Land Use Plan Update-1990

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1990 HOLDEN BEACH LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
HOLDEN BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA
(FINAL SUBMITTAL)
TOWN ADOPTION DATE: MARCH 18, 1992
CRC APPROVAL DATE: MARCH 27, 1992
Prepared For:
The Mayor and Board of Commissioners
Town of Holden Beach
Holden Beach, North Carolina
Prepared By:
HENRY VON OESEN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Consulting Engineers & Planners
805 North Third Street -- P. 0. Drawer 2087
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
[phone]
The preparation of this land use planning document with
associated maps was financed in part through a grant provided by
the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds
provided the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended,
which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource
Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1990 HOLDEN BEACH LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
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SECTION
1: INTRODUCTION
1.1
The CAMA Land Use Plan
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1.2
Summary of Data Collection and Analysis
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SECTION
2: PRESENT CONDITIONS
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2.1
Physical Setting and History of
Holden Beach
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2.2
Present Population and Economy
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2.3
Existing Land Use
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2.3.1 Current Land Use
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2.3.2 Land and Water Use Compatibility Problems
2-4
2.3.3 Problems from Unplanned Development
2-5
2.3.4 Areas of Significant Land Use Change
2-6
Table 2.3.1 Existing Land Use
2.4
Current Plans, Policies, Regulations
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2.4.1 Land Use Regulations
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2.4.2 Plans and Policies
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2.4.3 1985 Holden Beach Land Use Plan Update
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3: CONSTRAINTS - LAND SUITABILITY
3.1
Physical Limitations for Development:
Soil Limitations
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Map 3.1.1 Soils Map
Table 3.1.1 Soil Properties and Limitations
to Development
3.2
Fragile Areas
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3.3
Areas With Resource Potential
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SECTION
4: CONSTRAINTS - CARRYING CAPACITY ANALYSIS
4.1
Water Supply System
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4.2
4.3
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
Solid Waste Disposal
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Section 4: Constraints - Carrying Capacity Analysis, Continupri
4.4 Police and Fire Protection 4-5
4.5 Emergency Medical Services 4-6
4.6 Transportation Facilities 4-6
4.7 Educational Facilities 4-7
4.8 Recreational Facilities 4-8
SECTION 5: ESTIMATED DEMAND
5.1
Population and Economy
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5.2
Future Land Use Needs
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5.3
Estimated Demand for Community Facilities
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Table 5.1.1 Historical Population Growth
Table 5.1.2 Future Population Projections
Table 5.1.3 Population Projections
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6: LAND USE POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
6.1
Resource Protection
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6.1.1 Areas of Environmental Concern
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6.1.2 The Estuarine System
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6.1.3 Stormwater Runoff
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6.1.4 Development of Sound and Estuarine
System Islands
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6.1.5 Marinas
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6.1.6 Floating Homes
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6.1.7 Rising Sea Level
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6.1.8 Bulkheads/Groins/Jetties and Seawalls
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6.1.9 Potable Water Supply
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6.1.10 Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
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6.1.11 Solid Waste Disposal
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6.1.12 Storm Drainage
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6.1.13 Bearing Capacity
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6.2
Resource Production and Management
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6.2.1 Commercial and Recreational Fisheries
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6.2.2 Productivity
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6.2.3 Off Road Vehicles and Vehicles On
Beach Areas
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Section
6: Land Use Policies and Implementation Strategies,
Continued
6.3
Economic Growth and Community Development
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6.3.1 Industry
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6.3.2 Transportation
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6.3.3 Tourism
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6.3.4 Beach and Water Access
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6.3.5 Commitment to State and Federal Program
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6.3.6 Channel Maintenance and Beach Erosion
Control
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6.3.7 Growth Patterns
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6.3.8 Housing and Property
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6.3.9 Energy Facility Siting and Development
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6.3.10 Government Agency Planning and
Development
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6.4
Storm Hazard Mitigation - Post Disaster
Recovery and Evacuation Plan
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6.4.1 Storm Hazard Mitigation.Policies
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.6.4.2 Hurricane Evacuation Plan
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6.4.3 Post Disaster Recovery
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6.5
Continuing Public Participation
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6.6
CAMA Policy Issues Not Relevant to Holden Beach
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SECTION
7: LAND CLASSIFICATION
7.1
Background and Purpose
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7.2
The Holden Beach Land Classification
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7.2.1 Limited Transition
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7.2.2 Conservation
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7.2.3 Conservation Special Use
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7.2.4 Rural
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7.2.5 Rural Special -Use
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SECTION
8: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
8.1
Citizen Participation Plan
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8.2
Citizen Survey Questionnaire
8-1
8.3
Summary of Meetings
8-2
Table 8.1.1: Citizen Participation Plan

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APPENDIX A: CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS
APPENDIX B: NEWSPAPER ARTICLES, ADVERTISEMENTS AND MINUTES OF
PUBLIC MEETINGS
APPENDIX C: SENATE BILL 111 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES
LIST OF MAPS (MAP POCKET)
Map 1: Existing Land Use Map
Map 2: Zoning Map
Map 3: Community Facilities Map
Map 4: Fragile Areas Map
Map 5: Flood Hazard Areas Map
Map 6: Land Classification Map

1 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 The CAMA Land Use Plan
' The coastal area of North Carolina provides a tremendous
natural resource to the citizens of North Carolina and to
visitors from other states. The area provides recreational
benefits and an abundance of fish and shellfish production from
its coastal waters. In many areas along the coast, there is
danger that pollution from the overdevelopment may significantly
damage the food production capacity of these waters. This
potential problem was one of the major reasons that the Coastal
Area Management Act (LAMA) was ratified by the North Carolina
General Assembly in 1974. The purpose of the Coastal Area
Management Act is "to insure the orderly balance of use and
preservation of our resources on behalf of the people of North
' Carolina and the Nation."
Land development generally takes place as the result of a
series of decisions by private individuals and government. If
' left entirely to chance, the resulting pattern of development in
a locality may well not be in the best overall community
interest. In order to promote this community interest for both
present and future generations, a land use plan is developed,
' adopted, and kept current by the local governments in the coastal
' area. A land use plan is a vision of how future development
should take place within a community; it defines a set of
policies governing natural resources, land use, and the type,
location, and quantity of future development. A land use plan
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provides a blueprint for future growth so that growth will occur
on the community's own terms rather than in a haphazard fashion.
The Land Use Plan is a framework that will guide local
leaders as they make decisions affecting development. Private
individuals and other levels of government will also use the plan
as a guide to their land use decisions. State and federal
agencies will use the local land use plan and policies in making
project consistency, funding, and permit decisions. Use of the
plan by all these groups should lead to a more efficient and
economical provision of public services, the protection of
natural resources, sound economic development, and the protection
of the public health, safety and welfare.
The Town of Holden Beach adopted its first CAMA Land Use Plan
in 1976. According to regulation, the Plan is updated every 5
years. This is the third update for the Holden Beach Land Use
Plan. The Plan has been and continues to be valuable as a source
of community information, and, as a guide to local growth and
development in Holden Beach.
1.2 Summary of Data Collection and Analysis
Data contained in this Land Use Plan comes from a variety of
sources. Various state, county, and local agencies were
contacted for both general and specific detailed information.
Technical reports, previous land use plans, and other documents
were, reviewed as well. Field surveys provided information on
land use and community needs. Citizen participation provided
public input on community issues.
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The population of Holden Beach has continued to increase and
the primary land use remains residential. More detailed
information including recent development approvals is contained
in the following sections of the report. Also, Section 2.4
contains an analysis of the effectiveness of Town policies in the
1985 Land Use Plan.
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SECTION 2: PRESENT CONDITIONS
2.1 Physical Setting and History of Holden Beach
The Town of Holden Beach is located on a narrow barrier
island in Brunswick County, along the southernmost reaches of
North Carolina's coastal plain. The island, approximately 8
miles long and about 800 to 3,600 feet wide with elevations from
sea level to 20 feet above mean sea level, is bounded to the west
by Shallotte Inlet and to the east by Lockwood Folly Inlet. The
island faces the Atlantic Ocean to the south and is separated
from the mainland by the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. The
island displays most of the features characteristic of
Mid -Atlantic barrier islands; beaches and dunes, sand flats,
marshlands, and in places, dense maritime scrub vegetation.
Holden Beach has developed as a family oriented residential
and vacation resort community. The Town was incorporated in
1969. In the early 193 0' s there was only one hotel and several
dwellings on the island. One crossed the shallow lagoon and
marsh by shallow draft boat to get to the island before
construction of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. In 1933,
with the Intracoastal Waterway in place, a two car, cable guided
and hand propelled ferry began to service passengers from the
mainland to the island. Development of family cottages
increased, but it wasn't until after World War II that a large
spurt in development occurred. The road from Shallotte was
paved, and, in 1954 a swing span draw -bridge was installed
between the mainland and Holden Beach.
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Most of the island's 300 cottages were destroyed by Hurricane
Hazel in 1954. But the community rebuilt, and continues to grow
today.
2.2 Present Population and Economy
The population of Holden Beach can be defined as having
several distinct components; the permanent residents, the
seasonal residents and non-resident property owners, and the day
visitors and campers.
Approximately 91 percent of the housing units at Holden Beach
are seasonal/summer rental housing units. In 1985 there were
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1,394 residences in Holden Beach. The 1985 year round
(permanent) population at Holden Beach numbered approximately
300. The 1990 Census estimate is 628 permanent residents, with
303 residential housing units (18 percent) and 1,421 (82 percent)
seasonal/summer rental units. Since 1985, 1,650 building permits
have been issued by the Town; 302 new building structures have
been built.
Seasonal /summer rental units at Holden Beach can accommodate
anywhere from four to ten or more persons, with the tyical
number visting per house being seven to eight (7.4 is average) .
In addition, many day visitors and campers/RV's also come to
Holden Beach. The peak seasonal population of Holden Beach in
1. /Population data in this section are from the Town of Holden
Beach, the Brunswick County Planning Department's "Mini Data
Book", September 1989, Henry von Oesen and Associates,
Consulting Engineers & Planners, and the 1990 U.S. Census.
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1990 is estimated at 11,088 persons. Further details on historic
demographic trends and population projections are given in
Section 3.1 of this Plan.
Permanent residents of Holden Beach are generally retired,
employed in the Town, or employed on the mainland. The economy
of Holden Beach is strongly tied to residential tourism, i.e.
real estate and cottage rentals. Some service businesses are
located on the island including real estate offices, grocer, and
a marina. Few commercial establishments are open year round.
I2.3 Existing Land Use
2.3.1 Current Land Use
Land has been developed in Holden Beach primarily for
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quadriplex are home to permanent island residents, and/or rented
laccommodations for vacationers.
Single family homes dominate the island along with vacant
land, as shown on Map 1, the Existing Land Use Map, and
demonstrated by Table 2.3.1. Duplexes are fairly common on
Holden Beach. A few neighborhoods, such as the area between
Neptune and Boyd Streets on Brunswick Avenue, are predominantly
duplex homes. Multifamily dwellings (triplex, quadriplex,
condominiums, apartments) are few and are not concentrated in any
specific area. These structures are generally two-story
structures with no more than four (4) units per building. A
' small number of mobile homes are located on the island.

TABLE 2.3.1
EXISTING LAND USE
(APPROXIMATE ACREAGES)**
HOLDEN BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA
1980
Single Family
116.5
Duplex
Multifamily
14.1*
Mobile Home/RV
4.9*
Public/Industrial/Recreational
22 .2 *
Commercial
6.6
Total**
164.3
1984
1990
155.3
189.8
11.4
21.8
3.6
3.6
26.5
26.5
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2.4
9.9
10.2
208.3
254.3
*Duplex included with multifamily, RV campgrounds included with
recreational.
**Increases may not reflect true land amounts given differences
in survey methods. 1990 survey includes only lots platted and
recorded on County map prior to preparation of Brunswick
surveyor's computer base map of Holden Beach.
Sources: 1985 Holden Beach Land Use Plan.
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Commercial land use is limited in Holden Beach. In the area
adjacent to the high rise bridge over the Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway there is a grocery store and several real estate
off ices. Commercial use elsewhere on the island consists of the
fishing pier, pavillion, oceanfront park, and a few small shops.
Public and institutional land uses are concentrated near the
bridge. They include the Town Hall and Police Station, an
elevated water tank, a church, and a large area of public parking
for beach visitors.
Most of the vacant land in Holden Beach is owned by realty
companies, development companies, or partnerships. There are
also large areas owned by individuals, families, or trusts. In
addition to the large vacant areas shown on the Land Use map,
there are many smaller, platted vacant building. lots on the
island and its oceanfront. Suitability for development on these
sites must be made on a case -by -case basis. Individual parcels
and the larger tracts should be analyzed in conjunction with
flood hazard, soils suitability for septic tank systems,
wetlands, and other environmental constraints to determine the
feasibility of developing these vacant areas.
2.3.2 Land and Water Use Compatibility Problems
Holden Beach is at present primarily a residential community
with limited commercial uses. This is what the Town and its
people desire for the community (see results of Citizen Survey
Questionnaire, Appendix A). There are no outstanding land use
compatibility problems at this time. However, the community has
expressed concern about keeping the density of development low.
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The results of the Citizen Survey Questionnaire have emphasized
the importance of maintaining the Town's current desirable
qualities which include the low density of development. The
Town, through its ordinances and the policies of this plan,
endeavors to maintain the scenic beauty of the marsh and ocean
areas.
There can be problems regarding the development in areas
subject to ocean/inlet hazards and in marshfront areas. LAMA
regulations requiring setbacks from the oceanfront and strict
North Carolina building codes can deter but not eliminate the
hazards of building structures in the coastal zone. Development
along the marshf ront is also strictly regulated by CAMA
regulations including setbacks and permits for bulkheads, piers,
docks, etc. Nevertheless, all development at Holden Beach is in
a relatively high risk area.
2.3.3 Problems From Unplanned Development
Problems from unplanned development on Holden Beach have
stemmed from misunderstanding and mishandling the island's
natural resources and constraints.
Septic tanks permitted and placed in questionable or
marginally suitable to unsuitable soils have resulted in the
potential for pollution of canals and the inland waterway, a
Class SA water (suitable for shellfish harvesting) in this area.
The problem is compounded by small lot sizes and intensive
seasonal usage of rental homes. Realizing the potential threat
posed to water quality by septic tank systems, the State of North
Carolina recently adopted more strict regulations regarding their
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Iplacement and use. The regulations have made it difficult for
many Holden Beach landowners to obtain a septic
tank permit and
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to build a home on
their lot. New
policies to deal
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with this
situation have been
formulated and
are discussed in
Section 6.
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Homes
along the oceanfront
and inlet areas
are homes that
have been
constructed in and
adjacent to natural
hazard areas
which are
subject to severe storm
conditions
as well as the
natural daily processes of erosion and shoreline change. Several
homes along Holden Beach have been lost to the shifting barrier
island sands over the past decades, and many more were damaged or
destroyed by recent storms including Hurricane Hugo (1989).
Lots that front marsh are presently being filled and
developed at an increasing rate. While the construction is
within the legal limits of the State Division of Coastal Manage-
ment and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (i.e., not actually in
the marsh itself - just adjacent to it) the appearance of new
' development along the large open marsh land is disturbing to some
' residents who are concerned with conserving Holden Beach's
natural resources, open wildlife habitat, and scenic beauty.
2.3.4 Areas of Significant Land Use Change
Areas of Holden Beach experiencing significant land use
' change include (a) vacant land, including oceanfront and marsh
' front land, becoming developed property (a continuing process)
and (b) oceanfront lots previously with homes becoming vacant,
' "unbuildable property", and even eventually disappearing as a
result of erosion due to natural -coastal processes and storms.
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Town policies concerning the regulation of rate and density
development, along with the ordinances discussed in Section 5
below, are designed to insure that development proceeds at a rate
and degree compatible with environmental concerns and Town
desires.
Options for managing erosion threatened oceanfront lots
include (a) relocation/reconstruction of structure further back
from the ocean ( if lot is large enough, considering all
applicable setbacks), (b) removal of house to another lot, and
(c) sale or dedication to the Town for public beach access.
2.4 Current Plans, Policies, and Regulations
2.4.1 Land Use Regulations
Ordinances currently governing development and. land use in
Holden Beach include the zoning ordinance, subdivision
regulations, and the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
• Zoning Ordinance. The Holden Beach zoning ordinance,
adopted in 1978, regulates the use of land with the Town's
corporate limits. The Town does not exercise one mile
extra -territorial zoning jurisdiction at this time. Town
zoning is illustrated in Map 2. The land use districts
provided for in the ordinance are as follows:
• R-1 One and Two Family Residential District
• R-2 Multi -Family Residential District
• C-1 Commercial District
The minimum lot area for a single family home is 5,000 square
feet, and for a duplex (two-family), 7,500 square feet (6,000
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square feet for single family lots platted after 1975) . The
requirement for multi -family housing minimum lot area is 7,500
square feet for the first two units and 2,000 square feet for
each additional unit. Virtually all of the island is zoned R-1.
Exceptions are:
• C-1 Commercial zoning in the area of Jordan Boulevard
(realty offices, Town Hall, grocery store, restaurant) .
• C-1 Commercial zoning at the ocean and Intracoastal
Waterway east of Ferry Road ( seafood dock and oceanfront
pavilion) .
• C-1 Commercial zoning across from Holden Beach Harbor on
the ocean side of Ocean Boulevard (pier, mini golf,
pavilion, 49-space campground, small shops)
• C-1 Commercial zoning on the oceanside of Ocean Boulevard
just west of Heritage Harbor (26 conforming trailers) .
• R-2 Multi -family residential zoning on the ocean side of
Ocean Boulevard across from Jordan Boulevard (one 4-unit
structure and one 8-unit structure).
• R-2 Multi -family residential on the ocean side of Ocean
Boulevard, just east of the pier (5 structures: 4 units
in each structure).
• R-2 Multi -family residential on the north (waterway) side
of Ocean Boulevard, 100 feet east of Seaside Drive (25
units) .
• R-2 Area campground between Frigate and Clippership.
• R-2 Old State Park Area.
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• Subdivision Regulations. Adopted on September 1, 1975, the
Town's subdivision regulations establish design and
construction standards that apply when land is subdivided
or re -subdivided for immediate or future sale. These
regulations are currently under review and revision.
Specific objectives and areas regulated include:
• No Town services provided until final plat is approved.
• No dedication of streets or other improvements accepted
until final plat approval.
• New street alignments must comply with any adopted
thoroughfare plan.
• Subdivisions must comply with the Town's zoning ordinance
or any other officially adopted plan.
• Subdivision platting requirements established including
design standards for lots, streets, etc.
• Construction standards for street grading and paving,
drainage, water, sewer (as available), and underground
utilities established.
• Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Adopted to comply with
the National Flood Insurance Program, this ordinance
requires the following:
• All new residential construction or repairs/improvements
where the cost equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market
value of the structure must be elevated to or above
100-year base flood elevations.
• Commercial buildings must be elevated above base flood
elevations or flood proofed.
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• Anchorings and piling designs must be certified by a
Registered Engineer or Architect, or must be in full
compliance with the N. C. State Building Code.
• No alterations of frontal dunes with fill for structural
support is allowed in V or velocity zones except as may
specifically be allowed under LAMA regulations.
The Holden Beach Land Use Plan, through its policies, land
classification map, and supporting materials, reinforces the
above ordinances and presents a guide to help insure future
' growth and development proceeds according to an environmentally
sound process.
2.4.2 Plans and Policies
• Wastewater Treatment Needs. Technical documents resulting
from studies done at Holden Beach should help guide the
Town towards its present strategy and policies on
wastewater treatment and disposal (see Sections 2.4.2,
4.2.2 and 6.1.10) they are, Wastewater Needs Analysis for
the Town of Holden Beach, December 1987, by McKim and Creed
(Wilmington, NC); and Town of Holden Beach Wastewater Needs
Study, Final Report, October 2, 1989 by Houston and
Associates (Shallotte, NC) .
Storm Hazard Mitigation, Evacuation, and Post Disaster
Recovery Plan. This plan first defines methods by which
the Town has made efforts to reduce or minimize storm
damages. It then outlines steps of an organized plan to
insure a safe and effective evacuation. Finally, procedures
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for re-entry to the island, damage assessment, and
reconstruction are detailed.
The plan is further described in Section 6.4.
• Brunswick County Thoroughfare Plan. This plan categories
major routes within Brunswick County and recommends desired
improvements or expansions of specific areas. Ocean
Boulevard in Holden Beach is categorized as a minor
thoroughfare by the County. The plan makes no specific
improvement priority for this road, although it does
recommend widening NC 130 from US Highway 17 to the
Intracoastal Waterway at Holden Beach to accommodate
traffic flows.
• Brunswick County Land Use Plan (1987). While the Brunswick
County Land Use Plan does not supersede the Holden Beach
Land Use Plan, it reflects the same issues as viewed by the
County of which the Town is part of and can provide
valuable insights and information about the area including
the goals, policies, and directives the County intents for
its jurisdiction. The Brunswick County Land Use Plan has
classified Holden Beach as "municipal incorporated" on the
Land Classification Map.
2.4.3 1985 Holden Beach Land Use Plan Update
The Holden Beach Land Use Plan, first adopted in 1976, has
been used as a guide to help insure future growth and development
which proceeds at a rate and degree acceptable to the Town, while
maintaining the quality of life and environmental integrity of
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the area. The Land Use Plan can be imagined as an umbrella which
encompasses the Town's zoning ordinance and its other land use
and regulatory functions.
Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) regulations require
updates to the plan every five (5) years. Reflecting increased
growth and related factors in the Town the 1980 Land Use Plan
Update focused on expanding the land use document for Holden
Beach. Policies were first introduced into the Plan as a part of
this update. The 1985 CAMA Plan Update cycle included the
refinement of policies and the addition of storm hazard planning
policies into the Land Use Plan. In the 1990 CAMA Land Use Plan
Update cycle, one goal is to further refine and detail Town
policies so to clarify their intent and enhance their
effectiveness.
The Town of Holden Beach has analyzed how effectively it has
implemented the policies contained in the 1985 Land Use Plan.
The analysis revealed achievements as well as areas where
policies needed revision or improvement. This evaluation began
at the beginning of the plan update process and has continued to
evolve throughout the planning period. The evaluation has
provided a foundation on which the policies of this plan were
formulated (Section 6).
The effectiveness of policies contained in the 1985 Land Use
Plan and notable findings from the evaluation are discussed below
under the following general categories: Resource Protection and
Physical Constraints; Resource Production and Management;
Provisions of Services to Development; Economic and Community
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Development and Growth Patterns; Storm Hazard Mitigation,
Evacuation and Post Disaster Recovery Plan; and Continuing Public
Participation.
• Resource Protection and Physical Constraints. Holden
Beach's policies on Resource Protection, including Areas of
Environmental Concern and other fragile areas were found to
be generally effective and overall well implemented. The
need was identified to strengthen and clarify policies
concerning marina development and development of
interwetland islands. Policies regarding resource
protection from wastewater and stormwater runoff were for
the most part, effective. They have since been updated and
detailed (see Section 6.1) .
• Resource Production and Management. Town policies in this
category were likewise found to be generally effective,
well implemented policies. Policies were updated and
clarified for this plan (see Section 6.2) .
• Provision of Services to Development. Most of the Town's
policies in this grouping were found to be effective and
well implemented, especially beach access policies. The
town established the improved public accessways and the
public parking area prescribed by the 1985 policy. It is
now required that oceanfront residents desiring private
beach access from their homes to have and use a crossover
structure over the frontal dune. The transportation policy
was found to be weak and lacking any substance to
implement. It has been rewritten (see Section 6.3.2) .
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' Other policies, including solid waste and water supply,
were satisfactorily implemented by the Town, but needed to
be updated ( see Sections 6.3 .1 through 6 .3 .5) .
' • Economic and Community Development and Growth Patterns.
The 1985 Land Use Plan policies on these two matters have
' been effective. They have been reworded and detailed to
clarify the Town's intent and desires (see Section 6.3).
• Storm Hazard Mitigation, Evacuation and Post Disaster
tRecovery Plan. These plans and policies have recently
shown their effectiveness, adequacy, and the Town's ability
' to implement them during a severe storm event (Hurricane
Hugo, September 1989). The policies were updated to
' include new information and regulations regarding re-entry
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and redevelopment (see Section 6.4) .
e Continuing Public Participation. The 1985 policy on public
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participation was found to be effective through the 1985
plan update process but held no provisions for future,
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-going However, Holden
on participation. Beach regularly
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advertises all of its meetings and has frequent media
coverage regarding Town and land use issues. Furthermore,
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the citizens and property owners of Holden Beach are
interested and actively involved in Town issues, actions,
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decisions. This was demonstrated through
and reflected and
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the formidable interest and input received during this Land
Use Plan Update.
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SECTION 3: CONSTRAINTS - LAND SUITABILITY
Development in a community such as Holden Beach is often
limited by
constraints, factors which
preclude or place
restrictions
on development opportunities.
For the purpose of
this plan, constraints
to development are placed into two general
categories;
natural limitations, i.e., land
suitability and, the
capacity of
community facilities. Various
constraints falling
into each category and implications towards development are
discussed in the following sections.
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3.1 Physical Limitations for Development: Soil Limitations
The general pattern of soil types at Holden Beach is shown on
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Map 3.1.1.
Soils are typical
of those found
on the barrier
islands of
Brunswick County, and
they are fully
described in the
'
Brunswick
County Soil Survey
published by
the USDA Soil
Conservation Service (available through County offices) . A brief
discussion of Holden Beach's soils and limitations to development
' follows. Table 3.1.1 also lists some of these limitations along
with some of the physical properties important when considering
1 development.
The soils at Holden Beach are predominantly fine sands, with
' the Newhan fine sand, Newhan fine sand modified by dredging, and
the Carteret loamy fine sand covering most of the island. The
Newhan fine sand is an excessively drained soil typically found
' on ridges, dunes, and the area between the beach and inland side
of the island. In some areas this soil has been leveled for
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TABLE 3.1 .1
SOIL PROPERTIES AND LIMITATIONS TO DEVELOPMENT
HOLDEN BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA
I 1 Depth to i
I <0.06**
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l >6.0
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i >20.0
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>20.0
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Soil Name I Flooding I High Water (Permeability I
Bohicket BO I Frequent I +3-0
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Carteret CA i Frequent ( +3-1.0
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Corolla Co I Rare l 1.5 — 3.0
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Duckston Du I Occasioned 1.0 — 2.0
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Newhan NeE I None l >6.0
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Newhan, I I
Dredged NhEI None I >6.0
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I <0.06**
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l >6.0
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i >20.0
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>20.0
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l >20.0
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l >20.0
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I I Septic Tank l
I Streets & i Absorption I Sewage Lagoon
Buildinas 1 Roadways I Field I Area
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Severe [flooding, I Severe [low I Severe (flooding,l Severe (flooding,
ponding, shrink— l strength, pond— I ponding peres l ponding)
swell) I ing, flooding) I slow) I
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Severe (flooding, l Severe (flooding I Severe [flooding,l Severe (seepage,
ponding) l ponding) l ponding, poor ( flooding,
I I filter) l ponding)
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Severe (flooding, l Moderate (flood— i Severe (poor I Severe (seepage,
wetness) l ing, wetness) I filter, wetness) l flooding, wetness)
I I I
Severe (flooding, I Severe (flooding,l Severe (flooding,) Severe (seepage,
ponding, law l ponding, law l poor filter, I flooding, wetness)
strength) l strength) l wetness) l
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Severe (slope) l Severe (elope) l Severe (poor l Severe (seepage,
I I filter, slope) I slope)
I I I
I I Severe [poor i Severe (seepage,
Severe (slope) I Severe (slope) I filter, slope) I slope)
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Source: Brunswick County Soil Survey, USDA—SCS.
Note: The soil survey also incudas several other tables, describing soil suitability for various purposes ranging from woodland
management to recreational uses.
*Flooding of soils due to tides and runoff. Doesn't include ponding or storm surges.
**After depth = 15 in. at 0-15 in., permeability is from 0.06 to 0.2 i n./hr.
Source: Brunswick County Soil Survey, USDA—SCS.
Note: The soil survey also incudas several other tables, describing soil suitability for various purposes ranging from woodland
management to recreational uses.
*Flooding of soils due to tides and runoff. Doesn't include ponding or storm surges.
**After depth = 15 in. at 0-15 in., permeability is from 0.06 to 0.2 i n./hr.

