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Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Matthew C Flora
6825A Brindle Heath Way
Alexandria VA 22315-5828
RE: Payment of Proposed Penalty for Violations of the Coastal Area Management Act,
Committed in Carteret County
CAMA Violation # 05-07C & 05-22C
Dear Mr. Flora:
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, [phone].
Sincerely4t�ozz
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Tere Barrett
District Manager
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cc: RRoy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator
Ted Tyndall, Asst. Director
Mark Hardeman, Coastal Management Rep.
Raleigh Bland, COE
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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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 Managementl (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: Y1516
It 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.
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Mr. Matt Flora
August 01, 2005
Page 2 of 2
CAMA VIOLATION #05-07C
AGREEMENT TO PAY PROPOSED CIVIL ASSESSMENT
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Morehead City CCM
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 furtheraction or expense on my part, I accept responsibility for the violation as described in the Notice
of Violation letter dated 3/02105, and agree to pay the proposed civil assessment of $350.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G
Augustl,2005
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Matt Flora
PO Box 151411
Alexandria, VA 22315-1411
RE. CAMA VIOLATION #05-07C
Dear Mr. Flora:
This letter is in reference to the Notice of Violation dated 3/02/05 that Mr. Mark Hardeman, representative
Management, issued to you for the construction and backfilling of a 140' bulkhead adjacentto Bogue
Ridge, Atlantic Beach, Carteret County. The violation involved Estuarine Waters, Public Trust Areas,
Coastal Wetlands, which are Areas of Environmental Concern, designated by the Coastal Resources Com
site visit conducted on 4108/05 by Mr. Hardeman, the restoration requested appears to be complete to the:
of Coastal Management.
Ross Jr., Secretary
Division of Coastal
I at Lot 1, Coral Bay
ne Shoreline, and
n. Based upon the
:tion of the Division
The Coastal Area Management Act provides that a civil assessment of up to $2,500 maybe 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 civil penalty in the amount of $350 is appropriate forlthis violation. You may
expeditiously resolve this matter prior to the assessment of a formal civil penalty by accepting responsibillty 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 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 afjeadngonthe penalty or
request remission of the penalty. 1
Thank you for your time and cooperation in resolving this important matter. If you have any questions,
contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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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
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Mr. Matt Flora
August 01, 2005
Page 2 of 2
CAMA VIOLATION #05.07C
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 sec ,
committed on my property at Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge, Atlantic Beach, Carteret County, North Carolina. In orderto resolve
this matterwith no further action or expense on my part, I accept responsibility forthe violation as described in the Notice
of Violation letter dated 3/02105, and agree to pay the proposed civil assessment of $350.
DATE
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER

DCM ENFORCEMENT TRACKING REPORT
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Violated Permit No
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Initial Discovery Date /�6 // aoo5
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Prior Violations in same AEC: Yes / o
Case Number 03-61C-01
Respondent Name(s) /YJ/, 1)7j9TT
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Violation Type: Project Type:
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Major 2d 8- 05 Present ,?3_G i Present
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Permit Condition Govt./Public
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NOV Date 3 03
CNOV Date
Penalty Assessment
Sent to Respondent Date
Rcvd. by Dist. Mgr. Date
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Extension Granted Yes No
Initial Req. Comp. Date
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Acceptance Date
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Date Long Form Submitted
Date Formal CPA Submitted
Final Assessment $ Date
Attorney General's Office for Injunction or Formal Collection
Assessment Appealed Yes No
Penalty modified
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: Wetlands Impacted? Yes / No If yes, which types:
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Restoration Required by the Respondent Yes / No
Dimensions in excess Dimensions to restore Final dimensions
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NOTES:
Closing
Payment Received $ Date Date Case Closed

