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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-01A HenryNCDEE R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart Governor Secretary April 6, 2015 CERTIFIED MAIL 7012 3460 0002 0625 5313 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mildred Henry 160 Bethel Fishing Center Road Hertford, North Carolina 27844 RE: CAMA MINOR VIOLATION #015-01A Dear Mrs. Henry: This letter is in reference to the Notice of Violation dated February 16, 2015, that Field Specialist Lynn Mathis, issued to you for unauthorized development at 154 Bethel Center Road, in Perquimans County. Unauthorized development included the construction of a 12' x 18' storage building, an 8' x 12' lean-to roof attached to the dwelling, an 8' x 10' uncovered deck, and a chain link fence within 75' of normal water level along a man-made canal off of the Yeopim River. The violation involved the Estuarine Shoreline, which is an Area of Environmental Concern designated by the Coastal Resources Commission. Based upon the site visit conducted on April 2, 2015 by Lynn Mathis, the restoration requested is complete. The Coastal Area Management Act provides that a civil assessment plus investigative costs may be assessed for any minor violation. It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to assess a civil penalty for all violations in order to recover some of the costs of investigating violations and/or to compensate the public for any damage to its natural resources. Under the rules of the Coastal Resources Commission, a proposed civil penalty in the amount of $227.00 is appropriate for this violation. You may expeditiously resolve this matter prior to the assessment of a formal civil penalty by accepting responsibility for the violation and paying the amount proposed above. In order to do this, you must: (1) sign one of the attached copies of an "Agreement to Pay Civil Assessment;' (2) attach a check or money order for $227.00 made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR); and, (3) return the signed agreement and payment to this office in the enclosed, self- addressed envelope within ten (10) days of your receipt of this letter. Upon deposit of your check in the Department's account, you will receive a Notice of Compliance officially closing this enforcement action. If you do not send a signed agreement and payment to this office within ten (10) days, the Director of the Division of Coastal Management will formally assess a civil penalty against you. You will then have the opportunity to request a hearing on the penalty or request remission of the penalty. RECEIVED APR 131015 pcM-MHo CITY 1367 US 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Phone: 252-264-39011 FAX: 252-264-3723 ; internal: www,nocoastaimanagement.net An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer Mildred Henry April 6, 2015 Page 2 of 3 Thank you for your time and cooperation in resolving this important matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (252) 264-3901. Sincerely, Frank Jennings District Manager NC Division of Coastal Management Enclosure cc: Foy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM Lynn Mathis, Field Specialist, DCM Virgil Parrish, Chief Bldg. Inspector, Perquimans County rMildred Henry April 6, 2015 Page 3 of 3 CAMA VIOLATION #15.01A Mildred Henry AGREEMENT TO PAY PROPOSED CIVIL ASSESSMENT I understand that the staff of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources will propose the assessment of a civil penalty in the amount of $227.00 against me for violation of the Coastal Area Management Act, NCGS 113A-100 et sec, committed on or near my property 154 Bethel Fishing Center Road in Perquimans County, North Carolina. In order to resolve this matter with no further action or expense on my part, I accept responsibility for the violation as described in the Notice of Violation letter dated February 16, 2015, and agree to pay the proposed civil assessment of $227,00. DATE SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER 1367 US 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Phone: 252-264-3901 \ FAX'. 