Shoreline Access Plan-1990

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Brunswick County
Shoreline Access Plan

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Brunswick County
Shoreline Access Plan
The 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.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
L. E. Pinkerton, Chairman
Frankie Rabon, Vice -Chairman
Grace Beasley
Benny Ludlum
Kelly Holden
PLANNING BOARD
Edward M. Gore, Chairman
Thomas Dixie, Vice -Chairman
John L. Barbee
J. Alan Holden
Michael A. Schaub
Benny Ludlum, Ex Officio
Howard T. Capps and Associates
Landscape Architect/Land Planner
Wilmington, N.C.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction
II. Review of Existing Plans, Ordinances and Studies in Relation
to Shoreline Access Plan
III. Inventory of Existing Shoreline Sites or Potential Sites
IV. Analysis of Existing Shoreline Sites or Potential Sites
V. Shoreline Access User Analysis
VI. Types of Facilities Needed for Current and Future Use
A. Visual Access
B. Physical Access
C. Facility Types
VII. Constraints Analysis
A. Cost of Shoreline Property
B. Potential Opposition from Adjacent Property Owners
-C. Funding Limitations
D. Natural Constraints
1. Wetlands and Estuarine Shorelines
2. Swift Currents and Boat Traffic in Intracoastal
Waterway
3. Soil Limitations for Septic Tank Use
4. Flood Hazard Areas
VIII. Site Plans and Cost Estimates for Selected Priority Sites
IX. Recommendations on Site Acquisition/Plan Implementation
Strategy
X. Potential Funding Sources for Plan Implementation
XI. Brunswick County Policy on Shoreline Access Development
XII. Public Participation Process
Appendix
Maps
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I. Introduction
' Brunswick County, North Carolina, is an area rich in water resources,
' from the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway to estuarine streams and
rivers. In order to Lnsure that all of its citizens have access to these
' valuable natural resources, the County has undertaken the preparation of
this comprehensive access plan.
' Citizens participating in the preparation of the 1987 Land Use Plan
' expressed a need for more traditional passive park facilities with signi-
ficant green space, particularly related to major waterways, for viewing
' the waters while driving or sitting in their cars, or while strolling a
path along the waterway. Recreational boating was also brought out as an
' activity area needing help to assure adequate facilities. During the
public participation process, most comments from citizens emphasized the
need for additional or improved boat access to the water in areas that
' are not accessible during low tides.
Local officials saw in the preparation of the Shoreline Access Plan
the opportunity to identify sites for future access, and possible
' acquisition and implementation funding through State or federal funds.
Again County citizens were given the opportunity to participate in the
planning process through participation in several public meetings held
throughout the County. During this process, a number of potential new
public access sites, and several existing sites with potential for expan—
sion, were identified by citizens in attendance and incorporated into the
plan. With the inclusion of picnic tables and gazebos at several
existing boat ramp sites, activity at the waterfront at these sites
can be expanded to include not only boating, but picnicing, fishing

from the shore and other family recreational activities. '
The primary purpose of the Plan, therefore, is to identify sites, set
priorities for possible site development, and clarify County policy on '
shoreline access, taking into consideration the need to balance provision '
of shoreline access by both the public sector and private sector. It is
hoped that this Plan will be instrumental in insuring adequate public ,
shoreline access as Brunswick County continues to grow into the twenty-
first century. '
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II. Review of Existing Plans, Ordinances and Studies in Relation to
Shoreline Access Plan
Typically, a plan such as the Shoreline Access Plan can be affected
by four plans; the Land Use Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regula-
tions and any previous recreation studies. Brunswick County in 1987
updated the County Land Use Plan following the Coastal Area Management
Guidelines. The Plan acknowledged the abundance of navigable waters
in the County which are all publicly owned and used for commercial and
recreational fishing, swimming and boating. On page 58 of the Plan,
the County states that it has sought State help in obtaining land for
scenic parks, for instance along the Brunswick River. The Plan also
states that the County has financially supported creation of additional
reefs and boat ramps. On page 66 of the Land Use Plan, citizen participa-
tion is discussed. One of the major desires of citizens at that time
was the 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 your car, or while strolling a path
along the waterway. Recreational boating was also brought out as an
activity area needing help to assure adequate facilities.
The 1987 Land Use Plan policy section (page 89) included a policy
to support and encourage efforts to provide reasonable public access to
estuarine waters, the Intracoastal Waterway and other coastal areas.
Implementation action includes possible County participation in the State
Coastal and Estuarine Water Access Program. This Shoreline Access
Plan furthers policy statements of the CAMA Land Use Plan.
Zoning is a type of ordinance that can have a possible effect on
waterfront access. The Planning Department is preparing a draft of a
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Zoning Ordinance under authority of the Board of County Commissioners. '
The County Subdivision Regulations are currently being revised.
The second draft of September 1989 does not require dedication of '
recreation land or waterfront access land for new subdivisions, or payments
in lieu of dedication. Such dedication or payment in lieu of dedication
could be instrumental in providing future waterfront sites or funds to '
purchase such sites for implementation of the Shoreline Access Plan and
should be considered as part of the Subdivision Regulations revisions. ,
A 1981 Waterfront Access Addendum to the CAMA Land Use Plan has been
helpful in identification of several sites with outstanding potential for
providing needed shoreline access. These sites along with other sites I
identified by County employees and the public through a series of work-
shops have been included in the site inventory portion of this plan. '
The 1981 Addendum also discussed a prior 1975 survey in which those ,
responding indicated a need for improved access, especially boat access,
along freshwater rivers and streams of inland Brunswick County. The '
need for pedestrian access without boat ramps was also mentioned.
A review of these planning documents has been helpful in establishing '
current goals and policies that affect providing improved waterfront access. '

III. Inventory of Existing Shoreline Sites or Potential Sites
Prior to conducting a windshield survey of the County to inventory
' existing waterfront access sites, the Consultant identified eleven sites
from the 1981 Waterfront Access Addendum. Information was also obtained
from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission on existing sites
as well as others. Using this information, a windshield survey was
conducted on November 20, 21 and 22 to inspect each of the known sites
' and to determine if any other sites existed with potential for either
active or passive water —based recreational use. Based on this survey,
30 sites have been identified, with an additional 12 sites being identified
and mapped for three public information meetings held in December. Each
of these sites are or could provide some type of access to both estuarine
' waters, the Intracoastal Waterway, or inland waters of Brunswick County.
These sites include the following:
A. Site 1 Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access Area
' This site is located on the western side of N.C. 904 at the
Waccamaw River. Site amenities include one concrete boat ramp and
parking for approximately 50 boats and trailers. This site provides
public boating access to the river as well as beautiful views of the
Waccamaw River from both the site and the N.C. 904 bridge crossing
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the river. No other amenities such as picnic tables, trash receptacles,
gazebo, etc., are currently available on the site; but the site could
easily be adapted for such use, making it more useful for a broader
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segment of the local as well as traveling public.
B. Site 2 Private Boat Landing at N.C. 130 Bridge
This is located the western side of N.C. 130 at the Waccamaw
site on
River. Site amenities include an unimproved boat ramp with parking
for five or six boats and trailers. This is a heavily wooded site
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with outstanding land forms and beautiful views of the Waccamaw River.
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This property also contains a small general store and two residential
structures. The property owner indicated that this site has been
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used by the public for access to the water for over 30 years at no
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charge. area has potential for not only boating access but
passive recreational use such as nature trails and picnic facilities.
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Site 3 N.C. 179 Boat Access Area
This site is a paved boat access area which is located inside the
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Town of Calabash Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction. This site
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provides both boat and visual access to the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Site 4 N.C. 179 Highway Right -of -Way Pull -Off
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This site is located on the northern side of N.C. 179 highway
right-of-way. The site is unimproved with the exception of one trash
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receptacle. Site is being used to stop and view vistas over adjacent
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marsh and Intracoastal Waterway. Site is located inside Sunset Beach
Town Limits.
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Site S Private Boat Access at Sea Trail
This is located Intracoastal
site at the Waterway at Sea Trail.
Site amenities include two concrete boat ramps with three adjacent
boardwalks for access to boats. A sand base parking area for boat
trailers and cars is also available. This site is posted as private
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and may only be used with permission. The site is located inside
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the Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction of Sunset Beach.
F.
Site 6 . S.R. 1162 Street Right -of -Way
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This site consists of street right-of-way ending at the Intra-
coastal Waterway. There are no site amenities, however the site
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does contain two demolished buildings at the waterfront. There is
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vacant land located on the east side of S.R. 1162 at the waterfront
with excellent potcntial for passive recreational use. This site is
' located inside the Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction of Sunset
Beach and provides visual access to the Intracoastal Waterway.
' G. Site 7 Private Boat Access at Marlee Acres
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This site is a private boat access area located at the end of
S.R. 1178 at the Intracoastal Waterway. Site amenities include one
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dirt boat ramp with adjacent boardwalk which is in disrepair. Some
parking for boat trailers and cars is also available.
