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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-29C Gorske®� Top 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 March 6, 2006 Mr. Joseph Gorske 150 Oak Lane Williston, NC 28589 ,iLSB r TB.. RE: Payment of Proposed Penalty for Violations of the Coastal Area Management Act, Committed in Carteret County CAMA Violation #05-29C Dear Mr. Gorske: This letter will acknowledge receipt of your money order #06898997, in the amount of $700.00, and dated March 3, 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 Mark Hardeman, Coastal Management Rep. Henry Wicker, COE 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Intemet: www.nocoastaimanagement.net An Equal Opportunity \ Afthmative Action Employer— 50% Recvded \ 10% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Joseph Gorske February 28, 2006 Page 3 of 3 CAMA VIOLATION #05.29C JOSEPH GORSKE 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 $700.00 against me for violation of the Coastal Area Management Act, NCGS 113A-100 et sec , committed on or near 150 Oak Lane, adjacent to Williston Creek in Williston, 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 8/08/05, and agree to pay the proposed civil assessment of $700.00. DA E SId4ATdRE ADDRESS ,lAV41 W z� TELEPHONE NUMBER 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-28081 FAX: 252-247-33301 Internet: www.nccoastaimanagelment.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper DCM ENFORCEMENT TRACKING REPORT Issuer `� Field Rep. 6hM),Nr Violation Base No. A 8 C D LPO Violated Permit No. LP) (if applicable) Violation Description Was activity permittable? Yes Initial Discovery Date 4a, a 3" 20a5 Discovery Method Violation Description J)p/QViY,crr 1444 ?—xcAVa-47&, . a, -,A �i'11 10 CoaS+aI We-f (Cw� Q^^a 654v2r,,,,6 04AM-P, Respondent Information r/� Prior Violations in same AEC es No Case Number 05 v?9G-D1 RespondentName(s) fOS�jA6or6ke (Landowner/Agent/Contractor) Address 15D Ocz/4- rr(c.i..e. City t4),W? State Zip gjrQ9 Phone # Fax # Email Violation Type: Project Type: Authorizations Required: Site Visits Respondent Site Visits Respondent No Permit PrivatelCommunit ajor %�u� 3 prase a 5 ys Present Permit Condition Govt./Public Minor & Expired Permit Commercial General Inconsistent w/ Rules Violation Location and Site Description L,11 170 4 '��"" lG� County Rover File � Project Location: eflor -Pc Shoreline Length i 154) Street Address/ State Road/ Lot #(s) SAV: Not Sure Yes (!.Ob %rj d QQ k LO nJe— Sandbags: Not Sure Yes I PNA: -(5>510 Adjacent Subdivision City A,), ZIP 2 YSW ORW: Hab. Yes No Yes Adjacen Phone # ( ) River -Basin WA' OalL Crit. Photos 40 No Adj. Wtr. Body u)/ an /unkn) Waiver Required In DWO Buffer Area Yes Yes Closest Maj. Wtr. Body eorie— SDuAsj0 Restoration [ � 20d5 Extension Granted Yes No phi NOV Date Av? 1T, 2�05 Initial Req. Comp. Date tI % Restoration Letter %f , 2lsz, S CNOV Date Date Comp. Observed 41 1-bbG Acceptance DatFe6 i Penalty Assessment oZ7J.0409 Ref. Recomm. Assess CM Assess. Sent to Respondent Date '�X��,// l �tl/ Rcvd. by Dist. Mgr. Date Assessment Extended Yes No App./Permit Fee N) (B) I Penalty Willful/Intent. Continuing Other (49 AiV 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 penalty/NOV Injunction to complete restoration Date Collection Let. Sent Date Demand Let. Sent Violation Activities and Impacts AECs Affected; 0 ES PTS EA HHF IH PWS: FC: Other: Restoration Required by the Respondent es No Wetlands Impacted? es / No SA DS 0 SY SS SC SP 404 Dimensions in excess Dimensions to restore of permit/ unauthorized activities Development Activities I /6 X 36 eX 4) SY ea vats x / Habitat Description 6 161AI y p If yes, which types: LS TY i Final dimensions Actually restored allowed /a k / 5 NOTES: Closing Payment Received $ Date Date Case Closed North Carolina Michael F. Easley, Governor Joseph Gorske 150 Oak Lane Williston, NC 