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residential use. Dredged Newhan fine sand is found in Holden
Beach on and adjacent to land where finger canals have been
excavated, and in spoil areas used in dredging the Intracoastal
Waterway. Surface runoff is slow and permeability is rapid.
Overall, while the Newhan fine sand presents some limitations for
residential development due to slope, high seepage rates and
caving of cutbanks all of these limitations can be overcome by
prudent designs. Much of the developed, platted, and
"developable" property in Holden Beach consists of these soils.
The Carteret loamy fine sand is nearly level and very poorly
drained. It is found on tidal flats and in marsh areas 1 to 3
feet above sea level, and the water table fluctuates with the
tide. Flooding, saltiness, and surface ponding are the main
physical factors limiting development.
Another soil type found on Holden Beach is the Corolla fine
sand. This soil, typically found in low areas in the interior of
the island, is somewhat poorly drained to moderately well
drained. The soil has rapid permeability and a high seepage
rate. The Corolla fine sand is poorly suited for residential or
urban uses due to wetness, flooding, and caving.
The Duckston fine sand is only found in a small area of
Holden Beach, near the middle of the island. It is a poorly
drained soil which is usually found adjacent to marshes. This
soil is generally subject to flooding and wetness, making it
generally unsuitable for development.
In addition to the fine sands described above, the Bohicket
silty clay loam is found on tidal flats along the west end of
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Holden Beach. Daily flooding, wetness, and salt make this soil '
unsuitable for development.
The most significant limitations to development due to soils '
are for building site development and construction, and for '
septic tanks. Much of the soils of Holden Beach are subject to
ponding, flooding, or wetness, or have slopes which are difficult '
to manage. This places constraints on locating, designing, and
constructing buildings, and these factors may result in future '
maintenance problems.
Of major concern and constraint to development is the ,
suitability of a soil for septic tank performance. Proper
performance of the septic tank absorption field depends largely
on the ability of the soil to absorb and in effect treat the
wastewater. Permeability, a high water table, flooding, ponding,
and the presence of a hardpan layer all effect the suitability of
a soil for sanitary facilities. As indicated in Table 3.1.1,
soils found in Holden Beach may severely limited for septic tank
absorption fields according to the Soil Conservation Service. In
some areas, particularly along the canals, the soil properties
are so unfavorable or difficult to overcome that special design,
significantly increased construction costs, and maintenance would
be required to obtain a permit and to achieve satisfactory
performance. Suitability decisions should be made on a
case -by -case lot -by -lot basis, and must be determined by an
on -site survey by a soils specialist.
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' 3.2 Fragile Areas
"Fragile areas" near the coast are those areas which could
easily be damaged or destroyed by inappropriate or poorly planned
' development. Included are coastal wetlands, ocean beaches and
shorelines, estuarine waters and shorelines, outstanding resource
' waters, public trust waters, complex natural areas, areas
sustaining remnant species, unique geologic formations, national
' landmarks, wooded swamps, prime wildlife habitats, scenic points,
archaeological, and historical sites, maritime forests, and "404"
wetlands. (Wetlands regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act and under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers). Being situated entirely on a narrow barrier island,
' virtually all of Holden Beach consists of the fragile areas
generally associated with the coastal environment: the tidal and
' nontidal 11404" wetlands, the ocean and estuarine areas, dunes,
' scenic points, natural areas, and the public trust waters. The
State Historic Preservation Officer is not aware of any
' structures of historic or architectural importance in Holden
Beach. No archaeological sites or sensitive areas are recorded
for Holden Beach, although there may be shipwreck sites offshore.
' The fragile areas of Holden Beach are located on Map 4.
Special consideration and conscientious planning must take place
regarding preservation and non -disturbance of these fragile
areas. Policies of the Town of Holden Beach regarding land use
' in and adjacent to these sensitive areas are outlined in Section
' 6 of this document.
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Some fragile areas have been designated by the State of North
Carolina as being critical resource areas; environmentally
significant and vulnerable to damage and destruction by
development. These "Areas of Environmental Concern" or "AEC's"
are strictly regulated by the State Division of Coastal
Management regarding land uses. These are described in the
paragraphs which follow.
Areas of Environmental Concern
The North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA)
recognizes the value and environmental sensitivity of certain
coastal resources, and the need for their protection. The local
land use plan, the identification of these resources as Areas of
Environmental Concern (AEC' s) , and the regulation of land use and
development within these areas are means by which CAMA and the
Division of Coastal Management work to deter the destruction of
these critical resource fragile areas.
There are four broad categories of AECs; estuarine systems,
ocean hazard areas systems, public water supplies, and natural
and cultural resource areas. Of primary significance to Holden
Beach, are the estuarine and ocean hazard areas systems. There
are no public water supply or natural and cultural resource areas
within Holden Beach.
Estuarine System AECs
There are four (4) component AECs within the estuarine
system; the Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters, Estuarine
Shoreline, and Public Trust Waters. Each is discussed below:
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' • Coastal Wetland AEC. The Town of Holden Beach has
extensive coastal wetlands areas, with tidal marshland
lining much of the estuarine side of the island and
wetlands covering large areas extending well into the
interior of the island. These marshlands serve as a
critical component in the coastal ecosystem. The marsh is
the basis for the high net yield system of the estuary
through the production of organic detritus (partially
'
decomposed plant material) which is the primary input
source for the food chain of the entire estuarine system.
iEstuarine
dependent species of fish and shellfish, such as
menhaden, shrimp, flounder, oysters and crabs currently
make up a significant percentage of the total economic
value of North Carolina's commercial catch.
Marsh plants found in coastal wetlands include (but
'
are not limited to) saltwater Cordgrass (Spartina
alterniflora), Black Needlerush (Juncus roemerianus),
Glasswort (Salicornia, spp.), Salt Grass (Distichlis
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spicata), Sea Lavender (Limonium, spp.), Bulrush (Scirpus,
spp.) , Saw Grass (Cladium jamaicense) , Cat Tail (Typha
spp.), Salt Meadow Grass (Spartina patens), and Salt Reed
Grass (Spartina cynosuroides). The roots and rhizomes and
'
seeds of the marsh grasses serve as food for waterfowl, and
' the stems as wildlife nesting material. Tidal marsh also
serves as the first line of defense in retarding estuarine
' shoreline erosion. The plant stems and leaves tend to
dissipate wave action while the vast network of roots
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resist soils erosion. Coastal wetlands operate
additionally as traps for sediments, nutrients and
pollutants originating from upland runoff. Siltation of
the estuarine bottom is reduced, and pollutants and excess
nutrients absorbed by plants do not burden the coastal
waters.
These marshes should be considered unsuitable for all
development and for those land uses which will alter their
natural functions. Inappropriate land uses include, but
are not limited to the following examples: restaurants and
businesses; residences, apartments, signs, motels, hotels,
and trailer parks; parking lots and offices; spoil and dump
sites; wastewater lagoons; public and private roads and
highways; and factories. Acceptable land uses may include
utility easements, fishing piers and docks, and certain
agricultural uses, except when excavation or filling
affecting estuarine or navigable waters is involved.
• Estuarine Waters AEC. The inlet waters and Intracoastal
Waterway at Holden Beach are part of the State's estuarine
system and waters are classified SA, suitable for
shellfishing. Estuaries are among the most productive
natural environments of North Carolina, and they support
valuable commercial navigation, recreation, and aesthetic
purposes.
The immense productivity of estuarine waters results
largely from unique circulation patterns, nutrient trapping
mechanisms, and the protective habitats it provides. With
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estuarine circulation, the whole basin is
affected by
the
tide, keeping the estuarine waters well
flushed,
and
dispersing nutrients, juvenile stages,
and wastes.
In
their natural state, these waters provide
many diverse
and
productive habitats. Common features in
estuarine waters
include mudflats, eel grass beds, clam and
oyster beds,
and
fish and shellfish nursery areas. The
high level
of
commercial and sports fisheries and the aesthetic appeal
of
coastal North Carolina is dependent upon the conservation
of and protection of sustained quality in its estuarine
areas.
Appropriate uses in and around estuarine waters are
' those which preserve the estuarine waters so to safeguard
Iand perpetuate their biological, economic and aesthetic
values. Highest priority is to be allocated to the
' conservation of estuarine waters.
Second priority may be given to water dependent uses
rsuch as navigable channels, piers and docks, and mooring
pilings, provided that they do not 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 degradation of shellfish waters.
' • Public Trust Areas AEC. The State of North Carolina
supports the traditional public rights of access to, and
use of, lands and waters designated as Public Trust Areas
for purposes including navigation, fishing, and recreation.
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These areas support valuable commercial and sports
fisheries, have aesthetic value, and are important
resources for economic development.
Included in the Public Trust areas definition 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 high water mark or ordinary
high water mark as the case may be, except privately owned
lakes to which the public has no right of access, all
waters in artificially created bodies of water in which
exists 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 no rights of
navigation, all waters in artificially created bodies of
water in which the public has acquired rights by
prescription, custom, usage, dedication or any other means.
The State allows appropriate private development
within Public Trust Areas, provided the development is not
detrimental to the environment or to public access and
navigation channels, piers, marinas, and bulkheads to
control erosion are examples of uses which may be found
acceptable.
• Estuarine Shoreline AECs. The length of the sound side of
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estuarine shoreline component of the estuarine system AECs.
Estuarine shorelines, although characterized as dry land,
and thus potentially "developable", are considered a
component of the estuarine system because of the close
association with adjacent estuarine waters. Estuarine
shorelines are those non -ocean shorelines which are
especially vulnerable to erosion, flooding, or other
adverse effects of wind and water, and they are intimately
connected to the estuary. The estuarine shoreline AEC area
extends landward a distance of 75 feet from the mean high
water level or normal water level along the estuaries,
sounds, bays, and brackish waters of the estuary.
Because development within the estuarine shoreline
AEC can harm the marshlands and estuarine waters, and
because of the inherent dynamic and hazardous nature of
coastal shorelines, specific restrictions limitations, and
standards have been adopted by the State for construction
in these areas as outlined in NCAC T1507H.0209. A CAMA
(Coastal Area Management Act) permit must also be obtained.
By regulation all projects cannot weaken natural barriers
to erosion, shall have limited impervious surfaces, and
shall take measures to prevent pollution of the estuary by
sedimentation and runoff.
Ocean Hazard Areas
Ocean Hazard Areas of Environmental Concern are areas along
the Atlantic Ocean which are especially vulnerable to erosion and
other effects of wind, waves, and water. On the unstable sands
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that form the island and its oceanfront, uncontrolled and/or
incompatible development can unreasonably endanger life and
property. Improper development can also disturb the natural
barrier island dynamics and sediment transport, and can interfere
with the beach's natural defenses against erosion. Furthermore,
sea level has been and is expected to continue rising steadily.
This will result in higher water levels inundation of wetland
areas, and loss of beachfront area. Four (4) Areas of
Environmental Concern comprise the Ocean Hazard Areas; the Ocean
Erodible Area, High Hazard Flood Area, Inlet Hazard Area and,
Unvegetated
Beach
Area.
The
presence of
these
AECs in Holden
Beach are
shown
on Map
4.
All of these
AECs
are important to
Holden Beach, as most of its oceanfront, backshore, and,
increasingly areas in and adjacent to its two inlet areas, are
continuing to be developed. Each of these AECs is discussed
below.
• Ocean Erodible AEC. The ocean erodible area is the portion
of the island where there exists a substantial possibility
of excessive erosion and significant shoreline fluctuation.
The ocean erodible AEC is based on a setback from the first
line of stable natural vegetation plus an additional area
where erosion can be expected from storm surges and wave
action. This area includes the ocean beaches and the
frontal dune system.
Ocean erodible areas are extremely dynamic lands
highly susceptible to becoming displaced by the ocean due
to erosion, storms, and sea level rise. The sand deposits
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of ocean beaches and shorelines represent a dynamic zone
which does not afford long term protection for development.
The nature of tidal action and the force of storms is such
that they cause the beach areas to constantly shif t.
Littoral drift is a natural phenomenon whereby sand is
removed from beaches by wave action and littoral currents
and is deposited upon a different stretch of the beach.
Development within this dynamic zone may result in
loss of property and possible loss of life. The major
objective is to avoid unnecessary hazards to life or
property and to maintain reasonable requirements for public
expenditures to protect property or maintain safe
conditions. This area must be preserved to the greatest
extent feasible with opportunity to enjoy the physical,
aesthetic, cultural and recreational qualities of the
natural ocean beaches of the State. Appropriate
development within the area must be that which will
withstand the prevalent natural forces, comply with CAMA
and other state requirements, and not unreasonably
interfere with the rightful use and enjoyment of the beach
area.
• High Hazard Flood AEC. This is the area of coast subject
to high velocity flood waters, including washover and storm
surge, during severe storms. The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) identifies these zones for a 11100
year" storm as "Zone V" on the flood insurance rate maps.
The V zone typically extends along the sound side of the
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island as well as landward of the frontal dune system. Map
5 illustrates the extent of flood hazard areas on Holden
Beach.
• Inlet Hazard AEC. Inlet Hazard areas of environmental
concern are especially vulnerable to erosion, flooding, and
other shoreline changes due to their proximity to the
extremely dynamic, migrating coastal inlets. The inlet
hazard area is defined to "extend landward from the mean
low water line a distance sufficient to encompass that area
within which the inlet will, based on statistical analysis,
migrate, and shall consider such factors as previous inlet
territory, structurally weak areas near the inlet (such as
an unusually narrow barrier island, an unusually long
channel feeding the inlet, or an overwash area) , and
external influences such as jetties and channel ization."
These areas are identified a recommended inlet hazard areas
in the report to the CRC entitled "Inlet Hazard Area" by
Loie J. Priddy and Rick Carraway (September 1978). The
inlet hazard area "shall be an extension of the adjacent
ocean erodible area and in no case shall the width of the
inlet hazard area be less than the width of the adjacent
ocean erodible area."
The areas adjacent to both the Shallotte Inlet and
Lockwood Folley Inlet are designated hazard areas and have
experienced significant erosion. Erosion at Lockwood
Folley Inlet has recently damaged State Route 1116 (Ocean
Boulevard) and continues to threaten homes. Beach erosion
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' on Holden Beach during recent storms has been pronounced
and is expected to continue.
• Unvegetated Beach AEC. These areas are fragile, unstable
and unpredictable areas of the island. They are subject to
rapid changes from wind and wave action. They include the
vast sand reaches often found near inlets and undeveloped
beach strands. As in other beach areas, the public
maintains a right to access to these beaches.
3.3 Areas With Resource Potential
By definition of CAMA, Areas with Resource Potential include
productive and unique agricultural lands; potentially valuable
1 mineral sites; publicly owned forests, parks, fish and gamelands,
and other non -intensive outdoor recreation lands; privately owned
wildlife sanctuaries. Holden Beach provides habitat for several
forms of wildlife, including deer and rabbits. The area is also
considered a bird sanctuary.
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SECTION 4: CONSTRAINTS: CARRYING CAPACITY ANALYSIS
ICommunity facilities are an important factor in land use
planning because of the integral relationship with development
they have within the community that bears upon most other land
use categories. The growth of a community is largely dependent
on the facilities it provides. The locations of Holden Beach's
community facilities are shown on Map 3 (map pocket). The
following sections describe community facilities and services
provided by the Town, their capacity, and adequacy.
4.1 Water Supply System
Water to the Town of Holden Beach is supplied through the
Brunswick County Regional Water System. The Town's water system
was connected to the Brunswick County system in 1979 and was
supplied by a 12-inch subaqueous line from Long Beach that
crosses Lockwood Folly Inlet. In 1985 - 1986, the Town
constructed an additional 12-inch connection to the County system
along NC 130. The old line across the inlet is valved off and
not normally used, but is in place and can be used in an
emergency. The Town maintains pressure in its system through a
300,000 gallon elevated storage tank which is located near Town
Hall. The actual supply originates at the County's 24 MGD Water
Treatment Plant located at Malmo in northern Brunswick County.
The piped water supply system is fed by treated surface water
withdrawn from the Cape Fear River above Lock and Dam No. 1.
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The Holden Beach water system presently supplies 1,630
customers (meters), which supply the 1,724 dwelling units on the
1 island. At the present time, about one-third of the island is
vacant land that will eventually be developed. Year round
average daily us is approximately 230,000 gallons per day, and
maximum summer daily usage is 560,000 gallons per day. Assuming
ithis development proceeds at the same density as presently
■ exists, there will be 2,445 customers at maximum buildout of the
island.
Based on actual water meter readings, water usage over the
past several years in gallons per day is as follows:
Year Yearly Average Maximum Day
1985-86* 268,740 462,170
1986-87* 231,860 440,400
1987-88 217,820 479,210
1988-89 228,740 497, 000**
1989-90 232,200 559,420
*Prior to 1986, water to Holden Beach was delivered
through the main across Lockwood Folly Inlet, which had
a history of leaking. When the new line was installed,
the old main was valved off, eliminating the leaks.
This explains the apparent drop in usage from 1985 to
1987.
**The maximum day in FY 88-89 is estimated. There was a
meter reading error in August, 1988 that made it
impossible to determine the actual usage.
At maximum buildout of the island, the yearly average f 1 ow
will be 480,000 gpd and the maximum daily flow will be 840,000
gpd.
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The Brunswick County water plant has a capacity of 24 million
gallons per day and the distribution system consists of very
large (30-inch and larger) trunk mains. The main supplying
Holden Beach is 12-inch size. It is estimated that the system
could supply approximately two million gallons per day to Holden
Beach, far in excess of the maximum projected daily demand.
4.2 Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
Sewage disposal is now handled through individual on -lot
treatment and disposal systems (septic tanks). The original 1976
Land Use Plan and the subsequent Plan updates each present the
construction of a sewage collection and treatment system as an
objective. In recent years wastewater treatment and disposal has
become a significant issue for Holden Beach. There is concern
about the possibility of groundwater and estuarine pollution from
septic tank leachate seeping through unsuitable soils areas of
high water table, and malfunctioning systems. State laws
governing septic tank installation have become more stringent,
limiting development potential and affecting real estate values.
Many of the undeveloped lots would not be permitted for
conventional septic tank installation under these rules.
Compounding the septic system problem is the lack of proper
septic tank maintenance and the overcrowding of houses (exceeding
septic system's capacities).
The Town has studied the situation extensively. At a public
meeting held on April 23, 1990, several alternatives of
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wastewater management were discussed with the Town Board and
Planning Board. The following options were discussed:
• Central sewer system serving the entire island.
• Community sewer system serving just the canal lot
subdivisions.
• Establishment of a management entity to oversee all new and
existing septic tank system installation and maintenance.
• No action.
Details on the meeting are presented in the newspaper article
entitled, "Inspection Program Could Boost Building at Holden
Beach" (see Appendix B). The Town Boards voted to establish a
management entity, under NC General Statutes (GS 160A, Article
16), to oversee the installation and maintenance of septic tank
systems, including alternative and innovative systems which
require more intense maintenance to function properly. This
should insure adequate, safe means of wastewater treatment and
disposal until such time that a central sewer system becomes
economically feasible and desirable. The Town will meet with
state officials and consultants in coming months to review
procedures for establishing the management entity.
4.3 Solid Waste Disposal
The Town of Holden Beach presently holds a contract with a
local private hauler for the collection and removal of solid
waste from the island. The Town expects this practice to
continue. Brunswick County provides solid waste disposal
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facilities on the mainland where the County has a major landfill
site. The original 53 acres have a 6-year capacity. Up to 300
additional acres of landfill space is being implemented to
provide adequate space for the next +20 years.
In October 1989, the State legislature passed Senate Bill 111
towards the more effective management of solid waste. Staged
over a period of several years, the Bill' s implementation
schedule included as Appendix C of this Plan, includes recycling
and barring certain refuse from landfills as primary provisions.
Town and County cooperation and effort will be necessary to meet
the stated goals and requirements of this legislation. Holden
Beach has recently started its own recycling program in response
to the Bill and environmental concerns.
4.4 Police and Fire Protection
The Holden Beach police department is housed in the Town Hall
Complex. Current staffing includes the police chief and five
patrolmen. The Brunswick County Sheriff's Department is also
available to assist the Town through a mutual aid agreement. The
police department is considered adequate to meet present needs.
Fire protection and firefighting services for Holden Beach
are provided by the Tri-Beach Volunteer Fire Department. The
Tri-Beach VFD has fire station on the mainland about one mile
from the Holden Beach bridge. The On -island firehouse and
facilities, including a fire truck, are located at Starfish and
Ocean Boulevard. These services are also considered adequate to
meet present and future estimated needs.
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4.5 Emergency Medical Services
The medical facilities closest to Holden Beach include
various physician's offices in Shallotte and Supply, North
Carolina. The Brunswick Hospital, a private institution, is ,
located in Supply, 8 miles to the north. Emergency Medical I
Services (ambulances) are available to Holden Beach through
Coastline Rescue Squad. Services provided by this volunteer
squad are adequate to meet present and anticipated needs.
4.6 Transportation Facilities I
The main road in the Town of Holden Beach is Ocean Boulevard
(SR 1116), which runs east -west nearly the length of the island. ,
NC 130 connects the island to the mainland with the high rise
bridge over the AIWW. Several unpaved streets run parallel and
perpendicular to SR 1116, extending to non -oceanfront houses and
finger canal homes. Parking is generally prohibited along .Ocean
Boulevard and intersections. Public parking for public beach
access is available at several public accessways and in the
90-space regional access parking lot under the NC 130 high rise
bridge.
In 1985, the swing bridge crossing the Intracoastal Waterway
to Holden Beach was replaced with a high-rise concrete two lane
bridge. This has eased traffic flow to and from the island and
enhanced storm evacuation procedures. The Brunswick County
thoroughfare plan classifies NC 130 and SR 1116 as minor
thoroughfares. The Plan notes that at the mainland end of the
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bridge ( the mainland causeway) , the average daily traffic count
was 3,000 in 1980, 5,100 in 1985, and projected 9,600 in 2005.
This would exceed the design capacity (7,000) by 37 percent.
' The Holden Beach bridge and major roadway in Town, Ocean
Boulevard (SR 1116), are considered adequate to accommodate the
anticipated growth. The Town will inevitably have to maintain
the island's roadways, repairing and providing adequate
' stormwater drainage. The possibility of paving some presently
' unpaved roads exists, and the Town would like to see Ocean
Boulevard re -paved. To regulate traffic f 1 ow and safety, the
Town is considering increasing the number of stop signs. New
roads may be needed to develop any presently inaccessible
' properties within vacant land areas. Town subdivision
regulations (see Section 5.1) have roadway requirements and
standards which must be met by developers.
' The need for sidewalks and bike paths exists from the
standpoint of both safety and convenience to pedestrians and
bikers. The Town is presently actively addressing the issue.
4.7 Educational Facilities
Young children who live on Holden Beach attend school at
Union Primary School (K-3) and Shallotte Middle School (4-8).
Grades 9-12 attend West Brunswick High School on Highway 130 near
' Whitevil le. These schools are all part of the Brunswick County
School System. According to the Brunswick County Land Use Plan,
Union Primary School is 17 percent over capacity, Shallotte
Middle School is 16 percent over capacity, and the West Brunswick
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High School is 13 percent over capacity. The County will have to
address school system expansions/improvements to reduce the
overload to meet the future needs of its growing communities.
4.8 Recreational Facilities
Recreational facilities on Holden Beach are largely water use
oriented. There is a boat ramp to the Intracoastal Waterway at
the end of the old Ferry Road east of the new high rise bridge.
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission has also recently
constructed a public boat ramp under the bridge. There are 21
dedicated public accessways to the ocean beach. Eighteen (18) of
these are improved and in an "open" status (Map 3). Parking
spaces are available for public beach access at several of the
public beach access points and in the regional parking facility
located adjacent to the bridge. This 90-space facility has
public restroans and showers as well. There is also a privately
owned public fishing pier, the Holden Beach Pier. This area
provides parking spaces, picnic areas, and has adjacent camp
sites as well. The locations of these public facilities are
shown on the Community Facilities Map 3 (map pocket) .
Regarding the possible need for increased parking at beach
accessways, the Town may consider public parking area (s) along
the western portion of the island once the new regional access
parking area is fully utilized in season and the demand for
additional parking is evident. There are also three additional
dedicated public beach accessways which may be opened and
improved in the future. Additional public accessway locations
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' may be considered in the future on the western part of the island
' as well. If public demand and support for additional on island
recreational facilities (i.e., ball courts, park areas, etc.)
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ISECTION 5: ESTIMATED DEMAND
5.1 Population and Economy
It is anticipated that property, if buildable, will continue
to be developed in Holden Beach. The number of houses will
increase and the population and number of seasonal visitors will
increase as well. Table 5.1.1 provides population growth trends
' over the past several years at Holden Beach. Over the period
1980 to 1987, Holden Beach ranked sixth among the fastest growing
municipalities with populations under 1,000. (North Carolina
' Municipal Population, Office of State Budget and Management,
October 1988) .
' Population projections are made based on historic trends and
' other pertinent information, such as the amount of potentially
developable property. Population projections are an important
' means by which the community can anticipate growth and
development and then to plan responsibly to meet the service
needs for that future growth. Population projections for Holden
' Beach to the year 2010 are given in Table 5.1.2 and are displayed
graphically in Figure 5.1.3. The mostly residential island at
' present is approximately two thirds developed and holds 1,724
dwelling units. Considering trends and its development
' potential, Holden Beach could accommodate an additional 862 units
' for a total of 2,586 dwelling units. Given the approximate ratio
of permanent to seasonal residences and the average number of
persons per unit (2.07 for permanent, 7.4 for seasonal) , the
Holden Beach total peak seasonal population could reach almost
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HISTORICAL POPULATION GROWTH
HOLDEN BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA
Peak
Permanent
Seasonal
Number Of
Year
Residents
Residents
Housing Units
1980
232
6,800
1,027
1985
350
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1990
628
10,460
1,724
% Increase
1985 - 1990
109%
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24%
% Increase
1980 - 1990
170%
54%
68%
Sources: Brunswick County Planning Department "Mini -Data Book",
September 1989.
Holden Beach 1985 Land Use Plan Update
Henry von Oesen & Associates, Inc., Wilmington, N. C.
Brunswick County 1987 Land Use Plan Update
1990 U.S. Census Bureau

