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Division of Coastal Management
Town of Holly Midge
1989 Land Use Plan Amendment
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Howard T. Capps `6? Associates
Landscape Abrhitect • Land Plannu-
521 North. Front Street
Wilmington, North Carolina
The preparation of this document was financed in
Part through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

TOWN OF HOLLY RIDGE
I g8g LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT
Technical Assistance
Howard T. Capps 6 Associates
Landscape Architect G Land Planner
321 North Front Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I.
Introduction
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II.
Data Collection and Analysis
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A. Population
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B. Economy
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III.
Existing Conditions
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A. Existing Land Use
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B. Constraints: Land Suitability
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C. Constraints: Capacity of Community Facilities
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1. Water System
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2. Wastewater System
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3. Roads
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4. Recreation
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5. Medical Services
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IV.
Current Plans, Policies, Regulations
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A. Current Plans
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1. Capital Facilities Plan - Water and Wastewater Systems
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2. 1988 Drainage Master Plan
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3. 1988 Recreation and Open Space Plan
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B. Current Policies
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V.
Holly Ridge Issues, Policies and Implementation
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A. Preserving Forested Areas
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B. Recreation
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C. Providing Services for Development
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D. Expansion of Camp Lejeune
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E. 1,800-Acre Residential Development
VI. Public Participation
VII. Hazard Mitigation
VIII. Land Classification
A. Land Classification System
1. Developed Land Use
2. Transition Land Use
3. Community Land Use
4. Rural Land Use
5. Conservation Land Use
B. Holly Ridge Land Classification Map
1. Developed
2. Transition
3. Community
4. Conservation
5. Rural
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Maps
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Town of Holly Ridge
1989 Land Use Plan Amendment
Executive Summary
The 1989 Land Use Plan Amendment has been prepared in an effort to con-
sider several major changes that have taken place since preparing the 1988
Plan. These changes include the establishment of an extraterritorial plan-
ning jurisdiction, annexation of three areas with substantial increase in
population, a proposed 1,800-acre residential development adjacent to Holly
Ridge, and release of the Camp Lejeune Environmental Impact Statement covering
plans for expansion of the base into the Holly Ridge area.
Since this is a Plan Amendment, much of the information found in the
1988 Plan is still applicable. The purpose of the Executive Summary is to
briefly outline the major changes found in this Plan Amendment.
Population
The 1988 Plan showed a 1987 population of approximately 500 people. This
amendment reflects a 1989 estimated population of 800 due to the recent
annexation of three areas.
Economy
As reflected in the 1988 Plan, Holly Ridge Foods and Thorn Apple Valley
continue to be the largest employers in Holly Ridge. This amendment points
out the recent increase in mobile homes and double -wide mobile homes primarily
at Holly Hill Mobile Home Estates and the potential positive impact the
proposed 1,800-acre residential development can have on the local economy.
Existing Land Use
Existing land use has remained the same with the exception of the substan-
tial number of new housing units locating in the Holly Hill Mobile Home Estates
area.

1 Constraints: Land Suitabilit
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The constraints discussed in the 1988 Plan are still applicable. Additional
information on soils has been provided to show location of unsuitable soils
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for septic tanks. (See map in Appendix)
Capacity of Community Facilities
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_Constraints:
This Amendment includes information on the 1988 Capital Facilities Plan
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for the water and wastewater systems and 1988 Recreation and Open Space Plan
which were not addressed in the 1988 Land Use Plan.
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Current Plans, Policies and Regulations
This Amendment includes three plans that were not addressed in the 1988
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Plan which are Capital Facilities Plan, 1988 Drainage Master Plan and 1988
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Recreation and Open Space Plan. All current policies discussed in the 1988
Plan remain the same with the exception of Recreation and Preservation of
' Forestry Lands which are discussed in Section V of the Plan Amendment.
Holly Ridge Issues, Policies and Implementation
' All issues, policies and implementation discussed in the 1988 Land Use
Plan have remained unchanged with the exception of Preserving Forested Areas,
' Recreation, Providing Services for Development, Expansion of Camp Lejeune and
' the 1,800-Acre Residential Development.
Preserving Forested Areas
' This policy statement and one implementation statement have been
changed as follows:
' Policy: It will be the Policy of the Town to retain forested areas along
' King Creek and Cypress Creek as part of an open space system.
Implementation: Town officials will begin promotion of the idea that
' forested areas along Cypress Swamp and King Creek be dedicated to the
Town of Holly Ridge or Onslow County for use as a greenway system and in
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an effort to protect forested areas along these tributaries.
