Shoreline Access Plan Update-2003

2003 Brunswick County Shoreline Access Plan Update
DRAFT
Preparation of this document was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the
Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
Adopted by the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners 2003

2003 Brunswick County Shoreline Access Plan Update
Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
David Sandifer, Chairman
May W. Moore
Phil Norris
Tom B. Rabon
William M. Sue
Planning Board
Tom Morgan, Chairman
William Batson
A. Boyd Evans
Sue Franks
Alan Lewis
May Moore
Thomas W. Morgan
Bruwwick County Planning Department
J. Leslie Bell, AICP, Planning Director
Chris McCall, Land Planner
Technical assistance provided by the
Cape Fear Council of Governments, Wilmington, NC
Chris May, Planner in Charge
Arny Blizzard, AICP, Project Planner
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' Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................5
II. SHORELINE ACCESS USER ANALYSIS .......................................................... ..............................................6
A. ABOUT BRUNSWICK COUNTY.........................6
B. DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................7
C. PUBLIC INPUT................................................................................................................................................... 8
t III, REVIEW OF EXISTING PLANS, ORDINANCES, AND STUDIES IN RELATION TO THE SHORELINE
ACCESSPLAN..........................................................................................................................................................9
A. LAND USE PLAN................................................................................................................................................
B. 1990 SHORELINE ACCESS PLAN......................................................................................................................
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C. ZONING ORDINANCE........................................................................................................................................ 10
D. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS............................................................................................................................. 11
E. PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN FOR BRUNSWICK COUNTY.................................................................... 11
F. CAPE FEAR RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN................................................................................................................. 11
IV. EXISTING SITES............................................................................................................................................12
A. COUNTY SITES IDENTIFIED IN THE 1990 PLAN....................................................................................................12
B. EXISTING NC WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION SITES................................................................................... 14
C. COUNTY CAMA SITES — THE FOLLOWING MAP IS LOCATIONS OF EXISTING LAMA SITES IN BRUNSWICK CO ........... 15
D. MUNICIPAL SITES............................................................................................................................................ 17
E. CONSERVATION AREAS / OTHER SITES............................................................................................................. 23
1. Bird Island.................................................................................................................................................... 23
2. Spoil Areas................................................................................................................................. ... 24
3, Town Creek Conservation Area........................................................................................... ...... 25
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IV. INVENTORY OF POTENTIAL SITES RECOMMENDED IN THE 1990 SHORELINE ACCESS PLAN .........26
1. N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access Area at N. C. 904 Bridge at Sunset Beach .................... 26
2. N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access at Sunset Harbor.......................................................... 27
3. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access at CP&L Canal...................................................................... 28
4. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access on Rice Creek....................................................................... 29
5. N. C. 179 Boat Access Area at Bonaparte's Landing.................................................................................... 30
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6. N. C. DO T property on N. C. 133.................................................................................................................... 31
7. N. C. 179 Road Right -of -Way after Construction of the new N. C. 179 Bridge at Sunset Beach .................... 32
When new bridge is complete, right-of-way access may be used for boat ramp, walkways, fishing pier,
and/or picnic facilities......................................................................................................................................... 32
8. Boat Ramp and Parking at the End of SR 1298 at Summer Place............................................................... 33
9. Road Right -of -Way at S.R. 1643 at Brick Landing....................................................................................... 34
10. Road Right -of -Way at S.R. 1210 at the Oak Island Bridge......................................................................35
11. Road Right -of -Way at the end of S.R. 1146 or Middle Dam Road............................................................. 36
12, Lockwood Folly at N. C. 211 Bridge in Supply............................................................................................ 37
13. Town Creek Site on U.S. 17...................................................................................................................... 38
14. Property at Terminus of S.R. 1427 on the Cape Fear River...................................................................... 39
F. SUMMARY OF SITES........................................................................................................................................ 40
V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND POLICIES.........................................................................................................41
A. SITE PRIORITIES............................................................................................................................................. 41
B. FUNDING PROGRAMS...................................................................................................................................... 42
VI. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE....................................................................................................................47
VII. APPENDICES.................................................................................................................................................48
A. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN...........................................................................................................................48
1. Southport Community Bldg. April 9, 2003 5:30-6.30................................................................................... 49
2. Lockwoods Folly Comm. Bldg. April 10, 2003 5: 30-6:30............................................................................. 49
3. Waccamaw Comm. Bldg. April 16, 200025:30-6:30.................................................................................... 49
B. SURVEY RESULTS...........................................................................................................................................50

Ie Introduction
Citizens and visitors to Brunswick Ccunty know that the County is rich in water resources that benefit many
different recreational uses. The County Board of Commissioners recognizes that the ability of all citizens to have access
to the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway. and estuarine streams and rivers is a vital part of the quality of life found in
Brunswick County. To provide adequate access in areas most suitable, the County has undertaken this update to the
1990 Shoreline Access Plan to identify the areas most in
need and to identify sites that will provide thE� best access for
citizens in all parts of the county.