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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
April 19, 2005
Mr. Matt Flora
P. 0. Box 151411
Alexandria, VA, 22315-1411
RE:RESTORATION ACCEPTANCE — CAMA VIOLATION #05 — 07 C
Dear Mr. Flora:
This letter is in reference to the Notice of Violation # 05 07 C sent to you dated March 2, 2005 for the
unauthorized construction of 140' of bulkhead and sedimentation due to the construction within the Coastal
Wetlands, Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shoreline AEC's 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 bulkhead and return the ground to it's 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 April 8, 2005 to inspect the restoration of the
unauthorized activity addressed in the Notice of Violation 05 07 C. 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, �� /�
AI� W, 2,tzsvr—tGr---
Mark Hardeman
Coastal Management Representative
Cc:Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM
Tere Barrett, District Manager, DCM
Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM
Mickey Sugg, USACE
cupy
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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CASE STATUS CASE NUMBER LAST NAME' .
_ i .FIRST NAME BUSINESS NAME
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CASEJS CLOSED I
Previous Violations in Same AEC
,NOV DATE , CLOSURE DATE ,; Elapsed Days AFFLI LIATION SECTOR; `" fOY.SItnIIFlY ACIVIt1eS
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AFFECTED AEC(S)
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MAJOR CAMA olus DREDGE AND FILL I r
VATURE_OFVIOLATION, " f' •I +�' AEC,DESCRIP1111-CW,EW,ES
Unauthorized major development and violation of the State's Dredge & F
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140' of unauthorized bulkheading within the CW, ES, and EW AECs adjacent to Bogue Sound
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RESTORATION EXTENDED RESTORE DATE
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CONRACTOR'S FIRST OFFENSE O' SETTLED,- AGREED UPON, OR STIPULATED. PENALTY PENALTY APPEALED
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Violations Involving Adversely Impacted Resources
tAMOUNT'OFADVERSELY DISTURBED AREA (SQ.FT.) 140["I I` • •'�
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ALSO SEE CASE NO. 05-08C ELLIS, ERIC - CONTRACTOR FOR FLORA.
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IESTORATION NOT REQUIRED CONTRACTOR .
IESTORATION NOT REQUIRED - PERMITTABLE, DEVELOPMENT
IESTO RATION NOT,REQUIRED - FURTHER IMPACTS
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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
April 19, 2005
Mr. Matt Flora
P. 0. Box 151411
Alexandria, VA, 22315-1411
RE:RESTORATION ACCEPTANCE — CAMA VIOLATION #05 — 07 C
Dear Mr. Flora:
This letter is in reference to the Notice of Violation # 05 07 C sent to you dated March 2, 2005 for the
unauthorized construction of 140' of bulkhead and sedimentation due to the construction within the Coastal
Wetlands, Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shoreline AEC's 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 bulkhead and return the ground to it's 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 April 8, 2005 to inspect the restoration of the
unauthorized activity addressed in the Notice of Violation 05 07 C. 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
Mickey Sugg, USACE
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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MATTEW C. FLORA
PO Box 151411
Alexandria, VA 22315 - 1411
March 24, 2005
VIA FACSIMILE 252-247-3330
and FIRST CLASS MAIL
Mr. Mark Hardeman
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
RE: Notice of Violation - CAMA Violation No. 05-07C
Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge, Atlantic Beach, NC
Dear Mr. Hardeman:
Enclosed is the restoration plan for my property. At this
point the bulkhead has been removed and I believe the
previous grade and contour to any disturbed land has been
restored to your satisfaction, but we are waiting for a CAMA
inspection to make this determination.
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you, Ms. Barrett,
Mr. Tyndall, and others at the Division of Coastal
Management for your assistance in getting this matter
resolved.
While I may have ultimate responsibility for causing
structures that have been built on my property to be brought
into compliance with state and federal laws and regulations,
I did not, and would not, either knowingly violate any laws
with respect to development on my property, or authorize
others to do so. Even though I am willing to sign the
restoration plan and to make sure that it is implemented, I
did not violate state or federal law.
I bought my lot in May of 2004 based on a subdivision plat
of Coral Bay Ridge which purports to show a wetland line.
During the summer of 2004 I got in touch with Russell Willis
of Carteret Septic Tank and Construction Company to inquire
about clearing my property for building. He advised me that