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FUTURE POPULATION PROJECTIONS
HOLDEN BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA
(1990 - 2050)
Permanent
Year Residents
1990
628
1995
864
2000
1,100
2005
1,338
Total
Total
Peak
Peak
Number of
Seasonal
Seasonal
Housing
Residents
Population
Units
10,460
11,088
1,724
11,757
12,621
2,012
13,055
14,155
2,298
14,352
15,690
2,586
Source: Henry von Oesen and Associates, Inc., Wilmington, NC.
Note: Future population projections are based on historical
growth trends, and the approximate ratio of seasonal to
permanent residents and housing. The trend towards an
increasing proportion of permanent residents on the
island has been included, taking into account Holden
Beach's growing popularity as a choice for permanent
residency as well as for seasonal residency and summer
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POPULATION PROJECTIONS
HOLDEN BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA
(1980 - 2005)
(GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION)
15,000 -
12,500 -
10,000 -
7,500 -
2,500 -
2,000 -
1,500 -
Hesidents
Number of Housing
Units
1,250 - /•�
1,000 -
750 -
500 -
Permanent
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15,700 at the Town's full development potential. At present
growth rates of 40 to 60 houses per year, this could be achieved
within the next 15 years.
Actual population growth in Holden Beach in the future will
be limited by the capacity of the island to support housing
construction, parking, public services and community facilities.
Future growth will also be influenced by how much and how fast
the Town itself desires and or allows itself to grow; the Town
is essentially in control of its own destiny. Constraints to
development are discussed in Sections 3 and 4.
As is reflected in the policy statements contained within
this plan (see Section 6) , it is the desire of the Town of Holden
Beach to remain a quiet, family oriented beach community of
primarily single family residences with limited commercial
development. This desire was strongly emphasized by the public
through their comments and responses to the Citizen Survey
Questionnaire (Appendix A). The Town will strive to maintain
these ideals while allowing for growth on the island through
prudent planning, growth management, and environmental
protection. In the recent past, the Town addressed the issue of
possible annexation of the mainland area across the bridge. The
decision was made not to pursue annexation at this time. Should
circumstances change, the Town may consider re -addressing the
Iissue.
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5.2 Future Land Use Needs
Holden Beach has developed historically as a residential
beach community with very limited commercial use of land. This
trend is expected to continue. Holden Beach as an island, is
naturally limited to its land space available. The island is now
approximately two thirds developed, with an estimated 800 more
developable lots available.
Conceivably, Holden Beach will continue to develop as a
residential community until all "buildable" lots are developed.
Then the island will be "built out" and the limit of development
reached at Holden Beach. with no other land available, efforts
will be focused on redevelopment of existing development.
The Town will consider acquiring "unbuildable" oceanfront
property to expand its beach access facilities. Residents and
property owners of threatened or condemned oceanfront homes must
decide whether to move or demolish their houses. To relocate or
rebuild their homes, they may wish to consider the purchase of
other property on Holden Beach and "donate" their eroded lot to
the Town for public beach access or recreational facilities. Tax
credits up to $25,000 can be received through such donations.
The Town will require land easements for sidewalks and/or
bike path construction should such projects be pursued. The Town
will also investigate participation in the state DOT Bike
Program. Sidewalks/bike path was the number one choice for
"needed
community
facilities" on
the
Citizen Survey Questionnaire
results
(Appendix
A) . The Town
is
now undertaking a sidewalk
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' program along Ocean Boulevard between Sandollar Boulevard and
Jordan Boulevard.
1 5.3 Estimated Demand for Community Facilities
Wastewater disposal concerns are paramount at Holden Beach.
The Town has completed several studies of water quality problems
in the canal lot subdivisions and the feasibility of installing a
central sewer system. Projected costs of central sewer are high.
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During the course of the development of the land use plan, the
Town elected to establish a management entity under N.C. General
Statutes (GS 160A, Article 16) . This entity will manage all
existing and new individual on -lot systems as a means to protect
the public health and the environment.
Solid waste disposal
is another concern at Holden Beach.
The
advent of Senate Bill
111 has forced all counties and
most
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communities in North
Carolina into serious studies of
the
feasibility of recycling
of solid waste materials, at least
on a
voluntary basis. Holden Beach plans to work cooperatively
with
IBrunswick County to plan prudently for solid waste disposal
facilities, including recycling.
It is expected that the water supply from Brunswick County
will be adequate to meet the demands of Holden Beach for the next
several decades, although the Town may eventually have to
Iincrease its storage capacity to match growth.
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With the peak population of Holden Beach rapidly increasing,
and the traffic volume increasing accordingly, the need for
sidewalks and or a bike path along heavily traveled routes will
become greater from the standpoint of both safety and convenience
to pedestrians and bikers. The Town is presently undertaking its
first sidewalk project. To further accommodate traffic, the main
road (Ocean Boulevard, SR 1116) could be widened and many
secondary roads paved or repaved. The state maintains Ocean
Boulevard, the bridge and causeway. The Town, with contributions
from Powell Bill funds, maintains non -state roadways. The Town
may need more beach access points and facilities if the number of
day visitors to the beach continues to increase.
The Town will continue its contractual arrangements with the
mainland Tri-Beach Volunteer Department and receive emergency
medical services from Coastline Rescue Services, and will
continue to maintain its on -island fire facilities as well.
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SECTION 6:
LAND USE POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES -
INDEX
Policy
Description
Page(s)
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6.1
Resource Protection
6-1
6.1.1
Areas of Environmental Concern
6-1
6.1.2
The Estuarine System
6-1
6.1.3
Stormwater Runoff
6-10
6.1.4
Development of Sound and Estuarine
System Islands
6-10
6.1.5
Marinas
6-11
6.1.6
Floating Homes
6-11
6.1.7
Rising Sea Level
6-11
6.1.8
6.1.9
Bulkheads
Potable Water Supply
6-12
6-12
6.1.10
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
6-12
6.1.11
Solid Waste Disposal
6-13
6.1.12
Storm Drainage
6-14
6.1.13
Bearing Capacity
6-14
6.2
Resource Production and Management
6-15
6.2.1
Commercial and Recreational Fisheries
6-15
6.2.2
6.2.3
Productivity
Off Road Vehicles and Vehicular
6-16
Beach Areas
6-17
6.3
Economic Growth and Community Development
6-17
6.3.1
Industry
6-17
6.3.2
Transportation
6-18
6.3.3
Tourism
6-18
6.3.4
Beach and Water Access
6-19
6.3.5
Commitment to State and Federal
Programs
6-19
6.3.6
Channel Maintenance and Beach
Erosion Control
6-20
6.3.7
Growth Patterns
6-20
6.3.8
Housing and Property
6-21
6.3.9
Energy Facility Siting and Development
6-21
6.3.10
Government Agency Planning and
Development
6-21
6.4
Storm Hazard Mitigation - Post Disaster
Recovery and Evacuation Plans
6-22
6.4.1
Storm Hazard Mitigation Policies
6-23
6.4.2
Hurricane Evacuation Plan
6-24
6.4.3
Post Disaster Recovery
6-28
6.5
6.6
Continuing Public Participation
CAMA Policy Issues Not Relevant to Holden Beach
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SECTION 6: LAND USE POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
The policies herein reflect the desires of the Town of Holden
Beach. They have been developed in accordance with NCAC T15:07B
Land Use Planning Guidelines, as revised October 25, 1989.
6.1 Resource Protection
6.1.1 Areas of Environmental Concern
Holden Beach will support and enforce through its delegated
CAMA permitting authority the State policies and permitted uses
in the Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC's). The State's
policy statements for AEC's offer protection for Holden Beach's
fragile areas and significant environmental resources through
CAMA permitting procedures. In accordance with those policies
set forth in Subchapter 7H of the North Carolina Administrative
Code, Holden Beach adopts the following policies concerning AEC's
within its jurisdiction.
6.1.2 The Estuarine System
In recognition of the enormous economic, social and
biological values the estuarine system has for North Carolina,
Holden Beach will promote conservation and management of the
estuarine system as a whole, which includes the individual AEC's:
coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, public trust areas, and
estuarine shorelines.
The management objective for the system shall be to give
highest priority to the protection and coordinated management of
all the elements as an interrelated group of AEC's in order to
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safeguard and perpetuate the above stated values, and to minimize
the likelihood of significant loss of private property and public
resources.
Specific policies regarding acceptable and unacceptable uses
within the individual AEC's of the estuarine system are stated
below. In essence, permitted land uses in these areas shall be
those which are water dependent. In all cases 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 as stated in NCAC Subchapter 7H.
• Coastal Wetlands: Acceptable land uses may include utility
easements, fishing piers, and docks. Unacceptable uses may
include, but would not be limited to, restaurants,
businesses, residences, apartments, motels, hotels,
floating homes, parking lots, private roads, and highways.
• Estuarine Waters: In recognition of the importance of
estuarine waters for the fisheries and related industries
as well as aesthetics, recreation, and education, Holden
Beach shall promote the conservation and quality of this
resource. Appropriate uses may include simple access
channels, structures which prevent erosion, navigational
channels, boat docks, piers, and mooring pilings.
Holden Beach supports projects in estuarine water areas
which aim to increase the productivity of these waters.
Such projects include oyster reseeding programs and inlet
channeling and dredging operations for the purpose of
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increasing the flushing action of tidal movement as has
been suggested for the Lockwood Folley Inlet.
• Public Trust Areas: In the absence of overriding public
benefit, any use which significantly interferes with the
public right of navigation or other public trust rights
which apply in the area shall not be allowed. Projects
which would directly or indirectly block or impair existing
navigational channels increase shoreline erosion, deposit
spoils below mean high tide, cause adverse water
circulation patterns, violate water quality standards, or
cause degradation of shellfish waters shall, in general,
not be allowed.
Uses that may be allowed in public trust areas shall
not be detrimental to the public trust rights and the
biological and physical functions of the estuary. Examples
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of such uses include
the development of
navigational
channels or drainage
ditches, the use of
bulkheads
to
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prevent soundside erosion,
and the building
of piers
and
docks.
• Estuarine Shoreline:
Suitable land uses within
the
estuarine shoreline AEC
are those compatible
with both
the
dynamic nature of estuarine shorelines and
the values
of
the estuarine system.
Holden Beach recognizes: (1) the close association
between estuarine shorelines and adjacent estuarine waters,
(2 ) the influence shoreline development has on the quality
of estuarine life, and (3) the damaging processes of
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shorefront erosion and flooding to which the estuarine
shoreline is subject.
Shoreline development has profound effects on adjacent
estuarine waters. Surface runoff and effluent from poorly
placed or malfunctioning septic systems can pollute
shellfish areas. Holden Beach supports the Division of
Coastal Management and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in
their efforts to preserve the Estuarine Shoreline AEC,
their dredging operations, and their efforts to find
suitable locations for spoil material.
Residential and recreational land uses are all
appropriate types of use along the estuarine shoreline,
provided that all standards of NCAC 15 Subchapter 7H
relevant to estuarine shoreline AEC's are met.
• Ocean Hazard Areas. In recognition of the critical nature
of ocean hazard areas due to their special vulnerability to
erosion and dynamic processes and their possible danger to
life and property because of natural forces, Holden Beach
supports the state policies for ocean hazard areas in
Subchapter 7H of the state CAMA regulations. The ocean
hazard area designation for Holden Beach includes the AEC's
of ocean erodible areas, high hazard flood areas, and inlet
hazard areas.
Suitable land uses in ocean hazard areas generally are
those which eliminate unreasonable danger of life and
property, and which achieve a balance between the
financial, safety, and social factors involved in hazard
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area development. Ocean shoreline erosion control
activities and dune establishment/stabilization are
acceptable types of land uses. Residential, commercial,
and recreational land uses are also acceptable types of use
in ocean hazard areas provided that:
(1) For small structures such as residences, setback
measurements begin at the first line of stable
vegetation and continue inland to a depth 30 times
the average annual rate of erosion. Provided there
has been no long term erosion or the rate of erosion
is less than 2 feet per year, this distance is set at
60 feet. For large structures, the setback is 60
times the average erosion rate or 30 times the
erosion rate plus 105 feet when the long term average
annual erosion rate is greater than 3.5 feet per
year.
(2) Development does not involve the removal or
' relocation of frontal dune sand or vegetation
thereon.
(3) Mobile homes
are not to be
located within
high hazard
flood areas
unless they are
in mobile home parks or
special districts.
(4) Development
is consistent
with minimum
lot size and
setback requirements
established
by local
regulations.
(5) Development
implements means and methods
to mitigate,
minimize, or
avoid adverse
impacts of the
project.
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(6) Development of growth -inducing public facilities such
as sewers, water lines, roads, bridges, and erosion
control measures occurs only in cases where:
a. National or state interest and public benefits
are clearly overriding factors,
b. Facilities would not exacerbate existing hazards
or damage natural buffers,
C. Facilities would be reasonably safe from flood
and erosion related damage,
d. Facilities do not promote growth and development
in ocean hazard areas.
e. Development will not create undue interference
with legal rights to public access and use of
such areas.
Holden Beach receives some of its water supply
through a subaqueous line at the Lockwood Folley Inlet.
This line complies with these restrictions with the
possible exception of Item c.
(7) Prior to the issuance of any permit for development
in the ocean hazard AEC' s, there shall be a written
acknowledgment from the applicant that he is aware of
the risks associated with development in this area.
(8) Holden Beach, recognizing that erosion along the
beach has caused many problems, supports beach
renourishment projects that would allow approved,
suitable sands to be taken from the Intracoastal
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Waterway and inlet dredging operations and placed on
designated island beaches.
• Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resource Areas.
Uncontrolled or incompatible development may result in
major or irreversible damage to fragile coastal resource
areas which contain natural, cultural, or historic
resources of more than local significance. In recognition
of this, Holden Beach will support and protect natural,
cultural, and historic resources found in the Town. These
resources will be protected for their scientific,
educational, or associative values, and for any aesthetic
qualities.
The Town of Holden Beach does not currently have any
identified or listed natural, cultural, or historic
resources of State or Federal significance. Included in
this category are coastal historic architectural structures
and resources, historic properties, archaeological sites,
etc. In
addition, other natural resources, such as unique
coastal geologic formations, areas which sustain remnant
species, etc., would be considered important resources
requiring protection. Should such resources become known
and identified, the Town will encourage their preservation
and/or possible enhancement through its zoning ordinance
and Town code. The Town of Holden Beach would also seek to
consult with the North Carolina Department of Cultural
Resources and other appropriate agencies should
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uncontrolled or incompatible development adversely impact
such resources.
• Industrial
Impacts
on
Fragile
Areas.
Holden Beach
recognizes
the
potential
adverse
impacts
of industrial
development on fragile areas and AEC's. Fragile areas and
AEC's might include areas with unique coastal geological
formations, areas which sustain remnant species, or areas
which have been identified as pocosins, maritime shrub
forests, or undeveloped shorelines, etc. Holden Beach
discourages industrial development which could cause
primary (direct) or secondary (indirect) negative impacts
to fragile areas and AEC's. Primary impacts would include
the removal and/or direct damage to these resources.
Secondary impacts might include increased development
pressure with supporting infrastructure to surrounding
areas which contain AEC's or fragile areas. Holden Beach
supports protective measures and use standards which would
prevent industrial development impacts to fragile areas,
including appropriate planning and zoning ordinances
governing such industrial development.
• Water
Supply
Areas.' Holden
Beach recognizes that future
demand
for
water supply may
require consideration of using
additional existing areas with Holden Beach to meet
potential water supply needs. Areas which are identified
by Holden Beach as being potential water supply areas will
be protected. Unconstrained development which could impact
future water supply. areas will be discouraged. If in the
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future Holden Beach delineates water supply areas, they
will support protect measures and use standards in
accordance with policies stated in Subchapter 7H of the
State CAMA regulations.
• Waters With Special Values. Currently, there are no waters
specifically designated as Outstanding Resource Waters
(ORW) within the Town of Holden Beach. However, other
waters with special values could include freshwater
wetlands, pocosins, and related resources. Holden Beach
supports protective measures and use standards to prevent
adverse impacts to waters identified as having special
values.
Pocosins and freshwater wetlands which are under the
jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and N.C.
Division of Environmental Management will be protected
through existing Federal and State regulatory requirements.
Holden Beach recognizes the importance of these resources
and supports these regulatory programs.
If through any future annexation
activities the Town
of Holden Beach acquires areas which
are identified and
delineated as an ORW, the Town will
fully support and
encourage such measures and use standards to protect these
resources and to
seek consult and work
with the State for
the protection of such resources.
• Man -Made Hazards. There have been no
man-made hazards
identified during the planning process
for Holden Beach.
Should man-made hazards be identified in the future, Holden
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Beach would seek to minimize land use conflicts if the
development of a man-made hazard occurs. In recognition of
the critical nature of man-made hazards, Holden Beach
supports the policies of the State contained within 15 NCAC
7H of the CAMA regulations.
6.1.3 Stormwater Runoff
Uncontrolled development adjacent to coastal waters can pose
a serious threat to the estuarine system through the rapid
discharge of pollutants washed off of impervious surfaces via
stormwater. Impervious surfaces include streets, parking lots,
driveways, and rooftops.
The Town of Holden Beach supports North Carolina Stormwater
Control Regulations (effective January 1, 1988). Holden Beach's
zoning ordinance currently limits lot coverage by buildings to 30
percent of platted lot area. The Town also encourages the use of
"best management practices" to minimize the rapid release of
pollutants
to coastal
waters
through
stormwater runoff. Examples
of these
practices
include
using
pervious or semi -pervious
materials, such as turfstone or gravel for driveways and walks,
retaining natural
vegetation
along marsh
and waterfront areas to
retain its natural
filtering
properties,
and allowing stormwater
to percolate into
the ground
rather than
discharging it directly
to coastal waters.
.,6.1.4 Development of Sound and Estuarine System Islands
It is the policy of Holden Beach to review proposals for
development on nearby estuarine "islands" only for residential
development at densities consistent with the Town's zoning
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ordinance and the policies of this land use plan. Development of
permanent structures in these areas which lie within the Corps of
Engineers right-of-way will not be permitted. For those areas
not within the Corps' right-of-way, the development must be given
preliminary approval by the Town, then obtain all state and
federal permits, before seeking final review and approval by the
Town. However, small private boat docks and ramps will be
allowed in these areas.
6.1.5 Marinas
The Town of Holden Beach discourages the development of any
marinas, including upland marinas in excavated basins, on the
barrier island. Dry storage of boat's by individual owners is
encouraged. Commercial seafood vessel dockage along the AIWW is
deemed acceptable. The Town will carefully review all marine
related use development proposals for consistency with this
policy.
6.1.6 Floating Homes'
The Town of Holden Beach does not allow floating home
development of any type. Their prohibition is enforced by local
observations and Town officials.
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The Town will consider any state and federal policies
formulated prior to formulating specific policies regarding sea
level rise. Specifically, such policies will be considered for
development within areas up to 5 feet above sea level which may
be susceptible to sea level rise and wetland loss. The Town of
Holden Beach will closely monitor research on sea level rise and
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its effect on coastal areas and keep abreast of State policy
development.
6.1.8 Bulkheads/Groins/Jetties and Seawalls
The Town of Holden Beach urges proper maintenance of existing
bulkheads for health, safety, and aesthetic reasons. The Town
will not allow marshes to be damaged by the installation of new
bulkheads. New bulkheads, groins, seawalls, or other shoreline
hardening erosion control structures are not permitted on the
oceanfront according to NC CAMA regulations. Holden Beach will
fully comply with State regulations.
6.1.9 Potable Water Supply
Holden Beach's potable water is supplied by the Brunswick
County water system described hereinbefore. The Town encourages
and supports water conservation practices, including measures
which can be taken in construction of all new structures. Holden
Beach will encourage home builders to request such measures and
ask that the communes support and practice water conservation
practices. Holden Beach requires all new development to tie into
its system for potable water supply and prohibits individual
wells for potable use. (Note: Irrigation wells are permitted.)
6-.1.10 Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
The Town of Holden Beach supports safe and adequate
wastewater treatment and disposal without pollution of
groundwater or surrounding waters. At this time, Holden Beach is
considering the establishment of a local management entity. It
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will be the responsibility of this entity to develop a
maintenance management system for all existing septic tank
systems. The management entity will inspect and require
maintenance on all existing and new septic tank systems,
including innovative individual on -lot systems such as aerobic
treatment plants. The establishment of this entity should
alleviate the current defacto moratorium on the development of
the canal lots.
It is recognized that the formation of this entity is an
interim measure which will not preclude the ultimate development
of a central sewer system at some time in the future when
economics favor the development of such a system.
It is the policy of Holden Beach to discourage the use of
package sewage treatment plants largely due to problems commonly
related to long term operation and maintenance by private
' entities. The Town may, however, consider package treatment
plants on a case -by -case basis provided they are properly
designed, closely monitored during construction, and follow an
acceptable maintenance plan.
The overcrowding of houses and invariable exceedance of
septic tank capacity is discouraged.
6.1.11 Solid Waste Disposal
Holden Beach recognizes its role as the provider of solid
waste disposal services for its residents. It is the policy of
Holden Beach to have this service provided in an efficient, safe,
and sanitary manner. In order to carry out this role, adequate
means of final disposal of solid waste must always be available.
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Holden Beach presently uses the County landfill for solid waste
disposal. Holden Beach supports the County's ongoing efforts to
expand the existing sanitary landfill in accord with state
regulations governing same.
The
Town of Holden Beach will
also support
the efforts of
the
County
to recycle waste materials
as required
by Senate Bill
111
(SB 111) . The Town is investigating the feasibility of
establishing its own voluntary recycling program to further the
goals of SB 111.
6.1.12 Storm Drainage
Growth and development will not be allowed where poor
drainage exists unless appropriate corrective improvements are to
be completed as part of the project. If residential or other low
density uses are to be developed in an area of seasonal
high-water, special requirements to insure proper drainage will
be necessary. The Town will work towards developing a master
plan for
improving
stormwater
drainage on
the island. The Town
supports
the North
Carolina
Stormwater
Control regulations as
stated in the above policy on stormwater runoff.
6.1.13 Bearing Capacity
Growth and development will be discouraged in areas where
soils will not adequately support buildings.
Where suitable alternative locations exist for a particular
development project, Holden Beach .will discourage its location in
an area where soils will not adequately support the buildings.
If no alternative sites exist, the project may be constructed if
appropriate approved corrective measures to stabilize the
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building foundation are incorporated into the project design, and
all required permits have been acquired.
6.2 Resource Production and Management
Holden Beach's natural resources play a vital role in its
economy and are essential to the character of Holden Beach. It's
waters and beaches are utilized for recreational uses.as well as
for fishing. Protection of these resources is a prime concern to
Holden Beach. Holden Beach adopts the following policies
regarding issues affecting natural resources, production and
management.
6.2.1 Commercial and Recreational Fisheries
Holden Beach will encourage the preservation and expansion of
its fisheries industry, both sport and commercial. Protection of
our coastal and estuarine waters is however a prime consideration
within this policy objective. Habitats for shellfish and f inf ish
in all stages of their life cycle must be preserved in order to
maintain fishing as a viable economic and recreational activity.
Holden Beach respects inherited rights of access for
commercial fishermen to retrieve their catch from the beach.
Any development which will profoundly and or adversely affect
coastal and estuarine waters will be discouraged. only those
developments which are water dependent, and consistent with the
policies of this plan, such as docking facilities, shall be
allowed to be placed near and to affect coastal and estuarine
water habitats. In the design, construction and operation of
water dependent developments, every effort will be made to
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mitigate negative effects on water quality and fish habitat.
These efforts will be at the owners' or operators' own expense,
and will be reviewed at the State and local permitting level.
In order to expand Holden Beach's sport and commercial
fisheries industry, Holden Beach will support private and public
projects which will positively affect those industries. Holden
Beach supports state and federal channel and inlet dredging
projects which will increase the water access for fishing boats.
It is recognized that in dredging and stabilization operations,
some fish habitat damage may occur. only those projects which
have a reasonable likelihood of providing greater benefits than
damage to fisheries industry will be supported. All dredging and
stabilization operations must be performed so as to minimize any
unavoidable damage to fish habitat.
6.2.2 Productivity
Holden Beach supports projects and activities which increase
productivity of coastal and estuarine waters. Projects such as
oyster reseeding programs and properly constructed artificial
reef construction have proved successful in the past, and
therefore, will be supported in the future. Holden Beach
supports the Brunswick County Shellfish Action Plan.
The Town of Holden Beach supports the North Carolina Division
of Marine
Fisheries
in its
development
of fishing regulations and
policies,
including
those
on trawling
and gill netting in ocean
and estuarine waters. The Town will continue to support the
state agency in its policy -making and will not develop local
fishing regulations more strict than those developed at the state
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Marine Fisheries in its Fisheries Management Enforced Activities.
6.2.3 Off Road Vehicles and Vehicles on Beach Areas
Holden Beach discourages the operation of off road vehicles
in the island's undeveloped, natural areas. In general, all such
vehicles are prohibited from the beach and dune areas year round.
Emergency vehicles are permitted on the beach strand, and
inherited commercial fishing rights of access are respected (i.e.
private Hatteras
ramp) . Local enforcement of
this
policy
continues. The Town
will also enforce AEC guidelines
for
fragile
areas which restrict off road vehicle use.
6.3 Economic Growth and Community Development
The Town of Holden Beach supports the development of single
family residences with low to medium density, providing there are
no negative impacts to neighboring land uses or the natural
environment. Any commercial development will be limited and
intended to accommodate the needs of island residents.
Any new development will be encouraged in the most suitable
parts of the island ( see section on constraints, Section 4). All
new development will be provided with Holden Beach's municipal
services, and will be directed to occur where such facilities are
now existing.
6.3.1 Industry
Holden Beach will encourage industrial development in the
area of Brunswick County, but only outside its town limits. Only
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those industries that are quiet, clean, and present no
substantial environmental or health hazards are considered
acceptable. Examples of the types of industries encouraged on
the mainland area by Holden Beach would be tourism, textile,
electronics, and seafood processing. The Town will encourage the
residential tourism industry on the island. The Holden Beach
zoning ordinance will be enforced and proposals for appropriate
industries only, will be considered.
6.3.2 Transportation
Holden Beach supports any transportation improvement or
program that will benefit the people of Holden Beach. Holden
Beach encourages the installation of sidewalks for the safety and
enjoyment of all its residents and visitors. The Town of Holden
Beach supports the development of a transportation program for
the elderly and handicapped. The Town will continue to explore
possible plans for paving and/or widening roads in a progressive
manner. The Town is currently involved in sidewalk and street
pavement projects. Additional improvements will be made on a
priority basis.
6.3.3 Tourism
The Town
of Holden Beach
recognizes
the importance and
necessity of
summer/seasonal
residential
tourists in houses
(rental) and properly managed camping facilities. However, it is
the policy of
the Town to
not promote
or encourage
commercial /hotel
development
to accommodate
tourists. Holden
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for consistency
with this and
other policies of this plan.
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6.3.4 Beach
and Water Access
Holden Beach supports the spending of tax money to improve
beach access
for all residents and visitors.
The Town will
continue to
improve and maintain its existing
beach access
facilities.
Recognizing that access to the beach is an
issue for the
Town, Holden
Beach supports the establishment
of "No Parking"
zones along
the road right-of-way and the
financing of
construction
of public dune walkovers at selected
points. Also,
Holden Beach
supports the establishment of additional
official
beach access
points with designated parking lots
when and where
the need is demonstrated.
Holden Beach requires the use of individual over -the -dune
structures for crossing the frontal dunes to the beach.
Pedestrian and other traffic is prohibited on these dunes.
6.3.5 Commitment to Federal and State Programs
The Town of Holden Beach supports and will continue to
support the US Army Corps of Engineers in the maintenance
dredging of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the Lockwoods
Folly and Shallotte Inlets, and in the renourishment of the
iregion' s beaches. Other programs relevant to Holden Beach the
Town supports include the National Flood Insurance Program, and
the State's beach access program and highway improvement
' programs.
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6.3.6 Channel Maintenance and Beach Erosion Control
The Town supports the development of a special tax district
to finance the maintenance dredging of its canals, and will work
to establish
such a
district in
the
coming fiscal year.
Holden
Beach
supports
the
continuation of the dune
restoration and planting program and the restriction of
pedestrians on the dunes. The Town has adopted and enforces an
ordinance prohibiting people from crossing dunes unless they are
using a dune crossover structure. Funds for dune restoration/
shoreline protection will be allocated in the Town's annual
budget.
The
Town
also
supports
and encourages the
deposition
of
suitable
spoil
from
dredging
projects onto nearby
shorelines
for
beach renourishment and erosion control.
6.3.7 Growth Patterns
Holden Beach is a barrier island community and therefore has
constrained natural geographic limits on where growth and
development can occur.
Holden Beach's policy is to discourage large incremental
amounts of growth and development and large increases in popula-
tion. Low to medium density residential growth is preferred.
Spatial segregation of conflicting land uses will be encouraged.
This policy is implemented through the Town's zoning and
subdivision ordinances.
It is the policy of the Town to consider exercising
extraterritorial jurisdiction on the mainland adjacent to Holden
Beach only as future circumstances warrant.
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Holden Beach will encourage seasonal and permanent single
family residences at low to medium densities. Holden Beach will
encourage the development of any individual residential projects
over three acres as planned unit developments. The Town will
maintain its 35-foot building height limitation.
Reconstruction or relocation of structures threatened,
damaged or destroyed by coastal storms (hurricanes and
northeasters) will proceed according to State CAMA requirements
and the Storm Hazard Mitigation•- Post Disaster Recovery and
Evacuation Plans (see Section 6.4). Redevelopment of developed
areas will follow the Town's planning and zoning ordinances.
Holden Beach will work towards the adoption of an ordinance
requiring property owners to maintain their, property's aesthetic
appearance.
6.3.9 Energy Facility Siting and Development
The Town of Holden Beach supports the State policies on
offshore continental shelf drilling for oil and gas. The
location of any shoreside OCS facilities at Holden Beach would be
inappropriate and is strongly discouraged.
6.3.10 Government Agency Planning and Development
The Town of Holden Beach has an interest in any planning and
development by other government agencies that may impact the Town
of Holden Beach. Therefore, the Town seeks to be involved in any
such planning and development. Specifically, prior to any
decisions by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers that impact the
location of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway right-of-way line,
the Town of Holden Beach shall be notified in writing.
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6.4 Storm Hazard Mitigation - Post Disaster Recovery and
Evacuation Plan
During coastal storms, northeasters 1./, and hurricanes,
Holden Beach will be subject to beach erosion, storm surge, wave
action, flooding, high winds, and washover. The entire Town of
Holden Beach is susceptible to significant storm damage from a
hurricane or
northeaster
of
similar magnitude. Currently, all of
the island
is located
in
AEC's and/or in areas. susceptible to
flooding associated with the 100-year storm.
In severe storms, these conditions pose a serious threat to
life
and property. The
Town of Holden
Beach
in 19 84
adopted a
Storm
Hazard Mitigation,
Evacuation and
Post
Disaster
Recovery
Plan to address the needs to minimize potential dangers, ensure
effective evacuation when necessary, and allow a safe orderly
island re-entry of residents and property owners to the island,
and recovery from the storm. The Plan was revised and updated
this year. It is .enti tl ed "Hurricane Preparedness 19 9 0 ".
1. / Note: Due to Holden Beach's east -west orientation along the
coast line, northeast storms will not have a pronounced
effect on .the beach in terms of heavy wave action, as ' the
prevailing winds will pass over the beach frcm the mainland,
thereby attenuating the wind effects of the storm. However,
flooding and beach erosion due to high tides are still
possible.
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6.4.1 Storm Hazard Mitigation Policies
These policies meet the requirements for storm hazard
mitigation planning outlined in the publication Before the
Storm. 2./
(1) The Town' s growth policy encourages low and medium
density residential development avoiding high density -high rise
developments that are found in many North Carolina beach
icommunities.
(2) The Town' s policies support and are consistent with
State policies and regulations for development in Areas of
Environmental Concern.
(3) All new development must conform with the provisions of
1 the N. C. Building Code. (Note: The NCBC requires use of
hurricane brackets on roof rafters, etc.)
(4) The Town's flood plain development policies conform with
all Federal and State requirements.
(5) The Town does an excellent job of controlling mobile
home developments in order to minimize hazard damages. Mobile
homes are restricted to specific districts and must conform with
elevation and other requirements.
• Public Acquisition of Land After A Storm. If a structure must
rbe relocated in order to mitigate future storm damage because
it is in a high hazard area and would again be.threatened by
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Damages. 1987. McElyea, Brower, Godschalk, and Seymour
Center for Urban and Regional Studies, University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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erosion and storm events, financial assistance is available
to property owners through the Federal Upton -Jones
Legislation enacted in 1988.
In addition, public acquisition of lands in the most
hazardous areas for beach access and other public benefits is
suggested and supported by the Division of Coastal
Management.
Holden Beach recognizes that public acquisition of land
in the most hazardous areas following a storm in some
instances may be in the best interests of the community and
the general public. Public acquisition of land in the most
hazardous areas would be linked to a determination of the
buildability of a particular lot or tract of land. This
policy on public acquisition would only be given
consideration and exercised if State assistance for
acquisition were to be provided via access grant funds, and
technical assistance provided on the buildability
determination. Holden Beach would support a policy for
public acquisition of land in the most hazardous areas and
would assist in the buildability determination. However,
this policy would not effect the Town's existing rights of
public acquisition of land under eminent domain, applicable
condemnation procedures, and other Town ordinances and codes.
6.4.2 Hurricane Evacuation Plan
The Hurricane Evacuation Plan contained in "Hurricane
Preparedness, 1990" outlines public and Town actions to be taken
to insure an orderly, coordinated evacuation and orderly re-entry
and recovery phase at Holden Beach.
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Operations during a hurricane emergency will be executed in
five phases:
(1) Condition III - Hurricane Watch - possible threat
exists; watch normally issued more than 24 hours before arrival
of Hurricane conditions; approximately 96 hours or less to
forecasted land fall.
(2) Condition II - Hurricane Warning - landfall expected
in specific coastal area in 24 hours or less.
(3 ) Condition I - Evacuation Phase - ordered by Mayor or
designee during or after Condition II.
(4) Condition O - Evacuation complete; landfall imminent.
(5) Re -Entry - threat passed; begin post -disaster phase.
The Town is divided into six (6) sections for planning and
notifications as follows:
• Section 1: East End of Island to Quinton Street
• Section 2: Quinton Street to High Point Street
• Section 3: High Point Street to Greensboro Street
• Section 4: Greensboro Street to Dream Harbor Acres
• Section 5 : Dream Harbor to Sailfish Drive
• Section 6: Sailfish Drive to West End (Excluding
Campground)
The Commission Room at the Town Hall is designated the
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) until Condition O when
evacuation is complete, at which time the EOC will be moved to
the designated mainland site. The U.S. Weather Service and the
Brunswick County EOC will be used for weather advisories.
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The Rescue Squad, section area team captains, police
department, public works department, and Town officials all have
responsibilities which are thoroughly detailed in the Plan. An
abbreviated form of the Hurricane Emergency Evacuation Plan,
which includes re-entry, follows:
HURRICANE EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN (19 9 0 )
Condition 3: Hurricane Watch (Landfall expected in 96
hours or less)
1. Team Captains placed on standby by Mayor and/or
Town Manager.
2. Team Captains to notify assistants.
3. Town personnel placed on standby by Town Manager.
4. Police order campers and motor homes to leave at
least 48 hours in advance or prior to sustained
winds in excess of 35 knots.
.5. Team Captains and Assistants visit invalids or
others not able to transport themselves off the
island.
Condition 2: Hurricane Warning (Landfall expected within
24 hours or less)
1. Mayor and town Manager notify Board of
Commissioners, Team Captains and assistants to
assemble at Town Hall for instructions.
2. Issue ID cards, rainsuits and helmets.
3. Repeat instructions to Team Captains and
Assistants.
Condition 1: Evacuation Ordered (During or after Condition
2)
1. Mayor orders evacuation.
2. Teams notified to begin door-to-door check to order
evacuation. Teams to make list of those refusing
to leave giving copy to Chief of Police.
3. Police vehicles use PA systems to make final
notification on every street for everyone to leave.
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4. Police return to residents refusing to leave and
have signed the Next of Kin forms.
5. Town Hall phones switched to off -site emergency
location.
6. All personnel leave island, no one allowed back on.
Condition 0: Evacuation Complete (Landfall imminent)
1. Set up Command Post at emergency location.
RE-ENTRY
Phase 1 - Advance party, made up of Mayor, Commissioners,
Police Chief, Town Manager, Public Works
Supervisor and Building Inspector. Re-entry by
Town owned 4WD vehicles to evaluate overall
conditions and determine safety of Damage
Assessment Team entry. Submit names of advance
party to Police at checkpoint.
No personal cars or trucks will be allowed on
beach prior to Mayor's authorization of citizen
re-entry. Town personnel and teams required on
beach will be transported by Town vehicles.
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Town Manager will call in Crash and Shock Team,
if required, to clear the way for the Damage
Assessment Team.
Phase 2 - Damage Assessment Team inspect entire beach and
evaluate possible citizen re-entry. Once
initial inspection is completed and reported to
Mayor, house -to -house inspection is made and
Damage Assessment Forms completed. Submit
names of Damage Assessment Team to police at
checkpoint.
Phase 3 - Mayor authorizes the re-entry of citizens;
informs relocation centers and Brunswick County
EOC. Officials aid police at roadblock.
BE®EMC called to restore power. Hurricane
Information Center manned by Commissioners
Atkins and Bryan will continue to operate at
emergency location or at Town Hall, depending
on severity of conditions, to assist . citizens
with problems and perform public information
functions. Move back to Town Hall or other
designated area to assist citizens with
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functions. Commissioners Atkins and Bryan will
schedule voluntary help as needed (Attachment
H) .
Phase 4 - Mayor ends emergency order and remove road-
blocks.
6.4.3 Post Disaster Recovery
The 1990 organization and administrative programs for clean
up include
(1) providing
information
to property
owners, (2)
continuous
monitoring of
the bridge
and canals
to prevent
unauthorized people from coming to the beach, and (3 )
organization of work forces for debris collection and removal,
obtaining assistances, and for other various action items to
insure a safe coordinated recovery (i.e., check to see if more
phones are
necessary,
request additional security).
Damage
assessment
will be made
by the Building Inspector and the
Damage
Assessment Team.
Information regarding permitted activities for reconstruction
is issued to Towns people in the following information notice:
The information is specifically directed toward oceanfront
property owners although it may be applicable island wide
depending on the nature of storm damages.
The following information is provided to you, as an
oceanfront property owner, relative to actions being
taken by the Town following Hurricane Most
of these actions have been directed by the Board of
Commissioners in the interest.of public health and safety
and to expedite recovery from the hurricane.
PUSHING SAND TO RESTORE DUNE - Before any sand can
be pushed on the strand to restore the dune, a dune
line must be established by CAMA. CAMA personnel
are present today for this purpose. It is expected
that work to restore the dune will begin
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immediately after the dune line is established.
YOU ARE HEREBY OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED THAT SAND MAY BE
PUSHED ADJACENT TO YOUR PROPERTY.
UNINHABITABLE BUILDINGS - The Building Inspector
has deemed uninhabitable, those buildings having
obvious electrical, plumbing, septic tank and
structural problems and considered unfit for
occupancy. The uninhabitable buildings will be
marked appropriately and signs placed to discourage
trespass. If your building has been deemed
uninhabitable, please contact the Building
Inspector as soon as possible and inform him as to
what action you propose to take and when.
FLOOD INSURANCE - If your building is damaged, you
should contact your insurance agent immediately.
RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS - If you propose to
relocate your building, the Building Inspector is
authorized to approve immediate temporary
relocation for up to ninety days. Permanent
relocation must be accomplished through a hearing
with Board of Adjustment in accordance to Section
15-6.14 of the Town Code of Ordinances.
BULKHEADS/SEAWALLS - All repairs to bulkheads/
seawalls must be approved by CAMA.
BUILDING PERMITS - Building, plumbing and
electrical permits are required for any repairs.
The Building Inspector will be as lenient as
possible within the realm of safety to allow
anything not specifically prohibited by law.
Decisions will be made as rapidly as possible on a
case -by -case basis. Permit fees will be waived for
any work required by the hurricane.
BUILDING SECURITY - You are strongly encouraged to
inspect your property and secure it against
unauthorized entrance as soon as possible. Every
effort is being made to prevent vandalism, however,
the general public may be permitted on the island
on and after , 1990. You should
complete your building security arrangements before
this date.
REMOVAL OF DEBRIS - State Department
of Transporta-
tion personnel have begun removing debris from the
Ocean Boulevard right-of-way.
You may place debris
within the right-of-way for
pickup
provided it is
at least five feet from the
edge of
the pavement.
Removal by scavengers will
not be
allowed until
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and place it in a secure location.
DEBRIS ON THE STRAND - There is much debris on the
strand, especially toward the west end of the
island and it is expected that more debris will be
washed up. Exposed nails and other hardware are
common and may be partially buried. GREAT CARE
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MUST BE TAKEN WHEN WALKING ON THE STRAND. Debris
on the strand may be piled up by the property owner
and burned provided a burning permit is obtained.
VACATION RENTALS - Rentals of less than thirty days
are considered vacation rentals and are not allowed
until , 1990, at the earliest.
Rentals for thirty days or more are allowed,
provided the renter is issued a pass at Town Hall
which will be valid until , 1990,
or as of the date the general public is allowed on
the island.
For more specific information on any matter
pertaining to the above or other matter concerning the
aftermath of the hurricane, please contact Town Manager,
Blake Proctor or Building Inspector, Dwight Carroll at
the Town Hall, telephone [phone].
John H. Tandy, Mayor
The Plan also includes a current Hurricane Evacuation Team
list, Mayoral proclamations for establishing evacuation and
re-entry, evacuation route map, Advance Damage and Damage
Assessment Team listings, sample Damage Assessment Forms, and
various other listings including telephone support volunteers and
available contractors. I
6.5 Continuing Public Partici ation
Holden Beach recognizes and supports the importance and value
of public input when considering matters that will affect the
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Update.
6.6 CAMA Policy Issues Not Relevant to Holden Beach
Electric Generating Plants
Agricultural Lands
Commercial Forestlands
Mineral Production Areas
Peat and Phosphate Mining Impacts
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ISECTION 7: LAND CLASSIFICATION
7.1 Background and Purpose
The North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA)
Guidelines provides that each city, town and county located in
the twenty county coastal areas develop a land classification map
classifying all of the land within its jurisdiction. The land
classification system provides a framework by which the Town can
identify the future use of all lands. The land classification
system is intended to be supported and complemented by zoning,
subdivision, and other local methods of growth management.
Although land classification is considered a planning tool and is
' not in the stricit sense of the term a regulatory mechanism, the
designation of land classes reflects policy statements as to
where growth and development will occur, what types and what
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conservation of natural areas.
7.2 Holden Beach Land Classification
The land classification system set forth by the CAMA
Guidelines includes seven (7) major categories: Developed, Urban
Transition, Limited Transition, Community, Rural, Rural with
Services, and Conservation. Four (4) land classification
designations have been found to apply to the Town of Holden
Beach: Limited Transition - Low Density Residential, Limited
1 Transition - Medium Density Residential, Limited Transition -
Mixed Use, and Conservation. The land class designations are
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illustrated on Map 6, the Land Classification Map, and are
discussed in narrative form below.
7.2.1 Limited Transition
The purpose of the Limited Transition Class at Holden Beach
is to provide for development in areas that will have some
services, but are suitable for lower densities than those
associated with high intensity urban development. Areas meeting
the intent of this class will experience increased development
during the planning period. They will be in a state of
development necessitating some municipal type services. These
areas are of low to modest densities. Areas classified Limited
Transition will provide controlled development with services, but
may not be on lands that are suitable for traditional high
intensity urban development normally associated with central
sewer or other services. These may be lands with physical
limitations or areas near valuable estuarine waters or other
fragile natural systems. The Limited Transition Class is
intended for predominantly residential development with low to
moderate densities in Holden Beach. Clustering or development
associated with Planned Unit Developments may be appropriate in
the Limited Transition Class.
The Town of Holden Beach chose to utilize the Limited
Transition Class in keeping with its policies to protect the
Town's family beach atmosphere, to keep the island from becoming
developed at high densities, to protect the adjacent natural
areas, estuarine AFC's, and Class SA waters, and, because it does
not expect to provide all municipal services standard to urban
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uses. The Limited Transition Class does, however, allow for
growth at
low
to moderate
densities,
as is preferred by the
Town
and stated
in
policies on
growth and
economic development
( see
Section 6) .
The Town of Holden Beach has subdivided the Limited
Transition Class into three subclasses: Limited Transitional -
Low Density
Residential, Limited
Transition -
Medium Density
Residential,
and Limited Transition
- Mixed Use,
which allows for
limited commercial
development
as well. Again, in
keeping with
Town policies, this
was done to
preserve the islands
quiet. family
residential beach
atmosphere,
allowing moderate
densities and
commercial uses only in designated non -conflicting areas.
Most of the 'island's developed area is designated Limited
Transition - Low Density Residential, and is/will be considered
primarily single family residential. Limited Transition - Medium
Density Residential areas are located on presently undeveloped
land between Frigate and Clippership Avenues,, just east of Sea
Side Drive, and just west of Sand Dollar Drive ( see Map 6) .
These areas may contain single family homes and some duplexes and
multifamily development where approved by the Town. Limited
Transition - Mixed Use areas are concentrated around the base of
the high rise brisige eastward to the west side of Quniton Street.
Smaller, additional Limited Transition - Mixed Use areas are
located further west between Salisbury and Greensboro Streets.
These -areas are appropriate for the existing piers and
campground, real estate offices, `general store, and other "low
' key" limited commercial establishments. Residential homes are
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allowed in this Limited Transition - Mixed Use classification as
well.
7.2.2 Conservation
The purpose of the Conservation Class is to provide for.the
effective long-term management and protection of significant,
limited, or irreplaceable areas. Management is needed due to the
natural, cultural, recreational, scenic or natural productive
values of local, regional, state and national concern. Areas
included within this classification category are depicted on the
Land Classification Map and will include the following lands and
waters: Coastal wetlands, public trust waters, estuarine waters,
ocean hazard and inlet hazard areas seaward of the first line of
stable vegetation, and the Corps of Engineers A.I.W.W. right-of-
way (excepting only those areas shown as Rural Special Use).
Other large homogeneous tracts of marshland within Holden Beach
are also classified as Conservation. Because of map scale
requirements all areas described herein as Conservation are not
able to be shown on the Land Classification Map.
Development
. activities within the Conservation category AEC's
described above must be consistent with the regulations (15A
NCAC7H) governing development. Suitable uses would include
piers, docks, and gazebos, but no permanent commercial structures ,
or habitable dwellings of any type.
The intent of the Conservation class is to perpetuate the
natural, productive, scenic, cultural and recreational features
of the coastal zone.
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7 . 2 .3 Conservation Soecial Use
The purpose of the Conservation Special Use Class is also to
Iprovide for the effective long-term management and protection of
significant, limited, or irreplaceable areas. Management is
needed due to the natural, cultural, recreational, scenic or
natural productive values of local, regional, state and national
concern. Areas included within this classification category are
not able to be depicted on the Land Classification Map due to map
scale. Specific determination on the location of these lands is
available from consultation with the Holden Beach Building
Inspector and/or the Wilmington Office, Division of Coastal
Management. Land areas described as within this category are the
following areas: ocean hazard areas, inlet hazard areas, and the
estuarine shoreline. For those areas which are within the inlet
hazard area, the ocean hazard area, or, the estuarine shoreline
and are also classified Conservation, the Conservation Use
Standards (from the Land Use Plan Update) will apply.
Development activities may occur within Conservation Special
Use classified areas consistent with the protections provided for
by the regulations (Federal, State and Local).
It is also the intent of the Conservation Special Use class
to perpetuate the natural, productive, scenic, cultural and
recreational features of the coastal zone.
7.2.4.'- Rural
The purpose of the Rural class is to provide for an area of
low intensity land uses in order to discourage the premature
conversion of these lands into urban -type uses. Extending urban
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services into the Rural class is considered an inefficient use of
resources;.consequently, residential densities in excess of 2.5
units per acre shall not be permitted in the Rural class.
7.2.5. Rural Special -Use
The purpose of this class is to provide areas for the Corps
of Engineers spoil activities.
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SECTION 8: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
8.1 Citizen Participation Plan
Local governments are required
by
the Coastal Area Management
Act (CAMA) to
employ a variety
of
educational efforts and
'
participation
techniques to assure
that all segments of the
community have
full opportunity to
be
informed and to effectively
participate in
planning decision
making
and the Land Use Plan
Update process. The requirement provides that for every Land Use
Plan a formal Citizen Participation Plan be prepared and adopted
' by the local government.
The Citizen Participation Plan which was developed
' specifically for the Holden Beach 1990 Land Use Plan Update and
' adopted by the Town, follows this section as Table .8.1.1. The
Plan includes several public meetings, informal work sessions,
' and a Citizen Survey Questionnaire. Contact and interaction
between the public, the Town Boards, the Town Manager and the
' Planning Consultant was maintained throughout the Plan Update
' process. Newspaper articles and meeting minutes are included in
Appendix B of this Plan.
8.2 Citizen Survey Questionnaire
The Holden Beach Citizen Survey Questionnaire was mailed out
' to the public in February, 1990. A total of 1,984 surveys were
mailed to taxpayers including permanent residents and
' non-resident property owners. Nine Hundred Fifty -Two (952)
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
TOWN OF HOLDEN BEACH
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1990 LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
This Citizen Participation Plan has been prepared in
accordance with Paragraph .0207 of 15 NCAC 7B Guidelines for Land
'
Use Planning.
Mr. William E. Burnett of the firm of Henry von Oesen and
Associates will serve as Planner in Charge, and will supervise
the project. He will be assisted by Ms. Caroline J. Bellis, also
of Henry von Oesen and Associates. Mr. Gustav M. Ulrich, Town
Manager, will be the primary contact between the Town of Holden
Beach and the Planning Consultant. The Mayor, the Town Board of
Commissioners, and the Planning Board will be also active in the
plan update process, with the Planning Board taking a prominent
role.
Included as part of this plan is a schedule of events to
'
inform and receive input from the citizens as well as Town
elected officials. The schedule includes three
public meetings,
two informal meetings with the Boards, an informal planning
workshop, and the conduct. of a Citizen Survey 'Questionnaire.
'
Additional meetings will take place between the Town and the
Planning Consultant,.if necessary. Also, periodic meetings will
be held between Mr. Ulrich, Ms. Bellis, and Mr. Burnett as the
'
need arises.
The public will receive notice of all its opportunities for
'
input through the legal advertisement of the public meetings,
newspaper and possibly other media coverage, "fliers"
posted ,in
the Town Hall and about the town, and through the Survey
Questionnaire itself.
The formal
public meeting to be held at the beginning of the
plan update process will focus on the discussion of existing land
use, Town policies in the 1985 Land Use Plan, and of present
'
issues of concern. The importance of policy statements to the
CAMA Land Use Planning process will be emphasized. Also at this
meeting, the upcoming Citizen Survey Questionnaire will be
explained. After the survey has been completed, a formal public
meeting will be held to discuss the results and receive further
input. There will also be an informal workship during the
planning process to answer questions, receive comments, and
'
discuss land use planning issues. A formal public meeting will
also be held towards the end of the planning process. At this
'
meeting the draft of the completed 1990 Land Use Plan Update will
be presented to the
Town and,its citizens.
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1990 Land Use Plan Update
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In addition to the above meeting, two informal meetings will
be held between the Planning Consultant, the Town Boards, and the
Mayor. The initial meeting will be a consultation to obtain
first-hand background information about the Town and the issues
it faces regarding land use. The Citizen Participation Plan will
be adopted at this meeting. During the second meeting, draft
Policies will be discussed along with planning progress and
important findings.
All economic, social, ethnic and cultural viewpoints will be
considered as much as possible in the development of the land use
plan.
Adopted this the 1st day of December
Holden Beach, North Carolina. 1989 at
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By .
Title ayor Pro-Tem
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tentative Date*
Event
DECEMBER 1, 1989 INFORMAL MEETING (with Mayor and
Boards):• Consultation, background,
and issues. Adoption of Citizen
Participation Plan.
JANUARY 8, 1990 PUBLIC MEETING: Existing land use
and policies discussion, citizen
participation in plan update.
JANUARY 16, 1990 CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
FEBRUARY 6, 1990 INFORMAL WORKSHOP discuss with in-
terested parties the land use plan-
ning process.
MARCH 5, 1990 PUBLIC MEETING: Results of ques-
tionnaire.
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APRIL 16, 1990 INFORMAL MEETING (with Mayor and
Boards): Draft policies and plan
overview.
MAY 2, 1990 DRAFT POLICIES available for review
in Town Hall.
JUNE 12, 1990 PUBLIC MEETING: Presentation of
draft final plan.
*Actual dates subject to change as needs and
circumstances dictate.