' In 1987, Citizens participating in the preparation of the
1987 CAMA Land Use Plan expressed a need for more
traditional passive park facilities with significant green space,
particularly related to major waterways, for viewing the waters
while driving or sitting in their cars, or while strolling along the
' shoreline. Local officials developed a Shoreline Access Plan
in 1990 as an opportunity to identify sites for future access
and possible implementation strategies.
During the 1992 and 1998 CAMA Land Use Plan
process, providing adequate access was again identified as
an important need for the citizens. During the years that
followed the initial 1990 study, Brunswick County's population
grew at a tremendous pace, and the permanent population surged from 69,285 in 1990 to 89,376 in 2000
was also at an all-time high, with over 10,478 new homes constructed from 1990 to 2000.
Development
As with any area, growth -related pressures can severely impact the natural environment, and in the case of public
' access, severely reduce the quantity and quality of accesses as these desirable properties are developed for the private
market, many historical and customary access points become absorbed into subdivision development or commercial
facilities.
' Another important part of this update �.o the 1990 Shoreline Access Plan will be to provide an evaluation of those
sites identified in 1990 as potential access points and identify new possible sites based on an analysis of the county's
growth patterns along with a comprehensive citizen participation program to identify areas the community sees as
priorities for additional or improved access.
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II. Shoreline Access User Analysis
A. About Brunswick County
' Based on 2000 Census population information and using 1990 population figures provided by the County
Planning Department, there are three areas of the County experiencing the greatest rate of growth. Town Creek
and Shallotte Townships, both had a 513% growth rate, followed by Lockwood Folly Township with a 50% growth
rate. More closely, the areas within Lockwood Folly and Shallotte Townships that are having rapid growth are on
the South side of US Hwy 17 adjacent to the coastal areas of Brunswick County.
' Looking closer at the Town Creek Township, in 1990, Belville had a population of 66 people and in 2000 the
population was 285, which represents an increase of 216 people in 10 years at a growth rate of 332%. Next,
Boiling Spring Lakes in 1990 had a population of 1,650 people and in 2000 had a population of 2,972 people, which
represents an increase of 1,322 people in 10 years at a growth rate of 80%. During the same period, two
municipalities in the Shallotte Township showed a significant increase in population. First, Shallotte in 1990 had a
population of 965 and in 2000 had a population of 1,381, for an increase of 416 people and a growth rate of 43%.
Second, Sunset Beach in 1990 had a population of 311 people and in 2000 had a population of 1,824, for an
increase of 1,513 and a growth rate of z.86%. Lockwood Folly had two municipalities that had an increase in growth
as well. Holden Beach in 1990 had a population of 626 people and in 2000 had a population of 787, for an
increase of 161 people at a growth rate of 26%. Oak Island in 1990 had a population of 4,550 people and in 2000
had a population of 6,571 for an increase of 2,021 people and a growth rate of 44%.These figures reflect the focus
' on an increase of development along the coast of Brunswick County over the past ten years. These population
figures, however, only account for permanent, year-round residents.
Local officials estimate that this population of the County triples during the height of summer vacation
season (1997 Brunswick County Land Use Plan) and seasonal populations are not equally spread out throughout
the County but are focused within the Shallotte and Lockwood Folly Townships. Because of the increase in
population during the summer vacatior+ season and the increase in development within those areas it is apparent
that providing access in these areas is i3ssential and of high priority.
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B. Demographic Information
Area
Number
Census Tract
POPULATION SUMMARY BY CENSUS TRACT
1988 2000
*2010
Perm
Peak
Perm
Peak
Perm
Peak
1
205.02 and
6,650
23,000
11,499
34,497
14,719
44,157
Part of 205.03
2
205.01 and
8,050
15,500
11,254
33,762
14,405
43,215
Part of 205.03
3
204.01 and
8,500
22,000
10,697
32,091
13,692
41,076
204.02
4
203.01
1,800
3,000
6,925
20,775
8,864
26,592
5
201
8,400
8,400
10,683
32,049
13,674
41,022
6
202
5,400
5,400
8,906
26,718
11,400
34,200
7
206
5,000
5,000
9,861
9,861
12,622
12,622
Total
43,800
82,300
69,825
189,753
89,376
242,884
*The permanent projected population forth e year 2010 was factored by figuring the percentage of increase in population from the year 2000 to the projected year 2010
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C. Public Input
' For the preparation of this study a Citizen Participation Plan was prepared to rationally and in an orderly manner
describe a process to encourage the public to participate in a planning process leading to the development of this
' shoreline access plan update. The intent of the public input process was to provide for the public ample opportunity to
become a meaningful part of the planning process and that views gathered as a part of this process will be informative
and instructional for citizens of Brunswick County, interested parties; and elected officials and appointed Boards. The
' principal local organization responsible for supervision of the planning process was the Cape Fear Council of
Governments. Chris May. Director of the Cape Fear Council of Government, served as Planner -in -Charge. J. Leslie Bell
AICP, Brunswick County Planning Director. served as the principle point of contact for Brunswick County, while Chris
McCall. Brunswick County Land Planner, provided staff technical assistance. Amy Blizzard AICP; was the Project
Consultant. Brunswick County also received assistance from the NC Division of Coastal Management.
