Land Use Plan Update-1986

LAND USE PLAN UPDATE 1986
CITY OF HAVELOCK, NORTH CAROLINA
Adopted by the
Havelock Board of Commissioners
December 8, 1986
Certified .by the
North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission
January 23, 1987
Prepared by
Clark Planning Services
Robert E. Clark, Principal Planner
Kinston, N.C.
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LAND USE PLAN UPDATE 1986
CITY OF HAVELOCK, NORTH CAROLINA
Mrs. Eva G. Sermons
Lee K. Allen
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Thomas F. Mylett, Mayor
Jimmy A. Sanders
H. Ralph Kennedy, City Manager
PLANNING BOARD
James Elder, Chairman
Al Aylward, Vice Chairman
George Bryant
Clifford B. Noe
Jack Adam
Donald Beaver
Grady Friday
James H. Beasley
Henry H. Witten
Richard G. Rice. Jr.
J. B. Pierce'
Sue Wolbert
*Ronnie Olkowski
*William B. Giddings
*John Gillespie
*former members
_ CLARK PLANNING SERVICES
1100 N. Pollock Street- Kinston, N.C. 28501
Phone [phone]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
1
...Purpose of Study
1
...The Study Area
2
...Introduction
3
...Citizen Participation
3
CHAPTER II ANALYSIS OF CHANGE
...Population
8
...Impact of Seasonal Population
10
...Economy
10
...Existing Land Use
13
...Current Plans, Policies, and Regulations
22
...Significant Land Use Compatibility Problems
27
...Problems form Unplanned Development
30
...Areas Experiencing or Likely to Experience
Land Use Changes
31
CHAPTER III CONSTRAINTS TO DEVELOPMENT
32
...Introduction
32
...Water System
36
...Sanitary sewer
40
...Education
42
CHAPTER IV ESTIMATED GROWTH DEMAND
43
...Introduction
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...Population Growth
43
...Impact of Community Development
47
CHAPTER V DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND POLICY STATEMENTS
51
...Introduction
51
...Resource Protection Policies
57
......Areas of Environmental Concern
57
......Coastal Wetlands
57
......Estuarine Waters
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......Public Trust Areas
60
......Estuarine Shorelines
62
......Ocean Hazard Areas
64
......Public Water Supply Categories
64
......General
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......Constraints to Development
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...Resource Production and Management
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......Recreation
......Productive Agricultural Lands
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......Forestry
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...... Mining
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.....Commercial Fishing
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......Off -Road Vehicles
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...Economic and Community Development Policies
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.....Moderate Urban Growth Desired
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......Commitment to Providing Services to Development
..Redevelopment Policies
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......Commitment to State & Federal Programs
73
......Assistance to Channel Maintenance
and Beach Nurishment
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...• ..Energy Facility Siting and Development
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......Tourism, Beach, and Waterfront Access
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......Strip Commercial Development
...Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post Disaster Recovery,,
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and Evacuation Plans
Hazard Mitigation Plan
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......Storm
..Post Disaster Recovery
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CHAPTER VI LAND CLASSIFICATION
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..Introduction
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...Land Classifications
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REFERENCES
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APPENDIX
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TABLES
1... Population Trend.s--Havelock, MCAS Cherry
Point, Township 6, and Craven County 1940-1985
2... Annexation History 1975-85
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3... MCAS Cherry Point, Military & Civilian Population
1979 and 1985
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4... Local & Regional NARF k MCAS Cherry Point Off -Station
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Civilian Population Commuting Patterns, June 1986
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5... Existing Housing Types in Havelock and Extra-
territorial Jurisdiction, January 1986
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6... Total Value of Residential and Non -Residential
Construction, Havelock, N.C. 1982-May 1986
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7...Existing Land Use in Havelock and its Planning
Area --January 1986
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8... Housing Trends by Neighborhood Study Areas
1962, 1974, & 1986 (Less MCAS Cherry Point
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and Off -Station Military Housing)
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TABLES con't
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... Housing Trends 1962, 1974, & 1986, Havelock, N.C.
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10...
Havelock Residential Building Activity 1982-1985
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Growth in Water and Sewer Services, 1975 and 1985
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Havelock Water Distribution
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... Water Tap Fees
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... Water/Sewer System User Trends 1985-86
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... Sewer Tap Fees
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... Havelock Area School Enrollments
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... Population Projections, Havelock, Twp. 6,
and Craven County 1985-95
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... MCAS Cherry Point Military Housing Projections
for 1986-2000
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Projections of 1995 Acreages by Land Use in
Havelock and its Planning Area
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... Available Platted Lots or Approved Lots, Units,
and Spaces by Housing Types in Havelock and
its Extraterritorial Area, January 1986
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Changing Issues and Actions. Taken or Pending
to Address Them
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... Structures Effected by Flood Hazards, Havelock, N.C.
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... Structures in Hazard Areas Effected by
Major Hurricanes, Havelock, N.C.
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FIGURES
1... Percentage of Housing Stock by Type in
Havelock and the Extraterritorial Area 1962,
1974, and 1986
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2... Population Trends & Projections, Havelock, N.C.
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MAPS
1... Location of Havelock to the Region
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2... Havelock Planning Area follows
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3... Neighborhood Study Areas follows
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appended to the text
A-1... Existing Land Use, January 1986
A-2... Constraints to Development
A-3... Land Classification, 1986
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY HAVELOCK LAND USE PLAN UPDATE 1986
Introduction
This planning document is a comprehensive update of Havelock's 1981
and 1976 Land Use Plans that were also prepared in accordance with the
_North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act of 1974 and the Act's planning
guidelines. The guidelines have been revised somewhat since 1981, re-
quiring local governments to address more thoroughly local policies
effecting water quality and hurricane damage prevention. In addition, the
plan presents an analysis of changes in the man made and natural environ-
ment occuring during the last five years, addressing significant changes
in plans, policies, and regulations effecting the community now. Pro-
jections of desired and expected changes in the City are made in light of
locally adopted growth management policies.
Highlights of Major Changes
There were few major policy changes needed in this plan update.
However, a great deal of change has occured in Havelock during the last
five years. This is reflected in the following list of the more
significant changes that were examined in preparation of this update;
changes that may continue influencing Havelock for many more years.
1. The -Federal Emergency Management Agency published detailed flood
mapping and the City prepares to adopt a local ordinance so that
flood insurance can continue to be offered to Havelock.
2. The City funds Phase I- Water System Improvements to meet current
needs and better meet increasingly higher demands for new development
service.
3. The City funds Phase I - Sewer Improvements in order to increase
,II treatment capacity to keep pace with development service demands.
4. The Air Installations Compatible Use Zone Study for MCAS Cherry
ry Point is updated and amended reducing high level noise impacted
III residential areas. The City accepts noise factors but does not
adopt recommended accident potential zone recommendations.
nS. The City amends Water/Sewer Rates to place more emphasis on creating
fund balances to help raise monies for needed systems improvements.
6. The City amends Water/Sewer Tap Fees upward, better reflecting true
costs created by new development for systems operation, maintenance,
reserve capacity, and future improvement needs.
D 7. The City extended its extraterritorial jurisdiction, increasing the
area under City zoning, subdivision, and related land use controls.
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8. Priority for the Havelock By -Pass slips by five years. The 1986
Department of Transportation TIP schedules right-of-way acquisition
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9. Croatan National Forest 2005 - Management Plan is published, clearly
indicating the forest management; recreational policies in effect for
Havelock's major neighboring land use.
10. There is a sharp increase in Townhouse/Condominimum development, moving
from 11 to 19% of all housing stock. If these trends continue, re-
sidential development may not have to spread out as much as it would
if single-family housing were to continue dominating the market.
11. The good health and increased mission of MCAS Cherry Point is reflected
in increased local development. The previous plan was prepare under a
period of stable but reduced military activity at Cherry Point.
12. Havelock's Community Appearance Commission becomes active and people
seem to be more aware of how good community asthetics positively
effect quality of life.
13. Craven County Tourism Development Authority is created and the
potential for increased tourism business related to MCAS Cherry
Point and the Croatan National Forest is recognized.
14. Recreation improvements increase sharply as a result of City's Sub-
division Ordinance Provisions for land dedication or fee in lieu of
dedication.
15. The City commissioned the Preliminary Engineering Report on the Mc -
Cotter Drainage Basin, which is published in October 1984. It re-
commends a major drainage plan for East Havelock to help solve serious
local flooding problems.
16. Increased public awareness of drainage problems caused by new deve-
lopment could translate to support for funding major drainage programs
and adoption of developer impact fees.
17. Sedimentation/Erosion Control Ordinance enforcement authority is taken
back by the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Comm-
unity Development over enforcement questions raised concerning the
Woodhaven Street extension across Joe's Branch.
Population, Economy, and Land Use Changes
The last detailed land use and development analysis for Havelock was
presented in the 1976 CAMA Plan. Because of the substantial community
growth experienced during the last five years, this plan update includes
a completely updated examination of land use changes and accompanying
large scale mapping.
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Population. Havelock's population was estimated at 21,6001/ in 1985,
up 3,882 over the 1980 Census figure of 17,718. The non-MCAS Cherry Point
portion of this increase was 3,673 which translates into an average annual
increase of 735 people. The total off -station Havelock population increased
from 4,627 to 8,300 in five years. By the year 1995, if the City can continue
providing needed water, sewer, and other basic public services to keep pace
with demand, population is expected to reach 13,800. Therefore, the plan update
afforded an opportunity for a reexamination of growth management policies and
utilities services capacities to sustain a projected ten year addition of 5,500
more people and projected conversion of 1,167 acres of undeveloped land into
various land use categories.
Economy. Havelock's economic well-being continues to depend on the
continued stability of employment, both military and civilian, at the Cherry
Point Air Station and the Naval Air Re -work Facility (NARF). Military payroll
for 1985, at Cherry Point was over 300 million dollars. Civilian payroll
added another 147 million to the area's economy. Of 5,779 civilians working
on -station, 957 reside in Havelock. Although it is difficult to project, the
near future outlook for Cherry Point seems very stable with probably some
increase in its mission given the emphasis placed on a strong national military
posture.
Nearly all of the -rest of Havelock's principally service and construction
industry with over 500 local business enterprises is in good condition and
growing.
Land Use. In Havelock and its planning area, between 1976 and 1986,
nearly 1,000 acres (one and two-thirds square miles) of land area has been
converted from forest and field into streets, houses, new businesses, active
recreation lands, and other land uses associated with a growing suburban
u community.
The January 1986, land use survey revealed 3,652 housing units in
Havelock and its planning area, finding 1,626 more than were in place in 1974.
The survey also found that 19 percent of Havelock's housing was in townhomes,
apartments, and condominiums, up from 13 percent in 1974, but that single-
family detached houses on individual lots ar_e still preferred by most buyers
with 65 percent of all housing being of this style. Finally, the survey
found 591 mobile homes,-46 more than 1974, but comprising only 16
percent of all units, down from 27 percent in 1974.
Development of retail and other service industry businesses has also
ry been brisk. The four and a half mile long "downtown" commercial strip along
U.S. Highway 70 is filling in rapidly. During the past twelve years the
number of establishments has more than doubled to over 500. The last six
years has seen the building of East Plaza, Westbrook Shopping Center, Cherry
Plaza and others;along with two motels and a third now under construction.
By the year 1995; another 121 acres of land will be needed for commercial
land use activities. Because vacant frontage along U.S. 70 is dwindling
redevelopment of marginal older businesses sites with more efficient site
i+} 1/ N. C. Office of Management and Budget population estimate including
annexations through July 1, 1984.
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useage is expected to occur. In addition; some neighborhood service business
is expected to occur in the NC 101 and McCotter Boulevard vicinity.
Constraints To Development
Havelock still has significant natural and man-made contraints to
its continued expansion. Although for the ten-year planning period
adequate room is available within the planning area to accomodate the
anticipated need for 1,167 acres of new development space, the City
is faced with longer term growth restrictions that must be planned for.
The major constraints are virtually unchanged from those described
in earlier plans; they are: 1) high ground water table and poorly drained
soils, 2) limiting bounds of Croatan Natural Forest, 3) MCAS Cherry Point
lands, 4) the high noise and accident potential zones depicted in the Air
Installations compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) program, and 5) sensitive natural
lands generally within the 100-year flood plains of area creeks.
This plan update has provided a more accurate mapping of two of these
constraints, inorder to provide better information for local land use
planning, there are: (1) the 100 year -flood plains and floodways of Slocum
and Hancock Creek are now shown reflecting 1985, Flood Insurance Rate Maps
and Floodway Boundary Maps published by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; (2) secondly, the 1981 Updated
Air Installations Compatible Use Zone study's delimited high hazard noise
and accident potential zones have been'added to the map. Both of these
mappings were also used in preparation of the Land Classification Map
update, thereby more clearly showing which sensitive areas will be better
protected from new development.
Public Participation in Policy Development
Included in the plan update was an extensive community attitude survey
of residents concerns and awareness of community services, environmental
issues, and development issues. This survey occurred ten years following
Havelock's first CAMA Plan preparation when a nearly identical survey of
the communities residents was undertaken. Comparisons of the highly
publicized second survey with the first one was a major plus in focusing
the attention of the City Planning Board and City Commissioners on eval-
uating past performance in addressing local land use issues. These
issues were closely examined in developing the ten year plan. This up-
date was especially important to these boards because only one Planning
Board member and the Mayor from the current administration had been in-
volved with developing the first plan and there was little local satis-
faction nor use of the update that was prepared and adopted in 1981.
The plan update was -prepared by the planner working closely with
the Planning Board and City staff and with input from the Craven County
Planning Director, MCAS Cherry Point officials, Craven County Emergency
Preparedness Coordinator, National Forest Service, the Chamber of Commerce
and numerous other local, state, and federal agencies.
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Policies and Growth Management Decisions for the Next Ten Years
Lj Regarding the number one local issue of public concern --- poor
drainage --- there was a great deal of debate. Local officials are ex-
pected to consider during the next five years a combination of assessment
tax districts and developer impact fees for making system -wide drainage
improvements in the McCotter Canal and East Prong of Slocum Creek drainage
basins. Monies from these sources could then be used to help finance
improved drainage of large sections of East Havelock that experience very
serious localized flooding during heavy rain storms. The preliminary
drainage plan recommending these improvements was published in October 1984,
how implementing that plan would effect pollution of Slocum and Hancock
Creeks was not evaluated in this plan update. However, related to the
draining issue in East Havelock, this plan proposes with the exception of
limited potential commercial development along U.S. 70 between Havelock
and the proposed U.S. 70 bypass, to stop development at the McCotter Canal
and the Croatan National Forest boundary. If substantial development does
occur east of McCotter Canal, a twenty -fold increase in storm -water runoff
rates would be expected over current levels.
Land Use Controls. The Havelock Board of Commissioners and Planning
Board will continue to use the City's existing zoning and sub -division re-
gulations to manage development within the City's jurisdiction. No major
changes in basic zoning regulations or patterns are projected, nor con-
sidered necessary during the ten year planning period. Two zoning topics
were addressed during the preparation of this plan that will effect local
development policy and environmental issues. Firstly, the City adopted a
reduction by one=third its requirements for paved off-street parking space
in non-residential development. This will provide a long term reduction
in required undeveloped land conversion and reduce storm-water.runoff.
Secondly, local officials are exprected to adopt and enforce flood plain
zoning regulations later this year.
Hurricane Storm Hazards. The policies addressing the hurricane
storm hazard mitigation and post disaster recovery issue were addressed
in the 1981 Plan. However, this update endorses policies addressed in the
Craven County Hurricane Evacuation Mitigation and Post -Disaster Reconstruction
Plan prepared by George Eichler & Associates, Inc. June 1984, as it pertains
to Township 6 and Havelock. Furthermore,, as mentioned, the City intends to
adopt a Flood Plain Zoning Ordinance in late 1986. Thereafter enforcing con-
struction/permit regulations under the FEMA Regular Insurance Program. Be-
cause of Havelock's limited water front exposure, these regulations will be
a major part.of the City's post disaster re -building policy. Flood proofing
or elevation of non-residential construction and elevation of residential
construction above the 100-year flood levels, plus restrictions on filling
or development in floodways will provide a significantly higher level of
protection of properties subject to flooding or destruction during a
hurricane disaster. The other important aspect of this policy is to continue
working with the Craven County Emergency Management Office and Cherry Point
in coordinating disaster preparedness, emergency operations, and post disaster
recovery.
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Major Land Classification Changes
At least four events necessitated changes in the City's Land
Classification Map adopted in 1981. These were: (1) substantial residential
growth,. occuring with annexation of nearly a square mile of developing
lands, (2) extension of the City's extraterritorial limits to include lands
previously covered under the Craven County CAMA Plan (1982 update),
(3) publication of accurate flood plain information which has influenced
accurate Conservation Class mapping of wetlands and waterways, and
(4) publication of the 2005 Croatan National Forest Management Plan.
Developed class. There is an increase of 631 acres in the developed
classification resulting from expansion of city water and sewer services
associated largely with developer petitioned annexations.
Transition class. Approximately 2,000 acres of land was added to the
City's planning jurisdiction in 1982,by the extension of the City's extra-
territorial jurisdiction. Also, five (5) sub -categories of the transition
classification have been defined and mapped to better reflect projected
development types and densities and planned utility service extensions with
future annexations. These sub -classes include: (1) R-L Residential low
density with average lot sizes above 15,000 square feet; (2) R-M Residential
with lot sizes averaging 10,000-15,000 square feet, (3) R-M-H Residential
with average lot sizes from 5,000-10,000 square feet, (4) C-C Commercial
Cluster, and (5) L-I, Light Industrial. -
Rural class. With the expansion of developed and transition lands there
is a much reduced projection for needed rural classification.
Community class. There were no community classifications shown in either
the earlier plan or this update.
Conservation class.
One major change in the conservation classification
category resulted from more accurate mapping of the 100-year flood plain.
Secondly, approximately 1,300 acres of Croatan National Forest was added to
the conservation classification and removed from the rural classification.
Summary
In conclusion, this plan update reflects local desires for continuing
Havelock's progress in growth with concern for protecting the natural and man-
made environment. The policies, plans and regulations currently in place and those
under consideration as implementation strategies provide adequate protection of
Areas of Environmental Concern. Finally, examples of policies and implementation
strategies that will further the goal of contributing to the environmental
integrity of coastal lands included in this -plan that were not previously adopted
are: 1)change of approximately 1,000 acres of Croatan National Forest located
within Havelock's extraterritorial area into the conservation from the rural
land classification category, 2) proposed adoption of a Flood Plain Zoning
Ordinance in conformance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's
regular insurance program, 3)adoption of an amendment to the City's zoning
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ordinance requiring one-third less paved parking for commercial land use
development, which will reduce stormwater runoff intensity, 4)improved
access to the estuarine waters of Slocum Creek and a preliminary greenway/
trail plan strategy, and finally 5)encouraging new development in Western
Havelock where fewer problems occur from high ground water tables and poor
surface drainage.
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE OF STUDY
The City of Havelock prepared a Land Use Plan in 1976 and updated it in
1981 in response to the Coastal Area Management Act, passed by the North
Carolina Legislature in 1974. The purpose and intent of the act is best
described in Section .0101"Introduction to Land Use Planning" Subchapter
7B - Land Use Planning Guidelines (as amended 06/17/85):
.0101 Introduction
(a) The Coastal Area Management Act of 1974 establishes a
cooperative program of coastal area management between
local governments and the state. Land use planning lies
at the center of local government's involvement, as it
gives the local leaders an opportunity and responsibility
to establish and enforce policies to guide the development
of their community.
(b) The purpose of these state guidelines is to assist local
governments in each of the 20 coastal counties with the
preparation of their own individual land use plans. Each
county and the municipalities within the coastal counties
are encouraged to develop a plan which reflects the desires,
needs and best judgement of its citizens. The land use
plans prepared under these guidelines, when considered
together, form the basis for "a comprehensive plan for the
protection, preservation, orderly development and management
of the coastal area of North Carolina," which is the primary
objective of the Coastal Area Management ACt of 1974.
Further in the guidelines in Section .0201 (c), the heart of why
North Carolina communities and counties need to prepare land use plans
is described.
.0201 Introduction
(c) Local governments, through the land use planning process,
address issues and adopt policies that guide the development
of their community. Many decisions affecting development are
made by other levels of government, and local policies must
take account of and coincide with established state and
federal policies. Most decisions, however, are primarily of
local concern. By carefully and explicitly addressing these
issues, other levels of government will follow local policies
that deal with these issues. Policies which consider the type
of development to be encouraged, the density and patterns of
development, and the methods of providing beach access are
example's of these local policy decisions.
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More significant even that the "requirement" that communities prepare
Land Use Plan every five years is the uses that are made of the local plans
once they have been completed. In the publication, The Impact of State
Regulation of Coastal Land in North Carolina, prepared by Charles D. Liner
of the Institute of Government at Chapel Hill, he noted the impact of local
land use plans on state and federal decisions:
...Land -use plans have a potential effect on (local) land use because:
(a) CAMA Permits may not be issued for development that is
inconsistent with land -use plans (since CAMA permits are
required only in AECs, this effect is limited to land
within AECs).
(b) Local ordinances and regulations that apply to AECs must
be consistent with the land -use plan; local ordinances and
regulations affecting land outside AECs are subject to
review by the Coastal Resources Commission, which is
authorized to recommend modifications to the local government.
(c) Federal actions involving grants, licenses, permits, and
development projects must be consistent with local land -
use plans, as required by Section 307 of the FCZMA.
(d) In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order Number 15,
certain state agency actions and policies must be consistent
with land -use plans.
THE STUDY AREA
The City of Havelock is Coastal (as shown in Map 1) near the south-
eastern edge of Craven County and within the southeastern Coastal plain
of North Carolina.
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Previously described in the first two CAMA Plans for Havelock, the
City has two "planning areas". Both include the City of Havelock plus.
lands lying beyond the corporate limits. Map 2 shows these planning areas.
One of them is unchanged since preparation of the earlier CAMA Plans.
It is the 10.09 square miles of land included in the City's projected sewerage
facilities planning area to the year 1995. Officially referred to as the "201
Wastewater Facilities Planning Area," it is also called the "201 Planning Area".
The engineering firm of Moore -Gardner Associates prepared the 201 Plan for
Havelock in 1973. That plan and facilities designed within its framework are
used by the City and -the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
in judging funding decisions for improvements or expansion of the city's
wastewater treatment systems.
The second planning area, referred to as the City's extraterritorial
area, has changed since the 1981 CAMA Plan update was published. The City
extended the extraterritorial area in 1982 westward by a mile.up to the Hick-
man Hills community along both sides of U.S. 70 West. This area includes the
developing Westbrook Subdivision and shopping center area and the Connor Manu-
facturing Company. The extended jurisdiciion also includes about 1,000 more
acres of Croatan National Forest to the west and south of Havelock. It was
also extended over a mile along N. C. 101 toward Harlowe.
Within these areas the Cit 's.zonin , subdivision regulations, and
y g g ,
building code enforcement programs were put into effect. Craven County also
i� administers state building codes and subdivision regulations, but does not
�1 have zoning regulations.
For the purposes of this plan, with the exception of MCAS Cherry Point,
the City of Havelock and its extraterritorial jurisdiction is the planning
area for which data collection, and analysis and plans and policies have been
updated.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Successful planning for any unit of local government must include the
involvement of the citizens for which the plan is being prepared. The
necessity of citizen participation in the planning process is recognized by
the State of North Carolina and is, therefore, one of the requirements of
the Land Use Planning Guidelines of the CAMA Act.
There are various forms citizen participation can take. Some are
more successful t)an others.
The City of Havelock was fortunate to have developed an extensive
program of public awareness about land use planning and development
issues in preparation of the 1976 CAMA Plan. The house to house survey of
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nearly 50 percent (50%) of Township 6 off -station residents was very
helpful to the Citizens Advisory Committee and Planning Board in gauging
local public opinions about how Havelock should develop as a community in
the future.
Because ten years had passed since that first opinion survey, Clark
Planning Services (CPS) personnel discussed with the Planning Board whether
to repeat the survey as part of the plan update. The Planning Board members
agreed that some form of opinion survey --asking the same or similar questions,
would provide an objective comparison of the issues believed important then
and now. A follow-up survey would help the board explain just how well the
City's development had matched earlier expectations, providing perhaps more
insight in deciding how much emphasis should be placed on the various deve-
lopment issues and policies that would evolve into this futuristic plan.
What form should the survey take? Should it be conducted the same
as before? What about including the on -station military residents since
the City's population does include them now? Were all of the earlier survey
instrument's questions useful or relevant? How could the survey instru-
ment be improved? These and other questions were discussed with the
Planning Board at their regular meetings in November and December 1985.
During the Planning Board's discussion of these and other related
questions some members expressed concern that.it would be difficult for
them to conduct a survey as before without substantial help from, say
another active Citizen's Advisory Committee that would need to be created
for the task. Others felt that a sample survey, scientifically administered
by telephone or with in -person interviews might provide a better, if not
easier or quicker, means of surveying. The Planning Board members decided they
would have CPS repeat the ealier survey following agreed to.revisions.
Additionally, CPS was to look into several methods of conducting the survey
within Havelock and the extraterritorial planning area, developing a schedule
for conducting it, and provide information to the public about the survey
before it is conducted. Finally, the survey results would be shared with the
public through local media. The whole experience would increase the likeli-
hood that Havelock's Land Use Plan would be prepared with a maximum of public
participation.
Therefore, in an effort to determine local opinion about planning and
development, Clark Planning Services engaged the assistance of Behavior
Research Associates, Kinston,North Carolina,a professional opinion surveying
company to conduct a random -cluster sample survey of households throughout
the City and extraterritorial area. The survey was conducted in February 19861.
The survey team used 136 personnel interviews and 75 telephone interviews.
The survey contained questions about the respondents personal characteristics
and questions regarding planning, land use controls, public facilities, and
growth. A copy of the survey and summary data collected is included in the
appendices of this plan.
1/ Behavior Research Associates, George M. Britton, PhD., Director
Kinston, NC, February 2-6, 1986.
T