H. Site 8 M & J Marina Boat Access and Dry Storage
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This marina is located on the Intracoastal Waterway at the terminus
of S.R. 1161. Site amenities include one paved boat ramp, docking
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facilities for 16 boats and gas and diesel fuel. This facility also
has two buildings providing dry storage for a total of 173 boats.
This site provides both boating and visual access to the Intracoastal
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Waterway.
I. Site 9 S.R. 1143 County Trash Containers/Private Boat Access
S.R. 1143
This site includes the right-of-way of which terminates
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at the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway. Adjacent private property
is undeveloped with a small sand boat access point on the property
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to the east side of S.R. 1143 and with sand beaches on the east and
west of S.R. 1143. The terminus of S.R. 1143 right-of-way is now
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being used for County dumpsters. Acquisition of adjacent undeveloped
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property would permit development of a 13- to 14-acre passive and active
recreational facility on the Intracoastal Waterway.
J. Site -'0 Holden Seafood Private

This site is located at the terminus of S.R. 1148 at the western
edge of the Shallotte River. Site amenities include a parking area,
fish house and small asphalt ramp used by commercial fishermen and
not open to the public. Site provides visual access to the river and
a source of fresh seafood.
K. Site 11 Hughes Marina (Private)
This site is located at the terminus of S.R. 1145 on the western
edge of the Shallotte River. Site amenities include a fork lift to
remove boats from water and boat docking facilities for approximately
60 boats. This site also contains a restaurant and motel. The site
provides visual access to the Shallotte River and Intracoastal Waterway.
L. Site 12 Holden Beach Seafood, Inc. (Private)
This site is located at the terminus of S.R. 1115 on the north
side of the Intracoastal Waterway. Site amenities include one dirt
boat ramp, dirt parking area and several storage buildings relating
to the seafood company. The parking and boat ramp are located on
private property on the west side of S.R. 1115; however, this site
does provide visual access to the Intracoastal Waterway.
M. Site 13 S.R. 1119 Public Road Right -of -Way
This site is located at the terminus of S.R. 1119 on the northern
side of the Intracoastal Waterway at the Lockwood Folly River. This
site presently provides a beautiful view of the water and it has
potential for a passive recreation area if adjacent land could be
secured for such use. Both sides of S.R. 1119 are currently unde-
veloped with some adjacent residential development in the area.
N. Site 14 Sunset Harbor N.C. Wildlife Resources Boat Access
This Wildlife Resources Boat Access area is located at the terminus

of S.R. 1112 at Sunset Harbor. Site amenities include two concrete
boat ramps and parking for approximately 40 to 50 cars and boat
trailers. This site provides a beautiful view of the Lockwood Folly
River and has great potential for development of passive recreational
facilities such as picnic tables and grills or gazebo which would
expand potential users of the area.
0. Site 15 S.R. 1210 at N.C. 133 Bridge to Yaupon Beach
This site is located at the terminus of S.R. 1210 adjacent to
the N.C. 133 bridge to Yaupon Beach. The land area under the N.C. 133
bridge has potential for a waterfront park. Even more potential exists
' if adjacent land on the east and west side of S.R. 1210 and N.C. 133
could be secured to develop a major recreation facility adjacent to
' the Intracoastal Waterway. Site currently provides beautiful views
' up and down the Intracoastal Waterway and of extensive marsh areas
on the west side of the N.C. 133 bridge.
' P. Site 16 N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Ramp
This site is located between S.R. 1101 and the CP&L Canal. Site
amenities include two concrete boat ramps and parking for approximately
' 100 cars and boat trailers. This site has potential for additional
passive recreational amenities such as gazebo, picnic tables and grills.
' Q. Site 17 CP&L Property Between N.C. 211 and N.C. 133
This site is located between N.C. 211 and N.C. 133 at the western
side of the CP&L Canal. The site is also located directly across
from the 23-acre Smithville Park. Although the site is privately
owned, it has been included in the inventory because of its proximity
to the Smithville Park and its potential access to the water. It ma;
be possible to secure a long-term lease with CP&L to use this site

for passive recreation, or the County could encourage CP&L to use it
for such purposes in conjunction with their Visitors Center which is
located across from this site on N.C. 133. This site is located '
inside the Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction of Southport.
R. Site 18 Lockwood Folly River Site (Undeveloped Private) I
This site is located on the west side of the N.C. 211 bridge and '
southern bank of the Lockwood Folly River. This site is privately
owned and currently for sale. The site has great potential for both ,
active and passive recreational use along the Lockwood Folly River
and could provide boating access from this inland site to the river, ,
Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean. The site would also provide
an attractive area for passive activities such as walking along the
river, picnicing or just relaxing adjacent to the water. '
S. Site 19 U.S. 17 Bridge at Town Creek (Undeveloped Private) ,
This site is located on the east side of U.S. 17 at Town Creek
and within approximately one mile of the 20-acre Towncreek Park' -.which --
is also located on the eastern side of U.S. 17. The site consists of
heavily wooded high and low ground with potential for nature trails
along the river as well as other passive recreation facilities in '
close proximity to Towncreek Park.. After development, this site
could be used by both local residents and tourists traveling through '
the area.
T. Site 20 N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access (Public) '
This site is located on the northeastern side of S.R. 1521 on the '
southern edge of Rice Creek and approximately 1.8 miles from U.S. 17.
Site amenities include one concrete boat ramp and parking for approximately ,
40 to 50 cars and boat trailers. The surrounding area is heavily I
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' wooded and has great potential for more extensive passive recreational
facilities such as picnic tables, fishing pier, gazebo, grills, etc.
This site provides a beautiful view of Rice Creek.
' U. Site 21 Private Boat Ramp at S.R. 1521 (Private)
This site is located on the northern side of S.R. 1521 at the
' southern bank of Rice Creek at the bridge crossing Rice Creek.
Site amenities include one dirt boat ramp with no parking. This
site is heavily wooded with beautiful views of Rice Creek on the north
and south side of S.R. 1521. This site has great potential for a
nature trail or other passive recreational uses along Rice Creek.
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Potential exists to establish a canoe trail from this site to the
Wildlife Ramp (Site 20) to U.S. 17 at the Town Creek bridge. It
appears that the canoe trail could also connect with N.C. 133 along
Town Creek and possibly to the Cape Fear River.
V. Site 22 Town Creek Bridge at N.C. 133 (Private)
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This is located N.C. 133 bridge Town Creek. This
site at the over
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site is privately owned but does provide visual access to Town Creek
from the bridge. Site has potential for passive recreation area along
creek or entrance point for canoe trail along Town Creek. Heavily
wooded area with attractive vistas of water.
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W. Site 23 DOT and State Port Property at N.C. 133 (State Owned)
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This site is located on the western edge of the Cape Fear River
and east of N.C. 133. This site has potential for providing visual
access to the river with selective clearing to provide unobstructed
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views. Although the property is State owned, there may be potential
for a long—term lease or transfer of the property to the County for
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recreational use.
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X. Site 24 U.S. 74/76 Highway Right -of -[Jay at Eagle Island (State)
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This site is located in the DOT right-of-way between the east
and west lanes of traffic. There is an abandoned section of paved
road between these four lanes of traffic that is used for parking.
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This site is used by local residents for fishing access along the
Cape Fear River. With cooperation from the Department of Transpor-
tation and highway design modifications in this area, potential
exists for
an access point to the Cape Fear River for passive recrea-
tional use. However, highway design standards and safety may preclude
such an access point being developed even though it is informally
being used fo'r that purpose now.
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Y. Site 25 S.R. 1427 (Private)
S.R.
1427.has recently been paved, providing vehicular access to
within approximately 2,500 linear feet of the Cape Fear River. Adjacent
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land between the terminus of S.R. 1427 and the river is heavily wooded
with both hardwood and evergreen trees. This site has potential
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for both a passive and active recreation facility along the Cape Fear
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River. This site, if developed, could become a beginning or destination
point for the Navassa Access Area or other park areas up and down the
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Cape Fear River.
Z. Site 26 S.R. 1426 Bridge at Hood Creek (Private)
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This site is located on the north side of S.R. 1426 and east side
of Hood Creek. Although this site is privately owned, it has potential
for both passive and active water -based use. This site could provide
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access by boat to the Cape Fear River.
AA. Site 27 N.C. 133 Bridge at Mallory Creek (Private) '
This site is '.ocated on the east and west side of N.C. 133 at '
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Mallory Creek. This site has potential for passive recreation use
with potential access to the Cape Fear River by boat from this site.
1 This site would also have high visibility by residents as well as
tourists with its location along a major highway corridor.
BB. Site 28 N.C. 133 Bridge at Jackeys Creek (Private)
' This site is located on the eastern side of N.C. 133. The site
provides access to Jackeys Creek with beautiful views of the creek,
' Cape Fear River, and adjacent marsh. This area has potential for
passive recreational use.