' Public meetings were scheduled for each of the five electoral districts in Brunswick County, with meeting locations
in central places within the district. A list of the meeting dates and locations is listed in the appendix. The public received
notice of opportunities for input in the community meetings as part of the planning process through legal advertisement of
' public hearings. Newspaper and other media coverage was used. Fliers and faxes were distributed to the County's town
halls and around the County to inform the public of their opportunities for involvement. The meetings were also posted on
the County's website. In addition, a survey was distributed to the Local Governments. Feedback from the municipalities
was incorporated into the analysis of sites, although recommendations for this survey focus on county, not municipal
access sites. The responding local governments also provided comments and questions that were critical to the analysis
of county access and for priorities. A summary of the survey results is listed in the
The basis for the citizen participation plan is to update the existing 1990 Shoreline Access Plan and the policies
approved in the Brunswick County CAMA Land Use Plan as they relate to shoreline access. Coordination and discussion
with Municipalities and County officials on policy matters was an integral part of this process. All economic, social, ethnic
and cultural viewpoints are considered through the review and revision process.
In addition to formal comments during the scheduled meetings, comments were also accepted during meetings for
the Brunswick Tomorrow Visioning program that was underway in the county at the time.

M. review of Existing Plans, Ordinances, and Studies in Relation to the Shoreline Access Plan
A. Land Usze Plan
The most recent update to the CAMA Land Use plan was in 1998. As with the 1992 and 1987 plans, the 1998 Land
Use Plan acknowledged the abundance of ravigable waters in the county which are all publicly owned and used for
commercial and recreational fishing, swimming and boating. Policies in each of them the include support and
encouraging efforts to provide reasonable public access to estuarine waters. the Intracoastal Waterway and other coastal
areas. Implementation includes the County's participation in the Coastal and Estuarine Water Access Program, and
implementation of Shoreline Access Plans. Polices that affect shoreline access are as follows
8.1.2(a) Due to the critical role that wetlands play in protecting the quality of estuarine waters and in providing
habitat for fish and wildlife, Brunswick County strongly supports the efforts of State and Federal agencies to
properly designate and preserve coastal wetlands. Such preservation shall be balanced with the economic and
community values of piers, docks, and marinas which serve the public, whether they be publicly or privately owned.
8.1.2(c) The community's need for piers and docks, whether publicly or privately owned, shall be tempered by the
rights of the public for the free and open use of public trust waters for navigation, shell fishing and other uses.
Efforts of State and Federal agencies tc limit the length of docks and piers as they project into estuarine waters are
especially supported.
8.3.11(a) Brunswick County encourages efforts to plan for and provide public access to the county's beaches,
shores; rivers, streams and waterfronts, in accordance with the County's shoreline access plan and commensurate
with anticipated population increases.
■ 8.3.11(b) The provision of boating access facilities by the County. State, towns, and private interests shall be
encouraged and supported as an important means of public access to area waters.
' 8.5.1(c) Public Land Acquisition: Brunswick County shall not participate in the purchase of land parcels located in
hazard areas or rendered unbuildable by storms or other events, for the purpose of shorefront access
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B. 1990 Shoreline Access Plan
The 1990 Shoreline Access Plan represents a significant result of the land use planning process. In this plan, 30
sites were identified, with 14 analyzed for their potential for providing access. Public Participation in the planning process
identified the need for new access sitesand improvements to existing access sites. Improvements identified in the plan
include boat ramps, picnic tables, gazebos; restrooms and parking that will encourage a wide variety of uses including
boating, fishing, picnicking, and enjoying the scenic views.
Brunswick County's Waterfront Access program began with an addendum to the 1981 CAMA Land Use Plan, and
was helpful in early identification of several sites with potential for shoreline access. This first inclusion of the Waterfront
Access program provided input from County e -nployees, the public, and a review of a 1975 survey to identify sites and the
need for improved boat access.
N.C. General Assembly established the Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Program in 1981 by
amending CAMA to provide the matching grants to local governments for oceanfront beach access areas. In 1983, the
legislature expanded the program to include estuarine beaches and waterways. Since its inception, the State has
provided over $1 Million in grants. Brunswick County towns and county government has been the recipient of many of
these funds for the construction of over 71 sites.
C. Zoning Ordinance
In 1994, Brunswick County adopted a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the entire county. Zoning Districts
reflects the town and county approach to plan-iing, where development is planned in areas adjacent to municipalities and
preservation of open space is encouraged in the county s rural areas. Article 4 of the Zoning Ordinance defines the zones
designated in the county and their permitted and conditional uses. Although the ordinance does not have a separately
designated open space zone, it provides for the use of recreational and park facilities in all zones except the Rural -
Industrial and Military Installation districts. In addition. the ordinance contains provisions to protect public access in the
development standards in Article 5, Part C: Planned Unit Developments where access is required for certain types of
development.

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D. Subdivision Regulations
In 1999, the subdivision regulations urderwent a major revision. Included in the revisions was the amendment to
Section III-4 of the ordinance requires the protE)ction and dedication of shoreline/water bodies under certain conditions that
fo I I ow..
