Land Use Plan Amendment-1991

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Howard T. Capps T Assoaa es -
Landscape XrrhjtWt Land Pkffler
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Town of Holly Ridge
1991 Land Use Plan Amendment
This Land Use Plan Amendment should be used in conjunction with
the 1988 Land Use Plan locally adopted on April 25, 1989 and
certified by the CRC on May 26, 1989.
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Howard T. Capps 32 Anodates
Landscape Rnhrnct • Land Planner
321 North Front Strad
Wdmkoon. North Carolina
7be preparation of this document was fiaaaeed in
part through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Ptogrem, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 197% as
amended, which is administered by the office of
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I.
Introduction
1
II.
Data Collection and Analysis
2
A. Population
2
B. Economy
3
III.
Existing Conditions
5
A. Existing Land Use
5
B. Constraints: Land Suitability
8
1. Soils
8
2. Camp Lejeune Expansion
9
C. Constraints: Capacity of Community Facilities
9
1. Water System
9
2. Wastewater System
10
3. Roads
11
4. Recreation
12
5. Medical Services
12
6. Town Hall
13
IV.
Current Plans, Policies, Regulations
14
A. Current Plans
14
1. Capital Facilities Plan - Water and Wastewater Systems
14
2.
1988 Drainage Master Plan
14
3. 1988 Recreation and Open Space Plan
14
B. Current Policies
14
V.
Holly Ridge Issues, Policies and Implementation
17
A. Preserving Forested Areas
18
B. Recreation
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C.
Providing Services for Development
19
D.
Expansion of Camp Lejeune
20
E.
1,800-Acre Residential Development
20
F.
Intergovernmental Coordination
21
VI. Public
Participation
22
VII. Hazard Mitigation
22
VIII. Land
Classification
23
A.
Land Classification System
23
1. Developed Land Use
23
2. Transition Land Use
23
3. Community Land Use
23
4. Rural Land Use
24
5. Conservation Land Use
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B.
Holly Ridge Land Classification Map
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1. Developed
25
2. Transition
25
3. Community
25
4. Rural
25
5. Conservation
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Appendix
Maps

;I Town of Holly Ridge
1991 Land Use Plan Aviendaent
Executive Summary
The 1991 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 Planning Juris-
diction, annexation which included three areas with a 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;
therefore, this
Plan Amendment should be used in
conjunction with the
1988 Land Use Plan. 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 1990 census of 740 people due to the recent annexa-
tion of three areas, and a projected population of 880 by the year 2,000.
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 sub-
stantial number of new housing units locating in the Holly Hill Mobile Home
Estates area.

Constraints: Land Suitability
The constraints discussed in the 1988 Plan are still applicable. Addi-
tional information on soils has been provided to show location of unsuitable
soils for septic tanks (see text and table in Appendix).
Constraints: Capacity of Community Facilities
This Amendment includes information on the 1988 Capital Facilities Plan
i for the water and wastewater systems and 1988 Recreation and Open Space Plan
'ow which were not addressed in the 1988 Land Use Plan.
�s Current Plans, Policies and Regulations
This Amendment includes three plans that were not addressed in the 1988
Plan which are the Capital Facilities Plan, 1988 Drainage Master Plan and 1988
- 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 Future 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

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.
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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 weapons firing range im-
pact 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.
— Future Residential Development
At this time, an 1,800-acre residential development has been pro-
posed. Approximately 400 acres of this development lie within the
planning jurisdiction of the Town of Holly Ridge. Current policy
is as follows:
Policy: Holly Ridge officials will make every reasonable 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 additional Conservation areas shown on the west side of U.S. 17
and a large Transition area on the east side of U.S. 17 to accommodate a portion
of the 1,800-acre residential development.
Public Participation
With assist
ance from the Planning Board and Town Manager, a Planning