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the lot was so close to wetlands that he could not start
work until the wetlands lines were staked off by an expert.
I then contacted Stroud Engineering in Morehead City and
engaged Stroud to stake off the wetland lines. Striud
performed the work in September of 2004.
After the lot was staked, Carteret Septic Tank and
Construction Company cleared the lot. Over the telephone I
was introduced to a marine contractor, Eric Ellis, to make
arrangements for installing a bulkhead. All of the
arrangements with Mr. Ellis were made over the telephone
from my home in northern Virginia. I did not meet him in
person but told him truthfully that Stroud had staked off
the wetlands. He commenced constructing the bulkhead
according to the stakes that had been placed by Stroud
Engineering. I,
I first learned of a problem on February 16, 2005 in a call
from Mr. Ellis in which he indicated that the Corps lof
Engineers had told him that his work was in probable
violation of environmental laws. You know the sequence from
that point on.
In this matter I was relying on Stroud Engineering
principally, but also Eric Ellis to some extent, to ma.
sure that all work complied with all environmental laws and
regulations. Now that it appears that both state and
federal requirements were not met, and with state and
federal agencies looking to me as the owner of the property
to make sure that matters are brought into compliance, I am
in negotiations with Stroud Engineering, Mr. Ellis, and the
developer of the subdivision to indemnify me againstl all of
my expenses and losses, and I fully expect that the costs of
the initial work and the remedial work will be borne by
these parties.
I truly regret that work done on my property may not have
been in compliance with state or federal laws or
regulations. However, I did not intentionally authorize work
in violation of the law, and in fact thought I had taken all
necessary steps to make sure that the work was in full
compliance.
Sincerely,

Matthew C. Flora
Enclosure

RESTORATION PLAN
For
Mr. Matt Flora Property
Property located at Lot t, Coral Bay Ridge, Carteret County
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I, Mr. Matt Flora, agree o remove the unauthorized bulkhead and return the disturbed land to the previous grade
and contour.
I agree to complete this restoration to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) by March 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: Ow"La 9, It., a 00 5—
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
PO BOX 1890
WILMINGTON NC 28402-1890��
March 15, 2005
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 200500536
Mr. Matthew Flora
Post Office Box 151411
Alexandria, Virginia 22315-1411
Dear Mr. Flora:
MAR
7 2005
Morehead City DOM
Please reference your February 23, 2005 onsite meeting with Mr. Mickey Sugg of my
Regulatory Staff, regarding 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 County, North Carolina. Also in attendance at the
meeting were Mr. Neil Whitford, your attorney; Mr. Eric Ellis, your contractor; Ms. Tere Barrett
and Mark Hardeman of North Carolina Division of Coastal Management; Mr. Ron Cullipher of
Stroud Engineering; Messrs. Bill Smith and Dale Elmore, previous lot owners and developers of
the subdivision; Mr. Alan Shelor of Alan Shelor Realty; and Mr. Lary Baldwin, wetland
consultant with Land Management Group. Also, please reference Mr. Sugg's February 16, 2005
onsite inspection.
Based on Mr. Sugg's February 16 inspection and internal review, our office has determined
that the activity, without authorization by a Department of the Army permit, has impacted
approximately 900 square feet of jurisdictional wetlands and is a violation of Section 301 of the
Clean Water Act. Additionally, it is our understanding that, through coordination with Ms.
Barrett and Mr. Hardeman, your recent activity is a violation with the North Carolina Coastal
Area Management Act (CAMA).
As discussed during the February 23rd onsite meeting, you are directed to cease and desist
from any further work in wetlands and to perform the restoration discussed with Mr. Sugg and
Ms. Barrett and as described in the enclosed restoration map. Restoration includes the removal
of the entire existing bulkhead that has been constructed waterward of DCM's coastal wetland
line. Precautions must be taken during the extraction of the structure and any heavy equipment
must use mats if rutting occurs. The fill material in wetlands, as the result of construction the
bulkhead, must be redeposited within the footprint of the structure. Erosion control measures
(i.e., riprap, silt fence, straw, hay, ground cover...) must be properly implemented upon
completion of work, particularly along the slope of the new wetland line. All remedial work

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must be accomplished within 30 days of the receipt of this letter.
Failure to cease and desist from further activity in jurisdictional waters and
perform the restoration work may result in the immediate referral of the matter 1
Attorney with a recommendation for civil prosecution.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Mr. Sugg,
Field Office, at [phone].
Sincerely,
Keith A. Harris, Chief
Wilmington Regulatory Field
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (with enclosure):
Ms. Noelle Lutheran
Copies Furnished (without
Division of Water Quality
N.C. Department of Environment
U.S. Attorney
and Natural Resources
Eastern District of North CE
128 Cardinal Drive Extension
310 New Bern Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Suite 800, Federal Building
Raleigh, North Carolina 27
Mr. Mark Hardeman
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
Mr. Wallace R. Sherron,1
400 Commerce Avenue
State Property Section
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-3421
N.C. Department of Aden
116 West Jones Street
Is. Tere Barrett
Raleigh, North Carolina
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Mr. Mike Wylie
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-3421
U.S. Environmental Prote
Wetlands Section -Region
Water Management Divis
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
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Mr. Neil Whitford
Post Office Drawer 1347
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Mr. Ron Cullipher
Stroud Engineering
151-A Hwy 24, Hestron Plaza II
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Mr. Dale Elmore
Centre Construction Group
203 East Whitaker Mill Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27508
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

