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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW8041006_Historical File_20101026 KIRK:KA N WHITFORD BRADY & BERRYMAN, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW POST OFFICE BOX 1347 NEIL B.WHITFORD MOREHEAD CITY,NORTH CAROLINA 28557-1347 CAROLYN B.BRADY* TELEPHONE (252) 726-8411 STREET ADDRESS: MEUSSA BERRYMAN 710 ARENDELL STREET-SUITE 105 KIMBERLY L.FARIAS** FACSIMILE (252) 726-8974 MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557 KYLE C. DART E-mail: Iawyers@kirkmanwhltford.com www.kirkmanwhitford.com *ALSO LICENSED IN GEORGIA **ALSO LICENSED IN CAUFORNIA October 21, 2010 Ms. Angela Hammers North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 RECEIVED D Re: SW 8041006- Gracelyn Park- Newport, NC OCT 2 22010 BY. Dear Ms. Hammers: Enclosed please find: -"State Storm Water Permit Name/Ownership Change Form" -A copy of the Articles of Incorporation of Gracelyn Park Homeowners' Association, Inc. -A copy of the Restrictive Covenants with the Storm Water Permit language being contained in Article Twelve. - A statement from the Owner' s Association establishing that Elizabeth Moore is the president. Please indicate the transfer of the storm water permit to the Homeowners' Association on the State' s records. If you need additional information, please write, call, or email. Thank .0 again for ; our patience in this matter. Singe , , .I . 14 , -mor Neil = . it ord CC: Debra Whaley, Esq. , with copies . SOSID:829766 Date Filed:2/21/2006 8:20:00 AM Elaine F.Marshall North Carolina Secretary of State C200605100084 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF GRACELYN PARK HOMEOWNERS'ASSOCIATION,INC. Pursuant to Section 55A 2-02 of the General Statutes of North Carolina,the undersigned does hereby submit these Articles of Incorporation for the oses of forming a nonprofit corporation. OAN 1. NAME The name of the corporation is Qt'l GRACELYN PARK HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIO ; C. 2400 2. PURPOSE The purposes and powers for which the Corporation is o ' ed are as follows: a. To operate and manage a residential subdivision named Gracelyn Park (the"Subdivision")located in Newport,Carteret County, North Carolina, and more particularly depicted in Map Book 30,Page 905, Carteret County Registry, including additions thereto as provided for under the Declaration; b. To undertake the performance of, and carry out the acts and duties incident to the administration of the operation and management of the Corporation and the Subdivision, all as set out and contained in these Articles and the Declaration for Gracelyn Park Subdivision recorded in Deed Book 1155,Page 253, Carteret County Registry, including amendments thereto. (the "Declaration"); c. To make, establish and enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of the Common Area(as described in the Declaration), and other real and personal property which may be owned by the Corporation; d. To make, levy and collect assessments against Owners of Lots(as described in the Declaration); to provide the funds to pay for the common expenses of the Corporation as provided in the Declaration and to use and expend the proceeds of assessments in the exercise of the powers and duties of the Association; to use said assessments to promote the recreation, acquisition, improvement and maintenance of the Common Areas, services and facilities devoted to this purpose and related to the use and enjoyment of the Common Area, including but not limited to the cost of repair, replacement and additions thereto,the cost of labor, equipment,materials,management, supervision therms the maintenance of insurance in accordance with the By-Laws, including the employment of attorneys and other professionals to represent the Corporation when necessary for such other needs as may arise; e. To maintain, repair, replace, and operate the properties for which the Corporation is responsible; 2 f. To enforce by any legal means, the provisions of the Declaration,the By- Laws, and the rules and regulations for the use of the Corporation's properties; g. To have all of the common law and statutory powers of a non-profit corporation under NCGS Chapters 55A and as an"Association"under NCGS Chapter 47F and also those powers as set out in the Declaration and all powers reasonably necessary to implement the purposes of the Corporation; 3. MEMBERS The Corporation shall have as members those persons defined in the Declaration. 4. REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT. The street address and county of the initial registered office of the corporation is 304 North 35th Street,Morehead City, Carteret County,North Carolina 28557, and the name of the registered agent is R. Andrew Harris. The mailing address of the initial registered office is the same as above. 5. PRINCIPAL OFFICE The street address and county of the principal office is 304 North 35th Street,Morehead City,Carteret County,North Carolina 28557; b. INITIAL DIRECTORS The number of directors of the corporation may be fixed in the By-Laws. The number of persons constituting the initial board of directors shall be Three(3). The names and addresses of the person who are to serve as the initial directors until their successors are elected and qualified are: NAME ADDRES S David Ray Murdoch 304 North 35th Street Morehead City,NC 28557 John Gainey 304 North 35th Street Morehead City,NC 28557 Phil Munden, Sr. 304 North 35th Street Morehead City,NC 28557 Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary stated herein and to the extent consistent with Chapter 55A and Chapter 47F, Declarant (as defined in the Declaration)for a period of five (5) years measured from its date of recordation or such date as Declarant may earlier release its rights created hereinrol of the Association to the Members, the Declarant shall be solely entitled to appoint the persons who will serve as members of the Board of Directors of the Association. 7. INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS To the fullest extent permitted by North Carolina General Statutes Section 55A-8-57(a)and all other applicable provisions of the NORTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT, E I 3 as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended,the Corporation shall indemnify all persons serving as officers or directors of the Corporation, or in both such capacities, against all liability and litigation expense,including but not limited to reasonable attorneys`fees, arising out of their status as such or their activities in any of the foregoing capacities, regardless of when such status existed or activity occurred and regardless of whether or not they are officers or directors of the Corporation at the time such indemnification is sought or obtained. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing indemnity, such persons may also recover from the Corporation all reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys'fees in connection with the enforcement of rights to indemnification granted by this Paragraph. The provisions of this paragraph are in addition to and not in limitation of the power of the Corporation with respect to, and the rights of any officer, director, employee or agent of the Corporation to receive the benefits o any other or further indemnification, insurance, elimination of liability or other right or benefit which is either required by the NORTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT or permitted thereby and duly adopted by the Corporation in accordance therewith. 8. PERSONAL LIABILITY OF DIRECTOR,& The personal liability of each director of the Corporation is hereby eliminated to the fullest extent that elimination thereof is permitted by North Carolina General Statutes Section 55A-2-02(b)(4)and all other applicable provisions of the NORTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended. 9. EFFECTIVE TIME OF FILING. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 55A-1-23(a)(2),this document shall be effective at 12:00:01am on the date on which it is filed by the Office of the Secretary of State of North Carolina. 10. TAX STATUS; DISTRIBUTIONS. a. The Corporation shall have all of the powers granted non-profit corporations under the laws of the State of North Carolina. Notwithstanding any other provision in these Articles,the Corporation hereby elects tax exempt status under§ 528 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. b. No Director, Officer or employee of or member of a committee of or person connected with the Corporation,or any other private individual, shall receive at any time any of the earnings or pecuniary profit from the operations of the Corporation. This shall not prevent the payment to any such person of such reasonable compensation for services rendered to or for the Corporation in effecting any of its purposes as may be fixed by the Board of Directors from time to time. Further, no such person or persons shall be entitled to share in the distribution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary. 4 In the event of a dissolution of the Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary, the assets of the Corporation, after all debts have been satisfied, shall be distributed, transferred, conveyed, delivered and paid over, in such amounts as the Board may determine or as may be determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction, exclusively to an association organized for similar purposes as the Corporation. 11. INCORPORATOR The incorporator shall perform the ministerial function of signing and submitting the Articles of Incorporation to the Office of the Secretary of State. The incorporator shall have no other power or duty regarding the corporation. The name and address of the incorporator is: R Andrew Harris, 304 North 35th Street, Morehead City, Carteret County,North Carolina 28557. This the (C day of 1.�ot-la_. , 2006. SEAL R. Andrew Harris, nc or r 71 ' / , /I � I '.7.4 / .../11 Ijr? ' 'frl- e anie Art ur 23P RTERET COUNTY IL ate 01/30/2006 Time 15:00:00 t✓AROt_IWA.CARTEREf OU axe duly fib at 155253 Page 1 of 23 NORTH p ifioa� (�. This instrument aria this c. s . E'a9a sr �,�,� the date and time and in the i U on the first page hera°1 F I T( fk.' is ., , A j ! ur 511 _ , -, - "7,14) /4'4 " Ail4.- ,/) //471 /4; ,niJ‘. 1-7V'‘e. 2 This Instrument Preparedandrew Harris Mail After Recording to: The Harris Law Firm,PLLC 304 N.35ths, - Morehead '' — STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 0 C T 2 2 2010 ii « . . . TI0 COUNTY OF CARTERET BY: THIS DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, is made and entered into this the 20th day of January , 2006, by the present owner of the nronertv described in Paragraph 1(1) hereunder, RIP NEWPORT CORPORATION, a North Carolina corporation with its principal place of business in Carteret County, North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as 'DECLARANT". STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Declarant is the owner of certain property located in. Newport, North Carolina mar:, particularly described in Paragraph 1(1) herein on which it desires to develop as a single r:, • residential community. Developer desires to provide for the preservation of the values and amerutie for such use and for the maintenance of common areas; and,to this end, desires to subject the prope described in Paragraph 1(k) herein, together with such additions as may hereafter be made thereto, t• the covenants, restrictions, easements, charges and liens hereinafter set forth, each and all of which i• and are for the benefit of said property, Declarant and each subsequent owner thereof D. , deems it desirable for the efficient preservation of such values and amenities in said community, • create an agency to which should be delegated and assigned the powers of maintaining an. administering the community properties and facilities and administering and enforcing the covenant, and restrictions and collecting and disbursing the assessments and charges hereinafter created. To ' end, Declarant has incorporated or will incorporate within one (1) month hereafter under the laws o the State of North Carolina, as a nonprofit corporation, Cracelyn Park Homeowners'Association,Inc (the"Association"),for the purpose of exercising the functions aforesaid; NOW THEREFORE, Declarant declares that the real property described in Paragraph 1(1 hereof, is and shall be held, transferred, sold, conveyed and occupied subject to the covenant._ restrictions, easements, charges and liens (sometimes referred to as "covenants and restrictions" hereinafter set forth. 1300K / / _._. ARTICLE I Definitions 1. Definitions. The following words when used in this Declaration or any Supplemental Declaration(unless the context shall prohibit)shall have the following meanings: a. "Architectural Committee" shall mean those three or more individuals so designated from time to time by the Board of Directors of the Association. Those individuals appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed from the Architectural Committee at any time by the Board o Directors at its discretion. The Board of Directors may designate itself as the Architectural Committee. b. "Association" shall mean and refer to Gracelyn Park Homeowners'Association,Inc., as formed or to be formed by Declarant. c. "Board of Directors" shall mean the Board of Directors from time to time of the Association. d. "Common Area" shall mean and refer to those areas of land now or hereafter shown on any recorded subdivision plat of the Property or hereafter deeded to the Association and intended to be devoted to the common use and enjoyment of the Owners, but shall exclude each individual Lot and any structure thereon. e. "Declarant" shall mean RTP NEWPORT CORPORATION, a North • corporation, its successors and assigns to which it shall convey or otherwise transfer its right, title and interest to all or any part of the Property and in so doing expressly designate the transferee as 'Declarant"hereunder. f. "Development Period" shall mean the period that is ten(10)years from the date of this Declaration is recorded at the Register of Deeds of Carteret County. With respect to any land annexed to the Property by Declarant as herein permitted,the"Development Period" shall mean the time that is ten(10)years from the time that such land is annexed to the Property by recording of the Amendment hereto at the Office of the Register of Deeds of Carteret County. g. "Lot" shall mean a lot or parcel of real property in the Property shown on the Plat. used herein, "Lot" shall not include the Common Areas, nor shall it include roads, streets, or p areas within the Property. The "front"of a Lot shall be deemed to be the portion of the Lot adjacent t the street. h. "Member" shall mean a person or entity who holds membership in the Association • provided in this Declaration hereafter. i. "Mortgage" shall include the noteholder or cestui que trust secured by a deed of trust. j. "Owner" shall mean the record owner,whether one or more persons or entities, of the fee simple title to any Lot, or, if a Lot is subject to a reversion in a lease redeemable pursuant to law, the owner of the leasehold interest, and not the holder of title as such of the reversionary interest, including contract sellers, but excluding those having such interest merely as security for the performance of an obligation. k. "Plat" shall mean that map entitled "Gracelyn Park Subdivison—Phase I, Lots 1-38" prep by Stroud Engineering, PA, dated December 15, 2005, and recorded in Map Book , Page Carteret County Registry. 1. 'Property" shall mean all that certain property described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,and such additions thereto as may hereafter be brought within the jurisdiction of the Association by annexation and subjected to this Declaration as herein provided. m. "Structure" shall mean any thing or device other than trees, shrubbery Oess than three feet high in the form of a hedge) and landscaping, the placement of which upon the Property(or part thereof) may affect the appearance of the Property (or any part thereof) including, by way o illustration and not limitation, any building, trailer, garage, porch, deck, shed, greenhouse, or ba house, coop or cage, covered or uncovered patio, swimming pool, clothesline, radio, television other antenna, satellite dish, fence, sign, cubing,paving, wall,roadway,walkway, exterior light ' s _ more than three feet in height, signboard or any temporary or permanent living quarters(including • house trailer) or any other temporary or permanent improvement to the Property or any part thereof. "Structure" shall also mean(i) any excavation,fill, ditch, diversion dam or other thing or device whi affects or alters the natural flow of surface waters from,upon or across the Property, or which affect or alters the flow of any waters in any natural or artificial stream,wash or drainage channel from,u or across the Property, and (ii)any change in the grade of the Property(or any part thereof) of .. than six(6)inches from that existing at the time of purchase by an Owner. ARTICLE TWO PmpArty Rights 2. Grant of Lots. Declarant shall hereafter hold, grant and convey the Property,.and any thereof including, but not limited to Lots, subject to the covenants, conditions, easements an restrictions herein set forth, which are for the benefit of binding upon and shall run with the land, are for the benefit of Declarant, the Association and the Owners, their heirs, personal representatives successors and assigns. 3. Grant of Common Areas. Declarant covenants that it will convey the Common Areas t the Association, and the Association shall accept from Declarant the Common Areas, with suc improvements as may be constructed thereon at the time of such conveyance and shall hold subject to the provisions hereof 4. Member's Easements("Enjoyment. Every Member shall have a right and non-exclusiv easement of use and enjoyment in and to the Common Areas which shall be appurtenant to and pass with the title to every Lot,subject to the following provision: Off, / r S5 ,BOOK a k! ��...#, ,�.. The right the Association to dedicate or transfer all or any part of the Common Areas to any public agency, authority or utility for such purposes and subject to such conditions as may be agreed to by majority vote of the Members. 5. Structures. Except as otherwise permitted by the provisions of this Declaration, no Structure shall be, erected, placed or maintained on any Common Area except: (i) Structures designed exclusively for the common use of Members, including, but not limited to,benches, chairs or other seating facilities, fences and walls, walkways, roadways, and similar facilities, and (ii) pumping stations, drainage, storm and utility systems. The Common Areas may be graded,planted with trees and shrubs and other plants placed and maintained thereon for the use, comfort and enjoyment of the Members or for the establishment, retention or preservation of the natural growth or topography of the Common Areas and for aesthetic reasons. 6. Rules. The Association shall have the right to prescribe reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of the Common Areas, which rules and regulations shall apply equally to all Members. 7. Association Management. The Association may improve, develop, supervise, manage, operate, examine, inspect, care for,repair, replace,restore and maintain the Common Areas,including, by way of illustration, and not limitation, streets, roadways, sidewalks, parking areas and all trees, shrubbery and other plants and l uwl r aping, together with any items of personal property placed or installed thereon, at the cost and expense of the Association. ARTICLE THREE Rfigerved Riglta nfT)erlarant 8. Reserved Rights of Deckllunt. The Association shall hold the Common Areas conveyed to i by Declarant subject to a reservation to Declarant, its successors and assigns of an easement over mad in the Common Areas, such easement for the purpose of ingress and egress and the installation and maintenance of public and private utilities to serve the Property and any part them including an Lot and all or any part of the property described in Exhibit B attached hereto. 