Wetlands
Ecologically sensitive lands, such as marsh, Carolina Bays; pocosins and swamps, when in the ownership of the
owner/applicant, are to be preserved whenever possible for the public interest
Assured Open Space
For residential developments of 20 or more lots; assured open space area shall be a minimum of three (3) percent
of the gross site area or one-half (1/2) acre whichever is greater, The entire three (3) percent of the open space must be
land other than wetlands. The assured open space shall be accessible to the housing units. Lakes, ponds, creeks, and
similar areas may be accepted by the County for maintenance only if sufficient land is dedicated as a public recreation
area or park or if such area constitutes a necessary part of the drainage control system. The acceptance of such
dedicated areas must be approved by the Board of Commissioners.
This plan was adopted by the Brunswick County Recreation Advisory Board on January 15, 2002 and provides a
strategic plan for providing recreational facilities throughout Brunswick County. The plan outlines the needs and wants, as
determined by citizen input, from each of the townships. From the meeting at the Calabash VFD, Shallotte Township,
additional public beach and waterfront access was identified as needed facilities from citizens. This plan also provides for
a list of County -maintained access sites.
F. Cape Fear River Corridor Plan
This plan, prepared in 1997, address the river corridor as a coordinated plan for future development. Brunswick
County, New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington participated in this program, which includes the provision of
river access points for public recreation along the Brunswick County Shoreline.
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' IV. Existing Sites
A. County sites identified in the 1990 Plan
' The following county sites were identified in the 1990 Shoreline Access Plan, with additional information from
the Brunswick County Planning staff and by windshield surveys conducted on November 1, 2002, November 8-9
2002 and January 20, 2003. These 42 county sites identified in 1990 were analyzed recommendations were made
for 14 sites in the 1990 Shoreline Access Plan. Descriptions of selected sites follow in the next section. This list
consists of both private and public sites that were in the County's jurisdiction in 1990. By 2003, some of these sites
may no longer exist in the County's jursdiction as a result of annexations by adjacent municipalities, or may have
been privately developed.
t1.
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access Area at N.C. 904 at the Waccamaw River
2.
Boat Landing at N.C. 130 Bridge on the Waccamaw River (private)
3.
N.C. 179 Boat Access area near Calabash
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4.
N.C. 179 Highway right-of-way pull off in Sunset Beach
5.
Private Boat Access at Sea Trail
6.
S. R. 1162 Street right-of-way
7.
Boat Access at Marlee Acres (private)
8.
M&J Marina Boat Access and Dry Storage(private)
9.
S.R. 1143 (private)
10.
Holden Seafood (private)
11.
Hughes Marina (private)
12.
Holden Beach Seafood, Inc. (private)
13.
S.R. 1119 right-of-way
14.
Sunset Harbor N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access Area
15.
S.R. 1210 at N.C. 133 Bridge to Oak Island
16.
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Ramp at the CP81 canal
17.
CP&L property between N.C. 211 and N.C. 133 (private)
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18.
Lockwood Folly at N.C. 211 Bridge (private)
19.
U.S. 17 Bridge at Town Creek (private)
20.
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access at Rice Creek
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21.
S.R. 1521 at Rice Creek (private)
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22.Town Creek Bridge at N.C. 133 (private)
23. DOT and State Port Property at N.C. 133
24. U.S. Highway 74/76 Right-of-wav at Eagle Island
25. S.R. 1437 at terminus on the Cape Fear River (private)
26. S/R. 1426 Bridge at Hood Creek (private)
27. N.C. 133 Bridge at Mallory Creek (private)
28. N.C. 133 Bridge at Jackey's Creek (private)
29. Bridge at N.C. 87 and Rice Creek (private)
30. Bridge at N.C. 1340 and Juniper Creek (private)
31.Old fishing and swimming area near Longwood (private)
32. Boat Access Area on S.R. 1300 near bridge at Shingletree Swamp (private)
33. Waccamaw River at Indigo Nursery (private)
34. Boat Access at Twin Lakes Restaurant in Sunset Beach (private)
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35.Ocean Haven Boat Ramp (privai:e)
36. Boat Access under N.C. 904 Bridge at Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
37. Road right-of-way at end of S. R. 1151
38. Road right-of-way at end of S.R. 1146 or Middle Dam Road (public and private)
39. Boat Ramp and parking at Summer Place (public and private)
40. Cape Pretty Pond on S.R. 1539 near Boiling Springs Lakes (private)
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41. Boat Ramp on Town Creek north of S.R. 1519 (private)
42. Large cypress trees along Cape Fear River North of S.R. 1421 near the Columbus County line.
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B. Existing NC Wildlife Resources Commission Sites
The following is a list of sites that are maintained by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission that
were identified as potential sites for improvement/expansion in the 1990 Shoreline Access Study. A map with all
the Wildlife Resources Commission Sites follows.
Site
Location
1
Sunset Beach at the Highway 904 Bridge
2
Sunset Harbor at the terminus of Sunset
Harbor Road.
3
CP&L Canal
4
Rice Creek Bridge
NC Wildlife Resources Commission Sites in Brunswick County
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C. County LAMA Sites - The following map is locations of existing LAMA sites in
' Brunswick Co.