28589 NCDENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary February 27, 2006 LSB 19LP-B TB 0-FRB MTT RE: RESTORATION ACCEPTANCE — CAMA VIOLATION #05.29C Dear Mr. Gorske: This letter is in reference to the Notice of Violation # 05-29C sent to you dated August 8, 2005 for the unauthorized excavation of a boat ramp within the Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Shoreline, and Estuarine Waters AEC's in or near Williston Creek. The violation took place on your property located at 150 Oak Lane off of Hwy 70 in or near the Town of Williston in Carteret County, North Carolina. This unauthorized activity constituted development and you were requested to restore the area to its original grade and contour. 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 January 6, 2006 to inspect the restoration of the unauthorized activity addressed in the Notice of Violation #05-29C. 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, Mark Hardeman Coastal Management Representative Cc: Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Tere Barrett, District Manager, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM Henry Wicker, USACE 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal opportunity 1 Aff rmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper W.j T Sikh, T 44 'goo Tw� !!�fjl:�v -,A: Ap - qO an! ww"m Lin AM "Kil on Y-! WON,: on- QQ 11 As Y"" GOO mtw; yu f -W �q �y 1 q 1100M 11 :10-mg mw a Assn- A.� s, I ELI QPTP YMOF �Y" N 4 g4, . M M j.TqQ max -'q DCM ENFORCEMENT TRACKING REPORT /VI4e� l ��, ��n1 iN Issuer Field Rep. / 1 <7�7t Violation Base No. A B C D LIDO Violated Permit No. _ LPJ (if applicable) Violation Description Was activity permittable? Yes / Initial Discovery Date 41, 3" S065 Discovery Method Violation Description MvgLdj6 r) zed. 2y(Gctvq o ti. cw•d �; `r•( 10 c:oQs+al Oe-4(4X,. �•�( Esk2rl�.e. it.7 S Respondent Information Prior Violations in same AEC es No Case NumberDrj o7�j�-01 Respondent Name(s) �p$��j �o r5� e / (Landowner/Agent/Contractor) Address /59 pc,— Je— //( C,,e city it), STOh State /'Ii� Zip g5Q9 Phone # Fax # Email Violation Type: Project Type: Authorizations Required: Site Visits Respondent Site Visits Respondent No Permit rivate/C ommumt alor f}u4 3 5res�e(� Present / / S Permit Condition Govt./Public Minor & Expired Permit Commercial General Inconsistent wl Rules Violation Location and Site Description Project Location: County L4i9AkrGf Street Address/ State Road/ Lot #(s) /F0 04k 4-12.tle Subdivision City ZV . '/1i5 ZIP 2 Y599 Phone # ( ) River Basin WA • 44)L Adj. Wtr. Body uJlOAW-k at / an /unkn) Closest Maj, Wtr. Body e,*re—S6u u C0 Restoration NOV Date AV? :V, 2405 CNOV Date Penalty Assessment Sent to Respondent Date Rcvd. by Dist. Mgr. Date Assessment Extended Yes No Rover File i Shoreline Length /5%J SAV: Not Sure Yes <Erb Sandbags: Not Sure PNA: �Yes l'_/ iliift Adjacent ORW: Yas No Atljacen Crit. Hab. Yes Photos � No Waiver Required Yes In DWQ Buffer Area Yes Initial Req. Comp. Date �P�r 20 95 Date Comp. Observed / 71.0409 Ref. App./Permit Fee (y) (B) i Penalty Willful/Intent. Continuing Other Mr-QiV Total Extension Granted Yes No Restoration Letter Acceptance Date Recomm. Assess. DCM Assess. s 1256 S $ / D!i S $ .950 s $ S $ S - (J 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 Affected: OE TA ES PTS A HHF IH PWS: FC: Other: Restoration Required by the Respondent es No Wetlands Impacted? Yes / No SA DS ci SY SS SC SP 404 Dimensions in excess Dimensions to restore of permit/ unauthorized activities Development Activities �, ?l� ek h� K/ Habitat Description NOTES: Closing Payment Received $ Date i Final dimensions allowed Date Case Closed If yes, which types: LS TY Actually restored FUNCTION=> C -DCM ENFORCEMENT PRIMARY VIOLATOR INFORMATION---RRD210 CASE: 040050C PERMIT #: CONSULTANT: HARDEMAN NAME: GORSKE, JOSEPH ADDR: P.O. BOX 757 CITY: WILLISTON STATE: NC ZIP: 28589 PHONE: 252 342 6222 