9. Grading. Declarant further reserves unto itself the right at or after the time of grading o any street or any part thereof for any purpose, to enter upon any abutting Lot and grade a portion o such Lot adjacent to such street, provided such grading does not materially interfere with the use occupancy of the Lot for the purposes allowed herein. However, said Declarant shall not be under obligation or duty to do such grading or to maintain any slope. 10. Amendment ofPkgs.. No right shall be conferred upon any Owner or Member by th recording of any plat relating to the development of the Property, Declarant expressly reserving unto itself the right to make such amendments to any such plat or plats as in its best judgment shall be advisable and as shall be acceptable to public authorities having the right to approval thereof provision shall not be deemed to give Declarant any right to amend the property line or any Lot no then owned by Declarant. Easement for Utilities. a. Declarant, for itself, its successors and assigns, reserves an easement on, over and under the Common Areas for the purpose of ingress and egress and the installation and maintenance o public and private utilities to serve the Property and the Lots therein, and all or any part of the property described on Exhibit B attached hereto, including,but not limited to, the right to lay,install, construct, repair, replace, upgrade, improve and maintain pipes, drains, mains, conduits, lines and other facilities for water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, gas, electric, telephone, cable television, and other public • private services or utilities deemed by Declarant necessary or advisable to provide adequate service to any Lot now or hereafter laid out or established on the Property, and all or any part of the prop described on Exhibit B attached hereto, or in or on the area in which the same is located,together wi the right and privilege of entering upon the Common Area for such purposes and making opening an. excavations thereon which openings and excavations shall be restored hi a reasonable period of time. b. Further, Declarant, for itself its successors and assigns, reserves an easement on, ov:+ and under the Common Areas for the purpose of ingress and egress and the installation an. maintenance of public and private utilities to serve land adjoining any of the Common Areas( • - • such land is owned by Declarant, its successors or assigns, or others),including, but not limited to right to lay, install, construct, repair, replace, upgrade, improve and maintain pipes, drains, ' ,• • conduits, lines and other facilities for water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer,gas, electric,telephone, cab television, and other public or private services or utilities deemed by Declarant necessary or advisabl to provide adequate service to any such land, or in or on the area in which the same is located, •1,, • with the right and privilege of entering upon the Common Area for such purposes and openings and excavations thereon which openings and excavations shall be restored in a reasonabl: period of time. ARTICLE FOUR Me.nhership and Vnting Rights 12. Membership. Every Owner of a Lot which is subject to assessment shall be a member of Association. Membership shall be appurtenant to and may not be separated from ownership of any Lo which is subject to assessment. 13. Voting.The Association shall have two(2)classes of voting membership: a. Cass A Class A Members shall be all Owners, with the exception of Class : Members, and shall be entitled to one(1)vote for each Lot owned. When more than one person hold; an interest in any Lot, all such persons shall be Members. The vote for such Lot shall be exercised a the Owners among themselves determine,but in no event shall more than one vote be cast with resp to any Lot. b. Class.B. The Class B Member shall be the Declarant. The Class B Membe shall be entitled to three(3)votes for each Lot owned. kal.Cact—j_ -A 14. Declarant Control of Association. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary stated herein and for a period of five (5) years measured from the date this Declaration is recorded or such date as Declarant may earlier transfer control of the Association to the Members,the Declarant shall be solely entitled to appoint the persons who will serve as members of the Board of Directors of the Association. ARTICLE FIVE Cnvenant for Mainfrnanre, 15. Creation of Lien and Personal Obligations for The Declarant, for each Lot, hereby covenants, and each Owner of any Lot by acceptance of a deed therefor,whether or not it shall be so expressed in such deed, is deemed to covenant and agree to pay to the Association: (i) annual assessments or charges, (ii) special assessments, and (iii) additional assessments, all such assessments to be established and collected as hereinafter provided. The annual, special, and additional assessments, together with interest, costs and reasonable attorney's fees shall be a charge on the land and shall be a continuing lien upon the Lot against which each such assessment is made. Each such assessment, together with interest, costs and reasonable attorneys fees, shall also be the personal obligation of the person(s) who was the Owner of such Lot at the time when the assessment became due. The personal obligation for delinquent assessment shall not pass to successors in title of an • unless expressly assumed by them. 16. Purposes of Assessments. Assessments levied by the Association shall be used exclusively to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the Owners of Lots within the Property and for the improvement and rnsintpnance of the Common Areas and as is otherwise consistent with the rights and responsibilities of the Association hereunder and for the benefit of the Members. 17. Maximum Annual Assessment. Until . January 1 of the year immediately following the conveyance of the first Lot to a Class A Member, the maximum animal assessment shall be ONE HUNDRED FIFTY($150.00)per Lot. a. From and after January 1 of the year immediately following the conveyance of the first Lot to a Class A Member, the maximum annual assessment may be increased each fiscal year of the Association not more than fifteen percent (15%) above the annual assessment for the previous fiscal year without a vote of the membership. b. From and after January 1 of the year immediately following the conveyance of the Lot to a Class A Member the maximum annual assessment may be increased above fifteen percent (15%)of the annual assessment for the previous fiscal year by a vote of two-thirds(2/3)of the Class Members and unanimous consent of Class B Member,if any,both either voting in person or by proxy, at a meeting duly called for this purpose. c. The Board of Directors may fix the annual assessment at an amount not in excess o the maximum. . Special Assessments. a. In addition to the annual assessments authorized above,the Association may levy,in any assessment year, a special assessment applicable to that year only for the purpose of defraying, in whole or in part, the cost of any construction, reconstruction, repair, or replacement of a capital improvement upon the Common Areas,including fixtures and personal property related thereto,and/or to meet any other emergency or unforeseen expenses of the Association, provided that any such assessment shall have the assent of two-thirds (213) of the votes of each class of Members who voting in person or by proxy at the meeting duly called for this purpose. b. Special assessments shall be due as provided by the Board of Directors. 19. Notice and Quonan for Any Action Authorized Under Paragraphs 17 and 18. Written noti of any meeting called for the purpose of taking an action authorized under Paragraphs 17 or 18 shall . sent to all Members not less than five(5) days nor more than sixty(60)days hi advance of the meeting. At the first such meeting called, the presence of Members or of proxies entitled to cast sixty per (60%)of all of the votes of each class of Members shall constitute a quorum. If the required quorum• not present, another meeting may be called subject to the same notice requirement, and the -• - quorum at the subsequent meeting shall be one-half(1/2) of the required quorum at the pr-.. a meeting. No such subsequent meeting shall be held more than sixty(60) days following the • :..-.•, meeting. 20. Uniform Rate(‘Assessment. a. Subject to the provisions of sub(b)below,both annual and special assessments must b; fixed in a uniform rate for all Lots and may be collected on a monthly basis or other periodic basis a more often than monthly or less often than annually. b. 'Declarant F.xemptinn Anything in sub(a) above to the contrary no ' t- ::i. s Declarant shall not be required to pay any assessment for any Lot owned by the Declarant I 1 construction of improvements on the Lot have been completed and the improvements have occupied. So long as Declarant is exempt from assessment as herein provided, if the assessment fo any fiscal year of the Association, exclusive of those amounts collected by the Association for a resent: fiord and for the working capital fiend, shall fail to equal or exceed the actual expenses incurred by Association during any such fiscal year because of such Declarant's exemption from payment o assessments,then the Declarant shall pay to the Association a sufficient amount,up to the amount fo that fiscal year of the full assessment for each Lot owned by the Declarant,to meet any such deficit, long as (i) w+i en notice of such deficit is given by the Association to the Declarant within sixty(60 days following the termination of the fiscal year for which the assessment is made, and (ii) th Declarant shall have no obligation for any such deficit caused by expenditures for capital improvement or by any decrease in assessments, including, without limitation, the levying of an assessment in amount less than the maximum for any annual assessment, unless the same has been previousl approved in writing by the Declarant. -,P�l� ... ' l q � :w i 21. Additional Assessments. Additional assessments may be fixed against any Lot only as provided for in this Declaration. Any such assessments shall be due as provided by the Board o' Directors in making any such assessment. 22. Surplus Receipts. Any surplus of receipts over expenses of the Association for any fiscal year shall be either applied to reduce the assessments necessary to meet the budget adopted by the Association for the next fiscal year or refunded by the Association to each Owner, and the refund be prorated among the Owners(and former Owners), inclwling the Declarant, based upon the portio of the previous fiscal year that each such Owner(or former Owner),including the Declarant, shall haw - held record title to the Lot, as determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. N. the above, the Association shall be entitled to maintain a reserve fund to cover anticipated :+1 which shall not exceed twenty percent(20%)of its annual budget each year unless otherwise approv-• by two-thirds (2/3rds) of the Members in attendance, in person or by proxy, at a meeting of the Association called for that purpose. 23. Date of Commencement of Annual Assessments; Due Dates; Certificate of Payment Assessments. a. The annual assessments provided for herein shall commence as to all Lots on the firs day of the month following the conveyance of the Common Area to the Association. The first annu assessment shall be fixed by the Board of Directors and shall be adjusted according to the number o months remaining in the calendar year. Thereafter, the Board of Directors shall fix the amount of the annual assessment against each Lot at least thirty (30) days in advance of each annual as, period. Written notice of the annual assessment shall be sent to every Owner subject thereto. The dates shall be established by the Board of Directors. b. If additional land is annexed to the Property as herein permitted, the assessments as to the Lahr added to the Property by such annexation shall commence on the first(1st day of the month following the conveyance to a Class A Member of the first (1st) Lot within the annexed land. c. The Association shall, upon demand, and for a reasonable charge, furnish a certificat signed by an officer of the Association setting forth whether the assessments on a specified Lot hav_ been paid. 24. Effect of Nonpayment of Assessments; Remedies of the Association. Any assessment no paid within thirty (30) days after the due date shall constitute a lien against the Lot and bear intere- EOM the due date at the rate of TEN PERCENT (10%) per annum, and shall further be subject to late charge of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for every month past due. The Board of Directors have the right to declare the entire balance of the annual assessment and accrued interest thereon to b immediately due and payable. In addition, the Owner shall be liable for all costs of collecting any su assessment, including reasonable attorneys fee and court costs. All such interest, late charges costs of collection shall be deemed to be an additional assessment hereunder. The Association ma bring an action at law against the Owner personally,who is obligated to pay the same and/or,without waiving any other right, may foreclose the lien in the same manner as the foreclosure of a deed of trust. No Owner may waive or otherwise escape liability for the assessments provided herein by non-use o the Common Area or abandonment of his Lot. 25. Subordination of the Lien to Mortgages. The lien for the assessments provided for herein shall be subordinate to the lien of any mortgage or deed of trust duly recorded prior to the time a Claim of Lien is filed with the Clerk of Court of Carteret County. Sale or transfer of any Lot shall not affect the assessment lien. However, any contract purchaser of a Lot shall be entitled, on written request to the Association, to a statement in writing from the Association setting forth the amount • any unpaid assessments against the Owner of the Lot due the Association and such purchaser shall not be liable for, nor shall the Lot conveyed be subject to a lien for, any unpaid assessments made by the Association against the Lot in excess of the amount set forth in such statement. The sale or transfer o an Lot pursuant to foreclosure or any proceeding in lieu thereof of a mortgage senior in priority to the assessment lien, shall extinguish the lien of such assessments as to the payments which became due prior to such sale or transfer. No sale or transfer shall relieve such Lot from liability for any assessments thereafter becoming due or from any lien therefor. ARTICLE SIX MATNTRNANCF RV OWNRR The Owner of each Lot shall keep his Lot, and all improvements thereon, in good order : ,• repair, including but not limited to, the seeding, watering and mowing of all lawns (8" I ; height) and yards, keeping all sidewalks neat, clean and in good repair, and free of ice and snow, pruning and cutting of all trees and shrubbery and the painting (or other external care) of all building and Structures on the Lot, all in a manner and with such frequency as is consistent with good property management and maintenance. It in the opinion of the Board of Directors, any Owner fails to perk s the duties imposed hereunder, the Association, after fifteen(15) days written notice to the Owner to remedy the condition in question, and upon failure of the Owner to remedy the condition, Association shall have the right (but not the obligation), through its agents and employees, to ent upon the Lot in question and to repair, maintain, repaint and restore the Lot and the improvements o Structures thereon and the cost thereof shall be a binding,personal obligation of such Owner, and ; additional assessment upon the Lot in question. ARTICLE SEVEN AR(H1TRI'T[JR AT.RRVIF.W 26. All of the rights and powers (including discretionary rights and powers) reserved by o conferred upon Declarant by this Article Seven are invested initially in Declarant alone(including successor or assign) to which it shall convey or otherwise transfer its right, title and interest to all o any part of the Property and in so doing expressly designates the transferee as "Declarant"),but may b assigned or transferred by Declarant to the Architectural Committee. This right or assignment may b. exercised by Declarant from time to time, and may be exercised in whole or in part, and may apply t• all or any part of the Property, including any Lot. In any event, the tights and powers of D under this Article Seven shall automatically terminate with respect to Declarant and vest in t Architectural Committee alone upon the earlier to occur.of(a) ten(10)years from the date hereof or (b) when improvements have initially been constructed on all Lots and the Owners of all such Lots have been issued Certificates of Occupancy by Carteret County for the improvements constructed on the Lots. Whenever 'Declarant or Architectural Committee" is used or referred to in this Article Seven, it shall apply to the Declarant alone until such time as Declarant shall transfer rights to the Architectural Committee and then shall apply to the Architectural Committee with respect to any such rights transferred to the Architectural Committee. 27. No Structure shall be commenced, erected or maintained on the Property(including any Lot), nor shall the exterior appearance (including the color thereof) of any Structure on the Property, be changed or altered from the original appearance thereof nor shall the natural state of any area of the Property be disturbed or altered, nor shall any work be commenced or performed which may result in a change in the exterior appearance of any such Structure, until plans and specifications showing the nature, kind, shape, dimensions, materials, floor plans, color scheme, location, exterior plans and details, paving plans and location, landscaping details and proposed topographical changes, together with estimated cost of said work and the proposed construction schedule therefore,and together with a designation of the party or parties to perform the work, have been submitted to and approved hi writing by Declarant(or Architectural Committee after the rights and powers with respect thereto have been transferred to it by Declarant as herein provided). In the event the Declarant(or the Architectural Committee)fails to approve or disapprove such design and location in writing within twenty(20)days after said plans and specifications have been submitted to it, approval will not be required and this Article will be deemed to have been fully complied with. 28. Committee Criteria. The Declarant (or Architectural Committee) shall consider such plans and specifications for approval upon the basis of among other things, the harmony of external design and location in relation to surrounding Structures and topography, the nature and durability of the materials, quality of workmanship, choice of colors and materials,grade elevations and/or drainage,the ability of the party or parties designated by the Owner to complete the work proposed in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted, including, without limiting the foregoing, such factors as background, experience, skill, quality of workmanship, financial ability, etc. . . In reviewing the plans, the Declarant (or Architectural Committee) may also consider factors of public health and safety, the effect the proposed work will have on the use, enjoyment and value of surrounding properties, and/or the outlook or view of other neighboring properties and the suitability of the proposed improvements or alterations with the general aesthetic values of the surrounding area, 29. Disapproval of Plans. .In any case where the Declarant (or Architectural Committee) shall disapprove the plans and specifications submitted hereunder, or shall approve the same only as modified or upon special conditions, such disapproval or qualified approval shall be accompanied by statement in writing of the grounds upon which such action was based. In any such case,the Declarant (or Architectural Committee) shall, if requested, make reasonable efforts to assist and advise the applicant in order that an acceptable proposal can be prepared and submitted for approval. However, the final decision of the Declarant(or Architectural Committee)is final and binding. 