252-264-3723 ; Internet: www,nccoastaimanagement.net An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer RECEIVED APR 1 12015 gQM1 ttlWa CITY ` DCM ENFORCEMENT TRACKING REPORT Field Specialist �,Ntt �V�Q%ms Issuer Ar Violation Case No. P A 15 —!�/ le LPO A�Ort�E ❑ Violated Permit No. LPJ (if applicable) Violation Description Was activity permittable? Yes / No Initial Discovery Date /,6�yth,µ /$>yj-Q- Violation Description /�CCK AA/9.�-rr�N 7 3��7n2�E Iel%4G. 6v �o ��2iLtr� /RJ '25`Aa— ---d "P] 4WAL—' a kee>7e --- - ----- Respondent Information Prior CAMA or D/F Violations: Yes / No Respondent Name(s) 1*44 el;, A. C%NLoe-V Flyew Contacmr) Address I&P &g1w AfAge, aI A City �[7c-"%� � State d Zip 2wyt' Phone # yu✓ - SYb 3 Fax # Email Violation Type: Project Type: Authorizations Required: Site Visits Respondent Site Visits Respondent Present Present ® No Permit Private(Community ❑ Major CAMA ? ❑ ❑ Permit Condition ❑ Govt./Public Minor ❑ D&F ❑ Expired Permit ❑ Commercial ❑ General ii /�;� ❑ k"t>2eP�i�—��b— ❑ ❑ Inconsistent w/ Rules Tier Level: � II III Violation Location and Site Description Project Location: County Street Address/ State Road/ Lot #(s) /Sy Ift'7j/az %AS/i7rl( &Ai& AAA Subdivision Cfly ZIP 27QPeje Phone # ( _). River Basin ��ja7t��ev �fnlK Adj. Wtr. Body Closest Maj. Wtr. Body NOV Date CNOV Date Penalty Assessment Sent to Respondent Date Rcvd. by Dist. Mgr. Date Assessment Extended Yes No cZ[},t d/iJ Initial Req. Comp. Date Date Comp. Observed App./Permit Fee Penalty Willful/Intent. Continuing Lat/Long 360535 .59 'Al ;7/,Y7 3Z/f /0 Shoreline Length a � ' of S SAV: u Yes No Sandbags: Not Sure Yes 45 PNA: Yes e5M, Adjacent ORW: Yes (T5 Adjacent Crit. Hab. Yes Ltay Photos Yes (ED OCEIVED Waiver Required Yes ® APO 1 a In DWQ Buffer Area Yes Specify DWQ Buffer if applicable: Aftomwica O ry Extension Granted Yes No Restoration Letter Acceptance Date 7J.0409 Ref. Recomm. Assess. DCM Assess. $ lee. 470 $ ka a $ /u U, Oo $ /Z5, o� $ 9 $ $ $ Total LfZo� 5lS tr Formal Assessments, Appeals and Reductions 1� 4 Date Long Form Submitted Assessment Appealed: Yes No Date Formal CPA Submitted ❑ Penalty modified Final Assessment $ Date Attorney General's Office for Injunction or Formal Collection Date sent to AG ❑ Respondant not responsive to penalty/NOV ❑ Injunction to complete restoration Date Collection Let. Sent Date Demand Let. Sent Violation Activities and Impacts AECs Affected: PTA ) PTA OE Gam OEA PAF IH A N/A PWS: FC: Other: Restoration Required by the Respondent �/ No Wetlands Impacted? Yes6b If yes, which types: SA DS CJ SY Ss SC SP IF JR LS TY BF 404 16yotalz--,eCI //Zl�IMC�C✓i Dimensions in excess of permit/ unauthorized activities Dimensions to restore Final dimensions allowed Actually restored Development Activities RECEIVED Habitat Description - NOTES: I/Ly//1 .w I, / w , a_ lL L /11111111 / r • �r � i i .n �✓ 1 li �iv I ..ice • / ,� sc l • / / _ << Payment Received $ Date Date Case Closed 3l'L�J/� = ��J7G�y^'✓/car ��2t`i� /�uCri� �1"."' �7i7' MEW North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart Governor Secretary March 24, 2015 Mildred Henry 160 Bethel Fishing Center Road Hertford, North Carolina 27844 RE: RESTORATION DEADLINE EXTENSION CAMA VIOLATION CASE NO. 15-01A Dear Mrs. Henry: This letter confirms the receipt of your written request to extend the time limit for restoring the unauthorized placement of structures within the 75' Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) adjacent to a man-made canal off of the Yeopim River, at your property located at 154 Bethel Fishing Center Road, in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Notice of Violation case number 15-01A was issued to you on February 16, 2015 for the unauthorized work and requested restoration. Based on your March 23, 2015 e-mail and the circumstances surrounding this case, your request to extend the restoration time limit is approved in order to allow you additional time to comply with the request. The restoration