CNTY: CARTERET NEAREST WATER BODY: WILLISTON CREEK ST PLANE X: LPO : SMITH, LARRY LOCALITY: 150 OAK LANE ST PLANE Y: VIO DESC: LAND DISTURBING ACTUALLY ON HG ADJ. TO MARSH & WILLISTON CRK-MARSH FI : LL & EW FILL OF CANAL NOV SENT: 1129 04 VIOLATION: MAJOR: Y MINOR: PERM COND: CAMA: Y D&F: Y RESTORE:Y REQUESTED: 123104 COMPLETED: 03 18 05 ESTUARY: Y PUB TRST: Y SHORELINE: Y OCEANHZ: OTHER: PRI NURS: ORW: WETLANDS: Y SA: Y DS: CJ: SY: JR: Y LS: TY: SS: SC: SP: IF: BF: WS: MF: TYPE EXCAVATE FILLED RESTORE OTHER TYPE EXCAVATE FILLED RESTORE OTHER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---------ASSESSMENT AND DISPOSITION-------- REC ASSMT: 00350 REFERENCES: F4BI CRITERIA: REPORT RCVD: ASSESSED: 350 TO OGC: 01 01 01 TO VIOLATOR: 04 25 05 PAY REC: 350 ON: 04 28 05 CASE CLOSED: 04 29 05 # VIOLATORS: 1 TOTAL ASSESSMENT: 350 TOTRECEIVED: 350 MESSAGE: ENTER DATA YOU WISH TO CHANGE PFI=HELP PF2=MAINMENU PF3=ENFORCEMENTMENU PF4=PREV SCREEN PFS=VIOLATOR 00 F4V.AA 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 February 28, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL TBB P--A RB RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED MTT - A/RB Mr. Joseph Gorske 150 Oak Lane Morehead City, NC 28557 RE. CAMA VIOLATION #05-29C Dear Mr. Gorske: This letter is in reference to the Notice of Violation dated 8/08/05 that Mark Hardeman, Coastal Management Representative for the Division of Coastal Management, issued to you for the unauthorized excavation of a boat ramp at 150 Oak Lane within and adjacent to Williston Creek in Williston, Carteret County. The violation involved the Estuarine Waters, Estuarine Shoreline, and Coastal Wetlands, which are Areas of Environmental Concern designated by the Coastal Resources Commission. 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 Resource Commission, a proposed civil penalty in the amount of $700.00 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 $700.00 made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR); and (3) return the signed agreement and payment to this office in the enclosed, self- addressed envelope within ten (10) days of your receipt of this letter. Upon deposit of your check in the Department's account, you will receive a Notice of Compliance officially closing this enforcement action. If you do not send a signed agreement and payment to this office within ten (10) days, the Director of the Division of Coastal Management will formally assess a civil penalty against you. You will then have the opportunity to request a hearing on the penalty or request remission of the penalty. 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-28081 FAX: 252-247-33301 Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity1 Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Joseph Gorske February 28, 2006 Page 2 of 3 Thank you for your time and cooperation in resolving this important matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (252) 808-2808, Sincerely, Tere Barrett, District Manager, MHC Division of Coastal Management Enclosures cc'. Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM Mark Hardeman, Coastal Management Representative, DCM Henry Wicker, USACE 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-28081 FAX: 252-247-33301 Internet: www.nccoastaimanagement.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE II II IFirst-Class Mail Postage & Fees USPerPS o.G-tGFaid • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box N.C. Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, N.C. 28557 808-2808 coos I�Illllllilll�llll�l�lll�l��ll��l��ll�l�l���llll���ll,����ll�l ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete Item 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 mailpiece, or od the front If space permits. 