1988 Policy Statement: It will be the policy of the Town to retain some
of its land as forested areas.
This policy statement and one implementation statement have been
changed as follows:
Policy: Holly Ridge officials will continue to work toward improvement
of the current recreation program and facilities. Officials will also
work to obtain any County, State or Federal financial assistance in
obtaining grants or low interest loans to improve recreation facilities
and to implement the 1988 Recreation and Open Space Plan.
Implementation: Town officials will work with County, State and Federal
officials in obtaining grants to provide more and better recreation
facilities.
1988 Policy Statement: It is the Town's policy to have a good recreation
program.
Providing Services for Development
This policy statement and one implementation statement have been
changed as follows:
Policy: The Town's policy is to provide services to development as needed
and as financially feasible.
Implementation: The Town will make every effort to obtain grants or low -
interest loans to expand the wastewater treatment plant or water treatment
facilities and distribution systems to be able to provide needed services
to encourage economic growth in the area.
1988 Policy Statement: The Town's policy is to provide services to
development as needed.

Expansion of Camp Lejeune
' This policy statement and one implementation statement have been
changed as follows:
' Policy: Holly Ridge officials oppose expansion of Camp Lejeune into the
Holly Ridge area for helicopter training and a firing weapons range impact
' area.
' Implementation: Local officials will adopt and forward a resolution to
Camp Lejeune officials expressing opposition to plans for expansion of
Camp Lejeune into the Camp Davis area for a weapons training impact area.
1988 Policy Statement: The development of the Great Sandy Run Pocosin area,
' especially by Camp Lejeune, is opposed by the Town.
' 1,800-Acre Residential Development
This development was not addressed in the 1988 Plan. Current policy
' is as follows:
Policy: Holly Ridge officials will make every effort to cooperate with
' development of this and any other large-scale development that will bring
' about needed housing, commercial development or job opportunities for
Holly Ridge citizens.
' Existing Land Use Map and Land Classification Map
A new Existing Land Use Map was prepared showing more detailed land use
' information than was shown on the 1988 map. A new Land Classification Map
' was prepared with land classification areas similar to the 1988 Plan.
Public Participation
' With assistance from the Planning Board and Town Manager, a Planning
Questionnaire was prepared and distributed within the corporate limits and the
' recently established extraterritorial planning area. One of the primary purposes
' of the Plan Amendment was to give citizens living in the extraterritorial planning
area the opportunity to be involved in planning for the future of Holly Ridge.

I. Introduction
' This Land Use Plan Amendment to the 1988 Holly Ridge Land Use Plan
has been prepared for several reasons. During the 1988 land use planning
tprocess, the Town had not officially established its Extraterritorial
' Planning Jurisdiction although such a district was being considered.
Since completion of the 1988 Plan, the Town has annexed an area located
' on the southeastern side of Holly Ridge as of July 1, 1989, which has
increased the Town's population from the estimated 500 in 1987 as
' discussed in.the 1988 Plan, to a population of 800 in 1989, which repre-
sents a substantial increase in population. The preparation of this
1989 Plan Amendment has given residents living in the annexed area as
well as those in the new extraterritorial planning area an opportunity
to be involved in the planning for the future of Holly Ridge.
Two other major developments that will impact on Holly Ridge include
the proposed expansion of Camp Lejeune into the Extraterritorial Planning
Jurisdiction on the west side of Holly Ridge and recent plans to begin
development of an 1,800-acre residential community from the east side
of Holly Ridge to the Intracoastal Waterway. This proposed residential
development could have a major impact on Holly Ridge in bringing about
some of the commercial and service growth residents would like to see
as discussed in the 1988 Plan and as found from the results of the 1989
Planning Questionnaire.
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II. Data Collection and
Analysis
A. Population
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The 1988
Land Use Plan pointed out that Holly Ridge lost population
between 1950
and 1970 due to the reduced use of Camp Davis following
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World War II.
The 1988 Plan further stated that there had been a
slight increase
in population from 489 people in 1980 to slightly
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more than 500
people in 1987. This net increase of approximately 11
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people over a
seven year period obviously represents a very slow
growth rate.
Figure 1 below reflects a substantial increase in
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population in
1989 due to the annexation of an area along N.C. 50
southeast of
Holly Ridge, which was not reflected in the 1988 Plan.
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Holly Ridge Population
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1980 1987 1989
Source: 1980, 1987 U. S. Census and N. C. Office of State Budget and Manage-
ment; 1989 Town of Holly Ridge Annexation
The data provided in the 1988 Plan concerning population distribu-
tion (Figure 2 in 1988 Plan) is still applicable, although the numbers
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data on persons by sex and age will not be available until completion
of the 1990 Census.
