go...-Jr eso UTce -co edio r;s /water sh eds-ffoo cfing-pollu -o ?omDlilSO goeno th,e e cont ent oHb is dornme.it are bas ed! Oil exi ,..-n g i -orma· ,-on from o t he:r s.ro rmwater p rograms. Sp eci al thanks llowing: canon Cit y stormwat er Prog ra m "Maintai ni:ng De,tention IPomf.s" Oregon Depa rtmen.t of T.-a n sp ortatin n , "M amten;an ce R.e,q -ranents -r w at er q uality f eatur es"' c.it)' o ·-Po rtllam l' Oregon , "Stonmwater 'anag emen.t. Faci l[ties Opera tion am::I ,. aime.ian.ce for Pliiv ate ?ropert)' o w ncers Pro ~•id ed l>y th.e w eeks Bay Foun.dat ion an d e w e:m 6a)' ationa! Est ua r in e Resea rch Resen,,e Thro ugh co □at>Oraticm wi1lh ttie Coast.a Tr:a:inin g Pr ogr am aoo <Ka i m un icip.il it ies 63 POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, CONT. ➢ Measurable Goals: 1. One Year Goal: Community Event for Stormwater Education Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department Goal: Facilitate or support community event: hands on event related to post- construction storm water education (such as Earth Day watershed exhibit) Due: December 2020 2. One Year Goal: Creek/Shoreline Assessment by Kayak Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department Goal: Conduct creek or shoreline assessment via kayak to look for pipes, pollutants or sediment discharging into the creek or shoreline, and obstructions in the creek or shoreline. Due: December 2020 Figure 43 Kayak Assessment Criteria, 2018 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ou11ch .Sir~ E of Vala ta acce!'.s Asses.rm tarec,-FlvCri!~ 110rt o Rock Creek and then s.:> th to Sout Bea Park When: Thursc.iy, De-cernber 6, 2018 8·30 a m -11;30 m What did we/ at ? 1 CT rbh:f I l. C,, I Ill c.srr~ture mc,'uo,r1g. cir'/ of <tiop e M54 ~or o! .. rfol/s. 6 oj 13 . •Major O'., rfall # 1 Fly Cre •Mc1oroc..rfo,V HlO 1/ok:•·ro Gu.\'y au fa.\1 •M •llfO:,r:11/f H115ou, Becc Oc• '-5toc Gui/ •Mc;oroutr;,,'( 1112. Endoj Fc;d1ocie A,·e~~ /sou•>-o• ,., I-T p~rJ -5,ac.~ Gull', •Mcc,ro:,• , #l3Govfer('ourt BigMout• 64 7.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 5: POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS ➢ Requirements: Develop and implement a program that will prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants in storm water run-off from municipal activities to the maximum extent practicable. The program elements shall include, at a minimum, the following: An inventory of all municipal facilities that have the potential to discharge pollutants via storm water run-off; Strategies for implementation of BMPs to reduce litter, floatables and debris from entering the MS4 and evaluation of those BMPs annually (including a plan to remove litter, floatable and debris material from the MS4); SOP for municipal activities; program for inspecting municipal facilities for good housekeeping practices; and a training program for municipal staff. More details on these requirements can be found in the general permit. ➢ Responsible Persons: Planning and Zoning Department; Building Department; Public Works Department; Golf Course; Recreation Department; Gas Department; Water and Sewer Department; Electric Department; Police Department; Fire Department; Mechanic Shop; City Hall; Utilities Director of Operations; Community Development; Special Projects Manager ➢ Rationale Statement: The City of Fairhope has many departments within its own authority. Those operated by Public Works are noted, City facilities include: • Mechanic Shop (AL0000324764)-Public Works • Waste Water Treatment Plant (AL0020842) • C & D Landfill (Permit #02-07)-Public Works • Quail Creek Golf Course • Recreation Department • Gas Department • Water and Sewer Department • Electric Department • Public Works / Recycle Facility / Transfer Station • Greenhouse (Nichols Avenue & Public Works) • Police Department • Volunteer Fire Department • City Hall / Civic Center • The Haven (Animal Shelter) • City Marinas: Sea Cliff Drive and Municipal Pier Figure 44 Fairhope Docks Marina, Sea Cliff Drive 65 POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS, CONT. All department heads / directors are responsible for pollution prevention / good housekeeping in each respective department. This is implemented through weekly or monthly staff meetings and training. The Public Works Department Sanitation Officer and the Planning and Zoning Department Code Enforcement Officers periodically