Shelley Septic Tanks-Public Records Request 53853





Update:

 This came in from Nick Cooper this afternoon: Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. As we looked into your concern with Shelly’s Septic, it was determined that Shelly’s property is located outside of Lake Ola’s drainage basin (see map below). Shelly’s runoff flows south through a retention pond that is owned by Orange County and then continues through a constructed wetland that is owned by St. Johns River Water Management District. From there, water continues to flow south towards Lake Apopka.

 I'll write a separate post on this topic. 
Below you'll find the e-mail I received today from Orange County's Code Enforcement Public Records Coordinator. They found no record of zoning violations. I am scratching my head on this response. As I look out on Lake Ola, I'm reminded of how the water is less clear than in previous years and how the lake seems to be nutrient full. I wonder how long it will be as clear as it is now. I am convinced that runoff of some kind is causing this, and hmm, Shelley's has been noticed by the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation for control of its stormwater runoff. Of course, there could be other causes but it doesn't appear that they've had any zoning violations even as they violate their permits. View that letter here. 

In the past Shelley's Septic Tanks was found in violation of laws regarding the proper operation of their business and was involved in court action due to this. (Refer to the documents regarding this here.) 

This, people, is why we need to write e-mails and copy them to the e-mail address list at the bottom of this post. Shelley's Septic Tanks has currently been served notice by the Florida State Department of Environmental Protection for violating state requirements. I've posted the e-mail from them at the very bottom of this post below the e-mail list. We need our concerns documented and easily findable by the citizens of Tangerine, Zellwood, and other nearby neighborhoods. It seems as if we have to actively advocate for the quality of our lives, our bodies of water, and our air, or no one else will. 





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James David Shelley Jr., President Shelley's Septic Tank, IncPO Box 249Zellwood, Florida 32798-0249 bshelley@shelleysseptic.comRe: Warning LetterShelley's Septic Tanks BTFNPDES ST FLR05H122 DW FLA016177 Orange County
Dear Mr. Shelley:FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF Environmental ProtectionCENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICE 3319 MAGUIRE BLVD., SUITE 232 ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32803Ron DeSantisGovernorJeanette NuñezLt. GovernorNoah ValensteinSecretarypage1image3934318416 page1image3830133184
February 11, 2020page1image3932138448
A Compliance Evaluation Inspection and Complaint Inspection were conducted at your facility on January 30, 2020 and February 10, 2020, respectively. During these inspections, possible violations of Chapter 403, F.S Chapter 62-621.300, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Chapter 62-640.400, F.A.C. were observed.During the inspections Department personnel noted the following:NPDES Stormwater FLR05H122Multiple deficiencies were noted in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP) and Best Management Practices (BMP) plan at the facility.Documentation of annual stormwater training for employees was not available at thetime of inspection.Documentation of Annual Comprehensive Site Compliance Evaluation (ACSCE) wasnot available at the time of inspection.Wastewater FLA016177• At the time of the inspections, Department personnel noted objectionable odorsleaving the boundaries of the facility along Willow Street.floridadep.govShelleys Septic Tanks BTF, Facility ID No.:FLA016177 &FLR05H122 Warning LetterPage 2 of 2February 11, 2020Violations of Florida Statutes or administrative rules may result in liability for damages and restoration, and the judicial imposition of civil penalties, pursuant to Sections 403.121, 403.161 Florida StatutesPlease contact Jenny E. Farrell, at 407-897-4173, within 3 days of receipt of this Warning Letter to arrange a meeting to discuss this matter. The Department is interested in receiving any facts you may have that will assist in determining whether any violations have occurred. You may bring anyone with you to the meeting that you feel could help resolve this matter.Please be advised that this Warning Letter is part of an agency investigation, preliminary to agency action in accordance with Section 120.57(5), Florida Statutes. We look forward to your cooperation in completing the investigation and resolving this matter.Sincerely,Aaron Watkins, DirectorCentral DistrictFlorida Department of Environmental ProtectionAW/nh/dsEnclosures:cc: Rick Donohue, rdonohue@shelleysseptic.com Jenny Farrell, FDEPPhil Kane, FDEP

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