These are sites within the County's jurisdiction that have been built with grants from the Public Beach and
Coastal Waterfront Access Program administered by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management. Some of
the 1990 sites have since been developed with funds from the Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access
Program. The following map shows the sites identified in the 1990 Shoreline Access plan, along with the CAMA
access sites and some municipal sites.
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D. Municipal Sites
Although municipal sites are not included for evaluation in the Brunswick County Shoreline Access plan, it is
important to examine municipal sites. The type and amounts of sites are included in this study to best examine overall
access site distribution, but no recommendations are made for the municipal sites since each jurisdiction has its own
project priorities, and the focus of this study is for the unincorporated areas. Eleven of Brunswick County's municipalities
have access points within their jurisdiction and have a combined total of 683 sites. The following is a distribution and types
of the accesses in each municipality. Some of the sites were constructed with CAMA grants, some were privately funded.
The following graphs show the numbers of sites in the municipalities and the types of access facilities. The
information was received from the local governments in a survey conducted for this study. The Appendix has the complete
results of the study.
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Site 4 - NC Wildlife Resources Commission
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E. Conservation Areas / Other sites
1. Bard Island
In addition to the access sites already identified, Brunswick County has unique areas of natural beauty and public
' use that do not fit in the traditional categories of public access points. One of these sites is Bird Island. Created in 2002,
the Bird Island Coastal Reserve is the newest of the State's 10 Reserve Sites created by the North Carolina Coastal
Reserve Program, and administered by the Division of Coastal Management. It is also the largest site in the system, with
' almost 1300 acres. Bird Island is located at the southwestern tip of Brunswick County, adjacent to Sunset Beach. Though
technically no longer an island since Mad Inlet closed a few years ago, the acquisition protects 1.2 miles of ocean beach
' and 1.5 miles of shoreline on the sound side of the island. Of the nearly 1,300 acres protected, 147 are upland and 1,150
are marsh and wetlands. This provides habitat for several threatened or endangered species, including Kemp's Ridley
and Loggerhead Sea Turtles, the Piping Plover, Wood Stork and Black Skimmer. Bird Island has long been a favorite spot
' for the public to walk the beach, watch the birds, or just to enjoy the unspoiled natural environment. Access will remain for
the public, though no facilities will be constructed.
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' 2. Spoil Areas
' Brunswick County is also home to several spoil areas that dot the shoreline along the Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway (AIWW).Though these areas are undeveloped, they remain a popular location for public recreation including
boating, fishing, and picnicking. The spoil areas were constructed when the AIWW was dredged through the county in the
1930's, and have remained natural areas for flora and fauna to inhabit. Although they are not identified as locations in this
study, it is important to recognize these unique locations for their role in public recreation and access to public waters.
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3. Town Creek Conservation Area
In 2003, over 911 acres of natural area may be put into a
perpetual conservation by a partnership of Brunswick County
Government and the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust. This
area is located along Town Creek, in the northern part of the
county and will provide unprecedented conservation and access
opportunities in the county. At the time of writing this report, this
area was approved by the North Carolina Wildlife Trust Fund
Program, and was awaiting final budget approval by the North
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This will be a outstanding place for the access program to use to
provide visitors and residents alike with the opport,anity for
recreation in an unaltered state. At the time of this writing, the
project was still in the process of being funded. If Brunswick
County is successful in securing the conservation of this land, it
should become a top priority for access development.
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' IV. Inventory of Potential Sites Recommended in the 1990 Shoreline Access Plan
Prior to conducting a windshield survey of the County to inventory the existing waterfront access sites, sites were
identified using the 1990 Shoreline Access Plan and information from the Brunswick County Planning Department. Using
' this information, a windshield survey was conducted on November 1, 2002 and November 8-9, 2002 to inspect each of
the known sites recommended in the 1990 Shoreline Access Plan as well as to identify any new sites. These sites were
evaluated to determine if they were still being used, what types of uses were implemented at each site; potential for
' improvements or development of new points, and potential problems for access. The sites evaluated are as follows.
' 1. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access Area at N.C. 904 Bridge at Sunset Beach
• Two boat ramps.
• Unimproved site otherwise.
• This site could accommodate a gazebo located near
the water with a fishing pier on the southwestern side
of the existing boat ramp.
• Trash receptacles, picnic tables and landscape
improvements would provide a very attractive addition
to the existing shoreline area.
• Of course, if a new bridge replaces the current one,
this area may not be accessible.
Recommendations:
• Existing site is adequate for boat launch.
• Work with NCWRC to provide accessory uses.
• Monitor progress of new bridge.
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2. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access at Sunset Harbor
• One well maintained boat ramp.
• Lots of parking.
• This is a very busy site with lots of traffic while the site visit
was underway. The site could accommodate a gazebo and
picnic tables, located on the southern side of the boat
ramp.
• This site sits on high ground with beautiful views of the
Lockwood Folly River and Intracoastal Waterway.
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Recommendations
• High traffic site would benefit from minor improvements
in landscaping.
• A gazebo, restrooms and picnic tables and/or shelter,
should be a high priority for improvements.