30. Approval of Plans. The applicant shall submit for approval two (2) sets of plans and specifications. Upon approval by the Declarant(or Architectural Committee), one copy of such plans and specifications shall be retained by the Declarant(or Architectural Committee),and the other bearing the approval of Declarant (or Architectural Committee) in writing shall be returned to the applicant. 31. Non-approved Structures. If any structure shall be altered, erected, placed or maintained upon any part of the Property, including any Lot, or any new use commenced on any part of the Property including any Lot, in violation of the provisions hereof, such Structure or new use shall be removed or discontinued, and such use shall be terminated so as to extinguish such violation. If within fifteen(15)days after notice from Declarant(or Architectural Committee)of such violation,the Own- of the Lot upon which such violation exists shall not have taken reasonable steps towards the removal or termination of the same, the Declarant (or the Association upon recommendation of Architectural Committee) shall have the right to apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an ord directing the Owner to remove or discontinue such Structure or new use, and if the Owner shall fail to do so, authorizing the Declarant or the Association, through its agents and employees, to enter upo the Lot and to take such steps as it deems necessary to extinguish such violation, and the cost ' -• ' shall be a binding, personal obligation of the Owner of the Lot and an additional assessment upon • Lot. 32. Completion of Construction. Upon completion of construction of any Structure '• accordance with the provisions hereof the Declarant (or Architectural Committee), upon request o the applicant shall issue a Certificate of Compliance in form suitable for recording with the Register o Deeds of Carteret County, identifying such Structure and the Lot (or other part of the Property) o L which such Structure is placed, and stating that the Structure has been completed pursuant to the hereof Preparation and recording of such Certificate shall be at the expense of the applicant. Certificate of Completion issued pursuant hereto shall be prima facie evidence of the facts - =4 stated, and as to any purchaser or encumbrancer in good faith, and for value, or as to any title insurer, such Certificate shall be conclusive evidence that all Structures on the Lot (or other part of Property)noted in such Certificate comply with the provisions hereof 33. Examination Fee. The Declarant (or Architectural Committee) may charge and collect reasonable fee for the examination of the plans and specifications submitted for approval. Suc payment shall be made at the time such plans and specifications are submitted, provided that su charge shall not exceed the amount chargeable by the appropriate governmental authority for application for and processing of building permits for Structures on the Lot with regard to which sue• plans and specifications are submitted. Such fee shall be retained by Declarant(or the Association fo l the Architectural Committee). 34. Committee Compensation. The members of the Architectural Committee shall sere- without compensation unless specifically approved by the Members. IJ 35. Architectural Rules. The Declarant (or Architectural Committee), to the extent of its functions hereunder and the rights specifically provided herein, may adopt and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations regarding the administration, interpretation and enforcement of the provisions o this Declaration. 36. ConditionalApprovals.in granting any permit, authorization, or approval, as herein provided, the Declarant (or Architectural Committee) may impose any appropriate conditions or limitations thereon as they shall deem advisable under the circumstances of each case. 37. Lot Restrictions. The following restrictions will apply to all Lots. These restrictions may be amended by Declarant at any time until it shall transfer all of its rights and powers under this Article Seven to the Architectural Committee. (This right of amendment is in addition to the right to amendment of this Declaration set forth in Article Nine below). Any amendment shall become effective when a written instrument setting forth the amendment is signed and recorded by Declarant (or the Architectural Committee) at the Register of Deeds of Carteret County. The restrictions are as follows: a. Subdivision. No Lot shall be split, divided, or subdivided for sale, resale, gift, transfer or otherwise after acquisition from Declarant. With respect to any Lots while owned by Declarant, Declarant expressly reserves the right to further subdivide or alter property lines as it may deem necessary and appropriate, subject to all applicable governmental laws,rules and regulations. b. No Poles No facilities, including poles and wires for the transmission o electricity, telephone and the like shall be placed or maintained above the surface of the ground on any Lot. c. Nn TernPnraryRe;udencm No temporary building, trailer, garage, or building in the course of construction or other Structure shall be used,temporarily or permanently, as a residence of any Lot. d. Nn Timkeyl Vehirleq Rnatq Trsiilerg, No stripped, partially wrecked or junked motor vehicle, boat or trailer, or any parts thereof, shall be permitted to be parked or kept on any Lot. All motor vehicles and boats shall have current registration and inspection certificates. The Association shall have the authority to come upon any Lot for the purpose of removing any such vehicle or boat upon the failure of the Owner to do so after ten(10)days written notice. e. Trash No lumber, metals, bulk materials, refuse or trash shall be kept, stored, or allowed to accumulate on any Lot, except building materials during the course of construction of approved Structure. During the course of construction of any approved Structure, all trash or refuse resulting therefrom shall be removed weekly. The Declarant(or Architectural.Committee),in its sole discretion, may adopt and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations relating to size, shape, color, and type of trash or other refuse containers permitted and the manner of storage of the same on the Property,provided that the same must be sanitary and animal-proof If trash or other refuse is to be disposed of by being picked up and carried away on a regular and recurring baths,the containers BOOK I 1ss PAG ... therefore may be placed in the open on any day that pick-up is to be made, at such place on the Lot as to provide access to persons making such pick-up. At all other times such containers shall be stored in such a manner so that they cannot be seen from adjacent and surrounding Lots. f Arrhiterhiral Style;Rpilding Rptrictinns i. Lots may only be used for single family residential purposes. ii. The principal structure on the Property must have at least 1,600 heated squar- feet for one-story dwellings and 1800 heated square feet for one and one- or two-story dwellings. The principal structure shall be located on the Lo within the set-backs identified on the Plat. iii. No flat roof on any building will be permitted on the Property. All dwellin must have a roof pitch of 6/12 or more except for minor portions of dwelling roof which otherwise meet the other requirements and present n• aesthetic imbalance as determined in the sole discretion of the Declarant (o Architectural Control Committee). iv. Only dimensional shingles, wood shingles, tile, slate, or pleated metal(or of i- materials with similar appearance approved by the Grantor,or subsequently owners association)will be permitted on roofs for structures on the Property. v. Exterior sheathing on all dwellings shall consist of natural wood, brick, stucco vinyl or hardiplank siding. vi. No detached carports will be permitted on the Property; however, detach garages which are architecturally compatible with the residence and approv-• by the Architectural Control Committee shall be allowed. Any such detach-*1 garage shall be subject to the set back requirements indicated on the Plat; vii. No exposed stilts or pilings will be permitted on the Property; however, the Architectural Committee may (but is not required to) allow elevated decks • remain exposed; viii. No metal buildings will be permitted on the Property. ix. No buildings or structures using exposed concrete or cinder block withou stucco on the exterior will be permitted on the Property. x. No exterior sidings installed in panels,including plywood,hardboard, syntheti or metal,will be permitted for use on the Property. xi. No window air-conditioner unit shall be installed on the Property. xii. All driveways are to be at least sixteen (16) feet wide throughout and paved with concrete, asphalt, brick pavers, or other edged aggregates (Examples: riiverstone, coquina)which are approved by the Declarant, or subsequently the owners association, by the time the principal building on the Property is completed. Sidewalks leading to the principal building shall be at least forty- two inches (42")wide and of a material and design consistent with that of the driveway. xiii. Entrances to enclosed garages may face in any direction provided that such garage shall have a door or doors that completely close off the garage entran«- and such door or doors shall remain completely closed except during periods o actual use of such garage entrance. xiv. Flags and banners will be permitted but no more than one(1)decorative or . banner and two (2) officially recognized State or Federal flags will be displa on any Lot at any given time. The Declarant (or Architectural Contro Committee) shall retain authority to pass reasonable rules and regulatio. governing the display of such flags and banners. xv. No elevated tanks of any kind will be permitted on the exterior of any s' «. on the Property larger than one hundred(100)gallons. All elevated tanks mu be properly screened so as not to be visible from the street or adjacent lots. xvi. No wells will be permitted on the Property except for use in landscap irrigation and then only a shallow well. xvii. No transmitting antennas may be attached to any building or installed on a Lo with the exception of a VHF radio antenna transmitting with less than 10 watts. Any such antenna shall be inconspicuous and extend no more then ten (10 feet above the highest point of the portion of the dwelling on which installed,o above the ground if installed on the ground. xviii. One (1) satellite receiving dish no greater thaw twenty (20) inches in a': and one(1)television/radio receiving antenna may be attached to any dwelling Such antennas and satellite dishes shall be inconspicuous and not visible a standing eye-level from the curb at the streetside of the Lot on which install,. nor at the streetside of either adjoining Lots. xix. Upon the completion of construction of a residence on a Lot and prior t occupancy,the front yard and side yard to the rear corner of the residence be sodded with centipede,zoysia or Bermuda grasses. h. T Tsecl/Premanufacturl Homes.No used or pre-manufactured homes or buildings o any kind shall be permitted on the Property. For purposes of this section, any dwelling which is installed in sections or pieces,matured at a location other then the Lot shall be considered a "Premanufactured Home". Notwithstanding the above, the use of premamifac u ed roof trusses and floor joists in the construction of a dwelling shall be allowed. i. Hone feces. A home office is permitted, but not an office or any other use of a dwelling on a Lot in which, other than the Owners or residential tenants of Owners, there are present any employees or manager(s), whether full or part-time, day or night, for pay, other recompense, or not, or in which inventory is stored, or where patients, wards or reciepients of care or services, o where sales of goods or services take place other than telephonically or electronically, or whi • generates more vehicular traffic than other dwellings on the Property. j. Fences There will be no fences in the front of any Lot. With respect to the back of an Lot, no chain link or wire fences will be permitted; except that,with the prior written permission of Declarant (or Architectural Committee), such fences may be located on the back of the Lot if shi• • -• by vegetation or structures in such a manner as not to be visible from the front of Lot or from oth,, Lots(mcluding property for annexation). No fence shall be of a height greater than four(4)feet and . fences shall be subject to the approval of the Declarant (or Architectural Committee). However, during such time as construction of a Structure is underway, Owner may temporarily maintain a • link or wire fence to enclose building materials and equipment located on the Lot for such time peri as reasonably necessary to complete such construction. Declarant (or Architectural Committee reserve the right to designate the location of such fenced area which shall be in the area detracting the least from the appearance of the Property as a whole while still being reasonably accessible to Owner for its intended purposes. After the completion of such construction or the necessity for '• building materials or equipment within such fenced area, the fence shall promptly be removed Owner. k. Animals. No animals livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred o kept on any Lot, except that dogs, cats and other household pets may be kept provided that they not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purpose, and provided thither, that such pets do no constitute a danger or nuisance to other Owners or the neighborhood. No more than two(2) such pet shall be allowed to be kept at any Lot at any time. Snakes and other animals that are known to b harmful to humans are not to be brought to or kept on the Property. The Association shall have authority to additional rules and regulations governing the keeping of pets on the Property. 1. Vehicles. No truck or other vehicle in excess of a three-ton load capacity,and n mobile home, trailer camper, semi.truck, tow truck or similar type vehicles shall be parked or kept o any Lot, in such a manner as to be visible to the occupants of other Lots, on more than two (2 consecutive days. m. RTnOffencive Activity No obnoxious or offensive trade or activity shall be carried o or upon the Lot nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or become an annoyance or • to adjoining Lot Owners. OOK.,_`._.L n Nn Pnllutinn. No Lot shall be so used as to cause any pollution to streams or ponds on or adjacent to said Lots or to any adjoining property's water supplies which is in violation of any Federal, State, or Local Statute,rule or regulation. No Lots shall be used or maintained as to cause any erosion of soil or sediment into such streams, ponds or water supplies. During the grading and construction of any improvements upon any Lot, adequate arrangements shall be made to insure that no erosion of soil or sediment into such streams,ponds or water supplies. o. Lighting. No exterior lighting on any Lots shall be directed outward from he boundaries of the Lot; and, mercury lights may not be used for any such exterior lighting. p. ( rage Sales. No owner may conduct more than one (1) garage sale in any twelve (12) month period. Notwithstanding the above, an Estate of a deceased owner may conduct one (1) estate sale. Otherwise, no sales which involve the display of goods of any kind, or vehicles or watercraft, outside of dwelling and garages will be conducted. q. !'.nnatmetion Any new Structure to be constructed upon any Lot must be substantially completed within twelve(12)months from the commencement of construction thereof 38. Interpretations and Exculpation of Liabiliv. Declarant(or the Architectural Committee)will be the interpreter of the provisions of this Declaration with respect to all matters involving aesthetics. Its decisions in such matters shall be final if consistent with the intent of this Declaration. In any and all events,neither Declarant or the Architectural Committee will be liable for any decisions,action or inaction taken pursuant to this Article Seven, including, but not limited to any matters cot aesthetics and/or the administration, interpretation, application and enforcement of the provisions o this Article Seven. ARTICLE EIGHT RI it.S ANT)RRSTRICTI)NS 39. Rules. In order to assure the peaceful and orderly use and enjoyment of the Property, th- Board of Directors may from time to time adopt, modify and revoke in whole or in part, such reasonable rules and regulations, to apply equally to all similarly situated Lots and Owners, go the conduct of persons on or use of a Lot and the Common Areas, as the Association may d necessary. All such rules shall be binding upon all Owners, occupants and visitors to the Property. Thy Association may impose a fine, suspend voting or infringe upon any other rights of an Owner or otle. occupant for violation of the rules upon compliance with applicable law,if any, and this Declaration. 40. Rental Restrictions. Every lease or rental agreement for a Lot and the improvem,,i • thereon shall provide that the tenant under the lease shall be subject to and shall comply with provisions of this Declaration,the By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of the Association, as the sam may be amended from time to time. No Owner shall enter into any lease for a Lot for a fixed term . then three (3) months in duration. For purposes of this Paragraph, the existence of renewal terms o options shall not be used in determining whether the term of the lease is ARTICLE NINE ANNRXATTON 41. Additional Property. Additional Lots and/or Common Areas may be annexed to the Property with the consent of two-thirds(2/3) of each class of Members. Notwithstanding the above, Declarant reserves the right in its sole discretion and without approval by the Members to annex to the Property that certain adjoining tract or parcel or land identified on Exhibit B. The addition of - additional property may be done in phases. 