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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-30C KittrellAN16F.N.aftmp A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment antural Resources Division of Coastal Manageme Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Dlreetor`` Wiliam G. Ross Jr., Secretary June 9, 2006 Mr. Roy Kittrell P O Box 1169 Morehead City, NC 28557 RE: Payment tteof Proposed Penalty for Violations of the Coastal Area Management Act, C Vto�ation #05 County0 Dear Mr. Kittrell: This letter will acknowledge receipt of your check #1271, in the amount of $350.00, and dated June 7, 2006. Once the amount of the check is credited to. the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' account, this matter will be fully and completely closed. If you have any further questions concerning this matter, please contact me at my Morehead City office, (252) 808-2808. Sincerely, _ 4 Tere Barrett District Manager TB/lsb cc: Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator Ted Tyndall, Asst. Director Ryan Davenport, Field Representative Mickey Suggs, COE 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nCcoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Paper A All UAW Of A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary June 5, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Roy Kiftrell 40106 Arendell St. Morehead City, NC. 28557 RE. CAMM4 VIOLATION#05-30C Dear Mr. Kittrell: This letter is in reference to the Notice of Violation dated February 03, 2006 that Mr. Ryan Davenport, Coastal Management Representative for the Division of Coastal Management, issued to you for the unauthorized excavation by kicking or prop wash, and the construction of an additional platform and boatlift on and around your dock located within Dill Creek at 1400 Dill Creek Lane, Morehead City. The violation involved .the Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters, and Public. Trust Area, which are Areas of Environmental Concern designated by the Coastal Resources Commission. Based upon the site visit conducted on May 18, 2006 by. Mr. Davenport, the restoration requested iscomplete to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management. The Coastal Area Management Act provides that a civil assessment of up to $2,500 may be assessed for any 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 $350.00 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 $350.00 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. 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-28081 FAX; 252-247-33301 Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Roy Kittrell June 5, 2006 Page 2 of 3 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. 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) 808-2808. Sincerely, Tere Barrett, District Manager Division of Coastal Management Enclosures cc: Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM Ryan Davenport, Coastal Management Representative, DCM ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete Item 4 If Restricted Delivery Is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mallplece,�� A. g ture X Received by ( Printed Name) fill 1?1 or on the front If space permits. _ 1. Article Addressed to: . Is delivery address 48111 V 7 tt fig, enter delivery add Roy Kittrell JUN - g 2U06 40106 Arendell St Morehead City, NC 28557 ❑ Agent ❑ No ❑ Certified Mail ❑ Express Mall ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchand" . ❑ Insured Mall ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ yes 2. Article Number (rmnsfer Imm service let 7006 0810 0006 7300 9616 PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102596-02-WIW June 5, 2006 Page 3 of 3 CAMA VIOLATION #05.30C Roy Kittrell 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 $350.00 against me for violation of the Coastal Area Management Act, NCGS 113A-100. et seg, committed on or near my property at 1400 Dill Creek Road in Carteret 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 03, 2006, and agree to pay the proposed civil assessment of $350.00. DATE SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER ��� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary -hbLSB M-RB June 9, 2006 TB �RB; MTT Mr. Roy Kittrell P O Box 1169 Morehead City, NC 28557 RE: PaymentofProapr�oeseedt Penalty for Violations of the Coastal Area Management Act, C atCon #5-30C ty Dear Mr. Kittrell: This letter will acknowledge receipt of your check #1271, in the amount of $350.00, and dated June 7, 2006. Once the amount of the check is credited to the Department of Environment'and Natural Resources' account, this matter will be fully and completely closed If you have any further questions concerning this matter, please contact me at my Morehead City office, (252) 808-2808. Sincerely, Tere Barrett District Manager TB/lsb cc: Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator Ted Tyndall, Asst. Director Ryan Davenport, Field Representative Mickey Suggs, COE 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Receded 110% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Roy Kittrell June 5, 2006 Page 3 of 3 CAMA VIOLATION #05-30C Roy Kittrell JUN - v 9 2006 AGREEMENT TO PAY PROPOSED CIVIL ASSESSMENT MOrehead City DCM 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 $350.00 against me for violation of the Coastal Area .Management Act, NCGS 113A-100 et seg, committed on or near my property at 1400 Dill Creek Road in Carteret 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 03, 2006, and agree to pay the proposed civil assessment of $350.00. 6 `-7-o,6 DATE S16 eREn, �f l ctrelc ADDRESS N C a$SS`7 TELEPHONE NUMBER AllUA w NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., secretary June 5, 2006 juv LSB MTT CERTIFIED MAIL TB L RB RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Roy Kittrell 40106 Arendell St. Morehead City, NC 28557 RE. CAMA VIOLATION #05-30C Dear Mr. Kittrell: This letter is in reference to the Notice of Violation dated February 03, 2006 that Mr. Ryan Davenport, Coastal Management Representative for the Division of Coastal Management, issued to you for the unauthorized excavation by kicking or prop wash, and the construction of an additional platform and boatlift on and around your dock located within Dill Creek at 1400 Dill Creek Lane, Morehead City. The violation involved the Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters, and Public Trust Area, which are Areas of Environmental Concern designated by the Coastal Resources Commission. Based upon the site visit conducted on May 18, 2006 by Mr. Davenport, the restoration requested is complete to the satisfaction of the Division of. Coastal Management. The Coastal Area Management Act provides that a civil assessment of up to $2,500 may be assessed for any 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 $350.00 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 $350.00 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. 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-28081 FAX: 252-247-33301 Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Roy Kittrell June 5, 2006 Page 2 of 3 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. 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) 808-2808. y, Sincerel -1) lk ' - 1 t Tere Barrett, District Manager Division of Coastal Management Enclosures cc: Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM Ryan Davenport, Coastal Management Representative, DCM U.S. Postal Service,,; CERTIFIED MAIL,,, RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Provided) M1 Postage $ 1 L � certified Fee i � Return Receipt Fee a (EM eturnm Required) , O Restricted Delivery Fee ri (Endorsement Required) \V�' CO G Total Postage & Fees p ant o 36eei, A Roy Kittrell------- o POD 40106 Arendell St city, sie. Morehead City, NC 28557 .,., ., June 5, 2006 Page 3 of 3 CAMA VIOLATION #05.30C Roy Kittrell 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 $350.00 against me for violation of the Coastal Area Management Act, NCGS 113A-100 et se , committed on or near my property at 1400 Dill Creek Road in Carteret 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 03, 2006, and agree to pay the proposed civil assessment of $350.00. DATE SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER LSB MTT A�'TB RB iM RB NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary 5/30/06 Roy Kittrell 40106 Arendell St. Morehead City, NC 28557 RE: RESTORATION ACCEPTANCE - CAMA VIOLATION #05-30C Dear Mr. Kittrell: This letter is in reference to the Notice of Violation # 05-30C sent to you dated 2/3/06 for the unauthorized dock and excavation by kicking or prop wash in the adjacent shallow bottom and wetland within the Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters and Public Trust Areas in or near Dill Creek. The violation took place on your property located at 1400 Dill Creek Ln. in or near the community of Morehead City in Carteret County, North Carolina. This unauthorized activity constituted development and you were requested to restore the coastal wetland and shallow bottom to original grade and contour. You were also requested to relocate boatlift to comply with 1/4 rule, not to exceed 13' waterward of restored shoreline. In accordance with the North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Subchapter 7J.0410, any violation involving development which is inconsistent with guidelines for development within Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) must be corrected by restoring the project site to pre -development conditions to recover lost resources or to prevent further resource damage. I conducted a site visit at the aforementioned property on 5/18/06 to inspect the restoration of the unauthorized activity addressed in the Notice of Violation 05-30C. Based on this inspection, it appears the restoration is accomplished to the satisfaction of this Division. Upon my submission of an enforcement report, you will be notified as to the amount of the civil penalty for undertaking this unauthorized activity within an Area of Environmental concern. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions pertaining to this matter, please feel free to call me at (252) 808-2808. Sincerely, Ryan Davenport Coastal Management Representative Cc: Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Tere Barrett, District Manager, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled \ 109/6 Post Consumer Paper w WED ©� FEB 2 4 2006 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural 46faklead City DCM Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary NOTICE OF VIOLATION February 3, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Roy Kittrell 40106 Arendell St Morehead City, NC 28557 �►1 •: .%TB . . MTT RE: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REQUEST TO CEASE UNAUTHORIZED DEVELOPMENT CAMA VIOLATION #05-30C Dear Mr. Kittrell: This letter confirms that on August 8, 2005, Ryan Davenport (Field Rep.) and Tere Barrett (District Manager) were onsite at your property located at 1400 Dill Creek Ln. adjacent to Dill Creek located in or near Morehead City, Carteret County, North Carolina. The purpose of the visit was to investigate unauthorized development of a platform and boatlift within Dill Creek. Upon investigation, it was also noted that kicking had taken place in the adjacent shallow bottom and coastal marsh. Again on August 11, 2005, 1 visited the site with Tere Barrett and Roy Brownlow (Compliance Coordinator), to document the extent of the damage to resources. On February 3, 2006 another meeting was held with Roy Brownlow, Buddy Kittrell, Roy Kittrell, and Derek Smith to discuss restoration. Information gathered by me for the Division of Coastal Management indicates that you have undertaken major development in violation of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). No person may undertake Major 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 an unauthorized platform and boatlift on the aforementioned property. You are also legally responsible for excavation by kicking or prop wash in the adjacent shallow bottom and coastal wetland. This activity took place in Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters and Public Trust Areas that are contiguous with Dill Creek. Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters and Public Tust Areas 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 and the State's Dredge and Fill Law. I request that you immediately CEASE AND DESIST any further unauthorized activities within designated Areas of Environmental Concern. A civil assessment of up to $2,500 may be assessed against any violator. 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer-5096 Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper !i r k , Mr. Roy Kittrell February 3, 2006 Page 2 of 4 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 up to $2,500. An injunction or criminal penalty may also be sought to enforce any violation (N.C.G.S.113A-126). It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to levy a minimum civil assessment of $350 not to exceed $2,500 against all violations of this type. This is done to recoup some of the costs of investigating violations and/or to compensate the public for any damage to its natural resources. Whether a higher amount will be assessed depends on several factors, including the nature and area of the resources that were affected and the extent of the damage to them. You are also in violation of the State's Dredge and Fill Law which requires a permit from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources before undertaking any excavating or filling in any estuarine waters, tidelands, marshlands, or state-owned lakes pursuant to N.C.G.S. 113-229. Therefore, I also request that you immediately CEASE AND DESIST such unauthorized activity and contact me about this matter as well. Violations of the State's Dredge and Fill Act may be enforced by a criminal penalty or a civil action for damages or an injunction in accordance with N.C.G.S.113-229. Based upon the North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Subchapter 07H. State Guidelines for Areas of Environmental Concern, the activity you have undertaken; filling of coastal marsh, excavation of open water and coastal marsh and construction of a dock over Y< width of the waterbody in the Coastal Wetland, Estuarine Water and Public Trust Area AECs, is not consistent with Section 7H 0208. Therefore, I am requesting that; 1) The 46'X25' area of fill to be removed from marsh to original grade and contour. 2) The 38'X22' area excavated in open water and coastal marsh to be restored to original grade and contour. Filling of this area is to be accomplished with crushed shell and heavy sand. A turbidity curtain must be employed during filling and remain in place until all visible turbidity has cleared. 3) The existing dock must be removed such that it does not exceed'/ width of the 45' waterbody, encroach into the Dill Creek channel or extend greater than 6' over marsh. The enclosed Restoration Plan describes the action necessary to bring this project into compliance with the Act. 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) 808-2808. Upon completion of the restoration as requested 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer-50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper 17 Mr. Roy Kittrell February 3, 2006 Page 3 of 4 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/or development that is inconsistent with Coastal Resources Commission rules. Sincerely JoyRan Davenport astal Management Representative Cc: Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Tore Barrett, District Manager, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM Patty Fowler, NC Div of Shellfish Sanitation Trish Murphy, NC Div of Marine Fisheries Noel Lutheran, NC Division of Water Quality Ron Sechler, National Marine Fisheries Service Henry Wicker, USACE ENCLOSURE 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-28081 FAX: 252-247-33301 Internet: www,nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper • Mr. Roy Kittrell February 3, 2006 Page 4 of 4 REVISED RESTORATION PLAN For Roy Kittrell Property CAMA Violation No. 05-30C Property located at 1400 Dill Creek Ln., Carteret County Pill Creek ` March 38'X22' area of open water to be restored to original grade and contour 46'x25' area of fill to be removed from marsh to original grade Boatlift to be relocated to comply with rule, not to and contour. exceed 13' waterward of restored shoreline. Approximate Restored Shoreline r Marsh 6'X15' "L" to be placed along restored shoreline Roy Kittrell, agree to; 1) The 46'X25' area of fill to be removed from marsh to original grade and contour. 2) The 38'X22' area excavated in open water and coastal marsh to be restored to original grade and contour. Filling of this area is to be accomplished with crushed shell and heavy sand. A turbidity curtain must be employed during filling and remain in place until all visible turbidity has cleared. 3) The existing dock to be removed such that R does not exceed %width of the 45' waterbody, encroach into the Dill Creek channel or extend greater than 6' over marsh. I agree to complete this restoration to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) by February 28, 2006, or provide an explanation for noncompliance and a reasonable request for time extension. When corrective actions are complete, I will notify the DCM so the work can be inspected. SIGNATURE: DATE: - 3 It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to levy a minimum civil assessment $350 and higher against all violations of this type depending upon the damage to the resources. If restoration is not undertaken or satisfactorily completed, a substantially higher civil assessment will be levied and an injunction sought to require restoration. 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer —50%Recycled 110% Pout Consumer Paper C DCM ENFORCEMENT TRACKING REPORT Issuer Field Rep. C t i 4 04Lef4 e01t Violation Base No. LPO c 9 � -L D (, Violated Permit No. / d 3-7 7 C LP1 M (if applicable) Violation Descriptio Was/ activity permittable? Yes ( No Initial Discovery Date �/�71 Discovery Method CA11 Sv �t.,; ji, Violation Description T I I is A I -C % /l 0n d GpcAvAti v ✓l 0-r— -�,ri tm C� �f rL/ c4; o,,t d 4 PJc4-f,),- c mot/ (3oA-� h-C-� Respondent Information Prior Violations in same AEC: Yes No Case Numbers=�,�l Respondent Name(s) k q ki Ywner < <I Landogent/Contractor) Address VO(01� c Afe�dell 4 City/ 0(pllLefJ ('," State /UC Zip aOss Phone # Email Fax # Violation Type: Project T e: Authorizations Required: Site Visits Respondent Site Visits Respondent P1bl6r Present Present No Permit PrivatelCommunit)Major) CAMA J Permit Condition Govt./Public inor D& S/ f//�� Expired Permit Commercial General nconvstent w/ Rules Violation Location and Site Description Project Location: County C14/frti7- Street Address/ State Road/ Lot #(s) fyao O 11 Creek GP7 Subdivision fJ44%r FAa"-? City (")ore�eA/0 ZIP �n' Phone # ( ) River Basin � i 4 O f c Adj. Wtr. Body of 11 nat man /unkn) Closest Maj. Wtr. Body Restoration NOV Date ?