Results of the Survey
The following summary analysis of the opinion survey is from a
report prepared by Behavior_ Research Associates.
"An attempt was made to sample each residential
area and to randomly select the households to
be included in the survey. A clustered,
focused sample was utilized in order to assure
that the sample was indeed representative of
Havelock and surrounding planning jursidiction
areas.
Many ancillary remarks were made and noted.
The interviewers were instructed to present
their questions/statements and to make note
of any ancillary remarks. The remarks were
discussed and presented as part of this
report as attachments to each page of the
survey instrument.
Our survey team was well received by the
community. We were welcomed in almost
every instance with a friendly willingness
to cooperate. Those persons interviewed
seemed grateful that the Havelock Planning
Board was interested in their input."
How large should Havelock be 10 years from now? Seventy-seven
percent (77%) of the respondents favored some increase to a substantial
amount of growth for Havelock. Many of those same respondents were some
of the seventy-nine percent (79%) who felt there should be more business
development (shopping opportunities) in Havelock. The interviewers fre-
quently heard people say a shopping mall would be desirable. At the same
time however, a significant 75 percent believed the City "must" control
growth to allow services to keep pace. Furthermore, this issue. . . .
"frequently set off an elaboration on what was perceived as "growth pains":
development in swamps, overcrowding in the schools, traffic problems at 7 am
and 4 pm, drainage, etc.
Planning was perceived by 71 percent of respondents to be a help in
dealing with problems of City growth, because. . . "many perceived Havelock
to be growing randomly without plan or purpose."
The natural environment of the area was believed an important asset to
the community. Even with a long standing public desire to attract more private
industry for economic stability, 85 percent believed an environmental impact
statement should be required first. Likewise, 69 percent want to protect the
Croatan National Forest from more development. Judging too, from the knowledge
most respondents had of the problems development in "swamps" particularly in
5

The Havelock Progress, Thursday, February 13, 1986 -5
City seeks ideas
of future usage
For the second time in a decade
residents of Havelock are being
asked what they like and dislike
'about the community, what they
'want it to be in the future and.
how to best attain those goals.
In 1976 almost 50 per cent of
those: residences returned' their
surveys, listing their likes and
dislikes, desires and fears. Those
results were implemented into a
land use planning and develop-
ment . by the Citizens Advisory
committee. The forms' were
distributed by Boy Scout
organizations and included a
complete sampling of all residen-.
tial units.
This time, according to Robert
Clark-, now principal planner of
Clark's Planning Cervices, the
sampling will be done in the form
of an opinion survey, either in
person or by telephone, to a
cross-section of residents. Clark
in the initial survey was employed
with a state agency in
Washington, N.C. and since has
left state employment to form his
private firm. He is still working
with the Havelock .Planning
Board.
"Comparng the results from
this opinion survey from a similar
one done 10 years ago should
prove interesting for all those in-
volved," he said. "Rarely do
communities make the time or
direct the effort to formally ask
people what they think about city
services and where -how they feel
the town should change in years
to come."
"The public forums that
follow the survey should be very
helpful to me and the Planning
board in reommending local and
state policies or programs to ad-
dress the.issues that are impor-
tant."
The 1986 survey will be similar
to the one conducted in 1975 ex-
cept it will be done in a sampling
of 10 per cent of the in -city and
extra -territorial residents. Clark
said it would be. telephonic. and
in -person interviews of major age .
groups (the elderly, middle-aged
and younger adults). He said the
-survey would also obtain
responses from military, non-
military, retired people, males
and females and would be
grouped for comparisons.
• The survey will be conducted
this month and during March
with public forums scheduled for
March to discuss the survey
results and examine the identified
issues. Finally Clark and his peo-
ple will prepare a summary of the '
issues and alternative policy
statements for the Planning
board. The Planning board will
select the most appropriate
means for implementing the
policy recommendations.
According to the schedule,
during April a second public
forum will be held to discuss the
existing and possible amend-
ments to the Land Classification
plan and Land Development plan
before*the proposed plan is sub-
mitted to the board of commis-
sioners. Then in May a final
public hearing will be held jointly
by the Planning board and the ci-
ty board before adopting the
CAMA plan update.
Clark's data on the 1975 survey
shows 842 citizens, or citizens'
homes, responded to the study.
Of these 530 lived within the city
limits, 257 lived in the extrater-
ritorial limits, and there were 55
"other".
The bulk of the returns were
submitted in the age categories of
18 to 54. Of these 179 were bet-
ween 18-24, 193 were between
25-34, 208 were between 35-44
and 183 were between 45-54.
Owners of homes were 543 while
118 were renters. The military
responders were 347 with 183
employed in civil service, 114
were in business service -support
and 108 were retired. Of those
answering, 232 had lived in the
community less than two years,
135 had lived here 24 years, 125
here for 4.6 years, 139 6-10 years
and 178 more than 10 years.
For services offered by the.
community 23.6 per _cent said
they thought the Rescue Squad
offered excellent services, 15.4
per cent thought the same for lire
protection. Of the 22 categories,
these two were the only ones
rating double digits in excellence.
Garbage and sanitation nudged
the public schools for third and
fourth place, 8.9 and 8.1 per
cent.
For facilities only three
categories received double digits
in the excellence category. gar-
bage and rescue tying at 14.3 per
cent with fire protection ranking
third at 11 per cent.
'Very poor" rankings in the
services category scored several in
the double digits category: storm
drainage led the list with 24.5,
adult recreation programs, 23.6;
sewage, 22.6, commercial air-
port, 22.4; medical services, 21.5;
and teenage recreation, 18.8.
Ranking "very poor" in terms
of racilities were almost the same
ones.
The 1975 survey found most
thought the community's ap-
pearance was good, 26.0 or
average, 42.3; thought city rela-
tions with the county were god,
21.3 or average, 41.1 and rela-
tions with Cherry Pont were
good. 36.5 or average, 28.5

East Havelock, was causing in localized flooding problems, it seems reasonable
to conclude that many do not feel it appropriate to allow more development in
these areas to further add to poor drainage problems.
The Planning Board felt the survey was a good lesson in need for continuing
public involvement in the planning process; because although the survey re-
vealed a significant percentage perceived the city to be growing hapazardly,
members felt the city "was" largely planned, especially since the mid '70's
when the 201 Facilities Plan and first CAMA Plan were prepared. Furthermore,
most of the development of subdivisions, townhouses, and apartments were in
compliance with street design controls contained in the City's zoning and
subdivision regulations. The members also believed the City and developers
were responsible, that the City has little choice but to deal with development
in areas of poor drainage because there is so little room for Havelock to grow
otherwise.
In a sense, both views are correct. The City has been progressive in its
planning and regulations of development. As a new community with rapid growth
a number of clearly modern regulations are in effect in Havelock's planning
area, such as: planned development regulations, recreation land dedication
or fees in lieu of dedication to provide adequate recreational opportunities
as development occurs, and limiting driveway cuts on thoroughfares like
McCotter Boulevard as new subdivisons are laid out.
However, because Havelock has grown up so quickly, sandwiched between
MCAS Cherry Point and Croatan National Forest, and generally limited to having
soils with high ground water levels in most areas, the City has problems that
must be accomodated to some degree and not necessarily totally solved
(i.e., poor.drainage).
Major traffic congestion along U.S. 70 is not an easily solved problem
either. One possible solution to alleviating much of this problem would be
with the construction of a by-pass as called for in the Havelock Thoroughfare
Plan (1977). The survey respondents were asked about whether the N. C. De-
partment of Transportation should develop the by-pass. Interestingly, the
respondents were strongly split on this one. Forty-six percent (46%)
favored the by-pass and thirty-eight percent (38%) were against it. Those
against generally offered two reasons for their opposition. They either
feared loss of "beach business" traffic to Havelock's established businesses
or they saw a major loss of Croatan National Forest as negative points.
The City's drinking water was rated very low by those surveyed.
"The interview team was frequently subjected
to samples of rust or muddy colored water
with a distinct taste."
Overall the survey found the public was well informed of community
issues and felt much the same about the city as those who responded to the
1976 opinion survey. In general, the survey was very well received and re-
cognized as a tool the City officials would use in planning future growth.
1.1

In addition to the survey, people in the Havelock area were exposed to
the planning process through excellent media coverage from January through
December 1986, with articles on land use issues and progress reports on
plan preparation. A half dozen articles about the land use plan appeared
in the Havelock Progress or the Sun Journal, Havelock Edition.
And furthermore, the Planning Board held a public forum on April 1,
1986, and met in open joint session with the Board of Commissioners on
the 25th of August and September 22, 1986.
Finally, the Board of Commissioners held an advertised public hearing
on December 8, 1986, prior to adopting the plan.
Throughout the rest of this document, an attempt will be made to
describe how the survey results and other factors important to developing
the plan update will mold a rationale set of policies for managing Havelock`s
development during the coming ten years.
7

CHAPTER II
ANALYSIS OF CHANGE
Basic to the CAMA planning process is the required examination of
changes that have occurred since the 1981 CAMA Plan was prepared. This
updating has afforded an opportunity to re-examine previously identified
land use issues, development policies, and short-range projections with
five years of hindsight.
Largely, this chapter summarizes recent changes in population,
economy, and land use patterns as indicators of how Havelock's resources
(its people, natural and built environment), are changing; giving basic
information for projecting future changes and developing local policies
that help direct wise land use managment choices.
As will be seen in the following pages, people are coming to Havelock
!' at a quickening pace, the economic base is still strongly linked to MCAS
Cherry Point, residential development is occuring with a quick pace in
response to a demand for new housing, and the U.S. 70 commercial strip.is
filling in with service related businesses.
POPULATION
Table 1 shows population growth trends for Havelock, MCAS Cherry
Point, Township 6, and Craven County from 1940 to 1985. As reported
n in previous plans, the area has had continuing population increases
u since MCAS Cherry Point was developed in the early 1940's. While the
1981 CAMA Plan indicated Havelock's population growth rate had slowed
somewhat following a 3 percent average annual rise for the preceding
ten years, the last five years very clearly show a return to rapid
population growth for Havelock with a 79.4 percent increase in the
off -station resident population.
Table 2, Annexation History was prepared to show that the last
five years have added approximately 531 acres to the City, but only
266 of the 3,673 increase in Havelock's population was attributed to
annexation of existing populations. Therefore, the City experienced
a 73.6 percent real increase.
Craven County too, has experienced an 8.3 percent growth in
population in the last five years, adding 5,912 people. Significantly
though, Havelock's 3,407 new population growth represents 57.6 percent
of the County's increase.

n
Table 1 . . . Population Trends - Havelock, MCAS Cherry Point,
Township 6, and Craven County 1940-1985
V - a
MCAS
*Havelock
Township
Craven
Year
Havelock
Cherry Point
Cherry Point
6
County
1940
100
623
31,298
1950
1,500
10,000
11,500
11,695
48,823
19601/
2,433
18,053
58,773
19701/
3,012
20,798
62,554
19801/
(4,627 +
13,091) =
17,718
21,963
71,043
1985-Z/
(8,300 +
13,300 =
21,600
25,843
76,955
Sources: 1/ U.S. Census of Population 1960, '70, and '80
2/ N. C. Office of State Budget & Management; other estimates by Clark
Planning Services, Kinston, NC based -on analysis of City utility
records, windshield survey, data supplied by the Facilities Development
Department, MCAS Cherry Point.
* The City of Havelock annexed MCAS Cherry Point and off -station
military housing on December 28, 1979, adding 13,091 military
personnel and dependents to the City's population.
With MCAS Cherry Point's resident population estimated at 13,300 in 1985,
Havelock's total population has risen from 17,718 in 1980, to 21,600 in 1985.
Under such rapid change it's no wonder some people who where surveyed
were concerned development of Havelock may be out of control.
What has fueled such rapid population increases for Havelock is the in-
creasing level of activity and personnel loadings both military and civilian at
MCAS Cherry Point. Table 3 further illustrates this relationship. The total
military and civilian personnel associated with the air station and NARF in-
creased by 5,493 from 23,791 to 29,284 between 1979 and 1985.
Table 4 was included to show how significant the air station's employ-
ment is to Havelock and;the region. According to the information supplied
by the Facilities Development Department, MCAS Cherry Point, in June 1986,
there were 957 civilians working on station who listed Havelock as their place
of residence. Interestingly too, 1,431 reside in New Bern with another
745 commuting from the close by City of New Port.
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Table 2 .
. . Annexation
History 1975-1985,
Number of
Est. Area in
Housing
Areas
Acres
Population
Units
1975
8
238
237
61
197
1977
.1978
1
69
0
0
1979
1
5,000
17,500
2,617
1980
10
139
0
0
1981
2
20
0
0
1982
14
279
171
96
1983
6
159
4
66
U
�J 1984
3
27
11
7
1985
5
46
80
39
Total
1975-85
50
5,976
18,003
2,886
U ..
Source: Annual Boundary and Annexation Surveys, 1975-85 filed with
the U.S. Bureau of the Census; Havelock City Clerk's Office
0
IMPACT OF SEASONAL POPULATION
There is no appreciable seasonal population in Havelock or its
planning areas and none is anticipated in the ten year planning period.
Beach and resort communities of Morehead, Beaufort, Emerald Isle vicinities
receive seasonal population impacts. The 304 motel rooms in Havelock
principally serve the visitors and temporary transfer personnel to Cherry
Point. There are no time-sharing units, nor fishing/hunting camps within
the jursidiction.
1i ECONOMY
L) Obviously the socio-economic health of Havelock, Craven County and
much of the region is dependent on the level of activities, military per-
sonnel and civilian employment, at MCAS Cherry Point.
Military payroll for 1985, at Cherry Point was over 300 million dollars.
Civilian payroll added another 147 million to the area's economy. Although
it is difficult to project, the near future outlook for Cherry Point seems
very stable with probably some increase in its mission given the recent emphasis
placed on a strong national military posture.
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Table 3 MCAS Cherry Point Military & Civilian Population
1979, 1985
19791/
1985�/
Change
%
MCAS Cherry Point,
NARF & Hospital
Military
8,291
11,966
3,675
44.3%
Civilian
4,500
4,980
480
10.6%
Dependents
11,000
12,338
1,338
12.2%
Total
23,791
29,284
5,493
23%
*includes 2d MAW, Cherry Point (9,809) plus NARF (94), and Naval Hospital (269)
1/ Cherry Point Master Plan (1980), estimates by public relations personnel
2/ Fact Sheet, Marine Corps Air Bases Eastern Area, updated June 1985,
Management Assistance Office
Table 4 . . . Local & Regional NARF & MCAS Cherry Point Off -Station
Civilian Population Commuting Patterns, June 1986
Selected Cities
Civilian
Counties
Civilian
Employees
Employees
New Bern
1,431
Craven
2,818
HAVELOCK
957
Carteret
1,766
New Port
745
Onslow
419
Morehead City
395
Pamlico
252
Beaufort
337
Jones
102
Jacksonville
180
Lenoir
45
Swansboro
135
Beaufort
37
All other towns
1,317
All others
58
total
5,497
Source: MCAS, Cherry Point, Facilities Development Department, June 13, 1986
11

TABLE 5 .Existing
Housing
Types in Havelock
and Extraterrritorial Jurisdiction, January
1986
Multi -Family
Single
Mobile
(Apts, Townhomes,
Total
Family
Homes
Condominiums)
Units
Havelock (inside 1/
City limits) 1,627
345
682
2,654
Within
'Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction 736 246 16 998
Total
Planning Area 2,363 591 698 3,652
Clark Planning Services, windshield survey January, 1986
1/ City limits as of January 1, 1986, not including MCAS Cherry Point or
off -station housing (i. e., Fort Macon Village, Slocum Village)
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I
Building activity is another indicator of economic health. During the
last several years increases in housing and non-residential building
construction have placed the city in the top twenty-five in North Carolina
cities. Table 6 shows the total value of building construction for Havelock
from 1982-1986.}
Table 6 . . .
Total Value of Residential and Non -Residential
Construction
Havelock, North
Carolina 1982-May 1986
n
11
$ Value
$ Value
$
Value
Residential
Non -Residential
Total
1982
$ 8,702,931
$ 1,215,906
$
9,918,837
1983
$ 9,040,697
$ 2,094,419
$
11,135,116
1984
$ 3,288,875
$ 4,385,718
$
7,674,593
1985
$
8,183,485
1986 (5 mos.)
$
5,156,631
Total
$
42,068,662
Source: Havelock Building Inspections Department
Development of retail and other service industry businesses has also
been brisk. The four and a half mile long "downtown" commercial strip along
U.S. Highway 70 is filling in rapidly. During the past twelve years the
number of establishments has more than doubled to over 500. The last six
years has seen the building of East Plaza, Westbrook Shopping Center, Cherry
Plaza and others along with two motels and a third now under construction.
EXISTING LAND USE
The'last detailed land use and development analysis for.Havelock was
presented in the 1976 CAMA Plan. Because of the substantial community
growth experienced during the last five years this plan update includes
a completely updated examination of land use changes and accompanying
large scale mapping.
13

PI
Westbrook Subdivision. . .This house site is filled to create positive
drainage from the lot. The City's Subdivision Regulations discourage
total tree clearance in new housing developments.
Single family detached site -built homes represent 65 percent of Havelock's
housing.

The following pages contain an analysis of existing land use in Havelock
and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The analysis was made from the results
of a "windshield survey" conducted by Clark Planning Services at various times
in December 1985, and January 1986. The survey was intended to inventory
existing development and identify: 1) significant land use compatibility
problems; 2) major problems which have resulted from unplanned development
which may have implications for future land usage; and 3) areas experiencing
or likely to experience changes in predominant land use.
Prior to conducting the survey, it was determined that land uses would
be identified under eight categories. . .residential, commercial, industrial,
government/institutional, recreation, undeveloped, forest, and barren or
cleared lands. In order to assess housing types, residential uses were class-
ified into single-family, detached, mobile homes, and multi -family (included
townhouses, apartments, and condominiums). These various land use patterns are
depicted on Map A-1, Existing Land Use Map, which is provided as a foldout in
the back pocket to this document.
Table 7. . . Existing Land Use in Havelock
and its Planning Area - January 1986
1986
i of
Land Use
Acerage
Developed
Total
Residential
1270.8
48.2
16.4
Commercial
(inc. office space)
278.0
10.5
3.7
Industrial
25.0
0.9
0.3
Transportation,
Communiciations &
Utilities
684.8
25.9
8.8
Government &
Institutional
154.6
5.9
2.0
Cultural,
Entertainment,
& Recreation
223.0
8.5
2.9
Total Development
2636.2
100%
34.0
Croatan National
Forest
1452.0
-
18.7
Restricted Wetlands
& Water
600.0
-
7.7
Other Undeveloped
Lands
3071.8
-
39.6
Total Undeveloped
Lands 5123.8 - 66.0
Total Planning Area 7760.0 - 100.0
Source: Clark Planning Services, Land Use Survey, January 1986
14

Table 7, identifies land use by acreage in the planning area. Approx-
imately 34 percent of the 7,760 total acrea within the planning area was
developed. The remaining 66 percent, or 5,133.8 acres of undeveloped lands
are categorized as (1)'Croatan National Forest with 1,452 acres, (2) restricted
wetlands and water areas at 600 acres, (3) and 3,071.8 acres of undeveloped
vacant, barren, or wooded lands.
Residential. To facilitate analysis of where various housing types
are occuring over time, the City and its planning area were.subdivided into
thirteen neighborhood study areas. These areas were considered to have
similar land use characteristics. They are shown on Map 3 and are referred
to by number and common name in the various tables that follow. Neighbor-
hood study areas 1-9 are the same as those that data was collected for in two
earlier land use surveys (1962 and 1974). Areas 10, 11, and 12 were added to
encompass additions to Havelock's off -station planning area since 1974.
Area 13 represents the MCAS Cherry Point. All family and bachelor military
housing data, both on and off -station, were documented separately and are
included in the City, planning area, or neighborhood area totals. Table 8
provides a three decade comparison by neighborhood study area of the housing
development trends.
Single family and multi -family housing increased sharply by 358 units
in the Havelock High School Area (Area 9). The greatest increase, however,
occurred in the McCotter Blvd. area (Area 10), where no housing existed
twelve years earlier a total of 546 units were surveyed. Most of those
housing units were built just in the last five years.
In Area 12, the 70 West Area, a total of 196 housing units were added
between 1974, and 1986, with most of that increase occurring in the Westbrook
Subdivision.
The land use survey revealed little change in the numbers of mobile
homes within the planning area. They increase by 9 percent from a total
of 545 to 591 units. This was perhaps one of the more surprising findings
of the survey because in the earlier land use plans it was assumed that
the highly transient nature of military personnel and their families living
off -station would have meant more mobile homes for Havelock as personnel
loadings at the station increased. One major 313 lot preliminary development
plan was approved East of McCotter Boulevard in 1983, but the mobile home
subdivision has not developed. Perhaps some of the demand for mobile homes
has gone to other area communities or has been absorbed by the trend for
more multi -family (particularily townhouses) units.
The chart in Figure 1, was prepared to show the percentages of each
housing type found in the Havelock planning area in 1962, 1974, and 1986..
The data indicates that although there was an increase in the number of
mobile homes in the last twelve years, as -a percentage of all housing
types mobile homes dropped by 9 points from 27 to 16 percent. Whereas,
townhouses and other multi -family housing rose steadily from.13 to 16 percent
15

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--�" a r •! "��� `~ OLD EXTRATERRITORAL LIMITS 1976
EXTRATERRITORAL LIMITS 1981
NEIGHBORHOOD STUDY AREAS
MAP 3

TABLE 8 . . .Housing Trends *by Neighborhood Study Areas 1962, '74, '86
Havelock, NC (Less MCAS Cherry Point and off -station military housing)
Multi
-Family Units
Single
-Family
Houses
Mobile
Homes
Apts,
Townhomes,
Duplexes
Neighborhood Study Area
1962
1974
1986
1962
1974
1986
1962
1974
1986
1. Sherwood Forest
28
69
73
0
0
0
0
0
0
2. Forest Hills/Jackson
Trailer Park
29
54
72
111
208
220
1
4
2
3. Woodhaven
180
258
358
5
40
36
2
30
25
4. Tryon Park
149
326
358
7
2
2
5
89
116
5. Fleetwood
63
65
95
25
42
23
5
24
30
Total in 1974 City Limits
449
772
956
148
292
281
13
147
168
,. 6. Ketner Heights
7. Greenfield
56
59
250
116
337
215
13
8
92
119
98
110
4
0
6
0
8
26
8. Creek Street
27
34
58
0
1
3
4
0
0
9. Havelock High School
0
23
255
0
9
10
74
105
230
Total in 1974 Extraterri-
142
423
865
21
221
221
82
111
264
territorial Area
10. McCotter Boulevard
0
0
286
0
0
0
0
0
260
11. Marmann Terrace
60
71
0
12. 70 West
196
18
6
Total in old one -mile areal/
14
28
542
5
32
89
0
0
266
Total
605
1,223
2,363
174
545
591
95
258
698
Sources: *The 1962 housing
data from: Land Analysis
and Sketch Plan, Havelock
NC (Division of
Community Planning);
The 1974 data program:
Havelock
Land Use
Plan, 1976, Department
of Natural &
Economic
Resources;
The 1986 data by
windshield
survey,
Clark
Planning Services, Kinston, NC
1/ The current Extraterritorial
area boundries follow geographic
features whereas the
old one
mile limits
from
1962, were undefined archs.
Otherwise,
both encompass the same developed areas.

100
75
FIGURE 1
Percentage of Housing Stock by Type
in Havelock and the Extraterritorial Area*
1962, 1974, 19861/
0 = Single Family
O = Mobile Homes
❑ = Multi -Family including
Apartments, Townhouses,
Condominiums
69% 65% 0
60%
277 0
25
20% O, �19% ❑
i�
13%❑�� 16%�
11% 0 —
i 1
1962 1974 1986
1/ 1976 Land Use Plan, Havelock, NC, Department of Natural & Economic
Resouices and Clark Planning Services: 1986 Land Use Survey
*Does not include MCAS Cherry Point
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Restricted Wetlands and Water Areas. The Existing Land Use Map
includes information denoting the floodplains of local creeks as taken
from the preliminary Flood Insurance Maps for Havelock (September 1985).
Wet and very poorly drained soils not suitable for development together
with wooded swamps are generally located withing the 100-year flood
plain. There are 600 acres of these lands and water areas located within
the planning area. This is not to imply that all poorly drained wet
soils are confined to the 100-year flood plain. Indeed this is not the
case since nearly all of the soils in the planning area have from severe
to moderately severe wetness hazards (see related discussions in the
chapter on Constraints to Development).
Other Undeveloped Lands. Those lands that were found to be vacant,
cleared, wooded, partially cleared, and barren grounds were included in
the land use category labeled Other Undeveloped Lands on the Existing
Land Use Map. Approximately 300 acres of this category were in transition
from wooded to cleared for development of housing. Altogether, 3071.8
acres were included in the undeveloped land category.
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The picnic shelter and grounds of the new Walter B. Jones complex were
added in 1985, to the area across from City Hall.
The City desires to conserve natural wildlife habitat in wooded swamps and
flood plains along the tributaries of Slocum and Hancock Creeks.

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City Hall undergoes major internal renovation in 1986.
New Department of Public Safety houses police and rescue.