42. Recording. Any annexation made to the Property pursuant to Paragraph 41 above, shall b. done and become effective upon recording of an amendment to this Declaration by the Association the Office of the Register of Deeds of Carteret County, specifying the additional land to be annexed the Property. ARTICLE TEN FORCE MA WITRE 43. Whenever herein a time period is provided for the Declarant to do or perform, or within whi the Declarant may do or perform any act or thing, including but not limited to, the time of "Development Period" as defined hereinabove, in the event the Declarant is delayed or hindered in . prevented from doing or performing such act or thing by mason of strikes, labor troubles, inability • procure labor or materials, failure of power, restrictive governmental laws or regulations, riot insurrection, war, acts of God, fire, or other casualty or reason of a similar or dissimilar nature beyo the reasonable control of the Declarant,then performance of such act or thing shall be excused for period of the delay and the period for the performance of such act or thing shall be extended for period equivalent to the period of such delay. In no event shall the extensions of time permitted extend beyond twenty(20) years from the date of recordation of this Declaration with the Register +� Deeds of Carteret County. ARTICLE TWELVE STORM WATER PFRMIT 44. The following covenants are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with State Stormwat Management Permit Number SW8 041006, as issued by the Division of Water Quality under NCAll 2h.1000: a. Built-Upon Area. The maximum allowable built upon are per Lot is FIVE THOUSAND (5000) square feet. This allotted amount includes any built-upon area cons within the Lot boundaries, and that portion of the right of way between the front lot line and the of the pavement. Built upon area includes, but is not limited to, structures, asphalt, concrete, grave brick, stone, slate, and coquina, but does not include raised, open wood decking, or the water r of swimming pools. b. Filling in or piping of any vegetative conveyances(ditches, swales, etc.)associated the development except for average driveway crossings is strictly prohibited by all persons. r‘fr7r-7-'7T: 45:5- s:; c. Each Lot will maintain a thirty(30)foot wide vegetated buffer between all impervious areas and surface waters,if any. d. All roof drains shall terminate at least thirty(30)feet from the mean high water mark o surface waters,if any. e Filling in,piping or altering any designated 3:1 vegetated conveyances(ditches, swales, etc. . .)associated with the development is prohibited by any person; f. This development as approved proposes using a curb outlet system. Each designated curb outlet swale shown on the approved plan must be maintained at least a minimum of 100 feet • with 5:1 (H:V)side slopes or flatter,have a longitudinal slope no steeper than 5%,carry the flow from a ten(10)year storm in a non-erosive manner,and maintain a dense vegetated cover. g. Altering of the drainage plan as shown on the approved plans may not take place without the concurrence of the Division of Water Quality, h. Lots located within CAMA's Area of Environmental Concern(AEC)may have the permitted built-upon area reduced due to CAMA jurisdiction within the AEC; i. Filling in,piping or altering any designated 5:1 curb outlet swale or vegetated area associated with the development is prohibited by any person; j. A thirty foot(30')vegetated buffer must be maintained between all bait-upon area and the Mean High Water line of surface waters; k. All roof drains shall terminate at least thirty feet(30')from the Mean Ifighwater Mark; 1. Each designated curb outlet swale or one hundred feet(100')vegetated area shown the approved plan must be maintained at a minimum of one hundred feet (100') long, maintin 5: (H:V) side slopes or flatter, have a longitudinal slope no steeper than 5% carry the flow from a 910)year storm in a non-erosive manner, maintain a dense vegetated cover, and be located in either dedicated common area or a recorded drainage easement. m. The"Reserved by Owner"areas designated on the Plat are limited to a maximum of 30,000 square feet of built-upon area; n. The State ofNorth Carolina is made a beneficiary of these covenants to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with the stormwater management permit. o. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein,these covenants in respect to stormwater management may not be altered or rescinded without the express written consent of the State of North Carolina,Division of Water Quality. 1r•� PAG� _ c -— ARTICLE THIRTEEN (TRNF.RAT.PROVISIONS 45. Enforcement. The Declarant, the Association, or any Owner, shall have the right to enforce, by any proceeding at law or in equity, all restrictions, conditions, covenants, reservations, liens and charges now or hereafter imposed by the provisions of this Declaration. Failure by the Declarant,the Association or by any Owner to enforce any covenant or restriction herein contained shall in no event be deemed a waiver of the right to do so thereafter. 46. Variances. Declarant and later, the Association, shall have the tight to grant variances from the terms of this Declaration upon a specific finding that the variance will not harm appearance of the Property and will not be harmful to Lot values within the Property. 47. Severability. Invalidation of any one of these covenants or restrictions by judgment or court order shall in noway affect any other provisions which shall remain in full force and effect. 48. Amendment. a. The covenants and restrictions of this Declaration shall run with and bind the land,for term of twenty (20) years from the date this Declaration is recorded, after which time they shall . automatically extended for successive periods of Ten (10) years. Subject to sub(b) below, Declaration may be amended by instrument signed by no less than seventy-five percent(75%)of dasc of Members who are entitled to vote at a meeting of Members. Any amendment must b= recorded. b. Until the conclusion of the Development Period of the Property, no amendment ma alter or affect any rights granted hereunder to the Declarant, without the prior written consent of Declarant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no amendment affecting assessments, any property the right of any Owner to have, use or enjoy any easement or to use and enjoy the Common Area, o the vested right of any party secured by a mortgage or deed of trust shall be valid or of any = r unless such amendment has been approved in writing by such party having such right or interest. 49. Notices. All notices required or provided for in this Declaration shall be in writing any. hand delivered or sent by United States mail. If hand delivered, the notices shall be sent to addresses shown below and shall be deemed to have been given on the date hand delivered to the address of the party to whom the Notice is sent. If United States mails are used, the notices shall •: sent to the addresses shown below, certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, po„ ::: prepaid, and shall be deemed to have been given on the date deposited in the United States mails Notice shall be addressed as follows: To Declarant: RIP NEWPORT CORPORATION c/o Ray Murdoch 123 Nine J Drive Newport,NC 28570 13,AnEz4 To the Association: To the Registered Agent of the Association at his/her address as listed with the Secretary of State ofNorth Carolina. To Owner/Members: To the last known address of Owner/Member as shown on the records of the Association at the time of such mailing, and • there is no such address, then to the Lot of such Owner/Member. Any person shall the right to designate a different address for the receipt of notices other than set forth above, provided the person's new address is contained in a written notice given to the Declarant during the Development Period and to the Association. 50. Right of Ently. Violation or breach of any provision herein contained shall give Declarant or the Association, to the extent that any of them may have a right of enforcement thereover, their respective agents, legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns, in addition to all other remedies, the right(but not the obligation), after five(5)days notice to the Owner of the Lot,to apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order granting the Declarant or the Association the right to enter upon the Lot or the land as to which such violation or breach exists,and to abate and remove, at the expense of the Owner thereof any Structure or condition that may be or exists thereon contrary to the intent and meaning of the provisions hereof; and the said parties shall not thereby be deemed guilty of any manner of trespass for such entry, abatement or removal, except that if any agent of Declarant or the Association shall be responsible for actually committing a trespass by behavior going beyond the intent of the authority conferred by this Section, in such event neither Declarant nor the Association shall be responsible for the unauthorized acts of such agent(s). Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect or limit the rights of Owners of the Lots when entitled to do so, to enforce the covenants by appropriate juridical proceedings. 51. No Reverter or Congdon Subsequent. No provision herein is intended to be, or shall be construed as,a condition subsequent or as creating a possibility of reverter. 52. Remedies. Damages may not be deemed adequate compensation for any breach or violation for any provision hereof so that any person or entity entitled to enforce any provision hereo shall be entitled to relief by way of injunction, preliminary or final, as well as any other available reli either at law or in equity. 53. Headings. The headings or titles herein are for convenience of reference only and shall affect the meaning or interpretation of the contents of this Declaration. [the remainder of this page is intentionally left blank] I r IS • [Signature Page] IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being the members of the Declarant herein, have hereunder set their hand and seal, the day and year first above written. , + RIP NEWPORT CORPORATION s r id:1 : By: SD§c ed0.`1eLettpagg,C D President `` Attest: Secretary STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CARTERET I, a Notary Public of the County and State above, do hereby certify that John W. Gainey, III personally came before me this day and acknowledged that heitlie is Secretary of RJP NEWPORT CORPORATION, a North Carolina corporation, and that by authority duly given and as the act of the corporation, the foregoing instrument was signed in its name by its President, sealed with its corporate seal and attested by him/Wi/as its Secretary. This the 20th day of January ,2006. (d✓ Notary Public My commission expires: October 30, 2010 DENISE LEWIS NOTARY PUBLIC • CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. • • U - ��^` h'iv aa: :. EXHIBIT A [Property Description] BEING ALL OF GRACELYN PARK, PHASE I, Lots 1 through 38, as depicted on that Plat recorded in Map Book 30 , Page 905, Carteret County Registry. EXHIBIT B [Additional Property] Being all of that property marked as"Future Development" on that plat prepared by Stroud Engineering, P.A. entitled"Phase Map RJP Newport Corporation, Gracelyn Park Project" dated January 19, 2006 and recorded in Map Book 30 Page COO , Carteret County Registry. • :1.153.U4NV--11—SIC. AVA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary October 13, 2010 Gracelyn Park HOA c/o Mr. Ken Bellicot PO Box 1688 Newport, NC 28570 Subject: Lot 21 Gracelyn Park (Jesse Dail) Gracelyn Park Subdivision Stormwater Project No. SW8 041006 Carteret County Dear Mr. Bellicot: The Division of Water Quality was contacted by Mr. Jesse Dail, the owner of Lot 21 in Gracelyn Park, at 306 Primrose Pace, Newport, NC. Mr. Dail expressed his desire to construct a landscaped flower bed at the rear of his property, and indicated to me that the HOA required approval through the Division of Water Quality for this activity. This letter is to inform the HOA that the Division is not involved in the approval of this type of activity. Examples of activities that would require an approval or a permit modification from the Division of Water Quality would be: 1. Placing a retaining wall or other permanent structure within the easement area of one of the curb outlet swales; 2. Filling in, altering, or piping of any of the swales or drainage ditches on a lot or in the subdivision. 3. Adding built-upon area to the lot beyond the maximum amount specified in the permit for that lot. 4. Allowing roof drain gutters to be piped directly to ditches or swales. 5. Adding catch basins or piping on the lot to facilitate drainage. 6. Filling of any delineated wetlands on the lot without a 401/404 permit. In a low density subdivision, the permittee's main responsibilities are: to record the deed restrictions containing the required statements from the permit before selling any lots; to ensure that no lot owner builds beyond the maximum amount of permitted built-upon area for that lot; to ensure that all driveway piping is kept to the barest minimum necessary to allow a driveway crossing; and, to ensure that no one alters, pipes or fills in any of the vegetated conveyances. It's my understanding that the permit remains in the developer's name and has not been transferred to the HOA yet. The Division would advise Mr. Murdoch to arrange for the permit transfer at the same time that the common areas are conveyed to the HOA, but not before less than 50% of the lots have been sold. In Gracelyn Park, the Division requires the permitted curb outlet swales to be located in drainage easements to ensure that they can be accessed and maintained. The Division prohibits any of the permitted swales from being filled in, piped or otherwise altered. It's not a good idea to locate permanent structures in a drainage easement because of the potential violation of the stormwater permit (altering the swale) erosion problems caused by increased flowrates due to a restricted flow area, and/or interference in routine maintenance activities. My understanding is that if the structure is"removeable", that is OK, but it should not be positioned such that it impedes water flow or causes erosion problems. Anyone who locates something like an outbuilding or a fence in a drainage easement needs to be OK with the possibility that it might need to be removed. Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension,Wilmington,North Carolina 28405 One Phone:910-796-72151 FAX:910-350-2004 I Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina intemet www.ncwaterqualiilr.org Naturally An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Bellicot October 13, 2010 Stormwater Permit Number SW8 041006 Mr. Dail described his proposed activities as the creation of a landscaped flower bed. Please note that while pea gravel used in driveway areas, parking areas, walkways, patios, etc., would be considered as impervious due to the fact that driving and walking will eventually compact the underlying soils, pea gravel used in landscaped flower beds would be considered pervious. We are happy to confirm to Mr. Dail and the Gracelyn HOA that the proposed flower bed on Lot#21 does not appear to cause a non- compliance with the permit in regards to built-upon area. This is a one-time notification— please keep in mind that only those proposed activities that fall into one of the 6 categories outlined on the first page of this letter will require DWQ review or approval. This advisement is contingent on the following: 1) the built-upon area on lot#21 is less than the 5,000 sf maximum allocated under the existing stormwater permit; 2) the few feet of landscape timbers that are within the easement won't alter water flow in the existing ditch or impede maintenance; 3) there are no jurisdictional wetlands on the lot that will be impacted; and 4) no collection system or piping is proposed. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910) 796-7215 or email me at Iinda.lewist ncdenr.aov. Sincerely, Linda Lewis Environmental Engineer III GDS/arl: S:\WQS\STORMWATER\LETTERS12010\041006.oct10 cc: Jesse Dail David R. Murdoch, President (RJP Newport Corp) Town of Newport Building Inspections Linda Lewis 11�i4.0 Page 2 of 2 2010 GPHOA Board Officers October 11,2010 Board elections were held at Gracelyn Park Homeowners'Association(GPHOA)group meeting on September 26,2009.George Rice was President of the GPHOA and Liz Moore was Co-Vice President at that time.George Rice resigned as President and new board members met on November 18,2009. Liz Moore was designated President of GPHOA as of November 18,2009. Remaining board member offices are:Cathy Tomon,Co-Vice President,Tony Dold,Co-Vice President,Ken Bellicot,Treasurer,and Nova Austin,Secretary. Signed, a:4611A-A7i;t1"=>}-149—til."Le Elizabeth(Liz)Moore Ken Bellicot &Aire/ ark...r)---- Cathy Tomon Nova Austin Ton old Lewis Linda v i(O & fTG- From: Lewis,Linda Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 12:25 PM To: 'Jesse Dail' Subject: RE: lot 21 Gracelyn Park Newport, NC (SW8 041006) Jesse: Other than a BMP, such as the required 100' long curb outlet swales, the Division doesn't regulate or require approval for an individual to construct something within a drainage easement. The beneficiary of the easement usually gets to regulate what goes in the easement. Depending on local requirements, the public at large, the HOA or the local municipality could be the beneficiary of the drainage easements in Gracelyn Park. It's not a good idea to locate permanent structures in a drainage easement because of the potential violation of the stormwater permit, erosion problems and/or interference in routine maintenance activities. My understanding is that if the structure is "removeable", that is OK, but it should not be positioned such that it impedes water flow or causes erosion problems. The permit does not allow anyone to "alter'the drainage. You need to be OK with the possibility that if the landscape timbers "alter" the drainage, or if they impede maintenance, they might need to be removed. Your neighbor with the fence in,the easement would also need to understand that a portion of the fence may need to be removed one day if maintenance activities within the easement are impeded by their structure. The Division also does not become involved in the approval of individual lot activities such as a retaining wall, landscaping, etc., unless they would somehow affect one of the approved BMP's. Examples of activities which the HOA should deny and for which approval from the Division is required would be: 1. Placing a retaining wall within the easement area of one of the curb outlet swales. 2. Piping of any of the swales or drainage ditches on a lot. 3. Adding built-upon area beyond the maximum amount specified in the permit. 4. Allowing roof drain gutters to be piped directly to ditches or swales. 