-i/r ' / , CNOV Date Penalty Assessment Sent to Respondent Date Rcvd. by Dist. Mgr. Date Assessment Extended Yes No Initial Req. Comp. Date Date Comp. Observed Rover File Shpceline (.ength 33r ' SAV: Not Sure Yes Sandbags: Not Sure Yes No PNA: a No Adjacent ORW: Yes (3 Aclacent Crit. Hab. Yes No Photos Yes No Waiver Required Yes Q In DWQ Buffer Area Yes No Extension Granted Yes No Restoration Letter Acceptance Date 7JJ..004 9 ef. Recomm. Assess. App./Permit Fee Ct/�f $ $ Penaltyr`T� 7 Willful/Intent. $ $ Continuing $ $ Other $ $ Total o 35V ' DCM Assess. Formal Assessments, Appeals and Reductions Date Long Form Submitted Date Formal CPA Submitted Final Assessment $ Date Attorney General's Office for Injunction or Formal Collection Date sent to AG Assessment Appealed Yes No „ Penalty modified Respondent not responsive to penalty/NOV Injunction to complete restoration Date Collection Let. Sent. Date Demand Let. Sent Violation Activities and Impacts AECs Affected: EW APT / ES PTS Wetlands Impacted? Yes / No If yes, which types: SA DS CI SY IR LS TY OEA HHF IH SC SP 404 PWS: FC: Other: Restoration Required by the Respondent Yes / No Dimensions in excess of permit/ unauthorized activities Dimensions to restore Final dimensions Actually restored allowed Development Activities a ,. FrI� C(rX;.6 �< () r �jCCAuq+iH 36`X Z L 1 ?2 rCrZLr CZX30 0o��cILf� 1Ztt 36 �'— l3X/5 Habi��taatbesCldi'pfion • S *[ew 804,c-1 fW3s{ A-W- . Sll;eV4c4 6a5 PEel M Closing Payment Received $ Date Date Case Closed r NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary 5/30/06 Roy Kittrell 40106 Arendell St. Morehead City, NC 28557 RE: RESTORATION ACCEPTANCE — CAMA VIOLATION #05-30C Dear Mr. Kittrell: This letter is in reference to the Notice of Violation # 05-30C sent to you dated 2/3/06 for the unauthorized dock and excavation by kicking or prop wash in the adjacent shallow bottom and wetland within the Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters and Public Trust Areas in or near Dill Creek. The violation took place on your property located at 1400 Dill Creek Ln. in or near the community of Morehead City in Carteret County, North Carolina. This unauthorized activity constituted development and you were requested to restore the coastal wetland and shallow bottom to original grade and contour. You were also requested to relocate boatlift to comply with'/o rule, not to exceed 13' waterward of restored shoreline. In accordance with the North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Subchapter 710410, any violation involving development which is inconsistent with guidelines for development within Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) must be corrected by restoring the project site to pre -development conditions to recover lost resources or to prevent further resource damage. I conducted a site visit at the aforementioned property on 5/18/06 to inspect the restoration of the unauthorized activity addressed in the Notice of Violation 05-30C. Based on this inspection, it appears the restoration is accomplished to the satisfaction of this Division. Upon my submission of an enforcement report, you will be notified as to the amount of the civil penalty for undertaking this unauthorized activity within an Area of Environmental concern. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions pertaining to this matter, please feel free to call me at (252) 808-2808. Sincerely, j i' . Ryan Davenport Coastal Management Representative Cc: Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Tere Barrett, District Manager, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Paper 'r r NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary NOTICE OF VIOLATION (� �_ August 12, 2005 c. LLowana _Kred CERTIFIED MAIL A"onda oy RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED I Roy Kittrell 40106 Arendell St Morehead City, NC 28557 RE: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REQUEST TO CEASE UNAUTHORIZED DEVELOPMENT CA MA VIOLATION #05-30C Dear Mr. Kittrell: This letter confirms that on August 8, 2005, Ryan Davenport (Field Rep.) and Tere Barrett (District Manager) were onsite at your property located at 1400 Dill Creek Ln. adjacent to Dill Creek located in or near Morehead City, Carteret County, North Carolina. The purpose of the visit was to investigate unauthorized development of a platform and boatlift within Dill Creek. Upon investigation, it was also noted that kicking had taken place in the adjacent shallow bottom and coastal marsh. Again on August 11, 2005, 1 visited the site with Tere Barrett and Roy Brownlow (Compliance Coordinator), to document the extent of the damage to resources. Information gathered by me for the Division of Coastal Management indicates that you have undertaken major development in violation of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). No person may undertake Major 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.) 113A-118. 1 have information that indicates you have undertaken or are legally responsible for the construction of an unauthorized platform and boatlift on the aforementioned property. You are also legally responsible for excavation by kicking or prop wash in the adjacent shallow bottom and coastal wetland. This activity took place in Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters and Public Trust Areas that are contiguous with Dill Creek. Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters and Public Tust Areas 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 and the State's Dredge and Fill Law. I request that you immediately CEASE AND DESIST any further unauthorized activities within designated Areas of Environmental Concern. A civil assessment of up to $2,500 may be assessed against any violator. Each day that the development described in this notice is continued or repeated may constitute a separate 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastaimanagement.net An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer - 500� Recycled 100. Post Consumer Paper f Roy Kittrell August 12, 2005 Page 2 of 4 violation that is subject to an additional assessment of up to $2,500. An injunction or criminal penalty may also be sought to enforce any violation (N.C.G.S. 113A-126). It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to levy a minimum civil assessment of $350 not to exceed $2,500 against all violations of this type. This is done to recoup some of the costs of investigating violations and/or to compensate the public for any damage to its natural resources. Whether a higher amount will be assessed depends on several factors, including the nature and area of the resources that were affected and the extent of the damage to them. You are also in violation of the State's Dredge and Fill Law which requires a permit from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources before undertaking any excavating or filling in any estuarine waters, tidelands, marshlands, or state-owned lakes pursuant to N.C.G.S. 113-229. Therefore, I also request that you immediately CEASE AND DESIST such unauthorized activity and contact me about this matter as well. Violations of the State's Dredge and Fill Act may be enforced by a criminal penalty or a civil action for damages or an injunction in accordance with N.C.G.S. 113-229. Based upon the North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Subchapter 07H. State Guidelines for Areas of Environmental Concern, the activity you have undertaken; filling of coastal marsh, excavation of open water and coastal marsh and construction of a dock over Y4 width of the waterbody in the Coastal Wetland, Estuarine Water and Public Trust Area AECs, is not consistent with Section 7H 0208. Therefore, I am requesting that; 1) The 46'X25' area of fill to be removed from marsh to original grade and contour. 2) The 38'X22' area excavated in open water and coastal marsh to be restored to original grade and contour. Filling of this area is to be accomplished with crushed shell and heavy sand. A turbidity curtain must be employed during filling and remain in place until all visible turbidity has cleared. 3) The existing dock must be removed such that it does not exceed'i width of the 45' waterbody, encroach into the Dill Creek channel or extend greater than 6' over marsh. The enclosed Restoration Plan describes the action necessary to bring this project into compliance with the Act. 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) 808-2808. Upon completion of the restoration as requested in the Restoration Plan Agreement to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management, you will be 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — 501. Recycled \ 100. 