CC. Site 29 Bridge at N.C. 87 and Rice Creek (Private)
' This site is located on the east side of N.C. 87 at Rice Creek.
The area is heavily wooded with high ground on the northern side
of the creek. Area has potential for passive recreational use with
boating access to Sites 21, 20 and 19 as discussed earlier.
DD. Site 30 Bridge at S.R. 1340 and Juniper Creek (Private)
This site is located on the north and south side of the bridge at
S.R. 1340. Site has potential for a canoe access point and passive
recreation areas although it is presently a very removed location
' along an unpaved road. The site does provide additional boat access
to the Waccamaw River by way of Juniper Creek.
' Based on information gained from citizens attending three public in-
formation meetings, the following 12 additional sites have been identified.
EE. Site 31 Old Fishing and Swimming Area Near Longwood (Private)
' In an effort to locate this site it was learned that an old dam
had been destroyed many years ago which drained the area and eliminated
' the site.
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FF. Site 32 Boat Access Area on SR 1300 Near Bridge (Private)
This site contains a narrow unimproved boat ramp on the east side
of the SR 1300 bridge at Singletree Swamp. The area is also used as
a dumster site with much of the adjacent land being wooded swamps. ,
Local residents indicated that this access to the Waccamaw River is
not good when water level is low. '
GG. Site 33 Private Access to Waccamaw River (Private)
Dirt road to site was in such poor condition that access not '
feasible. Operator of Indigo Nursery which is located adjacent to '
site indicated that this site is not suitable for access during low
water levels. Also, he indicated that frequently four-wheel drive ,
vehicles must be pulled out of area because of poor condition of road.
HH. Site 34 Dirt Boat Access to Intracoastal Waterway (Private)
Private boat ramp and beautifully wooded site on Intracoastal ,
Waterway and east of the Twin Lakes Restaurant. Site has good access
from NC 904.
II. Site 35 Ocean Haven Boat Ramp at SR 1183 (Private)
One concrete boat ramp and dirt parking area at terminus of SR 1183.
Site provides private access to Intracoastal Waterway.
JJ. Site 36 Boat Access Under NC 904 Bridge at Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
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Sand boat access under NC 904 bridge. Area has great potential for
additional visual and pedestrian access to Intracoastal Waterway and
adjacent marsh areas.
KK. Site 37 Road Right -of -Way at End of SR 1151 (Public)
Road right-of-way with excellent visual and pedestrian access to
waterfront. Site has potential for passive recreation such as small
gazebo at terminus of SR 1151.
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LL. Site 38 Road Right -of -Way at End of SR 1146 or Middle Dam Road
(Public and Private)
Beautifully wooded property at terminus of SR 1146 on the
Shallotte River. Site contains a narrow boat ramp on private property.
' Beautiful site for boating, pedestrian and visual access.
M. Site 39 Boat Ramp and Parking at End of SR 1298 at Summer Place
' (Public and Private)
Private concrete boat ramp with dirt parking area at terminus of
' SR 1298 at Summer Place Subdivision. Site provides boat access to
' the Intracoastal Waterway.
NN. Site 40 Camp Pretty Pond on SR 1539 Near Boiling Springs Lake (Private)
Visual access of pond from SR 1539. Site may have potential for
recreational use in addition to use by Camp.
00. Site 41 Private Boat Ramps on Town Creek North of SR 1519 (Private)
' Boat ramps along Town Creek. Roads in such bad condition not able
to gain access for visual inspection.
PP. Site 42 Large Cypress Trees Along Cape Fear River North of SR 1421
(Private)
' Private property with recreation potential along southern banks of
Cape Fear River near Columbus County line.
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IV. Analysis of Existing Shoreline Sites or Potential Sites
Based on a review of the existing shoreline opportunities in
' Brunswick County, it is very apparent that little emphasis has been placed
' on providing such facilities. However, the County has done an,' exceptionally
good job in providing active recreational facilities in the form of
' numerous Township parks strategically located throughout the County. The
1987 Land Use Plan included comments from citizens expressing the desire
to have more passive park facilities with significant green space, particularly
' related to major waterways, for viewing the water while driving or sitting
or strolling a path along the waterway.
Because the County has developed an outstanding active recreational
program and facilities, this plan may show a need to shift the recreational
' emphasis from active recreational facilities to more passive facilities
' such as waterfront parks for boating, picnics, walking or simply
enjoying being on the waterfront. This is particularly important due
to the growing older population of the County with more interest in
' passive activities and because of the extensive development now taking
place, particularly in the Shallotte and Lockwood Folly Townships. It is
' important that additional public shoreline access areas be provided
before the opportunity to secure such property is lost to private development.
In reviewing the 42 sites discussed in the site inventory section,
' four are public access with some type of amenities. These four
sites have been provided by the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission for
boat access. The other sites identified are primarily public road right-
of-way with a terminus at the shoreline or bridges crossing bodies of
water with varying potentials for passive or active water -related uses.
' The sites with the grE3test potential use are sites 3, 9, 15, 18, 23,
29, 34, 38, and 39.
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A. Site 3 N.C. 179 Road Right -of -Way (Bonaparte Landing)
This site is located at the Intracoastal Waterway on the mainland
side of Sunset Beach. The site is currently available for boat
access at the terminus of existing road right-of-way. Improvements
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recommended include better defined parking in the road right-of-way.
B. Site 23 N.C. DOT Property at N.C. 133
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This site could provide beautiful views of the Brunswick River
with selective clearing of underbrush. The site is owned by the N.C.
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Department of Transportation and desired clearing of underbrush might
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be possible by simply requesting such action by DOT. Also, it has
recently been learned that a three -acre section of this land has been
transferred from the Department of Transportation to the Wildlife
Resources Commission for purposes of creating a boat access area.
C. Site 34 DOT Right -of -Way at N.C. 179 ,
This site would be located under the N.C. 179 bridge to be con-
structed across the Intracoastal Waterway beginning in the spring or '
summer of 1990. This proposed construction gives Brunswick County,
the Department of Transportation, and other State agencies the oppor-
tunity to work together to design a waterfront access area that will '
maximize this public right-of-way for not only transportation
purposes but for recreational purposes as well. Brunswick County should ,
initiate a meeting with the DOT and Wildlife Resources Commission and '
Marine Fisheries as soon as possible to plan for development of this
facility for pedestrian as well as possible boat access. '
D. Site 39 Boat Ramp and Parking at End of SR 1298 (Summer Place)
This site has a concrate boat ramp with dirt parking. Based on
comments made during the public information meetings held in November I
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1989, this site
is presently owned by
the DOT with
plans to allow
the property to
revert to the adjacent
development
to eliminate the
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need for continued
maintenance by the
DOT. Prior
to this property
reverting to the
adjacent development,
the County
should make every
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effort to secure
this site from the DOT
for public
shoreline access.
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If this site could be secured from the DOT, the County could request
a CAMA access grant to provide site improvements such as an
improved
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ramp, parking and site amenities such as a picnic shelter,
benches,
trash receptacles and lighting of site if desired.
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E. Site 9 Road Right -of -Way at SR 1643
This site includes public right-of-way for SR 1143 and
possibly
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the private property located on the east side of SR 1143.
Site im-
provements would include relocation of dumpsters, new boat
ramp, gazebo
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and picnic tables and benches, with landscape improvements
along water-
front. This site has adequate land available to create a regional
park with parking for 60 cars if five to six acres are acquired. If
one acre or less is provided, a neighborhood park could be developed.
F. Site 15 Road Right -of -Way at SR 1210
' This site includes public'road right-of-way for SR 1210 and area
under NC 133 bridge on Intracoastal Waterway. Vacant land on east
' side of SR 1210 if acquired, would permit development of a regional

access area on the Intracoastal Waterway with boat ramp, picnic area
and gazebo. If one acre or less is acquired, a neighborhood park
could be provided with access to the Intracoastal Waterway for fishing.
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G:• Site 38 Road Right -of -Way at end of SR 1146 or Middle Dam Road
(Public and Private)
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Beautifully wooded property at terminus of SR 1146 on the
Shallotte River. Site contains a narrow boat ramp on private property.
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Beautiful site for boating, pedestrian and visual access. The 5.0-
acre site would be adequate to provide a regional park facility on
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the Shallotte River.
'
H. Site 18 Lockwood FollySite at NC 211 r' '
Bridge (Private)
This undeveloped site is located on the northern side of the
Lockwood Folly River at the NC 211 bridge. Site ideally located for
passive recreation
'
area along the river. Facilities such as gazebo,
picnic shelter, nature trails, fishing pier and boat ramp could be
'
provided. Like all other sites, this site would need to be developed
with.minimum clearing of existing vegetation and with a sensitivity
'
to the environmental impact on the river. No activity would be
proposed for this site until the primary cause for reduction in water'
quality along the Lockwood Folly River is identified.