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WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
PO BOX 1890
WILMINGTON NC 28402-1890
March 15, 2005
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 200500536
Mr. Matthew Flora
Post Office Box 151411
Alexandria, Virginia 22315-1411
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Please reference your February 23, 2005 onsite meeting with Mr. Mickey Sugg of my
Regulatory Staff, regarding 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 County, North Carolina. Also in attendance at the
meeting were Mr. Neil Whitford, your attorney; Mr. Eric Ellis, your contractor; Ms. Tere Barrett
and Mark Hardeman of North Carolina Division of Coastal Management; Mr. Ron Cullipher of
Stroud Engineering; Messrs. Bill Smith and Dale Elmore, previous lot owners and developers of
the subdivision; Mr. Alan Shelor of Alan Shelor Realty; and Mr. Larry Baldwin, wetland
consultant with Land Management Group. Also, please reference Mr. Sugg's February 16, 2005
onsite inspection.
Based on Mr. Sugg's February 16 inspection and internal review, our office has determined
that the activity, without authorization by a Department of the Army permit, has impacted
approximately 900 square feet of jurisdictional wetlands and is a violation of Section 301 of the
Clean Water Act. Additionally, it is our understanding that, through coordination with Ms.
Barrett and Mr. Hardeman, your recent activity is a violation with the North Carolina Coastal
Area Management Act (CAMA).
As discussed during the February 23d onsite meeting, you are directed to cease and desist
from any further work in wetlands and to perform the restoration discussed with Mr. Sugg and
Ms. Barrett and as described in the enclosed restoration map. Restoration includes the removal
of the entire existing bulkhead that has been constructed waterward of DCM's coastal wetland
line. Precautions must be taken during the extraction of the structure and any heavy equipment
must use mats if rutting occurs. The fill material in wetlands, as the result of construction the
bulkhead, must be redeposited within the footprint of the structure. Erosion control measures
(i.e., riprap, silt fence, straw, hay, ground cover...) must be properly implemented upon
completion of work, particularly along the slope of the new wetland line. All remedial work

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must be accomplished within 30 days of the receipt of this letter.
Failure to cease and desist from further activity in jurisdictional waters and
perform the restoration work may result in the immediate referral of the matter t
Attorney with a recommendation for civil prosecution.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Mr. Sugg,
Field Office, at [phone].
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (with enclosure):
Ms. Noelle Lutheran
Division of Water Quality
N.C. Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
128 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
4. Mark Hardeman
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-3421
Ms. Tere Barrett
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-3421
Sincerely,
Keith A. Harris, Chief
Wilmington Regulatory Field
Copies Furnished (without
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Eastern District of North.Caroli
310 New Bern Avenue
Suite 800, Federal Building
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Mr. Wallace R. Sherron, Di:
State Property Section
N.C. Department ofAdmini
116 West Jones Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27
Mr. Mike Wylie
U.S. Environmental Prote
Wetlands Section -Region
Water Management Divis
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
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Post Office Drawer 1347
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Mr. Ron Cullipher
Stroud Engineering
151-A Hwy 24, Hestron Plaza 11
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Mr. Dale Elmore
Centre Construction Group
203 East Whitaker Mill Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27508
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

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Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
March 2, 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 #05.07C .
Dear Mr. Flora
This letter confirms that on February 23, 2005, Tere Barrett and Mark Hardeman representing
DCM, Henry Wicker and Brad Shaver with the USACE, and Donna Turner with Atlantic Beach
Inspections Dept. 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 investigate unauthorized development of a bulkhead and land disturbance within
Coastal Wetlands and Section 404 Federal Wetlands.
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 respc
disturbance, 140' of unauthorized bulkheading, and sedimentation of Coastal Well
of the bulkheading on the aforementioned property. This activity took place in Cc
Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines that are contiguous with Bogue
Wetlands, Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shoreline areas are designate(
Environmental Concern (AEC). No CAMA permit was issued to you for work in this
these findings, I am initiating an enforcement action by issuing this Notice of Violas
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
designated Areas of Environmental Concern. A civil assessment of up to $2,500 n
against any violator. Each day that the development described in this notice
repeated may constitute a separate violation that is subject to an additional asse
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$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 development
in the Coastal Wetland and the Estuarine Shoreline AEC, is not consistent with Section 15A NCAC
07H.0208(b)(7)(B) which states that bulkheads shall be constructed landward of significant
marshland or marshgrass fringes. Therefore, I am requesting that the bulkhead be removed from
the site and all disturbed ground be brought back 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.
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.
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net
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Cc:Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM
.ere Barrett, District Manager, DCM
Roy Brownlow, Compliance Coordinator, DCM
Henry Wicker, USACE
ENCLOSURE
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Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www,nccoastaimanagement.net
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RESTORATION PLAN
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and contour.
I agree to complete this restoration to the satisfaction of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) by March 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.