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Sincerely, ian Davenport tal Management Representative Cc: Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Tere Barrett, District Manager, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM Patty Fowler, NC Div of Shellfish Sanitation Trish Murphy, NC Div of Marine Fisheries Noel Lutheran, NC Division of Water Quality Ron Sechler, National Marine Fisheries Service Henry Wicker, USACE ENCLOSURE 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808.2808 \ FAX: 252.247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Paper Roy Kittrell August 12, 2005 Page 4 of 4 46'x25' area of fill to be removed from marsh to original grade and contour. I, Roy Kittrell, agree to; RESTORATION PLAN For Roy Kittrell Property CAMA Violation No. 05-30C Property located at 1400 Dill Creek Ln., Carteret County Till Creek March 38'X22' area of open water to be restored to original grade and contour Dock to be removed such that it does not exceed 1/4the width of the 45' water body. encroach into the Dill Creek channel or extend greater than 6' over marsh. Plitt to be submitted and approved prior to reconstruction. .. � b fir �.�y • �, Approximate Restored Shoreline Marsh 1) The 46'X25' area of fill to be removed from marsh to original grade and contour. 2) The 38'X22' area excavated in open water and coastal marsh to be restored to original grade and contour. Filling of this area is to be accomplished with crushed shell and heavy sand. A turbidity curtain must be employed during filling and remain in place until all visible turbidity has cleared. 3) The existing dock to be removed such that it does not exceed Ya width of the 45' waterbody, encroach into the Dill Creek channel or extend greater than 6' over marsh. y agree to complete this restoration to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) by September 12, 2005, or provide an explanation for non-compliance and a reasonable request for time extension. When corrective actions are complete, I ;twill notify the DCM so the work can be inspected. r SIGNATURE: DATE: It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to levy a minimum civil assessment $350 and higher against all violations of this type depending upon the damage to the resources. If restoration is not undertaken or satisfactorily completed, a substantially higher civil assessment will be levied and an injunction sought to require restoration. 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled 10% Post Consumer Paper Roy Kittrell August 12, 2005 Page 4 of 4 RESTORATION PLAN For Roy Kittrell Property CAMA Violation No. 05.30C Property located at 1400 Dill Creek Ln., Carteret County I, Roy Kittrell, agree to; 1) The 46'X25' area of fill to be removed from marsh to original grade and contour. 2) The 36'X22' area excavated in open water and coastal marsh to be restored to original grade and contour. Filling of this area is to be accomplished with crushed shell and heavy sand. A turbidity curtain must be employed during filling and remain in place until all visible turbidity has cleared. 3) The existing dock to be removed such that it does not exceed r/4 width of the 45' waterbody, encroach into the Dill Creek channel or extend greater than 6' over marsh. I agree to complete this restoration to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) by September 12, 2005, 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. SIGNATURE: DATE: It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to levy a minimum civil assessment $350 and higher against all violations of this type depending upon the damage to the resources. If restoration is not undertaken or satisfactorily completed, a substantially higher civil assessment will be levied and an injunction sought to require restoration. 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opponunity\ Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Paper Kittrell Violation Subject: Kittrell Violation From: Ryan Davenport <Ryan. Davenport@ncmail. net> Date: Tue, 30 May 200610:17:22 -0400 To: Roy Brownlow<Roy. 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FedEx Worldwide Customer Service 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 Ship date: Shipper: MOREHEAD CITY, NC US Aug 15, 2005 11:59 Aug 12, 2005 ttvr p y� Y 3 vw F ,ter• State of North Carolina Reply To: Meredith to Alcoke ROY COOPER Department of Justice Assistant Attomey General 400 Commerce Avenue ATTORNEY GENERAL 9001 Mail Service Center Morehead City, NC 28557 RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA 252-808-2808 (ph) 77699c Nl 252-247-3330 (fax) ATTORNEY -CLIENT PRIVILEGED AND ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT MEMORANDUM / TO: Roy Brownlow Tere Barrett Ryan Davenport FROM: Merrie Jo Alcoke r RE: Kittrell Complaint DATE: January 18, 2006 Please find enclosed a DRAFT Complaint for the Kittrell violation, as well as a "last chance" letter. Please review the letter first so I can go ahead and send it. Then, please review the Complaint and let me know your comments. You will see where I have specific questions of Staff. It is ready for filing as soon as we polish up those issues I have identified and get a copy of the deed. ROY COOPER Attorney General Mr. Roy Kittrell 4016 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC 28557 czT --ri Re: Violations of Dear Mr. Kittrell: ��arwM� State of North Carofina (Department oflustice 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 January 19, 2006 Phone: (252) 808-2808 Fax: (252)247-3330 The Division of Coastal Management ("DCM") of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ("DENR") has requested the Attorney General's Office commence a lawsuit against you to restore violations adjacent to your property at 1400 Dill Creek Lane in Morehead City, North Carolina. My client understands your position that you did not violate the terms of your CAMA general permit or any other applicable rules. However, DCM continues to believe that you are responsible for unauthorized excavation and fill as well as the unauthorized construction of platform and boat lift. The purpose of this letter is to afford you a final opportunity to restore the violations prior to the filing of a complaint in Carteret County Superior Court. Please contact Ryan Davenport immediately at the number on this letterhead if you will agree to resolve the violations by restoring the resources as requested. Please note that you will be assessed a civil penalty at the conclusion of this matter, whether it is resolved in court or by agreement. Sincerely, Meredith Jo Alcoke Assistant Attorney General cc: Ted Tyndall, DCM Assistant Director Roy Brownlow, DCM Compliance Coordinator Tere Barrett, DCM District Manager Ryan Davenport, DCM Field Representative 1�*V.4r 11 Ob STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CARTERET STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ex reL, WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR., Secretary, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, ROY KITTRELL, Plaintiff, ►v Defendant. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 05 CVS COMPLAINT AND MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY MANDATORY INJUNCTION Plaintiff complaining of the Defendant, alleges and says: SUMMARY' The Coastal Area Management Act ("CAMA") and the rules of the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission ("CRC") require every person to obtain a permit consistent with the CRC's development standards before undertaking any "development" in duly designated areas of environmental concern ("AECs"). N.C.G.S. § 113A-118(a). "Development" is broadly defined in G.S. § 113A-103(5)a. and includes "any activity in a duly designated area of environmental concern ... involving, requiring, or consisting of the construction or enlargement of a stricture." In G.S. § 113-229(a), the Dredge and Fill Law also requires every person to obtain a permit before any excavation or filling project is begun in marshlands or tidelands. Defendant was issued a CAMA permit to construct a simple access pier with a boatlift. Instead, Defendant constricted an access pier with a platform and two boatlifts. Defendant also S`ps�' excavated shallow bottom/ and coastal wetlands in order to deepen the water in the vicinity of the unlawful platform and boatlifts. Had Defendant applied for a permit for these activities, the application would have been denied. The State has issued a Notice of Violation and a Continuing Notice of Violation to Defendant demanding that the resources be restored, but Defendant has not complied with these requests. The Director of the Division of Coastal Management has requested that the Attorney General file this action to request that the Court issue an order requiring Defendant to restore the coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, and public trust $Pea --resources by removing the unlawful structures and by returning the affected bottoms and marsh area to their original grade and contours. PARTIES 1. Plaintiff is the sovereign State of North Carolina. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources ("Department" or "DENR") is an agency of the State established pursuant to the provisions of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-279.1; William G. Ross, Jr. is the Department's Secretary. 2. Plaintiff is authorized to bring this action for a mandatory injunction pursuant to G.S. § 113A-126(a) of CAMA (G.S. §§ 113A-100 et seq.). 