,
I. Site 19 Town Creek Site on US 17 (Private)
Undeveloped land
'
on Town Creek at the US 17 bridge. This site
is ideally located and suited to development for passive water -based
'
use. With the site's location in relation to the Town Creek District
Park, Town Creek and Rice Creek and US 17, it is an ideal location
'
for a regional park site for use by residents and tourists in the
'
northern section of the County. Facilities would include gazebos,
pier, nature trails, canoe trail, picnic tables and restroom facilities.
'
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Land
acquisition would be required. If one acre or less is acquired,
'
the site would be suitable for a neighborhood park for small boat
launching and small nature trail along Town Creek.
'
tJ. Site 25 Property at Terminus of SR 1427 (Private)
Private property at terminus of SR 1427 on Cape Fear River. Land
acquisition would be required. Site amenities would include gazebos,
'
fishing pier, boat ramp, parking for 60 cars or more, picnic shelter,
picnic tables, nature trails and restroom facilities. To provide a
'
regional park, a minimum of 10 acres would be needed including access
road from end of SR 1427 to riverfront.
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V. Shoreline Access User Analysis
Based on population information in the 1987 Land Use Plan Update and
using 1988 population figures provided by the County Planning Department,
the two areas of the County experiencing the greatest rate of population
growth are the Shallotte and Lockwood Folly Townships.
In 1980 Shallotte Township had a permanent population of 6,542
people. In 1988 the estimated population was 12,966 people, which repre-
sents an increase of 6,424 people in eight years or a 98% increase in
population. During the same period, Lockwood Folly Township increased
from 7,361 people in 1980 to 12,546 people in 1988, which is an increase
of 5,185 people or a 70% increase in population in eight years. Table
shows the population for 1980, 1987 and 1988 by Township; however, none
of the other Townships have experienced the explosive growth of Shallotte
and Lockwood Folly.
The permanent and peak population estimates prepared by the Brunswick
County Planning Department for 1988, 2000 and 2010 by census tract
confirm: the growth rates by Township discussed above. However, these
figures reflect anticipated peak populations in addition to County residents.
Again, the areas of Shallotte and Lockwood Folly Townships near the
Intracoastal Waterway show projections by census tracts with substantial
increases in population. Based on these projections and development
currently taking place in this area of the County, it is apparent that
providing access in this area should be a high priority.
Anticipated users .sill be those individuals and families, both
residents and visitors, that do not have access to the water for boating
fishing, swimming or other passive recreational activities on the water.
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To better define
potential
users and the
types of
facilities desired,
'
the County has used
the public
participation
process
to obtain input to
answer this question.
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Population Summary by Census Tract
Area
Number
Census
Tract
1988
2000
2010
Perm Peak
Perm Peak
Perm Peak
205.02
and
1
Part of
205.03
6,650 23,000
18,900 45,000
25,700 52,600
205.01
and
2'
Part of
205.03
8,050 15,500
14,000 29,700
17,000 34,350
204.01
and
3
204.02
8,500 22,000
11,500 25,600
14,100 29,100
4 203.01 1,800 3,000 2,100 5,500 5,200 8,500
5 201 8,400 8,400 9,800 9,800 11,300 11,300
6 202 5,400 5,400 6,700 6,700 7,900 7,900
7 206 5,000 5,000 5,800 5,800 7,300 7,300
Source: Brunswick County Planning Department
(NOTE: Perm. means Permanent Residents, Peak includes overnight
visitors)
' (NOTE: See last map in Appendix for Area Number location. Area
number is a combination of census tracts for each area.
Census tracts of beach communities not included.)
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I
VI. Wipes of Facilities Needed for Current and Future Use
The two types of water access this plan has included are visual and
' physical access. Visual access is the ability to view the water and
Iphysical access includes getting people to the shoreline for either
passive or active water -based recreational use.
A. Visual Access
Simply defined, visual access is the unrestricted view of scenic
features such as the Intracoastal Waterway, sound, or tidal creeks
' or creeks. This type of access enhances the character of Brunswick
County and gives the area a sense of identity as part of coastal
' North Carolina.
As the coastal area continues to develop, protecting remaining
' unrestricted views of the water becomes increasingly more important.
' Areas of significance in Brunswick County include the marsh and
water areas on both sides of U.S. 74/76 between the Cape Fear River
' and Belville. The DOT and State Port Property on the east side
' of N.C. 133 provides a glimpse of the Cape Fear River. The bridge
over the Calabash River provides a beautiful view of the river and
adjacent marsh. The section of N.C. 179 adjacent to the Pearl Golf
Link Development also provides a beautiful view of the Intracoastal
1 Waterway and adjacent coastal marsh.
As the County prepares its first Zoning Ordinance, it may be
appropriate to consider protecting these and other valuable views
' through coning restrictions such as billboard controls, height
limitations or simply establish a conservation zone for coastal marsh
' areas such as those found along N.C. 179 at the Pearl Golf Link
Development.
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B. Physical Access '
Shoreline access for passive or active water -based recreational
use can be as complex as a major waterfront park with boat ramp, '
picnic shelter, grills, fishing piers and swimming area to something '
as simple as a canoe launching area and nature trails with a small
parking lot. The primary purpose for providing physical access to '
the water is to allow fishing, swimming, boating or simply walking
along the waterfront. Specific facilities and sites to provide '
physical access to the water are discussed in Section VIII of the '
plan.
C. Facility Types ,
There are three general categories of access facilities defined '
under the North Carolina Beach and Estuarine Access Program. They
include the Regional Facility, Neighborhood Facility and Local '
Facility.
The Regional Facility serves large numbers of people from a ,
large area. Many of these facilities provide water fountains, snack ,
areas, picnic tables and life guards. All are accessible to the handi-
capped and funds from the CAMA Access Program are allocated to '
include these facilities.
Neighborhood Facilities serve a smaller number of people from
the surrounding vicinity. Due to smaller budgets and sites,. handi-
capped accessible features are not always feasible, but should be
provided if financially feasible. '
Local Facilities serve the immediate area. Also due to their ,
small size and limited budgets, it is not generally possible to in-
clude handicapped accessible features, but such features should be
provided if possible.
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When developing one of the three types of access areas, the
following amenities are typically provided:
'
1. Regional facilities
provide:
. parking (typically for up to 60 vehicles, including handicapped
'
parking)
. restroom facilities
. outdoor showers
'
. dune crossovers or estuarine access
. litter receptacles
'
. bike racks
'
handicapped accessible
2. Neighborhood facilities provide:
parking for about 10 vehicles
. dune crossovers or estuarine access
litter
. receptacles
'
bike racks
3. Local facilities typically provide:
'
dune crossovers or estuarine access
. litter receptacles
'
bike racks
Based on the current lack of shoreline access facilities, the
County has a need for all three types of facilities.
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I
VII. Constraints Analysis
There are at least four constraints that can limit Brunswick County's
' ability to develop public shoreline accessways. These constraints
include the high cost of land, potential opposition of adjacent land-
owners, funding limitations and natural resource constraints.
A. Cost of Shoreline Property
Because of the rapid growth taking place along the waterfront in
' areas such as Shallotte and Lockwood Folly Townships, the available
'
land continues to increase in value. As more and more people are
pursuing less and less waterfront land, the County may find that
the cost of such land is prohibitive for development of waterfront
'
access areas. For that reason and in an effort to provide waterfront
access in these rapidly growing areas, the County should make access
'
in these areas a priority. At the same time, efforts should be made
to secure inland sites once site priorities are established.
'
B. Potential Opposition from Adjacent Property Owners
Adjacent property owners may object to any proposed public shore-
line access, particularly in built-up areas along the Intracoastal
Waterway where public right-of-way with undeveloped adjacent property
has been found and included in the site inventory section. This
opposition would only materialize if acquisition of such sites is
found to be feasible and adjacent owners perceive that an access
facility would encourage excessive numbers of visitors to the site.
C. Funding Limitations
As discussed earlier, the County has established an impressive active
recreation program and facilities for use by County citizens. To have
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a successful public shoreline access program, the County must '
decide on how extensive a financial commitment will be made to
leverage local funds as local match for either acquisition or ,
construction grants.
In addition to the substantial up -front costs for land acquisition '
and facility construction, the County must consider on -going costs '
for facility repair, long-term maintenance, and security. Once any
facility is put into operation, the County becomes responsible for '
maintaining it in a condition suitable for continuous public use.
D. Natural Constraints '
The following natural factors present limitations of one sort '
or another to accessway development: wetlands and estuarine shore-
lines, swift currents in the Intracoastal Waterway, soils with septic '
tank limitations, and flood hazard areas. '
1. Wetlands and Estuarine Shorelines
Wetlands are located along the estuarine shoreline of many of I
the sites included in the site inventory. This
vegetation provides
numerous
'
valuable natural resource functions.
Additionally, the
estuarine shorelines serve as a buffer between
upland development,
'
wetlands and public trust waters. These areas
of environmental
concern are regulated by the Division of Coastal
Management for
the purpose of protecting and enhancing natural
resources.