monitor the Public Works facility and maintenance / shop areas, to ensure compliance with the City of Fairhope IDDE program. Any deficiencies are reported to the Department Director. If not resolved within a timely manner, inefficiencies are reported to the Mayor for resolution. The City of Fairhope provides garbage, trash and recycling pickup weekly (garbage twice weekly), and this aids in keeping our storm drains clean. Daily street sweeping operations also remove debris from streets and storm drains. The City of Fairhope owns two marinas: Fairhope Docks at the end of Sea Cliff Drive on Fly Creek and the Fairhope Municipal Pier. The Fairhope Docks marina is owned and operated by the City of Fairhope. The Fairhope Municipal Pier marina is leased, together with the building housing a restaurant, and the lessee manages the marina. Both facilities offer boat slips. Both areas have sewage pump out facilities available. Fairhope Docks is following Clean Marina guidelines while undertaking necessary repairs and renovation work. At this time there are no industrial or boat maintenance/repair activities listed for either marina. The City is considering providing dry storage and/or a boatyard. In the case of the boatyard, the lessee will be responsible for acquiring ADEM permitting. These City facilities operate under the following ADEM Permits: 1. Mechanic Shop, 560 South Section Street (AL0000324764) 2. Waste Water Treatment Plant, 300 N. Church Street (AL0020842) 3. C & D Landfill, 555 South Section Street (AL 02-07) ➢ BMPs / Mechanisms for compliance of pollution prevention / good housekeeping: 1. Employee Meetings 2. Pest Management 3. Waste Management Program (Garbage, Trash, Recycling, HHW) 4. Street Cleaning with Street Sweeper 5. Storm Water Project work by City Employees 6. Field Guide for Erosion and Sediment Control on Construction Sites in Alabama, by Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee and Partners 7. Dedicated Wash Racks for Vehicles 8. SOP for Municipal Activities 66 POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS, CONTINUED: BMP # 1: Employee Meetings: Employee meetings are held in most departments monthly (and in some cases weekly), and housekeeping items are addressed throughout the year. BMP # 2: Pest Management: a. Certified Pesticide Applicators: Pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer application is overseen by certified applicators, in the Public Works and Golf Course. Two employees within the City of Fairhope are currently certified through the State of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries as certified pesticide applicators. This specialized training ensures that pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer application on City property is done in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations in the most environmentally friendly method possible. Applicator license (3 year) certifications include: a. Public Works, Landscape Supervisor b. Golf Course Grounds Supervisor c. Newly appointed Parks and Rec Directors will be certified in2020 b. Mosquito Control Program / Source Control: The City of Fairhope Mosquito Control program is a seasonal spray program using a Cedar Oil based spray dispensed road side from a City pick-up truck. The MSDS for the cedar oil spray is available on the City website. The City of Fairhope Public Works Department sprays areas in the city limits weekly during mosquito season. The City of Fairhope Public Works Department maintains a “no spray” list for those residents who prefer not to have their respective right of way areas sprayed. Source control is encouraged. https://www.fairhopeal.gov/departments/public-works/streets-and- construction/mosquito-control Figure 45 Mosquito control information from City of Fairhope website MOSQUITO CO NTROL D ■ D ----.--.... --.. ·~ ..._ ___ .. _....,._ __ .,..._,.._it,,._,..,,,__.._., __.._,._ __ r,...,.._ ................. .... ,-.41111 ... -... ___ ~_..,. _____ ,..., --r»- __ .. _..,l"mJlnt_.,.,...,.,.,._ .. 111~ .......... ~al-•N_,..._ "'---.-... ,__..,._.. ........... ~-----... ....__,,,._.., __ _ •lft---lQ· ... -~-~•-"'II'._,._.,.,.. ____ ""' --~i.i.--...,.rn.._.,111 _ _,_, __ ~•~-."""-.-, _.....,~-~--~-)'"ll'-<I_I_Jlo9t-....