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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22C Florar WC®ENR 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 June 30, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT.REQUESTED Mr. Matt Flora P. 0. Box 151411 Alexandria, VA. 22315-1411 RE. NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REQUEST TO CEASE UNAUTHORIZED DEVELOPMENT — CAMA VIOLATION #05-22C Dear Mr. Flora This letter confirms that on June 29, 2005, Tere Barrett and Mark Hardeman representing DCM, were onsite at your property located at Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge adjacent to Bogue Sound located in Atlantic Beach, off Salter Path Rd., Carteret County, North Carolina. The purpose of the visit was to monitor restoration of adjacent properties. 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 are legally responsible for the lack of sedimentation/erosion control measures that were required by this Division after relocating and backfilling the bulkhead addressed under Notice of Violation #05-07 on March 02, 2005. Currently there is no measure employed to prevent the movement of the unconsolidated material, and no vegetation onsite. As a result, fill material has moved into the adjacent and recently restored marsh area in rain events. Approximately 1700 square feet of recuperating coastal marsh has been filled due to the lack of any prevention measures. This activity took place within the Coastal Wetlands and Estuarine Waters that are contiguous with Bogus Sound. Coastal Wetlands and Estuarine Waters are designated as Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC). No CAMA permit was issued to you for this fill activity. 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. 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 Mr. Matt Flora June 30, 2005 Page 2 of 4 1 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). It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to levy a minimum civil assessment of $350.00 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. Please note that this is the second violation of this type to occur on this property while in your ownership, and as such, a higher penalty may be applicable. 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 on 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, unauthorized filling of the Coastal Wetlands and Estuarine Waters AEC's, is not consistent with Section 15A NCAC 07H.0208. Therefore, I am requesting that all fill material be removed from the wetlands and waters adjacent to the bulkhead, and the area returned to the original grade and contour. . 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. 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 —50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Matt Flora June 30, 2005 Page 3 of 4 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 notified as to the amount of the civil assessment for undertaking development without first obtaining the proper permit and/or development that is inconsistent with Coastal Resources Commission rules. Sincerely, /�' ko-- Tere Barrett MHC. District Manager, DCM Cc:Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Mark Hardeman, Coastal Management Representative, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM Henry Wicker, USACE Donna Turner, LPO 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 RESTORATION PLAN For Mr. Matt Flora Property Property located at Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge, Carteret County CoarWhtwh {{ V x / VV Site 111ft620,185 ifOVO&M �.. N'Ts Coutal lYttfandamd\ Esmarim ttratm Area of wraasrliiated - harkSIleuteriat cea CordB RSan Adz..ec&ui aLaflxa O¢aer SDYzauvRead I, Mr. Matt Flora, agree to remove the unauthorized fill material and return the filled area to the previous grade and contour. Additionally, adequate sedimentation/erosion control measures must be employed to prevent the movement of unconsolidated materials into the adjacent waters and wetlands. I agree to complete this restoration to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) by July 25, 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 $350.00 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. DCM ENFORCEMENT TRACKING REPORT Field •e bl9a� Issuer )�LPJ Violation Descriptjon InitialDiscovery Date ip I 0�yl 0 Violation Description mcl-d e .�c& IIIA I[S�/ Violation Base No. I A B C D Violated Permit No. (if applicable) Was activity permittable? Yes / No Discovery Zod G Respondent Information Prior Violations in same Respondent Name(s) �irr �I „/1� — (Landowner/AgendContractor) Address `�O � �y / 1S l q (/�, � ' City �j�( i,,&c, , State V6 , Zip Cj — Phone # II�Dj�r`����j o2 Fax # l Email No Case Number Violation Type: o Permit t Condition Project T pe: Private ommunity if .IPublic Aut 'ons Required: Site V' ajor/�� Minor itts Respondent Site Visits Respondent Present Present Expired Permit Commercial General Inconsistent wl Rules Violation Location and Site Description , n Rover File '/ f Project Location: County Shoreline Length / `C O Street Address/ State Road/ Lot #(s) ( SAV: Not Sure Yes o Sandbags: Not Sure Yes $UbdiVi510n �(�{2.