questionnaires were received at the Town Hall for an exceptional
response rate of 48 percent.
The results of this questionnaire are presented in Appendix
A. These results were presented to the public during a public
meeting held at Holden Beach Town Hall on March 5, 1990.
8.3 Summary of Meetings
s
An initial joint meeting was held in December 1989 with the
Planning Board and Town Board of Commissioners. The philosophy
of land use planning and the importance and uses of the Land Use
Plan were described, as was the role of citizen participation in
the Plan update process. The Town Boards discussed and adopted
the Citizen Participation Plan.
The first formal public meeting was held in January, 1990.
' The focus of this meeting was a discussion of existing Town
policies set forth in the 1985 Land Use Plan. Policies would
need to be reviewed, updated or revised, if necessary, to reflect
changes in State regulations and/or changes within the Town's
planning objectives and goals. The Citizen Survey Questionnaire
was explained to the public and final revisions and mailing
logistics were decided upon by the Town Boards.
In February 1990, an informal workshop was held with the
Planning Board, Mayor, Board of Commissioners, and a
representative of the Division of Coastal Management. Existing
land use issues, information about land use planning and
processes and specific situations of concern were among the
topics discussed. At the public meeting held on March 5, 1990,
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the results of the Citizen Survey Questionnaire (included in
Appendix A) were formally presented to the Town and citizens in
attendance.
Draft text, draft policies, and draft maps were provided to
the Town during the month of April 1990. Draft policies were
discussed by the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners at an
informal workshop on April 23, 1990. Changes and comments on
policies and text received at this meeting were incorporated into
the draft plan. Draft policies were available for public review
on May 2, 1990.
The final public meeting, held June 14, 1990, was held to
present the Town of Holden Beach with the completed draft plan
for approval and submittal to the Coastal Resources Commission
(CRC) . Upon revision of the draft plan per review comments, the
final plan update was adopted by the Town on