----- ~ .. --,~••lfl'...,_ __ I-< __ •~-~--__ _._..,_,._ __ .... ___ .... __. ... _....,._ ... .......,.,,,, ....... .,_~ ..... --....... __ .. ___ ._ ....... _ .. ...,_~-----~-- n,.,c._,.,J,_r, __ n.,_. _____ .,_~---=---~ -·--................. ~ .... --....... _,, .. _ .. _..,. fflP #tWtt ►r•een9iteeJh!K':'Pl!1SNd .. ...,.... ___ ,._..,_,,,_,(; _______ _,,, ___ _ ........... -~ ... -~-19"~- f!',,t--4q'_.,..ltlff-:~.,,-r> ..... "N')''l'f0tl-"IIJ-.14---M".--fll'q,, -.Gorw_,,,q.., __ i,, __ ,,,,,,,, __ _. ____ 0''1' ...... -•..i,....<slhl.,__,.,, _ __.,.,_i;.p.,.._•IOha_. __ ....,,__""..,......, _.,.,_&,-~----...... -.o!<.....,..d--~-.. -•--• ~ .... 1.,.,,..........,......,_...,""_~ ... -r,i_,. ...... -.... ,,.,-..w. ...... --ff-('111'"''•-"'-or;,_><i', _____ ,., __ 1'",f __ ..,_ -~--...... .e,1,a_.,. ... ..,._,.......,._ .. .,._ ___ .., , ... _ __,,,_..., ... _~---"-•-• .. -~ ........ _ ... ~ -~-"""'"' ___ , ... _,. ..,.._.._, 'ft5\,;o-,l.r.'"•----~-.,_-_____ 't-... 1, __ , ___ .. '""""""-l!W~,,.,.,_ 67 POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS, CONTINUED: BMP # 3: Waste Management Program: Garbage, Trash and Recycling Pickup: Recycling is picked up weekly, curbside for residents and commercial businesses. Based on recent years averages, about 1,500 tons of material are recycled annually (paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and metals). Yard waste is picked weekly from residents and placed in the City yard waste pile (at 555 South Section Street) for mulching, grinding or land reclamation efforts. Based on recent years’ averages, about 30,000 cubic yards of yard waste (organic) material are removed annually from residential right of ways, contributing to keeping the storm drains clear from debris. Garbage pickup is offered two times per week for residents, and up to five times per week for commercial businesses. Based on recent years’ averages, about 9,000 tons of garbage are removed and disposed of in the Baldwin County sanitary Magnolia Landfill. There is a drop off site at the Public Works facility for trash, HHW and recycling. There is also a Transfer Station for garbage. Recycling Facility / HHW: The Sanitation Officer (Public Works) is responsible for overseeing these areas are kept clean and ensures there is no illicit discharge from these activities. Tires, HHW chemicals, motor oils, electronics and anything that could contribute to an illicit discharge is kept covered, to the maximum extent practical. Residents and businesses are encouraged to recycle. Mechanisms for education include: 1. Mobile Area Earth Day; E-waste recycling event (April) 2. America Recycles Day; E-waste recycling event (November) 3. City website (www.fairhopeal.gov) BMP # 4: Street Sweeper: The City of Fairhope Public Works Department owns two street sweepers. Streets are swept daily in the downtown area, removing sediment and debris from the roadways, and storm drains. Other main streets in the City of Fairhope are swept weekly. BMP # 5: Project work by City Employees: City departments are required to obtain City of Fairhope construction / land disturbance permits (as well as any necessary State and Federal permits) for planned projects; City projects are held to the same standards as other projects. The Code Enforcement Officer (Planning and Zoning Department) and the Building Inspectors (Building Department) ensure that erosion and sediment control on construction projects are done in accordance with City of Fairhope BMP standards (which follow the Alabama Handbook). City of Fairhope crew leaders of right of way and utility work are given the Field Guide for Erosion and Sediment Control on Construction Sites in Alabama as a reference tool. 68 POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS, CONTINUED: BMP # 6: Field Guide For Erosion and Sediment Control on Construction Sites in Alabama, by the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee and Partners, is a pocket size pamphlet available to contractors and other permittees on request in the Building Department. BMP # 7: Dedicated Wash Racks: Vehicle / Equipment Washing: Employees in all departments within the City are instructed to wash vehicles and equipment only in designated areas, which are connected to the City of Fairhope Waste Water Treatment plant. The City currently has seven (7) designated wash rack facilities, which discharge into the Waste Water Treatment plant, within its operation. Wash rack facilities include the main wash rack at Public Works (555 South Section Street), the Transfer Station at Public Works, Founders