B. Economy
As discussed in the 1988 Land Use Plan, the two primary employers
in Holly Ridge are Holly Ridge Foods employing approximately 95 people
and Thorn Apple Valley, a meat processing plant, which employs approxi-
mately 500 people. The remaining employment opportunities in Holly
Ridge are primarily small service or retail businesses located along
U.S. 17 or N.C. 50 such as convenience stores, small shops, service
stations and a dentist office. A medical clinic is now being con-
structed on the west side of U.S. 17 which, when open, will provide
a few higher paying job opportunities for the community.
The 1988 Plan points out that many of those employed in Holly
Ridge, specifically at Holly Ridge Foods and Thorn Apple Valley, are
living outside the community due primarily to the lack of housing and .
commercial facilities such as a grocery store, drug store or other
retail facilities. Although the lack of housing has been a problem
in the past, some additional housing has been provided since completion
of the 1988 Land Use Plan. Approximately 28 mobile homes have been
located in Holly Hill Mobile Home Estates during the last year to 18
months. If this increase in housing inside the Town Limits continues
with its increase in population, Holly Ridge may become more of a
viable market for such desired facilities as a grocery store, drug
store, etc. The critical factor, as pointed out in the 1988 Plan, is
how Holly Ridge officials and citizens market this current growth.
Another factor that could have a positive effect on the local economy
is the recent availability of land for sale along the U.S. 17 corridor.
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During the last several years one concern affecting possible economic
' growth in Holly Ridge was the lack of available suitable land for
' development. It appears that this factor may be slowly changing.
Another major factor that will have a very positive impact on
' the local economy is the proposed 1,800-acre residential development
being planned between Holly Ridge and the Intracoastal Waterway by
' Westminster. This project has the potential of bringing about a
' substantial increase in population with related demand for services
such as shopping, entertainment, etc. Promoting Holly Ridge as the
' site for these needed facilities can have a very positive impact on
the local economy.
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III. Existing Conditions
A. Existing Land Use
Since preparing the 1988 Holly Ridge Land Use Plan, the Town has
' officially established an extraterritorial planning jurisdiction which
' has more than doubled the land area which Holly Ridge is now responsible
for planning and regulating for future development. As discussed in
' the 1988 Land Use Plan, the land uses within the Town limits are mixed
between residential and industrial uses which causes obvious compatibi—
lity problems. Because of this current mixing of land uses, there are
no well—defined functional areas such as residential or commercial (CBD)
' and industrial which are typically found in most smaller communities.
' The two major thoroughfares serving Holly Ridge are U.S. 17 running
approximately north and south and N.C. 50 running east and west. U.S.
' 17 provides good access to Wilmington which is approximately 25 miles
south, and Jacksonville which is approximately 30 miles north of
' Holly Ridge. N.C. 50 provides good access to the beach communities of
Surf City and Topsail Beach which are a short driving distance from -
Holly Ridge. The Intracoastal Waterway bridge at Surf City is
' approximately 4.5 miles from U.S. 17 in Holly Ridge.
As discussed in the 1988 Land Use Plan Update, Holly Ridge has ex—
perienced very little land use change since the previous Land Use Plan
' was prepared, with the exception of a substantial number of new mobile
homes being located in the Holly Hill Mobile Home Park between U.S. 17
' and N.C. 50 in the southeastern corner of the Holly Ridge Town limits.
The 1988 Land Use Plan shows this area as undeveloped; however, during
' a windshield survey conducted in early May, 1989, we found 37 mobile
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homes that have been recently located in this area, with the extension
of Hines Street and Jenkins Street as unpaved road rights -of -way. We
also found what appears to be a large borrow pit with two mobile homes
at the end of Camp Davis Road in the southeastern section of the extra-
territorial planning jurisdiction. Nearly all of the developed land
outside the Town's corporate limits but still within the recently
established planning jurisdiction is found along or adjacent to N.C. 50
between Holly Ridge and Surf City. This area is primarily residential
in use with some commercial uses such as a flea market, grocery store,
tavern and vacant warehouse. Much of the residential land use in this
area is served by unpaved streets connecting to paved N.C. 50. Many
of these streets, and the few paved streets in this area, are in very
poor condition. The remaining land use in the southeastern corner of
the extraterritorial planning jurisdiction is primarily forested areas.
Much of the northeastern corner of the extraterritorial planning
jurisdiction is forested areas with access from U.S. 17 and S.R. 1538.