Public shoreline proje:ts should be located so
as not to adversely
impact these areas of environmental concern and
to meet all State
'
and federal regulations.
2. Swift Currents and Boat Traffic in Intracoastal
Waterway
,
Swift currents in the Intracoastal Waterway may
limit the ability
of boaters to launch boats directly into the waterway.
Protected
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access channels are needed for boat launching to minimize hazardous
navigation coi_ditions.
3. Soil Limitations for Septic Tank Use
Soils with septic tank limitations present a major natural factor
limiting access development. Any public access project large
enough in scale to require restrooms would have to have a septic
system or rely on portable sanitation facilities. Prior to
proposing any large-scale access area, septic tank suitability
will be determined.
4. Flood Hazard Areas
A final natural constraint is flood hazard areas. Prior to
proposing any shoreline access area, the site's relationship
to the 100-year "A" zone will be verified and considered in
site plan development.
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' VIII. Site Plans and Cost Estimates for Selected Priority Sites
Following the three public information meetings held in December 1989,
' the 42 sites identified and reviewed were narrowed to 12 sites for
'
consideration by the Recreation Committee and Planning Board in January.
During the January meeting, the Planning Board suggested two additional
'
sites be added as priority sites, specifically Site 3 Bonaparte Landing
and Site 39 Summer Place. Bonaparte Landing was added because of its
'
current accessibility and Site 39 because it is presently owned by the
DOT with potential for dedication to Brunswick County as an access area.
Following a review of the 14 sites with the joint County Commissioners
'
and Planning Board in January, no decision was made on specific sites
or facilities with the possible exception of the four existing Wildlife
'
sites. For that reason, the plan only includes schematic plans and cost
estimates for four existing sites. However, initial contact has been
made with both -the CAMA office and Marine Fisheries office on possible
assistance in providing site improvements for shoreline access areas.
The following schematic plans reflect possible improvements and
' general cost estimates. Since no decision has been made concerning site
' acquisition for sites 15, 18, 19, 25 and 38, no site acquisiton cost
has been reflected. However, estimated cost of acquisition has been
outlined under Section IX of the Plan.
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LOCKWOOD FOLLY RIVER
1� �
PICNIC
I TABLE
The preparation of this document was itnanced 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 Rnource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmoa99eric Administration.
SCHEMATIC SITE PLAN
SITE 14
RAMP
EXISTING
PARKING
1 Gazebo $ 9,000
2 Picnic Tables 500
2 Trash Receptacles 200
Landscape Material 2,000
Total $11,700
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ttLo'.z9h a grant provided oy the North Carotlna
.staff Management Program, through funds provided
the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
riled, which is administered by the Office of
un and CaasW Re2ource Management, National
panic and Atmospheric Administration.
SCHEMATIC SITE PLAN
SITE 16
Jl
CP&L CANAL
1 Gazebo 9,000
1 Picnic Table 250
1 Trash Receptacle 100
Landscape Material 1,000
Total $10, 350

' 7Te preparation of this document was f"uunced 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.
,CHEMATIC SITE PLAN
SITE 20
RICE CREEK
�y
RAMP
Gazebo
Trash Receptacle
Landscape Material
Total
9,000
100
1,000
$10 ,100
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' IX. Recommendations on Site Acquisition/Plan Implementation Strategy
During the site inventory process, it was observed that all four of
' the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access Areas had potential
for water -based uses other than boat access. Based on a preliminary
conversation with the Wildlife Resources staff, we have determined that
' a cooperative agreement between the State and Brunswick County might be
possible to permit the County to provide additional water -based facilities
' such as gazebos, fishing piers or picnic shelters if it is determined that
adequate space exists and such facilities would not disturb the primary
purpose of these sites which is providing boat access to the water.
Providing such facilities on the four existing Wildlife Resources
Commission sites would give the County the opportunity to establish
' passive water -based recreational facilities without the need for land
acquisition. Based on site analysis, we would recommend the following
' facilities for the Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access sites:
' A. Site 1 Existing N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access
at NC 904 Bridge
' 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.
B. Site 14 Existing N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access
at Sunset Harbor
' This site could accommodate a gazebo and picnic tables located on
' the southern side of the boat ramp. This site is a high bluff above
the Lockwood Folly River and Intracoastal Waterway with beautiful
' vistas. Trash receptacles, benches and landscape improvements in
' this area would provide additional facilities, making this site
attractive for use by others than those putting boats in the water.
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C. Site 16 N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access at CP&L Canal
This site could accommodate a gazebo and fishing pier on the
northern side of the existing boat ramps. Trash receptacles and
two picnic tables with additional landscape material is also
recommended.
D. Site 20 N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Access'on Rice Creek
This site could accommodate a small gazebo on the waterfront with
a fishing pier located on the southeastern side of the existing boat
ramp. A trash receptacle and additional landscaping is also recommended.
In addition to the four existing Wildlife Resources Commission Access Areas,
eight additional sites are recommended as the first priority in implemen-
tation of the Shoreline Access Plan. These eight sites have been
recommended based on their location in relation to current growth patterns
for the County, public comment during the three public information meetings,
and their development potential. Each site is either public road right-of-
way or a combination of right-of-way and adjacent private property requiring
acquisition.
E. Site 3 NC 179 Boat Access Area (Bonaparte Landing)
This site is a paved boat access area which is located inside the
Town of Sunset Beach Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction. This
site provides both boat and visual access to the Intracoastal
Waterway. However, this is not a usable boat access during low tide.
F. Site 23 NC DOT Property on NC 133
This site is located on the western edge of the Brunswick River and
east of NC 133. This site is State-owned property with potential for
providing visual access to the Brunswick River through selective clearing
to provide unobstructed views. A long-term lease or easement might be
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possible, or a request that the State perform the selective clearing
to accomplish the desired views.
' G. Site 34 NC 179 Road Right -of -Way After Construction of New NC 179
Bridge
' Construction of the NC 179 bridge to Sunset Beach scheduled to
begin during the summer of 1990 may provide an opportunity for shoreline
' access under the new bridge or in the old NC 179 road right-of-way.
' Depending on the final location for access, potential exists for
visual, fishing and possibly boating access to the Intracoastal
' Waterway.
H. Site 39 Boat Ramp and Parking at End of SR 1298 at Summer Place
(Public and Private) ,
Private concrete boat ramp with dirt parking area at terminus of
' SR 1298 at Summer Place Subdivision. Site provides boat access to
the Intracoastal Wa erway. This site may still be owned by the N. C.
DOT. Efforts are being made to see if this site can be dedicated to
the County for public access.
I. Site 9 Road Right -of -Way at SR 1643
This site includes public right-of-way for SR 1143 and possibly
' the private property located on the east side of SR 1143. Site im-
provements would include relocation of dumpsters, new boat ramp, gazebo
and picnic tables and benches, with landscape improvements along water-
front. This site has adequate land available to create a regional
' park with parking for 60 cars if five to six acres are acquired. If
'
one acre
or less is provided,
a neighborhood park could be developed.
J. Site 15
Road Right -of -Way at
SR 1210
This
site includes public
road right-of-way for SR 1210 and area
under NC
133 bridge on Intracoastal
Waterway. Vacant land on east
'
side of
SR 1210, if acquired,
would permit development of a regional
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access area on the Intracoastal Waterway with boat ramp, picnic area '
and gazebo. If one acre or less is acquired, a neighborhood park
could be provided with access to the Intracoastal Waterway for fishing. ,
K. Site 38 Road Right -of -Way at end of SR 1146 or Middle Dam Road
(Public and Private) '
Beautifully wooded property at terminus of SR 1146 on the
Shallotte River. Site contains a narrow boat ramp on private property. '
Beautiful site for boating, pedestrian and visual access.. The 5.0-
acre site would be adequate to ' q provide a regional park facility on
the Shallotte River.
'
L. Site 18 Lockwood Folly Site at NC 211 Bridge
This undeveloped site is located on the northern side of the
Lockwood Folly River at the NC 211 bridge. Site ideally located for
'
passive recreation area along the river. Facilities ' such as gazebo,
picnic shelter, nature trai-s, fishing pier and boat ramp could be
'
provided. Like all other sites, this site would need to be developed
minimum
w
with clearing of existing vegetation and with a sensitivity
to the environmental impact on the river. No activity would be
,
proposed for this site until the primary cause for reduction in water
quality along the Lockwood Folly River is identified.
,
M. Site 19 Town Creek Site on US 17
'
Undeveloped land on Town Creek at the US 17 bridge. This site
is ideally located and suited to development for passive water -based
'
use. With the site's location in relation to the Town Creek District
Park, Town Creek and Rice Creek and US 17, it is an ideal location
'
for a regional park site for use by residents and tourists in the '
northern section of the County. Facilities would include gazebos,
nature trails, canoe trail,. picnic tables and restroom facilities.