• County should seek to acquire title to parking area for
additional use of access area. Can also develop parking
area with the additional facilities.
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3. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access at CP&L Canal
*Please note: At the time this document was written, Homeland
Security issues would not allow for access to the area closest to the
boat ramp.
• Existing boat ramp.
• Adequate space for picnic facilities.
• Would meet expressed need for boating facilities near
Southport.
• However, it is not accessible as it was in 1990. The access to
the area is restricted as per security issues.
Recommendations
• New security issues need to be considered.
• Area is not as suitable as it was 10 years ago.
• Low priority for development, even though demand for additional access in this area remains high.
• Other sites are more suitable.
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' 4. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access on Rice 'n-jek
' • Existing access could be expanded to include passive recreation
• Restroom facilities could be added at minimal cost.
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• Picnic facilities could also be added for little cost.
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• Development of this site would provide additional access in
the northern part of the County.
• This should be considered an important area for early
development in the access program.
• Picnic facilities, portable restrooms could provide additional
amenities at little cost.
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1 5. N.C. 179 Boat Access Area at Bonaparte 9s Landint.1
' Undeveloped boat access area direct) to Irtracoastal Waten,Va�; .
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' Substantial area for parking.
• Adequate space for walkways, gazebo, picnic facilities for pa,;si
recreation.
• Surrounding property for parking may be costly.
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• If resources permit, acquisition of land
adjacent to the street right-of-way should
be a top priority for the County to provide
parking and public facilities.
• A boat ramp and dock would be
substantial expenditures, but would
provide much needed facilities for this part
of the County.
• Picnic facilities and restrooms would also
be useful for development.
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6. N.C. DOT property on N.C. 133
' • Been developed by county in conjunction with the Division of Coastal Management since the 1990
plan.
• Adequate facilities, plentiful parking.
• Bathrooms, parking, trash recE.ptacles all exist and appear to be well used as site was pretty busy
during weekend site visit.
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Since this site has been developed, this are should be incorporated into any maintenance/improvement schedules.
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' 7. N.C. 179 Road Right -of -Way after Construction of the new N.C. 179 Bridge at Sunset Beach
• When new bridge is complete, right-of-way access may
be used for boat ramp, walkways, fishing pier, and/or
picnic facilities.
Recommendations
• Development of this site will be dependent on the
construction of the new bridge.
• It should be a low priority until the bridge is completed.
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' 8, Boat Ramp and Parking at the End of SR 1298 at Summer Place
t Please note: Since the 1990 plan, this has become a part of private development, so in its place, this plan
recommends an alternative site at the end of SEaside Road, about one mile away. The pictures that follow are from
this new site.
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• Acquisition may be expensive, but this area is worth exploring.
• Lots of cleared area for facilities.
• Boat ramp can be placed at existing street end.
• Gorgeous views of Sunset and Ocean Isle Beach.
• High priority should be giving for establishing easements or acquisition.
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9. Road Right -of -Way ag S.R. 1643 at Brick Landing
• Well used spot with a great view of Shallotte Inlet and Ocean Isle Beach.
• Right-of-way currently used as parking and turn -around areas could be easily converted.
• Adequate shoreline for picnic tables, nature path.
• Boat ramp exists, but needs repair.
• Adjoining property is private, but appears to be for sale.
Recommendations
• Priority should be given for acquiring this site and land before it becomes a private development.
• Amenities, portable restroom facilities, picnic tables.
• Repairing boat ramp will provide needed facility for this area.
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' 10. Road Right -of -Way at S.R. 1210 at the Oak Island Bridge
' • High shoreline above Elizabeth River.
• Great Views.
• Location suitable for passive recreation: fishing, picnic facilities, nature walks.
' • May be too high with too little room for boat ramp.
• Lots of clean up needed.
Recomemendations
' • Clean-up is needed prior to any work.
• Would make a good place for a fishing pier, gazebo, nature walk.
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I11. Road Right -of- Way at the end of Middle Dam Road
• A beautiful place in great condition environmentally.
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• The site has a sand road and a small turnaround. A
path marks the access to the water.
• No boat ramp, but canoe access is probably used
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since the shore is very flat and easy to access the
water.
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natural beauty. It would be easily ruined with too
many improvements.
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Recommendations
• Development should have minimal impact.
• Create an access point for canoe facilities, with very
little clearing and access.
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• Facilities should be limited to the parking area.
Portable
restrooms, trash cans.
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' 12. Lockwood Folly at N.C. 211 Bridge in Supply
' ® Access site provides good access to Lockwood Folly.
® Entrance off Hwy 211 is steep and narrow.
• This is near a busy intersection and could be a hazardous lo.-,ation.
t® Adequate space for pier, docks, parking, restroom facilities.
Recommendations
' . With grading and entry work, this can be a well used site for boat launches, picnics.
• Greatest challenge will be to coordinate with DOT a way to provide safe access.
' o May need turn lanes, or center turn lane added.
o Shoulder work also needed.
' . Boat ramp and dock would serve needs of the central part of the County.
• Location can also be developed as part of a canoe trail.