The only other significant land uses are the grassed landing strip north
of S.R. 1538 and a large utility easement that runs in a northeasterly
direction through this area. It is worth noting that much of this
area is part of a large tract of land being considered for future
residential development between Holly Ridge and the Intracoastal Water-
way (Westminster site described in Section II.B).
The major portion of the land area not already developed on the
west side of U.S. 17 but within the extraterritorial planning area of
Holly Ridge is part of the Camp Davis site and is being considered for
expansion by Camp Lejeune. This area also includes an abandoned
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military runway and unused asphalt streets with primary access to the
area provided by U.S. 17 and N.C. 50.
B. Constraints: Land Suitability
The 1988 Land Use Plan addressed hazard areas, soil limitations,
sources of water supply, slope, fragile areas and resource potential.
None of these Land Suitability factors have changed since adoption
of the 1988 Plan. However, in an effort to expand on the soil limitations
discussed in the Plan, the Plan Amendment contains more detailed infor—
mation on the location of these unsuitable soils in the hope that
future development will be directed away from these areas unless water
and sewer facilities can be extended into these areas as suggested in
' the 1988 Plan. (See Map in Appendix)
C. Constraints: Capacity of Community Facilities
' The 1988 Land Use Plan addressed the Holly Ridge Water System,
wastewater system, schools, roads, fire and rescue, recreation and
medical services, solid waste and police. Since completion of the
1988 Plan, several of these facilities have had changes not addressed
or there are new plans available that were not available or addressed
in the Plan last year, specifically the following:
1. Water System
Since completion of the 1988 Land Use Plan, a Capital Facilities
' Plan for the Water and Wastewater Systems has been completed by
Andrew and Kuske Consulting Engineers, Inc. The Plan has
' recommended that the Town remain connected to the Onslow County
Water System while working toward the goal of placing the existing
' water treatment facilities of Holly Ridge back in operation. Holly

IRidge has water treatment facilities that were built in the 1970's
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but not used in the last several years. The Town has an existing
well with a yield of 250 gallons per minute, and a second well
located near the public housing area with an unknown yield. The
Plan points out that the 75,000 gallon elevated tank will be
iadequate
for storage as long as the Holly Ridge water system remains
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connected to the Onslow County system. The distribution system
consists of 8", 6" and some 2" distribution lines which have been
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experiencing numerous leaks.
2. Wastewater System
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The 1988 Plan points out that having a good wastewater system
in operation is very important from an environmental standpoint in
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an area with very poor soils for septic tank use. The Plan also
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recommends that local officials continuously monitor the capacity
of its wastewater treatment plant as annexation takes place. During
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preparation of the 1988 Land Use Plan, a Capital Facilities Plan
was being prepared which was not addressed in the Plan. This study
indicated that the present wastewater collection system is composed
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of approximately 25,800 linear feet of 8", 10" and 12" gravity
sewer mains with approximately 100 manholes and 2 pump stations
with 6" forcemains. The treatment facility is a 100,000 gallon
per day plant which was constructed in 1986 and discharges into
King's Creek. The system currently serves 226 customers. During
normal operating conditions, the treatment facility is treating at
approximately 50% capacity. With recent completion of annexation,
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the system which more than doubles the current number of water
and sewer customers and would take the treatment demand up to
or possibly beyond its capacity. This scenario would require
treatment plant capacity expansion or limit future growth of
Holly Ridge until such improvements can take place.
3. Roads
The 1988 Plan briefly discussed the extensive unimproved,
and unpaved roads and roads in disrepair found in Holly Ridge.
Since completion of the 1988 Plan, Holly Ridge has completed
paving a section of Sanders Street with plans to pave sections of
Oak Street and Grace Street. In addition to these improvements,
the 1989 General Assembly ratified the Highway Bill which will
provide additional revenue for improvement and maintenance of
' municipal streets. The League of Municipalities has prepared a
preliminary analysis of the Bill and estimates that the October
' 1990 distribution of funds will be over 20% more than current
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amounts, rising to 25% for the second year and possibly as high
as 50% more by 1997 than current levels. This increase in Powell
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Bill funds should help expedite paving and repairing of roads in
Holly Ridge.
4. Recreation
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Since completion of the 1988 Plan, a Recreation and Open Space
Plan for Holly Ridge has been completed. The plan included a
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site plan and general cost estimates for improvements to the
existing park discussed in the Plan. The Plan also recommended a
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possible greenway system along existing creeks and tributaries
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that would help accomplish two things discussed in the 1988 Plan,
provide for passive recreation opportunities and retain existing
wooded areas in and around Holly Ridge. Readers are directed to
the 1988 Recreation and Open Space Plan for more detailed informa-
tion.