1 1. Article Addressed to: JOSEPH GORSKE 150 OAK LANE WILLISTON, NC 28589 A. Signature Qrelvery d nee ❑ Agent ewe TOG (a m-5 h` S- 3 �t l D. Is delNAy address different from Item 11 ❑ Yea M YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No 3. Service Type I ❑ Certified Mail 0 Express Mail ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. ReaMcted Delivery? pft Fee) 2. Article Number 7pp5 116� 0�03 1590 5375 (Rensrer from service leDe1) _ - ❑ Yes Ps Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Retum Receipt tM595 02-M-1sa0 „ Mr. Joseph Gorske February 28, 2006 Page 3 of 3 CAMA VIOLATION #05.29C JOSEPH GORSKE 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 $700.00 against me for violation of the Coastal Area ManagementAct, NCGS 113A-100 et sec, committed on or near 150 Oak Lane, adjacent to Williston Creek in Williston, 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 8/08/05, and agree to pay the proposed civil assessment of $700.00. DATE SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER 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 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 8, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Joseph Gorske 150 Oak Lane Williston, NC 28589 RE: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REQUEST TO CEASE UNAUTHORIZED DEVELOPMENT CAMA VIOLATION #05-29C Dear Mr. Gorske: This letter confirms that on August 3, 2005, you and I were onsite at your property located at 150 Oak Lane adjacent to Williston Creek, which is contiguous with Jarrett Bay located in or near Williston, off Highway 70, Carteret County, North Carolina. The purpose of the visit was to investigate unauthorized development including filling and land disturbing activity within Williston Creek. 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 have undertaken or are legally responsible for unauthorized excavation and filling on the aforementioned property. The activity involved the excavation of a 30' x 16' area for a boat ramp. An 8' x 16' area of Coastal Marsh consisting mainly of Black Needlerush was removed within the ramp area. The excavated spoils were placed to the east adjacent to the ramp and in Coastal Wetlands (10' x 16). This activity took place in Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Shoreline, and Estuarine Waters that are contiguous with Williston Creek. Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Shoreline, and Estuarine Waters 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: 252-808-28081 FAX: 252-247-33301 Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer —50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper Joseph Gorske August 8, 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 $350.00 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. 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. 1113-229. 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, unauthorized excavation and filling in the Coastal Wetland, Estuarine Shoreline, and Estuarine Waters AECs, is not consistent with Section 7H .0205, .0206, .0207, and .0208 of the Coastal Resource Commission's rules. Therefore, I am requesting that all fill be removed from the Coastal Wetlands and that all disturbed areas within 30'-of the NHW line be stabilized with sufficient ground cover and silt fencing to prevent erosion. The fill material must be placed in an approved high ground location such as the area you used previously that is southeast of your house. 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 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. 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-28081 FAX: 252-247-33301 Internet: www.nccoastalmanag6ment.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer —50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First -Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid LISPS Permit No. G-10 • Sender: Please print yo&-fame, address, and ZIP+q in this box N.C. Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, N.C. 28557 808-2808 immnnn mammmn�nip mo ■ 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 mailpiece, or on the front 0 space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: 1'sz OR - A. S/iQ�nature �/q // I Agent r, C. gate of DellV1W D. Is delivery address different from Item /? U Ye: If YES. enter delivery address below: ❑ No I3. Seri Type — �CertiFled Mail ❑ Express Mall ❑ Registered -I!R um Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number 7D04 2890 OD03 8D41 9632 (transfer from servbe /abed PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 Joseph Gorske August 8, 2005 Page 3 of 4 Sincerely, Mark Hardeman Coastal Management Representative Cc: Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Tere Barrett, District Manager, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM Henry Wicker, USACE Noel Lutheran, DWQ ENCLOSURE 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 2855*1 Phone: 252-808-2808 \ FAX: 252-247-3330 \ Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recyded \ 10% Post Consumer Paper Joseph Gorske August 8, 2005 Page 4 of 4 RPL 5 Spoil Area RESTORATION PLAN For Joseph Gorske Property CAMA Violation No. 05-29C Property located at 150 Oak Lane, Carteret County Williston Creek Filled Area (10' x 15') 16' 107 / 11 30' Excavated area (16' x 30') 150 Oak Lane Marsh I, Joseph Gorske, agree to remove all fill from the wetlands and stabilized the excavated area with a plant covering along with silt fencing to prevent further erosion. No further disturbance will be allowed below the NHW line, as the excavation appears to be filling naturally. 1 agree to complete this restoration to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) by September 8, 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: 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. 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 is A it . s Wl—%' A it . s Wl—%' Iv i AURA 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 8, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Joseph Gorske 150 Oak Lane Williston, NC 28589 RE: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REQUEST TO CEASE UNAUTHORIZED DEVELOPMENT CAMA VIOLATION #05-29C Dear Mr. Gorske: This letter confirms that on August 3, 2005, you and I were onsite at your property located at 150 Oak Lane adjacent to Williston Creek, which is contiguous with Jarrett Bay located in or near Williston, off Highway 70, Carteret County, North Carolina. The purpose of the visit was to investigate unauthorized development including filling and land disturbing activity within Williston Creek. 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 have undertaken or are legally responsible for unauthorized excavation and filling on the aforementioned property. The activity involved the excavation of a 30' x 16' area for a boat ramp. An 8' x 16' area of Coastal Marsh consisting mainly of Black Needlerush was removed within the ramp area. The excavated spoils were placed to the east adjacent to the ramp and in Coastal Wetlands (10' x 16). This activity took place in Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Shoreline, and Estuarine Waters that are contiguous with Williston Creek. Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Shoreline, and Estuarine Waters 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: 252-808-28081 FAX: 252-247-33301 Internet: www.necoastalmanagement.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer —50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper Joseph Gorske August 8, 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 $350.00 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. 