IAPPENDIX A
CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS
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CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
1990 LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
TOWN OF HOLDEN BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA
INSTRUCTIONS: Please circle or check your answers to each of the
following questions. Some questions also ask for a written
response. There is also a special section for additional
comments on the last page -of the questionnaire.
' Thank you.
'
Likes and
Dislikes:
1. What
do you like most about Holden Beach? (Answer with 1 as
first
choice, 2 as second choice, etc.).
Beach
'
Marsh
Profit Opportunities
Quiet Family Atmosphere
Vacation Facilities
Other (Describe)
.2. What
do you like least about Holden Beach? (Answer with 1
as first
choice, 2 as second choice, etc.).
Traffic
Roadways
'
Density of Development
Lack of Sidewalks
Public Services
Distance to Major Shopping Area
'
Other (Describe)
Problems:
3. What do you think are the most important problems facing
Holden Beach? (Answer with 1 as f irst choice, 2 as second
' choice, etc.).
Protecting Property From Erosion
' Lack of Public Wastewater Disposal System
Overloading of Septic Tanks
Parking for "Day Trippers"
' Stormwater Runoff (Drainage)
Growth Management
Environmental Protection
Enforcement of Town Laws
Other (Describe)
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Development-
4. Do you feel that the current rate of growth and development
in Holden Beach is:
Too Fast Too Slow About Right
5. Do you agree with the current pattern of commercial zoning
in Holden Beach?
Yes No
6. Do you feel that there is other land in the Town that would
be appropriate for commercial use?
Yes No
If you answered "yes", please specify the area(s) . (Define
by street names or other familiar landmarks).
7. What types of growth and development would you like to see
encouraged or discouraged -n Holden Beach?
No
Encourage Type of Development Discourage Opinion
Single Family ;Residential
Duplex Residential
Multifamily Residential
Motels
Restaurants
Service Type Businesses
Retail Businesses
Land and Resource
Preservation
Other
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Community Facilities and Services:
8. Are you currently satisfied with the following public
services available in Holden Beach? (Please check all
answers that you are familiar with).
a. Water System Yes No
b.
Solid Waste Collection
Yes
No
C.
Police Protection
Yes
No
d.
Enforcement of Town Laws
Yes
No
e.
Fire Protection
Yes
No
f.
Rescue Squad/Emergency Medical
Yes
No
g.
Building Inspection
Yes
No
h.
Government Administration
Yes
No
i. Streets, Roads Yes No
j. Parking Yes No
k. Stormwater Drainage Yes No
1. Other Yes No
If you answered no11 to any of the above items, how would
iyou like to see those services improved?
■ Service Improvement
IWastewater Treatment and Disposal:
9. Do you feel that individual septic tanks which are properly
maintained and used within the limits of' their permit
are a
sufficient and environmentally acceptable method of
treatment and disposal of wastewater on Holden Beach?
Yes No
10. Would you support the construction of a central sewer
on Holden Beach which would be totally financed by
system
Holden
Beach property owners and system customers?
Yes No
11. How do you believe a central sewer system would affect the
'
Town?
Improve the Economy Yes
No
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Improve Water Quality Yes
Increase the Growth Rate Yes
No
No
Increase Population Density Yes
No
Reduce Pollution in Canals
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No
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12. In the interests of environmental protection and public
health, do you think that the Town should:
Assume responsibility for the main- Yes No
tenance of septic systems for a fee?
Initiate an inspection program and Yes No
require maintenance as necessary?
Assure that tank capacity is not
exceeded? Yes No
Public Access and Other Facilities:
13. Do you have private access (directly or via easement) to:
a. The Beach Yes
No
b. The Inland Waterway Yes
No
14. Do you think there is adequate public access on Holden Beach
to:
a. The Beach Yes
No
b. The Inland Waterway Yes
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No
15. From the following J,ist, please select
those facilities for
which you feel there is a strong. enough
need to justify
constructing at the Town's expense:
Additional Ocean Accesses
Picnic Facilities
Additional Boat Accesses
Community Building
Parking Lots
Sidewalks
Bathhouses
Bike Paths
Playgrounds
Tennis Courts
Ballfields
Other
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16. Day visitors require support to enable them to utilize the
public beach. Do you agree or disagree with the following
statements?
Agree Disagree
Commercial parking lots should be
authorized in all zoning districts
The Town should provide parking and
sanitation facilities at no cost to
visitors
The Town should provide and charge
users for parking and other facilities
to help offset the cost.
Day visitors parking should be allowed
only where sanitation facilities are
available.
Day visitors who violate parking
restrictions should have their cars
towed.
Personal Data-
17. Answer this question only if you own property on a canal.
Would you support a Town assessment and/or special tax
district for the purpose of dredging and maintenance of the
canals?
Yes No
18. Please check each of the following which apply to you:
Permanent Beach Resident Oceanfront Owner
Vacation/Rental Owner Canal Lot Owner
Developer/Realtor Waterway Lot Owner
Beach Business Owner Other Property Owner
Employed Full Time Retiree
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Additional Comments:
Please return your questionnaire in the enclosed envelope to the
Town Hall no later than Friday, February 2, 1990.
Town Hall
Town of Holden Beach
110 Rothschild Street
Holden Beach, NC 28462
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QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS
HOLDEN BEACH LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
'SUMMARY OF RETURN BY RSTATUS-AND
Permanent
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Other
I Total Permanent I
{ 34
{ 62 I
36
1 132 I
1 (4%)
1 (65) !
(4%)
! (14%) I
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1 Vacation
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Vacation
{ I
{ {
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{ Canal-ICW I
Other
I Total Vacation {
1 {
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1
I 166
1 I
I 163 I
130
I 459 I
f (17%)
! (17%) !
(14%)
! (48%) {
{
I Ocean
I Canal-ICW {
Other
{ Total Non -Specific !
I 56
I 122 f
57
I 235 I
1 (6%)
I (13%) I
(6%)
I,Total Ocean
I Total Canal-ICW I
Total Other
I Total ID Q18 {
1 1
1
1 256
1 1
1 347 I
223
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1 (27%)
! ( 6%) !
(24%)
! (87%) I
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1 1
1 f
1 1
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1 1
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102
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RESULTS OF THE CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
1990 HOLDEN BEACH LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
FEBRUARY, 1990
QUESTION
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LOCATION
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STATUS
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NO.
SUBJECT
ALL SURVEYS
I OCEAN FRONT
CANAL/WATERWAY
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NOT SPECIFIE01
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928
1 347
1 347
1 223
1 132
1 459 1
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EVALUATED
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(27X]1_
_ 135%)
�_ _ (24%)`
1124%11
(48%) 1
125%1 1
lid
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1 Rank
1 Rank
1 Rank
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Rank
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1 Beech
1 2
1 1
1 2
I 2
1 2
I 2 1
2 1
1 Marsh
1 3
I 3
I 3
I 3
1 3
1 3 1
3 I
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I 5 I
5
(
5
( 5
I 6
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5 I
1 Quiet Family Atmosphere
1 1 I
2
I
1
I 1
i 1 1
1 I
1 I
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I 4 1
4
I 4
I 4
I 4
i 4 1
4 1
Other
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6
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2 1
2
1 4
1 2 1
2 I
3 I
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5 1
5
1 5
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4 1
5 I
4 I
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1 I
1
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1 1
1 (
1 I
1 I
1 Lack of Sidewalks I
3 I
3
1 2 I
3 1
3 (
2 1
3 1
1 Public Services I
7 1
7
1 7 I
7 I
7 1
7 I
6 1
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Distance from Shopping 1
4 I
4
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4 I
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4 I
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7 1
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3 1
3
1 2 1
4 1
4 1
3 i
2 1
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Overloading Septic Tanks (
4 I
5
( 3 I
5 1
3 1
5 1
3
1
Day Visitor Perking (
7 1
7
1 7 1
7 I
8 I
7 I
6 I
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6 1
6
I 6 1
6 1
7 I
6 1
7 1
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2 I
2
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2 I
2 I
2 I
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Environmental Protection (
5 1
4
I 5 (
3 1
5 (
4 1
5 1
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Enforcement of Town Laws I
8 1
8
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6 I
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STION
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1 Other Land for Commercial
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(%)
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1 7
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1 92 2
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1 1
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1 32 41
10
138
40
11 1
19
49
9
1 36
35
12
1 37 39
9
1 33 42
14
1 26
44
3 1
1
1 Multifamily Residential
14 76
5
1 6
80
4 1
2
75
6
1 7
78
2
1 2 83
4
I 5 78
5
1 6
72
4 1
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1 7 77
3
1 8
79
2 1
7
76
4
I 6
79
2
1 B 74
6
1 5 81
2 1
9
72
3 1
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1 43 42
6
1 45
43
5 I
43
39
6
136
46
5
1 33 49
6
1 45 41
6 1
41
40
5 1
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126 46
10
1 27
49
11 I
28
44
12
119
50
8
1 20 60
8
127 47
10 1
24
39
14
1
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1 13 57
8
118
62
9 I
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55
10
114
62
5
1 17 64
13
1 19 59
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54
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( 82 2.
2
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2
2(
86
1
3
174
1
1
181 2
1
1 83 1
2 1
81
1
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1 8
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1 Yes
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I Yes
No I
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No
I Yes
No
I Yes
No
1 Yes
No I
Yes
No i
I
1
I
I Water System
I
1 92
4
I
1 96
I
3 1
94
3
I
1 90
5
I
1 98
2
I
I 94
I
5 1
BB
I
3 1
I
1 Solid Waste Collection
1 82
8
1 85
11 1
81
6
( BO
9
I 87
8
I 84
10 1
72
11
(
I Police Protection
1 89
5
190
6 1
91
4
1 84
7
1 80
13
I 92
4 1
86
3 1
I
1 Enforcement of Town Laws
I 73
16
175
17 1
75
15
I 66
18
1 52
39
I 80
14 1
74
10
1
I Fire Protection
1 84
4
1 85
4 I
B6
4
( 84
4
I 84
5
1 86
4 I
81
3
1
I Rescue/Medical
I 84
4
187
4 1
86
4
I 81
4
1 90
6
I 85
4 I
79
3
I
1 Building Inspection
1 74
12 I
BO
10 (
76
12
I 69
13
I 71
21
I 76
10 1
71
9 I
I
I Government Administration
I 72
9 1
77
11 1
72
9
I 66
9
1 65
20
I 74
8 1
69
6 1
I
1 Streets and Roads
I 55
32 1
64
27 I
51
40
I 52
30
I 48
45
( 57 •31
i
53
29 1
I
1 Perking
1 50
34 1
60
29 1
48
37
I 41
37
1 54
37
I 51
33 I
60
36 1
I
I Storm Water Drainage
I 34
45 1
41
39 I
29
51
I 36
43
1 27
61
I 26
42 (
31
43 I
I
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1 1
2 I
0
0 I
0
4
I 1
4
I 2
3
I 1
2 1
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4 I
I
( 9
I
1 Are Septic Tanks Sufficient
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
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1
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I 1%)
1
1%)
1
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1
1%)
1 1%)
1 1%)
1
1%)
1
I
I
I
I Yes
I
1 58
I
1
59
I
I
54
I
I
60
I
1 67
I
I 58
I
1
51
I
1
(_
I No
I 37
I
40
I
38
I
36
I 33
I 37
I
43
I
I
I 10
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I
I
I
I
I
I
I
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I Financed by Property Owners
I
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1
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1 (%)
1 1%)
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I
I
I
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I
1 50
I
1
54
I
1
55
I
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41
I
1 45
I
1 48
I
1
60
I
1
1
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1 42
1
41
1
36
I
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1 52
I 44
I
31
I
*Enc =
Encourage, Disc = Discourage, WO =
No Opinion.
_