5. Filling of any delineated wetlands on the lot without a 401/404 permit. Once the HOA receives the permit, their responsibilities will be to approve the individual lot plan per the requirements of the permit and the restrictive covenants. They need to make sure that the BUA maximum isn't exceeded and that there isn't any piping or other activity that might affect the permitted BMP's or maintenance access to those BMP's. They also need to monitor the subdivision to make sure the lot owners continue to comply with the permit and the covenants. You described your proposed activities to me as the creation of a landscaped flower bed. Please note that while pea gravel used in driveway areas, parking areas, walkways, patios, etc., would be considered as impervious due to the fact that driving and walking will eventually compact the underlying soils, pea gravel used in landscaped flower beds would be considered pervious. We are happy to advise you and the Gracelyn HOA that your flower bed does not appear to cause a non-compliance with the permit in regards to built-upon area, easement, wetlands or piping. This advisement is contingent on the following: 1) the built-upon area on your lot, #21, is within the 5,000 sf maximum allocation allowed under the existing stormwater permit; 2)the few feet of landscape timbers that are within the easement won't alter water flow in the existing ditch or impede maintenance; 3)there are no jurisdictional wetlands on the lot that will be impacted; and 4) no piping is proposed. I'll be writing that letter to the HOA based on the information provided above. Linda i Please note my new email address is Linda.Lewis@ncdenr.gov Linda Lewis NC Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington,NC 28405 910-796-7215 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Jesse Dail [mailto:jessed@carteretcountygov.org] Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 10:22 AM To: Lewis,Linda Cc:jdail0l@yahoo.com Subject: lot 21 Gracelyn Park Newport, NC (SW8 041006) Linda, Attached are pictures from the property that we spoke about over the phone this morning. From the last picture you can see that the timbers are apx.9 ft 2 inches from the property line at the street end of the timbers. I do not know if this being a nonpermanent structure makes any difference on staying out of the 10ft easement from the property line. As you progress down the timbers,they are greater than 10 ft from the property line. If I need to move the timbers, please advise me of this. Similarly,are fences required to stay out of the easement? I ask this because there is a fence across the back edge of lot 23 that extends more into the drainage area than my proposed landscaping will. My mailing address is: 306 Primrose Place, Newport, NC 28570 The HOA's mailing address is PO Box 1688 Newport, NC 28570. Their email is: GracelynParkHOA@gmail.com. Please fill free to contact me at(252)723-9310. Thank you for your help with this! Jesse Jesse Dail, REHS Registered Environmental Health Specialist Carteret County Health Department 3820 Bridges Street, Suite A Morehead City, NC 28557 Phone(252)728-8499 Fax(252)222-7753 2 AVA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 22, 2010 Mr. David R. Murdoch, Jr., President RJP Newport Corporation 505 Crestwood Drive Newport, NC 28570-9654 Subject: NOTICE OF INSPECTION Gracelyn Park Subdivision Permit No. SW8 041006 Carteret County Dear Mr. Murdoch: On September 21, 2010, Angela Hammers of the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) inspected Gracelyn Park Subdivision in Newport, Carteret County to determine compliance with Stormwater Management Permit Number SW8 041006 issued on October 15, 2004. DWQ file review and site inspection revealed that the site is compliant with the terms and conditions of this permit. Please find a copy of the completed form entitled "Compliance Inspection Report" attached to this letter. Please be advised that you are required to comply with the terms, conditions and limitations of your Stormwater Management Permit under Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .1003 and North Carolina General Statute 143-214.7, including operation and maintenance of your permitted stormwater system. If the project has changed name, ownership or mailing address, a formal change of name/ownership form must be submitted to DWQ within 30 calendar days detailing the change. The transfer of ownership form may be found at: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/documents/NameOwnershipChangeForm 16Nov2009.pdf Please be advised that violations of your Stormwater Management Permit may be subject to the assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation. If you have any questions, please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910)-796- 7215. Sincerely, Angela Hammers Environmental Specialist GDS\akh: S:\WQS\STORMWATER\I NSPECT\041006.sep10 Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report cc: John Hennessy-NPS-ACOU Bob Chambers, Town of Newport; WiRO Files Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension,Wilmington,North Carolina 28405 One Phone:910-796-72151 FAX:910-350-2004 1Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 N rthCarolina Internet www.ncwaterquality.org aturaiI An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Hammers, Angela From: Hammers,Angela Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 4:01 PM To: 'Kirkman, Whitford, Brady& Berryman, P.A.'; 'Ray Murdoch' Subject: Gracelvn Park. SW8 041006 Good Afternoon Mr.Whitford and Mr. Murdoch, I hope this finds you well. I haven't heard the latest with the progress of Gracelyn Park(SW8 041006) in about a month, so I wanted to write for an update. Has the swale maintenance been completed? If not,What is the time frame for completion? Thank you. Sincerely, Angel Hammers (Please note my new email address is angela.hammers@ncdenr.gov) Environmental Specialist NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Office: 910.796.7215 Fax: 910.350.2004 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. • Hammers, Angela From: Hammers, Angela Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 3:44 PM To: 'Kirkman, Whitford, Brady& Berryman, P.A.' Cc: 'Ray Murdoch' Subject: RE:Attachments Gracelyn Park Subdivision SW8 041006 Mr.Whitford, I was updating my schedule and wanted to be sure that I had forwarded to you the transfer of ownership weblink for the state stormwater permit. Please find it below. As you are probably aware,the new permittee should have an officer (President,VP,Treasurer or Secretary)sign the document and submit to this office with original signatures. htto://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/documents/Na meOwnershipChaneeForml6Nov2009.pdf Thanks again for your efforts. Sincerely, Angel Hammers From: Hammers, Angela Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 10:00 AM To: 'Kirkman, Whitford, Brady&Berryman, P.A.' Subject: RE: Attachments - Gracelyn Park Subdivision SW8 041006 Mr.Whitford, Thank you for the update of the swale maintenance at the Gracelyn Park Subdivision.After the maintenance/repairs has been completed,either I and/or David can schedule a compliance inspection. It may take a week or two after notification of the work to schedule&conduct the inspection. Thanks again, Angel Hammers From: Kirkman, Whitford, Brady&Berryman, P.A. [mailto:nwhitford@kirkmanwhitford.com] Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 10:51 AM To: Hammers,Angela Cc: JOHN GAINEY; Ray Murdoch Subject: Re: Attachments - Gracelyn Park Subdivision SW8 041006 Ms. Hammers: The project engineer inspected the storm water features, apparently yesterday afternoon, and has verbally reported only relatively minor maintenance issues. This is consistent with your January report(and an engineering report last August). The grass cutting by the association was helpful in making the assessment of the situation. The developer is getting cost estimates to perform the maintenance. We are pushing for a meeting with owners association representatives to discuss the overall situation, the current maintenance needed, and transfer of the storm water permit to the association. I am pretty sure the association will not accept the permit until someone in your office has confirmed compliance with the permit. After the maintenance is performed,will you or someone from your office be able to inspect and confirm compliance? I don't yet have a schedule on maintenance, but with only minor work needed, it should take place pretty quickly. If you can come up and confirm compliance, how much notice will you need once the maintenance is complete? 1 Hammers, Angela From: Kirkman,Whitford, Brady& Berryman, P.A. [nwhitford@kirkmanwhitford.com] Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 10:51 AM To: Hammers,Angela Cc: JOHN GAINEY; Ray Murdoch Subject: Re:Attachments-Gracelyn Park Subdivision SW8 041006 Ms. Hammers: The project engineer inspected the storm water features, apparently yesterday afternoon, and has verbally reported only relatively minor maintenance issues. This is consistent with your January report(and an engineering report last August). The grass cutting by the association was helpful in making the assessment of the situation. The developer is getting cost estimates to perform the maintenance. We are pushing for a meeting with owners association representatives to discuss the overall situation, the current maintenance needed, and transfer of the storm water permit to the association. I am pretty sure the association will not accept the permit until someone in your office has confirmed compliance with the permit. After the maintenance is performed,will you or someone from your office be able to inspect and confirm compliance? I don't yet have a schedule on maintenance, but with only minor work needed, it should take place pretty quickly. If you can come up and confirm compliance, how much notice will you need once the maintenance is complete? Neil Neil B. Whitford Kirkman,Whitford, Brady& Berryman, P.A. Suite 105 710 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC 28557 telephone: 252-726-8411 facsimile:252-726-6974 email: nwhitfordakirkmanwhitford.com web site:www.kirkmanwhitford.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: Please be advised that this e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential attorney- client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential and are intended solely for the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy or retransmit this communication but destroy it immediately. Any unauthorized dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Original Message---- From: Hammers.Angela To: Kirkman. Whitford. Brady& Berryman, P.A. Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:01 AM Subject: RE: Attachments-Gracelyn Park Subdivision SW8 041006 Mr.Whitford, Thank you for the update, it is very good news. Sincerely, Angel Hammers From: Kirkman, Whitford, Brady&Berryman, P.A. [mailto:nwhitford©kirkmanwhitford.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 11:03 AM I To: Hammers,Angela i Cc: JOHN GAINEY; Ray Murdoch Subject: Re: Attachments - Gracelyn Park Subdivision SW8 041006 Ms. Hammer: I was advised by the owners'association attorney this morning that the swale ditches have now been mowed. The next step is for the stakeholders to meet on site and discuss a final plan for addressing the concerns you have previously raised. i will keep you informed. Neil Neil B. Whitford Kirkman, Whitford, Brady& Berryman, P.A. Suite 105 710 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC 28557 telephone: 252-726-8411 facsimile: 252-726-6974 email: nwhitfordc kirkmanwhitford.com web site:www.kirkmanwhitford.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: Please be advised that this e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential attorney-client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential and are intended solely for the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy or retransmit this communication but destroy it immediately. Any unauthorized dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Original Message---- From: Hammers.Angela T.• Kirkman.Whitford. Brady&Berryman. P.A. ; Ray Murdoch, Sen,• Monday, May 03, 2010 7:47 AM Subje.t:Attachments-Gracelyn Park Subdivision SW8 041006 Mr. Murd. h, Mr Whitford, Here are the c• t es I mentioned in my last email regarding the status of the Gracelyn Park Stormwater Permit(SW8 041006). Sincerely, Angel Hamm;rs (' ease note my new email address is angela.hammers@ncdenr.gov) Environmen .I Specialist NC Departm•nt of Environment . d Natural Resources Wilmington egional Office 127 Cardin.I Drive Ext. Wilmington NC 28405 Office: 91 ...796.7215 Fax: 910. '50.2004 E-mail co •spondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed t third parties. 2 RECEIVED MAY 072010 BY: 9 STROUD ENGINEERING, P.A. CONSULTING ENGINEERS HESTRON PLAZA TWO 151-A HWY.24 MOREHEAD CITY,NORTH CAROLINA 28557 (252)247-7479 May 6, 2010 Ms.Angela Hammers N.C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 re: Gracelyn Park-Stormwater Permit No. SW8 041006 Dear Ms. Hammers, Based on a request from Mr. Neil Whitford, legal council for RJP Newport Corporation, I would like to provide following: Stroud Engineering, P.A., Morehead City Office, provided design, engineering,surveying, permitting and contract administrative services for the Gracelyn Park subdivision for RJP Newport Corporation. During the construction of the project,which was constructed in two primary phases by different contractors,we provided construction staking and onsite inspections. While no specific certification or as-built survey was performed on the swales in question, it is our opinion that all of the swales were constructed correctly and in conformance to our design plans. I hope this provides some additional assistance in this matter. ,��� ,�Y1 CAno .0, '.cerely, s 4Q y17% onald D. Cullipher, P.E. E. * : SEAL rig*" 13343 • s s '••.....••' • • y%l', D.1 G�'',Q��. 107 COMMERCE ST. HESTRON PLAZA TWO SUITE'a 102-D CINEMA DRIVE 151-A HWY.24 GREENVILLE,NC 27858 WILMINGTON,NC 28403 MOREHEAD CITY,NC 28557 (252)756-9352 (910)815-0775 (252)247-7479 Hammers, Angela From: Kirkman, Whitford, Brady& Berryman, P.A. Inwhitford©kirkmanwhitford.com] Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 6:03 PM To: Ray Murdoch; Hammers, Angela Cc: JOHN GAINEY Subject: Re:Attachments-Gracelyn Park Subdivision SW8 041006 Ms. Hammers: The plan of action is the following. The project engineer sent you the certification letter today. The Gracelyn Park Owners association has committed to mow the swales in question. So there is progress I can report. The mowing was scheduled for Tuesday, but I learned this morning that the landscaper who was engaged to do the mowing could not get to it on Tuesday and is trying to get it done by the end of the week. The mowing is crucial to the final resolution of the problem because the amount of repair work cannot be determined until the swales are mowed. As soon as mowing is complete, there is an agreement for representatives of the association, developer, project engineer and a contractor to meet on site to compare the existing field conditions identified in the January 21, 2010 DWQ inspection report to the requirements of the storm water permit. The association and the developer will then discuss and attempt to agree on responsibility for repairs and a schedule of repairs to be completed as soon as possible. Part and parcel of the discussions will be the transfer of the permit to the association. The developer/storm water permittee performed extensive maintenance on the swales in the fall of 2008 and was confident the stormwater permit was compliant at that time. The developer then felt the association or lot owners were responsible for future compliance because the restrictive covenants duplicate the stormwater permit requirements and make the lot owners responsible for compliance. The association has not seen it that way, and here we are with everyone still needing to roll up their sleeves in a good faith effort to satisfy you. We know you have more than patient, but we ask fru your continued patience. I will report the status as soon as the mowing is complete and the meeting between the parties held. I am confident I will then be able to report a firm schedule for any repairs that are needed. Neil Neil B. Whitford Kirkman,Whitford, Brady& Berryman, P.A. Suite 105 710 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC 28557 telephone: 252-726-8411 facsimile: 252-726-6974 email: nwhitfordOkirkmanwhitford.com web site:www.kirkmanwhitford.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: Please be advised that this e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential attorney- client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential and are intended solely for the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy or retransmit this communication but destroy it immediately. Any unauthorized dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Original Message--- From: Hammers.Angela To: Kirkman.Whitford. Brady&Berryman. P.A ; Ray Murdoch Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 7:47 AM Subject:Attachments-Gracelyn Park Subdivision SW8 041006 Mr. Murdoch, Mr.Whitford, Here are the copies I mentioned in my last email regarding the status of the Gracelyn Park Stormwater Permit(SW8 I 041006). 1 Hammers, Angela From: Ronald Cullipher[rullipher@stroudengineer.com] Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:53 AM To: Hammers,Angela Cc: nwhitford@kirkmanwhitford.com; 'JOHN GAINEY' Subject: Gracelyn Park Newport, Carteret County Attachments: gracelyn.pdf good morning angels, at the request of Mr.Whitford , I would like to provide the attached correspondence for your records. the original is being set by mail Ronald D. Cullipher, P.E. Stroud Engineering, P.A. 151 A Hwy 24 Morehead City, NC 28557 ph 252-247-7479 fax 252-247-4098 email: rullipher@stroudenaineer.com 1 STROUD ENGINEERING, P.A. CONSULTING ENGINEERS HESTRON PLAZA TWO 151 AHWY.24 MOREHEAD CITY,NORTH CAROLINA 28557 (252)247-7479 May 6, 2010 Ms.Angela Hammers N.C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 re: Gracelyn Park-Stormwater Permit No. SW8 041006 Dear Ms. Hammers, Based on a request from Mr. Neil Whitford, legal council for RJP Newport Corporation, I would like to provide following: Stroud Engineering, P.A., Morehead City Office, provided design, engineering,surveying, permitting and contract administrative services for the Gracelyn Park subdivision for RJP Newport Corporation. During the construction of the project,which was constructed in two primary phases by different contractors,we provided construction staking and onsite inspections. While no specific certification or as-built survey was performed on the swales in question, it is our opinion that all of the swales were constructed correctly and in conformance to our design plans. I hope this provides some additional assistance in this matter. '•cerely, `%,•`P #, �` ` �� VvkSV!Q��� � (1.4624,, "onald D.Cullipher, P.E. * SEAL 13343 rI ` p s .•� 4,7 Dy %NNGINE " &$' effe0CUe:01,t ' 107 COMMERCE ST HESTRON PLAZA TWO SUITE B 102-D CINEMA DRIVE 151-A HWY.24 GREENVILLE,NC 27858 WILMINGTON,NC 28403 MOREHEAD CITY,NC 28557 (252)756-9352 (910)815-0775 (252)247.7479 Hammers, Angela From: Hammers,Angela Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 8:29 AM To: 'Kirkman,Whitford, Brady& Berryman, P.A.'; 'Ray Murdoch' Subject: RE: SW8 041006 Graceland Park Subdivision, Newport, NC Mr. Murdoch and Mr.Whitford, I am writing to you in response to your email in reference to Gracelyn Park,State Stormwater Permit No.SW8 041006, located in Newport, Carteret County. As you should be aware,this permit was issued to David R. Murdoch,Jr.and RJP Newport Corporation, Inc.on October 15,2004. Previous mailings have documented that the Permittee is responsible for compliance with all permit conditions.You may also be aware that this site has been in violation of its permit condition since February 3, 2009 with notification sent to the responsible Permittee, Mr. Murdoch,on February 9,2009. As a note,the last written plan of action received by this office on August 25, 2009 stated that recommended repairs and mowing would be complete within 60 days. No such repairs were conducted.There has been no further written communication from the Permittee despite numerous mailings from this office requesting the issues of non-compliance be repaired. While it is interesting to hear that work towards another plan of action is occurring, a written response is required. I have attached a copy of the Notice of Violation with Recommendation to Enforce and Memorandum for your information. If a written plan of action with a sequence of work and timeline for completion is not received in this Office by close of business Thursday, May 6,2010,an request for enforcement will be prepared with potential fines assessed. I thank you for your efforts and look forward to having this matter resolved with compliance to the state stormwater permit. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Angela Hammers Environmental Specialist Wilmington Regional Office DWQ,Stormwater From: Kirkman, Whitford, Brady&Berryman, P.A. [mailto:nhitford@kirkmanwhitford.com] Sent: Friday,April 30, 2010 5:55 PM To: Hammers,Angela Cc: rmurdoch002( ec.rr.com Subject: SW8 041006 Graceland Park Subdivision, Newport, NC Ms. Hammer: This is a follow-up on my email to you of April 26 regarding the above. I can report progress this week on a plan that should lead to a resolution of the issues you have previously raised. The ditches are being scheduled for mowing by the owners association. Representatives of the developer, the owners association, an engineer, and a contractor will then meet on site to assess the work needed to resolve your concerns and develop the finai pian. 1 The ultimate goal is for you to be satisfied and the SW permit transferred to the association. As I indicated in my previous email, the SW permit requirements are included in the restrictive covenants for Graceland Park and the lot owners are bound to observe the permit requirements. But I think we are all learning that a good restrictive covenant does not always translate into automatic compliance. Neil Neil B. Whitford Kirkman,Whitford, Brady& Berryman, P.A. Suite 105 710 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC 28557 telephone: 252-726-8411 facsimile:252-726-6974 email: nwhitfordOkirkmanwhitford.com web site:www.kirkmanwhitford.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: Please be advised that this e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential attorney- client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential and are intended solely for the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy or retransmit this communication but destroy it immediately. Any unauthorized dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. ----Original Message--- From: Kirkman.Whitford. Brady&Berryman. P.A. To: angela.hammers(8>!ncdenr.cov Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 5:00 PM Subject: SW8 041006 Graceland Park Subdivision, Newport, NC Ms. Hammer: We have been engaged by RJP Corporation, the developer, to assist with a resolution of the compliance questions with the stormwater permit. I can see from the documents my client brought that there is a fairly long paper trail of state requests for work. On behalf of my client,we regret this very much. As has been explained to me, the developer sold out this subdivision some time ago and conveyed the common areas to the association. The restrictive covenants contain the storm water permit requirements, make the lot owners responsible for compliance, and make DWQ a beneficiary for purposes of enforcement. The developer was not aware of the need to transfer the storm water permit to the owners association and that was not done at the time of transfer of the common area. Many of the storm water control features are on private lots. There is a question as to whether the developer even has the legal right to go on these lots to do any work without a court order. I know the state only wants compliance and looks to the named permit holder for compliance. But, its difficult for the developer alone to get compliance on your directives. Court action may be necessary, but because of the expense and time,we would like to exhaust all other avenues of compliance before filing in court. I am working to get this resolved as quickly as possible, and your continued patience is very much appreciated. Neil Neil B. Whitford Kirkman,Whitford, Brady& Berryman, P.A. Suite 105 710 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC 28557 telephone: 252-726-8411 facsimile: 252-726-6974 2 email: nwhitfordCcD__kirkmanwhitford.com web site:www.kirkmanwhitford.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: Please be advised that this e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential attorney- client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential and are intended solely for the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy or retransmit this communication but destroy it immediately. Any unauthorized dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. 3 De.ira V/ha/eq QS2tez at Beaus 301 Commerce Ave, Ste 102 Phone: (252)222-4555 PO Box 249 Fax: (252)222-4556 Morehead City, NC 28557 Email:dwhaleylawahotmail.com MEMO TO: Angela Hammers Division of Water Quality CEIVED FROM: Debra Whaley MAR 3 0 2010 BY: RE: Gracelyn Park, Stormwater Project No. SW8 041006 DATE: March 24,2010 Dear Ms. Hammers: We are in receipt of the letter dated February 15, 2010, sent to the Town of Newport regarding the withholding of building permits and certificate of occupancy for Gracelyn Park until the violation of the above referenced permit has been resolved. I am writing on behalf of the Gracelyn Park Homeowner's Association. We are requesting that the position of withholding permits and certificate of occupancies be reviewed and removed , as form of consequence. Since the developer, RJP Newport Corporation,basically does not own any additional lots in the development,this"punishment" is a detriment to the owners of the lots as opposed to being a reprimand that effects the developer. There is no incentive here to give the developer cause to correct the problem at hand. While the homeowner's association has been turned over to the lot owners,the storm water permit was never turned over to the association. It is the Homeowner's Associations position,that this violation was a pre-existing problem that stems from the development that needs to be fixed prior to the association taking over control of the permit and thus the maintenance. Please respond to this request at your earliest convenience. We look forward to hearing from you in regards to this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss the issue or if there are any questions. Sincere! v Debra rri aley Attorney at Law ATA, NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary MEMORANDUM DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY TO: Mr. Ray Murdoch, RJP Corporation FROM: Angela Hammers, DWQ CC: Town of Newport; Ron Cullipher; WiRO; DWQ Central Files DATE: March 1, 2010 PROJECT NAME: Gracelyn Park Subdivision PROJECT NO.: SW8 041006 COUNTY: Carteret In response to the email received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on February 19, 2010 from Ray Murdoch, please read the following: 1. It was stated that the Letter of Inquiry dated January 28, 2010 was misdirected with a receipt date by Mr. Murdoch of February 19, 2010. I have checked the address and it matches the address used on the return receipt Notice of Violation letter dated July 9, 2009. Please advise this office immediately of any changes to the address below: 505 Crestwood Drive Newport, NC 28570-9654 2. A meeting was requested with attendance by DWQ personnel. 1 am unclear as to the intent/goal of such a meeting. Please advise this office of what issues are to be clarified during such a meeting. 3. While this office has been advised that covenants have been recorded that list maintenance as a responsibility of the HOA, it is the Permittee that is held responsible for all permit conditions, including operation & maintenance (O&M) requirements, of the state stormwater permit (SW8 041006). It is not the position of this office to wait indefinitely for such 'negotiations' to be resolved. 4. It was noted that extremely high amounts of rainfall have made repairs impossible. While the months of November and December 2009 have been above normal (based on NOAA, NWS data for the ILM airport), there have been periods of below normal precipitation since the origination of this violation — February 9, 2009. Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension,Wilmington,North Carolina 28405 One Phone:910-796-72151 FAX:910-350-20041 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Ray Murdoch Gracelyn Park Stormwater Permit No. SW8 041006 5. Below is a quick summary of communications with Mr. Ronald Cullipher, PE, Stroud Engineering or Mr. Murdoch: • August 25, 2009: a Plan of Action from Ronald Cullipher, Stroud Engineering, stating the recommended repairs and mowing was to be completed within 60 days. October 29, 2009: I spoke with you via telephone with the understanding that within a week I would have a written statement of the status and expected completion date of the repair work. November 19, 2009: I spoke with you via telephone requesting status of the repair work. I noted that within a week, negotiation with the HOA would be complete and the required repairs would begin. • January 21, 2010: a compliance inspection was conducted by DWQ personnel. • January 28, 2010: I left a telephone message detailing the compliance inspection, observation of no repair work completed, and the deadline 10 calendar days of receipt of Letter of Inquiry drafted on this date. In the most recent email, dated February 19, 2010, an extension of 90 days was requested after a meeting date. An extension of 60 days from the date of the email will be granted to have all violations in compliance, which would be April 30, 2010. This will include two of the two most typically dry months for the required field repairs. It should also be noted as a consequence of this site being in continuing violation since February 9, 2009, that building permits will be held by the Town of Newport for all lots within this project. Additionally, any state stormwater permits associated with this state stormwater permit may be held until the violations are addressed and approved by this office. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Please note that I will be forwarding this memo via hard mail to: 505 Crestwood Drive, Newport, NC 28570-9654. Thank You GDS/akh: S:IWQS\STORMWATER\LETTERS120101041006.mar10 Page 2 of 2 Hammers, Angela From: Hammers, Angela Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 2:45 PM To: 'Ray Murdoch' Subject: Gracelyn Park, SW8 041006 Attachments: - 041006Ihletter.marl0.doc Mr. Murdoch, Please find attached a memo with a response to your email. I have also sent the memo via hard mail to our contact address for you: 505 Crestwood Drive, Newport, NC 28570-9654. Sincerely, Angela Hammers Original Message From: Ray Murdoch [mailto:rmurdoch002@ec.rr.com] Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 10:43 AM To: Hammers, Angela Subject: FW: Original Message From: Ray Murdoch [mailto:rmurdoch002@ec.rr.com] Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 10:42 AM To: angelahammers@ncdenr.gov Subject: February 19, 2010 NCDENR Attn: Angela Hammers RE: Gracelyn Park Stormwater Project No. SW8 041006 Carteret County Angela Hammers: On January 28, 2010, you sent me a Letter of Inquiry in regard to the above referenced stormwater project. I just received this mail, as it had been misdelivered in my office, and when I opened it, I saw that you requested a reply within 10 days. I apologize for not meeting that request, but the mail had been misplaced and I did not receive it on my desk until this morning. Our plan of action to bring the stormwater permit into compliance is as follows: 1. We would like to schedule a meeting with you or a field official, the developers, the engineer, and the contractor who we will be contacting to complete the work. Please call me at 252-725-1226 to let me know when you or another official would be available for this meeting. 2. We have been negotiating with the HOA as to whom is responsible for bringing the swales into compliance. After corresponding with their lawyer, 1 4 6 they are taking the stance that they are not responsible for maintaining the swales, although it was stated in the Gracelyn Park covenants that the HOA and the funds generated through HOA fees would be used to maintain them. We have been striving vigilantly to resolve this situation, but as you can imagine, the legal hassle that has ensued has slowed the process tremendously. 3. Due to the extremely high amount of rainfall that we have had over the last several months, the simple task of just mowing the swales has proved impossible. Many areas of our county that are normally dry, high ground have been under water for months. We ask that you please consider giving us more time to allow the ground to dry out to remedy the overgrowth in the swales. Attempting to mow and repair them now, with the ground saturated, would do more harm than good. Check damns are still in place in some of the swales, and after our meeting, perhaps we can remove some of these to encourage water drainage and dry out some of these areas. Please accept my sincere apology for not replying within the 10 day period, and also my apology for not being able to remedy this situation earlier. We also would like to get this situation dealt with, repaired, and turned over completely to the HOA as soon as possible. Legal matters and mother nature have certainly stymied our attempts. Please consider an extension of 90 days after we meet to get this problem resolved to allow time for the ground to dry and, hopefully, an agreement with the HOA as to responsibility for future maintenance. Again, please contact me at your earliest convenience so that a meeting can be scheduled as soon as possible. David R. Murdoch 2 Hammers, Angela From: Ray Murdoch [rmurdoch002@ec.rr.com] Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 10:43 AM To: Hammers, Angela Subject: FW: Original Message From: Ray Murdoch [mailto:rmurdoch002@ec.rr.com] Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 10:42 AM To: angelahammers®ncdenr.gov Subject: February 19, 2010 NCDENR Attn: Angela Hammers RE: Gracelyn Park Stormwater Project No. SW8 041006 Carteret County Angela Hammers: On January 28, 2010, you sent me a Letter of Inquiry in regard to the above referenced stormwater project. I just received this mail, as it had been misdelivered in my office, and when I opened it, I saw that you requested a reply within 10 days. I apologize for not meeting that request, but the mail had been misplaced and I did not receive it on my desk until this morning. Our plan of action to bring the stormwater permit into compliance is as follows: 1. We would like to schedule a meeting with you or a field official, the developers, the engineer, and the contractor who we will be contacting to complete the work. Please call me at 252-725-1226 to let me know when you or another official would be available for this meeting. 2. We have been negotiating with the HOA as to whom is responsible for bringing the swales into compliance. After corresponding with their lawyer, they are taking the stance that they are not responsible for maintaining the swales, although it was stated in the Gracelyn Park covenants that the HOA and the funds generated through HOA fees would be used to maintain them. We have been striving vigilantly to resolve this situation, but as you can imagine, the legal hassle that has ensued has slowed the process tremendously. 3. Due to the extremely high amount of rainfall that we have had over the last several months, the simple task of just mowing the swales has proved impossible. Many areas of our county that are normally dry, high ground have been under water for months. We ask that you please consider giving us more time to allow the ground to dry out to remedy the overgrowth in the swales. Attempting to mow and repair them now, with the ground saturated, would do more harm than good. Check damns are still in place in some of the swales, and after our meeting, perhaps we can remove some of these to encourage water drainage and dry out some of these areas. 1 Please accept my sincere apology for not replying within the 10 day period, and also my apology for not being able to remedy this situation earlier. We also would like to get this situation dealt with, repaired, and turned over completely to the HOA as soon as possible. Legal matters and mother nature have certainly stymied our attempts. Please consider an extension of 90 days after we meet to get this problem resolved to allow time for the ground to dry and, hopefully, an agreement with the HOA as to responsibility for future maintenance. Again, please contact me at your earliest convenience so that a meeting can be scheduled as soon as possible. David R. Murdoch 2 AVA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue • Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 15, 2010 Mr. Bob Chambers, Chief Building Inspector/Planner Town of Newport PO Box 1869 200 Howard Blvd. Newport, NC 28570 Gracelyn Park Stormwater Project No. SW8 041006 Carteret County Dear Mr. Chambers: The Division of Water Quality issued a Notice of Violation with a Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV-2009-PC-0097) to RJP Newport Corporation on July 9, 2009 for Failure to Maintain the Stormwater System of Gracelyn Park, Stormwater Permit Number SW8 041006, issued on October 15, 2004. A plan of action to correct the violations was received by DWQ on August 25, 2009 with initiation of the required repairs and mowing to be complete within 60 days. The plan of action was accepted by this Office. However, the items in violation have not yet been completed as of this writing. A copy of the latest inspection conducted on January 21, 2010, a copy of the Notice of Violation with the Permittee dated July 9, 2009 and a copy of the latest letter to the Permittee (letter dated January 28, 2010) have been enclosed for your reference. With this letter to the Town of Newport, this Office is requesting that the Chief Building Inspector consider withholding building permits and Certificates of Occupancy for this project until this matter is satisfactorily resolved. If you have any questions, please contact Angela Hammers at (910) 796-7317. Sincerely, eorgette Scott Stormwater Supervisor Surface Water Protection GDS1akh: S:1WQS\StormWaterrLETTERS12010\041006.feb 10 Enc: Inspection Report; Notice of Violation (Dated July 9, 2009) cc: David R. Murdoch, President (RJP Newport Corp) Ron Cullipher, PE, (Stroud Engineering, Morehead City) Debra Whaley Paul Worthington, DENR-DLQ (WiRO); WiRO; DWQ Central Files Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension,Wilmington,North Carolina 28405 One Phone:910-796-7215\FAX:910-350-20041 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally �p VaturanIM An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer AVA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 28, 2010 Mr. David R. Murdoch, Jr., President RJP Newport Corporation 505 Crestwood Drive Newport, NC 28570-9654 LETTER OF INQUIRY Gracelyn Park Stormwater Project No. SW8 041006 Carteret County Dear Mr. Murdoch: The last correspondence for Gracelyn Park, Stormwater Permit Number SW8 041006, issued on October 15, 2004, was a telephone call stating that negotiations by the Permittee with the Homeowners Association were ongoing and an update would be provided to this office the last week of November 2009. This Office has not received any updates or requests for extensions to bring this permit into compliance. As a note of project history, on July 9, 2009 DWQ issued a Notice of Violation with a Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV-2009-PC-0097) to RJP Newport Corporation on July 9, 2009 for Failure to Maintain the Stormwater System. A plan of action to correct the violations was received by DWQ on August 25, 2009 with Item 2) initiate recommended repairs and mowing and complete within 60 days. The plan of action was accepted by this Office. In order to bring this project into compliance, this office requests the following required action on your part: 1. Repair all swales to meet approved permit conditions and O&M agreement requirements. 2. Submit to this office a certification by the Permittee that the project's stormwater controls, and impervious surfaces have been constructed within substantial intent of the approved plans and specifications (II. Schedule of Compliance, #7, page 3). Failure to provide the "Plan of Action" within 10 calender days to correct the violations are considered violations of 15A NCAC 2H.1000, and will result in the initiation of enforcement action which may include recommendations for the assessment of civil penalties, pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A. Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension,Wilmington,North Carolina 28405 One Phone:910-796-72151 FAX:910-350-20041 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet www.ncwaterquality.org NQ rQCly' An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Mr. David R. Murdoch Gracelyn Park Stormwater Permit No. SW8041006 If you have any questions, please contact me at (910) 796-7317. Sincerely, e. c Angela Hammers Environmental Specialist S:\WQS\StormWater\LETTERS12010\041006.jan 10 Enc: Inspection Report cc: Ron Cullipher, PE, (Stroud Engineering, Morehead City) Bob Chambers, Chief Building Inspector/Planner, Town of Newport WiRO DWQ Central Files Page 2 of 3 Debra Vha/ey C- at 209 N. 35th Street Phone: (252)222-4555 PO Box 249 Fax: (252)222-4556 Morehead City, NC 28557 Email:dwhaleylaw(&hotmail.com MEMO TO: Division of Water Quality FROM: Debra Whaley Attorney at Law RE: DWQ Permit SW8 041006: Gracelyn Park DATE: January 25, 2010 Dear Ms. Hammers: I represent the Homeowner's Association for Gracelyn Park subdivision in Newport,NC. I have met with the new president of the association,Liz Moore and she has informed me that there are some ongoing issues with a violation of the above referenced permit and the developer, RJP Newport Corporation. We were hoping that we can get an update on the issue as to where things currently stand and a clarification as to whose responsibility it is to resolve the issue. The HOA president has met with the developer and he has informed the HOA that he wants them to fix the problem. However, it is our understanding that the developer has never transferred the permit to the HOA. In addition, it is our understanding that the issues at hand date back for auite a few years and actually is a pre-existing condition that was at hand prior to the HOA formerly taking over everything. The developer has turned over a copy of a February 9,2009, letter sent to him regarding the violation and the August 25,2009,response from his engineer. Other than these documents, we do not have copies of any other correspondence and we do not know where the issue currently stands. If possible, if you could add either my name and address or the HOA president,Liz Moore, PO Box 1688,Newport,NC 28570 to the cc list on any correspondence between anyone on this issue, it would be appreciated. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. In order to properly advise the HOA,we just needed some additional information from your office. If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me at the information above. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, D- . .;Ad" ey 0 JAN 2 7 2010 BY: December 7,2009 Angela.7-fawners (E91RIt Water Quatky 127 Central-Drive E,jtension Wilmington,NC 28405 2 C Gracefyn ParkSubdivision Carteret County (DearAnge(a. Please find enclosed the copies that we talked-about this morning. The top copy is the one of before and after. Please speakwith Dwight at the Town of Newport for further explanation. gas Rhone number is 252-223-4749. I may 6e reached at 252-422-8404. 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CONSULTING ENGINEERS HESTRON PLAZA TWO 151-A HWY.24 MOREHEAD CITY,NORTH CAROLINA 28557 (252)247-7479 August 25, 2009 Ms. Angela Hammers NC Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 re: Notice of Violation- SW8 041006- Gracelyn Park Dear Ms. Hammers, At the request of David R. Murdoch, President,RJP Newport Corporation, I would like to provide the following plan of action as requested in the July 9, 2009 correspondence from Ms. Georgette Scott. Plan of action: Item 1) Request follow-up inspection by project engineer. I have completed my inspection and have determined that seven of the curb outlet swales need mowing and maintenance. The remaining were in acceptable shape and condition due to the home owners mowing and maintaining in a proper manner Item 2) Initiate recommended repairs and mowing and complete within 60 days. Item 3) Initiate ownership change to Owners Association. Some background just for information is that common areas were turned over to the owners association previously. Provisions for maintaining the common areas and the ditch network within the subdivision was put in place by the requirement for paying homeowners dues. The association should have already performed these maintenance activities. Since the permit is still in the original developer's name, they have agreed to step up and initiate the repairs and hope to negotiate repayment from the association. If I can provide any additional information in the interim, please do not hesitate amelqtti� call. �,, - HC,q i -rev.:li/cL;) * ° sap R nald D. Cullipher, P. . R>^� 1 *• cc: David R. Murdoch �'��' ........ �'✓�4 a� Andrew Harris, The Harris Law Firm,PLLC �� `p •CUt.L�Q.0% �f''1��IYf9i1� 107 COMMERCE ST. HESTRON PLAZA TWO SUITE B 102-0 CINEMA DRIVE 151-A HWY.24 GREENVILLE,NC 27858 WILMINGTON,NC 28403 MOREHEAD CITY,NC 28557 (252)756-9352 (910)815-0775 (252)247-7479 Hammers, Angela From: Hammers,Angela Sent: Tuesday,August 25,2009 10:33 AM To: 'Jeff Mitchell' Subject: Gracelyn Park, SW8 041006 Attachments: 041006.jui09.doc Mr. Mitchell, After reviewing the latest Notice of Violation for Gracelyn Park,State Stormwater Permit#SW8 041006,the next step in bringing this permit into compliance is Enforcement as the letter dated July 9, 2009 was a Notice of Violation with Recommendation for Enforcement(attached). If a written plan of action is not received by DWQ at the end of business August 25, 2009,the recommendation to enforce will be conducted. If you or your client, Mr. Murdoch, have any questions,don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Angel Hammers Environmental Specialist NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Office: 910.796.7215 Fax: 910.350.2004 (Please note my new email address is angela.hammers@ncdenr.gov) E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. 1 Hammers, Angela • From: Hammers, Angela Sent: Tuesday,August 25,2009 9:28 AM To: 'Jeff Mitchell' Subject: RE: GRACELYN PARK-SW8 041006 Mr. Mitchell, I have verified with the senior stormwater specialist that the permit condition calls for maintenance of the first 100 feet of the swales. Therefore,all swales would have to be maintained according to the approved permit and O&M (Operation and Maintenance)agreement. Therefore,the Ditch Detail and Vegetated Swale detail from approved permit plan must be followed to bring the site into compliance. If you need to see the plans, please contact Ms.Jo Casmer to set up a file review appointment here at the Wilmington state office. As I mentioned on the phone,a Notice of Violation was issued with a due date for a plan of action by August 11, 2009. DWQ has not received a written plan of action from Mr. Murdoch to this date,so further enforcement action may proceed. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Angel Hammers From: Jeff Mitchell [mailto:jmitchell@stroudengineer.com] Sent: Monday,August 24, 2009 2:44 PM To: Hammers,Angela Subject: GRACELYN PARK GOOD AFTERNOON HOPE YOU ARE DOING OKAY PER ARE PHONE CONVERSATION FRIDAY AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF CLEANING OUT THE CENTER FLOW LINE OF THE DITCHES AND SODDING THEM IS GOING TO BE ACCEPTED. THANK YOU JEff MCtcheVi Stroud Engineering P.A. 151-A Highway 24 Morehead City NC 28557 252-247-7479EXT 231 (Phone) 252-247-4098 (Fax) jrnitcheii©stroudengineer.com i SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY • Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete A. 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PS Form 3800,August 2006(Reverse)PSN 7530-02-000-9047 AVA FThENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary July 9, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL #7008 1140 0002 9562 0186 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. David R. Murdoch, Jr., President RJP Newport Corporation 505 Crestwood Drive Newport, NC 28570-9654 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV-2009-PC-0097) NOTICE OF RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Gracelyn Park Stormwater Permit No. SW8 041006 Carteret County Dear Mr. Murdoch: On June 22, 2009, Wilmington Regional Office personnel performed a Compliance iiispeuiion of the subject project, iocated at Chatham Street in Carteret County, Norm Carolina. The inspection was performed to determine the status of compliance with Stormwater Permit Number SW8 041006, issued to you on October 15, 2004. The project has been found in violation of Stormwater Permit Number SW8 041006, issued pursuant to the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1000. The violations found are: 1. Failure to Maintain the Stormwater System. At all times, the permittee shall provide the operation and maintenance necessary to assure the permitted stormwater system functions at optimum efficiency. It was observed that swales had accumulated sediment resulting in negative slopes, ponding and establishment of aquatic species. It was observed that the vegetation in the bottom of the swales was improper and overgrowth of vegetation in the swales existed. As stated in the permit, the approved Operation and Maintenance Plan must be followed in its entirety and maintenance must occur at the scheduled intervals, including, but not limited to: a. Inspections. b. Sediment Removal. c. Mowing and revegetating of the side slopes. d. Immediate repair of eroded areas e. Maintenance of the side slopes in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. f. Cleaning and repair of catch basin grates, flumes, piping, and the flow spreader mechanism. Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension,Wilmington,North Carolina 28405 One Phone:910-796-72151 FAX:910-350-20041 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 N rthCarolina Internet www.ncwaterquality.orgatura!!j An Equal opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer July 9, 2009 Gracelyn Park Stormwater Permit No. SW8 041006 To correct these violations you must: 1. Provide a written "Plan of Action" which outlines the actions you will take to correct the violation(s) and a time frame for completion of those actions, on or before August 11, 2009. 2. Repair all swales to meet the approved permit conditions for the first 100 feet of each swale (#1-14). 3. Perform the maintenance necessary to bring the stormwater system into compliance Failure to provide the "Plan of Action" by August 11, 2009, or to correct the violations by the date designated in the "Plan of Action", are considered violations of 15A NCAC 2H.1000, and may result in the initiation of enforcement action which may include recommendations for the assessment of civil penalties, pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A. By copy of this letter to the Town of Newport Building Inspector, this Office is requesting that the Building Inspector consider withholding building permits and Certificates of Occupancy for this project until this matter is satisfactorily resolved. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Angela Hammers at 910-796-7215 Sincerely, CiStO-Dyd1)0 Georgette Scott Stormwater Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section GDS\akh: S:IWQS\STORMWATER\NOTICE1041006.ju109 cc: Ronald Cullipher, P.E., (Stroud Engineering) Bob Chambers, Chief Building Inspector/Planner, Town of Newport Andrew Harris,The Harris Law Firm, PLLC Tina Sibley John Hennessey Angela Hammers WiRO Central Files Page 2 of 2 Subject: Gracelyn Park Subdivision, SW8 041006 From: Angela Hammers<Angela.Hammers@ncmail.net> Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:36:11 -0400 To: andy@harrislaw.net Dear Mr. Harris, I wanted to get back to you in regards to the Gracelyn Park Subdivision. As I think we spoke about on the phone, my notes indicate that Swale #8 and 9 were acceptable. it is to the advantage to review the remaining swales to be certain that they match the approved plan in regards to: 100' in length, 5:1 slopes or flatter, longitudinal slope no steeper than 5%, maintain a dense vegetated cover, repair and/or revegetate all eroded areas. If you need to reveiw the permit, please be aware that DWQ provides appointments for file reveiw by calling the Wilmington office at 910-796-7336 and talking with Jo Casmer. I will be scheduling a re-inspection of the Notice of Violation in the near future. Please be sure to submit a Plan of Action with actions planned and timeframes for completion to bring this permit into compliance as soon as possible. Additionally, if transfer of ownership is desired from Mr. David Murdoch and RJP Newport Corporation, Inc. the official request forms may be accessed at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/documents/SWPermitOwnership-NameChangeForm080808.pdf. Sincerely, Angela Hammers THE HARRIS LAW FIRM,PLLC 1 304 North 35th Street Post Office Box 712 Morehead City,North Carolina 28557 John M.Harris* (252)247-1880 R.Andrew Harris (252)247-2008(facsimile) Kelly C.Harris email: andy@harrislaw.net *Board Certified Real Estate Specialist(Residential) March 11, 2009 VIA OVERNIGHT MAIL Angela Hammers • Division of Water Quality -'"' ED NCDENR MAR 1 2 2009 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington,NC 28405 BY: RE Gracelyn Park Subdivision Notice of Violation SW8 041006 Dear Angel: My name is Andrew Harris and my firm is counsel for RJP Newport Corporation,the developer of Gracelyn Park Subdivision. As such, I have been forwarded a copy of a letter dated February 9,2009 from Georgette Scott regarding several issues with the stormwater permit issued by DENR in relation to the above referenced subdivision. According to her letter,questions are to be referred to you which was the purpose of my earlier phone calls to you. I have not heard back from you and therefore am sending you this letter to request additional detail regarding the violations cited, specifically in relation to the location of the check dams and swale ditches that need attention. Roughly 2 years ago as part of turning everything over to the owners association and residents within the Subdivision,my client met with representatives of the Town of Newport and the homeowners association to go over reshaping some swale ditches, as well as, the removal of check dams to improve drainage. This work was done and signed off on by all parties after which my client assumed that the Town of Newport and/or the homeowners association would be responsible for any continued maintenance of these areas. The management responsibilities for the subdivision have been turned over to the homeowners association for quite some time and my client has no involvement in the management or care of these areas. If some of the check dams were missed by my client's subcontractor and there location can be identified,my client will see that they are removed. If the swale ditches can be identified that are in need of attention, then perhaps responsibility between my client,the Town and the homeowners association can be identified more clearly. 2 When you get a chance, I would appreciate it if you would give me a call to discuss these matters so that we can get them resolved. I have enclosed reduced copies of the subdivision plats for reference in being able to identify the areas which are being cited. In the meantime and as requested by Mrs. Scott,I have enclosed with this letter a copy of the recorded Restrictive Covenants for Gracelyn Park Subdivision. Article XII within the Restrictive Covenants contains the restrictions required in relation to Stormwater Permit SW8 041006. If there is anything else that you need in regards to the Restrictive Covenants,please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, pai R. Andrew Harris RAH:tw Enclosures cc: Ray Murdoch Ronald Cullipher, P.E. George Rice Bob Chambers, Chief Building Inspector/Planner, Town of Newport March 9,2009 David Cox Environmenta(Specia1lst NORM A% 127 Cardinal-Drive Ext 11mington,NC 28405- Entrance to Cgraceyn Su6divtsion in Newport,NC Carteret County where a drainage ditch was fad in via road resulting in standing water on either side after rain. DearDavid As per our conversation on Friday, I am sending you the information we discussed I could-not remember the name of who you said to send it to so please forward Enclosed-is a copy of a NC law about Obstructing Drainage and also a copy of a map that was before grace yn Subdivision was formed clearly showing the drainage ditch and how long it is(was) 2fiank you fm your help in this matter! If you have any questions,please feelfree to call me at 252-422-8404. Sincerely, Tana Sibley CO. cEax1600 Newport,NC 28570 MAR 1"4 2009 BY: Willi tululiiiu licuciul Assembly 1:It I i I sgc i in i S 77-14. Obstructions in streams and drainage ditches. . If any person, firm or corporation shall fell any tree or put any slabs, stumpage, sawdust, shavings, lime. refuse or any other substances Ln any creek, stream, river or natural or artificial drainage ravine or ditch, or in any other outlet which serves to remove water from any.la.nd .whatsoever whereby the drainage of said land is impeded, delayed or prevented, the person, firm or corporation so offending shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor: Provided, however, nothing herein shall prevent the construction of .any dam or weir not otherwise prohibited by any valid focal ot•Stai;e statute or regulation. In addition to any fine or imprisonii ffl ,imposed, the court may, in its discretion, order the person, .€irm, or corporation so offending to remove the obstructibix;_ sd restore the affected waterway to an undisturbed conditatioaih `or allow authorized employees of the enforcing agency to-Otter upon the property and accomplish the removal of the obstruction and the restoration of the waterway to an undisturbed condition, in which case the costs of the removal and restoration shall be paid to the enforcing agency by the offending party. This section may be enforced by marine fisheries inspectors and wildlife Ototectors. Within the boundaries of any county or municipality this section may also be enforced by any law enforcement officer having territorial jurisdiction, or by the county engineer. This section may also be enforced by specially commissioned forest law-enforcement officers¢, of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for offenses occurring in woodlands. 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' -741-...*N• -. ...•,•••• • ..-.' • '..... ...:.„It.. ..1 .. 414. .,.. . .0... .4i. ., .., it-• - u. ..i. - . ...,..--.- -— •-r,..,-.-. -i.. -_ ..,..42i... -• ... .4.1.4_ -• • ._.%. AVA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 9, 2009 Mr. David R. Murdoch, Jr., President RJP Newport Corporation 123 Nine J. Drive Newport, NC 28557 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION, NOV-2009-PC-0097 Gracelyn Park Stormwater Permit No. SW8 041006 Carteret County Dear Mr. Murdoch: On February 3, 2009, Wilmington Regional Office personnel performed a Compliance Inspection of the subject project, located at Chatham Street in Carteret County, North Carolina. The inspection was performed to determine the status of compliance with Stormwater Permit Number SW8 041006, issued to you on October 15, 2004. A copy of the Inspection Report has been enclosed for your convenience. The project has been found in violation of Stormwater Permit Number SW8 041006, issued pursuant to the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1000. The violations found are: 1. Failure to respond to a written request. Permit condition requires that the permittee shall submit a copy of the recorded deed restrictions which indicates the approved built-upon area per lot within 30 days of the date of recording. On July 15, 2005 this office sent you a request for recorded deed restrictions This office has not received a recorded copy of the deed restrictions for Carolina Place. 