3. Defendant Roy Kittrell owns real property in Carteret County, North Carolina. Defendant is a citizen and resident of Carteret County and is without legal disability. JURISDICTION AND VENUE 04 4. The Superior Court has jurisdiction over an action for injunctive relief under G.S. § 7A-245 to compel enforcement of any statute, ordinance, or regulation and under G.S. § 113A-126 to restrain the violation of any provisions of CAMA, or any rule or order adopted under the authority of CAMA. 5. The Superior Court has personal jurisdiction over Defendant under G.S. § 1-75.4 (1) and 6. Carteret County is a proper venue for this action because the Defendant's property, which is the subject of this action, is located in Carteret County. G.S. §§ 1-76, 1-82. ALL GATIONS 7. Defendant owns property at 1400 Dill Creek Lane, in Morehead City, Carteret County, where the violations that are the subject of this action occurred. See Deed attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference. Get David Taylor to pull actual deed. 8. On June 7, 2005, Defendant was issued CAMA General Pernit No. 40377-C. This permit authorized Defendant to undertake development in Dill Creek, a creek off the Newport River in western Carteret County. Specifically, the permit authorized Defendant �y to construct a dock 60 feet long and 5 feet wide. (Sketch shows 6 feet wide but notes on '// left side of permit say 5 feet; pis advise) The permit further authorized construction of a / boatlift measuring 13' by 13'. See CAMA General Permit attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference. Q T-4nqfl 4,D P� lu.� Ux,4-LA00L3t �.e,�, CIACA-1-0�� [iLW� -tom— �l,b1 ew.c� ow 10� [M • �i J oy� 9. On August 7, 2005, Division of Coastal Management ("DCM") Field Representative Ryan Davenport conducted an inspection of Defendant's property in order to determine if the structures authorized under the CAMA General Permit had been constructed in accordance with the permit and the applicable rules. Upon discovering the violations alleged herein, Davenport returned to the property on August 8, 2005, with his supervisor, DCM District Manager Tere Barrett. On August 11, 2005, Davenport and Barrett conducted a site inspection with DCM Compliance Coordinator Roy Brownlow in order to document the extent of damage to the resources. 10. During these inspections, the DCM representatives discovered that Defendant was responsible for unlawful excavation by "kicking" or "prop washing" shallow bottom and coastal wetlands. The materials appeared recently excavated, and living marsh and root mat could be observed. In addition, the DCM representatives discovered that Defendant was responsible for construction of a platform and a second boatlift, neither of which were authorized by the permit. These violations are described in further detail below. Unlawful Excavation and Fill 11. Defendant is responsible for excavation of shallow bottoms and coastal wetlands to a depth of approximately'3 fee an area measuring approximately 38' by 22'. Upon A information and belief, this excavation was accomplished using a boat propellor to "kick" a the materials up onto the surrounding coastal wetlands. The impacted coastal wetlands are vegetated primarily with Snartina alterniflora and Juncus romerianus. The coastal 13 wetland area impacted by thisp-ilI measures approximately 6 inche deep for in an area measuring approximately 46' by 25'. 12. The excavation and filling of coastal wetlands constitutes "development" as defined in G.S. § 113A-103(5)(a), because the definition of "development" specifically includes "excavation" and "filling" in a duly designated AEC. Pufsuant to G.S. § 113A-113, the CRC has identified certain geographic areas as AECs and adopted standards for development within them. 13. The Defendant's excavation and fill activity took place in coastal wetlands, public trust areas and estuarine waters, which are each designated AEC's pursuant to G.S. § 113A- 113(b). The coastal wetlands AEC is further defined in G.S. § 113-229(n)(3)(Dredge and Fill Law) and the CRC's rules at 15A NCAC 71-1.0201 and .0205(a). The estuarine waters and public trust area AECs are further defined in the CRC's rules at 15A NCAC 7H .0206 and .0207. 14. In G.S. § 113A-118(a), CAMA requires every person to obtain a permit consistent with the CRC's development standards before undertaking any development in any AEC. In G.S. § 113-229(a), the Dredge and Fill Law also requires every person to obtain a permit before any excavation or filling project is begun in marshlands or tidelands. No permit was issued to Defendant for the type of development he undertook. If Defendant had applied for such a permit, it would have been denied that would prohibit excavation. J Ir^ I LAOL � .. need specific rule cites t �O� Id /A 19 3 z� _ _ .,►1,74 j a.A. Q LIX s 3�-Nt 0-roNk �. oll- , Div, t i ,,_� a _ 1—�:_�-- C/7 o cv Unlaw 1 Co truction of Platform and Boatliftar 1 15. Defendant constructed y 17.5' platform in the area that he unlawfully excavated. Now platform was authorized under Defendant's CAMA General Permit. Defendant also a� installed two boatlifts on either side of the unlawful platform. Only one boatlift was ,S authorized under Defendant's CAMA General Permit. P� 16. The unlawful construction of a platform and boatlifts constitutes "development" as Q a" defined in G.S. § 113A-103(5)(a), because the definition of development specifically includes "construction" of a structure; "driving of pilings"; and the "alteration of the ... bottom of ... any sound, bay, river, creek, stream, lake, or canal" in an area of environmental concern identified in G.S. 113A-113(b)(2) or (b)(5)." The construction activities took place in the estuarine waters and public trust areas of environmental concern (AECs), which are designated AECs pursuant to G.S. § 113A-113(b)(2) and - I I3(b)(5). The AECs are further defined in the Commission's rules at 15A NCAC 7H 0206 and .0207, and the specific standards for development within these AECs are found in .0208. The applicable rules are attached as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference. 17. In G.S. § 113A-118(a), CAMA requires every person to obtain a permit consistent with the CRC's development standards before undertaking any development in any AEC No sl permit was issued to Defendant for development within the estuarine water �nd public 1 0-111Q trust area AECs. If Defendant had applied for such a permit, the development could not have been authorized for two primary reasons. l { 18. The development could not have been authorized because it violates the CRC's rule regarding pier length. The CRC's use standards require that docks and piers shall not extend more than one-fourth the width of a natural water body. 15A NCAC 7H .0208(b)(6)(J)(iii). Measurements to determine widths of the water body, canals or basins shall be made from the waterward edge of any coastal wetland vegetation which borders the water body. See applicable rule at 15A NCAC 711.0208(b)(6)(J)(iii), Exhibit B. In this case, the width of Dill Creek is 45 feet as measured from the waterward edge of the marsh on either side. Defendant's platform and boatlifts both extend more 11.25 feet beyond the historical marsh line (before unlawful excavation). 19. the development also could ave been authorized because violates the_'O&C' rule prohi 'ting pl rms over coas. The C's use stand\watersbut ""i platfo s d decks XC\ an six feet o ny dimenser astal wetlands." 1)(6)(E). In this c e, Deit to co tructa 6-footcoa 1 wetlands and o e; ' ( constructed a platform mea rig 6' \.5' feet, in art over the his = arsh line 20. Defendant originallkproposed to construct ttie platform and second boat lift when he first applied for a permit but those structures were not authorized on the permit due to their inconsistency with the CRC's rules. See September 1, 2005 Letter, attached hereto as Exhibit _ and incorporated by reference. 7 Notices of Violation 21. On , 2005, (green card not attached to long form and not in file) Defendant was served by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a Notice of Violation (Case No. 05-30C) for the unauthorized development described above. The Notice required Defendant to cease and desist from the violation and comply with the terms of the restoration agreement attached to the Notice. The restoration agreement instructed Defendant to sign and return the agreement within 10 days if he intended to comply with the restoration request. The Notice ordered Defendant to remove the fill material placed in coastal wetlands; to restore the excavated area to its original grade and contour; to remove the dock structures so that no structure exceeds one-fourth the width of the waterbody or encroaches into the Dill Creek channel; and to remove the dock structures that extend greater than 6 feet over the marsh. The corrective actions were required to be undertaken within 30 days, or by September 12, 2005. The restoration agreement was never returned and signed. See Notice of Violation and Restoration Plan, dated August 12, 2005, and return receipt card, attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated by reference. 