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CASE STATUS:
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MAR-24-2005 16:41 CAU 202 324 3638 P.02
MATTEW C. FLORA
PO Box 151411
Alexandria, VA 22315 -1411
March 24, 2005
VIA FACSIMILE 252-247-3330
and FIRST CLASS MAIL
Mr. Mark Hardeman
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
RE: Notice of Violation - CAMA Violation No. 05-07C
Lot 1, Coral Bay Ridge, Atlantic Beach, NC
Dear Mr. Hardeman:
Enclosed is the restoration plan for my property. A
point the bulkhead has been removed and I believe tb
previous grade and contour to any disturbed land has
restored to your satisfaction, but we are waiting fo
inspection to make this determination.
this
a CAMA
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you, Ms. Barlett,
Mr. Tyndall, and others at the Division of Coastal
Management for your assistance in getting this matter
resolved.
While I may have ultimate responsibility for causing
structures that have been built on my property to be brought
into compliance with state and federal laws and regulations,
I did not, and would not, either knowingly violate any laws
with respect to development on my property, or authorize
others to do so. Even though I am willing to sign the
restoration plan and to make sure that it is implemented, I
did not violate state or federal law.
I bought my lot in May of 2004 based on a subdivision plat
of Coral Bay Ridge which purports to show a wetland 1 ne.
During the summer of 2004 I got in touch with Russell Willis
of Carteret Septic Tank and Construction Company to inquire
about clearing my property for building. He advised me that

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the lot was so close to wetlands that he could not start
work until the wetlands lines were staked off by an expert.
I then contacted Stroud Engineering in Morehead. City �nd
engaged Stroud to stake off the wetland lines. Strou�3
performed the work in September of 2004.
After the lot was staked, Carteret Septic Tank and
Construction Company cleared the lot. over the telephone I
was introduced to a marine contractor, Eric Ellis, to make
arrangements for installing a bulkhead. All of the
arrangements with Mr. Ellis were made over the teleph ne
from my home in northern Virginia. I did not meet h' in
person but told him truthfully that Stroud had staked off
the wetlands. He commenced constructing the bulkhead
according to the stakes that had been placed by StrouT
Engineering.
I first learned of a problem on February 16, 2005 in call
from Mr. Ellis in which he indicated that the Corps of
Engineers had told him that his work was in probable
violation of environmental laws. You know the sequence from
that point on.
In this matter I was relying on Stroud Engineering
principally, but also Eric Ellis to some extent, to ke
sure that all work complied with all environmental laws and
regulations. Now that it appears that both state and
federal requirements were not met, and with state and
federal agencies looking to me as the owner of the property
to make sure that matters are brought into compliance] I am
in negotiations with Stroud Engineering, Mr. Ellis, a�d the
developer of the subdivision to indemnify me against oll of
my expenses and losses, and I fully expect that the costs of
the initial work and the remedial work.will be borne ly
these parties.
I truly regret that work done on my property may not have
been in compliance with state or federal laws or
regulations. However, I did not intentionally authorise work
in violation of the law, and in fact thought I had taken all
necessary steps to make sure that the work was in full
compliance.
Sincerely,

MAR_24-2005 16:42 CRU 202I324 3638 P.04
Matthew C. Flora
Enclosure

MAR-24-2005 16:42 CAU
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RESTORATION PLAN
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2005, or provide an explanation for non-compllence and a reasonable request for time extension. I) 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 hlgl
violations of this type depending upon the damage to the resources. If restoration is not undertaken or sal
substantially higher civil assessment will be levied and an injunction sought to require restoration.
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