( -L PNA: Yesf Adjacent Citye ,Q ORW: YesAdjacent Y ZIP . _ n Crit. Hab. Phon e # ( ) River Basin I n ll Y Photos Yes�n ILYY-��Ibl. Adj. Wtr. Body ,> nat / an /unkn) Waiver Required Yes Closest Maj. Wtr.. Body � � In DWQ Buffer Area Yes No Restoration NOV Date (p CNOV Date V ` Penalty Assessment Sent to Respondent Date Rcvd. by Dist. Mgr. Date Assessment Extended Yes Initial Req. Comp. Date Date Comp. Observed s Extension Granted Yes Restoration Letter Acceptance Date No 71.0409 Ref. Recomm. Assess. DCM Assess. App./Permit Fee $ $ Penalty $ $ No Willful/Intent. $ $ Continuing $ $ Other $ $ Total. Formal Assessments, Appeals and Reductions 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 Respondent not responsive to penaltylNOV Injunction to complete restoration Date Collection Let. Sent Date Demand Let. Sent Violation Activities and Impacts AECs (0 PTA ES PTS Wetlandsl DS Impacted? Yes YSNo If yes, which types: OEA HHF IH SA DS CI S1R LS TY PWS: FC: Other: Restoration Required by the Respondent Des No ' Dimensions in excess Dimensions to restore of permit/ unauthorized activities Development Activities Habitat Description NOTES: Closing Final dimensions Actually restored allowed Payment Received $ Date Date Case Closed DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS PO BOX 1890 WILMINGTON NC 28402.1890 April 22, 2005 Regulatory Division Action ID No. 200500536 Mr. Matthew Flora Post Office Box 151411 Alexandria, Virginia 22315-1411 Dear Mr. Flora: 0 R,�TCS Oti 11 rm 50�' This letter serves to confirm my March 30, 2005 follow-up inspection concerning your restoration efforts for the unauthorized mechanized land clearing and construction of a bulkhead in Section 404 wetlands on your property located on Lot 1, in Coral Bay Ridge Subdivision, on Ocean Ridge Court, north side of NC Hwy 58 (Salter Path Road), adjacent to Hoop Pole Creek, in Atlantic Beach, Carteret, North Carolina. Based on the follow-up inspection, it has been determined that your restoration efforts have been satisfactorily completed. Accordingly, no further action will be taken in this matter and our file will be closed as of the date of this letter. It is strongly recommended that erosion control measures (such as silt fence, ground cover, hay, straw...) be installed/placed along the slope along the established wetland line. Please be cautioned that any future unauthorized work of similar nature in Section 404 wetlands or waters would be considered a willful and intentional violation of Federal law and may result in immediate referral of the matter to the U.S. Attorney with recommendation for civil prosecution. It is strongly recommended that you contact Mr. Mark Hardeman or Tere Barrett of North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, at (252) 808-2808, to satisfy any further State enforcement requirements on your property. -2- Thank you for your time and cooperation in resolving this matter. If you or comments in this matter, please contact Mickey Sugg at (910) 251-4811, V Regulatory Field Office. Sincerely, Keith A. Hams, Chief Wilmington Regulatory Field Copies Furnished: any question Ms. Noelle Lutheran Mr. Wallace R. Sherron, Director Division of Water Quality State Property Section N.C. Department of Environment N.C. Department of Administration and Natural Resources 116 West Jones Street 128 Cardinal Drive Extension Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Mr. Mike Wylie Mr. Mark Hardeman U.S. Environmental Protec ion Agency N.C. Division of Coastal Management Wetlands Section -Region IV 400 Commerce Avenue Water Management Division Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-3421 61 Forsyth Street, SW Atlanta, Georgia 30303 S. Tere Barrett .C. Division of Coastal Management Mr. Neil Whitford 400 Commerce Avenue Post Office Drawer 1347 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-3421 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 U.S. Attorney Mr. Ron Cullipher Eastern District of North Carolina Stroud Engineering 310 New Bern Avenue 151-A Hwy 24, Hestron Plaza H Suite 800, Federal Building Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Mr. Dale Elmore Centre Construction Grc 203 East Whitaker Mill Raleigh, North Carolina -3- Mr. Bill Smith Access Medical Development 2304 Wesvill Court, Suite 380 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Ms. Donna Turner, Inspections Department Town of Atlantic Beach Post Office Box 10 Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512 Mr. Lee Smith, Planning Director Town of Atlantic Beach Post Office Box 10 Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512 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 ALowana JO Ted August 18, 2005 Matthew C Flora 6825A Brindle Heath Way Alexandria VA 22315-5828 Ronda 7- Roy RE: Payment of Proposed Penalty for V'ations o1 ` "��_ *aanagement Act, Committed in Carteret Count CAMA Violation # 05-07C OS-22C /- v// Dear Mr. Flora: Qy This letter will acknowledge receipt of your check #4944 & 4945, both in the amount of $350.00, and dated August 15, 2005. Once the amount of the check is credited to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' account, this matter will be fully and completely closed. If you have any further questions concerning this matter, please contact me at my Morehead City office, (252) 808-2808. Sincerely, \J.e�4aV�/.,Gz Tere Barrett District Manager TB/lsb cc: Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator Ted Tyndall, Asst. Director Mark Hardeman, Coastal Management Rep. Raleigh Bland, COE 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-28081 FAX: 252-247-33301 Internet: www.necoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Matt Flora August02,2005 Page 2 of 2 picsfyce CAMAVIOLATION#0kC Ally i i2ees AGREEMENT TO PAY PROPOSED CIVIL ASSESSMENT MOrehe$d Cily E)CM 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 against me for violation of the Coastal Area Management Act, NCGS 113A-100 et sec , committed on my property at Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge, Atlantic Beach, Carteret County, North Carolina. In orderto 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 6/30/05, and agree to pay the proposed civil assessment of $350. S' t1 d I - ATE yY-ta� SIGNATURE ' p . v ADDRESS Pr'1 tx~,1 A4 �41 ✓4- 17 TELEPHONE NUMBER ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete A. Signature Item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. �! �, X h't't6v",� 13 Agent ■ Print your name and address on the reverse ❑ Addressee B. Recelved by (P~M ) C. Date of Delivery so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, M14 f! or on the front if space permits. D. Is delivery address dir�t ttem 1? Oyes 1. Article Addressed to: If YES, enter deliv 0 No Mr. Matt Flora ` POBox 151411 N g, Alexandria, VA 22315-1411 3. Service Type ❑ certified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mall 0 C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? Fyba Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number 7004 (irans/er from service /ebeQ 2890 0003 8041 9922 PS Form 3811. February 2oo4 Domestic Return Receipt 102595O2-M-15491 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE NO VA 12 AUG 05P 6 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4in this box N.C. Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, N.C. 28557 808-2808 wlfohead City t I�b pzb MC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Malt Flora PO Box 151411 Alexandria, VA 22315-1411 RE CAMAVIOLATION #05.22C Dear Mr. Flora: Charles S. Jones, Director William G. August 2, 2005 This letter is in reference to the Notice of Violation dated 6/30/05 that I, District Manager forthe Morehead Cil of Coastal Management, issued to you for lack of sedimentation measures that led to the filling of apr Coastal Wetlands adjacent to Bogue Sound at Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge, Atlantic Beach, Carteret County. Estuarine Waters, Public Trust Areas, and Coastal Wetlands, which are Areas of Environmental Concern, de Resources Commission. Based upon the site visit conducted on 7/08/05 by Mr. Mark Hardeman, Field Division, the restoration requested appears to be complete to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Ma The Coastal Area Management Act provides that a civil assessment of up to $2,500 may be assessed foi of the Coastal Resources Commission to assess a civil penalty for all violations in order to recoversome violations and/or to compensate the public for any damage to its natural resources. Under the rules of the Coastal Resource Commission, a civil penalty in the amount of $350 is appropriate for expeditiously resolve this matter prior to the assessment of a formal civil penalty by accepting responsibil paying the amount proposed above. In order to do this, you must: (1) sign one of the attached copies of an Assessment;" (2) attach a check or money order for $350 made payable to the North Carolina Departm( Natural Resources (NCDENR); and, (3) return the signed agreement and payment to this office in the er envelope within ten (10) days of your receipt of this letter. Upon deposit of your check in the Department's ac Notice of Compliance officially closing this enforcement