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Results of the Citizen Survey Questionnaire, Continued
1990 Holden Beach Land Use Plan Update
Page 3
QUESTION
TOTAL —
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t
I (%1
(%) I
(%1
(%)
I (%1
(%)
I (%)
1%1
1 (%)
(%1 I
(%)
(%)
11 I Affect of Sewer System:
Yes
NoI
Yes
No I
Yes
No
I Yes
No
I Yes
No
I Yes
No I
Yes
No
I Would It...
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
1 Improve the Economy
1 47
29
I 46
32 1
55
23
I 39
31
I 42
31
1 47
30 1
50
24
I Improve Water Quality
I 52
25
( 45
29 I
64
17
I 47
32
I 44
31
I 57
24 I
57
22
I Increase Growth Rate
1 70
10
i 66
13 I
74,
10
I 72
6
I 71
10
I 73
9 I
67
10
I Increase Density
I 69
10
I 66
12 I
73
11
1 75
6
I 76
11
I 73
10 i
68
9
I Reduce Canal Pollution to
I 53
19
( 55
18 I
62
18
I 45
49
I 49
29
I 54
17 I
60
17
I Harvest Shellfish
I
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I Yes
No
1 Yes
No I
Yes
No I
Yes
No
I Yes
No (
Yes
No (
Yes
No
1 Should....
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I
I
I
I
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I Maintain for a Fee
I
I 36
I
54 I
43
I
50 1
35
I
53 I
28
I
60 I
26
I
61 1
34
I
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36
52
I Have an Inspection Program
1 70
18 I
64.
21 I
73.
18 I
74
14 I
67
24 I
73
17 (
77
17
1 Assure Ceoacity not Exceeded
1 78
11 1
78
14 1
78
10 1
84
7 1
74
17 1
77
11 1
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I Yes
No
I Yes
No I
Yes
No
( Yes
No
I Yes
No I
Yes
No I
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No
I I
( ( Beech
I
1 65
31
I
1 95
I
4 I
42
52
I
I 62
34
I
1 63
I
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65
I
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60
33
I I Intend Waterway
( 34
54
1 14
69 I
62
30
( 21
67
1 42
50
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40
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( 14 I Is Public Access Adequate?
I Yes
No
I Yes
No I
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No
I Yes
No
I Yes
No I
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No I
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No I
I I
I I Beech
I
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37 I
I
64
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52
42 1
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50
I
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60
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37 1
1 I Inland Waterway
1 53
47
I 55
30 1
57
71
1 48
35
I 61
29 1
51
32 1
56
31 1
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I
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39
I
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41
1
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I 22
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I
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I
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I
15
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1
21
1
( I Perking Lots
I 35
I
31
1
32
I
33
1
27
I
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1
37
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I 15
I
16
I
15
I
14
I
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16
1
17
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I 13
I
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I
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1
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I
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1
11
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I 5
I
4
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5
I
5
1
6
1
5
1
4
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I 16
I
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I
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1
17
1
13
1
18
1
12
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14
I
11
I
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(
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1
26
1
10
I
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I I Sidewalks
I 47
I
49
1
49
1
45
I
57
1
47
I
45
I
I Bike Paths
1 50
I
52
I
51
I
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1
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21
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6
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Results of the Citizen Survey Questionnaire, Continued
1990 Holden Beech Land Use Plan Update
Page 4
I QUESTION
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I TOTAL
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LOCATION
I
HESIUtNIIAL SIA M5
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I NO
I SUBJECT
1 ALL SURVEYS
I OCEAN
FRONT
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OTHER
I PERMANENT
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NOT
SPECIFIEDI
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(%)
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1%)
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I 16
I On Day Vlaitors.....
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No
I Yes
No
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Yes No
I Yes
No
I Yes
(
No I
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I Commercial Parking In All
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55 I
21
59
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( 25 54 (
24 57
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I 30
57
I 20
58 I
27
53 1
Zoning Districts?
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I Provide Facilities at No
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I 16
I
71 I
15
74
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I 1B 72 1
15 74
( 18
76
I 16
74 1
18
70 1
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I Cost to Visitors?
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( 72
15 (
76
14 I
68 16 (
73 14
I 74
20
I 78
13 I
62
16 I
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I
I 78
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13 I
82;
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78 12
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80
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81
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is Available?
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1 71
16 1
76
12 .I
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73 16
I 77
15 1
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I 17
( Canal Property Owners In
(
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for Dred-gina
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1
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1 291*
(03%) I
7* (64%) 1
255* (73%) I
17* (77%)
162* (85%)
1
140* 184%)
1
86*
(79%)
1
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61*
17%
4* 36%
46* 13%
5* 23%
11* 15%
26*
15%
23*
21%
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I 1%)
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1 I
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13
1
1
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16 I
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I 48
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65
1
47 I
58 1
5
1
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I
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I
I I
Developer/Realtor
I 1
I
1
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1 1
1
I 1
I
1
1
1
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I I
Beech Business Owner
I 1
(
0
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0 I
3
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1
0
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Employed Full time
I 14
I
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18
1 18
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( 27
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1
3 1
1 I
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1 1361
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1
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1 24
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4 1
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I 17
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23 I
13 I
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23
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I I No Response to Question 18
I i = 102 (11%)
*Number of Responses to Question 17.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
1990 HOLDEN BEACH LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
February 1990
Question
1.
Overall, the people of the community chose the quiet family atmos-
phere as the feature they like most about Holden Beach. Second
was the beach, followed by the marsh, the vacation facilities, and
the profit opportunities.
2.
Density of development was the leading response to what was most
'
disliked about Holden Beach. Traffic was second, lack of
sidewalks was third, followed by distance to shopping, roadways,
"others", and lastly, public services.
3.
Protection from erosion was considered the Towns most important
problem, and growth management the second. Third and fourth were
lack of sewer system and overloading septic tanks. Environmental
protection was listed fifth, followed by drainage, day visitor
parking, and enforcement of Town laws.
4.
On the opinion of the Towns growth rate, 57% of the respondents
indicated they thought it was "about_right". Thirty-seven (37%)
percent said "too fast", and 3% said "too slow".
'
5/6.
Seventy-five (75%) percent agreed with the commercial zoning pat-
tern and 66% said they thought there was no other land suitable
for commercial development on the island. Eleven (11%) percent
said there was, in areas near the bridge and Town Hall.
7.
Concerning types of development, single family residences and land
and resource preservation were strongly encouraged, while multi-
family residences, motels, and retail businesses were strongly
discouraged. Restaurants were favored by some (43%) and opposed
by others (42%).
8.
The responses indicate that the community is generally satisfied
'
with most public services. Many people, however, indicated dis-
satisfaction with streets and roads, parking, and stormwater
drainage.
'
9.
Regarding wastewater treatment and disposal, 58% of the respon-
dents said they felt septic tanks were sufficient and environmen-
tally acceptable at Holden Beach, while 37% said they were not.
'
10.
Support for a community -financed sewer system, however, was
favored by 50% of the total respondents and opposed by 42%.
1