Park Maintenance Barn (Founders Park, Hwy. 44), and car wash facilities at the Police Department (107 North Section Street) and Fire Stations. Fire Station addresses are: Station #1- 198 S. Ingleside Drive; Station #2- 19875 Thompson Hall Road; and Station #3- 8600 Highway 32 (Airport). Director or department head of each department is responsible for overseeing the proper washing of vehicles and equipment in his / her respective department. The Public Works Department has a “Tire Rinse” station (open grate drain) for the rinsing of mud and sediment from bulldozer tracks and equipment tires. This grate drain has a sediment removal basin, which is cleaned out annually by the Public Works Department. There is signage at this basin stating this is for “Tire Rinsing Only”. Vehicles are not allowed to be washed off here, since this drains directly to Tatumville Gully. Figure 46 Fairhope Public Works and Utilities Warehouse, 555 South Section Street 69 POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS, CONTINUED: BMP # 8: SOP For Municipal Activities: In 2016, Public Works created a Standard Operating Procedure for their activities (revised in 2018): Figure 47 SOP for Municipal Activities Page 1 City of 1F airhap e, Al\a ,bama D I , J 2Ci/'lOU!! tnil I u11nf!! !"'11111,n Cl CIUt ',!SJ ~rel' , 1;;, ~•Is ·e,lTe r 1,1 ~ !II.I wn rro l si;-.d imenl Al 1t1l,_ OtJ • ~., e-e rl:! l:lli"' '1!~ o 1t! ron,s i~'!!111> ro th"' 1tte11tiu,1 1Jf1t1., upe,, •i•cr ot 10<J'l'ircl1m.,n il4 1 1 , ik ch dul(Jo lhf!-_ ll. k im,d by r ~II ciif ""'l,Td1:.h c , le · ',IJI .,,; ihruu1!Jlr a sac. li-.,atlo.g l.;!11"'" ., ill pum11 h irl:ilit d_ 3 • r" I~ llh!r-ed lilt!) iii;, ll!lty 3 n,;-s!l!!ltL e \'(h>t> ..-., le"'""' Efa lie Ji'i'/' purntula!::,.di:ll ri,;. 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Sanitation Officer) Due: December 2020 3.New Commercial Pesticide Applicators License to be acquired Responsible Party: Parks and Recreation Director appointed in Oct. 2019 Goal: Commercial applicator’s license Due: December 2020 Two to Five Year Goal: 1. Recertify Pesticide Applicator’s License #2002077 Responsible Party: Golf Course Supervisor Goal: Renew Commercial Applicator’s License Due: December 2021 2. Recertify Pesticide Applicator’s License #2002057 Responsible Party: Public Works Landscape Supervisor Goal: Renew Commercial Applicator’s License Due: December 2021 RESOLUTION NO: 2019-02 A RESOLUTION AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION H. MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY PROJECTS OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS WHEREAS, Alabama Code Section 11-52-31, expressly authorizes a municipal planning commission to adopt subdivision regulations governing the subdivision of land within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission desires to amend the Subdivision Regulations as hereinafter provided. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows: 1. Article IV, Section H. Multiple Occupancy Projects of the Subdivision Regulations is hereby revised to read as follows: H. MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY PROJECTS: 1. Any project that will involve or otherwise result in three (3) or more units (whether contiguous or otherwise) being constructed on real property for occupancy, regardless of the form or type of ownership or right of possession of said units, unless otherwise regulated by these Regulations in another Article and/or Section hereof, shall comply with the following terms and conditions of this Section H. 2. The Subdivider shall submit to the Planning Commission via the City of Fairhope Planning Department a preliminary plat and plans for such project, which must, at a minimum, comply with the following requirements: (a) Each preliminary plat and plans shall comply with the storm water requirements of Article V, Section F hereof. (b) Each preliminary plat and plans shall comply with the traffic requirements of Article IV, Section C 1(h) hereof. (c) Any and all improvements constructed in connection with the project shall be constructed strictly in accordance with Article VI hereof. (d) The minimum setback for any building(s) constructed in connection with a project from the property lines shall be twenty feet (20’) on all sides for unzoned property. Property within City of Fairhope’s corporate limits shall comply with the minimum set back requirements