action. Jr., Secretary I District of the Division roximately 1700 sf of The violation involved aignated by the Coastal Representative for the cation. It is the policy costs of investigating s violation. You may for the violation and reement to Pay Civil of Environment and sed, self-addressed unt, you will receive a 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, contact me at (252) 808-2808. Sincerely, Tere Barrett District Manager Enclosures cc: Ted Tyndall, DCM Roy Brownlow, DCM Mark Hardeman, DCM Henry Wicker, USACE 151-B Hwy. 24, Hestron Plaza II, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-28081 FAX: 252-247-33301 Internet: www.nccoastalmanacer do not hesitate to An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer r Mr. Matt Flora August 02, 2005 Page 2 of 2 CAMA VIOLATION 605.07C 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 against me for violation of the Coastal Area Management Act, NCGS 113A-100 et seg, committed on my property at Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge, Atlantic Beach, Carteret County, North Carolina. In order to resolve this matter with no further action or expense on my part,) accept responsibility for the violation as described in the Notice of Violation letter dated 6/30/05, and agree to pay the proposed civil assessment of $350. DATE SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER V RESTORATION PLANrJ e Mr. Matt Flora Property IJUL 2 1 2005 Property located at Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge, Carteret County Re 54m,41'on, Ivry, Nr ' wau Cow, fed RNo( ,'NSpatfej- by Mh4c IgAxdr�, o•� Jwly 7) aoo2, 1 1 Gutal MmA 't nppr. 1%L So`: Gd-02C Yf 5 Appr. 17GC ,ffdl m Cca-al Wtdand: and E:--Mann. IN ARM % irlrr � uu::u:dilaUl McF:50 evl.ral tv: 4ru[r. Sera• \Irrt Era 0^:ur . D Lamr: F:d I, Mr. Matt Flora, agree to remove the unauthorized fill material and return the filled area to the f contour. Additionally, adequate sedimentation/erosion control measures must be employed to pre of unconsolidated materials into the adjacent waters and wetlands. City DC1W )us grade and the movement I agree to complete this restoration to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management SDCM) by July 25, 2005, or provide an explanation for non-compliance and a reasonable request for time extensiorf. When corrective actions are complete, I will notify the DCM so the work can be inspected. SIGNATURE: DATE: 7 /3 Y� 1t is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to levy a minimum civil assessment $350.00 and violations of this type depending upon the damage to the resources. If restoration is not undertaken or substantially higher civil assessment will be levied and an injunction sought to require restoration. t all completed, a NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ReSOt Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. NOTICE OF VIOLATION June 30,2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Matt Flora P. 0. Box 151411 Alexandria, VA. 22315-1411 RE. NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REQUEST TO CEASE UNAUTHORIZED CAMA VIOLATION #05-22C Dear Mr. Flora Secretary This letter confirms that on June 29, 2005, Tere Barrett and Mark Hardeman representing DCM, were onsite at your property located at Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge adjacent to Bogus Soul nd located in Atlantic Beach, off Salter Path Rd., Carteret County, North Carolina. The purpose of the visit was to monitor restoration of adjacent properties. 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. I have information that indicates you are legally responsible for the lack of sedimt control measures that were required by this Division after relocating and backfillir addressed under Notice of Violation #05-07 on March 02, 2005. Currently there employed to prevent the movement of the unconsolidated material, and no vegetati result, fill material has moved into the adjacent and recently restored marsh area in Approximately 1700 square feet of recuperating coastal marsh has been filled due any prevention measures. This activity took place within the Coastal Wetlands Waters that are contiguous with Bogue Sound. Coastal Wetlands and Estuarin designated as Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC). No CAMA permit was issued fill activity. Based on these findings, I am initiating an enforcement action by issuing Violation for violation of the Coastal Area Management Act and the State's Dredge , 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalman the bulkhead no measure onsite. Asa in events. the lack of d Estuarine Waters are you for this s Notice of f Fill Law. An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Mr. Matt Flora June 30, 2005 Page 2 of 4 1 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 mat 