2. Failure to Maintain the Stormwater System. At all times, the permittee shall provide the operation and maintenance necessary to assure the permitted stormwater system functions at optimum efficiency. It was observed that swales had accumulated sediment resulting in negative slopes, ponding and establishment of aquatic species. It was observed that the vegetation in the bottom of the swales was improper and overgrowth of vegetation in the swales existed. It was also observed that temporary rock check dams remain at the end of swales. As stated in the permit, the approved Operation and Maintenance Plan must be followed in its entirety and maintenance must occur at the scheduled intervals, including, but not limited to: a. Inspections. b. Sediment Removal. c. Mowing and revegetating of the side slopes. d. Immediate repair of eroded areas e. Maintenance of the side slopes in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. f. Cleaning and repair of catch basin grates, flumes, piping, and the flow spreader mechanism. Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension,Wilmington,North Carolina 28405 One Phone:910-796-72151 FAX:910350-20041 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 N9rthCarolina Internet www.ncwaterqualigr.org atura I An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Ks " February 9, 2009 Gracelyn Park Stormwater Permit No. SW8 041006 To correct these violations you must: 1. Provide a written "Plan of Action" which outlines the actions you will take to correct the violation(s) and a time frame for completion of those actions, on or before March 9, 2009. 2. Remove the temporary check dams from the swales. 3. Submit a copy of deed restrictions to this office. 4. Perform the maintenance necessary to bring the stormwater system into compliance Failure to provide the "Plan of Action" by March 9, 2009, or to correct the violations by the date designated in the "Plan of Action", are considered violations of 15A NCAC 2H.1000, and may result in the initiation of enforcement action which may include recommendations for the assessment of civil penalties, pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A. By copy of this letter to the Town of Newport Building Inspector, this Office is requesting that the Building Inspector consider withholding building permits and Certificates of Occupancy for this project until this matter is satisfactorily resolved. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Angela Hammers at 910-796-7215 jSin rely, Georgette Scott Stormwater Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section GDS1akh: S:\WQS\STORMWATER\NOTICE1041006.feb09 cc: Ronald Cullipher, P.E., (Stroud Engineering) John Hennessey Bob Chambers, Chief Building Inspector/Planner, Town of Newport George Rice Tina Sibley Angela Hammers Central Files Page 2 of 2 N.C. DIVISION OF_.WATER QUALITY Water Quality Section Complaint/Emergency Report Form WILMINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE Received by /2R I/, i (X Date 07/21/oZor Time Emergency Complaint x City County Report Received From Agency ��/ ! Phone No. Complainant W qt/n Po pa— Address f I Phone No.ZSa r —g 2 y4 Check One: Fish Kill SO! Bypass Animal NPDES N.D. Storm water Wetland Other,Specify: Nature of Referral l7f act tt+ Yv kW k S vv t i V i si or% .. hoodit f 142ek7 rde. 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Time Emergency Complaint X" City County Report Received From Agency //t� Phone No. (s Complainant 1._o r9e- ice Go t Fa g 1 ;w'' C '.A/ ,. Address VP 3 int 4VF):LJ/ er, l62,t 7-' Phone No. 7. 0 0 g ef-70 Check One: Fish Kill Spill Bypass Animal NPDES N.D. Sto►mwater Wetland Other,Specify: Nature of Referral G &c-e. A. ?Car k. Swb c✓iS i rv1 - .�jnacti. (al cam„ Time and Date Occurred Location of Area Affected Surface Waters Impacted Classification Other Agencies Notified Investigation Details cb12 G4'I00 C. °C d &y + Aryl iieuvifuff gal 44rr�,' 1. I(5fM•r1 n, I J/r k -s A". vac f r c.d c%1. ost.di1'.' 4tea41 -,it - ciffj r{move G4.6C 06444 Aced ref/ e-fic C /1 I aI?2 Ite ohgc l.,.ded i i t_ ,ti �, ��r xr'sy d er..i.fo-e Urtlet Investigator uij J ( f Aid rti � �' r Date o?/3/ 20299 S:IWQSISHELLSIREPORT.SHL EPA Region IV(404)347.4062 Pesticides 733-3556 Emergency Management 733-3867 Wildlife Resources 733-7291 Solid and Hazardous Waste 733-2178 Marine Fisheries 726-7021 Water Supply 733-2321 Coast Guard MSO 343-4881 127 Cardinal Drive Extension,Wilmington,N.C.28405-3845•Telephone 910-395-3900 a Fax 910-350-2004 N.C. DIVISION OF..._.WATER QUALITY Water Quality Section Complaint/Emergency Report Form WILMINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE Received by ba Ui( 6 7' Date k 2, 2007 Time Emergency Complaint X City County Report Received From Agency Phone No. Complainant Vim. Sao.. t V Address hbv,A , Ntujr,,,,, ,i ,, ,5,0 Phone No. 252- y?• '�y�jy Check One: Fish Kill Spill Bypass Animal NPDES N.D. /Stonnwater Wetland Other,Specify: Nature of Referral ralel n Par k Swb A . Fitltd . Gklitk eLv StC. C 0110 ft. 0c s+Km wa. c1- b .--->7 cirt4td .r ths, c.14t 1 sour 104:41 (1enh 0t. a,- hArAn -f Gr.Ti?Any, 6cc , r,,;�a.. �t - ���sY s f f. . t+t;e A1`a1rf ( (1 I' rASA. f s.,-�t -Jac) &S5V4 : C�+ J finThilmet rerat.k. `. Time and Date Occurred Location of Area Affected Surface Waters Impacted Classification Other Agencies Notified Investigation Details SW 2 0 WO 0 4 : /do' a 67447 da,.ki/f- jrtre. lPca,u/sv liir or . • • Investigator jg.v,cl ��' /4 Date /JAGYJ�J S:IW IQSISHELLS{REPORT.SHL EPA Region IV(404)347-4062 Pesticides 733-3556 Emergency Management 733-3867 Wildlife Resources 733-729f Solid and Hazardous Waste 733-2178 Marine Fisheries 726-702f Water Supply 733-2321 Coast Guard MSO 343-4881 127 Cardinal Drive Extension,Wilmington,N.C.28405-3845•Telephone 910-395-3900 a Fax 910-350-2004 Town of Newport Derryl Garner,Mayor Dick Casey Kenneth Davis,Mayor Pro-Tem P.O.Box 1869 Town Manager Council Members 200 Howard Blvd. Frank Blunt Newport,NC 28570 Taylor&Taylor,PA David Heath (252)223-4749 Town Attorney Richard Kanuck (252)223-5382 Fax Eric Lindblade Penny G. Weiss CMC,CTC The Town with Old-Fashioned Courtesy PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT March 4, 2008 Division of Water Quality RECEIVED Rick Shiver Surface Water Protection Section MAR 0 5 Z008 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington,NC 28405-3845 BY: Ref DWQ Permit SW8 041006 Dear Mr. Shiver The Referenced permit is for the Gracelyn Park Subdivision. The Planning Department has some issues and concerns with the drainage and storm water system in the subdivision.We do not-want the DWQ permit transferred to the Home Owners Association or any other party until these concerns are satisfied. Please find the enclosed pictures of some of the issues.You will notice that most of the temporary filter check dams are still in place which is now causing unnecessary ponding and vegetation growth There is some silting and erosion that is clogging some drainage pipe. There are some minor erosion issues. We feel that some maintenance should be done by the developer(permit holder)before the system is transferred ownership. We ask that you look into this matter and get in touch with the me or the town manager and make a field inspection with us so that our concerns can be addressed. Your help would be appreciated. ely, ob rs Town Planner 11' • r. tr{p ,.:'i"'a:-#, lE.:•-40- •'kt,-, ._`. - -- ------ f -- .x , ,;. Vi', a :— . }.. ? -? :s..,:• •C411/ef ? ir' _� :Y`' .1' .t� ;;, � • .mo Niiit , , • . _ . +`¢Y%Fi},. 40 ellir ._ (rr+ S f �r� -,-,-,.�.. .silK-f.. ,�L '{,-�� f^•,e i(t�i440,II,g l.i 1 • f - r.' •, - -'r- :i'i-•1• _ram • tk .� .'7 ' ^r, --. ••-•gra4174.1 -5 , t ,I ,.:1'•• i • „• - .4' "I-•f 'vi4,_,---4-124.- 3„,--- t • ttl lr 17 L, `F .,q,x 47--• 7 {IFS ,.„t . \ 4, i i (y.` • 1 Jf. 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A definite hazard to small children. • • • _ e • 1 • • • r- .rr a . • YSY�i • . .r}. x —= • Another non-functioning check dam in Gracelyn Park. • ,F•R M '..• .*'.~_.'*� A v, ,'t -.r �^ P it.,... _- ,`+1� ��a-' `r�+•/ 'i ti yrs'.` ..q.4., ,ram• ' 711, it"f,/i t:a- a tj„.'•, .a�,tik '1�w :' t�-, lad' "��7-3A: 7r�+,My,,, 7'� � •a/' • a y� I. afr L Y- tr « 1, i kY i a ••"j!7.fly lc! ••,! *A7` ,..i i �I"" '.. to g.,- ii ,1'�'4., j x' +: ru**,J', • 4. • ,ti i�+. °ti °•t ta' Lam k w Fry' ;a -- ;a P O x�'' r X. 4_''• . ,R.... ..r, v,> � e. , .y7xl r s <'3x 't-✓s �A: S 3 !R ti ': r it -rt.,- i ck • A�� '. am. ■h fi w Trash buried in Gracelyn Park. Marcy Mensch 2/19/2008 •ram... 1 .1 .rF" •f './• _ .q t� - .Yam' y Xe,... r s • 1 �q , e^ •v,":• ,MM • i ;. a. y • !1 kr 1 "l 1 jqP Y 1 ( '`"fie;., ;. , ' f I. fin.-w`F --.--';6, -rr�r~• ..5'`"� , .. _'.E • ��gy,.-m"_�`'e. :., t• . Buried Lu-nber in Gracelyn Park. .11 ti4.# fir. ?, -.T ,. \\,_- �• _yw. . :. -,F •�'.•d�`• 1S -.:.�•.-.-' r. 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SL Date 07/13/2006 Time 15:37:00 SR 1180103 Pape 1 of 2 NORTH CAROLINA,CARTERET COUNTY This instrument and this certificate are duly tiled at the date and time end in the Book and Page shown on I lint page hereof. ie Arthur,R - of B (LW. t.a) No.eos irepared by and Reran to Harris Law Finn,PLLC 304 North 35te Street Morehead City,NC 28557 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA r`SUPPLEMENTAL AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE :OUNTY OF CARTERET COVENANTS FOR GRACELYN PARK- PHASE II This 1"Supplemental Amendment is executed this the 13ty of July ,2006 by RIP NEWPORT CORPORATION,A North Carolina corporation,(hereinafter designed as"Developer"); WITNESSETH: WHEREAS,RIP NEWPORT CORPORATION has heretofore executed a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Gracelyn Park Subdivision,a multi-phased development,which appears of record in Deed Book 1155,Page 253,Carteret County Registry(the"Declaration"); WHEREAS,under Article Nine of the Declaration,RIP NEWPORT CORPORATION,reserved the right to later submit certain additional properties(described in Exhibit B of the Declaration)to the -irovisions of the Declaration; WHEREAS,RIP NEWPORT CORPORATION is in the process of developing the reserved property and desires to now subject a portion of the same to the Declaration; NOW THEREFORE,Developer,in accordance with the provisions of Article Nine of the Declaration hereby declares that the real property described below is and shall be held,transferred,sold, conveyed and occupied subject to the Declaration and any amendments which may be made thereto: BEING located in Newport,Carteret County,North Carolina and being the same property depicted on that certain plat entitled"Graceyln Park,Phase 2,Lots 39-84"prepared by Stroud Engineering,P.A.,dated June 30,2006,and recorded in Map Book 31,Pages 12,Carteret County Registry. This instrument shall not be deemed as a release or waiver of Developer's rights to further subject other real property to the Declaration,all in accordance with Article Nine of the Declaration. C. BOOK I �PAGE_' (O 3 - ■ Es ignature pal Executed the day and year aforementioned. RJP NEWPORT CORPORATION By: Clb..ca.D (17. David Ray Murdoch,Jr.,President STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CARTERET I, Denise Lewis ,Notary Public for the said County and State, certify that DAVID RAY MURDOCH,JR.personally same before me this day and acknowledged that he is the president of RJP NEWPORT CORPORATION,a North Carolina corporation,and that he as president being authorized to do so,executed the foregoing on behalf of the corporation. Witness my hand and official seal or stamp,this th 13th day of ,July ,2006. 1 J_ !� • l.Li NOTARY PUBLIC Denise Lewis My commission expires: October 30, 2010 a DENISE LEWIS • { NOTARY PUBUC CARTERET COUNTY,N.C. - BOOK 11'U PAGE !0 3 ' SOSID:0730388 Date Filed:6/26/2006 3:59:00 PM •n,r eu� { Elaine F.Marshall -, . .t': ,• BUSINESS CORPORATION North Carolina Secretary of State ,i ."' ANNUAL REPORT 2006177 00865 r NAME OF BUSINESS CORPORATION: Rip Newport Corporation r FISCAL YEAR ENDING: 12/31/2005 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NC SECRETARY OF STATE CORPORATE ID NUMBER: 0730388 FEI)F,RAL EMPLOYER ID NUMBER: NATURE OF BUSINESS: Land Development and Sales REGISTERED AGENT: Mason, L Patten REGISTERED OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS: 225 Professional Circle Morehead City,NC 28557 REGISTERED OFFICE STREET ADDRESS: 225 Professional Circle Morehead City,NC 28557 County:Carteret PRINCIPAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: (252)240-3302 PRINCIPAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS: 123 Nine J.Drive Newport,NC 28557 PRINCIPAL OFFICE STREET ADDRESS: 123 Nine J.Drive Newport,NC 28570 ' - I PRINCIPAL OFFICERS: •• David R.Murdoch John W Gainey John Philip Mund m Title:Secretary Title:President Title: Vice President 123 Nine J.Drive PO Box 1198 435 Munden Farm?4d Newport,NC 28570 Morehead City,NC 28557 Newport,NC 2857q I CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT MIJST!BE COMPLETED BY Ai,L BUSINESS C)RPORA TIONS i � • 2u- fad ST BE SI . C' F THE CORPORATION I DATE '•oH.AJ w. ( IN- _ 614NA.& it/PRES, OENr TYPE OR PRINT NAMEI TYPE OR PRINT TITLE ANNUAL REPORT FEE: $20.00 MAIL TO: Secretary of State•Corporations Division•Post Office Box 29525•Raleigh,NC 27626-0525 I 1 , NNovr aooq - Pc - 0091_ 11�ti,7F Michael F. Easley, Governor 9 0 G William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary co 7 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources >_ y Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality July 15, 2005 Mr. David Ray Murdoch, Jr. President RJP Newport Corporation 123 Nine J. Road Newport, NC 28570 Subject: REQUEST FOR RECORDED DEED RESTRICTIONS Gracelyn Park Stormwater Project No. SW8 041006 Carteret County Dear Mr. Murdoch: On October 15, 2004, the Wilmington Regional Office issued a Stormwater Management Permit to you for Gracelyn Park. Per the requirements of the permit, a copy of the recorded deed restrictions must be forwarded within 30 days of the date of recording. A review of our files indicates that, as of this date, a copy of the recorded deed restrictions has not been received in this Office. Failure to record and/or provide a copy of the recorded deed restrictions prior to selling lots is a violation of your permit, and subject to enforcement action. Please either provide a written or emailed status or the project, or forward a copy of the recorded deed restrictions to this Office at the.address below by August 15, 2005, or enforcement action may be initiated and may include recom-mendations for civil penalties and revocation of the permit. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (910) 796-7404. Sincerely, 4:764U ere,€A1Z Linda Lewis Environmental Engineer II ENB/arl: S:IWQS\STORMWAT\DEEDREST1041006.jul05 cc: Katrina Marshall, Carteret County Building Inspections Wilmington Regional Office File Central Files North Carolina Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Phone(910)796-7215 Customer Servicel-877-623-6748 Wilmington Regional Office Wilmington,NC 28405-3845 FAX (910)350-2004 Internet h2o.enr.state.nc.us N Carolina An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled110%Post Consumer Paper aturally AT:e s 11, RECEIVED JUL 1 4 lab NCDENR BY: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Land Resources James D. Simons, PG, PE Land Quality Section Michael F. Easley, Governor Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary July 14, 2005 NOTICE OF CONTINUING VIOLATIONS OF THE SEDIMENTATION POLLUTION CONTROL ACT CERTIFIED MAIL 7004 2510 0001 8279 9014 W RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED (.)6(Pj RJP Newport Corporation 9C1' Mr. David Ray Murdoch, Jr. 123 Nine J Rd Newport, NC 28570 RE: Project Name: Gracelyn Park Project ID: Carte-2005-021 County: Carteret Dear Sir or Madam: On May 20, 2005,you received a Notice of Violations indicating that you and/or your firm were conducting a land-disturbing activity located on Chatham Rd,Newport that was in violation of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973. A follow-up inspection of this project on July 12,2005,indicated that the violations outlined in the Notice have still not been corrected. Because the violations were not corrected on or before the deadline for compliance,which was June 13, 2005, this matter is being referred to the Director, Division of Land Resources, for enforcement. I urge you to correct these violations immediately. A civil penalty of up to$5000 per day for violations is authorized by G.S. 113A-64. It should be noted that each day of noncompliance constitutes a new violation of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973. A penalty may be assessed from the date of the violation until the date the violations are corrected. Please be advised that if compliance is not immediately undertaken, other appropriate action may be requested. Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Ext.,Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845 • Phone: 910-395-3900!FAX: 910-350-2004 c � Notice of Continuing Violations Mr. David Ray Murdoch July 14, 2005 Page 2 of 2 Please do not hesitate to contact me regarding any questions you might have about this matter. Sincerely, Daniel Sams, P. ., M.E. Land Quality Section Enclosure: Sedimentation Inspection Report cc: Gray Hauser, State Sediment Specialist Regional Water Quality Supervisor Case# SEDIMENTATION INSPECTION REPORT NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OFENVIRONMENTAND NATURAL RESOURCES `� LAND QUALITY SECTION:127 Cardinal Drivvee .' 4?Drive, Wilmington,NC 28405-3845(910)395-3900 County 2... tC,r Project: ( 2A t,&L.t a'...) River Basin ir.-i•�-1 ? CA Person Financially Responsibl,e \17 X.ka.e�i�.T cogs /'14/ .4.,04,1M ii+1+✓.CCf Project# G .a•-tt, • 2 , •4.'f Address: s Pi,,./C. \. h� ,—. ek t�3 `- 7 ". —9z' 1. Project Location C'a r'"/. G-O Pictures: No ❑ Ye Prints❑ Slides ❑ DigitaltI Video❑ 2. Weather and Soil Conditions c r e►- k:*,i (1 c," ti'd.,: Pot e E S' -V)as/ o 3. Is site currently under notice of violation? Ye - No❑ �/ '"� 4. Is the site in compliance with the S.P.C.A.and the rules? Yes ❑ Nora( If no,check violations below: 5. Violations: ❑a. No approved plan,G.S.113A-57(4)and 15A NCAC 4B.0107(c) ❑ Inadequate buffer zone,G.S.113A-57(1) ❑b. Failure to follow approved plan,G.S.113A-61.1 i. Graded slopes and fills too steep,G.S.113A-57(2) ❑c. Failure to submit revised plan,G.S.113A-54.1(b)and �' or 15A NCAC 4B.0124(d) , 15A NCAC 4B.0118(a) i. Unprotected exposed slopes,G.S.113A-57(2) ❑d. Failure to provide adequate groundcover,G.S.113A-57(3)and ❑j. Failure to maintain erosion control measures, 15A NCAC 4B.0107(b)or 15A NCAC 4B.0124(e) 15A NCAC 4B.0113 ❑;. Insufficient measures to retain sediment on site,G.S.113A-57(3) ❑k. Other(describe) U f. Failure to take all reasonable measures,15A NCAC 4B.0105 .� } 6. NPDES Permit Violation? Yes;®' No❑ Describe f�.,..�<`I-.<-CO ra*s f�f Ar,X k / .7•-e . A . 7. Has sedimentation damage occurred since last inspection? Yeses If yes,where?(check all that apply): No❑ Lake/natural watercourse on the tract. Lake/natural watercourse off the tract ❑ Other property ❑ Description: ''.1 5.1.,'/E 4'!"t.e4... c., (c.) ' 'Di Te+ 'f',�,r�!'�.,.. .i out... Degree of damage: Slight Moderate❑ Severe❑ 8. Contact made with(Name) 11/41 C xlt- Title , / Inspection Report given❑ or senpir to Person Financially Responsible Date given/sent 7//t/f — 9. Corrective actions needed: cAikt2 77C u L et42 td P sJ -ro tiv:..•..) C t C..)E t;V e c ,.J?c.--4:. t't.OetiA 11/4,4&SO ere SC 4.eE 1 P`V `' (-)Y O a r_rio Cr seEft c to¢-F I C r C..r4-; -1 Cs--7-0 03 tyz.n�s/r.ti1 XI r. TO p 2, .T c./g+(t- 0 / ..7 e.is& c .5v L cf PE L 14 10. Comments% A c r'; r !,.� And Cil- �'1 Yf ta•"t r r'7A.,o �I �.e. le: 4.16d f, t, IX A-00 i' =S ` Ch/CC Mt IA, C-zf.. 2G/:.,'7 f.e.) 1''E r(::).f rt . (Qy-�Q.-� �} La/Imo_. e e k e0 . 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