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„.. which is a part of this project and, in particular, an explanation
of the amenity area which will contain recreational facilities
for the entire project. It was indicated that th^ open -space
shall be under the control of a Homeowners Association which
will be responsible for the continued maintenance thereof.
Mr. Bryant then discussed in detail thn finding which states that, "No part of the proposed
development shall be so located or operated as to create a nuisance in nearby residential areas."
He explained that the type of housing proposed for this project is completely compatible with
adjoining housing since it is all single-family detached and that indeed the quality of this
development will be equal to or substantially exceed the quality of other projects in the area. It,
therefore, could not be constructed to be a nuisance to any nearby residential areas.
Mr. Bryant closed by making a statement based on his professional expertise and background that
the evidence presented did indeed qualify this project for approval under the Finding Statements of
the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Dale C. Stewart was then called and presented his credentials to Chairman Pope. They were
marked as Exhibit P-6.
Mr. Stewart also presented the following exhibits:
P-7. N.C. Division of Environmental Management letter;
P-8. Review comments;
P-9. Results of tests at Parks Farm, another project using
this type of sewage treatment; a jar containing water
that had been through the treatment process at Parks Farm.
" Mr. Stewart stated that the water and sewage treatment systems would be constructed in
accordance with all state, federal and local laws. He presented letters showing the extent of
current review and further stated that additional reviews by the local health department and
appropriate state agencies were ongoing. He stated that only single family residences which
discharge domestic sewage would be served by the systems. No industrial or commercial wastes would
be processed in the sewage treatment facility.
Mr. Stewart spent considerable time explaining the mechanics of the sewage treatment plant.
The system would be a centralized gravity fed collection system with two pump stations to convey
waste waters in a closed system to the treatment plant. The processes used would be aerobic and not
anaerobic and as such would not create odor problems. No sludge would be disposed of on the site.
He discussed the buffering that is shown on the proposed plan and discussed the noise that is
created by the fans, and said the fans were equipped with silencers to eliminate as much noise as
possible. He pointed out on the diagram that the system would be mostly underground, which would
act as a buffer for noise from the plant. He discussed the backup plan for the sewage treatment
plant. He explained the automatic telephone dialing system that automatically dials the Mid -South
service in the event the sewage system ceases to operate. Mid -South is the private utility company
which will own and operate the plant. During the interim period resulting in a breakdown of the
sewage treatment plant, the backup until would be activated.
Mr. Stewart also discussed the auxiliary power unit that would be activated in case of a power
outage. He also pointed out that the capacity of the sewage treatment plant is 80,000 gallons,
which is adequate for the number of residences that are planned for the project, he said.
Mr. Stewart addressed their proposal to abandon the present sewage treatment plant that is
x presently located in the Castaway Shores and to utilize the proposed system. They plan to retain
the discharge point that is presently in existence for the Castaways Shores plant, if such is
c allowed by state regulatory authorities. He explained that the new sewage treatment plant to be
constructed would be technically superior to the old plant and would have additional processes to
better treat the effluent and monitor the plant's operation. Further, the buffering and noise
control would he better. Mr. Stewart stated that the effluent discharged would be of higher quality
than the water currently in the lake. It would have a higher oxygen content. He stated that the
added treatment processes were done to protect the quality of water in Lake Norman.
Following Mr. Stewart's presentation, Chairman Pope stated he had reviewed Mr. Stewart's cre-
dentials and would establish for the record that he was a professional qualified to speak as an
expert on the matter before the board.
Chandler Bryan inquired why the plant was an 80,000 gallon capacity when the discharge applica-
tion was for 125,000 gallons. Mr. Stewart replied that initially they were not certain how many
units they would be able to place on the property. Because of this information not beino available,
they decided to apply for a sewage treatment plant that would be adequate to handle the maximum
number of units that could be placed on the property. When the plan was finally completed and they
resolved that they would place 195 units on the property, and it was determined that an 80,000
gallon capacity plant would be adequate to handle the sewage treatment.
Larry Hedrick inquired if the sewage treatment plant would be gravity fed, and Mr. Stewart said
part would be gravity fed and part would be done through a lift station.
Mr. Rick Howard inquired about the sewage treatment plant presently located at Castaway Shores,
asking if anyone had visited this site recently. He advised that it would be a good idea to visit
the site.