of the City of Fairhope Zoning Ordinance. (e) No building or other improvement to be constructed in connection with a project shall exceed thirty-five feet (35’) in height for unzoned property. The 20 foot minimum setback requirement may be increased by the Planning Commission based on the size of the building, the location of the driveways, and other factors. Property within the City of Fairhope corporate limits shall comply with the height requirements of the City of Fairhope Zoning Ordinance. (f) Each preliminary plat and plans shall otherwise conform to the terms of Article I, Section A hereof. (g) Each preliminary plat and plans shall comply with the greenspace requirements of Article V, Section C. hereof. (h) Each preliminary plat and plans shall comply with the tree protection requirements of Article V, Section D.5.a(9)-(11). 3. Each preliminary plat and plans shall be submitted for review and decision in accordance with the requirements of Article IV, Section C, and the final plat and plans shall be submitted for review and decision in accordance with Article IV, Section D. 4. The filing fee for any project regulated in accordance with this Section H of this Article IV shall be the same as the filing fee for an application for a Minor Subdivision for four (4) or fewer units, or a Major Subdivision for five (5) or more units. 5. PROCEDURE EXCEPTION – For Multiple Occupancy Projects which include four (4) or fewer units and no new streets or rights-of-way and no new utility mains are required, application for simultaneous preliminary and final approval may be made to the Planning Commission. Submittals shall in all other respects meet the minimum requirements of these regulations. DULY ADOPTED this ___ day of ________________, 2020. ______________________________ Lee Turner, Chairman Attest: ______________________________ Emily Boyett, Secretary Summary of Request: Public hearing to consider the request of Catherine Alba owner and applicant for a 2-l ot minor subdivision. The property is lo cated on the east side of County Road 3 just south of Rose Bishop Lane. The subject property is approximately 2.72 acres and the app licant desires to divid e the property into two residential l ots. The proposed Lot 1 is approximately 2.09 acres {90,605 square feet) and has an existing dwelling on the property. The proposed Lot 2 is approximately 0.63 acres (27,750 square feet). Comments: The subject property is in Fairhope's Extra Territorial Jurisdiction and therefore must follow Fairhope's Subd ivision Regulations. The proposed subdivision accord in g to Fairhope's Subdivision Regulations is a minor subd ivision and has been reviewed accordingly. Fairhope's Subdivision Regu l ations Article VI Section D requires the provision of sidewalks along all streets in the Planning Jurisdiction of Fairhope. The preliminary plat does not illustrate sidewa lks and therefore the app licant is requesting a waiver. The proposed subdivision does not include the building of any infrastructure or improvements therefore a tree protection plan, landscape p lan , and other criteria required for a major subdivision is not applicab l e. The proposed subdivision did not trigger a traffic study. Concerning storm water runoff none of the existing flow patterns will be changed by this replat. Water services wi ll be provided by the City of Fairhope. Power is supp lied by Baldwin County EMC. It sh ou ld be pointed out that the applicant will have individual septic tanks, wh i ch requires the Health Department's approval. Waiver Request: Article VI Section D. Sidewalks requirement in the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations which states, "sidewalks shall be installed on all streets within the planning jurisdiction of the City of Fairhope." The applicant has provided a letter stating the following regarding the request for a sidewalk waiver: There are not any existing within miles to this property. The closest sidewalk is to the south along U.S Hwy 98 over 9,300 feet to the South and over 4. 