11.
Concerning the effects of a central sewer system, 47% felt it
would improve the economy and 247 said they felt it would not.
The majority of respondents felt that a sewer system would improve
water quality (52%) and reduce canal pollution enough for
shellfishing. However, they also feared and felt that it would
increase the growth rate and increase density (70% and 69%).
12.
Overall, the responses indicate that the community does not want
the Town to maintain their septic tanks for a fee, but that they
would like to have the Town initiate an inspection program and to
assure that tank capacity is not exceeded.
13.
Sixty-five (65%) percent of the surveys indicated they had private
access to the beach, and 34% had private access to the inland
waterway.
14.
Fifty-three (53%) percent said they felt public access to the in-
'
land waterway was adequate and 57% indicated they felt public
beach access was adequate as well.
15.
Of the public facilities needed justifying Town expense, sidewalks
and bike paths were checked most often (bike paths by more than
half the people). Other frequent selections included parking
lots, beach and boat accesses, and tennis courts.
'
16.
Regarding day visitors to the Beach, the responses indicate that
the community does not feel that commercial parking should be al-
,
lowed in all zoning districts (557.).
Seventy-one (71%) percent did not agree that the Town should
provide facilities for day visitors at no cost, but 72% did agree
that the Town should provide the facilities at a fee.
Seventy-eight (78%) percent felt that parking should be located
only where restrooms were available.
And 71% said day visitors' cars should be towed for parking viola-
tions.
17. The majority (83%) of the canal lot owners indicated they would
support a special assessment or tax for dredging and maintaining
the canals.
18. Almost half of those who responded to the last question identified
themselves as vacation/rental property owners. Another 247
replied "permanent". Twenty-seven (27%) percent were oceanfront
property owners, 35% owned a canal or inland waterway lot, and 247
owned at other island locations.
n

"Others" and Frequent Comments
Q1. "Other" likes:
Boating
Friendly people
Fishing
Retirement
Canal/waterway
No hotels/condos/high-rises
Scenic beauty/nature
Non-commercial
Q2. "Other" dislikes:
Closed west end
Litter
No sewer
Not enough public access
Real estate interest control
No street lights
Need bike path/sidewalks
Alcohol on beach
Q3. "Other" important problems:
Lack of long-term planning
Habitat destruction
Overcrowding
Density/overdevelopment
Water quality
No life guards
Need dune protection program/laws
Q4. Areas for other commercial development:
Causeway at bridge
Mainland
Jordan Boulevard area
Near trailer park
Q7. "Other" growth and development:
Beach access (encourage)
Seafood restaurants (encourage)
Marsh area filling/development (discourage)
Convenience/gas store (encourage)
Recreational facilities (encourage)
High-rise development (discourage)

Q8. Community facilities suggestions/needs:
Paving (various streets, especially Ocean Boulevard)
Widen roadways
Drainage improvements (slope, ditches, manholes)
Enforce leash laws and speed limit
Consistency and fairness in building inspections
Enforcement of building codes
Emergency medical on island
Greater police protection
More trash cans at accessways
Q15. "Other" needed public facilities:
Basketball court
Golf course
Handicapped beach access ramp
Swimming pool
Nature trails
None
Overview of Additional Comments ■
Like/keep Holden Beach the way it is ... a"family beach
No commercial/no high-rise/no condos/no Myrtle Beach"
Need sewer system, but fear overdevelopment
Mandate vacant property upkeep
Don't let developers overbear/run government/realtors' privileges
Must control development
Very upset with unbuildable lots/canal
Appreciate/like this questionnaire/good idea
Pleased with underground utilities
Upset with marsh (marshfront) lot development
Overbooking rentals leading to septic tank pollution
Illegal bulkheads
Pleased with dune program/must protect dunes
Town is doing a fine job
1

APPENDIX B
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES, ADVERTISEMENTS AND MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
1
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1
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1
AGENDA
Board of Commissioners
Special Meeting
December 1, 1989
10a00 a.m.
1. Call to order
2. Invocation
3. Presentation of 1988-1989 Audit by Menton Padgett,CPA
4. Approval of Minutes for,
September 11 Regular meeting
September 21 thru 29 Hugo Related Emergency Meetings
October 2 Special
October 5,9 Special
October 13 Special
October 16,18,20 "
October 23 Special
October 30 Special
November 17 Special
November 20 Special
November 27 Special
5. Recess and Reconvene to go into Joint Session with the
Planning and Zoning Board to Review Proposed Citizen
Participation Plan for the Land Use Plan Update study.

3seq
ITHE BRUNSWICK BEACON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21. 1989—PAGE 7-C '
:Holden :B each
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Planners
:Hash-
e
DutQuestionn
The of island developmentThe townw�ll also be: seeking •
hand sewage ireaiment should be. a ---,;,.public, input' on ' wastewaier treat- I
mong the issues:Holden " Beach rest-ment and -disposal.-i Questions re-.
1 `dents and property owners addmss ; garding 'the continued use .of :septic
in a survey that will lie used in u
p- — ,tanks .and construction of a central
tdating the to
wn's land use plant, ;sewer system .will. be included in the
,.,,g,"w....wT-►sr +Mstiowk 'ar.gy+`cwvr
ti survey.
1 'Pia �nm�gand -. � ; .. , <.�....�...�....� _.
zoning board mein ; xZj.ne questionnaire'also asks
-bers ..Charlotte ,Nolte, Sid - Swarts Prel-
etty :owners to identify what- they
and Margaret,Yasco reviewed a pre jike_Most :and least .about ,Holden
1 t%li ninary draft. of the questionnaire bib ich•,arid what they. view :as the.
dunng a 90-minute informal session most important'pinblems facing the
last Thursday Board member. Alan :; town:
a!"Holden showed:up for the meeting, .;;Surveys will be distributed early'
1 but was ;excused to attend to other neat• year T'he consulting firm :will"
=;business. when.the board could not r: tally • the -results and present their
get a quorum. Absent. were regular �fmdings • at . a ;public ;meetin
members lack '.Scarborough and ,"March: Responses will be-inco �o
'PPerrian Padgett and alternate BeckyrPo- l_
n and W.- F°�" ;plan update f use
Inembers *present a4The . Coastal :AreaManageme t
M 9�everal ;ievisioriAt he�_�.�ct :(CAM.°►) :requires all coastal'A
1:genenc"i survey�:supr-lied Eby the '"counties end _municipahties 'in the
land "iise flan consultants,""'`Henry state to,develop, land _use plans°td:
:von .Owen;&.rAssociatw of,wd ,Zguide local officials in dealing wrth '
mington. Board members who did items such as'housing density, water
" not attend the session .will be i': ,.4 .�_,_ . ,given }and sewerage patterns and other de
the opportunity �o'review the survey i -velo*hent issues'
before it; goes to `the •board of coin ` " h /"a '
usi
'aiissioners'ia� iV.ts ;�; 11
approval" m by the local government and as
e-
-!V Questions Y the 'N.C. Coastal Re-
pettaming to the rate sources : Commission -.,every .five f
10f growth, land use, public services, ;;years- Following %review - by the i
1
:and beach and waterway access are CRC in early July, Holden Beach
' all included in the drafty
`-n ` '' will adopt its
plan
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Wilmington Morning Star / Saturday, January 6, 1990 3C ?
Public to have say about future look of Holden
Beach
hearing on the matter.
Monday night's discussion will
plan to be distributed to residents,
Ulrich said. The questionnaire will
naire.
• April 16: Informal meeting to
,BtafWri� Rose
•
center on the way land on the island
be explained in detail at the hear-
draft policies and plan overview.
Holden Beach residents who
is currently being used, existing
ing•
•May 2: Draft policies available
:want a voice in the waytheir town
policies and suggestions for change,
P gg g ,
The tentative schedule for public
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for review in Town Hall.
'Will look in years to come will have
said Town Manager Gus Ulrich.
participation in the land use plan is
• June 12: Public meeting to pre-
"a..chance to speak up at a public
Zoning, use of wetlands and the
as follows:
sent the final draft of the plan.
%earing Monday night at the Town
'Hall.
possibility of a sewer system are
specific topics to be addressed by the
• Jan. 16: Questionnaire to be
distributed.
The Wilmington firm of Henry
The hearing, to be held at 7 p.m.,
land use plan, Ulrich said.
• Feb. 6: Informal workshop
von Oesen and Associates is super -
part of the citizen participation
The town's Board of Commission-
with residents to discuss the plan.
vising the project. The state re -
_,,is,
;section of the Holden Beach Land
ers is putting the finishing touches
• March 5: Public meeting to dis-
quires towns to update land use
"Use Plan. This is the first public
on a questionnaire on the land use
cuss the results of the question-
plans every five years.

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NOTICE
THERE WILL BE A JOINT PUBLIC MEETING
HELD BY THE HOLDEN BEACH BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AND THE HOLDEN BEACH PLANNING BOARD ON
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1990, 7:00 P.M., AT
TOWN HALL, 110 ROTHSCHILD STREET, HOLDEN BEACH, N. C.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING IS TO DISCUSS
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
AND TO APPROVE A CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
WHICH WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO SOLICIT PUBLIC INPUT
ON LAND USE ISSUES THAT CONCERN THE TOWN.
RESPONSES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND COMMENTS
RECEIVED AT THIS MEETING WILL BE USED IN THE
PREPARATION OF THE 1990 HOLDEN BEACH LAND USE PLAN.
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AGENDA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 8, 1990
7100 PM
1.
Call to Order.
2.
Invocation
3.
Approval of minutes for December 4, 1989
4.
Discussion of existing land use, Town policies in the
1985 Land Use Plan.
5.
Discussion of Citizen Survey questionnaire with final
approval for its design and distribution.
6.
Preliminary Assessment Resolution for Paving Neptune
Drive
As requested last fall we inquired of all property
owners abutting Neptune Drive regarding their interest
in having their street paved at the same time as Bruns-
wick Avenue West. This was done and we'have signatures
representing over fifty percent of both the front footage
and the ownership, only one property owner not being
interested.
The resolution recommended for adoption sets March 5
:as the date for the required public hearing.
7.
Preliminary Assessment Resolution for Paving Rogers
Street
We have also received a sufficient petition for
Rogers Street and recommend the same•date of March 5 for
the required public hearing.
8.
Appointment of New Member on the Board of Adjustment to
Serve out the Unexpired Term of Gloria Barrett
The seat as alternate member expires July 1990.
9.
Decision on Termination Point for Beach Dune
It is recommended that the dune as now being built, be
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January 8, 1990 BOC Agenda
construction to be undertaken where significant gaps
exist in the current primary dune structure. It is also
recommended that grass and fence construction be contin-
ued to about 1321 OBW, the western limit specified in
the assessment resolution.
10. Discussion of Proposal to Reverse Stop Signs at the
Intersections of Boyd and Rogers Streets with Brunswick
Avenue West
This is an old item which has been postponed since ,
fall. The reversal of stop signs is occasionally used
as a method slowing down traffic. In Wilmington the use
of 4-way stop intersections is now being tried for much
the same purpose and is being evaluated at this time.
Chief Simpson believes the idea would be worth trying.
il. Widening of Oceanview Boulevard - Requested by
Commissioner Amos
12. Vehicle Identification Sticker Distribution
The staff has been discussing the idea of mailing out
the vehicle stickers this year rather than requiring
each property owner to pick them up at Town Hall. We're
proposing that two stickers be mailed to each property
owner of record together with a letter emphasizing the
owners' responsibility for use of the sticker. We could
do this at the same time we send the Land Use Survey
Questionnaire to save on postage.
The present method requires a lot of staff time
entering information for each sticker which is rarely if
ever used.
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13. School for Newly Elected Officials
We need to advise the Institute.of Government soon of
the number of persons attending and the dates preferred.
The choice of dates for Chapel Hill are Feb 5-7, Feb 13-
15, and Feb 21-23.
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—THE BRUNSWICK BEACON, THURSDAY. JANUARY 25. 1990
POLICIES REVIEWED.
Holden Board Takes
BY DOUG RUTTER
Marinas won't stand a chance on
Holden Beach if members of the
town's planning and zoning board
have their.way.
At their meeting last Thursday,
the board agreed to recommend a
change in town policy and oppose
marinas on the island in order to
protect the environment Due to
pollution, waters around marinas
are typically closed to shellfishing.
There are presently no full-scale
marinas on the island, but there are
across the Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway. "I think we have suffi-
cient marinas on the other side,"
said board member Perrian Padgett
The existing policy in the town's
1985 CAMA Land Use Plan says
there are suitable marina sites on
both sides of the waterway and that
the town will review any plans for
marina development on the island.
If the planning board recommenda-
tion is accepted, marinas would be
not be allowed on the island.
The policy on marina develop- .
ment was one of a dozen policies in
the five -year -old land use plan the
board reviewed List week. Holden
Beach is in the process of updating
its plan; revising policy statements
is one of the key steps.
Present for last week's two-hour
session were Charlotte Nolte, Sid
Swarts, Alan Holden, Margaret
Vasco and Padgett Jack Scarbor-
ough and Becky Robertson were
both absent
According to discussion' at the
meeting, the two absent members
may have to be replaced. Scarbor-
ough has apparently moved off the
island and Mrs. Robertson has indi-
cated she wants to resign.
Generating the greatest interest
was discussion off the town's policy
on development of estuarine is-
lands, which planning board mem-
bers don't want to either restrict or
encourage.
The existing policy of the town is
to allow residential development of
those islands as long as the develop- .
er meets zoning restrictions, com-
plies with other land use plan po-
lices and meets applicable state and
federal regulations.
Holden said there are several ar-
eas of high ground in the marsh be-
tween the canal subdivisions west
of the fishing pier where owners
have plans for development
"I've been around discussions of
future development," Holden told
the board. "It's going to be very
Marinas
rue more
HOLDEN BEACH MARINA, located along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway across from
Holden Beach, is one of several boat access areas on the mainland. The Holden Beach Planning
and Zoning Board has recommended inclusion in the 1990 Land Use Plan update of a policy pro-
hibiting marina development on the island.
valuable land one day on the water-
the density increase, but I think
way back there."
that's what that paragraph alludes
Elsewhere in the land use plan;
to."
planning board members agreed to
Mina revisions were •recom-
simplify existing policies on septic
mended in policies dealing with
tank suitability and package sewage .
storm drainage, solid waste, trans -
treatment plants. The current policy
portation, beach and water access,
on septic systems goes into detail
beach access structures and contigu-
about soil conditions on Holden
ous growth.
Beach.
The town mailed questionnaires
Planners want the new policy to
to island property owners this week.
simply. allow use of both types of
The planning board will review
systems as long as they meet regu-
public input before updating poli-
lations and do not harm the environ-
cies on a public sewage system and
ment. "If the landowners satisfies
public panting. Data from the sur-
the state and federal regulations, he -
veys should be available in March.
should be able to use his land," said
Holden.
Planning board recommendations
The board also agreed to recom-
on policy statements have to be ap-
mend a change in the policy on pop-'
proved by the board of commission-
ulatlon growth. The existing policy
ers before they are incorporated in
states that "low and medium density
the land use plan update, which will
growth is recommended due to the
be completed early this summer.
Town's present lack of a sewer sys-
Commissioners Gloria Barrett and
tem."
Judy Bryan attended last week's
Holden took exception to the
planning board meeting.
statement, explaining that he sup-
Other Business
ports low or medium density re-
. In other business last week, ' the
gardless of whether the town has a
board:
sewer system. "I don't want to see
—Asked the town manager to
meet with Swans and Padgett so the
three can make a recommendation
on how the town should update its
subdivision ordinance. The two
planning board members have been
reviewing the ordinance, which was
adopted in 1975. Swarts said the or-
dinance refers to situations that
have no hearing on the island —such
as railroads —but does not address
subdivision of areas that are found
on Holden Beach —such as marsh-
land and unbuddable lots. He rec-
ommended the town hire someone
to update the ordinance.
—Asked the town manager to
pass along several pages of plan-
ning board recommendations to the
board of commissioners. Since May,
the planning board has forwarded
about five pages of recommended
changes in the zoning code that
have not been addressed by the
commissioners. In November, the
planning board recommended
changes in the garbage, liner and
sanitation regulations which were
never acted upon.
"I hate to think that we're wast-
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Land Use Meeting
Planned At Holden
A - public forum . - on future land
use and development at Holden
Beach will be held Tuesday, Feb. 6,
at 10 am. in town hall.
Caroline Bellis of Henry Von
Oesen & Associates, a Wilmington
engineering firm working on updat-
ing the town's land use plan, said
the meeting will be an informal
question and answer session.
"It's an opportunity for. public
comment about land use issues as
well as an opportunity for, us to an-
swer any questions the public may
have," she said. A representative
from the N.C. Division of Coastal
Management is also expected to at-
tend.
Questionnaires giving property
owners another chance to comment
on land use issues were early mail-
ed last* week. Results will be pre-
sented at the board of commission-
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Holden Landowners
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Most Holden Beach landowners with'services and past development
are happy with the way things are , trends. Final results will be present -
and don't want to see a lot of ed in March.
changes • in the future, according to "Overwhelmingly, the people
preliminary results of a question- who, live here and own property
naire being used to update the town here like Holden Beach the way it
land use plan. is," she said.
Caroline J. Bellis of Henry Von However, Ms. Bellis pointed out
Oesen & Associates of Wilmington, . that many of the respondents would
' the agency -assisting the town with like to see the west end of the island
its land use plan .update; presented open .to the public. The Holden.
early- results of the survey at an Beach West subdivision is off limits -
informal meeting Tuesday morning to the public. "That is something
at town hall: that bothers a lot of them still,." said
The meeting was called to gather . Ms. Bellis._
public input on land use issues, but She also pointed out'that there
very few residents .showed, up ,. seem .to be three distinct groups of
besides town commissioners and lot owners with differing opinions
planning and zoning board mem- on the need for a central sewer sys-
bers. tem. Two of the groups oppose a
In addition to the planning con- sewer system —either because they
sultant, Haskell Rhett of- the N.C. fear dense development or believe
1 Division of ; Coastal ' Management septic tanks` are adequate —while,
office in Wilmington -attended the the third group favors a` -Sewer sys�- -
meeting. tem.
Although most of the citizen sur- Some of the major concerns of
veys still have not been returned, property owners so far include park -
Ms. Bellis said early results show. ing, beach access, streets and
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Holden Gearing Up For
New RecyclingProgram
BY DOUG RUTTER
Holden Beach may become the
next local community to start a vol-
untary recycling program.
Towncommissioners are thinking
about stationing one or more 40-
foot-long tractor trailers on the is -
-land to allow residents, property
owners and visitors to dispose of re-
cyclable paper, aluminum, glass and
plastics.
Officials discussed implementing
the voluntary recycling program
during a special meeting Monday as
they. reviewed an , informational
package submitted by resident Car-
ole Rogers -
Ms. Rogers has agreed to head up
the recycling effort, at Holden
Beach, but she needs volunteers
.who will staff the recycling station
certain hours each week.
According to the packet present
ed to the town board, one tractor
trailer would be needed to store pa-
per, aluminum and glass. A'•recy-
cling contractor would. empty it
about every three months.
Plastics -such as mills and juice
jugs, motor oil containers and some
toys —would have to be handled by
another contractor and either stored
in a second tractor trailer or another
storage facility. .
. Once the program is started, Hol-
den Beach residents will have the
same opportunities as those at Sun-
set Beach, Boiling Spring Lakes
and Long Beach. In those commu-
nities, some of the residents are
dropping off newspapers, aluminum
cans and other items at recycling
centers. Recycling such items helps
extend the life of the county's land -
The county landfill will be full in
about two years if present trends
continue, according to Director Leo
Hewett.
State legislation will require local
governments to begin recycling
some materials by 1991 and to
make an. effort to reduce their vol-
ume of solid waste by 25 percent by
1993.
Before starting the program at
Holden Beach, town officials plan
to visit local volunteer recycling op-
erations and talk with coordinators.
- Commissioners have yet to de-
cide where the_ trailer or trailers
would be located on the island.
Spots under the high-rise bridge,
beside the town water tower and at
the end of Cole Street, located be-
tween Craig Realty . and Hobbs
Realty, have been mentioned as pos-
sibilities.
. Officials said a recycling station
would be more readily accepted in a
commercial district than in a resi-
dential district.:k But - Mayor: John,
Tandy noted; I think wherever you
put it you're going to have some
complaints:' -
Commissioner Bryan, however,
said the station will not be offen-
sive. "I think people are getting the
wrong idea of what this is," she
said.
-Mrs. Bryan pointed out that the
recycling center will have to be lo-
cated close to public restrooms be-
cause volunteers will have to be at
the trailers to assist recyclers.. -
She also noted that the ultimate
goal of the program is to get the
town's sanitation contractor to pick
up recyclable materials at each
house or place of business.
Town Manager Guts Ulrich said
officials from local municipalities
served by Chambers of South Caro-
lina —Holden Beach, Shallotte,
Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach
—will meet will the sanitation com-
pany next month to discuss recy-
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REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS`
MARCH 5, 1990
7t00 P.M.
1.
Call to order
2.
Invocation ,..
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3.
Approval of Minutes fort
. Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting -
February 5, 1990
;.•.Joint Meeting of Board of Commissioners and Planning
and Zoning Board on Land Use Development -
February 6, 1990
`t
Board of Commissioners Special Meeting -
February 19, 1990
4.
Public Hearings -
A.• Proposed Paving of'Neptune Drive
B. Proposed Paving Of Roger Street
It is the normal practice for the Board to take
action on subjects for which public hearings are
required at the next regular meeting. Due both to the
anticipated non -controversial nature of these hearings
and the concern to move ahead as quickly as possible
with this project, I recommend adopting the two
improvement resolutions on March 5 unless questions are
raised that cannot be satisfactorily answered at this
time.
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5.
Resolution No. 4-90 Directing Paving of Neptune Drive
6.
Resolution No. 5-90 Directing Paving of Roger Street
7.
Recycling Volunteer List - Carole Rogers
8.
Land Use Plan Update - Report on Results of Citizens
Survey
Bill Burnett and Caroline Bellis of Von Oesen and
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Associates will present the results of the survey as
scheduled in the citizens participation plan and will
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also have available a preliminary version of the land
use map.
9.
Ordinance No. 3-901 An Ordinance Amending the Ordinance
No. 14-89 Regulating Crossing Frontal Dunes
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10.
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Ordinance No. -90, Amending Chapter 7, Traffic of the
Municipal Code,, to Establish Stop Intersections
The attached ordinance is presented for your
review with action anticipated at the April meeting.
11.
Resolution No. 6-90 Authorizing Advertisement for Sealed
Bids for the Disposition of the 1983 Ford Police Car
The 1983 Ford is inoperable with 141,000 miles
on 'the odometer. Estimated cost of $150O for engine
repairs is too high, in my opinion, to make it
worthwhile to keep the vehicle.
12.
Appointment to Brunswick County Emergency Medical
Service Advisory Commission
13.
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Summer Season Readiness Plan Suggested by Commissioner
Bryan
14.
Requested Appearance to -Discuss Annexation. -
Lillian K. Haversat
15.
Executive Session - Real Estate-HAtter
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Wilmington Star News
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4...Holden Beach'survey'reveAs .:
worries ab out ero si n sewacril,
By Tracy Rose ; system would improve water qual
Staff writer °The quietfamily ity in the Holden Beach area. Half
Of those surveyed said they would
1,A survey answered by nearly atlnOsphere is Seen supportacommunity-financed sew- .
s s Holden Beach property own- er system; 42 percent were against
sio spotlights concerns about era as one oftheisland �s = it. Forty-seven percent said they
sion, as well as conflicting opinions thought a sewer system would im-
on sewage disposal. prove the local econom
hestpoints, and the y,,while 24
Property owners in the south -
percent percent said it wouldn't.
western Brunswick County town "You've got a dichotomy here,"
question. were asked to complete ' . density of
P q Mrs. Bellis said:
update
earlier this year as part of an
. development was a Some property owners comment
update of the town's land use plan. �.- ed that they favor a sewer system
The results were released at Holden fj-e en tl CI ted " : but fear overdevelopment of the is -
Beach's Monday night town meet- y land might result.
mg. drawback. • :" = Tandy said a sewer system for the
Of the 9 surveys mailed out, town is probably. inevitable. "Some-
po people
id or
spercent — re- where down the line we have to bite'
ponded, said Caroline Bellis, an seen as one of the island's best ,; the bullet,". the mayor said. . .
environmental specialist with Hen- points, and the density of develop- Aside from the sewage issue,`
ry von Oesen and Associates, the . ment was a frequently cited draw- most canal lot owners said rm they,
fihired to update the plan. back; Single-family residences and' would support a special assessment l
Protection from erosion is consid- preservation of resources were fa- . tax for dredging and maintaining
ered 'the town's most important vored, while multi -family resi the island's canals. Many townspeo-
problem, according to the survey re- dences, motels and stores were un-' Ple said Holden Beach should move
sults. Holden Beach was one of popular, survey results show. ahead with creating sidewalks and
Brunswick County's barrier islands Those factors appeared to play a bike paths. -
hit hardest by Hurricane Hugo's role in how some property owners ' - The results of the. survey will be
storm surge. - - answered questions about sewage; used to help the town formulate its
Managing the growth of Holden disposal. land use plan, which the Division of
Beach was another prime concern Fifty-eight . percent said they Coastal .Management. requires
facing the town. Mayor John Tandy thought septic tanks were sufficient towns to update every five years.
said he agreed with many of the . and environmentally acceptable,. The plan becomes a policy docu.
respondents. "It just appears that while 37 percent disagreed. Many • ment to which the town, the county
growth management is so :.: im- said they would like a town employ- and the state can refer in handling
portant, Tandy said. ee to inspect their septic systems. growth and development, Mrs. Bel- I
The quiet family atmosphere is The majority thought a sewer lis said.