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' Land acquisition would be required. If one acre or less is acquired,
the site would be suitable for a neighborhood park for small boat
' launching and small nature trail along Town Creek.
' N. Site 25 Property at Terminus of SR 1427
Private property at terminus of SR 1427 on Cape Fear River. Land
acquisition would be required. Site amenities would include gazebos,
fishing pier, boat ramp, parking for 60 cars or more, picnic shelter,
' picnic tables, nature trails and restroom facilities. To provide a
regional park, a minimum of 10 acres would be needed including access
road from end of SR 1427 to riverfront.
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Site
Information on
Six Potential Access Areas
Requiring Land
Donation or Acquisition
Approximate
Approximate
Estimated
to
Parcel
Square Footage
Acreage
Tax Value
Market Value
.te
9
B
30,000
.68
$ 71,000
$ 95,850
.te
15
A
43,560
1.00
52,500
70,875
.te
38
B
235,224
5.40
62,950
84,982
.te
18
A
217,800
5.00
15,000
(est.) 20,250 (est.)
_te
19
A
392,040
9.00
12,960
17,496
.te
25
A
435,600
10.00
30,000
(est.) 40,500 (est.)
)TE: Tax value figures provided by Brunswick County Tax Supervisor, Sales Ratio
Study. Tax value averages 76% — 78% of market value. Waterfront property
tax value averages 60% — 70% of market value. For purposes of this report,
tax value assumed to be 65% of market value.
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Site Information on
Fourteen Potential Access
Areas
Site
1
Wildlife Resources Site
No Acquisition
Site
14
Wildlife Resources Site
No Acquisition
Site
16
Wildlife Resources Site
No Acquisition
'
No Acquisition
Site
20
Wildlife Resources Site
Site
3
NC 179 Road Right -of -Way (Bonaparte
No Acquisition
'
Landing)
'
Site
23
NC DOT Property at NC 133
No Acquisition
Site
34
DOT Right -of -Way at NC 179
No Acquisition
Site
39
DOT Right -of -Way at SR 1298 (Summer
No Acquisition
Place),
Site
9
Right -of -Way at SR 1143 and .68-
Acquisition of
.68-acre tract
Acre Tract (Brick Landing)
if possible
Site
15
Right -of -Way at S: 1210 and 1.0-
Acquisition of
1.0-acre tract
'
Acre Tract
if possible
Site
38
Right -of -Way at SR 1146 and 5.4-
Acquisition of
5.4-acre tract
'
Acre Tract
if possible
Site
18
5.0 Acres at NC 211 bridge
Acquisition of
5.0-acre tract
'
if possible
Site
19
1.0 to 9.0 Acres on Town Creek
Acquisition of
from 1.0 to 9.0
'
at US 17
acres if possible
Site
25
10.0 Acres at terminus of SR 1427
Acquisition of
10.0 acres
'
if possible
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X. Potential Funding Sources for Plan Implementation
One of the primary goals of the Shoreline Access Plan is to help
the County proceed from site inventory, analysis and selection, to
'
site development. In an effort to bring this about, we have included
the following information on potential sources of funds or other assistance
'
from both Federal and State agencies.
In addition to requesting grant assistance, the County will need to
'
allocate local financial resources in the County's annual budget to
'
provide any needed local match and for future improvements and maintenance
of facilities.
'
A. Potential State and Federal Funding Sources
'
The number of State and Federal agencies funding public access
projects changes from year to year, and so to a certain extent County
officials will need to keep abreast of these changes through regular
contact with these agencies. In general, however, it is a well-
'
recognized fact among State and Federal elected officials and
' employees that the demand for access to our coastal shorelines con-
tinues to increase and that local governments are looking to other
' agencies to assist in bearing the cost of providing suitable facilities.
Those agencies that provide assistance in the construction and/or
acquisition of public access projects include the Coastal and Estuarine
' Water Beach Access Program, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Civil
Works Program, Marine Resources Commission Fishing Access Program,
' Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Ramp Program, and Department of
' Transportation Secondary Road Program.
1. Coastal and Estuarine Water Beach Access Program
' The Coastal and Estuarine Water Beach Access Program is ad-
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ministered by the Division of Coastal Management in the Depart- ,
ment of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. The program
makes funds available to local governments on a matching basis '
for land acquisition and .public access facility development.
Some examples include the construction of parking areas, restroom
facilities and handicapped accessible accessways.
'
Contact: Mr. Haskell Rhett
Division of Coastal Management
N. C. Department of Environment, Health and
'
Natural Resources
7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
'
Phone: [phone]
2. Land and Water Conservation Fund
,
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is administered for the
U. S. Department of Interior through the N. C. Department of
'
Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Division of Parks and
Recreation, This program makes funds available to local govern-
ments on a matching basis for land acquisition and recreation
,
facility improvements. This program has provided numerous grants
'
over the past years, but the amount of funds available is limited
and thus grant applications are very competitive.
,
Contact: Mr. Jack Frauson
Division of Parks and Recreation
N. C. Department of Environment, Health and
'
Natural Resources
7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
'
Phone. [phone]
3. Water Resources_ Development Project Grant Program
'
This program is administered by the Division of
Water Resources in the Department of Environment, Health
,
and
Natural Resources. The program makes funds available to local
'
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governments on a matching basis for general and recreational
navigation, flood control, drainage, stream restoration, beach
protection, recreation and aquatic weed control. There are
two funding cycles each year, with applications generally due
by January 1 and July 1.
Contact: Mr. John Sutherland
Division of Water Resources
N. C. Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Phone: [phone]
4. Fishing Access Program
The Marine Resources Commission has a Fishing Access Program
for the purpose of increasing land -based fishing opportunities.
The program makes funds available to local governments on a
25% local/75% i:imbursed matching basis for facilities such as
fishing piers, bulkheads with cantilevers, capping jetties and
catwalks on bridges. Funds are available for projects on coastal
waters under the jurisdiction of the Division of Marine Fisheries,
but not for inland waters. This is a relatively new program with
no application forms available as of November, 1989. Initial
inquiry is made by means of a letter of notification of intent
to apply to the Division of Marine Fisheries.
' Contact: Mr. Murray Wolf
Division of Marine Fisheries
Department of Administration
' P. 0. Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Phone: [phone]
' 5. Boat Ramp Program
The Wildlife Resoures Commission has a Boat Ramp Program
' and makes technical assistance available to local governments for
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the purposes of constructing boat ramps on either public property
or on private property with at least a 20-year lease to the
Commission. The Wildlife Resources Commission will construct
and maintain the ramp, however they have limited funds for con-
structing new ramps and are focusing efforts on maintaining the
launching areas they have previously constructed. In addition,
priority projects are scheduled in advance for a two-year period.
Sites for possible consideration should be brought to the attention
of Charles R. Fullwood, Director of the Wildlife Resources Commission.
Contact: Mr. Don Tobaben
Wildlife Resources Commission
N. C. Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Phone: [phone]
6. Secondary Roads Program
The Department of Transportation's Secondary Road Program can
be used for the construction of public roads that would be added
to the State's secondary road network. One example of this type
of project is the construction of a short access road to an
estuarine access site on the Newport River in Carteret County.
Contact: Mr. Jack Murdoch
Department of Transportation
Secondary Roads
1 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Phone: [phone]
Other State programs for land acquisition include the Division of
Coastal Management's Estuarine Sanctuary Program and Natural Areas
Acquisition Program. These programs are Federally funded, and projects
must meet State and Federal criteria and requirements. Usually, Division
of Coastal Management staff establish acquisition priorities, however
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local efforts can bring potential projects to the attention of the State.
Examples of this include both the Masonboro Island and the Permuda Island
acquisition projects. In both instances, local citizens' efforts helped
to make State officials aware of the value of protecting the properties
in their natural state through public acquisition.
B. Potential Local Funding Sources
The local government has perhaps the heaviest financial burden
with respect to providing public access. Not only must the local
government pay for land acquisition and/or construction (with or
without grant assistance), but then it must also pay for the daily
maintenance of the accessways and the long-term maintenance of the
access facilities.
Some of the potential funding sources available to the County
include general fund revenues, general obligation bond .revenues,
impact fees, occupancy tax revenues, subdivision regulation dedication
requirements, parking fees, and volunteer efforts.
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' XI. Brunswick County Policy on Shoreline Access Development
The 1987 Land Use Plan policy section outlined a policy to support and
' encourage efforts to provide reasonable public access to estuarine waters,
the Intracoastal Waterway and other coastal waters. The public participa-
tion section of the 1987 Land Use Plan also discussed citizens' desire to
' have more traditional passive park facilities with significant green space,
particularly related to major waterways, for viewing the waters while
' driving or sitting in your car, or while strolling a path along the water-
way. Recreational boating was also brought out as an activity area needing
help to assure adequate facilities. During the public information process
' in November and continuing into December many comments were made by
citizens that have been reflected in this policy section. The following
' policies will be used as the County proceeds with efforts to provide
' improved shoreline access.