75 miles to the North. We have added a ten-foot sidewalk easement along the front of the lots in the event that if needed there will be enough room to place sidewalks along the road. A. WAIVER STANDARDS: {Staff response in purple) Waivers may be granted where the Planning Commission finds that the foll owing conditions exist: l. An extraordinary hardship may result from strict comp liance with these regulations due to unusual topographic or other physical cond itions of the l and or surrounding area not generally app li cable to other land areas. Article VI Section D. -Sidewalks: Though no hardship is presented, currently there are no sidewalks in t he nearby vicinity. However, the applicant is proposing to allow a 10' sidewalk easement thus a sidewalk can be constructed in the future if needed. 2. The condition is beyond the control of the sub-divider. Article VI Section D. -Sidewalks: Not applicable for this individu al case . 2 SD 20 .01 Point Clear Pond -January 6, 2020 3. The requested waiver will not have the effect of nullifying the purpose and intent of the regulations, the Zoning Ordinance, or the Comprehensive Plan . Article VI Section D. -Sidewalks: Staff finds that this waiver will not nullify the intent of the regulations because the existing character of the surrounding properties is such t hat there are no sidewalks . However, the applicant has provided additional space for the construction of a sidewalk, if needed. 4. The waiver is the minimum deviation from the required standard necessary to relieve the hardship; Article VI Section D. -Sidewalks: Because property is allocated for future construction for sidewalks, the waiver would be a minimal deviation from the required standard. 5. The waiver shall not have an adverse effect on adjacent landowners, or future landowners, or the public; Article VI Section D. -Sidewalks: No, the waiver shall not have adverse effects. 6. The waiver is necessary so that substantial justice is done. Article VI Section D. -Sidewalks: Staff is neutral on this standard. The subdivision regulations contain the following criteria in Article IV.B.2. Approval Standards: "2. Consistency with Plans, Regulations and Laws -The Planning Commission shall not approve the subdivision of land if the Commission makes a finding that such land is not suitable for platting and development as proposed, due to any of the following: a. The proposed subdivision is not consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, and/or the City's Zoning ordinance, where applicable; • Not applicable b. The proposed subdivision is not consis t ent with the City's Comprehensive Plan or a ny other plan or program for the physical development of the City including but not limited to a Master Street Plan, a Parks Plan, a Bicycle Plan, a Pedestrian Plan, or the Capital Improvements Program; • Not applicable c. The proposed subdivision is not consistent with these Regulations; • Meets d. The proposed subdivision is not consistent with other applicable state or federal laws and regulations; or • Meets e. The proposed subdivision otherwise endangers the health, safety, welfare or property within the planning jurisdiction of the City.,, • Meets Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of SD 20.01 conditional upon the approval of a sidewalk waiver. 3 SD 20.01 Point Clear Pond -Janua ry 6, 2020 Summary of Request: Public hearing to consider the request of Goodwyn, Mills, Cawood, LLC on behalf of the Retirement Systems of Alabama for preliminary plat approval of Battles Trace Phase 7, a 38-lot major subdivision. The property is approximately 18 .8 acres and is located on the east side of Colony Drive just north of County Road 34 (a.k.a. Battles Road} with the smallest lot 8,125 S.F. and largest lot 15,933 S.F. SITE DA'l'A TAX PARCEL NO . 05-46-09 -30-0-000-078.143 TOTAL SITE AREA= 18.77 ACRES± (817,552 S.F.±) TOTAL NUMBER OF LOTS = 38 SMALLEST LOT = 0. 19 ACRES± (8,125 S.F.±) LARGEST LOT = 0.37 ACRES± (15,933 S.F.±) TOTAL COMMON AREA = 9.33 ACRES± (406,21 4 S.F.±) GREENSPACE = 8.49 ACRES± (369,816 S.F.±) TOTAL LINEAR FEET OF STREET = 1,109.61 FEET GROSS DENSITY = 2.02 UNITS PER ACRE ZONING TR -TOURIST RESOR T (LR/MR) ZONING REQUIREMENTS • 1 O' FRONT SETBACK • 5' REAR SETBACK • NO SIDE SETBACK DEDICATED EASEMENTS • 1 O' UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG ALL ROAD SIDE LOT LINES UTILITIES POWER SEWER WATER TELE GAS -RIVIERA UTILITIES -FAIRHOPE WATER & SEWER -FAIRHOPE WATER & SEWER -AT&T -FA IRHOPE GAS Comments: 2 The subject property is part of the TR District and if approved will be the next phase of Battles Trace. The TR District requires that the overall gross density for residential areas shall be no greater than 3.5 units per gross area and the TR District shall provide at least 