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�. It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to levy a minimum civil dssessment of $350.00 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 damaged 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. Please note that this is the second violation of this type to occur on this property while in your ownership, and as such, a higher penalty may be applicable. You are also in violation of the State's Dredge and Fill Law which requires a permit�rom the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources before undertaking an excavating or filling in any estuarine waters, tidelands, marshlands, or state-owned lakes pursuait to N.C.G.S. 113-229. Therefore, I also request that you immediately CEASE AND DESIST suctt unauthorized activity and contact me about this matter as well. Violations of the State's Dredge at id 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, unauthorized filling of the Coastal Wetlands and Estuarine Waters AEC's, is not consistent with Sectiol 15A NCAC 07H.0208. Therefore, I am requesting that all fill material be removed from the wetla ds and waters adjacent to the bulkhead, and the area returned to the original grade and contour. The enclosed Restoration Plan describes the action necessary to bring this project with the Act. If you intend to cooperate with my request, please sign one c Restoration Agreements and return it to me in the enclosed, self-addressed env( (10) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to comply with this request or respond bs prior to the requested deadline with an acceptable schedule for compliance will be refusal to cooperate and will result in a Notice of Continuing Violation, as well as a being sought ordering compliance. The relevant statutes and regulations are available from this office, and I am willing complying with the requirements of these laws. A site inspection will be made in thl determine whether this REQUEST TO CEASE AND DESIST has been complied that you contact me immediately. 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalman D compliance the attached pe within ten to this office erpreted as a curt injunction ) assist you in near future to Jth. I request An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Mr. Matt Flora June 30, 2005 Page 3 of 4 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 notified as to the amount of the civil assessment for undertaking development without first obtaining the proper permit and/or development that is inconsistent with Coastal Resources Commission rules. Sincerely, /�' ko-- Tere Barrett MHC District Manager, DCM Cc:Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Mark Haftftn, Coastal Management Representative, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM Henry Wicker, USACE Donna Turner, LPO 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 RESTORATION PLAN For Mr. Matt Flora Property Property located at Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge, Carteret County Cmad V.& A",. WL i SYor P.d RnG -area c! w:on�oli.1a1M back£9 naa,ervl L.i Carl fiv: Fd.e -a&..i Silo I is" 6390E u."r . m.,.. soc 6E z:c NIS ® Appr. 1700sMim C"31&1 T%.d..S La Esmarme W-m SD 6u>•ce Rc.! I, Mr. Matt Flora, agree to remove the unauthorized fill material and return the filled area to the previous grade and contour. Additionally, adequate sedimentation/erosion control measures must be employed to prevent the movement of unconsolidated materials into the adjacent waters and wetlands. I agree to complete this restoration to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) by July 25, 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 $350.00 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. NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ReSOL Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. NOTICE OF VIOLATION June 30, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Matt Flora P. 0. Box 151411 Alexandria, VA. 22315-1411 Jr., Secretary RE. NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REQUEST TO CEASE UNAUTHORIZED DEVELOPMENT — CAMA VIOLATION #05-22C Dear Mr. Flora This letter confirms that on June 29, 2005, Tere Barrett and Mark Hardeman representing DCM, were onsite at your property located at Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge adjacent to Bogue Sound located in Atlantic Beach, off Salter Path Rd., Carteret County, North Carolina. The purpose of the visit was to monitor restoration of adjacent properties. 