' A. Waters Covered
Need is not limited to those waters under the jurisdiction of the
N. C. Coastal Area Management Act, which includes ocean and estuarine,
but also exists in other water bodies including fresh water rivers
and possibly certain lakes.
' B. Jurisdictional Coverage
This Plan addresses that area of the County under the County
government's jurisdiction, not those areas under municipal planning
1 jurisdictions, with the exception that offer was made by the County
during this Plan development process as to possible formal or informal
' relationship/inclusion of such municipal jurisdictional areas within
' the scope of this study and the only affirmative response was from
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the Town of Sunset Beach which is hereby included in this Plan,
but not as a replacement for their Shoreline Access Plan on the
barrier island within their jurisdiction, which is not included.
C. Government Involvement in the Provision of Shoreline Access
All levels of government have from time to time played a role in
helping meet shoreline access needs, and off -shore facilities such as
fishing reefs as well. In addition, private persons and entities equally
and perhaps more so have seen that such access needs are provided.
Since the end of World War II, as subdivision began along the
rivers and Intracoastal Waterway, those persons who have done such
subdivision for the greater part have provided shoreline access
amenities of varying types, including parks, boat ramps, picnic
facilities, gazebos, and docks for the use, benefit and maintenance
of persons buying lots in those developments. The greater need for
shoreline access is met it this manner.
Participation in various ways has been and will continue from time
to time to be a role from the federal and State agency levels to the
local. government level. Bigger needs should be met by State and
federal government, in the event the private market does not so function.
At the local government level, specifically as included in this
Plan, each proposal for any financial involvement of County government,
either for the capital needs or for operation and maintenance once
provided, shall be made on a case -by -case analysis and determination,
with no guarantee being made by this Plan that the County will determine
to play a financial role or that it will find ways and means for any
financial participation.
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D. No Exercise of Eminent Domain for Shoreline Access
The Eminent Domain authority under Police Power shall not be used
'
in any possible land interest acquisition, should any such acquisition
be entertained.
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E. The User Pays
'
Shoreline access facilities, regardless of what level of government
may perform a part in their provision and then in operation and mainte-
nance, are costly amenities. The user of those facilities in which
'
government has played a part will be expected to pay a fair user fee
Again, it is not the intent of Brunswick County to permit itself
'
inadvertently to come into competition with the private market in any
actions it has taken or may take.
'
F. Various Forms of Shoreline Access
'
1. Oceanfront -- No need emerged, nor was there any public expression
of need, for Brunswick County within its limited oceanfront juris-
dictional area to provide or seek provision by others of any form
of shore access.
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2. Swimming
-- No need emerged for Brunswick County to provide or
'
seek to be provided by others areas for swimming. Indeed, it is
hereby determined that such facilities should not be encouraged
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along the rivers due to hazards.
'
3. Pedestrian -- No need emerged nor was there any public expression
for Brunswick County to provide pedestrian access points as a
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means of shoreline access, except that passive recreation areas
along the shoreline do provide pedestrian access.
' 4. Fishing Reefs -- Brunswick County for some time has been a
' financial help along with other levels of government and the
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private market and local non-profit fishing interests in the
provision of fishing reefs. Recreational fishing is recognized
as a need. Brunswick County will continue to examine each such
proposal on its merits as to possible involvement and participation.
5. Boat Berthing -- Brunswick County has not and will not provide
funding for provision of, operation of, or maintenance of such
amenities.
6. Visual Access -- Brunswick County possibly has more rivers than
exist in any ether county. Where some level of government now or
or in the future owns lands along a road along such rivers and
streams, Brunswick County will seek to have such lands made
available strictly for visual access by means of simply mowing
underbrush so the waters can be viewed and enjoyed.
No physical access is desirable to such areas.
7. Sailing -- No need emerged for Brunswick County to plan for or
relate to provision of facilities for sailing. Sailing interests
brought out that the only area in Brunswick County for sailing is
that area between Southport and Bald Head Island, and that most
local persons owning or using sailboats take them to either one of
the larger sounds in New Hanover County, indeed often belonging to
the sailing clubs and participating in the regattas there, and also
to Lake Waccamaw in Columbus County, known for its excellent sailing.
8. Dock/Pier Access -- The private market meets this need in the
County's jurisdictional area and Brunswick County will not be
involved in provision of, maintenance of, or operation of such
facilities.
9. Recreational Access -- Need is recognized that at some boat ramp
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facilities if possible there be provision of picnic benches and
tables, shelter, and playground equipment for very young children.
On a case -by -case basis Brunswick County will encourage all
levels of government that might perform some part in the provision
of boat ramps to seek to meet this need also.
10. Bicycle Access -- There is no need for specific bicycle access
routes in shoreline access in Brunswick County's jurisdictional
area.
11. Boat Ramps — There is specific need for more boat ramps. These
facilities can for the most part continue to be met by private
enterprise, but a series of such facilities exists today provided
by government and there are governmental programs available for
such facilities, and to the extent other levels of government are
willing to continue to be the major funding provider of such
facilities and to maintain them, the County on a case -by -case basis
will continue to perform a financial role,..dependent upon other
needs of the County as well, one balanced with the other before
any such decisions are reached.
12. Multi -purpose Access Facilities -- In the above recited forms of
access, with the statements of no need for certain specific types,
the entire meaning is that separate programs for those specific types
are not to be developed, such as a series of pedestrian ways or
bicycle paths. These statements are not to be construed to mean as
boat ramp sites are developed with related amenities, that on occasion
a determination may be made of need within such facilities for paths
either for walking or wheel chair movement, or for non -motorized
bicycling.
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G. No Publicly -Owned Shoreline Lands to be Sold or Leased
'
This Plan development has brought out that the more desirable
locations for shoreline access facilities often are on lands that are
'
or were owned by some unit of government or a utility. Examples are
former
'
ferry sites to islands, several of which State agencies sold
off for private use. All such lands should be retained for some form
'
of public use and enjoyment.
H. Maintenance/Policing of Shore Access Facilities
,
This Plan development process has brought out examples of lack
of use of certain existing facilities because of their appearance or
lack of simple measures such as provision of cans to place trash in.
,
Also, grounds are sometimes strewn with debris that at least to the
public appears to just stay there. Part of the program of provision
,
of any further access should have as a base part of its planning
'
assigment of responsibilities for operation and maintenance.
Brunswick County hereby calls on various involved State agencies
,
to do a better job on their existing boat ramp facilities than is now
'
the case.
I. Better Utilization of Existing Access Grounds
,
Holden Beach pointed out during this Plan preparation that a boat
ramp facility provided on that island by a State agency has room for
'
another boat ramp and possible other amenities. A State-owned and
'
operated boat ramp facility on the CP&L Canal was also cited as a
site where there is room for additional ramp, parking and amenities.
'
Brunswick County calls on all levels of government to seek
,
maximum utilization of existing facilities and grounds.
J. This is an Element of Brunswick County's Comprehensive Plan '
The 1990 Brunswick County Shoreline Access Plan is one of the
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various documents composing Brunswick County's Comprehensive Plan,
one of which is the CAMA Land Use Plan.
K. This is a Plan; Not a Frozen Engineering Design of Necessary Sites
The various specific sites and lands identified in this Plan are
not to be misunderstood as absolutes for the uses herein expressed.
In no way is the Plan to be interpreted as an onus over full title
and enjoyment of rights and privileges of those lands known or which
possibly might be found to be held by private persons or corporations.
This is a Plan. It is not in the nature of a specific, controlling
engineering design under which various factors dictate specific
locations as absolute needs, such as water tank sites and booster
pumping stations.
Brunswick County declares that maximum flexibility as to future
sites for the types of shoreline access facility needs herein
identified will be the rule. Clear elasticity of location is the
intent. Further, all opportunities for innovation in assuring shoreline
access will be sought.
L. Relationship to the Major Thoroughfare Plan; Resultant Opportunities
The Major Thoroughfare Plan, which was carefully based upon the
Land Use Plan of the County and those of the municipalities, and which
was prepared by the N. C. Department of Transportation meeting all
requirements of State and federal governments for such plans, was
adopted by the County and its municipalities in 1987 and by the
N. C. Board of Transportation in 1988. This Shoreline Access Plan
was prepared in close relationship to the Major Thoroughfare Plan.
Brunswick County calls on all levels of government to work
toward assuring shoreline access maximum opportunities as all elements
of that Major Thoroughfare Plan are executed.
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XII. Public Participation Process
The public participation process in development of the Shoreline
Access Plan began with adoption of the Public Participation Plan on
December 4, 1989. (see Appendix) Prior to adoption of the Public Participa-
tion Plan, the Consultant and County Planning Director met with the
County Planning Board on November 15 and County Commissioners on Novem-
ber 20 to briefly outline the process to be followed in preparing the
Plan. On December 5 the first public information meeting was held in
Shallotte with approximately 35 to 40 people in attendance. During that
meeting the Consultant briefly reviewed the 30 existing or potential
shoreline access sites that had been identified. Several additional sites
were suggested, with other comments ranging from no interest in public
swimming areas, particularly along the Intracoastal Waterway, to concern
about development of access areas along the Lockwood Folly River because
of current water gjality problems. Following this and the other two
public information meetings, the 12 additional sites were inventoried and
included in the study for a total of 42 sites.