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Havelock has had sign regulations for ten years, but sign clutter is
still evident. Notice how the portable sign above blocks driver vision
from on -coming traffic.
More attention could be paid to providing landscaping in many parking lots.
The City reduced requirements for.off-street paved parking by one third
in 1986.
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Industrial. One of the primary objectives for Havelock that was
included in the two previous CAMA Plans was to increase the industrial
employment base in order to be less dependent on employment fluctuations
at the military base. Little change, however, has occurred in the amount
of land devoted to manufacturing. The survey showed a slight increase
from 18 to 25 acres devoted to industrial uses; including the Connor
Homes Manufacturing Plant located north of the City near the intersections
of US 70 and Greenfield Boulevard, and the Blue Bell building and
a vacant building west of Belltown Road at Woodhaven Street.
Transportation, Communications, and Utilities. This land use
category includes utility right-of-ways, locations of the city's water
and wastewater treatment plants, streets and railroad right-of-ways.
A total of 684.8 acres or 25.9 percent of the planning area is used for
these facilities and services. The major changes in this category has
been caused by the corresponding increases in residential street right-
of-way dedication and new street construction.
Government & Institutional. Not including Havelock's largest
occupant of 5,000 acres contained in the air station or other federal
properties such as the Croatan, there are 154.6 acres of land used for
government and institutional purposes. Schools and public buildings and
grounds are included in this category. The Existing Land Use Map (A-1)
shows the location of the new Roger Bell Elementary School east of the
High School off N.C. 101. Havelock is proud, too, of the new Public
Safety Building and newly renovated City Hall located off Hatteras
Blvd. This municipal government complex also includes the Public Works
Building, a newly refurbished former Rescue Squad building that now serves
as a new Senior Citizen's Community Center. Also, located here is the
newest symbol of the community --a Harrier Jet, permanently mounted atop
a pedistal and displayed in clear view of motorists traveling along
Main Street.
Cultural, Entertainment, & Recreation. There are 233 acres of land
included in parks, churches, lodges, theaters, and cemeteries. About a
dozen neighborhood parks from as small as an acre to the nearly 5 acres
have been added to the acreage in recreation use by developer donation
as called for in the City's subdivision regulations. Space for an
air museum that has been proposed by the Alfred A. Cunningham Air
Museum Foundation, Inc. is presently being sought in addition to a
million dollar plus sports and convention center that has been proposed
by the City Recreation Department.
Croatan National Forest. There are 1,452 acres in the Croatan
National Forest, containing mostly managed forests, located within the
ity's extraterritorial area. The Citizen's Opinion Survey found that
69 percent of the respondents did not want to see more of the Croatan
sold for development. The Croatan boarders the City limits and jurisdic-
tion east of McCotter Canal and the planning area northwest of Greenfield
Boulevard.
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Increasing traffic congestion remains a major concern for area residents.
Afternoon rush hour traffic between Main Street and Cherry Point's Main
Gate at N. C. 101.

Commercial. The four and a half mile long "downtown" commercial
strip fronting on either side of Main Street is filling in rapidly.
Development of new retail and office services has been brisk during the
past decade with approximately a doubling of such establishments from
250 to nearly 500. Table 5 shows that although residential construction
has dominated the value of building construction from 1982 to 1986, non—
residential building activity has been increasing its share of the total
dollar amount. More retail and service type businesses have sprung up
to serve the rapidly increasing resident population of the civilian
and military community. Since 1979, the.City has witnessed construction
of the Westbrook Shopping Center, Cherry Plaza, East Plaza, the expansion
of several other centers, including Century 21 Plaza, and two new motels
with a third one now on the way.
The land use survey revealed that commercially related land uses
had increased from 132 acres in 1974, to 278 acres lin 1986. Since most
of that change had occurred in the preceeding 6 years, which translates
into an average annual increase of 23 acres for the period.
Besides the continued spread of the business district north and south
along U.S. 70, signs of private redevelopment are also appearing in older
sections of the strip as some newer buildings are beginning to replace
older shops. This is evident by the example of a new'two story office
condominium under construction opposite the Public Safety Building. No
attempt was made here to perform a market analysis of office or retail
space demmand nor to determine what impact might there might be on service
businesses if through traffic were diverted to a Bypass.
The survey also noted that convenience type businesses were starting
to appear near the intersection of N.C. 101 and McCotter Blvd. This activity
was predicted in the previous CAMA Plans.
Table 10 . . . Havelock Residential Building Activity 1982-1985
Single
Quadra-
Family
Duplex Condos
Towhhouse
Apt.
Motel
Triplex
Plex
Year
Units
Units Units
Units
Units
Units
Units
Units
Totals
1982
122
40 -
34
66
36
3
12
313
1983
124
10 -
37
-
-
3
4
178
1984
64
- -
-
-
18
-
4
86
1985
83
26 -
-
-
-
27
68
204
Totals
393
76 0
71
66
54
33
88
781
NOTE: All figures are expressed as housing units not structures built.
Source: Havelock Building Inspection Department
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Jackson Trailer
Park. . .making room
for more mobile
homes. The City
regulates fill
materials, limiting
biodegradable
materials, providing
stable building
sites.
i�
11
1
III.
a
PI
0
a The Cityenforces hurricane zone tie down requirements for mobile homes.
q
0
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of all housing types during the same period. Single family detached
houses on individual lots remained the preferred housing style with
65 percent of the market in the most recent survey; halfway between a
high of 69 percent in 1962, and the low of 60 percent in 1974.
Table 9 provides a comparison of total housing units by type for
the same surveyed years. The most recent count found 3,652 total units
within the same area that had 874 housing units in 1962, compared to
2,026 units twelve years ago.
It is evident through examination of local building permit data
illustrated by Table 103that much of the housing construction described
above has occurred in the four year period from 1982, to 1986, when
building permits were issued for 781 building permits.
Table 9 . . .Housing Trends 1962, '74, & '86, Havelock, N.C.*
Multi -Family
Including
Single
-Family
Mobile
Homes
Duplexes
% of
% of
% of
Number Total
Number
Total
Number Total
Totals
19621/
Total
605
69%
174
20%
95 11%
874
Havelock
449
73%
148
24%
13 2%
610
One -Mile
156
59%
26
10%
82 31%
264
197411
Total 1,223 60% 545 27% 258 13% 2,026
Havelock 772 64% 292 24% 147 12% 1,211
One -Mile 451 55% 253 31% Ill 14% 815
19863/
Total 2,363 65% 591 16% 698 19% 3,652
Havelock 956 68% 281 20% 168 12% 1,405
One -Mile 1,407 63% 310 14% 530 24% 2,247
*Data does not include MCAS, Cherry Point nor off -station military housing. Also,
in order to negate the housing changes resulting from annexation and changes in
the extraterritorial area, all figures reflect 1974 City limits and the current
extraterritorial boundary.
1/ Land Use Survey and Analysis, 1962, Division of Community Planning,
Raleigh, NC
2/ Land Use Survey, January 1974, Division of Community Assistance, NC Depart-
ment of Natural & Economic Resources, Washington, NC; and water meter
records July, 1975, for both in and outside city, Havelock Utilities Department.
3/ Clark Planning Services, Land Use Survey, January 1986.
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The greatest percentage increase in housing styles between 1981-1986 was
in townhouses, increasing from approximately 13 to 19 percent of all
housing units.
Bulldozer clears land for housing. In less than 6 months the field above
located off Kim Avenue changed into 20 triplex townhouses.