time limit is extended to April 12, 2015. Restoration must be performed to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management by the date indicated or provide an explanation for non-compliance and a reasonable request for a time extension. Thank you for your cooperation in resolving this matter. If you have any questions about this or related matters, please call me at (252) 264-3901. Sincerely, Lynn W. Mathis Field Specialist NC Division of Coastal Management Cc: Frank Jennings, District Manager, DCM *.aftoy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator RECEIVED Donna Godfrey, Planner, Perquimans County MAR g 6 yp,j Virgil Parrish, Building Inspector, Perquimans County ace k'He CITY 1367 US 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Phone: 252-264-3901 \ FAX: 252.264-3723 ; Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer A Mathis, Lynn From: mildred henry <mhenry27944@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 9:57 AM To: Mathis, Lynn Subject: Moving storage building Need to extent the time on the remove of storage building. Weather permitting hope to have it move by April 12 Thank You Mildred Henry RECEIVED MAR 2 6 1015 DCM-MHD CITY NCDEE R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor NOTICE OF VIOLATION February 16, 2015 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT No. 7012 3460 0002 0625 5450 Mildred Henry 160 Bethel Fishing Center Road Hertford, North Carolina 27844 Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary RE: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REQUEST TO CEASE UNAUTHORIZED DEVELOPMENT CAMA VIOLATION #15-01A Dear Ms. Henry: This letter confirms that on January 29, 2015, 1 was onsite at your property located at 154 Bethel Fishing Center Road adjacent to a man-made canal off of the Yeopim River located in the community of Bethel, in Perquimans County, North Carolina. The purpose of the visits was to investigate unauthorized development involving the construction of a 12' x 18' storage building, an 8' x 12' lean-to roof attached to the dwelling, an 8' x 10' uncovered deck, and a chain link fence within 75' of normal water level along a man-made canal off of the Yeopim River. This letter also references our meeting on site and at your place of business at the Bethel Fishing Center on February 4, 2015. Information gathered by me for the Division of Coastal Management indicates that you have undertaken minor development in violation of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). No person may undertake Minor Development in a designated Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) without first obtaining a permit from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. This requirement is imposed by North Carolina General Statute (N.C.G.S.) 11 3A-1 18. I have information that indicates you have undertaken or are legally responsible for the construction of a 12' x 18' storage building, an 8' x 12' lean-to roof attached to the dwelling, an 8' x 10' uncovered deck, and a chain link fence on the aforementioned property. This activity took place in the Estuarine Shoreline which is contiguous with the Yeopim River. Estuarine Shorelines are designated as Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC). No CAMA permit was issued to you for work in this area. Based on these findings, I am initiating an enforcement action by issuing this Notice of Violation for violation of the Coastal Area Management Act. I request that you immediately CEASE AND DESIST any further development and contact me about this — matter. A civil assessment of up to $1,000 plus investigative costs may be assessed against any violator. Each day that the development described in this Notice is continued or repeated may constitute a separate violation that is subject to an additional assessment of $1,000. An injunction or criminal penalty may also be sought to enforce any violation in accordance with N.C.G.S. 113A-126. RECEIVED FEB 2 0 7015 1367 US 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Phone: 252-2643901 \ FAX: 252-264-3723 Internet: www.nocoastaimanagement.net ~ An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mildred Henry February 16, 2015 Page 2 of 3 It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to assess a civil penalty plus investigative costs against all violations. This is done to recoup some of the costs of investigating the violation and/or to compensate the public for any damage to its natural resources. The amount assessed will depend upon several factors, including the nature and area of the resources that were affected and the extent of the damage to them. Based upon the North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Subchapter 07H. State Guidelines for Areas of Environmental Concern the 12' x 18' storage building and the 8' x 12' lean-to roof attached to the dwelling are not consistent with Section .0209(d)(2), which states: "All development projects, proposals, and designs shall limit the construction of impervious surfaces and areas not allowing natural drainage to only so much as is necessary to adequately service the major purpose or use for which the lot is to be developed. Impervious surfaces shall not exceed 30 percent of the AEC area of the lot unless the applicant can effectively demonstrate through innovative design that the protection provided by the design would be equal to or exceed the protection by the 30 percent limitation." Therefore, I am requesting that you undertake one of the following options: 1) Remove the 8' x 12' lean-to and the 12' x 18' storage building from within 75' of the water, or, 2) submit an engineered plan effectively demonstrating that the protection provided by the design will equal or exceed the protection provided by the 30 percent limitation. Please refer to the enclosed Restoration Agreement. If you intend to cooperate with my request, please sign one of the attached Restoration Agreements and return it to me in the enclosed, self-addressed envelope within ten (10) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to comply with this request or respond back to this office prior to the requested deadline with an acceptable schedule for compliance will be interpreted as a refusal to cooperate and will result in a Notice of Continuing Violation, as well as a court injunction being sought ordering compliance. The relevant statutes and regulations are available from this office, and I am willing to assist you in complying with the requirements of these laws. A site inspection will be made in the near future to determine whether this REQUEST TO CEASE AND DESIST has been complied with. I request that you contact me immediately. Thank you for your time and cooperation in resolving this important matter. If you have any questions about this or related matters, please call me at (252) 264-3901. Upon completion of the restoration as requested in the Restoration Plan Agreement to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management, you will be notified as to the amount of the civil assessment for undertaking development without first obtaining the proper permit(s) and development that is inconsistent with Coastal Resources Commission rules. Sincerely, '�_ .", Lynn W. Mathis Field Specialist NC Division of Coastal Management RECEIVED ENCLOSURES FEB 2 0 1015 "M-M 9 ern Cc: Frank Jennings, District Manager, DCM boy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM - .., Mildred Henry February 16, 2015 Page 3 of 3 RESTORATION PLAN For Mildred Henry Property CAMA Violation No. 15-01A Property located at 154 Bethel Fishing Center Road, Perquimans County I am requesting that you undertake one of the following actions: OPTION A: Remove the 8' x 12' "lean-to" roof (located on the east side of the dwelling), and the 12' x 18' storage building located between the dwelling and garage. Structures are to be relocated a distance of no less than 75' from normal water level or relocated to another property. Relocation to another property does not relieve the receiving property owner of meeting the permitting requirements of the Division of Coastal