As the planning process has proceeded, there has been substantial
newspaper coverage on plan preparation in the Brunswick Beacon, the State
Port Pilot and the Wilmington Star News. The Planning Director has
placed public notices in local newspapers concerning the time, place
and purpose of each meeting, and contacted through letters local interest
groups that might have a particular interest in the preparation of the
plan. The Planning Director also wrote to each of the beach
communities along the Intracoastal Waterway to determine their interest
in having their jurisdiction included in the plan.
On January 16, 12 sites were reviewed with the Brunswick County
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' Recreation Committee as being sites requiring no or little land acquisition
to proceed with access. On January 17, the same 12 sites were reviewed
' with the Planning Board. At this meeting two additional sites were
recommended to be included which were Bonaparte Landing (Site 3) and
' Summer Place (Site 39).
On January 25 a work session was held with the County Commissioners
and Planning Board to discuss the 14 sites for possible first phase
' development access. County policy statements were prepared by the County
Planning Director for consideration, with adoption of policies on February 5,
' 1990, and adoption of the entire draft on February 19, 1990.
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1989 - 1990
Public Participation Plan
for
Brunswick County Shoreline Access Plan
The 1987 Brunswick County C.A.M.A. Land Use Plan Update contains a policy
encouraging efforts to provide reasonable public access to estuarine waters, the
Intracoastal Waterway, and other coastal areas. The preparation of this Brunswick
County Shoreline Access Plan is seen as a means to inventory access opportunities, in
a priority sequence, and set goals for implementation.
The Brunswick County Planning Board has the lead role in preparing the plan to insure
adequate public participation in the planning process. They have recommended and
the County Commissioners hi ve approved dates for three public information opinion
gathering workshops to be held during the month of December in three different
geographic areas of the County. The sites for these meetings were selected in an
effort to be as convenient as possible for residents to attend.
Meetings have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:
November 15. 7:30 P.M. Planning Board Conference Room
' November 20
' December 4
December 5
6:30 P.M. • County Commissioners
6:30 P.M. County Commissioners
Public Participation
Element Adoption
7:00 P.M. Information
and Public Input
Workshop
Planning Building
County Government Cent
Bolivia, NC
Commissioners Chambers
County Government Center
Bolivia, NC
Commissioners Chambers
County Government Center
Bolivia, NC
Shallotte Town Hall
Shallotte, NC

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December 12
December 19
December 20
Early January,
1990
January 17, 1990
February
February
March
March or
April
7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
Information Public
Input Workshop
Information Public
Input Workshop
Planning Board
The Recreation
Advisory Committee
to the Director of
Recreation will pro-
vide input.
Planning Board dis-
cuss status,results
of public information
workshops, thoughts of
Recreation advisory.
Planning Board
Review draft plan
Funning Board will
present draft plan to
Commissioners and
request approval to
forward to State for
review and comment.
Public Workshop by
Planning Board/County
Commissioners. Review
State comments, receive
from the public input, and
make any adjustments that
may be determined
advisable.
County Commissioners
hold final public hearing
on and then approve 1990
Shoreline Access Plan
Public Assembly Building
County Government
Center, Bolivia, NC
St. Mary's Baptist Church
U.S. 17 north of Winnabow
Sunset Beach Town Hall
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Date, time and location
to be determined. '
Conference Room,
Planning Building,
County Government Center
Bolivia, NC.
Conference Room, Planning
Building, County Government
Center, Bolivia, N.C.
Commissioners Chambers
County Government Cente.
Bolivia, NC
Public Assembly Building
County Government Center
Bolivia, N.C.
Public Assembly Building
County Government Center
Bolivia, NC
In an effort to obtain as much public input as possible during plan preparation, the
county will place notices in local newspapers for each meeting date set to discuss this
and its., preparation. The County Planning Director will also notify by direct mail

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a::�proximately 50 local
interest
groups about the plan and meeting dates at which the
plan will be discussed.
During
public information meetings citizens will be given the
'
opportunity to provide
input on the .types and locations for future waterfront access
'
areas. Information on
dates,
times, locations and numbers of participants at each
meeting will be included in the
final Shoreline Access Plan.
' Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners by unanimous vote in regular meeting
' of December 4, 1989.
The public participation plan called for a public hearing to be held in March or April
' of 1990; however, the Commissioners reviewed and approved the policy statements
' during a regular Commissioners meeting on February 5, 1990. During a regular
Commissioners meeting held on February 19, 1990, the Commissioners adopted the
' draft plan for submittal to the state for their review. Since there have been
relatively minor revisions to the plan since its review, it was felt that a final public
hearing was not necessary.
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THE BRUNSWICK BEACON, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 7, 1989
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PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
The following
is a list of maintenance responsibilities listed by
'
Township
for the Park Supervisor and Park Assistant:
1) Northwest Township
A)
Northwest Park 35 acres
2 Baseball/Softball Fields 300' and 250'
1 Football/Soccer Field
'
1 Concession Stand with Restrooms
4 Picnic Shelters
4 Tennis Courts
2 Basketball Courts
'
1 Volleyball Court
1 Jogging/Fitness Trail
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8 acres of practice area
1 Playground
B)
Leland Park 11 acres
'
2 Baseball Fields 180' each
,
1 Concession with Restrooms
1 Concession with Warehouse
3 Picnic Shelters
'
1 Playground
1 Community Building 2500 sq.ft.
'
C)
Navassa Park 10 acres
1 Baseball/Softball Field 300'
1 Basketball Court
1 Tennis Court
1 Playground
1 Concession Stand with Restrooms
2 Picnic.Shelters
D)
DuPont Park 5 acres
1 Ballfield 280'
E)
Hoods Creek 2 a.:res
1 Community Building 1000 sq. ft.
1 Picnic Shelter
F)
North Brunswick 8 acres'
1 Football Game Field
1 Football Practice Field
1 Softball Field
1 Baseball Field
1 Track
Water systems
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G)
Navassa Boat Access 8 acres
1 Picnic Shelter
1 Restroom Facility
3 Boat Ramps
2 Gazebos

2) Towncreek Townshi
A) Towncreek Park 20 acres
2 Baseball/Softball Fields 200' and 300'
2 Tennis Courts
1 Basketball Court
2 Picnic Shelters
1 Concession with Restrooms
1 Playground
1 Community Building 2000 sq. ft.
B) North Brunswick - Assist Northwest Crew
C) Boiling Spring Lakes - assist with recreation areas
3) Smithville Township
A) Smithville Park 23 acres
2 Baseball/Softball Fields 300' each
2 Tennis Courts
1 Basketball Court
1 Beach Volleyball Court
1 Football/Soccer Field
1 Mini Soccer Field
1 Concession with Restrooms
1 Storage Building
1 Playground
2 Picnic Shelters
B) Transfer Station 7 acres
C) South Brunswick 9 acres
1 Game Football Field
1 Practice Football Field
3 Tennis Courts
1 Track
1 Baseball Field
1 Softball Field
Water Systems
4) Lockwood Folly Township
A) Lockwood Folly Park 20 acres
3 Baseball/Softball Fields 2-200' , 1-300'
2 Tennis Courts
1 Playground
1 Concession Stand with Restrooms
1 Restrooms Building
1 Office/Storage Building
1 Basketball Court
2 Picnic Shelters
1 Football/Soccer Field
B) Lockwood Folly Community Building 3 acres
2 Buildings 3500 sq. ft.

C) Holden Beach - Beach Access 3 acres
1 Restroom Building
D) South Brunswick- Assist Smithville Crew
5) Shallotte Township
A) Shallotte Park 20 acres
2 Softball/Baseball Fields 300' and 200'
2 Tennis Courts
1 Basketball Court
2 Playgrounds
3 Picnic Shelters
1 Concession with Restrooms
1 Office/Storage Building
B) Shallotte Middle School 5 acres
3 Practice Baseball/Softball Fields
1 Football/Soccer Field
C) West Brunswick 11 acres
1 Baseball Field
1 Softball Field
4 Tennis Courts
2 Practice Football Fields
1 Game Football Field
1 Track
Water Systems
6) Waccamaw Township
A) Waccamaw Park
2 Baseball/Softball Fields 200' and 300'
2 Tennis Courts
1 Picnic Shelter
1 Concession with Restrooms
1 Basketball Court
1 Playground
1 Football/Soccer Field
1 Community Building 7500 sq.ft.
B) West Brunswick- Assist Shallotte Crew
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Recommended for Improvements
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of SR 1427 at Cape Fear River
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