• Bathroom facilities, picnic tables and shelters would provide additional amenities for a regional park.
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13. Town Creek Site on U.S. 17
• Another good access point for canoes, small boats.
• Area around site is low; some parking can be easily
converted from existing use along path to river.
• Extensive cleanup would be needed under the bridge.
• Turnoff of US 17 could be a traffic hazard
• Saliva molesfa in the water could be hard to remove.
Recommendations
• Work will be needed with DOT to secure a turn
lane for entry into this area.
• The County should explore acquisition of adjacent
property to provide adequate parking for users.
• The County should work with biologists to assess
impact of invasive plant species.
• Ramp and/or canoe launch should be used in this
area, in conjunction with development of a canoe
trail.
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14. Property at Terminus of S.R. 1427 on the Cape Pear River
• Private property. This site would provide a good
location for the northern part of Brunswick County.
• Access to the Cape Fear River for boats, canoes,
and fishing pier.
• This meets the access needs for a part of the
County with little public access.
• Picnic facilities and restrooms could be provided
here with adequate clearing.
Recommendations
• Acquisition of property should be a top priority.
• Space would allow for construction of a regional
park, with parking, boat ramp, picnic facilities, and
nature paths.
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IVI. Implementation Schedule
' The following is a possible schedule for implementation to improve the access points defined in this document over a
period of five years. While this schedule attempts to balance costs and results, it also provides one method for planning
' and program development. It is by no means the only way to implement shoreline access programs. It is important,
however, that prior to implementation, that the County pursue the amendment of CAMA land use plan policy 8.5.1(c)
Public Land Acquisition, which states that Brunswick County shall not participate in the purchase of land parcels located in
hazard areas or rendered unbuildable by storms or other events, for the purpose of shorefront access prior to any land
acquisition of property so that the projects do not contradict the goals and policies of the County's CAMA land use plan.
Fiscal Year
Site Development
Amenities
Other Programs
2003-2004
1. Town Creek Acreage
1. Canoe dock, parking, picnic tables,
Development of Canoe trail plan
restroom facilities and garbage cans,
for Town Creek, Lockwoods Folly,
2. Sunset Harbor
signs
Rice Creek
2. Collaborate with NCWRC to add
• Develop acquisition strategies for
3. Middle Dam Road
picnic tables, restroom facilities,
Bonaparte's Landing,
landscaping to the existing site, signs
Bricklanding, Seaside
3. Minimal clearing for canoe access
• Begin work with DOT forthe entry
signage, trash receptacles
to sites at Lockwoods Folly and
Town Creek at Highway 17.
2004-2005
4.Bonaparte's Landing
4-7 Picnic tables, shelters, restroom
• Property acquisition for
5. SR 1427
facilities, dock and/or canoe access
Bricklanding, Seaside sites
6.Town Creek (hwy 17)
for each site. Improvements to parking
• Continue development of canoe
7. Lockwoods Folly
6-7 Continue work with DOT for
trail system
access to Town Creek, Lockwoods
Folly.
7. Collaborate with NCWRC for
Lockwoods Folly site.
2005-2006
8. Seaside
8-9 Picnic tables, dock and/or canoe
• Begin clean up of Oak Island Site
9. Rice Creek
Access for each site
2006-2007
10. Bricklanding
Picnic tables, shelters, restroom
• Establish maintenance schedules
facilities, nature path, dock and/or
for sites and future programming
canoe access
2008-2009
11, Oak Island
Picnic tables, parking, shelters,
• Plan Sunset Beach's access for
Gazebo / fishing pier, restrooms
new bridge
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vll. Appendices
' A. Public Participation Plan
' Note: This is a copy of the public participation plan used by Brunswick County.
This Citizen Participation Plan has been prepared so as to rationally and in an orderly manner describe a process by
' which the public will be encouraged to participate in a planning process leading to the development of an updated
Brunswick County Shoreline Access Plan/Update. It is the intent of the process described herein that the public will have
ample opportunity to become a meaningful part of the planning process and that views gathered as a part of this process
' will be informative and instructional for citizens of Brunswick County, interested parties, and elected officials and
appointed Boards.
' The principal local organization responsible for supervision of the planning process will be the Cape Fear Council of
Governments. Mr. Chris May, Director of the Cape Fear Council of Government, will serve as Planner -in -Charge. J.
Leslie Bell AICP, Brunswick County Planning Director, will serve as the principle point of contact for Brunswick County,
' while Chris McCall, Brunswick County Land Planner, will provide staff technical assistance. Mrs. Amy Blizzard AICP, will
be the Project Consultant . The Schedule of Events (shown below) describes the planning process and will allow for
citizen participation. Additional meetings may take place, in addition to those described, as necessary. Brunswick County
' anticipates assistance from the NC Division of Coastal Management, as necessary, in the production of the Brunswick
County Shoreline Access Plan/Update.
' The public will receive notice of opportunities for input in the planning process. Scheduled monthly meetings of the
Brunswick County Shoreline Access Plan/Update Steering Committee will be used as a means of getting the citizens of
the community involved. Legal advertisement of public hearings will be used. Newspaper and other media coverage will
' be sought. Fliers will be posted in/at public libraries and around the County to inform the public of their opportunities for
involvement. At minimum, one citizen input meeting will be held in each of the five (5) electoral districts.