CURRENT PLANS, POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
Below is a list of the current plans, policies, and regulations that
are presently in effect in Havelock. Each.one of these are affecting land
use in Havelock today. The existing plans will provide information which
will assist in the preparation of this plan update. They also serve as a
base from which change can be measured. The current policies and local
regulations will be reveiwed in view of recommedations adopted in the 1976
CAMA and 1981 plans and any problems which may have developed over the past
five years. The listing of relevant state and federal regulations provides
a basis for determining whether local regulation of any possible land use
problems is warranted. Furthermore, current local policies and regulations
should be evaluated from time to time to insure they reflect local desires
and are still consistent with changes in state or federal law that may have
U occurred during the past five years. This summary provides a guide to the
�j City and developers when a land development project is proposed.
Changes made between 1981-86.
Since the 1981 CAMA Plan update the following plans have been pub-
lished that should be added to the earlier listings:
1. Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (Update) Cherry Point
MCAS 1981. The first AICUZ plan was adopted in 1975. The
update included acknowledgement of major changes in aircraft
operational changes implemented following.noise studies, re-
view of operational levels, and flight paths. Operational
changes were made that significantly reduced noise over deve-
lopment on and off -station. Also, a more accurate noise
description using the day/night average sound level (LdN)
replaced the earlier composite noise ratings (CNR). More
accurate determinations of accident potential zones resulted
in larger areas being impacted than before. Havelock zoning
ordinance changes were subsequently made to reflect these changes.
2. Land and Resource Management Plan Croatan and Uwharrie National
Forests 1986-2000, National Forest Service, May 1986. The
comprehensive management plan is a major policy document that
clearly designates forestry land management practice for
National Forest lands including those in Havelock's planning
jurisdiction. Three management groupings are identified for
these lands; including: a) No. 2 (located west/northwest in
the Greenfield Boulevard vicinity) described as:
"Old timber and car -touring areas. Timber
harvested for wood and wildlife habitat.
Many old trees left. Animals needing old
stands favored. Off -road vehicles per-
mitted on designated routes."
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b) No. 3 (located southwest and south of Havelock,) as:
"Commercial timber and hiking. Stands
thinned and harvested at 40-to-80-years
for high -quality sawtimber. Many roads
closed to public. Animals needing young
stands favored. No off -road vehicles.
Visitors use mainly on foot or horseback."
c) No. 5 (located adjacent to and southeast of the McCotter
Canal and City's jurisdiction), described as:
"Modified natural areas. Trees not cut for
timber production. Openings created for
wildlife. Most roads closed. Little human
disturbance of animals. Visitor entry on
foot or horseback."
All of the above described Croatan holdings and management areas
are depicted on the Constraints to Development Map (A-2) and
considered in preparation of the Land Classification Map (A-3).
3. Craven County, North Carolina Hurricane Evacuation, Hazard
Mitigation and Post Disaster Reconstruction Plan, George
Eighler & Associates, Inc., June 1984. This plan was prepared
using the process outlined in Before the Storm - Managing
Development to Reduce Hurricane Damages; (August, 1984) by
McElyea, et al. It includes recommended policies and imple-
mentation techniques for Craven County including Township 6.
4. Craven County Land Use Plan Update, Craven County, North
Carolina, John Schofield, AICP, Consultant Planner and
Donald Bumgardner, County Planner (February 1982). The
plan was an update of the CAMA Plan (1976) prepared under
the planning guidelines of the Coastal Area Management Act.
An amendment to the Land Classification Map adopted May
6, 1983, changed from Community and Rural to Transitional
land adjacent in the Westbrook Subdivision area prior to
extension of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Coordination of the Craven County and Havelock's Land Use
Plan and development policies is required by the CAMA
guidelines.
5. Flood Insurance Study, Havelock, North Carolina, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, September 23, 1985. The study
includes Havelock and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Flooding caused by hurricane induced storm surge is studied
in detail. Areas projected for development in areas possibly
subject to flooding through 1988, were studied in detail also.
The study, flood insurance rate map and floodway boundary map
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were most helpful in preparing the Constraints to Development
Map (A-2) and Land Classification Map (A-3), and in helping
define those limited areas subject to flood damage during
hurricanes. A Flood Plain Zoning Ordinance will be adopted
in late 1986, by Havelock to put in place required and necess-
ary building controls and flood plain protection measures in
conformance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's
Flood insurance program.
6. Preliminary Engineering Report on McCotter Canal Drainage
Basin for the City of Havelock, North Carolina, James E.
Stewart & Associates, Inc., October 1984. Major drainage
problems in the face of increasing development in East Have-
lock prompted the City to commission this preliminary drainage
plan. It proposes alternative systems of artificial drainage
structures and ditching improvements that would shed stormwater
and seasonal high water ground water from developed and deve-
loping sections of the City, and the rest of the McCotter Canal/
Shop Branch drainage basin. The McCotter Canal is proposed under
Alternative I for channelization by an open concrete channel.
Total preliminary cost estimates indicate approximately $6.3
million would be required to build a system of concrete and
earth channels or $2.4 million using all earth channels.
Limited new ditching and some improved maintenance has occurred
following the study. However, methods of financing the recommended
improvements have not been determined.
The plan has not been evaluated concerning the potential for
water.pollution in the Shop's Branch, Hancock Creek, and.Slocum
Creek estuarine systems.
Policies and regulations effecting land use in Havelock that have been
adopted within the last five years include:
1. Standard Design Criteria and Operating Procedures --Streets,
waters, sanitary sewer, storm sewer -City of Havelock, North
Carolina, prepared by Moore -Gardner & Associates, Ashboro,
North Carolina, adopted by the Havelock Board of Commissioners.
January 10, 1983. The ordinance includes provisions requiring
temporary and permanent erosion control measures in accordance
with approved erosion control plans. In addition the City
requires establishment.or seeding of ground cover on new deve-
lopment sites prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
by the Inspections Department.
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2. Capital Reserve Ordinances - Water System Expansion and Waste-
water treatment of Havelock, North Carolina, adopted June 25,
1984. These reserve funds are providing a means of setting
aside monies to use for major improvement to the City's Water
treatment and distribution and wastewater systems enabling the
city the ability to match state Clean Water Funds and expand
or improve these utilities to meet increasing demand.
3. Revised Water and Sewer Connection Fee Schedules were adopted
by the Havelock Board of Commissioners, September 28, 1981. These
user fees provide for "impact" monies; those needed to enlarge
and upgrade the water and wastewater utilities as a result of
new development being added to these systems. Revenues over
costs of operation go into the capital reserve funds.
4. Fiscal 1986-87 Budget, City of Havelock, which includes funds
for Phase I Water System Improvements ($467,000) and Phase I
Wastewater Treatment System Improvements ($850,000). The use
of these funds is explained in Chapter III under Community
Facilities.
5. Amendment to Section 3, Article II, Appendix A of the Havelock
Zoning Ordinance, September 25, 1984, when the Accident Potential
Zones I and II plus updated noise zones from the AICUZ Plan
Update (1981). These amendments were made in response to the
AICUZ Plan Update as a tool to aide in implementing the compatible
land use objectives of the AICUZ program for MCAS Cherry Point
and Havelock.
6. Amendment to Article III, Section 1, Appendix to the Havelock
Zoning Ordiance reducing off-street parking area requirements
for non-residential uses by one-third (August 1986). In re-
cognition that excessive paved off-street parking was being
required for non-residential development, the City reduced by
one-third the number of spaces required. This has the re-
cognized (long term) benefit of saving scare land for open
space, landscaping, and building construction. Furthermore,
less paved area should mean less polluted storm water runoff
into area streams.
7. Enforcement of the North Carolina Sedimentation Erosion Control
Act requirements under jurisidiction of the City of Havelock,
by ordinance was taken over by the North Carolina Department of
-Natural Resources and Community Development, Division of Land
Resources. The local Sedimentation Erosion Control Ordinance
includes provisions for erosion control of lots as small as
7,000 pquare feet, whereas the states jurisdiction stops at a
minimum of one acre.
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The Division of Land Resources took over enforcement of the
n Act's provisions in 1984, following their findings that
1!JI Havelock was not adequately enforcing the ordinance as it
related to the Woodhaven Street crossing of the East Branch of
Slocum Creek.
U 8. Minimum Housing Code of the City of Havelock (October 1, 1981).
Although Havelock's housing is relatively new and in good
condition, the city adopted a minimum housing code similar to
the North Carolina Model Minimum Housing Code prepared by the
N. C. League of Municipalities (1978). The Building Inspections
Department enforces this code. The City should be commended
for enforcing these regulations as a preventative maintenance
policy that too many other North Carolina communities with
poor housing conditions have not adopted.
9. The Zoning Ordinance was amended in 1985, to add the R-7 MH,
Mobile Home Subdivision section. It permits development of
planned subdivisions for the sale or rental of lots for
a manufactured housing. Until this ordinance was enacted
mobile homes were required to locate in mobile home parks.
Minimum lot size was set at 5,000 square feet.
Relevant Federal and State Regulations. The North Carolina Division
of Coastal Management, North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development published, "A Guide to Protecting Coastal Waters through Local Planning,
May, 1986:' The guide contains a comprehensive summary of various state and federal
laws effecting water and land disturbing activities in coastal North Carolina.
This plan includes the guide's summary by reference.
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SIGNIFICANT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS
The most significant land use compatibility problem facing the
future development of Havelock remains the noise and crash potential caused
by military aircraft operations over or near populated areas. .
A second area of concern to the community is drainage of existing
developed sections of the city, particularly eastern segments, and plan-
ning and funding major drainage improvements. The Coastal Resources
Commission has added another factor to the equation --reducing the pollution
potential of urban storm water runoff on coastal waters.
Military Aircraft Operations at MCAS, Cherry Point. The development
of the Havelock commuity has occured as a direct result of the presence of
the air station. The economic and social well-being of the city and region
are very much effected by changes in military and civilian employment at
Cherry Point and NARF. This is well understood by most of the residents
living off -station who live, work, and play under the everpresent military
aircraft operations. Not too surprisingly then, interviewers conducting
the Citizen Attitude Survey last February found that over 75 percent of the
sampled population were "concerned" about noise and aircraft operating
overhead, but they also stated they knew about these things when they
moved there and very much supported the military base. These survey results
were similar for civilian as well as military respondents. George M.
Britton, of Behavior Research Associates, summed it up by saying: "It
(aircraft noise, etc.) was a popular non-issue."1/Regardless, however, of
the majority opinion, the military and city officials need to take the issue
even more seriously than they have during the last ten years as more devel-
opment unsuited to locating near aircraft operations pressures for available
space.
To prevent further encroachment of incompatible development, thereby
providing a quieter and --safer environment for the people in Havelock and
to protect the mission of the air station and its economic benefits, the
Air Installation Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) Program was instituted at
MCAS, Cherry Point in 1975, and updated in May 1981.
The 1981 AICUZ Update was published too late to be referred to in the
previous CAMA Plan Update. Significant changes had occured in the operational
functions at the air station between 1978 and 1981, as a result of noise
1/Citizen Opinion Survey, Havelock, N.C., Behavior Research Associates,
Kinston, N.C. (February 1986).
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surveys in an effort to reduce high noise levels over populated areas
on and off the air station. The executive summary to the 1981 AICUZ Update
of the earlier program:
"Two important changes in the methodology of determining
a station's AICUZ have been implemented since the 1975
n surveys . The day/night-average sound level (Ldn)
1111 noise discriptor has been used instead of the composite
noise rating (CNR) descriptor. Ldn is an objective noise
measure that predicts more accurately (emphasis added) the,
nimpact of noise on people. The method of determining
u accident potential zones (APZ's) has also changed; resulting
in a larger area being impacted. This change more accu-
rately reflects the potential for accidents."1
The updated AICUZ's noise and accident potential zones are shown
on Map A-2, The Constraints to Development Map of this plan. It reflects
o a significant reduction of higher noise levels over populated areas; but
more area off runway 5 is located in APZ's because of the more accurate
criteria mentioned above.
Even while the first AICUZ plan was being prepared the air station's
command and logistics personnel worked closely with City officials in
seeing that the AICUZ' goals would be implemented by the City. The City
was the first North Carolina community located near an airport to adopt
and enforce a comprehensive package of policy and regulatory controls
to help implement such a compatible land use plan. These actions included:
1. Zoning ordinance amendments to reflect AICUZ standards;
2. Zoning map amendments to reflect AICUZ footprints;
3. Use of Subdivision Regulations to screen residential
subdivision proposals;
4. Adoption of a noise disclosure ordinance requiring notice
to home buyers to noise levels effecting the property; and
5. A development moratorium for potentially highest noise
and accident potential zones that kept incompatible
residential subdivisions from developing.
After the 1981"Update was published Havelock amended its zoning
ordinance to incorporate the new APZ's. This was not accomplished until
September 1984, after the city first extended its extraterritorial area
in 1983. Also, and perhaps because of the substantial change in noise
levels over populated areas, the Fair Disclosure Ordinance has not been
enforced or amended. Although it should be mentioned that both the Veteran's
Administration and Federal Housing Administration operate under a
Federal directive that necessitates their acceptance of noise levels
being within acceptable limits before approving financing for new housing
projects.
Not knowing what the future mission changes will be at the air station
makes it difficult to plan for compatible land use ten years or more into
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the future. There are already signs that runway 32, east of N.C. 101,
will see more aircraft activity. With this in mind and as recommended
in the 1981 AICUZ Update, the military has recently acquired about
100 acres on the east side of the curve in N.C. 101 and parallel to
runway 32. This provides a small amount of buffer considering the Noise
Zone 3 (75 Ldn) extends across the highway several hundred feet over
private property which is under consideration for development as a part
of a 150 acre planned development project. The City will need to
act cautiously, as it has in the past, to work within the objectives of
the AICUZ program. During the fall of 1986, the City Board of Commissioners
acted prudentially,following advise from Base personnel, in first denying
a developer's request to re -zone an area located in a Noise Zone 3 area
from a residential --agricultural (R-20A) "holding zone" to medium to high
density residential (R-7 and R-M), opting instead to pursuade the applicant
into a more compatible commercial zoning for 50 acres closest to the high
noise and re -arranging the remaining 100 acres for the planned residential
development. The Land Classification Map (A-3) reflects similar patterns.
The unsubdivided vacant lands located off the end of runway 5,
between Woodhaven and Foxcroft subdivisions is subject to various APZ's
and is zoned light industrial which would generally permit development
of property in conformance with the AICUZ. However, residents from
within the Woodhaven subdivision who live near the Blue Bell factory
expressed concerns on the opinion survey that they did not want to see
more factories locate nearby.. Property located across the railroad
and within APZ's is owned by the National Forest Service, which will be
retained in the Croatan in support of the AICUZ.
In summary, there needs to be a continuing dialog between officials
for the city and the air station in order that future development conflicts
can be avoided.
Drainage and Soils. Poor drainage, especially in eastern Havelock,
together with the all too frequent heavy rain showers was on everyones
minds when the opinion survey was conducted in February, much as it was
when the first attitude survey was conducted ten years earlier. People
throughout the community are, however, more aware of the problem now , yet
more development is effected by poor drainage than ever before. Storm
water drainage was . . ."the number one issue amoung the persons selected
by the survey.". Furthermore, the surveyors noted:
"Even those not effected by this problem cited
this as a major problem for others, therefore
a major issue. Most persons seemed to want to
place the 'blame' on development that was allowed
in flood plain -or 'swamp' areas." 1
The City has spent money and energy attempting to solve the drainage
1/Citizen Opinion Survey, Havelock, N.C., Behavior Research Associates
Kinston, N.C. (February 26, 1986), p. 2.
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The above photo shows good example of shallow well -maintained open ditch
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problems. The 1976 CAMA Plan included ample descriptions of the
existing and future concerns and some of -the consequences of the
Cityt'•s continuing growth on flat terrain and soils with high ground
water tables with inadequate drainage systems.. With this in mind the
City adopted : a strategy for dealing with the problems which started
with -.(I) having Oity wide large .scale plainimetric maps with detailed
topographic information prepared; and (2) having an engineering study
prepared to analyze the existing drainage systems in light of expected
development impacts on increasing storm water runoff. The drainage
study would then provide short term and long range recommendations for
improving drainage throughout the.City and its jurisdiction. More
discussion.of the drainage constraints on development and some of the
related issues are described further in Chapter III, Constraints to
Development.
PROBLEMS FROM -UNPLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Since the early to mid -seventies the City of Havelock has been
actively engaged in planning for the growth and development that was
predicted would occur. The City's Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision
Regulations, utility planning and extension policies have all.been adopted
inorder to provide growth management. The earlier CAMA Plans, 201
Wastewater Facilities Plan, two drainage studies, Standard Design Criteria,
and many other plans, policies, and regulations have been put into
use for the purpose of reducing potential for problems of unplanned
development. Even with these land use tools 'and those of the federal,
state, and county governments too, all potential problems from past
and future development may not< -=-:_-have been dealt with properly in
the past nor may they be totally avoided in the future. One of the
purposes on this plan update is to identify policies and implementation
strategies to address those land use problems that can be anticipated.
Some of the more obvious problems from unplanned development have
already been mentioned above, namely: incompatible residential development
in high noise and accident potential zones; or too rapid development
on poorly drained soils when downstream drainage systems won't handle
the added storm water runoff. Other problems have been a hodgepodge
of mixed commercial, residential, and office uses that built along
Main Street with inadequate parking lots, driveways, and setbacks from
the road --mostly before there were any zoning or other development
regulations.
Controversial zoning issues-have.arisen from time to time even
with the land use tools available to the city. Residents of established
single family large lot neighborhoods generally do not desire higher
density (smaller !lot) subdivisions or multi -family housing to locate
next door. Concerns generally revolve around increased traffic and
a feeling that existing property values will be adversely affected.
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Open ditches and no curbs and gutters in this area of east Havelock
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AREAS EXPERIENCING OR LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE MAJOR LAND USE CHANGE
From examination of existing and approved development proposals
in view of historical trends and the grown projections discussed
in Chapter IV,
Havelock will continue to develop outwardly from the,Gity as well
as have some degree -of infill on available lands that are already under-
going residential and commercial development. Generally'for the ten
year planning period the area southeast and east of McCotter Blvd.
and along N.C. 101 toward its curve near runway 32 will see continued
development with most of it in housing -(this of course if the various
constraints discussed in Chapter IV are satisfactorily addressed).
Additional residential development is also anticipated southwest of the
Tryon Park area, northwest of the city in the Greenfield Blvd. area,
and north of the Westbrook Subdivision. The principal land use that
will be displaced as a result of continued City expansion will be forest
lands.
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CHAPTER III
CONSTRAINTS TO DEVELOPMENT
INTRODUCTION
Havelock continues to grow within the confines of significant
man-made and natural constraints. Careful planning is required in order
for Havelock to continue developing in a way that will lessen the quality
of life for present and future residents, nor distroy natural resources
the community.is fortunate to be surrounded with. As described in Chapter
IV, Estimated Growth Demand, there is adequate land available with few
constraints or ones for which careful planning and sensible actions will
overcome identified constraints, to provide the estimated 1,167 acres
of development room needed in the next ten years.
The major constraints to development are virtually unchanged from
those described in the earlier CAMA plans, namely:
1) High ground water table and poorly drained soils in
90 Percent of the planning area;
2) Flooding both caused by development in poorly drained
areas and from larger storms that may cause major
flooding in the floodplains of local creeks;
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local creeks;
4) Fragile natural areas such as coastal wetlands, wooded
bottomlands, areas that sustain remnant plant or
animal species;
5) Boundaries of the Croatan National Forest;
6) Boundaries of properties owned by the MCAS, Cherry Point;
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in the AICUZ within the planning area; and
8) Adequacy of community facilities to sustain growth.
Soils --Suitability and Limitations. The Soil Conservation Service
published detailed soils information for the Havelock area in August
1973. There were 39 soil mapping units identified in the survey, all but
the Kalmia loamy sand soils with 2 to 6 percent slopes have severe
restrictions for septic tanks caused by high ground water tables. Except
where construction of new streets, parking lots, houses, commercial
buildings, and other development has disturbed surface conditions the
soil survey is still current.
Flooding Caused by Poor Drainage and Development. The preceeding
chapter included some descriptions of the symptoms of developing a
community in an area with generally flat terrain and poorly drained
soils. Flooding of ditches, vards, and streets occurs frequently following
locally heavy rains.
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The City commissioned the engineering firm of Townes, Edwards, &
Fisher of Morehead City, N. C., to prepare a drainage study of Havelock
and the extraterritorial area in 1977. The study was completed in
August 1977, and reviewed by a special drainage committee for the Planning
Board 1/ By 1978, an extensive listing of recommended immediate and long term
solutions were adopted. There are too many actions contained in the report
and program -of -work to list here. A copy of the study is on file at the Public
Works Department for reference. Suffice to say, the .:ity began implementing
many of the maintenance recommendations and also acquired a 60 foot wide easement
from Weyerhouser Corporation east of the Tryon Park subdivision for use as
a major diversion ditch for storm water runoff from the Cherry Plaza
commercial area. Havelock seemed to be on its way toward solving some of
its drainage problems.
Meanwhile, development picked up quickly as the air station's
activities increased and after the City was able to begin allowing more
tap-ons to the ity's sanitary sewer and water systems. Between 1980, and
1986, approximately 900 housing units were built in the McCotter Boulevard
and Havelock High School areas. A second drainage study was commissioned by
the ity as a result of compounded flooding problems in the eastern drainage
basin to McCotter Canal. The engineering firm of James E. Stewart and
Associates, Inc., Jacksonville, N.C., indicated in their report that was
presented to the city in October, 1984, that the McCotter Canal was not low
enough and did not have enough grade to allow the accelerated ground water and
storm water runoff to drain from individual development projects V In essence,
a major overhaul of the McCotter Canal and the feeder ditch system was suggested.
Two basic alternatives were presented— One.called for mostly concrete channels
at an estimated cost of 6.6 million dollars. The second was less expensive
initially at approximately 2.4 million dollars, but because it called for mostly
earthen open cut channels it would have higher maintenance costs associated
with failing embankments.
Since the McCotter Canal drainage study in 1984, the City has been
exploring various methods of funding the improvements. A combination
of drainage basin special tax assessments, new development impact fees
to pay for improvements required downstream to accomodate additional runoff
from new development, and general funds, bond financing, and state assistance
are all being considered. In addition, the City is expected to reexamine
its Standard Design Criteria, with consideration of adopting some form of
a storm water management criteria so that future development would need to
submit alternative drainage plans with an emphasis of storm water retention.
In addition, the State Environmental Management Commission and Coastal
Resources Commission strongly favor local governments to evaluate the
effects urban storm water runoff has on coastal waters. Using holding
ponds and avoiding development of areas requiring extensive artificial drainage
is preferred by the state in order to protect down stream water quality.
1/ The drainage committee included Jim Elder, Jim Shank, Art Watson,
Ken Barnes, and William A. Townes, P.E.
2/ Preliminary Engineering Report, McCotter Canal Drainage Basin, for
the City of Havelock, James E. Stewart & Assoc., Inc., Jacksonville, N.C.,
October, 1984.
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Another point was made by the consulting engineers to the McCotter
Drainage basin study that is worth mentioning here. On page P-20,
of the study was the following statement:
"This report assumes that those areas lying to the
Northern and Western sides of the existing McCotter
Canal are or will be developed in the near future.
The area lying South and East of McCotter Canal
commonly known as the Forest Service and Weyerhauser
properties is assumed not to be -developed within
the foreseeable future."1
Given the current and anticipated significant drainage problems
that need to be overcome on the Northern and Western side of the
McCotter Canal, the City does not believe it will be desireable for
Havelock to promote development East of the McCotter Canal during
the next ten years. The same is generally true for the area South
of the Canal with the exception that the City believes it is very
important to extend McCotter Boulevard Southwestward as proposed' -in
the Thoroughfare Plan. The Land Classification Map (A-3), therefore
shows approximately 100 acres .of forested land Southwest of U.S. 70
in Transition Class. While the majority of Forest Service land Southward
is shown in the Conservation Class.
Flooding Along Area Creeks. The City has been waiting for
ten years for the detailed maping of the 100 year flood plains and
floodways and the Flood Insurance Study so that a Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance could be adopted. The City is expected to adopt such an
ordinance late in 1986, begin enforcing it and enter the Regular Insurance
Program. The ordinance will help the ity to prevent obstructions to
the floodways of creeks, lessening potential flooding damages to properties.
The Land Classification Map includes not previously filled or developed
lands within the 100-year flood plain in the Conservation Class,
to further protect them from incompatible development.
Steep Slope Areas. The 1976 CAMA Plan suggested the existance of
a number of places in Havelock near Slocum Creek and the East and West
Prongs of Slocum Creek where slopes exceeded 12 percent. The slopes
are subject to excessive erosion if vegetation is removed. The detailed
planimetric mapping of the City showing one foot contours and elevations
should now be consulted to locate these areas more precisely.
Fragile Natural Areas. Chapter V, includes basic descriptions of
Areas of Environmental Concern and other fragile habitats in the
Havelock area and the policies and strategies for protecting them.
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Boundaries of the Croatan National Forest. Within the planning area the
boundaries of the Croatan have remained fixed since before the 1981 CAMA Plan
Update. The Croatan limits outward expansion of development to the Southeast,
South, Southwest, West, and Northwest. The Land and Resource Management Plan
Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests 1986-2000, contains a comprehensive
management program for all the lands within the Croatan. Very detailed des-
criptions of wildlife habitat, remnant species, such as the red -cockaded wood-
pecker, recreation opportunities, and timber management are included.1/
Boundaries of MCAS Cherry Point. As mentioned elsewhere in this plan
update, the very existence of the City of Havelock and the development that has
been witnessed since 1941, has been directly a result of the air station. The
City does not anticipate any significant changes in the Base's property holdings
in the near future.
AICUZ. A summary of the constraints to development caused by aircraft
operations at the air station are described in Chapter II, pp. 27-29. The
current Air Installations Compatible Use Zone Plan for Cherry Point provides a
complete program for the air station and community to minimize development con-
flicts within the planning area. Reference should also be made to the Constraints U
Map (Map A-2) in the back pocket of this plan. The map shows a portion of the U
1981 AICUZ noise and crash hazard footprints together with new flight patterns
identified by the base in 1986.
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The Havelock water system started operating in 1968. Table.11
illustrates the growth in customers served by the expanding system. In
August 1975, there were 1,638 customers on a system that was in need of
additional elevated storage tank and treatment pumping cpacity to keep up
with the growing demand from potential residential and business customers
especially in East Havelock. Beginning with plans.prepared by the firm of
Moore -Gardner and Associates, Ashboro, North Carolina in August 1973, the
City has undertaken a number of water treatment system improvements,
allowing service of new subdivision development and annexed areas. These
improvements included a 300,000 gallon elevated storage tank located be-
hind Cherry Plaza in East Havelock, treatment filters and distribution
lines. By June 30, 1986,.the water system had added 1,055 users of all
types,,a 64 percent increase from 1975, with an average annual growth
rate of 96 customers.
Table 11. . . Growth in Water and Sewer Services
1975 and 1986
Average
%
Annual
1975=
1986�/
Change
Change
Growth
Single Family,
trailers, small
businesses
1,546
2,564
66%
1,018
99.5
Apartments, larger
businesses, churches,
and schools
92
129
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All Users
1,638
2,693
64%
1,055
95.9
Source: Havelock Utilities Department
1/ August 30, 1975
2/ June 30, 1986
Presently, the 900,000 gallons per day pumping capacity is adequate for
most of the year, but is insufficient to maintain current customer demand and
provide adequate fire protection'reserves in the.elevated storage tanks
during extended dry periods. During extreme emergencies, if the water plant
becomes inoperable or fire fighting volumes are needed it is possible to ob-
tain water from the MCAS Cherry Point water system by turning interconnecting
valves.
Improvements to the water system budgeted in the 1986-87 City budget
includes$467,500 for Phase I of the Water Plant Expansion. These funds are
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earmarked for construction of an additional underground storage tank. In
1988, the City plans to add additional water treatment capacity of 1.5
million gallons per day by construction of a second treatment plant adjacent
to the Cherry Plaza elevated storage tank. State Clean Water Grant funds and
funds from the City's Capital Improvements Fund for water system improvements
are projected to be sufficient to meet these needs.
Table 12 shows volume totals of treated water distributed to the
public from July 1984 to June 30, 1986.
Table 12 ... Havelock Water Distribution
1984-19861/
(in millions)_
1984 1985 1986
July
2.57
2.78
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August
2.66
2.69
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September
2.46
2.68
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October
2.45
2.62
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November
2.28
2.52
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December
2.34
2.52
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January
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2.52
2.61
February
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2'.52
2.36
March
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2.57
2.70
April
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2.72
2.93
May
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2.66
3.00
June
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2.98
2.84
Source: Havelock Utilities Department
1/Treated volumes of water sold to the public per month.
Current tap on fees for connection to the water system were established
November 1, 1981, based on recommendations from the City's consulting engineers
at the rates shown in Table 13 . These rates were set to equitably pay for
user costs to the system for operation, maintenance,.and routine replacement
of equipment and facilities. These rates are in conformani7 with all Federal
regulations pertaining to the construction grants program.-
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Water Tap Fees
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on or connection
fees are as follows:
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Water Tap on or
Connection Fees
(a) Tap ons or connections prior to November 1, 1982
within subdivisions
recorded on or before October
31, 1981 and subsidivions having re-
ceived Step II approval on or
before October 31,
1981 under the
Havelock Subdivision Ordinance
form the Board of
Commissioners:
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3/4 inch meter . . . . . . . .
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. $ 150.00
1 inch meter . . . . . . . . .
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. $ 200.00
1-1/4 inch meter . . . . . . .
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. $ 300.00
1-1/2 inch meter . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .
. $ 425.00
2 inch meter . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .
. $ 550.00
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$ to be negotiated
Outside city limits add . . .
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. $ 50.00
(b) Tap ons or connections except
as provided otherwise in Subparagraph
(a) above, and all tap ons or
connections on and
after November 1, 1982:
3/4 inch meter. . . $ 650.00
1 inch meter. . . . . . $ 700.00
1-1/4 inch meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ - 800.00
j� 1-1/2 inch meter. . . . . . . . . . . $ 925.00
U 2 inch meter. $1,050.00
3 inch compound meter to be negotiated
Outside city limits add . . . . . . . . . $ 50.00,
The foregoing fees under this Subparagraph (b) shall be increased
by $500.00 for each residential living unit in excess of one served
by a master water meter.
Source: Havelock City Code
1 Moore -Gardner & Associates User Charge System, Havelock 201 Facilities
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In 1984, the City adopted a Capital Reserve Fund for water and
sewer treatment facilites improvements. Most of the added tap -on fees
collected since then from new development has gone into this fund.
These monies plus State Clean Water monies and pay as you go General
Fund dollars are being used to undertake the Phase I improvements to both
systems.
The 1986-87 budget also includes $35,000 for construction of loop
connections: one at Highway 101 and Shipman Street; one between
Speight Street and Nunn Street of Shepard Street; and one on Lynnwayne
Circle. These loops are part of the City's continuing program to upgrade
its water distribution systems for domestic use and fire fighting
purposes.
Table 14, . . Water/Sewer System User Trends 1985-86
'1985 1986
Rate Schedules and July Au& Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr a June
Meter Size
Inside Water 6 Sewer 2355 2376 2403 2413 2428 2450 2482 2490 2510 2526 2544 2564
code (01) 3/4"
Inside Water (Only)
code (02) 1" 65 64 63 63 63 63 64 64 64 64 64 63
Outside Water 6 Sewer
code (04) 11" 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 62 62 •62 62 62
Outside Water (only)
code (05) 1}" 63 63 63 . 63 63 63 63 63 64 64 64 64
Total 2485 2505 2531 2541 2556 2578 2611 2619 2640 2656 2674 2693
Source: Havelock Utilities Department
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storage tank on Lynwayne
Circle will be supplemented
by improvements to pumping
capacity at the Webb
Boulevard site in*1987.
Other improvements
scheduled for the
next five years will
just keep pace with
demand.
The City's drinking water
received low marks by
those surveyed in February
1986. The treatment plant
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residences using the Havelock water supply were generally dissatisfied with
the color and taste of their drinking water. The interview team was frequently
subjected to samples of rust or muddy colored water with a distinct taste.
According to the Public Works Director,.sediment periodically enters the water
system when the treatment plant's water softeners are down. When storage
capability is sufficient and during off peak demand periods the following
solutions to the problems are suggested as possible means of reducing the amount
of line sediment and improving water color.
(1) Initiate a systematic hydrant/line flushing program starting
closest to the treatment plant and working outward. This
could be assigned to the Fire Department which would also give
them the opportunity to perform pressure tests;
(2) Initiate a line cleaning or "pegging" system to loosen scale
and sediment as part of the hydrant flushing program.
These programs, or others, may help provide more consistently clear
drinking water, but could raise public complaints during flushing periods.
A public education program with notices to customers in advance of such
procedures would be appropriate.
SANITARY SEWER
The City of Havelock ownes and operates a 1.25 million gallon per day
(mgd) capacity nitrification type sewage treatment plant, located off of
Jackson Drive and adjacent to Slocum Creek. The City is operating under a
permit (called a Special Order of Consent or SOC) issued by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management. The present average daily sewage flow
treated at the plant is 1.0 mgd. The SOC allows the City to treat another
115,350 gallons per day --nearly at the plant's capacity. Phase II treatment
plant improvements have been approved by the Division of Environmental
Management to raise treatment capacity to 1.5mgd. These improvements include
adding a new circular clarifer, new lines from the existing contact beds,
and an intermediate pump station. All construction must be completed and the
plant operational before September 1987, so that the City may stay in compliance
with state regulations and meet its commitmentt for development to tap on to
the system.
Havelock's 1986-87 fiscal year Capital ImprovementsFund includes
appropriations of $850,000 for completing the Phase II sewer plant expansion.
The revenues for the project come from the following sources:
1. Transferred from reserve
2. Transferred from General
3. State Clean Water Funds
4. Interest Earned
for Plant Expansion - $222,000.
Fund - $200,000.
- $413,280.
- $ 14,720.
Total - $850,000.
Once Phase II is completed the expanded treatment plant will be able
to accomodate projected sewage treatment demand until the end of the ten-year
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for quarter million gallon per day increases in capacity --staying ahead of
demand --eventually reaching a maximum of 2.1 mgd capacity at the,Jackson
Drive plant.
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and requires new developments to install sewage collection lines in accordance
with its subdivision regulations and standard design criteria. Current
fee schedules are shown in Table 15. No significant policy changes regarding
sewer system utility extention are anticipated in the planning period.
Table 15. . . Sewer Tap Fees
Sewer Tap on or Connection Fees
(a) Tap ons or connections prior to November 1, 1982 within subdivisions
recorded on or before October 31, 1981, and subdivisions having re-
ceived Step II approval on or before October 31, 1981 under the
Havelock Subdivision Ordinance from the Board of Commissioners:
4 inch service lateral. . . . . . . . . . . $ 90.00
6 inch service lateral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 165.00
If service lateral must cross a paved street, -
add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 110.00
(b) Tap ons or connections except as provided otherwise in Subparagraph
(a) above, and all tap ons or connections on and after November 1, 1982:
4 inch service lateral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 590.00
6 inch service lateral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 665.00
If service lateral must cross a paved street,
add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 110.00
The foregoing fees under this Subparagraph (b) shall be increased
by $500.00 for each residential living unit in excess of one served
by a master water meter.
Source: Havelock City Code
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EDUCATION
Elementary and secondary public school facilities are provided to the
Havelock area by the Craven County Public School system, which merged with
the City of New Bern public schools in 1982. There are presently four schools
in Havelock with the new Roger Bell Elementary School under construction and
scheduled for opening for the 1986-87 school year. This new school is located
off NC Highway 101, one-half mile east of Havelock High School.
Table 16, below, summarizes school' enrollments and building capacities
anticipated for Havelock area schools during the 1986-87 school year.
Table 16 . . . havelock Area School,
Enrollments and Building Capacities
1986-87 Est. Enrollments Building Capacity
Havelock Elementary 610 750
West Havelock Elementary 960 1,050
Roger Bell Elementary 506 750
Graham Barden Elementary 560 750
Havelock Jr. High School 850 11000
Havelock Highschool 800 11000
The new elementary school will substantially reduce over crowding that
has been a problem in West Havelock. Elementary and Havelock Elementary -Schools,
where temporary classrooms have been used for several years to handle an excess
demand of approximately 300 elementary school students.
Projected population increases in the Havelock, Harlowe,.Township 6 area
indicate expansions or additional classroom space will again be needed toward
the end of the ten year planning period.
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ESTIMATED GROWTH DEMAND
INTRODUCTION
Having discussed many facets of how existing development has occured
in Havelock, and having provided analyses of the relative strengths and weak-
nesses of existing land use patterns, an attempt will be made in this chapter
to determine future demands which will be placed on the land. These demands
will include population and economic growth and the relationships of that
growth to future land needs to accomodate it. The period of concern is from
1985 to 1995.
Much of this chapter is devoted to discussions of development issues
concerning economic and community development which are prescribed by lend
use planning guidelines of the Coastal Resources Commission. However, if
they were not required, it would be necessary to discuss most of them because
of their applicability to future development in Havelock. From these discussions
and projections of future growth will emerge a set of policy 'statements (in the
next chapter) which will include existing City policies toward development, as
well as possibly new policies which may have heretofore not been considered or
adopted.
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Recalling the increase in population referred to in Chapter II it is
relatively safe to anticipate continued growth of Havelock's population in the
future. While positive population growth is anticipated... and shown on the .
following table of populations projections... it must be noted that there are
numerous variables and relationships between them which must be maintained in
the future as they have in the recent past. For example if the two major area
employers MCAS Cherry Point and NARF reduce civilian employment or military
personnel, and no new employment opportunities are made available to absorb the
resulting unemployment, it is reasonable to assume that there would be a sig-
nificant exodus of Havelock's residents to other employment centers. The
exodus in this example would be comparable to the one experienced in other military
towns during the late 70's when major reductions in force (RIF) took place at
some military facilities. Havelock's slowing in population increase during this
same period was largely the result of a slight reduction in force at Cherry Point.
Employment at NARF and MCAS Cherry Point and future military personnel loadings
are expected to increase slightly--but,steadily through the planning period.
Restated, there has to be a balance between employment opportunities,
capacities of public facilities to accomodate growth, availability o.L hare,
affordable housing and many other factors before population growth cail be
assured. At the present time all of those variables appear to be in proper
balance. Because of that, reasonable projections of future population can be
made. .
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Table 17 shows projections of future population by five-year periods.
These projections were prepared by assuming 5 and 10 year increases slightly
higher than those experienced during the 1970-1980 period, approaching the
higher rate of the last five years. Counts for Havelock, MCAS Cherry Point,
Township 6, and Craven County are shown for comparison purposes. Chapter II,
contains an examination of population and development trends, providing a
background for the following projections.
Table 17 . . . Population Projections - Havelock,
Township 6, and Craven County 1985-1995
TRENDS PROJECTIONS
1980 1985 1990 No. 2 1995 No. 2
Craven County-/ 71,043 767955 81,296 4,341 5.6 86,610 5,314 6.5
Township 6=2/ 219963 25,843 29,000 3,157 12.2 31,500 2,500 8.6
Havelock 2/ 4,627 8,300 11,200 3,000 36.1 13,800 2,500 22.1
MCAS Cherry Point 13,091 13,300 13,900 600 4.5 14,600 700 5.0
Total Havelock2/ 17,718 21,600 25,200 3,600 16.7 28,400 3,200 12.7
Extraterritorial/ 2,523 2,500 1,800 (-700) (-28) 1,700 (-100) (-5.5)
Total Planning 7,150 10,800 13,100 2,300 21.3 15,500 2,400 18.3
(less Cherry Point)
Source: 1980 Census of Population Projections: 1/ by NC Office of Management &
Budget and 2/ by Clark Planning Services (arithmetic method discounting
for projected Base population [Table 181 and adding projected annexed
population.
As shown above, the County as a whole can expect an increase of 4,341 more
residents within the next five years and a total of 5,314 more between 1990,and
1995; a net ten year gain of 12.5 percent.
Of the projected 9,655 ten year increase in Craven County's population,
Havelock can expect, with a continued active annexation program, to gain about
4,700 in population from 8,300 in 1985,to 13,800 by 1995. Approximately 800 of
the 5,500 increase in Havelock's (net•MCAS Cherry Point) population is expected
from annexation of existing subdivisions lying within the extraterritorial area,
which shows a decrease from 2,500 to 1,700 in population occuring during the.
same ten year period as Havelock's city limits are extended.
Havelock's total population with MCAS Cherry Point is expected to increase
from 21,500 in 1985, to 28,400 in 1995, a 6,900 increase or 32 percent. An
analysis of these population changes on future development and land and community
facilities demands is discussed later in this chapter.
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Table18 . . . MCAS Cherry Point Military Housing Projections -
1986-2000
1986
Bachelor enlisted quarters 4,078
Housing for military
personnel in transition 206
Hostess House
temporary lodging 30
Married family housing
1 BR 114
2 BR 1,053
3 BR 1,147
4 BR 470
5 .$R 3
Inactive 11
S.Total 2,798
Totals (units)- 7,112
Change
YEAR
86-95
1990
1995
& %
2000
4,800
5,500
1,422
.6,000
35%
206
326
120
326
58%
30
30
0
30
No projections have been made
2,798 2,798 0 2,798
(assumed same levels)
7,834 8,654 1,542 9,154
22%
Source: Facilities Development Department, MCAS Cherry Point, July 31, 1986.
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30
25
20
p
1940 50' 60 10 80 85 90 95 2000
A Y E A R
FIGURE ? POPULATION TRENDS 6 PROJECTIONS HAVELOCK. N.C.
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IMPACT OF GROWTH ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Considering the projected growth in population and the anticipated
stability and growth in the local economy, how then, will this growth take place?
Where will it take place and what types of growth can Havelock reasonably expect
lJ and/or desire? An attempt to answer these questions is made in the following
paragraphs.
Using the population projections shown on Table 18 and the existing
land use acreages shown on Table 19 , ratios of population per acre of each
land use were calculated for the City and its planning area. By assuming that
these ratios will remain constant over the next ten years, they can be multiplied
by the projected 1995 populations of each area, resulting in the total number of
acres needed for each land use. To determine the additional number of acres which
n will be needed during this period, the total 1995 acreages are subtracted from
it those in 1986. Table 19 contains the results.
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The existing land use analysis in Chapter II, indicated there are 3,071.8
acres of undeveloped land within Havelock and its planning area that has some
development potential. Table 19 reveals a projected total development demand of
1,167.2 acres by the year 1995. Therefore, it appears possible to reasonably
accomodate this high level of land demand without unduly needing to pressure
sensitive wetlands, the Croatian National Forest, or high hazard noise and
accident potential zones.
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Table19
. . . Projections
of 1995 Acreages
by Land Use
in Havelock
and its Planning
Area
(�
1986
1995
Total
Additional
Land Use
Acreage Pop/Acre-1/
Acreage
Acreage Needed
Residentia12/
1270.8
8.4
1845.2
574.4
Commercial
(inc. office
space)
278.0
38.8
399.5
121.5
Industrial
25.0
432
35.9
10.8
Transportation,
Communications &
Utilities
684.8
15.8
981.0
296.2
Government &
Institutional
154.6
69.9
221.7
67.1
Cultural,
Entertainment,
& Recreation
223.0
48.4
320.2
97.2
Total Development
2636.2
4.1
3803.5
1167.2
1/ Planning Area
total populations
of 10,800 estimate for January
1'.. 1986 and
15,500 for 1995 were used in these calculations.
2/ Residential land use acreage is
net area for streets and right-of-way
(approx. 25%)
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TABLE 20 . . . Available platted or approved lots, units,
and spaces by housing types in Havelock
and its Extraterritorial Area, January 19861/
Available lots/space
City Water/ Average Lot/
Sewer No Space Size Approx .
Housing Type Available + Sewer - Total in sq. ft. Acerage
Single Family 476 156 632 14,000 235
Multi -family 334 0 334 4,400 34
(Apts, Townhomes,
Condos)
Mobile Homes 443 18 461 5,000 17
Totals 1,253 174 1,427 286
Note: These figures do not include MCAS Cherry Point
1/ Data estimated by compiling information from windshield survey, January
1986, and reviewing approved subdivisions and development plans on file
in the Havelock Director of Inspections Office.
Existing Approved Land Capacity. Recalling that on page 44,
the estimated additional population of 4,700 people (net gain not including
effects of annexation), the next question arises: How many and what types
of housing should be expected to be added to the existing housing stock?
in order to determine an estimate an assumtion was, made that average occupied
household size would remain at 3.1 people. Dividing 4,700 by 3.1 equals
1,510 occupied housing units, with another 75 added at an assumed 5% vacancy
rate yields 1,585 units. Again, assuming the same percentages of units
in each major housing type today remains constant for the ten year period
and the following numbers of single family, multi -family, and mobile home
units would be expected: 1995 est. demand
Single Family (65%) x 1585 - 1,030
Multi -Family (19%) x 1585 - 301
Mobile Homes (16%) x 1585 - 254
Then, from the above the estimated 1995, demand for new single
family houses would b'e 1,030; an additional 301 multi -family units
would be needed; and 254 more mobile homes. Where then will these projected
housing units locate? Table 20, above includes data that suggests the
availability of 1,253 lots or spaces that have already been approved
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0
0
for City' water and sewer (approved
subdivision and development
plans).
Another set
of assumtions must be made to estimate how many of
the projected
housing units by type will be absorbed.
An 80 percent fill up
rate
was assumed
for.single family house
lots, a 90 percent fill up
rate was
assumed for
multi -family and mobile
home developments. The following
projections
can then be made:
1995
on City
water & sewer
U
Single family
(80% fill) x 476 = 381
Multi -family
(90% fill) x 334 = 300
Mobile homes
(90% fill) x 443 = 399
1,070
total
_
If the above figures are subtracted from the total demand by
housing type, it is possible to estimate the residual demand that will
seek other available lots that do not have City sewer or developers
will consider requesting additional development approvals. Below are
the results:
Single family 1,030 - 381 absorption =
Multi -family 301 - 300 _
Mobile homes 443 - 399
1995 residual demand
— for new developments
649
1
44
694 total
The above exercise was provided as an illustration only of the
possibilities that perhaps as many (or more) as 1,070 new housing units
could be absorbed by existing approved developments with City water and
sewer committments. The remainder, 694 would require new developments
with most being of the single family variety.
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CHAPTER V
DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND POLICY STATEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
Growth management of.a rapidly developing coastal community requires
serious thought regarding values; including conflicting desires for growth,
economic prosperity, quality of life, quality and protection of the environ-
ment. The Coastal Area Management Act places responsibility on the local
governing board to see that local policies are consistent with the Act's goal
of protecting valuable coastal resources.
The land use plan prepared under the Act's guidelines must address five
general policy topics,'which are: 1) Resource protection, 2) Resource production
and management, 3) Economic and community development, 4) Continuing public
participation, and 5) Storm hazard mitigation. Other issues and policies to
address them may be locally determined. .
The 1981 CAMA Plan included locally adopted policy statements, objectives,
policy alternatives, and implementation/enforcement decisions by the City of
Havelock to address subjects within each of the first four topics listed above.
Each policy was re-examined during the preparation of this plan update as
discussed in the following pages. Additionally, the Storm hazard mitigation
policies are added to this chapter.
Table 21 (pp 52 to 56 ) provided to show a compilation of issues and
actions taken to address them during the last 5 to 10 years. Pending or
proposed actions and policies are described for upcoming years.
Issues. A total of 14 issues were identified in the first CAMA
Plan. Four others were added in the 1981 Plan Update. These issues and
some of the actions taken to address them are itemized in the first section
of the chapter entitled "Changes." In addition 15 more issues of varying
degrees of concern are added by this plan update.
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Table 21 ... CHANGING ISSUES AND ACTIONS TAKEN OR PENDING TO ADDRESS THEM 1976,'81,t86
1976 CAMA PLAN
Fourteen Issues
1. 90Z of soils beyond sewerage
system would not accept
septic tanks 6 high demands for -
increasing wastewater treatment
capacity and sewer line extensions
must be met if growth is
to occur as projected
2. A desire to reduce traffic
congestion of US 70
3. Very poor drainage in much of
the City with no plan for
drainage improvements 6 no
plan for system -wide access
easements for ditch mainten-
ance
4.
5.
Lack of good land for industrial
development to aide in divers-
ifying industrial jobs
Incompatibility of land uses
with noise and crash potential
from aircraft using MCAS-
Cherry Point
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS
ACTIONS TAKEN TO PENDING OR PROPOSED
ADDRESS ISSUES • ACTIONS 6 POLICIES
No change in soils, but
most lots in.Westbrook I, and
the Indian Hills II, and
Marmann Terrace subdivisions have
developed with septic tanks;
approximately 1000 housing units
connected to wastewater treatment
system 1980-'85
NC Department of Transportation
has primary control, however: 1)
city and DOT adopted Thoroughfare
Plan in 1977. 2) center turn lane
added from Miller Blvd. eastward,
3) cross -over turn lanes added
east and west in 1986. Westwood -
St. is completed in 1986, and
progress continues on developing
Mc Cotter Blvd.
Topographic mapping and first
preliminary drainage study
completed in 1977. A more
detailed preliminary drainage
study of the McCotter Canal 6
drainage basin is completed
in 1984, with alternative concrete
and/or earth channel designs
costing from $2.4 to $6.6 million.
Limited easements acquired,
developers required to design
drainage into their subdivisions
with concern for downsystem
impact.
Little change has occured. The
new Westwood Street extension
from US 70 to Belltown Rd. impro-
ves visibility and accessibility
for additional manufacturing on
the East side of Belltown Rd.
The city adopts AICUZ Plan (1975)
policies in '76 CAMA Plan, adds
zoning amendments in '77; the '81
CAMA Plan Update endorses AICUZ;
the 1981 AICUZ Plan Update is
published substantially reducing
noise impact on city but enlarg-
ing and more clearly defining
accident potential zones; city
incorporates changes in zoning
ordinance. The Foxcroft sub-
division, Bent Creek planned
development, and a multi -family
housing redevelopment proposal
for Finney's Plaza are examples
of continuing residential deve-
lopment pressures close to high
noise or accident potential
zones (APZ).
Phase 1 Wastewater treatment
will raise capacity from
1,000,000 to 2.25 million
gallons per day by 1988
sufficient for ten year
planning period
Congestion will remain through
planning period. The City is split
but generally favors 70 bypass
as in Thoroughfare Plan. DOT's
1986 TIP schedules right-of-way
purchase for 1995. Also, MCAS
Cherry Point seeks rear (West)
access to 70 to reduce peak
hour traffic congestion.
Protection of corridors for
proposed minor thoroughfares
is high priority.
Portion of Webb Blvd. petition
for closing open•ditch and
adding sidewalk is pending,
decision of -various funding
methods for much of the '84
drainage study recommendations
expected in planning period:
1) developer impact fees, 2)
drainage basin special tax
assessments, 3)bond issue, 4)
and other funding sources to
be considered.
Additional efforts by the
Committee of 100 and the Craven
County Development Commission
are needed together with the
city and county to acquire or
option property for industrial
recruitment. Additional light
industrial zoning in high noise
areas east of Havelock along
NC 101 will be considered in
the planning period.
The potential for incompatible
residential and recreational
and other uses still exists
as development pressures for
these uses continue eastward
toward runway 32 and in the
Belltown Rd. area. Uncertainty
over predicting future MCAS
Cherry Point activity means the
city will continue
monitoring new development
proposals with a conservative
eye where greatest potentials
for increased aircraft activities
may occur. Policies directing
incompatible uses away from or in
promimity to noise zone 3 and
APZs will continue.
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Table: 21 . . . CHANGING ISSUES AND ACTIONS TAKEN OR PENDING TO ADDRESS THEM 1976, '81, '86 (Continued)
1976 CAMA PLAN
Fourteen Issues
6. Lack of off -station
private rental housing
7. Strip development of U.S. 70
is a concern and possibly
NC 101 where frontage roads
or controlled access may
be needed
8. Not enough available land
for 9 Z annual increase
in single-family housing
co:,struction
9. There was a perceived or real
lack of coordination among
officials from Craven County
Havelock, and Cherry Point
concerning common problems
(e.g., recreation, health,
public safety, education,
and land use planning)
IMPLF14ENTATION PROGRESS
ACTIONS TAKEN TO PENDING OR PROPOSED
ADDRESS ISSUES ACTIONS 6 POLICIES
Overall the availability of
rental housing did not improve
as demand increased during the
past five years. Actually, as
a percentage of total housing
types,mobile homes decreased
from 27% to 16% between 1974
and 1986. However, between
1983 and 1986, 403 mobile
home lots were approved.
Multi -family housing did
increase sharply during the
same period from 13% to 19%
of all housing, but most of
this was in townhouse owner
occupied housing.
The four -mile commercial strip
along U.S. 70 has extended on
to nearly five miles since
1976, along with in -fill and
some redevelopment of older
commercial sections has
occured. NC 101 from the
High School eastward is
showing signs of commercial
road frontage development. On
the positive side, the Westbrook,
Cherry, Plaza East, and other
strip shopping centers were
built with limited driveway
access to U.S. 70. Signage
regulations seem to have done
a fair job in keeping down
increased sign proliferation.
This rate of increase did not
occur as it had in the early
70's. The '81 AICUZ Plan
Update also substantially
reduced the amount of high
noise zone 3 restricted
properties.
MCAS Cherry Point projects an
additional 1,422 bachelor en-
listed quarters by 1995, with
722 of them scheduled by 1990.
Some of this increase will
accomodate increased personnel
loadings, but it is uncertain
how many units will be reduced
from the local housing market.
Temporary housing for military
personnel in transition is ex-
pected to increase by 102 units
during the planning period.
A slight extension of clustered
shopping centers with limited areas
is expected near the projected Mc -
Cotter Boulevard intersection with
East Main Street. Infill commercial
and office development along Main
Street will continue during the
planning period. U.S. 70 bypass is
not expected during the next ten yearn.
An analysis of its projected impact
on local business should be conducted
The analysis and projections shown
in Chapter 1V, estimated Growth
Demand, and additional 574 acres
will be needed for residential
development by 1995. Most of this
will be converted from unproductive
vacant or barren lands.
The most recent Citizen The 1976 CAMA Plan recommended
Survey showed Havelock's a City-County-MCAS laison meeting
relations with Cherry on perhaps a quarterly basis to
Point to be excellent com- share ideas and coordinate various
pared to generally good services and facilities planning.
responses to this question This and other possible forums is
ten years ago. Relations still recommended for the future.
with Craven County rated
good to satisfactory this
year and average to poor
ten years earlier. The
Tourism development Board,
consolidated New Bern/Craven
County schools and emergency
management appear to be examples
of satisfactory or good coordination.
However, Havelock's desire to esta-
blish more county services in Have-
lock in addition to main offices in
New Bern have strained relations at
times between the County officials
and counterparts in Havelock. Ex-
cept for periods when the AICUZ plan
was updated, the City's jurisdiction
was extended, or during hurricane
readiness/emergencies these agencies
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Table 21 . . . CHANGING ISSUES AND ACTIONS TAKEN OR PENDING TO ADDRESS THEM 1976, '81, '86 (Continued)
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS
1976 CAMA PLAN
ACTIONS TAKEN TO PENDING OR PROPOSED
Fourteen Issues ADDRESS ISSUES ACTIONS 6 POLICIES
10. Lack of informing people
of what local government
is all about
11. Too much clear -cutting
versus selective tree
clearing as development
occurs --deteriorates
community appearance
12. No public boat access to
Slocum Creek
Both the 1976 and 1986
Citizen Attitude Surveys
proved the value of in-
volving the public in
identifying public con-
cerns and community
planning. The process
helps inform people that
they are part of local
government. The inter-
viewers for the '86
survey reported that most
respondents were pretty well
informed about city services
AICUZ, drainage problems,
and a host of other local
issues.
During the 1986, Citizen
Attitude Survey, the community
appearance question resulted
in many ancillary remarks
regarding Havelock's "strip
city" appearance. The City's
Subdivision Ordinance en-
courages preservation of
open space and existing tree
cover. However, the January
1986 land use survey revealed
a pattern of developers re-
taining more tree cover in
West Havelock where natural
drainage is better. More
land grading in poorer drained
soils in east Havelock has
resulted in a loss of most of
tree cover there. Nearly all
trees.have been cleared in
advance of commercial
development.
Public boat access to Slocum
Creek has not occured. The
Yaht Club still maintains a
members only marina at Crystal
Lake off Slocum Creek. Havelock
has acquired a rather unique
"fishing" and nature access for
pedestrians by development of a
350' elevated wooden walkway
and fishing point with parking
in the Stonebridge Landing
Subdivision. The nearly 5
acre wooded swamp and the
monies for the improvements
were acquired by the City
through its subdivision
ordinance requirement for
land dedication or fee -in -lieu
of dedication provisions.
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The City will undertake Citizen
Attitude Surveys on a five year
basis. Most respondents to the
'86 attitude survey indicated they
kept abreast of local government
activities through the three local
newspapers and radio stations. The
City will continue using these forums
to advise the public and welcome
their participation in board and
commission meetings.
During 1987, the City will re-examine
its current regulations, methods and
enforcement procedures for retaining
more tree cover in all development
projects. Also, the City will study
the costs/benefits and feasibility
of requiring new vegetation and tree
plantings in new commercial and sub-
division developments. Both studies
will be assigned to the Planning
Board and Community Appearance
Commission.
The desire for a public boat access
will remain a goal. Further on in
this chapter is a discussing of
policy and implementation strategies
that will lead to a plan for an inter-
connected trail/access/park system
that will hopefully increase
pedestrian access to the natural and
scenic waters of Slocum Creek. A
funding request to Division of
Coastal Management will be made for
Fiscal Year 1987-'88.