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. I have information that indicates you are legally responsible for the lack of sedim( control measures that were required by this Division after relocating and backfillin addressed under Notice of Violation #05-07 on March 02, 2005. Currently there employed to prevent the movement of the unconsolidated material, and no vegetati result, fill material has moved into the adjacent and recently restored marsh area in Approximately 1700 square feet of recuperating coastal marsh has been filled due any prevention measures. This activity took place within the Coastal Wetlands Waters that are contiguous with Bogue Sound. Coastal Wetlands and Estuarir designated as Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC). No CAMA permit was issued fill activity. Based on these findings, I am initiating an enforcement action by issuing Violation for violation of the Coastal Area Management Act and the State's Dredge f 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalman the bulkhead no measure onsite. Asa in events. to the lack of tnd Estuarine Waters are to you for this [his Notice of nd Fill Law. An Equal Opponunity \ Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Mr. Matt Flora June 30, 2005 Page 2 of 4 1 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). It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to levy a minimum civil (assessment of $350.00 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. Please note that this is the second violation of this type to occur on this property while In your ownership, and as such, a higher penalty may be applicable. You are also in violation of the State's Dredge and Fill Law which requires a permitlfrom 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. 1 Based upon the North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Subchapter 07H. State Guidelines for Areas of Environmental Concern, the activity you have undertaken, unauthorized filling of the Coastal Wetlands and Estuarine Waters AEC's, is not consistent with Section 15A NCAC 07H.0208. Therefore, I am requesting that all fill material be removed from the wetla neds and waters adjacent to the bulkhead, and the area returned to the original grade and contour. 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 in, terpreted 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 �o 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. 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalman An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer ■ 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 mallpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addresser : a S-IqH A. Signature X OkA ❑ !Agent B. Received by (PWfed Name) C. Date 7,11111 104t D. Is delivery address different from Item 1? Yea If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No 3. Service Type ''f7 Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered ICJ Holum Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mall ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Exba Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number 7004 2890 0003 8041 9823 (Irransler from service label) PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02- 1540 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First -Class Mail Postage &Fees Paid USPS • Sender: Please print yo Ha;; address, and flP+ this box >wID a 1 N.C. Division of Coastal, MagageWt T -.. I 400 Commerce Avenue n Moreheadlf�tterty Dry j 808-2808 n 3 Mr. Matt Flora June 30,2005 Page 3 of 4 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 notified as to the amount of the civil assessment for undertaking development without first obtaining the proper permit and/or development that is inconsistent with Coastal Resources Commission rules. Sincerely, /�' ko-- Tere Barrett MHC District Manager, DCM Cc:T,ed Tyndall; Assistant Director, DCM Mark Hardeman, Coastal Management Representative, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM Henry Wicker, USACE Donna Turner, LPO ENCLOSURE 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastaimanagement.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Paper RESTORATION PLAN For Mr. Matt Flora Property Property located at Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge, Carteret County Carta W k Ippa. NL Suter Pad RW A,. e backff .1..1 II Canal I., Rope AErm has Sm Vint 6'29 ff 14rtPMV Oarr SOt" 65-22C \7S ®� .tppr. 17905rfinn Coastal Radmds and Estlu R.mn pDhvrceRrl I, Mr. Matt Flora, agree to remove the unauthorized fill material and return the filled area to the previous grade and contour. Additionally, adequate sedimentation/erosion control measures must be employed to prevent the movement of unconsolidated materials into the adjacent waters and wetlands. I agree to complete this restoration to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) by July 25. 