22. By letter dated August 21, 2005, Defendant responded to the Notice of Violation by stating that he did not participate in or have any knowledge of the alleged unlawful activities and that he complied with the permit issued to him. %i 10 23. On 3. Ive (CNOV documents not attached to long form or in rile), Defendant was served by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a Notice of Continuing Violation. The Notice of Continuing Violation confirmed that _ and notified Defendant that an injunction or criminal penalty may be sought to enjoin the violation. The Notice also informed Defendant that his violation was willful and continuing and therefore subject to daily penalties. See Notice of Continuing Violation and Restoration Plan, dated July 17, 2002, and return receipt card, attached hereto as Exhibit and mo inco crated b reference t 6o'e, 0 u� rP Y �,, (p� `-•� �c�l1J� ¢ ((� 5 � t� � (� To date, the Defendant has completed no work toward satisfying the restoia ion plan. j REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY MANDATORY INJUNCTION �\ 1 Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law. The impacts to coastal wetlands, estuarine r,�'D waters, and public trust areas caused by Defendant's development activities can only be IS 0 remedied by an order requiring Defendant to restore the resource. G.S. § 113A-126 authorizes institution of a civil action upon violation of any of the provisions of CAMA or any rule or order adopted under CAMA, for injunctive relief t restrain the violation, and for a preliminary and permanent mandatory injunction to restore the resources consistent with CAMA and the rules of the Coastal Resources Commission. G.S. § 113A-126 provides that if the court finds that a violation has occurred, the court shall, at a minimum, order the relief necessary to abate the violation consistent with W 4. 5. Q CAMA and the rules of the Commission. The Plaintiff, having shown the violation, now requests abatement of the violation. State ex rel. Cobey v. Simpson, 333 N.C. 81, 423 S.E.2d 759 (1992) (once a violation of CAMA is found, a court must require restoration of the resources to the fullest extent practicable without regard to economic considerations pursuant to G.S. § 113A-126(a)). Under G.S. § 7A-245, the Superior Court is authorized to grant injunctive relief to compel enforcement of any statute, ordinance, or regulation. The excavation of coastal wetlands and shallow bottoms and the accompanying fill of adjacent coastal wetlands has resulted in, and continues to result in, irreparable and immediate harm to those resources and the Plaintiff has no other adequate remedy at law. 9 S ' The unlawful construction and installation of platform and boatlifts further impacts the estuarine waters and public trust area AEC's as well as the general public whose public trust rights are impacted by the development. Unless and until this Court issues a preliminary mandatory injunction compelling Defendant to restore the violations, the Plaintiff will continue to suffer irreparable injury to the resources which it is entrusted to protect. The injury is continuing and is immediate, irreparable, and clearly established by this verified complaint, and has been and continues to be wrongfully inflicted. 10 WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays the Court to: Treat this complaint as a motion for preliminary mandatory injunction compelling Defendant (1) to restore the affected area to the condition it was in prior to the unauthorized excavation and filling of coastal wetlands; (2) to remove all dock and pier structures of any, type Z=ZL that unlawfully extend beyond one -quarter the width of the water body; (3 eck ); and (4) n s as me y e oca ion o coas a w rior to De ). Order Defendant to effect restoration of each of these violations within thirty (30) days, and to perform all such restoration under the supervision of, and to the satisfaction of Plaintiff. 3. Treat this verified complaint as an affidavit in support of the motion for a preliminary mandatory injunction. 4. That, upon a hearing on the merits, the terms of the preliminary injunction be made a mandatory, permanent injunction. Restrain the Defendant from any future violations of CAMA and the Dredge and Fill Law by ordering that Defendant obtain permits prior to undertaking development and comply with the terms of any existing permits. 6. Tax the cost of this action against Defendant. 11 Grant such other and further relief as it deems just and proper. This the _ day of January, 2006. 12 ROY COOPER Attorney General Meredith Jo Akoke Assistant Attorney General Environmental Division 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 252-808-2808(ph) 252-247-3330 (fax) STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA VERIFICATION COUNTY OF CARTERET Ryan Davenport, first being duly swom, deposes and says that he is a Field Representative for the Division of Coastal Management, Department of Environment, and Natural Resources, and he has read the foregoing Complaint and that he is familiar with all the facts and circumstances stated therein; that the same is true within the scope of his knowledge except as to those matters and things stated and alleged upon information and belief, and as to those matters and things, he believes them to be true. This is the _ day of , 2006. Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this day of 2006. Notary Public My commission expires: (SEAL) 13 RYAN DAVENPORT Reply To: State of North Carolina Meredith Jo Alcoke Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General ROY COOPER 400 Commerce Avenue ATTORNEY GENERAL 9001 Mail Service Center Morehead City, NC 28557 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 252-808-2808 (ph) 27699.9001 252-247-3330 (fax) ATTORNEY -CLIENT PRIVILEGED AND ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT MEMORANDUM TO: Roy Brownlow Tere Barrett Ryan Davenport FROM: Merrie Jo Alcoke Kittrell Complaint DATE: January 18, 2006 Please find enclosed a DRAFT Complaint for the Kittrell violation, as well as a "last chance" letter. Please review the letter first so I can go ahead and send it. Then, please review the Complaint and let me know your comments. You will see where I have specific questions of Staff. It is ready for filing as soon as we polish up those issues I have identified and get a copy of the deed. ROY COOPER Attorney Gene 1 �I Mr. Roy Kittrell 4016 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC 28557 a State of North Carorina Department oflustice 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 January 19, 2006 Re: Violations of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Dear Mr. Kittrell: Phone: (252) 808-2808 Fax: (252) 247-3330 The Division of Coastal Management ("DCM") of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ("DENR") has requested the Attorney General's Office commence a lawsuit against you to restore violations adjacent to your property at 1400 Dill Creek Lane in Morehead City, North Carolina. My client understands your position that you did not violate the terms of your CAMA general permit or any other applicable rules. However, DCM continues to believe that you are responsible for unauthorized excavation and fill as well as the unauthorized construction of platform and boat lift. The purpose of this letter is to afford you a final opportunity to restore the violations prior to the filing of a complaint in Carteret County Superior Court. Please contact Ryan Davenport immediately at the number on this letterhead if you will agree to resolve the violations by restoring the resources as requested. Please note that you will be assessed a civil penalty at the conclusion of this matter, whether it is resolved in court or by agreement. Sincerely, Meredith Jo Alcoke Assistant Attorney General cc: Ted Tyndall, DCM Assistant Director Roy Brownlow, DCM Compliance Coordinator Tere Barrett, DCM District Manager Ryan Davenport, DCM Field Representative P 4t 111(b STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CARTERET STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ex rel., WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR., Secretary, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, ROY KITTRELL, Plaintiff, V. Defendant. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 05 CVS COMPLAINT AND MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY MANDATORY INJUNCTION Plaintiff complaining of the Defendant, alleges and says: SUMMARY The Coastal Area Management Act ("CAMA") and the rules of the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission ("CRC") require every person to obtain a permit consistent with the CRC's development standards before undertaking any "development" in duly designated areas of environmental concern ("AECs"). N.C.G.S. § 113A-118(a). "Development" is broadly defined in G.S. § 113A-103(5)a. and includes "any activity in a duly designated area of environmental concern ... involving, requiring, or consisting of the construction or enlargement of a structure." In G.S. § 113-229(a), the Dredge and Fill Law also requires every person to obtain a permit before any excavation or filling project is begun in marshlands or tidelands. Defendant was issued a CAMA permit to construct a simple access pier with a boatlift. -, p, Instead, Defendant constructed an �� k a platform and two boatlifts. Defendant also OLI'C"dGAI� 2p excavated shallow bottom and coastal wetlands in order to deepen the water in the vicinity of the unlawful platform and boatlifts. Had Defendant applied for a permit for these activities, the application would have been denied. The State has issued a Notice of Violation and a Continuing Notice of Violation to Defendant demanding that the resources be restored, but Defendant has not complied with these requests. The Director of the Division of Coastal Management has requested that the Attorney General file this action to request that the Court issue an order requiring Defendant to restore the coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, and public trust area resources by removing the unlawful structures and by returning the affected bottoms and marsh area to their original grade and contours. PARTIES 1. Plaintiff is the sovereign State of North Carolina. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources ("Department" or "DENR") is an agency of the State established pursuant to the provisions of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14313-279.1; William G. Ross, Jr. is the Department's Secretary. 2. Plaintiff is authorized to bring this action for a mandatory injunction pursuant to G.S. § 113A-126(a) of CAMA (G.S. §§ 113A-100 et seq.). 3. Defendant Roy Kittrell owns real property in Carteret County, North Carolina. Defendant is a citizen and resident of Carteret County and is without legal disability. JURISDICTION AND VENUE 2 4. The Superior Court has jurisdiction over an action for injunctive relief under G.S. § 7A-245 to compel enforcement of any statute, ordinance, or regulation and under G.S. § 113A-126 to restrain the violation of any provisions of CAMA, or any rule or order adopted under the authority of CAMA. 5. The Superior Court has personal jurisdiction over Defendant under G.S. § 1-75.4 (1) and (6). 6. Carteret County is a proper venue for this action because the Defendant's property, which is the subject of this action, is located in Carteret County. G.S. §§ 1-76, 1-82. ALLEGATIONS 7. Defendant owns property at 1400 Dill Creek Lane, in Morehead City, Carteret County, where the violations that are the subject of this action occurred. See Deed attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference. Get David Taylor to pull actual deed. 8. On June 7, 2005, Defendant was issued CAMA General Permit No. 40377-C. This permit authorized Defendant to undertake development in Dill Creek, a creek off the Newport River in western Carteret County. Specifically, the permit authorized Defendant y�9 , �A2fcZ—C to construct a dock 60 feet long and 5 feet wide n 77r- The permit further autl rrized construction of a boatlift measuring 13' by 13'. See CAMA General Permit attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference. 3 zv�D _ ye,� f�(� � 6�•�,/ k� sc r,vc�� ram_ 9. On August 7, 2005, Division of Coastal Managemen M") Field Representative Ryan Davenport conducted an inspection of Defendant's property in order to determine if the structures authorized under the CAMA General Permit had been constructed in accordance with the permit and the applicable rules. Upon discovering the violations alleged herein, Davenport returned to the property on August 8, 2005, with his supervisor, DCM District Manager Tere Barrett. On August 11, 2005, Davenport and Barrett conducted a site inspection with DCM Compliance Coordinator Roy Brownlow in order to document the extent of damage to the resources. 10. During these inspections, the DCM representatives discovered that Defendant was 4 SuSs/ro#e responsible for unlawful excavation by "kicking" or "prop washing' �shallow botton#nd coastal wetlands. The materials appeared recently excavated, and living marsh and root mat could be observed. In addition, the DCM representatives discovered that Defendant was responsible for construction of a platform and a second boatlift, neither of which were authorized by the permit. These violations are described in further detail below. Unlawful Excavation and Fill 11. Defendant is responsible for excavation of shallow bottoms and coastal wetlands to a �y 1 depth of approximately 3 feet in an area measuring approximately 38' by 22'. Upon V) information and belief, this excavation was accomplished using a boat propellor to "kick" StvAw 4o{( '11mmaterials up onto the surrounding coastal wetlands. The impacted coastal wetlands are vegetated primarily with S artina altemiflora and Juncus romerianus. The coastal 4 �S' wetland area impacted by thisi fill measures approximately 6 inches deep for in an area measuring approximately 46' by 25'. 12. The excavation and filling of coastal wetlands constitutes "development" as defined in G.S. § 113A-103(5)(a), because the definition of "development" specifically includes "excavation" and "filling" in a duly designated AEC. Pursuant to G.S. § 113A-113, the CRC has identified certain geographic areas as AECs and adopted standards for development within them. 13. The Defendant's excavation and fill activity took place in coastal wetlands, public trust areas and estuarine waters, which are each designated AEC's pursuant to G.S. § 113A- 113(b). The coastal wetlands AEC is further defined in G.S. § 113-229(n)(3)(Dredge and Fill Law) and the CRC's rules at 15A NCAC 7H .0201 and .0205(a). The estuarine waters and public trust area AECs are further defined in the CRC's rules at 15A NCAC 7H .0206 and .0207. 14. In G.S. § 113A-118(a), CAMA requires every person to obtain a permit consistent with the CRC's development standards before undertaking any development in any AEC. In G.S. § 113-229(a), the Dredge and Fill Law also requires every person to obtain a permit before any excavation or filling project is begun in marshlands or tidelands. No permit was issued to Defendant for the type of development he undertook. If Defendant had applied for such a permit, it would have been denied because ... need specific rule cites Noe) �l�z 7' ,7g 0z07�� that would prohibit excavation. rf/GGcoy5 s / /�` C u /, o 04 A/0 ✓j.l C��1F, ✓—'l %ff Z0�CS)Cl� �N�S 0 (`w��rLA( �� W Uwt l w1N4�iS. wGtL t Ft(( Jd1..A, $Pctl A bAti&" L�tss$iwl in �'""'� Unlawful istruction of Platform and Boatlift 15. Defendant constructed a ` 17.5' platform in the area that he unlawfully excavated. No platform was authorized under Defendant's CAMA General Permit. Defendant also installed two boatlifts on either side of the unlawful platform. Only one boatlift was authorized under Defendant's CAMA General Permit. 16. The unlawful construction of a platform and boatlifts constitutes "development" as defined in G.S. § 113A-103(5)(a), because the definition of development specifically includes "construction" of a structure; "driving of pilings"; and the "alteration of the ... bottom of... any sound, bay, river, creek, stream, lake, or canal" in an area of environmental concern identified in G.S. 113A-113(b)(2) or (b)(5)." The construction activities took place in the estuarine waters and public trust areas of environmental concern (AECs), which are designated AECs pursuant to G.S. § 113A-113(b)(2) and - 113(b)(5). The AECs are further defined in the Commission's rules at 15A NCAC 7H .0206 and .0207, and the specific standards for development within these AECs are found in .0208. The applicable rules are attached as Exhibit Band incorporated by reference. 17. In G.S. § 113A-118(a), CAMA requires every person to obtain a permit consistent with the CRC's development standards before undertaking any development in any AEC. No �QGiZAC-4-d" permit was issued to Defendant for elopment within thlestuarine waters and public trust area AECs. If Defendant had applied for such a permit, the development could not have been authorized for two primary reasons. 18. The development could not have been authorized because it violates the CRC's rule regarding pier length. The CRC's use standards require that docks and piers shall not extend more than one-fourth the width of a natural water body. 15A NCAC 7H .0208(b)(6)(J)(iii). Measurements to determine widths of the water body, canals or basins shall be made from the waterward edge of any coastal wetland vegetation which borders the water body. See applicable rule at 15A NCAC 7H .0208(b)(6)(J)(iii), Exhibit B. In this case, the width of Dill Creek is 45 feet as measured from the waterwarrd�eed�.gee of the marsh on either side. Defendant's platform and boatlifts both extend more 1.25 feet beyond the historical marsh line (before unlawful excavation). 19. The development also could not have been authorized because it violates the CRC's rule prohibiting platforms over coastal wetlands. The CRC's use standards require that "`T's, platforms and decks shall have no more than six feet of any dimension extending over coastal wetlands." 15A NCAC 7H .0208(b)(6)(E). In this case, Defendant was permitted to construct a 6-foot wide access pier over coastal wetlands and open waters, but instead constructed a platform measuring 6' by 17.5' feet, in part over the historical marsh line (before unlawful excavation). 20. Defendant originally proposed to construct the platform and second boat lift when he first applied for a permit but those structures were not authorized on the permit due to their J inconsistency with the CRC's rules. See September 1, 2005 Letter, attached hereto as Exhibit _ and incorporated by reference. Notices ,offViolation 21. On , 2005, (green card not attached to long f m and not in file) Defendant re..