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LAND USE PLAN SURVEY COMPLETED
Holden Landowners Like Family At;mo-sphere
BY DOUG RUTTER
that they like the beach and marsh.
responded to the survey said they,
Holden Beach landowners like
Traffic, a lack of sidewalks and the
agree with the current commercial
the island's family atmosphere but
distance from shopping areas are
zoning pattern, and 66 percent said
are concerned about the density of
among the things landowners do not
they think there's no other land on
development, according to respons-
like about the community.
the . island suitable for commercial
es to a survey being used to update
Lot owners ranked erosion con-' •
development. Eleven percent said
the town's land use plan,
trol as the most important problem
there is other land available near the
Caroline Bellis of Henry Von.
facing the town, followed by
bridge and town hall.
Oesen & Associates of Wilmington
growth management, lack of a pub-
Most respondents would encour-
presented results of the question-
lic wastewater treatment facility and
age single-family residential devel-
naire during Monday night's town
the overloading of septic tanks.
opment and land and resource pre -
meeting. The fine is assisting the
' Responding to four questions re-
servation, while discouraging devel-
town with its 1990 CAMA Land
lating to wastewater treatment, Hol-
opment of motels, multi -family resi-
Use Plan Update, and the survey is
den Beach property owners appear
dential and retail businesses.
part of the public participation plan
to be split over the issue of septic
Forty-three percent of the respon-
followed during the update process.
tanks and central sewage systems.
dents said they :would encourage,
Fifty-eight percent of the respon-
construction of restaurants, but 42
Ms. Bellis said property owner,
dents said they think septic , tanks :
percent would discourage such de -
response to the survey was "excep-
are sufficient and environmentally
velopment. "Some people would
tional," with 48 percent of the 1,984
.acceptable on Holden Beach, but 50
like to see a fast food restaurant,"
questionnaires returned. "You
percent also said they support a
said Ms. Bellis. "Others would like .
should be very proud of your-
community -funded sewer system.
to see a nice seafood restaurant on
selves," she told the board. and
the island."
about 30 property owners who turn-
About half of the *people who re-
Except for' stormwater drainage,
ed out to hear the results.
turned the survey think a sewer sys-.
.most respondents indicated that
Almost half of those who re- •
tem would improve the economy'
they are satisfied with the level of
sponded to the survey identified
and improve water quality to the
services the town. provides. How- .
themselves as owners of vacation or
point that shellfish could be harvest-'
ever, 34 percent said they would
rental property. 'Twenty-four percent
ed in the man-made canals. Approx- -
like to see parking improvements
said they were permanent residents
imately 70 percent of the respon- ,
and' 32 percent would like better
of the community, and one fourth of
dents also believe a sewer system
streets and loads.. ;
_the ruponden %did -not specify.then.A would,.incrcow,.tbc grgvyth Fate and,..; ,�,sligtu=majority�of tho-respgn.w
residential status. "Some people just
density on the island.... :.. • . "
dents said access to both the ocean
don't like to get personal at any lev-
Most landowners agree that the
and inland waterway is adequate.
el," said Ms. Bellis.
town should not. maintain septic,
Sixty-five percent of the respon'
In addition to survey results, Ms.
tanks for a fee, but should have an
dents have access to the beach and
Bellis also presented a map showing .
inspection program and assure. per-
34 percent. have access to the water=
how all of the land on the island is
mitted capacities are not exceeded.
way. .
currently being used. She noted that
.Concerning development, most
About half of the property own -
approximately 300 homes have
respondents indicated they think the
ers responding listed bike paths and
been built on the island since the `
growth rate is about'right. Thirty-
sidewalks as facilities ,that justify
map was done for the 1985 Land
seven percent. said they think the'
town expense. Other needs include
Use Plan Update.'
rate of growth. is too fast and only .
"additional ocean accessways and .
Besides the quiet family atmo-
three percent think the growth rate
parking lots.
sphere on Holden Beach, property
is too slow.
Most respondents said the town
owners also indicated in the survey
Three -fourths of the people who`should
charge day visitors to park,
allow them to park only where re-
strooms are available and tow cars
when parking restrictions are violat-
ed.
In response to a question aimed
at canal lot owners, 83 percent said
they would support a tax or assess-
ment for dredging.
Besides responding to the 18
questions presented, Ms. Bellis said
about 800 people made additional
comments at the bottom of the sur-
vey. "There's a lot of ink on those
questionnaires," she said.
Members of the board of com-
missioners and planning and zoning
board plan to review all of the com-
ments. Survey results will be used
in formulating policies included in
the land use plan. Work on policies
will begin next month.
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Inspection Program Could Boost Building At Holden Beach
BY DOUG RUTTER
Plans to organize a group that would supervise the
operation of waste. treatment systems on Holden Beach
could pave the way for more development on the island
where town officials and landowners have battled state
h. rules that have limited building in recent yea
Holden Beach officials plan to set up a "management
entity" that would oversee the inspection and mainte-
nance of septic tanks and other system used to teat
wastewater.
Formation of the entity will allow the use of more al-
ternative treatment systems on the island and will be re-
quired by the middle of this year for the county to issue
permits for conventional septic tanks and low-pressure
pipe systems, said Gary McDonald, a supervisor with
the Brunswick County Health Department Environ-
menal Section. 't '
At a joint meeting of the town Board of Commission-
ers and Planning Board Monday night, commissioners
informally agreed that a policy supporting the manage-
ment entity concept be included in the town's 1990 LA-
MA Land Use Plan Update.
In doing so, commissioners accepted the recommen-
dation of the Holden Beach Planning and Zoning
Board, which voted last Thursday to recommend the
management entity approach after discussion with
county health officials.
McDonald said setting up a management entity
would help the town in two ways: First, it would allow
the county Health Department to continue permitting
conventional septic tanks and the less -popular low-pres.
sure pipe systems after July 1.
Although the N.C. Health Services Commission may
delay the requirement, McDonald said existing rules
will prevent the most common treatment systems used
in the county from being permitted after June, unless a
local management entity is in place.
"This is the most economi-
cal thing short of doing
nothing."
—Bill Burnett, planner
Henry Von Oesen and Associates
Secood, McDonald said having a management entity
in place would allow the county to permit more altema-
live systems on Holden Beach, such as aerobic systems
and holding tanks. He said the management group
would be required tooversee semi-annual inspections
of all systems on the island and would have to provide
annual reports to the county.
A policy supporting the management entity was one
of four wastewater treatment alternatives presented last
week by a consultant helping the town update its land
use plan — a document containing data and 'policies
that will help guide future growth of the awn over the
next 10 years.
Bill Burnett, environmental planner with Henry Nbn
Omen and Associates of Wilmington, also said the
town could adopt a policy supporting a central sewer
system that would serve the entire island, a sewer sys-
tem to serve just the canal subdivisions or the existing
methods of treating and disposing of waste.
Addressing town commissioners and Planting Board
members Monday, Burnett said a management entity
would "open the doors" for the permitting of waste -
treatment systems that will work on Holden Beach
when septic tanks cannot be used.
"It will help toalleviate the problem that you've been
trying to alleviate for several years now," Burnett said.
the waste. But he said there aren't many suitable large
tracts on the island that the town could afford to pur-
chase.
Turning its back on the wastewater -treatment prob-
lems now could cost the town a lot of money in the long
run if Holden Beach were required to build a antral
sewer system. Burnett said.
After hearing the four alternatives Monday, Commis-
sioner Bob Buck said the town has no choice but to set
up a management entity. "This is the only workable al-
ternative that the town has got," he said. "You can get
rid of the other three."
Although the Planning Board unanimously recom-
mended the management entity approach, two members
said last week they think the town eventually will have
to go with a sewer system swing all or pan of the is-
land.
"I think the longer we put if off, the more it's going
to cost us," board member Jim Shafor said of a central
sewer system.
Ted Rivenbark said setting up a management entity is
the least the town can do right now; a community sewer
system swing the canals may be needed in the near fu-
lure.
However, Panning Board Chairman Charlotte Nolte
pointed out that 70 percent of the property owners and
residents who responded to a recent citizen survey favor
an inspection program. The same respondents were split
over the need for a central sewer system.
Other land -use policies discussed Monday night in-
cluded those dealing with resource protection, inlet sta-
bilization and the development of estuarine islands.
A draft of the policies is expected to be available for
public inspection at town hall Wednesday, May 2 The
Land -use plan update is expected to go to the N.C.
Coastal Resources Commission for review following a
local public hearing in June.
State wastewater -treatment regulations have sowed
development at Holden Beach since late 1987. when the
county Health Department reinterpreted state rules and
started requiring there be at least one foot of naturally
occurring soil above the water table for a septic tank
permit to be issued. Those rules affected more than 200
lots along the canals at Holden Beach.
Since that tithe, new septic tank regulations have
gone into effect, which would allow more canal lots to
be developed but still leave many lots unbuildable, be-
cause of setbacks and minimum size restrictions.
Currently, neither the town not the county inspects
septic tanks and other waste -treatment systems on a
regular basis. Once the systems are placed in the
ground, Burnett said, they are often forgotten until there
is a problem.
Management entities are used all over the country, he
said, and can help prevent problems from occurring.
While the town board would most likely serve as the
management entity, Burnett said the town could hire an-
other 66ployee or a private rum to inspect waste sys-
tems and ensure they are properly maintained. Through
the management entity, the town could require that sep-
tic tanks be pumped out every three years to rive years,
as recommended by health officials.
Burnett estimated last week that an inspection and
maintenance program would cost each homeowner be- ,
tween $S and $7 per month. The program is about $15
per month cheaper than a sewer system swing the
canals, he said, and $40 per month cheaper than a cen-
tral sewer system. "Ibis is the mots economical thing
short of doing nothing," he said.
The consultant said a central sewer system would
cost the town about $4 million and would take at least
rive to 10 years to plan, design and build.
A smaller system serving only the canals would cost
less if land could be found on the island to dispose of

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MEETING NOTICE '
TOWN OF HOLDEN BEACH
There will be a joint meeting of the Holden Beach
Board of Commissioners and Planning and Zoning
Board on June 14, 1990 at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall
at 110 Rothschild Street, Holden Beach, NC. The pur-
pose of this meeting will be to present the draft' 1990
Land Use Plan Update prior to its submittal to the
N.C. Coastal Resource Commission.
A copy of the draft 1990 Land Use Plan Update will
be available for public inspection on Tuesday, June
12, 1990.
The public is invited to attend and present com-
ments.
Gustav M. Ulrich, -Town Clerk
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APPENDIX C
SENATE BILL 111 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES
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Chapter 784 - Senate Bill'111
"An Act to Improve the Management of Solid Waste"
Implementation Timetable
1989 1 October
* Act becomes effective.
1990 1 January
* Sale of beverage containers which are opened with a detachable
metal ring or tab banned.
* The Commission shall adopt rules to carry out provisions of scrap
' tire disposal program.
* Scrap tire disposal fee of 1% levied on new tire sales.
I March
* Rule making initiated and at least one public hearing held on
methods to be used in determining the cost of solid waste
management.
1 * All scrap tires must be disposed of in accordance with N.C. Scrap
Tire Disposal Act.
1 April
1 Rulemaking initiated to prescribe allowable users and application
rates for composting.
I 1 Mav
* The Secretary of Administrat;nn_shali_r .e ras and
recommendations regarding the use of paper and paper products to
the Governor,. Environmental Review Commission, and the General
Assembly.
I July
* It shall be unlawful to dispose of scrap tires unless disposed of
at a permitted scrap tire collection, disposal, or processing
facility.
* Scrap tire collection sites must be permitted and 90-day notice
given to remove or process tires from nuisance sites.
' 1 August
* The Commission shall adopt rules to regulate medical waste.
I October
* Each local government shall annually submit a report to the
Department describing its solid waste management program and
recycling activities.
' * Landfilling of used oil is banned.
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IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
KEY DATES LOCAL G0VFWTMPUTe DDT17 A TL A sir / /1T TllT . TT
.viu vi�nlL. JG1111UM
Jan. 1, 1990
Tire retailers begin collectin
1% tax on tires.
Tire haulers must prepare
documents on source of scrap t.
No beverage containers with
detachable rings may be sold.
March 1, 1990
Counties must designate at least
one site for scrap tire disposal.
May 15, 1990
Counties receive first quarterly
payment of tire tax.
July 1, 1990
"Nuisance" scrap tire dumps
must be closed.
Aug. 1, 1990
Medical waste generators must
comply with DHR rules.
Oct. 1, 1990
First Annual report on local
solid waste management program
and recycling activities must be
submitted to DHR.
Waste oil must be banned from
landfills.
Local governments which operate
SWM facilities must publish
cost analysis.
Jan. 1, 1991
No lead -acid batteries in
All plastic bags must be
landfills.
recyclable.
No "white goods" in landfills.
Retailers must accept old lead -
acid batteries as trade-ins.
July 1, 1991
Local governments must initiate
Certain types of plastic
"economically feasible"
containers must be labeled
recycling programs.
as type of plastic used in
All solid waste must be weighed
manufacture.
before disposal.
Oct. 1, 1991
CFC packaging banned.
Polystyrene packaging must be
recyclable.
Jan. 1, 1992
Waste oil haulers must be
certified.
March 1, 1992
Local governments submit biennial
solid waste plans.
Jan. 1, 1993
No yard waste in landfils - may
be placed in monofills.

1991 1 January
* Plastic shopping bags banned unless certified that 25% of such
bags are being recycled.
* No lead -acid batteries shall be disposed of in landfills or
waste -to -energy facilities.
* No white goods shall be landfilled.
* The Department shall initiate rule making to develop a grants
program for local governments to encourage the collection, reuse,
and proper disposal of used oil.
* The Department shall assist the Department of Public Instruction
and UNC in developing and distributing guidelines for waste
reduction and recyclables collection in the State system of
education.
1 March
* The Department shall develop a comprehensive solid waste
management plan and annually prepare a report on status of solid
waste management in the State.
* The Department of Economic and Community Development shall issue
a report assessing recycling industries and markets and types of
material for composting.
* The Department shall prepare an analysis of solid waste
generation and disposal in the State for a 20-year period
beginning on this date.
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Each.;'_­,,signated local government shall initiate a recyclable
materials recycling'program designed to meet the state's 25%
recycling goal including separation of a majority of the
marketable materials.
*
Construction and demolition debris must be segregated and
disposed in separate locations at a solid waste disposal
facility.
*
Each operator of a solid waste management facility owned or
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operated on behalf of a county or municipality shall weigh all
solid waste when received.
*
Plastic containers distributed, sold, or offered for sale must
have a molded label indicating the type of resin used in its
manufacture.
1
October
*
Local governments shall develop a system using State guidelines
to inform their solid waste service recipients of their share of
the full cost for solid waste management. (Rule making schedule
may extend this deadline.)
*
Products packaged in a container or packing material manufactured
with fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) are banned
from sale or distribution.
*
Polystyrene foam food packaging products are banned from sale or
distribution unless recyclable.

1992
1993
1996
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1 January
* The Department shall develop a permitting system for used oil
facilities.
* Duties of State agencies involved in solid waste management are
defined.
* Anyone transporting over 500 gallons of used oil in any week must
be certified or employed by a certified transporter.
1 April
* Compost standards shall be adopted.
1 January
* At least 25% of total waste stream is to be recycled. (State
goal.)
* Plastic shopping bags are banned unless certified that 25% of
such bags are being recycled.
* No yard trash shall be disposed of in landfills, except in
landfills classified for such use.
1 October
* Polystyrene foam food packaging products are banned from sale or
distribution unless 25% of such products are being recycled.
1 January
* Operators of solid waste management facilities shall have
completed a certification training course approved by the
Department.

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1, THIS MAP IS FOR GENERAL PLANNING PURPOSES
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PROVIDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL, MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, THROUGH
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS & PLANNERS
WILMINGTON, N, C.
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