5. Medical Services
Existing medical facilities discussed in the 1988 Plan are still
available. However, since adoption of the Plan there has been an
announcement of a new clinic and pharmacy to be built on the west
side of U.S. 17 on the northern edge of Town. This facility is
currently under construction.
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' IV. Current Plans, Policies and Regulations
A. Current Plans
The 1988 Land Use Plan included a brief discussion of all current
' plans, policies and regulations as of 1988. Since that time three new
plans have been prepared that were not included in the 1988 Plan which
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' 1. Capital Facilities Plan — Water and Wastewater Systems
This plan provides information on the existing water and waste—
water systems for Holly Ridge with recommendations and cost estimates
for proposed improvements.
' 2. 1988 Drainage Master Plan
' This plan provides an inventory of existing drainage facilities
with recommendations on needed drainage improvements.
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3. 1988 Recreation and Open Space Plan
This plan includes recommendations for improvements to the
existing Town Park and a proposed greenway system with site plan and
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cost estimates.
B. Current Policies
Two policies discussed in the 1988 Plan that have changed.as part
of this Plan Amendment.deal with recreation and preservation of
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forestry land. Discussion on these two issues can be found in Section
V of this Plan Amendment. Current policies discussed in the 1988 Plan
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that remain unchanged include the following:
1. Holly Ridge continues to support protection and management of
estuarine AEC's although there are none located within Holly Ridge.
IHolly Ridge continues to support the Coastal Management Program.
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2. Holly Ridge continues to support the programs of the State and U.S.
Soil Conservation Service. The 1988 Plan indicated that the Town
needed to improve the storm sewer system. Since that time the Town
has had completed a Drainage Master Plan using CAMA planning funds
as a first step in implementation of this policy to reduce stormwater
runoff.
3. Holly Ridge continues to insure the availability of fresh useable
water. Since 1988 the Town has received a Capital Improvements
Plan which addresses needed improvements to put the existing water
treatment plant and system back in working order rather than buying
County water.
4. Holly Ridge continues to support the preservation of the Great
Sandy Run Pocosin in its natural state.
5. Holly Ridge continues to support and is actively seeking light
industrial development. .
6. Holly Ridge will continue to have a policy to provide public services
within the Town limits first.
7. Holly Ridge continues to support low to medium density urban growth
within the Town limits. This low to medium growth rate policy is
consistent with the findings from the 1989 Planning Questionnaire.
Specifically, 63% of those responding said they would like to see
moderate growth, with 16% saying rapid growth and only 5% saying
slow growth.
8. Holly Ridge will continue to seek outside funding assistance to
redevelop areas in need of such assistance.
9. Holly Ridge continues to support State and Federal programs including
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erosion control, public water access, highway improvements, port
facilities, dredging and military facilities.
10. Holly Ridge continues to reserve the right to comment, support
or oppose any proposed energy facility on an individual basis.
11. Holly Ridge continues to support any efforts to increase the benefits
of tourism for Holly Ridge.
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V. Holly Ridge Issues, Policies and Implementation
The 1988 Plan addressed issues and established policy for the following
items which remain unchanged and may be reviewed in the 1988 Plan:
Groundwater Protection
Great Sandy Run Pocosin Protection
Preservation of Camp Davis
Sand Quarrying
Effectiveness of Sewage Treatment Plant
Residential and Commercial Growth
Town Growth
Commitment to State and Federal Programs
Provide Services for Development
Attract People to Locate in Holly Ridge
Annexation
Housing Mix
Soil Suitability
Preserving Prime Farm Land
Commercial Growth
Industrial Growth
Town Appearance
Since adoption of the 1988 Land Use Plan, several events have necessitated
refinement of several policy statements or implementation strategy. These
events include designation of Stump Sound as an Outstanding Resource
Waters (ORW) area, with King Creek draining into these ORW waters from
Holly Ridge: Camp Lejeune has completed their Draft Environmental Impact
Statement concerning plans to expand Camp Lejeune training facilities into
the Holly Ridge area. The third major event that was not addressed in the
1988 Land Use Plan is plans to develop an 1,800-acre residential development
between Holly Ridge and the Intracoastal Waterway. Since 1988 Holly Ridge
has completed a Recreation and Open Space Plan that included recommendations
to include existing forested areas along creeks and tributaries such as
Cypress Swamp and King Creek in a greenway system. Implementation of this
recommendation could help in the implementation of three previous policies;
specifically, preserving forested areas, providing passive recreation areas
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and improving water quality by preserving forested areas adjacent to
existing creeks and tributary areas.