2005, 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: It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to levy a minimum civil assessment $350.00 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. DCM ENFORCEMENT TRACKING REPORT Field •-, 6A2:� Issuer I �yLPJ Violation Descriptjo>n Initial Discovery Date II D Violation Description Violation Base No. u A B C D Violated Permit No. (it applicable) G Was activity permittable? Yes ( NJo ery Method Respondent Information Prior Violations in same AE Yes No Case Number -Qs[ Respondent Name(s) M-rr Q I (Landowner/Agent/Contractor) Address© IQ-,..r, i IS I (� CT City (U_I a��, State . Zip lj — l C�rl Phone # �0?j6jr&-5 — Fax # Cll l Email Violation Type: Project Ti e: Aut 'ons Required: SittIeV�' hs/ Respondent Site Visits Respondent oPermit Private ommunity a�or W/�7/� Present Present i ondition /Public Minor D& I �� Expired Permit Commercial General Inconsistent wl Rules Violation Location and Site Description Rover File i Project Location: County kry . Shoreline Length �0 Street Address/ State Road/ Lot # s ��it JC_J L SAV: Not Sure Yesf C Sandbags Not Sure Yes Subdivision PNA: YesAdjacent ORW: YesAdjacent City ZIP Crit. Hab. y�Phone # ( ) River Basin ► t, ty Photos YYm Adj. Wtr. Body V �! v-� t.�,Rn an /unkn) Waiver Required Yes Closest Maj. Wtr. Body �jry-7 In DWQ Buffer Area Yes No Restoration NOV Date (L �`,C/C.( CNOV Date Penalty Assessment Sent to Respondent Date Rcvd. by Dist. Mgr. Date Assessment Extended Yes No Initial Req. Comp. Date�(� S Date Comp. Observed App./Permit Fe 177} Penalty Willful/Intent. Continuing Other Total Extension Granted Yes No Restoration Letter Acceptance Date ® 710'ela j Recomm. Assess. DCM Assess. $ o1`70. 2 g $ / Clo $ $ s S $ S S Formal Assessments, Appeals and Reductions 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 Respondent not responsive to penalty/NOV Injunction to complete restoration Date Collection Let. Sent Date Demand Let. Sent Violation Activities and Impacts AECs =: (0 PTA ES PTS OEA HHF IH PWS: FC: Other: Restoration Required by the Respondent es No D" Wetlands Impacted? Yes / No IDS Ci SY IR SAR SC SP 404 imensions in excess Dimensions to restore of permit/ unauthorized acti/vpies Development Activities ' �0, 57 1 7 60 s4 Habitat Description Closing Payment Received $ Date i Final dimensions al lossre dd Date Case Closed If yes, which types: LS TY Actually restored l -)a) 54' North Carolina Michael F. Easley, Governor July 25, 2005 Mr. Matt Flora P.O. Box 151411 Alexandria, VA 22315-1411 A7jA NCDENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary RE:RESTORATION ACCEPTANCE — CAMA VIOLATION #05-22C Dear Mr. Flora: This letter is in reference to the Notice of Violation # 05-22C sent to you dated June 30, 2005 for the lack of sedimentationlerosion control measures that were required by this Division after relocating and backfilling the bulkhead within the Coastal Wetlands and Estuarine Waters in or near Bogue Sound. The violation took place on your property located at Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge off of Salter Path Road in or near the community of Atlantic Beach in Carteret County, North Carolina. This unauthorized activity constituted development and you were requested to remove the unauthorized fill material and return the filled area to the previous grade and contour; as well as employ adequate sedimentation/erosion control measures to prevent the movement of unconsolidated materials into the adjacent waters and wetlands. 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 July 8, 2005 to inspect the restoration of the unauthorized activity addressed in the Notice of Violation #05-22C. 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. Sinc lwGi Mark ardeman Coastal Management Representative Cc:Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Tere Barrett, District Manager, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM Henry Wicker, USACE Donna Turner, LPO 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 RESTORATION PLANT For Mr. Matt Flora Property ' JU( 2 t 7pQ5 Property located at Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge, Carteret County Re 54o#m4j'ow O ^� e.&r1e Jwly $� aoa2 A".. P1L Al 1 / (, �y 1 ► Oreheaa city ocM few{ �'N 1(! N v ec 4 e�C._.N', /'r A-A-K H ' C "1 4-" SA t"6 29 0S \OC 6�-22C NTS ® 4--.APPr. 17ODiff lin c.avw nea=& m< Eswa i Rmn I, Mr. Matt Flora, agree to remove the unauthorized fill material and return the filled area to the previous grade and contour. Additionally, adequate sedimentationterosion control measures must be employed to prevent the movement of unconsolidated materials into the adjacent waters and wetlands. I agree to complete this restoration to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) by July 25, 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: /6 It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to levy a minimum civil assessment $350.00 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. t