20% open/green space. Both conditions are met. 8.49 acres of green space are being shown for this phase resulting in approximately 45%. Most of which is wooded and will convey a majority of the upstream offsite storm water to the detention pond. Drainage is handled on site and travels across other RSA owned property until finally discharged into Mobile Bay . Inlets and underground drainage pipes will direct the storm water to the large detention pond that was constructed in Phase 6 . The design of the pond included future phases of development beyond phase 6 . Eleven LID techniques were implemented to treat the storm water runoff at the time of development of phase 6 and three additional techniques were added for this subdivision. Row of widths are consistent with previous phases and the overall conceptual Master Plan. SD 20.02 Battles Trace, Phase 7 -January 6, 2020 The subdivision regulations contain the following criteria in Article IV.8.2 . Approval Standards. 112. Consistency with Plans, Regulations and Laws -The Planning Commission shall not approve the subdivision of land if the Commission makes a finding that such land is not suitable for platting and development as proposed, due to any of the following: 3 a. The proposed subdivision is not consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, and/or the City's Zoning ordinance, where applicable; • Meets b. The proposed subdivision is not consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan or any other plan or program for the physical development of the City including but not limited to a Master Street Plan, a Parks Plan, a Bicycle Plan, a Pedestrian Plan, or the Capital Improvements Program; • Meets c. The proposed subdivision is not consistent with these Regulations; • Meets d. The proposed subdivision is not consistent with other applicable state or federal laws and regulations; or • Meets e. The proposed subdivision otherwise endangers the health, safety, welfare or property within the planning jurisdiction of the City. 11 • Meets Recommendation: Staff recommends approval SD 20.02 Battles Trace Phase 7 with the following conditions: 1. Add general note to plat that Operations and Maintenance Plan for Phase 6 of Battles Trace included the infrastructure for Phase 7 Battles Trace. SD 20.02 Battles Trace, Phase 7 -January 6, 2020 Article IV, Section.D. l.b. (16) Fin a l Plat and Final Plans s howi ng all in formation re quired by and meeting requirements of Aliicle IV. Section C.1. and the following additional infonnation: (16) Digital or video image(s) with date and time sta mp of storm drains to ensure drainage structures are undamaged and free of debri s and sediment. □N IA I □Accepted i lZIRevise and Resubmit per comments Article IV, Section.D. l .b. (15) (continued) Comments: Not furnished -this may be submitted by the contractor. The EOR verified via follow -up correspondence that as-built drawings will be submitted to the Public Works Director and include the appropriate engineer's certification. As a condition of approval, the plat will be signed once as-builts are delivered as well as the inspection video required by this section. This procedure is allowed for subject development because the drainage improvements are furnished by the City of Fairhope, but designed but designed by the EOR. Resolution 3472-19 , adopted July 22 , 2019 by the Fairhope City Council awarded a contract to Blade Construction LLC to provide drainage improvements at the southern terminus of N. Mobile Street. Article JV, Section.D.l.b.(1 7) Final Plat and Final Plan s s howing a ll information required by and meeting requirements of Atiicle IV., Section C.1. and the following additional infonnation: ( 17) Maintenance Plan for maintenance of detention faci Ii ties during development and documents providing for cont inued maintenance after compl et ion of deve lopment and sale of all lots. Such documents running as a covenant with the lands . Note the five (5) vea r inspection cycle in lieu of three (3) years. IZINI A with comments I □Accepted I □Rev ise and Resubmit per comments Cross Referen ce: Article V, Section F.3 .a.