A. Preserving Forested Areas
In an effort to protect forested areas primarily along creeks and
tributaries such as Cypress Swamp and King Creek and to begin imple-
mentation of the recommendation found in the 1988 Recreation and Open
Space Plan, local officials have revised policy dealing with pre-
serving forested areas as follows:
Policy: It will be the policy of the Town to retain forested
areas along King Creek and Cypress Swamp as part of an open space
system.
Implementation:
i) The Town will require a specified amount of open space in its
subdivision regulations, part of which can be forested.
ii) When the zoning ordinance is updated, some areas should be zoned
for low density residential development, which will encourage
preservation of forested areas.
iii) When the Town budget allows, the Town will purchase tracts of
forested land for additional open space.
iv) All commercial and industrial zones that abut residential zones
should be buffered and the zoning ordinance will reflect such a
requirement.
v) Town officials will begin promotion of the idea that forested
areas along Cypress Swamp and King Creek be dedicated to the Town
of Holly Ridge or Onslow County for use as a greenway system and
in an effort to protect forested areas along these tributaries.
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IB. Recreation
' Since 1988, Holly Ridge has completed a Recreation and Open Space
Plan. Based on the results of the 1989 Planning Questionnaire, over
' 63% of those responding wanted to see more recreational opportunities
provided. In addition, 52% responding to a question concerning
' adequacy of existing recreation facilities found existing facilities
to be either poor or very poor.
Policy: Holly Ridge officials will continue to work toward improve—
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ment of the current recreation program and facilities. Officials will
also work to obtain any County, State or Federal financial assistance
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in obtaining grants or low interest loans to improve recreation
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facilities and to implement the 1988 Recreation and Open Space Plan.
Implementation:
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i) Local officials will support a community recreation facility in
combination with other towns in the area.
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ii) Town officials will work with and officials
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obtaining grants to provide more and better recreation facilities.
C. Providing Services for Development
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Issue: The Town desires residential, commercial and some industrial
growth. It recognizes that it must provide the proper services to
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this
accommodate growth.
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Policy: The Towns policy is to provide services to development
as needed and as financially feasible.
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Implementation:
i) To continue to work on repairing the problem with the storm water
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infiltration with the sewer system.
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ii) Work to place Town's water system back into operation.
iii) Town officials will work with developers in providing services
such as water and sewer inside or outside the Town limits of
Holly Ridge if providing such facilities is financially feasible
and in the best interest of Holly Ridge in providing for desired
residential, commercial or industrial growth.
iv) The Town will make every effort to obtain grants or low -interest
loans to expand the wastewater treatment plant or water treatment
facilities and distribution systems to be able to provide needed
services to encourage economic growth in the area.
D. Expansion of Camp Lejeune
The 1988 Land Use Plan included a policy statement that was in
opposition to expansion of Camp Lejeune into the area west of Holly
Ridge. Since adoption of that policy, Camp Lejeune has issued the
Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Based on a review of the impact
statement, no mention was made of Holly Ridge's Land Use Plan policy
statement. Specifically, page III-25 of the Environmental Impact _
Statement includes information from the 1986 Onslow County Land Use Plan.
but no reference to Holly Ridge's 1988 Land Use Plan.
Policy: Holly Ridge officials oppose expansion of Camp Lejeune
into the Holly Ridge area for helicopter training and a firing weapons
range impact area.
Implementation:
i) Local officials will adopt and forward a resolution to Camp Lejeune
officials expressing opposition to plans for expansion of Camp Lejeune
into the Camp Davis area for a weapons training impact area.
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Development
E. 1,800-Acre Residential
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As discussed in the Plan, an 1,800-acre residential development to
be located between Holly Ridge and the Intracoastal Waterway is now
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in the planning stages. Development of this area can provide Holly
Ridge with additional housing resources and thereby commercial activity
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Holly Ridge. For that Holly Ridge
which is a primary goal of reason,
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officials will cooperate with developers in bringing about this project.
Policy: Holly Ridge officials will make every effort to cooperate
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with development of this and any other large-scale development that
will bring about needed housing, commercial development or job
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opportunities for Holly Ridge citizens.
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' VI. Public Participation
tPublic participation has been insured during the planning process
through the use of a planning questionnaire that was distributed through-
' out the Town of Holly Ridge and the planning jurisdiction.