Table 21 • • . CHANGING ISSUES AND ACTIONS TAKEN OR PENDING TO ADDRESS THEM 1976, '81. 186 (Continued)
1976 CAMA PLAN
Fn,IrtPPn TR4„PC
13. No -use of vacant
federal government open
space although some of it
could be used for deve-
opment of housing, industry,
or recreation
14. Too few landowners hold a
majority of undeveloped
land in the planning area
(private, National Forest,
(NFS), and Cherry Point)
1981 CAMA PLAN UPDATE
Four More Broad Issue
Categories Added
15. Resource Protection (AEC's
and Constraints)
16. Resource Production and
Management
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS
ACTIONS TAKEN TO PENDING OR PROPOSED
ADDRESS ISSUES ACTIONS 6 POLICIES
The former "flat -tops" military
family housing between Cunn#ng-
ham Boulevard and Roosevelt:
Boulevard is largely impacted
by high noise and accident
potential zones from aircraft
using runway 5. The City is in
the process of leasing approxi-
mately 17 acres of property east
of Roosevelt Boulevard for
recreation. The City has
constructed its new Public
Safety Building and the Walter
B. Jones park improvements east
of City Hall on some of that
vacant property.
During the past five years more
private land holdings have been
developed or approved for future
development. Approximately 1,427
lots or spaces that have been
approved are estimated to be
available for development in
the entire planning area. The
Forest Service has not swapped
any properties near Havelock
in recent years. Other than
the public uses mentioned in
13 above, the Cherry Point
has not permitted any non-
military development of its
property. In 1986, the military
acquired approximately 100 more
acres between NC 101 and runway
32 (all within a noise zone 3).
For one example see item #12
in the above list concerning
preservation of hardwood bottom -
land along estuarine shore in
Stonebridge Landing.
City looses enforcement of
State provisions of Local
Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Ordinance, retaining control
of less than acre provisions.
Resulted from differences between
City and State over Woodhaven
Street construction through
East Prong Slocum Creek.
See discussion and policies
under this heading later in
chapter.
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Expansions of the City's public
buildings to the east in front of
Ft. Macon Village is expected during
the next ten years. The City is
interested in seeing the Tourism
Development Authority's proposal
for an Air Museum become a reality
on the government property near
Roosevelt Boulevard and NC 101,
although this proposal is not
presently compatible with the
AICUZ Plan.
No major changes in National Forest
Service or Cherry Point land holdings
are anticipated in the ten year period
within Havelock's planning areas.
However, several hundred acres of
Croatan National Forest west of
Greenfield Boulevard is recommended
for land exchange between the National
Forest Service and private land owners
for possible housing development.
Also, approximately 100 acres of .IFS
southeast of Shepard Street in the.
vicinity of McCotter Boulevard ex-
tension is proposed for exchange.and
development as housing and•cluster
commercial (see the Land Classifi-
cation Map A-3).
This Plan update endorses National
Forest Service forest management
practices for Croatan National
Forest(see subject heading in
this chapter)
A Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance will be passed in late
1986, increasing control of
development in fragile floodplains.
The City will continue supporting
policies and regulations to
implement AICUZ and add procedures
for receiving Base comments on
questionable development proposals.
The update includes a Storm Hazard
Mitigation, Poast-Disaster Recovery,
and Evacuation Plan later in this
chapter.
City supportive of protection
of forest resources in Croatan
National Forest. The City will
support limited land swapping
per NFS policy and Land Class-
ification Map (A-3).

Table 21 . . . CHANGING ISSUES AND ACTIONS TAKEN OR PENDING TO ADDRESS THEM 1976, '81, '86 (Continued)
17. Economic and Community
Under rapid growth pressures
City will continue working
Development
for land and public services the
toward goals established in
City adds approximately 1000
prior plans.
housing units in five years.
Land Classification Map
Development occurs under City s
provides room to grow within
various land use regulations,
existing developed areas and
but community becomes increasingly
transition land classes. The
aware of constraints on land
City can accomodate public
for development. Flooding from
desire for moderately paced
poor drainage in East Havelock
growth without adverse environ-
increases,
mental consequences under
City funds water and sewer systems
sound land use regulations.
improvements to meet desired
moderate growth projections.
The City will continue trend
of improving "quality of life"
through recreation programs,
improved community appearance,
efforts to reduce traffic
problems, etc. See policies
on these and other subjects
later in this chapter.
18. Continuing Public
Normal methods of continuing
The Citizen's Attitude Survey's
Participation
public involvement through active
of 1976 and 1986, proved very
boards, news media coverage of
helpful for good public relations
events, and public meetings
and for getting issues identified
are continued. Havelock's res-
and priorities established. A
idents are very active in local
similar survey will be repeated
government.
in five years.
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In early 1986, Woodhaven Street was re -constructed on a new fill and roadbed
across Joe's Branch and (West Prong of Slocum Creek). After initial construction
in 1985, the road was washed out. This stream is bordered by a hardwood
bottom land with a floodway and floodplain identified in the City's new Flood
Insurance Maps.
House on Shore Drive. . .note smoothly filled house site and yard in flood
plain of East prong Slocum Creek.

RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICIES
A. Areas of Environmental Concern
Estuarine System Categories. The first AECs discussed collectively
are those water and land areas of the coast that contribute enormous economic,
social, and biological values to North Carolina and Havelock as components of
the estaurine system. Included within the estuarine system are the following
AEC categories: estuarine waters, coastal wetlands, public trust areas, and
estuarine shorelines. Each of the AECs is either geographically within the
estuary or, because of its location and nature, may significantly affect the
estuary. The maps accompanying this plan in the back pocket show the waters
and flood plains of Slocum and Hancock Creeks: Within these areas are all of
the local AEC categories.
Management Objective of the Estuarine System. After ten years of ex-
perience under the CAMA program Havelock continues to give high priority to
the protection and coordinated management to estuarine waters, coastal wetlands,
public trust areas, and estuarine shorelines, as an interrelated group of AECs,
so as to safeguard and perpetuate their biological, social, economic, and
aesthetic values and to ensure that development occurring within these AECs
is compatible with natural characteristics so as to minimize the likelihood
of significant loss of private property and public resources.
[1] ....... Coastal Wetlands
Coastal wetlands are defined as any salt marsh or other marsh
subject to regular or occasional flooding by tides, including wind tides
(whether or not the tide waters reach the marshland areas through natural or
artificial watercourses), provided this shall not include hurricane or
tropical storm tides.
Coastal wetlands contain some but not necessarily all, of the
following marsh plant species:
1) Cord Grass (Spartina alterniflora),
2) Black Needlerush (Juncus roemerianus),
3) Glasswort(Salicornia spp.),
4) Salt Grass (Distichlis spicata),
5) Bulrush (Scriput spp.),
6) Saw Grass (Cladium jamaicense),
7) Sea Lavender (Limonium spp.),
8) Cat -tail (Typha spp.),
9) Salt Meadow Grass (Spartina patens),
10) Salt Reed Grass (Spartina cynosuroides).
Included in this definition of coastal wetlands is "such contiguous
and as the Secretary of NRCD reasonably deems necessary to affect by any
order in carrying out the purposes of this Section." (G.S. 113-230(a)).
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Coastal wetlands in the Havelock jurisdiction are limited to relatively
small areas along the shorelines of Slocum and Tucker Creeks.
(a) Policy Objective
To give highest priority to the protection and management of coastal
wetlands so as to safeguard and perpetuate their biological, social, economic
and aesthetic values; to coordinate and establish a management system capable
of conserving and utilizing coastal wetlands as a natural resource essential
to the functioning of the entire estuarine system.
(b) Appropriate Land Uses
Suitable land uses shall be those consistent the management objective
in this rule. Highest priority of use shall be allocated to the conservation of
existing coastal wetlands. Second priority of coastal wetland use shall be
given to those types of development activities that require water access and
cannot function elsewhere.
Unacceptable land uses would include, but would not be limited to,
the following examples: restaurants and businesses; residences, apartments,
motels, hotels, and -trailer parks; parking lots and private roads and high-
ways; and factories. Examples of acceptable land uses may include.utility
easements, fishing piers, docks, and agricultural uses, such as farming and
forestry drainage, as permitted under North Carolina's Dredge and Fill Act
and/or applicable laws. Earlier in 1986, for instance, Havelock constructed
an elevated walkway and small fishing pier in the Stonebridge Landing Sub-
division through wetlands in order to provide access to Slocum Creek.
In every instance, the particular location, use, and design
characteristics shall be in accord with the general use standards for coastal
wetlands, estuarine waters, and public trust areas.
(c) Development -Policy Alternatives
Development policy alternatives for coastal wetlands in Havelock
including the following: (1) city or other public body acquisition for open
space uses; (2) prohibition of private development through regulation;
(3) regulated development of appropriate land uses; and (4) action by the
Coastal Resources Commission to remove the AEC designation from the area.
The City has used acquisition by its Subdivision Regulation pro-
visions for dedication of land to obtain five (5) acres of wetlands as
{'[
mentioned above. The City however, may not have the opportunity to use
this tool again because all of the developable portions of lands adja-
cent to etlands along Slocum Creek have been subdivided and developed
with the exception perhaps of a very few lots. Acquisition of some
wetlands may be possible through obtaining private donation of conser-
vation easements.' The outright negotiated purchases of wetlands is not
considered financially feasible by the City.
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The desired alternative to accomplish the policy objective is to re-
gulate development insuring appropriate land uses in coastal wetlands.
Appropriate land uses are listed under section (b). The Land Classification
Map places these areas into the "conservation" category. Havelock will also
seek assistance from the N. C. Division of Parks and Recreation in methods
of obtaining conservation easements for wetlands.
(d) Implementation/Enforcement
Havelock will implement and enforce the Coastal Wetlands policy
objective through strict and vigorous city enforcement of AEC regulations,
the City Zoning Ordinance, proposed Floodplain Regulations, and full
cooperation with state and federal permitting and enforcement agencies.
[2] ........Estuarine Waters
Estuarine waters are defined in G.S. 113-A-113(b)(2) as "all the
water of the Atlantic Ocean within the boundary of North Carolina and all the
waters of the bays, sounds, rivers, and tributaries thereto, seaward of the
dividing line between coastal fishing waters and inland fishing waters, as
set forth in the most recent agreement adopted by the Wildlife Resources Commission
and the department of Natural Resources and Community Development filed with
the Secretary of State, entitled "Boundary Lines North Carolina Commercial
Fishing --Inland Fishing Waters."
Estuarine waters in Havelock are the waters of Slocum Creek,
Hancock Creek, and Tucker Creeks. The waters of Tucker Creek are not bounded
by lands under the city`s regulatory control, however.
(a) Policy Objective
To give the highest priority to the conservtion and management of
the important features of estuarine waters so as to safeguard and perpetuate
their biological, social, aesthetic, and economic values; to coordinate and
establish a managment system capable of conserving and utilizing estuarine
waters.
(b) Use Standards
Suitable land/water uses shall be those consistent with the manage-
ment objectives in this Rule. Highest priority of use shall be allocated to
the conservation of estuarine waters and its vital components. Second priority
of estuarine use shall be given to those types of development activities that
require water access and use which cannot function elsewhere such as simple
access channels; structures to prevent erosion; navigation channels; boat
docks, marinas, piers, wharfs, and mooring pilings.
(c) Development Policy Alternatives
Havelock estuarine waters should be considered a most valuable
public asset. Policy alternatives considered were: 1)total and complete
conservation of estuarine waters, 2)limited use consistent with public
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and private requirements for access under Corps 404 and CAMA permit
requirements.
The City believes that protection of water quality and the
natural appearance of its Creeks to be important. Some limited access
for increased public use of Slocum Creek has been a continuing objective
for the City. Within the ten year planning period efforts will be made to secure a
public boat ramp. Conservation of estuarine waters is possible at the
same time. These Creeks can be used with the value of use far out weighing
any harmful effects on these waters. Appropriate uses of these areas are
the uses stated in the Use Standards section (b), the City Zoning Ordinance,
and proposed Flood Plain Regulations.
(d) Implementation/Enforcement
Havelock will implement and enforce the estuarine waters policy
objective through strict and vigorous enforcement of AEC regulations, the
City Zoning Ordiance, the below one acre provisions of the Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Ordinance, and proposed Flood Plain Regulations.
In every instance, the particular location, use, and design
characteristics shall be in accord with the general use standards for
coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, and public trust areas.
[31 ........Public Trust Areas
Public trust areas as defined by the State of North Carolina are
all waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the lands thereunder from the mean high
water mark to the seaward limit of state jurisdiction; all natural bodies of
water subject to measurable lunar tides and lands thereunder to the mean high_
water mark; all navigable natural bodies of water and lands thereunder to
the mean highwater level or mean water level as the case may be, except
privately -owned lakes to which the public has no right or access; all water
in artificially created bodies of water containing significant public
fishing resources or other public resources which are accessible to the public
by navigation from bodies of water in which the public has rights of navi-
gation; and all waters in artifically created bodies of water in which the
public has acquired rights by prescription, custom, usage, dedication, or any
other means. In determining whether the public has acquired rights by pre-
scription, custom, usage, dedication, or any other means. In determining
whether the public has acquired rights in artificially created bodies of water,
the following factors shall be considered:
(1) the use of the body of water by the public,
(2) the length of time the public has used the area,
(3) the value of public resources in the body of water,
(4) whether the public resources in the body of water are mobile
:to the extent that they can move into natural bodies of water,
(5) 'whether the creation of the artificial body of water
required permission from the state, and