(3) Comments: No retention or detention.facilities were installed by this development. Article I V, Section. D.l. b. (J 8) Final Plat and Final Plans s how ing a ll in fo1111atio n required by and meeting requirements of A11icl e IV ., Section C. l. and the following additional information: ( 18)The engineer shall perform the s upervi s ion of construction; t he final plat s ha ll ha ve the following engineer's certification: "ENGINEER'S CERTI FICATE' "I, the undersi gned , a Registe red E ngineer in t he State of Alabama hold ing Certificate Number ___ ., hereby cetiify that l have desi gned the within improvements in conformity with applicable codes and laws and with the principal s of good engineering practice . I further certify that I have observed the construction of the within improvements that the same conforms to my design, that the within is a tru e a nd accurate re prese ntation of improvements as installed and that said improvements are here by recomm ended for acceptance by th e City of Fairhope, Alabama. Project Engineer Date Name of Project to w hich t he Ce1iificate Applies Plans which are certified consist of Page __ thru __ , each of w hich bears by seal and signature.' □NI A I IZ!Accepted with comments I □Rev is e and Resubmit per comments Article Iv, Section.D.1.b .(18) (continued) Comments: The EOR verified via follow-up correspondence that as- built drawings will be submitted to the Public Works Director and include the engineer's ce11ification required by this section. As a condition of approval, the plat will be signed once as-builts containing this certification are provided. 4 SD 20.03 Resubdivision of Lot 4 Echo Bay-January 6, 2020 Article IV, Section.D.J.b.(19) Final Plat and Final Plans showing all infomrntion required by and meeting requirements of Article IV., Section C. I. and the following additional inforn,ation : (19) All final plan s submitted on a digital copy of all plans in an ADOBE PDF format. □N IA I □Accepted I ~Follow-up infonnation required Comments: Staff requests 18 copie!;-of the final plat 1111 I Jx./ i paper fnr i11c/11sio11 i11 the plaJ1ni11g commissioner's packets. Furnished as requested. Article JV, Section D. 7. Recording 7. Recording-Applicant is respon s ible for recording of Plat and approval shall be null and void if the Plat is not recorded within six.rty days after the date of final approval; provided, however, that the Commission may, on finding of good cause, extend that sixty da y period. The applicant shall pro v id e a copy of the recorded plat; failure to do so shall result in the denial of the issuance of the building pennits within the subdivision. □NIA I ~Accepted with comments I □Revise and Resubmit per comments Comments: For the aD1Jlica11 t's information. The subdivision regulations contain the following criteria in Article /V.8.2. "Approval Standards". Each of these criteria is addressed below with either a "meets" or "does not meet" comment. If any of the criteria is not met, a denial will be recommended. Consistency with Plans, Regulations and laws -The Planning Commission shall not approve the subdivision of land if the Commission makes a finding that such land is not suitable for platting and development as proposed, due to any of the following: a. The proposed subdivision is not consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, and/or the City's Zoning ordinance, where applicable; • meets b. The proposed subdivision is not consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan or any other plan or program for the physical development of the City including but not limited to a Master Street Plan, a Parks Plan, a Bicycle Plan, a Pedestrian Plan, or the Capital Improvements Program; • meets c. The proposed subdivision is not consistent with these Regulations; • meets d. The proposed subdivision is not consistent with other applicable state or federal laws and regulations; or • meets e. The proposed subdivision otherwise endangers the health, safety, welfare or property within the planning jurisdiction of the City. 11 • meets 5 SD 20.03 Resubdivision of Lot 4 Echo Bay -January 6, 2020 2) Memorialize acceptance of the approved waiver of Art icle V, Section E.3.a . accepted via approval of Case number SD 19.18, reflected on the final plat as follows: a. Proposed lot three may be accessed from the southern terminus of N. Mobile St. via the proposed 15' private access easement . b. The existing unpaved southern terminus of N. Mobile Street shall remain unpaved to prese rve t he aesthetics of the existing neighborhood, but include the drainage improvements described in condition of approval "1" above. 7 SD 20.03 Resubdivision of Lot 4 Echo Bay-January 6, 2020