In addition, all Planning Board meetings and Aldermen meetings in
' which the Land Use Plan Amendment has been discussed have been open to the
' public. Prior to final approval of the Plan, a public hearing will be
held to review the plan and give citizens the opportunity to comment on
the plan.
VII. Hazard Mitigation
1 The Hazard Mitigation section of the 1988 Land Use Plan has remained
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VIII. Land Classification
' A. Land Classification System
The land classification system recommended in the Land Use Planning
' Guidelines (Subchapter 7B) which is part of the State's administrative
code includes the following land classification categories:
' 1. Developed Land Use
Developed areas provide for continued intensive development. These
' areas have been and continue to be developed for urban areas including:
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1) residential, 2) commercial, 3)
industrial, and
4) institutional.
Usually, these uses are served by
streets, water,
sewer, police and
fire protection.
2. Transition Land Use
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Transition areas provide for
future intensive
development. These
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areas are considered appropriate
for urban growth
in the future and
should be scheduled for the necessary
urban services as development
' occurs. These areas should not be developed until most of the land in
developed areas has been urbanized.
' 3. Community Land Use
Community areas provide for clustered development in rural areas.
These areas allow for additional housing, shopping and public services.
' They are considered to be crossroad communities and tend to serve the
immediate community and nearby rural areas. This category is not
' appropriate or used in this Plan.
4. Rural Land Use
' Rural areas provide for agriculture, woodlands, mining or quarrying,
' and low density residential uses. These areas allow for the usual rural
land uses which include farming, forests, farmsteads, passive recreation,
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processing of farm and forest products, farm and forest services,
' schools, churches, community centers, scattered non —farm residences and
general stores.
' 5. Conservation Land Use
' Conservation areas provide for the management or the protection of
AEC's, unique, fragile or hazardous areas. While agriculture and
' forestry may occur in certain situations such as floodplains and
pocosins, they are to be managed so that the impact on the environment
' is minimal.
' B. Holly Ridge Land Classification Map
The State guidelines for Local Planning in the Coastal Area under
' the Coastal Area Management Act of 1974 require that a land classification
map be prepared for all planning jurisdictions in the coastal area.
There are five classes of land prescribed in the North Carolina Land
Classification System as follows:
1. Developed — The Developed land classification is located inside the
corporate limits of Holly Ridge and inside the recently annexed
areas. Both water and sewer serves much of this area with the
possibility of utility extensions. This area contains numerous
parcels of land for additional development adjacent to existing
utilities.
2. Transition — The Transition land classification is located along
both sides of U.S. 17 on the northern and southern side of Holly
Ridge in the new extraterritorial planning jurisdiction. Transition
has also been shown along both sides of N.C. 50 from the new
corporate limits to the extraterritorial boundary. The remaining
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Sound Road
Transitional area is located along both sides of or
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S.R. 1538. All Transitional areas have been designated in
potential growth areas to allow for extension of utilities to
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accommodate future growth in these areas.
3. Community - The Community land classification is not applicable
incorporated town.
to Holly Ridge since this is an
4. Conservation - The Conservation land areas are those swamps and
tributaries with poorly drained soils. The Plan Amendment has
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recommended that these areas be preserved as part of a greenway
system and to provide a buffer between existing and future
development and area streams.
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5. Rural - All remaining areas in the extraterritorial planning juris-
diction have been designated Rural. This area consists primarily
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of forested areas or open fields.
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Holly Ridge Planning Questionaire
April, 1989
The Town of Holly Ridge is in the process of updating its 1987 Land Use Plan
by including the extraterritorial planning area. The Town Council would like
to have the benefit of your thoughts so that your opinions can be incorporated
into the land use planning process. Please review and respond to the follow-
ing questions and return to the Town Hall by Monday, April 24, 1989. We ask
that each adult member of each household respond to the questionnaire. Thank
you in advance for your assistance in helping us plan for the future of our
community. Please return to Mr. Billy Farmer, P. 0. Box 145, Holly Ridge, N.C.