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, unauthorized excavation and filling in the Coastal Wetland, Estuarine Shoreline, and Estuarine Waters AECs, is not consistent with Section 7H .0205, .0206, .0207, and .0208 of the Coastal Resource Commission's rules. Therefore, I am requesting that all fill be removed from the Coastal Wetlands and that all disturbed areas within 30' of the NHW line be stabilized with sufficient ground cover and silt fencing to prevent erosion. The fill material must be placed in an approved high ground location such as the area you used previously that is southeast of your house. 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 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. 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252-808-28081 FAX: 252-247-33301 Internet: www.nCGoastaimanagement.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper Joseph Gorske August 8, 2005 Page 3 of 4 Sincerely, Mark Hardeman Coastal Management Representative Cc: Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Tere Barrett, District Manager, DCM Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM Henry Wicker, USACE Noel Lutheran, DWQ 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 Afrmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Paper Joseph Gorske August 8, 2005 Page 4 of 4 RPL RESTORATION PLAN For Joseph Gorske Property CAMA Violation No. 05-29C Property located at 150 Oak Lane, Carteret County Williston Creek 16' / �I /'hull Filled Area 10V30' (10' x 15') Spoil Area Excavated area (16' x 301) Marsh 150 Oak Lane I, Joseph Gorske, agree to remove all fill from the wetlands and stabilized the excavated area with a plant covering along with silt fencing to prevent further erosion. No further disturbance will be allowed below the NHW line, as the excavation appears to be filling naturally. I agree to complete this restoration to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) by September 8, 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. 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 :;- ,� .: '.►.. u.w - � .. r r 'r'. � � .:� t , t I 1, u a ti' �r. + 4 I � hr 4 0 n M Y 0 4.1 1 :� r q :L �ry 4 F' 4 ��: �.� 5 o'. ADA14S PLUMBING t. c = _ r �G yc�� SSSF• ;. d ♦' - i fir+"` o-„•�-' � z�� I 05-May-06 NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT RECORD CASE STATUS; CASE NUMBER LAST NAME FIRST NAME BUSINESS NAME: 0 y -1 05-29C 1GORSIKE JOSEPH CASE IS CLOSED ' Previous Violations in Same © NOV DATE CLOSURE DATE Elapsed Days pFFLILIATION SECTOR AEC for Similar Activities 8/8505 I . 210 JPROPERTY OWNER 1PRIVATE MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE PHONE NUMBER 150 OAK LANE IWILLISTON NC 28569- I PROPERTY ADDRESS COMMUNITY WATERBODY NEAREST ROAD 150 OAK LANE IWILLISTON IWILLISTON CREEK INC 70 DISTRICT OFFICE COUNTY DCM REPRESENTATIVE LPO CONTACT 'MHCDO CARTERET .HARDEMAN I — VIOLATION TYPE A,FfC7EDAEC(S). ❑/. CW © EW ❑ PTA E/] ES ❑ PTS MAJOR CAMA plus DREDGE AND FILL ❑ OEA ❑ HHFA ❑ IHA [:1 PWS ❑ NCRA NATURE OF VIOLATION AEC DESCRIPTION 1PNA, ORW ionzed major development and violation of the State's Dredge & Fill law by excavating and filling in within the CW, EW, and ES AECs. RESTORATION STATUS ❑ RESTORATION NOT REQUIRED- CONTRACTOR RESTORATION NOT REQUIRED - PERMITTABLE DEVELOPMENT ❑ RESTORATION NOT REQUIRED - FURTHER IMPACTS ❑ RESTORATION PENDING RESTORATION REQUEST DATE COMPLETION DATE 9/8/2005 1/6/2006 ❑ RESTORATION EXTENDED RESTORE DATE DEADLINE EXTENDED ❑ REFERRED TO AG-S OFFICE - INJUNCTION INJUNCTION REFER DATE: ri ❑ REFERRED TO AG•S OFFICE - COLLECTION COLLECTION REQUEST DATE: I ASSESSMENT DATE PENALTY AMOUNT COLLECTION DATE AMOUNT COLLECTED PENALTY Mus] 2/28l2006 1 $700 1 3/6/2006 $700 PENALTY ISSUED WILLFUL &INTENTIONAL PENALTY (MIN. OR DOUBLED) ❑ PENALTY NOT ISSUED ❑ CNOV ISSUED �CNOV DATE ❑ ❑ CONRACTOR'S FIRST OFFENSE PENALTY APPEALED APPEAL DATE ❑ FORMAL CPA ISSUED F FORMAL CPA DATE ❑ SETTLED. AGREED UPON. STIPULATED PENALTY rSETTLEMENT DATE ❑ UNCOLLECTIBLE PENALTY I UNCOLLECTIBLE DETERMINATION DATE Violations Involving Adversely Impacted Resources AMOUNT OF ADVERSELY DISTURBED AREA (SO. FT.) 150 AMOUNT OF RESTORED AREA (SO, FT) 150 NOTES