{a Ex vre ss P� v e , 41 0 ue, t O—f- was served by with a Notice of Violation (Case No. 05-30C) for the unauthorized development described above. The Notice required Defendant to cease and desist from the violation and comply with the terms of the restoration agreement attached to the Notice. The restoration agreement instructed Defendant to sign and return the agreement within 10 days if he intended to comply with the restoration request. The Notice ordered Defendant to remove the fill material placed in coastal wetlands; to restore the excavated area to its original grade and contour; to remove the dock structures so that no structure exceeds one-fourth the width of the waterbody or encroaches into the Dill Creek channel; and to remove the dock structures that extend greater than 6 feet over the marsh. The corrective actions were required to be undertaken within 30 days, or by September 12, 2005. The restoration agreement was never returne igned- ee o ' of Violation and Restoration Plan, dated August 12, 2005, an ro of D ( atta ed hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated by reference. 22. By letter dated August 21, 2005, Defendant responded to the Notice of Violation by stating that he did not participate in or have any knowledge of the alleged unlawful activities and that he complied with the permit issued to him. 23. Pt,g 1. 2. 09 /)-) ko-7 Daze DQIt� �/a o . fM gl�o�i�s On _ (CNOV documents not attached to long form in file) Defendant was served by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a Notice of Continuing Violation. The Notice of Continuing Violation confirmed that _ and notified A"-5 W"-'" 69awy. ARGecr, , Defendant that an injunction or criminal penalty maybe sought to enjoin the violation. The Notice also informed Defendant that his violation was willful and continuing and therefore subject to daily penalties. See Notice of Continuing Violation and Restoration 50,pt 701240i�- Plan, dated4uiy493-, AA3; and return receipt card, attached hereto as Exhibit _ and incorporated by reference. To date, the Defendant has completed no work toward satisfying the restoration plan. REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY MANDATORY INJUNCTION Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law. The impacts to coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, and public trust areas caused by Defendant's development activities can only be remedied by an order requiring Defendant to restore the resource. G.S. § 113A-126 authorizes institution of a civil action upon violation of any of the provisions of CAMA or any rule or order adopted under CAMA, for injunctive relief to restrain the violation, and for a preliminary and permanent mandatory injunction to restore the resources consistent with CAMA and the rules of the Coastal Resources Commission. 3. G.S. § 113A-126 provides that if the court finds that a violation has occurred, the court shall, at a minimum, order the relief necessary to abate the violation consistent with 9 5. A CAMA and the rules of the Commission. The Plaintiff, having shown the violation, now requests abatement of the violation. State ex rel. Cobey v. Simpson, 333 N.C. 81, 423 S.E.2d 759 (1992) (once a violation of CAMA is found, a court must require restoration of the resources to the fullest extent practicable without regard to economic considerations pursuant to G.S. § 113A-126(a)). Under G.S. § 7A-245, the Superior Court is authorized to grant injunctive relief to compel enforcement of any statute, ordinance, or regulation. S„6sk� The excavation of coastal wetlands and shallow bottom$ and the accompanying fill of adjacent coastal wetlands has resulted in, and continues to result in, irreparable and immediate harm to those resources and the Plaintiff has no other adequate remedy at law. The unlawful construction and installation of platform and boatlifts further impacts the estuarine waters and public trust area AEC's as well as the general public whose public trust rights are impacted by the development. Unless and until this Court issues a preliminary mandatory injunction compelling Defendant to restore the violations, the Plaintiff will continue to suffe, r irreparable injury to the resources which it is entrusted to protect., n n w 1 The injury is continuing and is immediate, irreparable, and clearly established by this verified complaint, and has been and continues to be wrongfully inflicted. Nal- �Jrµl-�cP QUatlui�e j..� we, frivtl.e5m Jo 44_4 pfk," 5,,.,.`lw Ar 14�- WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays the Court to: u M 1. Treat this complaint as a motion for preliminary mandato y injunction compelling l { oQ arAxw late £K s� hti fiNq.+/y Defendant (1) to restore the affected area to the condition it was m� pno to the unauthorized excavation and filling of coastal wetlands; (2) to remove all dock and pier structures of any type that unlawfully extend beyond one -quarter the width of the , st. ( N4�0 $ do we need to r wordy d (4) to remove all dock and pier structures that exceed 6 feet in any dimension over coastal wetlands (as defined by the location of coastal wetlands _� priior to % Defendant's violation). I , S �ttoa wc'u �c�' ✓cv 2. Order Defendant to effect restoration of each of these violations within thirty (30) days, and to perform all such restoration under the supervision of, and to the satisfaction of Plaintiff. Treat this verified complaint as an affidavit in support of the motion for a preliminary mandatory injunction. 4. That, upon a hearing on the merits, the terms of the preliminary injunction be made a mandatory, permanent injunction. Restrain the Defendant from any future violations of CAMA and the Dredge and Fill Law by ordering that Defendant obtain permits prior to undertaking development and comply with the terms of any existing permits. 6. Tax the cost of this action against Defendant. 11 Grant such other and further relief as it deems just and proper. This the _ day of January, 2006. 12 ROY COOPER Attorney General Meredith Jo Alcoke Assistant Attorney General Environmental Division 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 252-808-2808(ph) 252-247-3330 (fax) STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA VERIFICATION COUNTY OF CARTERET Ryan Davenport, first being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is a Field Representative for the Division of Coastal Management, Department of Environment, and Natural Resources, and he has read the foregoing Complaint and that he is familiar with all the facts and circumstances stated therein; that the same is true within the scope of his knowledge except as to those matters and things stated and alleged upon information and belief, and as to those matters and things, he believes them to be true. This is the _ day of , 2006. Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this day of 2006. Notary Public My commission expires: (SEAL) 13 RYAN DAVENPORT e ze. cv au-k (i -gyp„KLJ IuI Eu. i;eW,s4. t tmK �/fjn-wlc� az&mpl,�, � �, L x S; �� [� i�(a d w:qk Y� 4 Uer — o AA- VC1,of w w I,Y� -� u4u F►ecEx Express 01/19/2006 Dear Customer: FedEx Express Customer Support Trace 3875 Airways Boulevard Module H, 4th Floor Memphis, TN 38116 U.S. Mail: PO Box 727 Memphis, TN 38194-4643 Telephone: 901-369-3600 The following is the proof of delivery you requested with the tracking number 850508498229. Delivery Information: Status: Delivered Delivery date: Aug 15, 2005 11:59 Signed for by: BXITRELL Service type: Priority Overnight Shipping Information: Tracking number: 850508498229 Recipient: MOREHEAD CITY, NC US Thank you for choosing FedEx Express. FedEx Worldwide Customer Service 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 Ship date: Shipper: MOREHEAD CITY, NC US Aug 12,2005 / LSB G� RB — �TB fZ RB MTT NCDEHR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary NOTICE OF CONTINUING VIOLATION September 30, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Roy Kittrell 40106 Arendell St. Morehead City, NC 28557 RE; NOTICE OF CONTINUING CAMA VIOLATION #05-30C Dear Mr. Kittrell: This letter is in reference to the Notice of Violation that was issued to you on August 12, 2005 by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management for unauthorized development in violation of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). The violation occurred onsite your property located at 1400 Dill Creek Ln, in or near the community of Morehead City, Carteret County, North Carolina. Information gathered by me for the Division of Coastal Management indicates that you have undertaken major development in violation of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). No person may undertake Major 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 (herein abbreviated N.C.G.S.)113A-118. Information I have indicates that you have undertaken or are' legally responsible for the construction of an unauthorized platform and boatlift on the aforementioned property. You are also legally responsible for the excavation by kicking or prop wash in the adjacent shallow bottom and coastal wetland. This activity took place in the Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters and Public Trust Areas of Environmental Concern. Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters and Public Trust areas are designated as Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC). No permit was issued to you for the excavation, platform or one of the boatlifts. Therefore, I conclude that you are in violation of the Coastal Area Management Act. I request that you immediately CEASE AND DESIST any further unauthorized activities within designated Areas of Environmental Concern. A civil assessment of up to $2,500 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 up to $2,500. An injunction or criminal penalty may also be sought to enforce any violation (N.C.G.S. 113A-126).