28445. If you have questions, please call Mr. Farmer at 329-7081.
Sincerely,
Hilly Farmer
Town Administrator
1. How long have you lived in Holly Ridge?
21%4 Two years or less 210 4 Two to five years
5%/1 Five to ten years 53%/10 More than ten years
2. Do you live inside Town Limits or in the extraterritorial planning area?
53%/10 Inside Town Limits 47%/9 Extraterritorial Planning Area
3. Do you own or rent the house you live in?84%/16 Own 16%/3 Rent
4. What age group are you in? 21%/4 18-25 16%/3 26-35 26%/5 36-45
5%/1 46-55 26%/5 56-65 5%/1 66 or over
5. At what rate should Holly Ridge grow in the future? 16%/3 No growth
5%/l Slow growth 63%/12 Moderate growth
6. Do you favor growth in the following areas?
Industry/Manufacturing 84%/16 Yes
Conventional housing 74%/14 Yes
Mobile Homes 47%/9 Yes
Shopping Center 84%/16 Yes
Grocery Stores 89%/17 Yes
Laundry 63%/12 Yes
Apartments or Duplexes 79%/15 Yes
Others (specify)
16%/3'Rapid growth
16%/3 No
26%/5 No
42%/8 No
16%/3 No
ll%/2 No
32%/6 No
16%/3 No
' 7. Please give us your opinion of the following services. (Check one column
for each service.)

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Very Good
Administrative Services 32% 6
Good
Adequate
Poor
Very Poor
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Police Protection
37% 7
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Fire Protection
26%/5
26%5
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Rescue Squad
32%/6
21%4
429 8
Recreation Facilities
5%/l
ll% 2
26%
Trash Collection
26%/5
16%3
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Water System
16%3
32%
Sewer System
ll% 2
Other
8. Do you support plans for expansion of Camp Lejeune into Holly Ridge?
327.Yes 42%/8 No 26%/5 Not Sure
9. Would ,you support the Town working with the Department of Transportation
in establishing a recreation trail along the old abandoned railroad
right-of-way? .
42%/8 Yes 37%/7 No 16%/3 Not Sure
10. Do you think the Town of Holly Ridge should provide more recreational
opportunities?63%/12 Yes 21V. 4 No 1112 Not Sure
11. Would you be willing to pay more taxes to support recreation programs
and facilities? 16%/3 Yes 37% 7 No 13 Not Sure
12. What recreation facilities would you like to see provided in Holly Ridge?
(specify)
' 13. For what facilities or services would you be willing to pay additional
taxes if necessary to obtain? (specify)
14. Would you support efforts to encourage industrial and commercial development
' in Holly Ridge? 79% 15 Yes 11I/2 No Not Sure
15. What other areas of concern to you would you like to see addressed in the
' planning process?

Holly Ridge Planning Questionnaire
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April, 1989
12. What recreation facilities would you like to see provided in Holly Ridge?
'
YMCA or YWCA
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A good ball park, picnic area
Community center or multi -purpose room
'
None - I believe the money would not be spent properly but just go in
the manager's pockets
'
Tennis court, volleyball, softball
A building large enough to have dances, plays, pageants, etc.
'
Don't really know, not truly aware of the needs
'
Tennis courts, camping area
Good ball field out of the woods, soccer field, volleyball nets
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Bowling alley, movie, a nice restaurant
Movie theater, bowling alley, something that senior citizens could enjoy
'
None, if it will cause taxes to go up. Not enough people here to support it.
'
13. For what facilities or services would you be willing to pay additional
taxes if necessary to obtain?
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Better streets and roads
More paved roads, town hall
'
Some type community building
Fix Bourough Road in Pine Wood Mobile Home Park
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Tennis court, volleyball, softball
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Better fire and police support
Fire, rescue, sewer, streets, water and police
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More town supported services
Bowling alley, movie, a nice restaurant
better
For the size of Holly Ridge, it does not need any new taxes. Just
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15. What other areas of concern to you would you like to see addressed in
the planning process?
Planned economical development, better budget process
It is a shame that Holly Ridge doesn't have a decent grocery store
Don't believe we will ever be anything more than we are -- if that much
A rest area on Hwy. 17, a nice fast food restaurant, a complete service
station for car repairs
Better roads, get rid of all dumpy stuff
I would like to see the town eliminate the town manager position and
fire "Andy and Barney" the so-called police department
Put Pinewood Mobile Home Park in city limits. We need sewer system and
water system. And fix up Bourough Road so school bus can go in and
out plus owners can travel road okay.
Rest stop areas, paid daytime rescue service
An orderly planned growth, working with those who want to improve/
build inside or in the ETJ area and stop trying to slow, halt or reverse
the improvements that have been or are being made
More services provided by the town such as police, fire, rescue
We should pay close attention to our Police Department and some of
our town employee activities
I do not support Extraterritorial plans. I would rather be annexed
with full voting rights.
No I do not support the extraterritorial planning. I do support being
annexed into city with voting rights!
(In response to Question 8) If the water problem here is not corrected
my answer is yes. (Marked "Not Sure")
(In response to Question 9) I think it is unsafe along side of 17.
It can cause trash and garbage. Depending on how it is fixed and
what it is used for. (Marked "No")

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