(6) the value of the body of water to the public for navi-
gation from one public area to another public area.
Public Trust waters in Havelock are limited to the upper reaches
of the City's Creeks. The only significant intrusion in the past five years
has been the construction of Woodhaven Street across from Joe's Branch.
(a) Policy Objective_
To protect public rights for navigation and recreation and to pre-
serve and manage the public trust areas so as.to safeguard and perpetuate their
biological, economic and aesthetid value.
(b) Use Standards
Acceptable uses shall be those consistent with the management
objectives in (c) of this Rule. In the absence of overriding public benefit,
any use which significantly interferes with the public right of navigation or
other public trust rights which the public may be found to have in these areas
shall not be.allowed. The development of navigational channels or drainage
ditches, the use of bulkheads to prevent erosion, the buildings of piers, -
wharfs, or marinas are examples of use that may be acceptable within public
trust areas, provided that such will not be deterimental-to the public trust
rights and the biological and physical functions of the estuary. Projects
which would directly or indirectly block or impair existing navigation channels,
increase shoreline erosion, deposit spoils below mean high tide, cause adverse
water circulation patterns, violate water quality standards, or cause de-
gradation of shellfish waters are generally -considered incompatible with the
management policies of public trust areas. In every instance, the particular
location, use, and design characteristics shall be in accord with the general
use standards for coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, and public trust areas.
(c) Development Policy Alternatives
Havelock public trust waters should be considered a valuable public
asset. Policy alternatives considered where total prohibition of use and con-
servation of public trust waters or (2) limited use consistent with the use
standards of section (b).
.Havelock does not believe the first alternative to be realistic.
Some of these areas may be used without violating the public trust of the
waters with the use value far outweighing any.harmful effect created. The
second alternative is considered desirable, even with the limited size of
these areas in Havelock: This was the case in 1984, when the City first
constructed Woodhaven Street. The local concern for improved traffic access
justified the crossing of Joe's branch. The floodway restrictions soon to be
in place will further restrict development into public trust waters.
(d) Implementation/Enforcement
Havelock will implement and enforce its public trust waters
policy objective through strict and vigorous enforcement of AEC regulations,
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Quiet. . .
scenic neighborhoods. . .
Initial visual impressions
of Havelock are not re-
presentative of the many
fine residential
neighborhoods found a mile
or less from the U.S. 70
commercial strip. Nicely
wooded, sloped lots with
fine homes are the Havelock
most don't see.
The Havelock few see. . . . .
Because Havelock has
developed so quickly --
without a master trail
system and water access
plan, views like this
one of Slocum Creek, off
the Cedar Lane area,
are held privately --
limiting public access.
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the City Zoning Ordinance, the City's (below one acre provisions of the)
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance, and proposed Flood Plain Ordinance.
The City will cooperate fully with state and federal permitting and enforcement
agencies with jurisdiction over public trust waters by notifying effected
agencies when potential development activities are proposed near these waters.
[41 ........Estuarine Shorelines
Estuarine shorelines are those non -ocean shorelines which are
especially vulnerable to erosion, flooding, or other adverse effects of
wind and water and are intimately connected to the estuary. This area
extends from the mean high water level or normal water level along the
estuaries, sounds, bays, and brackish waters as set forth in an agreement
adopted by the Wildlife Resources Commission and the Department of Natural
Resoruces and Community development (described in regulation 0206(a) of the
State Code) for a distance of 75 feet landward.
Estuarine shorelines in Havelock are generally of the wooded
swamp type and are limited to the shorelines of Slocum Creek (east and west
prongs) and Tucker Creek.
(a) Policy
Objective. To ensure shoreline development is compatible with both
the dynamic nature of estuarine shorelines and the values of the estuarine
system.
(b) Use Standards
(1) All development projects, proposals, and designs shall be to
substantially preserve and not weaken or eliminate natural
barriers to erosion, including, but not limited to, peat
marshland, resistant clay shorelines, cypress -gum protective
fringe areas adjacent to vulnerable shorelines.
(2) All development projects, proposals, and designs shall limit
the construction of impervious surfaces and areas not allowing
natural drainage to only so much as is necessary to adequately
service the major purpose or use for which the lot is to be
developed. Impervious surfaces shall not exceed 30 percent
of the AEC area of the lots, unless the applicant can show
that such a limitation will allow no practicable use to be
made of the lot.
(3) All development projects, proposals, and designs will comply
with the following mandatory standards of the North Carolina
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973;
••i) All development projects, proposals, and designs shall
provide for a buffer zone along the margin of the estuarine
water which is sufficient to confine visible silitation
within 25 percent of the buffer zone nearest the land
disturbing development.
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No development project proposal or design shall permit
LJ an angle for graded slopes or fill which is greater than
an angle which can be retained by vegetative cover or
other adequate erosion -control devices or structures.
.iii) All development projects, proposals, and designs which
involve uncovering more than one acre of land shall plant
a ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion within 30
working days of completion of the grading; provided that
this shall not apply to clearing land for the purpose
of forming a reservoir later to be inundated.
4) Development shall not have a significant adverse impact on
estuarine resources.
5) Development shall not significantly interfere with existing
public rights of access to, or use of, navigable waters or
public resources.
6) No major public facility shall be permitted if such facility
is likely to require extraordinary public expenditures for
maintenance and continued use, unless it can be shown that
the public purpose served by the facility outweighs the
required public expenditures for construction, maintenance,
and continued use. For the purpose of this standard, "public
facility" shall mean a project which is paid for.in any part
by -public funds.
7) Development shall not cause major or irreversible damage to
valuable documented historic architectural or archeological
resources.
(c) Development Policy Alternatives
Development policy alternatives for Estuarine Shorelines in Havelock
include the following: (1) city or public acquisition of shoreline; (2) pro-
3 of private development through regulation; (3) regulated development
of appropriate land uses; or (4) action by the Coastal Resources Commission
ri to remove the AEC designation from the area.
Fortunately the City has acquired the five acres of wooded swamp
in the Stonebridge Landing Subdivision which borders the west shoreline of
Slocum Creek. The limited access elevated wooden walk and fishing pier meanders
through the natural area barely disturbing it. It serves as an example of the
public's desire in Havelock to wisely use its.regulatory functions to acquire
a valuable natural resource for public use and without endangering the sensitive
area. In 1987, the City will request assistance from the N. C. Division of Parks
and Recreation to*work with the City's Recreation Department in developing a plan
for acquiring similar natural areas in floodplains, for the purpose of developing
an integrated greenway system.
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Furthermore, the City's proposed floodway regulations in the
Floodplain Ordinance, Corps 404 and CAMA permit requirements will limit
private development in estuarine shorelines. Removal of estuarine shore-
lines from designation as an AEC is not considered desirable by the City and
is not viewed as a realistic alternative.
(d) Implementation/Enforcement
Havelock will implement and enforce the estuarine shoreline policy
objective through strict and vigorous enforcement of AEC regulations, the city
zoning ordinance, the city's below one acre provisions of the erosion and
sedimentation control ordinance, and by informing state and federal regulatory
agencies of pending development that may fall under their jurisdictions. As
mentioned too; the city will continue its efforts to obtain public acquisition
of estuarine shorelines by donation or conservation easements as part of its
proposed public access/greenway program.
[5] ........Ocean Hazard Categories
The next broad grouping is composed of those AECs that are considered
natural hazard areas along the Atlantic Ocean shoreline where, because of their
special vulnerability to erosion or other adverse effect of sand, wind, and
water, uncontrolled or incompatible development could unreasonably endanger
life or property. Ocean hazard areas include beaches, frontal dunes, inlet
lands, and other areas in which geologic, vegetive and soil conditions indicate
a substantial possiblity of excessive erosion or flood damage.
There are no ocean hazard category AECs.within the Havelock Planning
Area.
[6] ........Public Water Supply Categories
The third broad grouping of AECs includes valuable small surface
water supply watersheds and public water supply well fields.
There are no identified Public Water Supply category AECs within
the Havelock Planning Area.
[7] ..... .General
The fourth and final group AECs is gathered under the heading of
fragile natural and cultural resources areas that are defined as areas con-
taining environmental, natural or cultural resources of more than local
significance in which uncontrolled or incompatible development could result
in major or irreversible damage to natural systems or cultural resources,
scientific, educational, or associative values, or aesthetic qualities.
There are fragile natural areas within Havelock's jurisdiction
containing remnant species of animals. Within the Croatan National Forest
and in the remaining bottom land hardwood swamps of Slocum Creek and Hancock
Creek there exist three threatened or endangered animal species. The red -
cockaded woodpecker, American alligator, and potentially the Neuse River
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H waterdog could be threatened by development in wooded bottomland or by
}` insensitive tree management programs.
The Land and Resource Management Plan Croatan and Uwharrie National
Forests 1986-2000 has designated three management areas for National Forest
lands within Havelock's planning area as described in Chapter II, p. 22-23.
All these area management programs provide long term protection of wildlife
resources and maintenance of areas for remanant species.
In the 1976 CAMA Plan, Havelock designated potential areas of environ-
mental concern including those listed in the preceding'pages and'the category
of fragile environments containing remanant species of animals and plants
(DCA, pp. 106-109). However, in the 19$1 CAMA Plan update this category of
locally significant AEC was overlooked, although essentially areas with remnant
species are contained within the 100 year -flood plain area which are covered
by conservation policies adopted under other AEC categories (i.e., estuarine
waters, shorelines, wetlands, etc.).
(j (a) Development Policy Alternatives
Alternative development policies considered by Havelock relating
to natural areas within the Croatan National Forest likely to contain remanant
species include: (1) placing some, none, or all three management areas into
a "conservation" classification thereby indicating to the Natural Forest Service
what Havelock's desires are for these lands; (2) adopting no conservation or
development recommendations for Natural Forest lands because federal law permits
local policy or regulation,
A majority of those residents responding to the opinion survey
in February 1986, indicated a preference that more of the Croatan-National
Forest should not be sold for development. Conflicting desires, were ex-
pressed by the same respondents toward efforts by the N. C. Department of
Transportation and Havelock to see U.S. 70 bypass built, much of which, would
cut through more of the Natural Forest's lands. The City has seriously weighted
both desires and decided to continue seeking plans to develop the bypass, but
supports the mandatory requirement for a complete "environmental impact"
j� assessment of the impact of such facility on areas that may sustain remnant
species and other wildlife resources.
However, during the ten year planning period Havelock does not
feel the U.S. 70 bypass will be developed. The City of Havelock has adopted
the following policy statements regarding Fragile Natural Areas within the
city's planning jurisdiction: (1) the Land Classification Map will reflect
a conservation category for undeveloped hardwood bottom lands located within
the 100 year flood plain and Croatan Management areas 3 and 5, located southeast
and southwest of Havelock. Approximately 150 acres of NFS lands adjacent to
Greenfield Boulevard, outside of Floodplain.areas, and close to the proposed
routing of the U.L 70 bypass are shown in "transition" on the Land Classification
Map.
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[81 ........Constraints to Development
Constraints to development are discussed in Chapter III of this
plan. The following are the Havelock policies on resource protection in
these areas.
1) Man -Made Hazard Areas. The major man-made hazards effecting
Havelock are aircraft using the MCAS Air Station at Cherry Point. The
Air Installations Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) program developed for the
air station by the U.S. Department of Defense, identifies noise and accident
potential zones over Cherry Point and the surrounding country side that
result from military air traffic. The Constraints to Development Map (A-1),
contained in the back pocket, illustrates the 1981 AICUZ Plan Update plus
several recent flight patterns added to the foot print. Copies of the
plan may be seen at the public library and City Hall.
(a) Policy Objective
Havelock will continue supporting the use of Cherry Point by the Marine
Corps and implementing and enforcing the (APZ) and Noise Zone 3 land use re-
strictions of the AICUZ study.
(b) Appropriate Uses
The AICUZ study provides a land use compatibility matrix which
provides a listing of appropriate and conflicting land uses recommended for
each category of noise and APZ under the following ratings judged by density
of population, type and density of structures and height restrictions:
No New Development - The land use and related structures are not
compatible and should be prohibited.
Restricted New Development - The land use and related structures
are generally compatible; however, some special factors should
be considered. 0
No Restrictions - The land use and related structures are compatible
without restrictions and should be considered. 0
In 1983 (see Chapter II, p.25 ), the City expressed its continuing support
for the AICUZ plan by adopting amendments to the City Zoning Ordinance incorporating
Noise Zone 3 and APZ restrictions on land use. 0
(c) Development Policy Alternatives a
Because of the vital importance to Havelock that Cherry Point
plays, the only acceptable alternative development policy for this man-made
hazard is to support the AICUZ plan, enforce the Zoning Ordinance provisions
1. 0
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restricting certain land acres within hazard areas, and refrain from allowing
incompatible development to occur that may jeopardize the military's ability
to continue its various missions without placing Havelock's citizens in un-
necessarily hazardous living/working conditions.
(d) Implementation/Enforcement
The City will implement and enforce this policy objective through
n enforcement of zoning and subdivision regulations, and by requesting assistance
{L1t from the Base Commander when development proposals are made that may be in
conflict with the AICUZ plan.
2) Natural Hazard Areas. The most significant potential natural
hazard to life and property in Havelock are high winds and flooding caused by
hurricanes. The last section.of the chapter contains the storm hazard mitigation,
post -disaster recovery and evacuation plans and policies as have been identified
and adopted for Havelock.
(a) Excessive Erosion Areas: Estuarine and River Erodible Areas Policy
Objectives. The 1981 CAMA Plan update (p.82) suggested that excessive erosion
was a natural hazard in Havelock. Estuarine shorelines and floodways
alongSlocum Creek from Cedar Creek Drive and up both East and West Prongs of
Slocum Creek are subject to erosion, especially if marsh and hardwood bottom
lands are cleared. These areas then become unstable and subject to excessive
scour. Policies and regulations described under prior sections concerning
these shorelines should provide adequate protections to properties along these
creeks. No additional policy alternatives were considered.
(b) Coastal Floodplains Policy Objective. The City anticipates adopting
a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (floodplain ordinance) before 1987, this
following along awaited and delayed publication of flood insurance and floodway
boundary maps which only became -available during the past year.
(c) Development Policy Alternatives. The City could consider not
adopting a floodplain ordinance and not participating in the National Flood
Insurance Program. This was not considered a reasonable alternative because
the City desires to allow flood insurance to be made available within Havelock's
jurisdiction and Havelock considers it important to limit the types of deve-
lopment in floodplains that may otherwise create greater risks to life and
property if not regulated.
(d) Implementation/Enforcement. The City's Director of Inspections
�{ will be assigned the responsibilities for enforcing the Floodplain Ordinance.
1 3) Other Hazardous or Fragile Land Areas.
(a) Water Supply Sources. A majority of respondents to the February
1986, opinion survey felt the city's drinking water was very poor tasting and
frequently "muddy" looking, which is a treatment and delivery issue. Chapter
III includes a description of proposed Phase I improvements to the water system
and recommendations that may improve the drinking water.
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Havelock's potable water supply comes exclusively from
the Yorktown Formation, an acquifer of Miocene sands and limestone.
The groundwater is pumped from deep wells and then filtered and treated
at the Lynnwayne Circle water treatment plant to remove iron and other
disolved minerals. Overlaying the fully charged Yorktown Formation are
generally flat sandy coastal soils with excess water for recharge
purposes. Excess water seeps into streams, ponds at the surface, evap-
orates, or transpires through vegetation. The City will continue
supporting state and federal regulations designed to protect ground-
water supplies. The City's Water Department will continue providing
responsible state agencies water samples for testing and data on volumes
of water pumped.
The City of Havelock recognizes that surface water contam-
ination may, over time, adversely effect the quality of deeper ground
water supplies. Therefore, the City supports efforts of the Neuse
River Foundation, Inc. and the Division of Environmental Management in
there efforts to reduce sedimentation, phosphates, and nitrification
of surface waters in the Neuse River and its watershed.
(b) Unique Coastal Geologic Formations. No geologically impor-
tant sites are known to exist in the Havelock vicinity. A policy
statement on the subject is not warranted.
(c) Significant Historic, Architectural, & Archaeological Resources.
There is perhaps one potentially significant archaeological site in Havelock.
It is a Civil War bunker located near the Atlantic and East Carolina
Railroad tracts. The site has reportedly been disturbed and will likely
not merit an arcaeolgical investigation.
A few structures were identified as having potential architectural
significance by Peter Sanbeck of the North Carolina Department of Cultural
Resources during an inventory of Craven County conducted in 1980. The
Havelock Community Appearance Commission will be asked to study the best
means of protecting any such structures during their 1987, program of
work; and to report their findings to the Board of Commissioners.
(d) Stormwater Runoff. The City of Havelock is aware of the
State Division of Environmental Management's concerns that stormwater runoff
from urban development may very well be adversely effecting water quality
in Slocum Creek and the estuarine water system although this issue has
not been a major local issue. The City does recognize and support efforts
by the State, Neuse River Foundation, Inc., and the U.S. Soil Conservation
Service to encourage wise land use practices to reduce sedimentation and
and other pollutants caused by land disturbing activities and intensive
development of impervious surfaces which increase runoff.
The City will continue to enforce its Subdivision Regulations,
and coordinate enforcement of Erosion and Sedimentation Control with NRCD,
and adopt a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance .in order to reduce
water pollution from sto.rmwater runoff in new development. The City's
Director of Inspections will continue requiring contractors to seed new
lots under the City's Standard Design Criteria and those provisions of
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The winding elevated wood walkway
affords the lucky visitors of
Havelock's newest public fishing
pier a rare opportunity to find
nature. The 5 acre wooded swamp
is full of song birds and plant
life. This is an excellent example
of far sighted Recreation Depart-
ment and Planning Board in obtaining
land donation by the subdivision's
developer under the City's Sub-
division Ordinance, that requires
parks/recreation land dedication
or fees in lieu of dedication.
Furthermore, CAMA permits and
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
regulations were instrumental in
helping maintain this area as a
natural conservatory. The access
trail and elevated ramps also pro-
vide easy access to the handicapped
to an otherwise unaccessible scenic
area.
Public fishing pier provide`s-
rare access to the water. .
The West Prong of Slocum
Creek can now be reached vie__
a 350 foot long elevated wooc
trail located in Stonebridg"
Landing.

housing land across from the new Public Safety Building.
(a) Policy Objective.
In addition to the continuing successful development of community
and neighborhood parks, three other recreation needs were identified for agressive
development in the planning period: (1) acquire a public boat access ramp to Slocum
Creek; (2) build a multi -purpose recreation complex as recommended by the Recreation
Department and Advisory Board; and (3) prepare a plan to develop an integrated
trailpark or green way system to interconnect various neighborhoods with recreational
facilities and provide access to natural areas.
Havelock supports recreation through preservation of the surrounding natural
resources and the programs, facilities and activities of the Havelock Recreation
Department.
(b) Policy Alternatives.
Havelock recognizes the importance of recreation for city
citizens. The city financially supports the programs of the City
Recreation Department to the fullest extent possible. The city is aware
of its responsibility in the area of recreation and has attempted and will
continue in the future to provide recreation programs, facilities, etc.,
for city residents.
(c) Implementation/Enforcement.
Havelock will implement and enforce the recreation policy
objective through the City Recreation Department, Advisory Board, and by
enforcement of the Subdivision Regulations. Also, in 1987, the Recreation
Department will seek assistance from the N. C. Department of Parks and
Recreation in means of planning a greenway system or trail park system
for Havelock.
The City also, endorses the National Forest Services recreation
plans and land management program's for the Croatan National Forest.
The City Recreation Department should be consulted for more
information concerning specific recreation policies and programs.
[2] ........Productive Agricultural Lands.
There were no farming activities noted within Havelock's
planning area during the 1986 land use survey. The City of Havelock
does not believe a policy addressing productive agricultural lands is
necessary at this time.
[3] ........Forestry
(a) Policy Objective.
Lands in forestry management within Croatan National Forest and
located in '-avelock's planning jurisdiction are important natural resources.
(� The City supports careful management of forestry lands as practiced by the
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Slocum Creek access opportunity. . .
Several undeveloped, generally steep sloped and wooded lots, may be
found fronting on public streets and touching smaller streams leading
to Slocum Creek. The one above, for instance, off Bristol Lane provides
an excellent opportunity for improved pedestrian trails. Public purchase
of these parcels or donation of perpetual conservation easements for
greenway system development is suggested. The Westbrook, Ketner Heights,
and Stonebridge Landing vicinity offer Havelock`s best but dwindling
opportunity for a beautifully linked system of hiking, jogging, and
nature trails.
Residents along Webb Boulevard and other throughfares have expressed
their desires for wide sidewalks and bike trails. A city-wide trail -park
or greenway plan is proposed as a start at developing such a system.

the City's Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance that regulate
land disturbing activites in addition to the State's enforcement limits.
Some coastal communities have adopted stormwater management
plans to limit the rate of stormwater runoff to no greater than those
rates existing prior to development. Because of concern for keeping
new development from increasing drainage "downstream" to levels that
will not cause increased localized flooding, the Planning Board and
City Board of Commissioners have been requiring developers of new subdiv-
isions to provide hydrologic information prior to plan approvals under
the City's Subdivision Ordinance.
The McCotter Canal Preliminary Drainage Study (Stewart, 1984)
did not include an evaluation of potential increased runoff effects on
water qualitv in receiving waters.
In 1987-e8 the City will seek assistance from the State to include such
an analysis in any final drainage planning. This will include serious thought
toward amending the Subdivision Regulations,Standard Design Criteria, and/or
1 Zoning Ordinance to include: (1) standards for vegetative buffers; (2) minimize
impervious areas; and (3) maximize grassed swales along new subdivision streets.
RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
The importance of agriculture, forestry, mining and commercial fishing are
discussed in the data analysis section of this plan. The 1976 CAMA Plan and the
'81 update included discussions of sound managment of the above resources to the
City and Craven County. The City of Havelock policy with respect to natural re-
source production and management recognizes the close relationship between the
City policies and the economic dependence of many county residents on the land
and water resources of the area.
[11 ........Recreation
Havelock is located in an area with many natural resources which are
valuable for recreational purposes. Most noteable are the Neuse River, the natural
and man made recreation facilities at Cherry Point and the resources of Croatan
National Forest. Perhaps equally important to city residents are the programs of
the Havelock recreation Department which utilize city resources and facilities.
The City has expanded its recreation lands and facilities in the past five
years through use of mandatory dedication of land or fee in lieu of dedication
within the new subdivision development.
Serman's Park a 3.3 acre neighborhood park located north of McCotter Boulevard
in Castle Downs subdivision and the 4.48 acre site in Stonebridge Landing used as
a natural preserve with fishing pier both serve as contrasting examples of recrea-
tion land uses made possible through the mandatory recreation dedication provisions.
The new Walter B. Jones Park funded in part through a Land and Water Conser-
vation Grant off Hatteras and Atlantic Avenues was developed on former government
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National Forest Service which do not substantially harm the environment.
The City also supports the National Forest Services' policy of land swaping
to consolidate holdings when it is practical to obtain: (1) right-of-way
for U.S. 70 bypass, (2) those lands for future development southeast
of U.S. 70 near the projected extension of McCotter Boulevard, and (3) well
drained less restrictive soils for housing development northwest of Green-
field Boulevard.
(b) Appropriate Uses.
Proven forestry management practices which are environmentally
safe or any use proven to meet the policy objective.
(c) Development Policy Alternatives.
Basic alternatives considered were: 1) urge the Forestry Service
to give up more land for development; 2) permit unrestricted development or
use through a no control policy; or 3) encourage development only where the
overall housing or economic conditions of the city can be shown to directly
benefit; or 4) preserve all of the existing NFS land holdings. The city
believes a combination of alternatives 1, 3, and 4 are appropriate to
insure the least interference with a valuable resource and meet the needs
of the City to expand a little.
(d) Implementation/Enforcement.
The policy objective will be implemented and enforced by -the
City Planning Board using the existing City Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances
and the Land Classification Map.
[4] ........Mining
There continue to be no areas within the Havelock Planning
Area with the potential for creating any type of mining activity. The City
of Havelock does not believe a policy addressing mining is necessary at this
time.
[5] ........Commercial Fishing
The City of Havelock does not believe a policy addressing
commercial fishing is necessary because there are no commercial fishing
operations of any type located within the Planning Area.
[6] ..:.....Off -Road Vehicles
There are no areas within the. Havelock Planning Area (except
the Croatan National Forest) where public use of off -road vehicles occur
with any frequency. The city does not believe a policy addressing off -road
vehicles is necessary or required at this time.
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ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
In 1976 Havelock Land Use Plan and 1981 update lists the following
as goals of the City of Havelock.
General Goals
Six general, development goals for the Havelock area were still considered
appropriate by the City Board of Commissioners. These general goals form the
basic community development policy objectives for the next ten years:
1) To provide a harmonious living environment which is safe, healthy,
and attractive --not only to those so choosing to live here, but
for those passing through as well;
2) To expand the employment base from that of a "one industry town"
so that opportunities for employment will be available for all
who seek them;
3) To promote development (residential, commercial, industrial, and
recreational) that is compatible with the noise and crash hazards
which result from the normal aircraft operations of Cherry Point
Marine Corps Air Station;
4) To provide wide ranged educational, cultural, and recreational
opportunities to meet the needs of all of the community's residents
through a cooperative program of public and private investment of
time and money;
5) To preserve the qualities of the natural environment which make the
area attractive as a place to live and visit;
6) To provide public services and facilities to meet the needs of the
people in a timely, efficient, and orderly manner.
Table 22, located toward the beginning of this chapter summarizes efforts made
by Havelock during the past to reach these goals.
[11 ........Moderate Urban Growth Desired.
Both the 1986 and 1976'opinion surveys indicated residents desired
to see guided moderate growth for the future. They were concerned with pro-
tecting the environment, allowing growth to keep pace with Havelock's ability
to provide services, and in such a way that traffic and poor drainage problems
would not increase.
Necessarily, with outward city growth generally restricted by the
various constraints shown on the Constraints to Development Map (A-2), one
might question whether there is adequate room available and services necessary
to meet demands described in Chapter IV. From the analysis of vacant land and
the projected ability of Havelock to "reasonably" keep pace with the projected
ten year development, the existing planning area can accomodate the desired
and projected growth.
[21 ......•• Commitment to Providing Services to Development.
The City of Havelock is committed and capable to provide the
necessary public services required to meet the ten year projected growth demand.
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Utility easements make possible trails. . .
Neighborhood children and adults have already created "informal"
trails along this CP&L electric power line easement that stretches
from the Lynwayne Circle area to Manchester Drive in Westbrook
Subdivision, crossing through Stonebridge Landing and Ketner
Heights. Formal creation and improvement of a trail along this
corridor should be considered along with feeder trails
connecting to points accessing scenic nature trails along
Slocum Tucker Creeks should be a priority item in a master trail -
park recreation plan. Additional encroachment agreements,
trail preparation, signage, and maintenance programs would be
necessary elements. Raleigh, N.C.'s Greenway System is a model.