' The basis for the citizen participation plan will be to update the existing 1990 Shoreline Access Plan and the policies
approved in the Brunswick County CAMA Land Use Plan as they relate to shoreline access. Coordination and discussion
with Municipalities and County officials on policy matters will be a part of this process. All economic, social, ethnic and
' cultural viewpoints will be considered through the review and revision process.
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Shoreline Access Plan Public Meeting Schedule
5 Public Meetings
Districts Location
Date Time
3 Southport Community Bldg.
April 9, 2003 5:30-6:30
223 East Bay Street
Southport, NC 28461
5. Leland Comm. Bldg.
April 9, 2003 7:30-8:30
1490 Village Road NE
Leland, NC 28451
2 Lockwoods Folly Comm. Bldg.
April 10,2003 5:30-6:30
1691 Stanbury Road SW
Supply, NC 28462
1 Sunset Beach Town Hall April 10, 2003
4 _ Waccamaw Comm. Bldg. April 16, 20002
5855 Waccamaw School Rd NW
Ash, NC 28420
7:15-8:15
5:30-6:30
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Municipal Public Access Survey Results
1 Fourteen communities responded to the survey for the access study update. Of those, the survey garnered a wide range
of responses and recommendations. Questions with comments are included with the complete text from the comment
forms, with the municipalities that submitted the responses in parenthesis. A summary for each question follows.
1. How man shoreline access sites does our community have?
Y Y Y
Of the 14 towns that responded, the highest number of sites were located in Oak Island, and many had more than one
access site. Of the towns that responded zero, Carolina Shores and Bolivia do not have any navigable water bodies and
' Shallotte indicated that they had previously attempted to fund an access program, but money was pulled due to Hurricane
Floyd.
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2 What types of access sites does your community have? (i.e. Beach Front, Riverfront Parks, Boat Ramps,
etc.)
Municipal sites by type
400 342
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Beach Front Riverfront Parks Boat Ramps
Type of access
Other
Beach Accesses were dominant type due to the fact that the
majority of towns that responded are beach communities.
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* Note: Oak Island's riverfront parks include those on the Intracoastal Waterway and Davis Canal
3. How are they funded (check all that apply)?
Local government funding was the most popular type of funding Sources, with 11 of the 14 towns providing some
funding for accesses. CAMA funding was used in 4 towns.
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How sites are funded
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CAMA Other agency Private funding Local government
programs funding
Type of funding
4. Do you participate in the NC CAMA Coastal Waterfront Access Program (i.e. do you apply for grants for
accesses)?
This question needs no formal explanation. The results found 6 participants (which was interesting because only 4
reported CAMA funding) and 7 who did not. One town did not respond.
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5. If your answer to #4 was yes, do you feel that this program is adequate to handle your community's beach
access needs?
From this question, it may be interpreted that the municipalities are not satisfied with the Coastal Waterfront access
program. However, it may just be a case of local governments wanting additional funding from the state, common
in all program areas.
6. If your answer to #5 was yes, please list specific locations anc (if known) the particular amenities needed
at this site. Also, please let us know if you have plans to construct new or improve existing access sites.
No surveys returned answered this question, but applicable issues can be found in the following questions.
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7. Where do you see a need for more public access for your community? Please explain:
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• We have upgraded/rebuilt walkways at 3 sites with local government funds and Department of Corrections
inmate labor in the past year or so. We may do one more this year and then one in a year or so for the next five
years or so. We use inmate labor for all our accessway construction. They do outstanding work. (Caswell
Beach)
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• We plan to build an oceanfront accessway at 220 Ocean Blvd. East and will continue to improve existing sites.
(Holden Beach)
• We currently have an access project in progress (Kingsley Street Project) in which we were awarded $100,000
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from the Division of Coastal Management (Southport)
• We would like to improve a number of our accesses and would like to petition for grant to support in the future.
A citizen's committee has just been formed to review all of our accesses and propose a master plan for
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improvements. As they develop their recommendations and council approves them, we will know better the
scope of what support we would like via the CAMA grant. (Oak Island)
• The Town would like to have 1 or 2 passive recreational areas in Town and provide more access to the
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Shallotte River. Two sites that we have identified are 1- corner of Main St. and Village Road, and 2- behind the
existing Chamber Building (Shallotte)
8. Please provide any additional comments or concerns regarding public access in Brunswick County:
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• The area around the park is too shallow to use the boat ramp — would it be possible to put in another boat
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ramp? (Belville)
• It would appear at the present time that the public accesses to the beach are sufficient. However, parking
availability is severely limited. This would certainly be our main area for improvement (Bald Head Island)
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• New parking and upgrading existing parking are our greatest needs and the ones where CAMA funding can
probably be more useful. The requirements for handicap access tied to CAMA funding, however, make it
difficult to use those funds for accessways as there is not enough space to make the ramps for that purpose.
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• Oceanfront needs additional accessways (Holden Beach)
• ICWW needs some parks/accessways (Holden Beach)
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