Management or Perquimans County. OPTION B: Submit an engineered plan can effectively demonstrate, through innovative design, that the protection provided by the design would be equal to or exceed the protection by the 30 percent limitation. SEE ATTACHED RESTORATION PLAN DRAWING I, Mildred Henry, agree to undertake the restoration activities stated above. I agree to complete this restoration to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) by March 18, 2015, or provide an explanation for non-compliance and a reasonable request for time extension. When corrective actions are complete, I will notify the DCM so the work can be inspected. RECEIVED SIGNATURE: DATE: FEB 2 0 7°^� r)CM-*AHD CITI It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to assess a civil penalty plus investigative costs against all violations. The amount assessed will depend upon several factors, including the nature and area of the resources that were affected and the extent of the damage to them. If restoration is not undertaken or satisfactorily completed, a substantially higher civil assessment will be levied and an injunction sought to require restoration. LP OT'1 nj A f7ZuM 7x5` AF;C, 't .....L `Pe. �;►i3��-1' iI� C.ct-id�ll'�i''b�v'l�L' OPf10*4 f3: ! c-UM AIT LUJJ 1�tALr=gZE.hh «R tr M-5ra?AQ-ic>u Ac�xEEMeUT- (AtTlk- wA) W-Awl Atv?: LW.-M. ill►-��r�r�� DCM ENFORCEMENT TRACKING REPORT Issuer Field Specialist 4!/,w LPO ❑ Violation Case No. Violated Permit No. (if applicable) Violation Description Was activity permittable9 Yes / No Initial Discovery Date Jay 7, yptS Discovery Method Yis"61C tµ /'�,y}()— 0,?i✓?A1C 1� q Sy717 i Violation Description I i-- g4YhJ7cy4 i V�cA-,E 6t4a, ev A60 4(Fw44"i,- /y _ Respondent Information Prior CAMA or D/F Violations: Yes / No Respondent Name(s) Address i1 7 Cow rr f.yw t'Com 3cto?� City (7"v p2Q Stated Zip 7- Phone # ql-& " 'Sn -j Fax # Violation Type: Project Type: Authorizations Required: Site Visits Respondent Site Visits Respondent No Permit ❑ Permit Condition Private/Community ❑ Govt./Public ❑Major � CAMA ❑ Minor ❑ D&F Present ❑ Present _ ❑ ❑ Expired Permit ❑ Commercial ❑ General ❑ ❑ ❑ Inconsistent w/ Rules Tier Level: (T, II III 11 El Violation Location and Site Description 76`Z7 3L/f Lat/Long 3b'0s 3W.57'Al CU Project Location: County U�,j Ayrlf Shoreline Length, y / T Street Address/ State Road/ Lot #(a) /Syf �9t71fa.Z �Nsr� SAV: of Su Yes No (I',k .—A� A*� Sandbags: Not Sure Yes 4D Subdivision CRY ZIP ^^27Q�f< Phone # ( _). River Basin fA74r`r rnf^<K Adj. Wtr. Body Closest Maj. Wtr. Body )[ ow e --� NOV Date CNOV Date Penalty Assessment Sent to Respondent Date Rcvd. by Dist. Mgr. Date Assessment Extended Yes l O �q.; Initial Req. Comp. Date Date Comp. Observed App./Permit Fee Penalty No Willful/Intent. Continuing PNA: Yes (t!j, Adjacent ORW: Yes Adjacent RECEIVED Crit.Hab. Yes LNy Photos Yes FEB 8 0 1A15 Waiver Required Yes In DWQ Buffer Area Yes ® h11":NA-NM:ihlLw" Specify DWQ Buffer if applicable: Extension Granted Yes No Restoration Letter Acceptance Date 7J.0409 Ref. Recomm. Assess. DCM Assess. $ Iiicv $ $ /o0.oc, $ $ 9 $ Total /; &&7 1. . 5 t 53-- Formal Assessments, Appeals and Reductions Date Long Form Submitted Assessment Appealed: Yes No Date Formal CPA Submitted Final Assessment Attorney General's Office for Injunction or Formal Collection Penalty modified Date sent to AG 0 Respondent not responsive to penalty/NOV Injunction to complete restoration Date Collection Let. Sent Date Demand Let. Sent Violation Activities and Impacts AECs Affected: r7riF PTA � PTS OE OEA IH A N/A PWS: FC: Other: Restoration Required by the Respondent XI' / No Wetlands Impacted? Yes& If yes, which types: SA DS CJ SY JR LS TY SS SC SP IF BF 404 L&'rra�� - �c/Z0GEV 10fig�tc�C✓� /Vo QtSc271tG� Dimensions in excess of permit/ unauthorized activities Dimensions to restore Final dimensions allowed Actually restored y Developrtient Activities Habitat Description NOTES: !/1 M — Closing Payment Received $ 9 ♦ .. /,� i Date bu Date Case Closed FEB 2 0 1015 l)rtd_tf9 qm e!" RECENED FEB 2 0 2% DCM-MHO CrTY