The costs for this development are to be shared to some extent by the City;
but are largely to be met by developers and new residents or businesses
that will be required to provide all internal public facilities and contri-
bute "impact" or service fees too. In addition to current fees charged to
developers for water, sewer, recreation and (land) services, the City will
consider impact fees for drainage improvements.
[3] ........Redevelopment Policies.
There are no areas of Havelock which currently requires major
redevelopment. 'Havelock is a relatively new City and with the possible
exception of only a few isolated buildings. No major redevelopment activities
are anticipated in Havelock during the planning period. Redevelopment or
remodeling of specific structures will of course be encouraged within the
permitted uses of the city zoning ordinance. The City currently does not
desire to participate in publicly sponsored housing rehabilitation programs.
[4] ........Commitment to State and Federal Programs.
Havelock is generally supportive of state and federal programs
including eroison control, public water access, highway improvements, and
construction, port facilities, dredging, military facilities, recreation,
etc. There are no federal or state programs with exception of those located
at Cherry Point which, at present create either overriding interest or con-
cerns in Havelock. The City is basically supportive of all Cherry Point
activities and recognizes the fact that without the base Havelock would not
exist as it does today. The City is willing to commit resources to specific
proejcts individually provided funds are available and the best interests of
the city will be served. The city is an active member of the Neuse River
COG and reviews all state and federal projects included under the A-95
Project Notification and Review System. All official comments are directed
through the City Administrator's Office.
Q[5] ........Assistance to Channel Maintenance and Beach Nourishment.
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Havelock supports necessary channel maintenance and shoreline
nourishment projects provided the benefits gained can be proven to be
greater than the resulting cost whether financial or to the environment.
In Havelock, Slocum, and Tucker Creeks, are the only waters. The city will
generally support any projects or programs which will improve the public
accessibility or use potential of these creeks, provided environmental
hazards are not overriding concerns.
The City supports the Corps of Engineers' programs to maintain
and improve existing waterways as an avenue of commercial and recreational
traffic. Given the economic importance of the waterway, there is no
real alternative to this positon. The city does not believe it should
provide direct financial assistance to State agencies in maintaining adequate
channels in the Havelock area. However, the city will assist, if requested,
in obtaining easements for work and in identifying sites for "borrow"
material and for deposition of "spoil" material. The city cannot provide
funding for these projects at present.
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[61 ........Energy Facility Siting and Development.
Havelock has no specific policy on energy facility siting or
development at this time. The City is generally opposed to .developing or
locating of any major energy facility within the Havelock -Planning Area.
The City's Zoning Ordinance doesn't permit such a facility. The City
does not believe a facility can be located on available land which will
not be an extreme hazard to the surrounding developed area.
The City reserves the right to and will comment on the locating
of any proposed energy facility but only after extensive review of benefits
and accompanying hazards.
[71 ........Tourism, Beach, and Waterfront Access.
Havelock does not receive substantial economic benefit from
tourism. Most traffic either leaving or going to the beaches and tourist
areas of Carteret County does not see Havelock as a major tourist area.
Some commuter trade is generated seasonably by through beach traffic.
During the next five years the Craven County Tourism Deve-
lopment Authority and City will continue efforts to develop an air museum
in Havelock. In addition, the Recreation Department will consider adding
J a line item in the 1987-88 budget request for 50 percent matching funds
for either a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant or CAMA grant to
help the City acquire a site for developing a public boat access to
Slocum Creek.
ri [81 ........Strip Commercial Development.
Havelock's Main Street is a case study in the development and
maturing of a strip commercial business district. In a way though, for
most of its four to five mile length, Main Street -is not an ugly hodge-
podge of driveways, billoards, signs, solid asphalt. Yes, it does have
some of these characteristics, but by far not as many as Bragg Boulevard
in Fayetteville or U.S. 17 in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Havelock has adopted and enforced special exception regulations
in the Zoning Ordinance that allows the Planning Board to review developers'
site plans for many highway commercial businesses, enabling the City to
obtain better planned parking lots, landscaped areas, screening fences
between businesses and houses to the rear, and intergrated driveways. Also,
the City has a sign ordinance limiting the size and placement of on -premise
and off -premise signs. Unfortunately, there is still somewhat of a sign
jungle appearance about the area and portable,signs seem to be everywhere.
Additionally, the Appearance Commission's influence can be seen
with less junk scattered about than ten years ago.
Havelock's residents and officials want to continue efforts
to improve the image of the Main Street area. The City has through its
Zoning Ordinance and the Land Classification Map (A-3) limited the amount
of new acreage permitted to develop commercially along Miller Blvd.,
McCotter Blvd, N.C. 101, and other collector streets. This policy will
continue.
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STORM HAZARD MITIGATION, POST-DISASTERRECOVERY, AND
EVACUATION PLANS
Severe hazards from hurricanes are a real possibility throughout the Coastal
Plain and Outer Banks of North Carolina. Hurricane Gloria for instance,
potentially a major category hurricane, came so close to land falling directly
on Craven County'in October 1985, that serious damage from wind and flooding
could have occured even in Havelock which is more protected than many other
coastal communities lying closer to the sounds and ocean. The evacuation
planning and coordination of personnel from Cherry Point, Craven County,
Havelock, and other neighboring communities were put to a "test run" under the
Craven County Hurricane Evacuation, Hazard Mitigation and Post Disaster Recon-
struction Plan (1984). Overall the corresponding emergency operations centers
coordinated shelter set-ups, communications, and personnel assignments fairly
well.
Significant amounts of traffic from evacuations of Carteret County --
passing through Havelcok via U.S. 70 and N.C. 101 did cause major traffic
congestion locally, localized power outages occured along with some wind
damage. Gloria was a close call --not a major disaster. But because of the
high probability that more damage and calamity could occur, local governments
are required to prepare several documents in advance of major storms so that loss
of life and property may be kept at a minimum and that damage from high water and
strong winds can be repaired or reconstructed in a timely and proper manner
following the disaster.
In the excellent text on the subject, Before the Storm: Managing Develop-
ment to Reduce Hurricane Damages, McElyea, Brower, & Godschalk, 1982,.these
four documents are -recommended:
I. a hazard mitigation plan;
II. a reconstruction plan;
III. ordinances and resolutions dealing with hazard mitigation
and reconstruction;
IV. detailed and accurate property information.
This section of the 1986 CAMA Land Use Plan Update is provided to assist
the City of Havelock in developing policies, plans and information in line with
the above basic documents in order to manage development in areas subject to
damage from future hurricanes. The 1981 CAMA Plan Update (p.87) addressed some
of the necessary policies related to civil preparedness and evacuation planning,
but not mitigation and post recovery planning.
1. The hazard mitigation plan identifies hazard areas in the community, the
susceptibility to property damages and what actions will be taken following
disaster. It provides. . ."the foundation for how reconstruction takes
place.._. ." (McElyea, Brower, & Godschalk, pp. 7-36).
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n2. Personnel responsibilities and procedures for assessing damages and
lJ permitting repairs and re -construction are identified in the reconstruction
plan.
9L 3. Putting as many policies, procedures, and regulations in effect before
a major disaster is good insurance. It reduces confusion that would otherwise
occur following a disaster.
4. Finally, because documentation of losses for disaster relief must be
accomplished promptly and in proper detail following disasters the local govern-
ment -should have good property maps and details of ownership and property value
information readily available. These things will assist the assessment team in
documenting losses.
The City has adopted, by reference, the applicable policies and procedures
detailed in the Craven County Hurricane Evacuation_ Plan. It provides guidance
for coordinated evacuation communications, operations, shelter set-up and so on
for the Cherry Point -Havelock area. Emergency preparedness activities are pro-
vided at Cherry Point through a "team" of department directors and coordinated
by the Disaster Control Officer, who also serves as a laison with local officials.
The Craven County Fire Marshall serves as the Craven County Emergency Management
Coordinator with offices and the Operations Center located in New Bern. Have-
lock's operations's center is the Public Safety Building.
[1] ........Storm Hazard Mitigation Plan
(a) Hazard causes and potential damages. There are four potential
causes of property damages and fatalities associated with hurricanes that are
briefly discussed here:
1. Flooding;
2. high winds;
3. wave action;
4. erosion.
1. Flooding. According to a statement on page 4 of the preliminary Flood
Insurance Study published for the City of Havelook (September 23, 1985):
"The dominant source of flooding in the City
of Havelock is storm surge and riverine
flooding. Storm surge. . .propogates (effects)
. . .Slocum Creek, Southwest Prong Slocum
Creek, and Hancock Creek; riverine flooding
from heavy rainfall occurs on East Prong
Slocum Creek and Tributary (Joe's Branch),
Southwest Prong Slocum Creek, and Tucker
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Not everyone in Havelock would necessarily agree with the above statement
if asked where flooding problems are likely to occur following locally heavy
rains. An extremely flat terrain, high ground water table, and a poor drainage
system combine to cause localized "flooding" in east Havelock, especially from
Main Street to McCotter Canal following heavy rains. Flooded streets, yards,
and wet carpeting on first floors of some houses is not uncommon. Rains asso-
ciated with a hurricane can cause flooding that doesn't show up in the Flood
Insurance Study.
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Nonetheless, Floodway Boundary Maps depicting floodways,. Flood Insurance
Rate Maps depicting the 100 year flood limits for local creeks,and special storm
hazard (SLOSH) maps published by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
were examined.to determine the extent of existing development that would be effected
by storm surges and riverine flooding associated with hurricanes. All boundaries
were transferred to the Constraints to Development Map (A-2). .Fortunately for most
of Havelock and its extraterritorial area, the storm surge is limited to the flood -
ways and existing channels which effect relatively few buildings. Table 22 indi-
cates the number and types of structures effected by flood hazards in Havelock. r,
Table 22 . . . Structures effected by Flood Hazards
Havelock, NC
Flood
Zone &
Structure
Number
Est. $
Stream Name
Elevation*
Type
Value**
Southwest Prong
Mobile
Slocum Creek
A
Homes.
16
$160,000
Slocum Creek
A-5 9'
Crystal Lake Area
A 9'
Houses
9
$720,000
Commercial
2
$ 80,000
Cedar Creek Dr.
A 9'
Houses
2
$160,000
Shore Drive A 9' Houses
1
$
70,000
Lynnwayne Circle A 9' Houses
3
$
50,000
Mobile homes
4
$
32,000
Totals 37 $1,272,000
* Base flood evelvation or 100-Year flood in feet above mean sea level
** Estimated real and personal property values by Clark Planning Services
Source: Clark Planning Services, based on examination of 1"=100' topographic
maps with two fool' contours, Townes, Edwards & Fisher, P.A. Morehead City, NC
(March 23, 1977);'Preliiainary Flood Insurance Study Firm and Floodway Maps,SLOSH
maps showing Hurricane Hazard Areas subject to flooding, and land use survey
January, 1986. All maps are on file at the Havelock Public Works Department.
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These Special Flood Hazard Areas are further defined as, A5 and A6 insurance
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zones within the 100-year flood plain.
2. High winds. Hurricanes vary greatly in sustained wind speeds, from
a minimum of 73 miles per hour to extremes of 165 miles per hour with wind gusts
up to 200 miles per hour. An extreme hurricane would do signficant damage if
full force winds hit Havelock. . .causing uprooted trees, major damage to
buildings, overturning mobile homes, down powerlines, etc. to 100% of the Have-
lock area. Well constructed, wind resistant buildings fare best under such
conditions.
3. Wave action. Wind -driven water and associated wave action may
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effect limited estuarine shorelines in Havelock. Effected shorelines are essen-
tially those described in the Flood Insurance Study as A-5 and A-6 zones where
flooding would occur up to 9 feet above mean sea level near the more open widths,
of Slocum Creek and West and East Prongs of Slocum Creek up to the culverts at
Main Street. Note, however, the.following statement from the Flood Insurance
Study:
"No wind wave analyses were performed for the
City of Havelock. Wave height analyses were
not performed in the study area because it
was determined that it would be unlikely that
the 100-year wave height would occur coin-
cident with the 100-year surge elevation.
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In accordance with the current FEMA guide-
lines, it is recognized that wave hazards
which may exist in certain areas will not
be reflected in the study or maps."
(p.13).
Although the analysis was not performed, the limited potential wave action
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accompanying a 100-year storm surge could effect eleven houses, the yacht club, and
a metal contractor's building located in the A-5 flood zones on the eastern
exposed shorelines of Slocum Creek (see table 22 ) from Cedar Creek Drive to the
Riverside Drive area.
4. Erosion. Very little bulk heading has been done in along Slocum
Creek in Havelock where some erosion may occur. Because of the limited expo-
sure of property in Havelock to wave action, erosion is not a significant
hazard.
Summary. In conclusion it has been suggested that perhaps all of Have-
lock's buildings could suffer some damage from major hurricane winds. Such an
effect would necessarily require a."direct hit", which is not as likely as a
"close passage" where less damage would occur.
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much of Coastal North Carolina, Havelock's higher elevations and
limited flood plains along its.estuarine waters (where little development has
occurred) means that flooding in those areas would directly effect less than
one (1) percent of the City's buildings with a estimated value of $207,000.00.
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Wave action associated with flooding and storm surge could potentially effect
a maximum of eleven of these buildings. Little if any damage would be asso-
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ciated with erosion along Havelock's estuarine shorelines.
Table 23 summarizes the estimated number, percentage, and value of the City's
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total structures that may be effected in various hazard areas in the most severe
hurricane conditions.
Table 23. . .Structures in Hazard Areas effected by
Major Hurricanes, Havelock NC*
Residential Commercial Damage Values
(in thousands of
No. 7 No. % Dollars*)
1.High winds 2500 100% 150 100% $207,200.0
2.Flooding 35 1.4% 2 1.3% $ 1,272.0
3.Wave action 11 0.4% 2 1.3% $ 960.0
4.Erosion - - - - -
*Estimated as real and personal property values. June 30, 1986, total City
of Havelock valuation for real and personal property was $207,200.00.
Source: Clark Planning Services, based on examination of 1"=100' topographic
maps, with two foot contours, Townes, Edwards & Fisher, P.A., Morehead City, NC
(March 23, 1977); Preliminary Flood Insurance Study Firm and Floodway Maps, and
land use survey January, 1986. All maps are on file at the Havelock Public
Works Department.
The estimates of damage from various hazards are provided to give an
"indication" of potential damages assuming all the structures would be totally
lost, which is not the likely the case. In addition to those structures, over-
head power lines (including telephone and cable) are very susceptible to major
hurricane force winds. There are approximately 4.5 million dollars in utilities
listed for taxes in Havelock as of June 1986. No estimates were made of damages
that may occur to utilities and streets.
(b) Policy Statements and Implementation. Havelock's policies and
strategies to implement a storm hazard mitigation plan and minimize potential
damage include the following:
1. Flooding policies. The City Board of Commissioners anticipate
adopting a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (floodplain ordinance) as required
and is provided by the National Flood Insurance Program as the City enters into
the Regular F1ood'Insurance Program in late 1986. As described earlier in this
chapter the preliminary flood insurance rate maps and flooding maps have been
submitted to the City for review and comment. A public meeting was held in
July 1986, by personnel with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to explain
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the program and receive comments concerning the mapping. The City supports
the program and will enforce the construction standards and flooding re-
strictions once adopted.
The City also supports the continued enforcement of the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers 404 and CAMA Wetlands"restrictions and development permit re-
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quirements.
Furthermore, because of the localized flooding, in eastern Havelock, the
City Planning Board and Board of Commissioners will (1)continue to require new
subdivision development to provide adequate drainage facilities in accordance
with the City's Standard design Criteria and Operating Procedures, and. (2)pur-
sue by 1988, developing a plan to finance drainage improvements as basically
recommended in the 1984, Preliminary Engineering Report on the McCotter Canal
Drainage Basin.
2. High winds. The City of Havelock will continue to enforce the
N.C. State Building Code and any efforts by the Coastal Resource Commission
to work with the N. C. Building Code Council and Department of Insurance to
evaluate and improve wind restrictive construction design in structures built in
hurricane zones. The City will also continue enforcing its zoning ordinance
requirements for mandatory registration and tie-down/set-up standards for
mobile homes.
3. Wave action. Havelock supports the CAMA development permit
regulations for estuarine shorelines which will help ensure properly
secured structures and bulkheading that may be accomplished in conjunction
with construction permitted by the Havelock Zoning Ordinance and proposed
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
4. Erosion Control. Because of the very limited damage potential,
the City of Havelock does not propose any additional estuarine shoreline
erosion control regulations above CAMA and Corps of Engineers 404 permit
requirements. The City also supports the Sedimentation Pollution Control
Act of 1973. However, the City maintains that the State regulations do
not go -far enough in reducing erosion and sedimentation potential because
they do not apply to land disturbing activities of less than one acre.
Therefore, the City of Havelock would consider re -assuming responsibility
from the State for enforcement of its Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Con-
trol Ordiance which regulates land disturbing activities down to 7,000
square feet.
[21 ........Post Disaster Reconstruction Plan
The City of Havelock will coordinate evacuation and reconstruction activities
caused by a major storm through the Craven County Emergency Operations Center as
called for in the Craven County Hurricane Evacuation Plan.
The following sections provide a policy framework for identifying res-
ponsible personnel and procedures for assessing damages and permitting repairs
and reconstruction following a major storm.
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(a) After evacuation orders are issued the Mayor will appoint a Post -
Disaster Recovery Team composed of the following team members:
1. City Manager
2. Public Works Director
3. Chief -Public Safety Department
4. Chief -Fire and Rescue Departments
5. Director of Inspections
6. City Clerk -Tax Collector
The Public Works Director will serve as the team leader with principal
responsibilities for overseeing the Emergency Operations Center under the
direction of the City Manager. The Public Safety Building will serve as the EOC,
where communications functions will be centered and are tied to the Craven County
EOC in New Bern. The Disaster Recovery Team will be responsible for the following:
1. Keeping the appropriate County and State officials
informed;
2. Establishing an overall restoration schedule and priorities;
3. Determining requirements for outside assistance and requesting
such assistance when beyond local capabilities;
4. Keeping the public informed;
5. Assembling and maintaining records of actions taken and
expenditures obligations incurred and reliable estimates of
sustained damages;
6. Recommending to the Mayor to proclaim a local "state of
emergency" if warranted;
7. Commencing and coordinating cleanup, debris removal and
utility restoration which would include coordination of
restoration activities undertaken by private utility companies;
8. Identify those structures that must be demolished or are
structurally unsafe and should be condemned;
9. Identify repairs needed to damaged structures and utilities
and conducting repair and restoration of essential facilities
and services;
10. Assisting private businesses and individual property owners in
obtaining information on the various types of assistance that
might be available to them from federal and state agencies.
(b) Immediate Clean-up. The Public Works Director will be responsible
for directing city forces in clean-up activities: removing debris, opening
roads and bridges, cutting and removing fallen trees and coordinating with
utility companies the removal of unsafe electric power lines and securing any
gas leaks.
(c) Post-Emergency/Long Term Recovery Phase. The Disaster Recovery
Team will be responsible for overseeing an orderly reconstruction process
after a major storm in accordance with the City's building, zoning, and
other land use regulations. Three reports are required to be submitted
in requesting state assistance: the Situation Report, the Damage Assessment
Report, and the Expenditure/Obligation Report.
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The Situation Report alerts county and state officials of pending
treat or in progress hurricanes and the city's conditions and responses
to the emergency. It will be prepared on the necessary forms by the
Team, approved by the Mayor, and submitted as necessary during the treat
or occurance of a major storm.
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. Within 48 hours assessments of damages must be submitted through
the Craven County EOC Coordinator (Fire Marshal). The City Manager will
appoint a Damage Assessment Team consisting of the following persons:
the Director of Inspections, local building contractor, and Utilities
Director. This team will immediately tour the community to obtain a pre-
liminary assessment of the damages, classifying damaged structures by type
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and percentage of damage to total value using the following criteria as
modified from Carolina County Prototype Disaster Relief and Assistance Plan
(N. C. Division of Emergency Management, 1981):
1. "Destroyed" - replacement required greater than 80 percent
of value;
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2. "Major'Damage" - extensive repairs needed over 30 percent
of value and building is uninhabitable or cannot be used;
3. "Minor Damage" - damaged less than 30 percent of value and
building is usable or habitable with caution and issuance
of a temporary certificate of occupancy;
4. "Habitable" - damaged less than 15 percent of value and
building is useable or habitable.
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Documenting damages will be done on forms acceptable by the appropriate
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state and federal disaster assistance agencies.
The Director of Inspections will. be responsible for seeing that damaged
buildings are appropriately "posted" as condemned or that they -may be used under
"temporary" certificates of occupancy depending on the above damage classification
and applicable State Building Codes, and the City's Minimum Housing Code, and
Zoning Ordinance.
The Public Works and Utilities Directors will be responsible for assessing
damages to water and sewer systems, storm sewer, and city streets.
(d) Reconstruction Standards. Redevelopment following a major storm
will be done under the city's flood plain•regulations, building regulations,
zoning ordinance and standard design criteria. Structures destroyed but not
previously conforming to these standards must be re -built according to those
regulations. Structures wilth minor damage will be permitted to be immediately
rebuilt. Conforming buildings suffering major damage will be allowed to be re-
built following issuance of necessary permits.
(e) Development Moratoria. In order to allow accurate damage assess-
ment, clean-up activities to proceed, and basic utilities to be placed back in
service without interference, the City Board of Commissioners may pass
a temporary moratorium for certain re -building activities ---most likely
n re -construction for non -conforming destroyed buildings.
o
a,
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The moratorium would also permit time to provide alternative re -building
solutions to those owners of property lying within special flood hazard areas
in order to insure to the maximum extent possible that new construction will
have a reduced chance of being hit by another major storm. Depending on the
extent and types of damage the temporary moratorium may last up to 60 days.
(f) Special/Temporary Housing. Following destruction of residences,
it will be necessary to find temporary substitute housing for families while
homes are re -built. Some of this housing may be provided through use of
transient lodging facilities and by friends and relatives of the homeless
families. Another option is to temporarily permit placement of an approved
mobile home unit on the same lot where the home was destroyed, but only for
a maximum period of 6 months while the new home is built. The zoning ordi-
nance presently does not permit such an arrangement but,.the City Board of
Commissioners will ask the Planning Board and City Attorney to draft an
ordinance allowing temporary mobile home use that could be adopted following
a disaster.
(g) Reconstruction Schedule. The first week following the disaster
wi11 be used by the Damage Assessment Team to complete necessary reporting of
damages to state and federal agencies. Target time frames for other recon-
struction activities are suggested below as a management guide in setting
priorities:
1. begin repair of critical utilities and facilities within
24-72 hours with priority to electricity, and water supplies;
2. declare temporary moratorium (if needed) within first week
as damage assessment is completed. Minor repairs may begin
immediately;
3. during the first two weeks evaluate effectiveness of miti-
gration policies and hazards identification to see whether
they should be used unchanged before rebuilding starts;
4. major repairs may begin under adopted regulations following
plan approvals.
(h) Agency Responsible for Implementation. The City Manager will direct
and oversee administration of the city's Post -Disaster Reconstruction Plan re-
porting to the City Board of Commissioners in regular or special sessions of the
board'as needed. The City Manager will insure that the Post Disaster Recovery
Team and Disaster Recovery Team perform their functions in a timely manner,
coordinating their work with the Craven County Emergency Management Office,
state, and federal agencies.
The Mayor, in his capacity as Chief elected official, appoint any other
task forces that are needed and not anticipated here.
(i) Repair and Replacement of Public Utilities. The Public Works
Director will be responsible for overseeing the repair or replacement of water,
sewer, storm sewer, and streets. The City will follow normal procedures for
obtaining required engineering and contracting services for the purpose of re-
designing or relocaing these facilities before re -construction in order to make
them less subject to damage from another hurricane. Such actions will require
action by the City Board of Commissioners.
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n CHAPTER VI
LAND CLASSIFICATION
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The final step in the CAMA Plan update process is preparation of a
land classification map. The land classification mapping system was
devised by the Coastal. resources Commission to aid in implementation of
the policies adopted as part of the land use plan. It allows Havelock
to identify precise areas where applicable local, state, and federal
upolicies will apply. Designation of land classifications permits Have-
lock -to demonstrate where and in what amounts urban growth should occur
and areas where resource protection is a priority.
The system contains five separate classifications; developed, tran-
sition, community, rural, and conservation. The following discussion
contains a definition of each classification and an analysis of.their
impact on land use. The relationships between City policies and the indi-
vidual classifications are also discussed. Furthermore... it is important
to remember that land classification is primarily a tool to assist imple-
mentation of policies, not a strict regulatory mechanism. An updated land
classification map is included as Map A-3.
LAND CLASSIFICATIONS
Developed Land
Areas classified as developed include lands presently developed for
urban purposes at or approaching a density of 500 dwellings per square mile
which are provided with municipal public services, including at least public
water, sewer recreational facilities, and police and fire protection.
The intent of the developed class is to provide areas for continued
U intensive urban development and redevelopment. Areas classified as
�J developed are generally those lands already used for urban purposes, al-
though there are scattered occurrences of undeveloped land. Most of the
land area within the off -station City limits is classified as developed
while there are no areas outside the town limits in the developed class.
There are a few undeveloped areas in this classification which do
not have water and sewer service but as they become developed it will be
the developer's responsibility to provide these services in accordance
with City policy.
Transition Land
The transition classification contains lands that currently have
— some urban services plus additional lands necessary to accommodate
the population and economic growth anticipated within Havelock's planning
area during the ensuing-10-year planning period. Lands classified as
transition must be served or be readily served by water and/or sewer
and other urban services, and generally be free of severe physical
limitations to development.
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Since most urban development in the coming ten years will be
occuring in transition classed lands, those are naturally the areas of
the community where local, state, federal and developer expenditures
for public water, -sewer lines, and streets will be directed. In essence
these are the growth areas, together with continuing in -fill on developed
classified lands, represent the most intensive areas projected for
development by 1996.
Transition areas are limited to areas within the City limits or
in close proximity to the City. Annexation of these areas would be
expected or possible during the next ten years.
The transition classification system when applied to Havelock's
planning area works best when subdivided into the following five categories
of primary land use type: (1) R-L Residential -Low Density; (2) R-M
Residential -Medium Density; (3) R-M-H Residential -Medium to High Density;
(4) C-C Commercial Cluster; and (5) L-I LightIndustrial.
(1) R-L Residential -Low Density has potential or contains lands
most appropriate for single family, larger residential lots, generally
averaging 15,000 square feet or larger in area. Public institutional
uses like schools and larger parks would also be appropriate. The established
Greenfield Heights and new Roger Bell Elementary School are examples.
(2) R-M Residential -Medium Density transition category is intended
to provide lands for single family and perhaps duplex style development
with average lot sizes in the 10,000 to 15,000 square feet range. The
proposed Jerrett Estates and part to the Greenfield Blvd. area are
representative.
(3) R-M-H Residential -Medium to High Density development may
include a range of housing: single family, mobile home estates, duplexes,
townhouses, and apartments, although not necessarily all mixed together.
Here the area lot size would range from 5,000 to 10,000 square feet. The
Land Classification Map shows several of these classes, but they are
generally in close proximity of other medium to high density development
st•ch as Pine Villa Townhouses located east of McCotter Blvd.
CC- Commercial Clusters - Lands with this designation are considered appro-
priate for shopping center and grouped commercial -service development.
Commercial and service development in a clustered fashion should help to
alleviate the need and demand for strip development.
L-I - Light Industrial- The lands within this designation are considered
most desirable for industrial development and as such should not be
preempted by other land uses because of the importance of industrial
development to Havelock's economic and community development. In Chapter IV
it was projected that 10.8 acres of industrial land would be required during
the planning period, an amount approximately equal to the industrial
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space that remains undeveloped on the north side of Belltown Road vicinity.
Yet as mentioned above,it is important to reserve land for industrial deve-
lopment to avoid preemption, to provide alternative locations., and to prepare
for unanticipated industrial development. As a result Havelock included approxi-
mately 50 acres in the light industrial class. These lands are located along
n Belltown Road and off of Greenfield Boulevard at West Main Street..
�J Community Land
The community classification is considered appropriate for areas
l characterized by a small grouping of mixed land uses such as residences,
churches, and schools which do not require public sewer service. The
(� purpose of the community class if to provide for clustered development to
U meet housing, shopping, employment, and public service needs within rural areas.
These areas may require City water because land use or development density
prevents use of both private wells and septic tanks.
there are no areas classified as community•within the Havelock
Planning Area.- The Hickman Hills area west of Havelock's jurisdiction is
classified community in the Craven County CAMA Plan update 1982.
Rural Land
Lands classified as rural are those best suited for agriculture, forest
management, mineral extraction, and low density urban uses where urban
services will not be required and valuable natural resources will not be
over -exploited. The rural class is the broadest of the five -land classes
in the sense that a wider range of land uses are appropriate.
D Within Havelock's planning jurisdiction, rural lands are located
entirely in the extraterritorial area.
Areas were classified as rural for many reasons, but primarily because
the lands are presently best suited for agriculture or forest production and
urban services are not expected to be available during the planning period.
The Havelock's Zoning Ordinance is consistent with the areas designated as
rural in that all areas designated rural are zoned RA-20, a district which
permits low density residential uses and has no restrictions on forest cr
agricultural activities.
Conservation Land
The conservation classification applies to land that should remain
essentially in its natural state, principally because the lands are fragile
or hazardous for urban development or have natural resources too valuable
to endanger. Lands considered appropriate for the conservation class
are those containing major wetlands, undeveloped shorelands that are unique,
fragile, or hazardous for development, wildlife habitat, publicly owned
water supply watersheds and aquifers, and forest lands which possess severe
limitations for any types of development, and which will remain undeveloped
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for commercial purposes.
Several areas in Havelock's planning area have been classified
as conservation, including: much of the Croatan National Forest, the
estuarine waters of Slocum and Tucker Creeks, and the wooded swamps
that are located within flood plains and areas subject to hurricane
storm flooding. Any development in the conservation classification
will require proper permits from the City, state, and or federal
government.
Changes in Land Classifications from 1976, '81, to '86
The basic land use development patterns for Havelock's planning area
were predicted in the 201 Wastewater Facilities Plan (Moore -Gardner & Associates)
in 1973. Within that earlier plan's framework, the 1976 CAMA Plan and the 1981
update predicted a roughly balanced amount of new subdivision and commercial deve-
lopment to occur in East and West Havelock. This pattern has held mostiv .true
except that (as discussed under the Chapter II) more development than was
predicated occured to the east and southeast as well as west of the extraterri-
torial limits that existed in 1981. Noteably the City extended its extraterri-
torial area in 1983, up to the McCotter Canal and further westward as well
include rapidly developing areas. Additionally, the Westbrook Subdivision and
Westbrook Shopping Center areas were re-classified from Rural to Transition on
the Craven County Land Classification Map on May 6, 1983. However, both Craven
County and the City of Havelock inadvertently overlooked the need to re-classify
from rural to Transition the area east and southeast of the Webb Boulevard Area
to McCotter Canal during the same period. Although the City did extend its
jurisdiction over the area in 1983.
•The Land Classification Map presented in this update includes all of the
area within the City's present planning jurisdiction. The other significant
changes proposed on this map are the creation of five sub -categories of trans-
ition lands as discussed earlier. These are proposed in order to provide a
finer tuned picture of development type (i.e., residential, commercial, or
industrial) and intensity (low, medium, or higher density residential classes)
for local planning purposes.
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UPDATED GENERAL REFERENCES
1986
LAND USE PLAN
Drainage Study for City of Havelock, NC - (September 1977), Townes, Edwards &
Fisher, P. A., Consulting Engineers
Standard Design Criteria and Operating Procedures - Streets, waters, sanitary
sewer, and storm sewer City of Havelock, NC (January 10, 1983), prepared by
Moore -Gardner and Associates
Ordinances
n
-Capital Reserve Ordinance - Water System Expansion - adopted June 25, 1984
Capital Reserve Ordinance - Wastewater Treatment - adopted June -25, 1984
a-Dedication
of Streets, etc. Major Subdivisions - adopted October 28, 1980
Havelock Land Use Plan-(1976). - prepared for and adopted by the Havelock
City Board of Commissioners, Technical Assistance provided by NC Department of
Natural & Economic Resources, Division of Community Assistance, Robert E. Clark,
Project Planner
a
Subchapter 7B- Land Use Planning Guides of the NC Administrative Code, (June
17, 1985) - The NRCD Office of Coastal Management
Summary of the Havelock Land Use Plan, (May 17, 1976) - Prepared for and
adopted by the Havelock City Board of Commissioners, technical Assistance
provided by NC Department of Natural & Economic Resources Division of
Community Assistance.
Havelock & Cherry Point Map - (1978) Patricia A. Bailey
copyright
Zoning News - Ballots Cast on Growth and Environmental Controls, Maryland
Commission Adopts "Critical Area" Rules - (December 1985) - American Planning
Association
Guidance Handbook - to help local governments make site specifics findings
affecting site specifics findings affecting the initial Chesapeake Bay Critical
Area - (April 1985) - Prepared for Maryland.Department of State Planning, by
Rogers, Golden & Halpern, Inc. -
City of Havelock Land Use Plan Update (June 1981) prepared under NC Coastal
Area Management Act of 1974 for Havelock NC by Board of Commissioners, Technical
(rj Assistance by - Neuse River Council of Governments
Wrightsville Beach NC - CAMA Land Use Plan - 1985 Update, (July 1985) prepared
D by Talbert, Cox and Associates 201 Wastewater Facilities Plan - - -
Havelock 201 Planning Area User charge
system - (June 1979) Moore, Gardner & Associates Inc.
ul
Widening Hatteras and Atlantic Avenues - Public Safety Building - Havelock NC
(1983) MGA Incorporated, Architects and Egnineers Planners
F.P.
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Thoroughfare Plan - Havelock NC - (March 1977) adopted by NC Board of
Transportation - August 12, 1977
Before the Storm - Managing Development to Reduce Hurricane Damages -
(August 1984) by William D. McElyea, David J. Brower, David R. Godschalk, with
Barry Seymour
Craven County Land Use Plan - (February 1982) prepared by the Craven County
Board of Commissioners and the Craven County Planning Board with assistance
from Donald Baumgardner, County Planner and John Schofield, AICP, Consultant
Planner
Air Installation Compatible Use Zones Update - Cherry Point MCAS - (1981)
Flood Insurance Study - City of Havelock NC - (September 23, 1985) - Federal
Emergency Management Agency
Preliminary Engineering Report on McCotter Canal Drainage Basin for City of
Havelock Craven County, NC - (October 1984) James E. Stewart & Associates, Inc.
Fiscal 1985-86 Budget - City of Havelock
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We were commissioned to survey Havelock and its environs
and to present a completed report of our findings to Mr.
Bob Clark of Clark Planning Associates. The survey instrument
was designed and revised during three subsequent meetings.
A survey team headed by Dr. Tim Britton of Behavior Research
Associates interviewed residents in the Havelock planning
area on February 14, 15, 21, and 22 and presented their
findings to Mr. Clark on February 28, 1986.
We were able to complete 136 personal interviews and 75
telephonic interviews. An attempt was made to sample each
residential area and to randomly select the household to be
included in the survey. A clustered, focused sample was uti-
lized in order to assure that the sample was indeed represen-
tative of Havelock and surrounding planning jurisdiction areas.
Many ancillary remarks were made and noted. The interviewers
were instructed to present their questions/statements and to
make note of any ancillary remarks. The remarks were discussed
and presented as part of this report as attachments to each
page of the survey instrument.
Our survey team was well received by the community. We were
welcomed in almost every instance with a friendly willingness
to cooperate. Those persons interviewed seemed 9r4kgfuL that
the Havelock Planning Board was interested in their input,
Citizen Opinion Survey, Behavior. Research
Associates, George M. Britton, PhD., Director
Kinston, NC. February 26, 1986
HAVELOCK
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT,QUESTIONNAIRE
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1. Mherg do you live? (Check One)
1. Inside the Havelock City Limits? 162
2. Outside the Havelock City Limitst 19 F-1
3. Are you a nos -resident? �-
2. Name the ssighborhood, subdivision, or project where,
you live Westbaooke, We4t Gate, Ketnel Hta., Pon Let HtA.
Whiapeaing Pines, Cizatte Powna, COUt9t Pas Gaeensietd Hta., Gaeenjietd
Hobitc Eatates, runiest Httta, lack4un Intm. raxt.--ftyetock Paak, Pine Acac
3. Age Woodhaven Paak
1. Below 1s 3
2. lg to 24 3t
3. 25 to 34 61
4. 33 to 44 6
S. 45 to 34 43
- 6. SS to 64 31
1. 65 or over 1
4. Sax
Male 115 Female 96 19 joint-couplea.... 4ex of major
—" 4e4pondent was noted)
S. which of the following applies to you?
144 1. Own or purchasing home ,r
41 2. Rent a home (D
14 3. pun other property in Havelock area O
26 4. Live in a mobile home N
6. Now long have you lived•in the Havelock area? N.
1. Under 2 years 61 p
2. 2 to 4 years ON
3. 4 to 6 years 16
4. 6 to 10 years I2 N C-
S. More than 10 years 96 rt
P.
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7.
What is your primary occupation?
10. Please ;
(There may be more than one response)
agreemei
each of
33 1. Civil Service
1.
Thai
57 2. Military Service
in F
27 3. Retiree -
2
More
5
Mort
-�- 4. Unemployed
3.
New
_ 5. Student
shou
28 6. Housewife
envi
0 7. Farming or Forestry
4.
A pe
7
aoyc
S. Construction or Craft
5.
Plan
4 1-. _Clerical
betty
8 10. Sales
and
�_-
6.
We h
ll. General Labor
12..
!n H
12. Self Employed
7.
We
24 13. Other 4an9e4 64om tituch dR<yeR to tave2n emptoyee
s
perm
to echoot teachers.
8.
We si
to iP
count
8.
How do you get most of your information about activities in the City of
or ai
Havelock? noted by numbe,% o6 times mentioned: wortd o6 mouth•121
Sewell
New Bean Sun-Jouanat•69; Havetoch PA.ogtte4z-82; Windsock-48
9.
We mt
grow:
to ka
N
1 9.
In your opinion. -which of the following best described how large
seed
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Havelock should be 10 years from now? (Choose One)
10.
We s1
tourl
32 1. Remain about the�same size as now
Natic
Point
91 2. Increase a small•amount
!1.
we ah
12 3. Increase a substantial amount
with
16 4. Decrease in size-
parts
12.
We sh
with
pollu
13.
More
Natlo
Ravel
sold
l4.
Mobil
NOTE:
The City (exclusive of Cherry Point MCAS) has nearly doubled in
only
population in the last 10 years.
plann,
parks
15.
The C,
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and Si
Trans)
devel.
BY -Pal
16.
Commei
allow.
Y .-1
W
F
M
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a*
ndieate the decree of
w w
p
t or disagreement with
the following statements
u
e Is enough businaaa•developmeot
° z
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12
29
3
126
41
31
92
18
53
17
industry in Havelock would
Dve the quality of life
industry locating in Havelock
ld be required to file an
57
112
3
10
19
ronmental impact statement
.,son should be able to do
ling he wants with his land
If
23
0
81
96
ling can minimize conflict -
!an economic development
16
135
31
26
3
:nvironmental protection
Pve enough people living
ivelock now
21
41
5
102
42
could try to attcYct more
22
121
14
44
10
nent residents
ould give high priority
proved community or
y services (central -
ea water systems,
41
106
16
28
20
e disposals, etc.)
at control City
h to allow services
ep"pace with the
14
146
7
32
12
ould develop local
on (i.e.. Croatan
nal Forest. Cherry
I
2
99
0
97
13
)uld be concerned
airport flight
.Ins
it
140
/
36
18
amid be concerned
aircraft noise
19
151
1
14
16
:ion
if the Croatan
Pal Forest near
Pak should be
'or development
25
32
8
109
37
homes should
e allowed in
d mobile home
102
60
0
45
4
ty of Havelock
ate Dept. of
ortation should
p the HWY 70
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81
3 2
7 5
6
a of Havelock
it
49
26
04
21
cial airlines should be
d to use Cherry Point

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NOTEaete. Rating i6 ba4ed on a poaaibte pe4(ect aco4e aj 2110.
I . Rate the following community services/and/or facilities from zero (0)
to ten (10)• where 0 is very poor. 10 is excellent. and 5 is satisfactory.
SERVICES (Circle One)
1. Rescue Squad 10 9 8 1 6 5 4 3 2. 1 0 1141
2. Public Schools 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1318
3. Street Conditions 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 728
4. Teenage --Recreation
Programs 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 352
5. Adult Recreation
Programs 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 611
6. Fire Protection 10 9 8 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1546
7. City Government 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1111
8. County Government t0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1266
9. Lau Enforcement 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1110
10. City Planning 10 9 6 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1239
11. Medical Services 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1424
12. Library Services !0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0- 1212
13. Storm Hater Drainage 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 .3 2 l 0- 318
ly 14. Sewage treataent 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0- 613
11 15. Drinking water 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 21 0- 116
16. Garbage Collection 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0- 1735
17. Senior Citizens Programs 10 9 8 1 6 5 4 3 2 l 0- 1030
18. Park facilities 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0- 1304
19. Community Appearance 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0- 1289
20. City Relations with
County 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0- 1301
21. Rotations with CheEu
Point MCAS IO 9 8 7 b 5 4 3 2 1 0- 1816
i
12. Are you generally pleased with the way Havelock is developing?
yes 161 No 48 had 2 "not au4e" an4we44 that would
not 4ay ye6 o4 no.
13. List two (2) or more things you like about Havelock.
N OROER OF 1. the people 164iendly and inte4e6tingl
NTIONN.. OF.. 2.
Ep40eimity to wate4 apo4ta and hunting
NTIU
3. Aize lamatt town atmoapheee) LOW CRIME 64equently added.
14. List two (2) or more things you don't like about Havelock and would
Like to see changed.
f. tie 6o4 Of .... d4ainage and 40ad6
2 need a 6hopping cente4 mall and bettee 4e4tau4anta
3, c4owded 4chool6.... many mentioned IS mobile unite at 1 achoo.
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page 13, major question 110
question i5 seemed difficult for the respondents to clearly
understand. We are not certain that the interviewers were
able to elaborate on this without biasing the response.
question i9 frequently set off an elaboration on what was
perceived a "growth pains": development in swamps, over-
crowding ih the schools, traffic problems at lam and 4pm,
drainage, etc.
questions 11 6 12 responses could be misinterpreted. In about
75% of the cases in which this was identified as a problem,
qualifiers were used. These comments most frequently were:
"It isn't avoidable.... without the noise there wouldn't be
w any Air Base, Cherry Point or Havelock"; or, "we knew about
the noise when we came here". It is the opinion of the resear-
chers that this is a popular non -issue.
question i15 was debated and not clearly decided in most
instances. A major concern seemed to be the loss of transient
traffic and business in Havelock, especially beach traffic.
question i16 did not seem to be of significant importance to
persons not affiliated with the military, base. The split was
generally military against and civilians for or undecided.
3
None of the interviewers were presented with critical
comments about the RESCUE SQUAD. The gist of the remarks
made about the PUBLIC SCHOOLS were basically structural.
Schools in the Western regional seem to have a bit of a
halo effect..:..doing the best we can with what we've got.
STREET CONDITIONS were in the running for lower ratings.
Most residents complained about potholes and drainage. Some
expressed concern at the confusion caused by access road$.
TEENAGE RECREATION PROG�S were perceived to be non-existent.
Many persons praised pre -teen programs but there seems to be
a general per ption of "nothing for our teens to do".
ADULT RECREATION PROGRAMS was frequently met with puzzled
looks and "we don't know of any but I guess they're okay".
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FIRE PROTECTION was another area that received rave reviews.
Areas served by Volunteer and City services fared equally well.
CITY GOVERNMENT received mixed reviews. The interviewers are
of the opinion that any "government" would receive mixed
reviews at this time. Many persons expressed negative response
to the idea of Havelock extending to;include their communities,
even though this
question was not presented as such.
LAW ENFORCEMENT was an area touched on by many ancillary
remarks. Most interviewees seemed to perceive that the law
enforcement personnel "wear a heavy badge" and could benefit
greatly with a little attitude adjustment. "They could be a
whole lot more friendly and helpful" was frequently mentioned.
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The area of CITY PLANNING was not met, with a great deal of

4
enthusiasm or recognition. Many perceived Havelock to be
growing randomly without plan or.purposq. our survey team
was instructed to respond that cur survey was part of an orga-
nized planning effort.
I
MEDICAL SERVICES was difficult to evaluate. Many of our sample
received medical services on the base or drove to New Bern
or Carteret Cq/unty.
LIBRARY SERVICES received good marks when we were able to
interview persons familiar with the facility. Most seemed
aware of but not desirous of using the facilities in Havelock.
STORM WATER 15RAINAGE is All as the major issue among the
persons selected in this sample population. Even those not
effected by this problem cited this as a major problem for
others therefore a major area issue.Most persons seemed to
want to place the "blame" on development that was allowed
W
1 in flood plain or "swamp" areas.
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SEWAGE TREATMENT received low marks (relatively) because it
seems so closed tied to the water drainage issue. Many persons
using septic tanks complained of this as an issue in other
areas of the planning district.
DRINKING WATER is a major issue in areas served by the city
system. The interview team was frequently subjected to samples
of rust or muddy colored water with a distinct taste. The
numerical rating on this as an issue should be examined so
that. persons with private wells could be excluded from the
analysis.
5
i
GARBAGE COLLECTION received the third highest rating of
the services and facilities evaluated. We made an attempt
to differentiate between private and city oickup and both
services received very high ratings, consistently.
n
SENIOR CITI EN'S PROGRAMS received a strange mix of responses,
ranging from a "non-existent" to "outstanding". Most persons
responding to this item Were not aware of much activity in
this area but still not willing to rate it below (5).
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PARK FACILIT-LU did not receive very many comments from
respondents.to this item. Most persons were either not inte-
rested in this service or relatively pleased with what is
available at th 4g ime.
(19.
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE was the subject of many anciligty remarks.,
most regarding the appearance of Havelock as a "strip city"
built up on highway 70. Seventeen persons complained about
the "Movie Mate" operation.
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CITY RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTY did not stir many comments or
remarks. Most persons interviewed seemed to have little
knowledge or interest in t s topic.
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RELATIONS WITH CHERRY POINT MCAS received the highest rating
of any item in this survey. Most persons attributed this to
the present Commanding General's staff and his excellent
leadership. We encountered frequent mention of jointly spon-
sored MCAS/Havelock programs. A significant majority of the
interviewees perceive the U.S.M.C. to be a very good neighbor.

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Persons responding Eo question number thirteen, two or
more things that you like about Havelock, most frequently
mentioned the friendly People who seem to have settled in
this area. We can understand and appreciate this. Our survey
sample included 136 personal interviews. We only encountered
two households unwilling to cooperate with us. We were most
frequently welcomed and often invited to share coffee and
fresh baked cookies. The entire survey team was impressed by.
our warm reception.
Proximity to water ports and hunting was the second most
frequently mentioned attraction. The small size of the town .
and low crime rates were also frequently mentioned. Based on
consensus of the survey team, we can (Conclude that Havelock.
N residents appreciate the small community atmosphere and are
supportive of,_plAn=d orderly growth. The population seems
very much in tune with environmental concerns. Interviewees
seem to Favor growth in harmony with what they perceive to
be a comfortable natural setting.
Item number fourteen, two -or more things that you don't like
about Havelock, receivedldrainage problem recognition most
frequently but rough roads aiid potholes seemed to be of equal
importance. We also encountered frequent mention of the need
or wish for a shopping mall and better Pon-fastfood restau-
rants. Overcrowding in the schools was mentioned frequently
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but most persons mentioning this as an issue tied it back
to what seems to be unplanned growth.... the perception
that Havelock is growing faster than the community ability
to develop adequate support services. The desire for police
to work on a more friendly helpful attitude and water and
sewage problems were also frequently mentioned. Persons
identifying with these problem areas were quite outspoken
in expressing their frustration at obtaining some relief,
or at least assurances that their concerns were being heard
by those who are a part of the decision making process.
Orderly, planned growth, at a rate that would allow the
development of adequate support services and facilities
seems to be the desire of most Havelock area residents.
Sentiment was also noted that would be supportive of growth
in harmony with what is perceived to be an attractive natural
environment.
Respectfully submitted by:
BEHAVIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
George\". rit`terf, Ph.D.
Director
February 26,-1986
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