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,�- Questionnaire was prepared and distributed within the corporate limits and the
recently established extraterritorial planning area. One of the primary pur-
poses 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. However, there was a very small response to the questionnaire; and
therefore it cannot be considered significant as a basis for policy development.
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I. IMODUCTIOB
This Land Use Plan Amendment to the 1988 Holly Ridge Land Use Plan
has been prepared for several reasons. During the 1988 land use plan-
ning process, the Town had not officially established its Extraterrito-
rial 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 dis-
cussed in the 1988 Plan, to a population of 740 in 1990, which repre-
sents a substantial increase in population. The preparation of this 1991
Plan Amendment has given residents living in the annexed area as well as
- those in the new extraterritorial planning area an opportunity to be in-
volved 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 de-
velopment of an 1,800-acre residential community from the east side of
Holly Ridge to the Intracoastal Waterway. This proposed residential de-
velopment could have a major impact on Holly Ridge in bringing about some
of the commercial and service growth residents would like to see as dis-
cussed in the 1988 Plan.
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II. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
A. Population
The 1988 Land Use Plan pointed out that Holly Ridge lost popula-
tion between 1950 and 1970 due to the reduced use of Camp Davis follow-
ing World War II. The 1988 Plan further stated that there had been a
slight increase in population from 489 people in 1980 to slightly more
than 500 people in 1987. This net increase of approximately 11 peo-
ple over a seven-year period obviously represents a very slow growth
rate. Figure 1 below reflects a substantial increase in population
in 1989 due primarily to the annexation of an area along NC 50 south-
east of Holly Ridge subsequent to completion of the 1988 Land Use
Plan.
Figure 1
HOLLY RIDGE POPULATION
10
950
900 880
850
800
750
750 740
700
650
600
550
500 489 500
450
400
1980 1987 1990 2000
Source: 1980, 1987 U. S. Census and N. C. Office of State Budget and Manage-
ment; 1990 Census; 2000 Howard T. Capps and Associates projection.
Page 11 of the 1988 Land Use Plan Update discussed two methods
for projecting population. Using a base population of 500 persons in
1987 and averaging the linear and exponential population estimate for
the year 2000, the 1988 Plan arrived at a 19% growth rate during the
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Iperiod from 1980 to the year 2000. Using this same 19% growth rate
with base population, including
the recently annexed areas,
of 740
people from the 1990 census, we
estimate a population of 880
people
by the year 2000. In addition
to this projected population,
the de-
velopers of the 1,800-acre site
anticipate a population inside the
Town's planning jurisdiction of
up to 200 people by the year
2,000.
Obviously, the figure could change substantially if additional
areas are annexed during the planning period or if the 1,800-acre
site on the east side of Holly Ridge's corporate limits is developed
with residential development more rapidly during the 10-year planning
period than currently anticipated.
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B. Economy
As discussed in the 1988 Land Use Plan, the two primary employers
in Holly Ridge are Holly Ridge Foods employing approximately 95 peo-
ple and Thorn Apple Valley, a meat processing plant, which employs
approximately 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.
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 comple-
tion of the 1988 Land Use Plan. Approximately 28 mobile homes have
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been located in Holly Hill Mobile Home Estates during the last year to
18 months. If this increase in housing inside the Town Limits con-
tinues 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 corri-
dor. 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 may 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
Weyerhaeuser.
However, the proposed expansion of Camp Lejeune into an area just
west of the Town's corporate limits as presently proposed probably
would have a very negative socioeconomic impact on existing residents
of Holly Ridge and potential new development due to anticipated noise
generated by weapons firing. On the one hand the community would
like to see more housing and commercial development, and on the other
hand a proposed military expansion could adversely affect the commun-
ity's ability to reach that goal.

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IIII. 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 respon-
sible for planning and regulating for future development. As discussed
in the 1988 Land Use Plan, the land uses within the Town limits are
between
mixed residential and industrial uses which causes obvious
compatibility 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. This mixing of land uses occurred prior to the
adoption of a Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance and recently
adopted Subdivision Regulations should help guide future residential
and commercial growth.
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 approxi-
mately 30 miles south, and Jacksonville which is approximately 25
miles north of Holly Ridge. The planned widening of U.S. 17 directly
through Holly Ridge will tend to cut the community into two sections
east and west of U.S. 17. Local officials may want to look at pro-
posing a by-pass on the western side of the community rather than
having U.S. 17 going directly through the community. 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.
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The 1988 Land Use Plan included on pages 13 and 15 acreage of
land use for both the
area inside the Town limits
and the Extra-
territorial Planning
Jurisdiction. Because of the
small amount of
land use change since
the 1988 Land Use Plan was completed, this
amendment reflects in
the Tables below the changes
in land use
acreage brought about
by the recently completed annexation.
TABLE 1
ACREAGE OF LAND USES IN HOLLY RIDGE
Land Use
Present Acreage %
of Total
Residential
124.6
14.1%
Open Space
561.8
63.8%
Commercial
25.4
2.9%
Industrial
16.5
1.9%
Institutional
8.3
.9%
Vacant
20.2
2.3%
Roads and R/W
123.9
14.1%
Total
880.7
100.0%
TABLE 2
ACREAGE OF LAND USES IN EXTRATERRITORIAL PLANNING JURISDICTION
Land Use
Present Acreage %
of Total
Residential
2.0
.1%
Open Space
3,391.0
95.9%
Commercial
Institutional
27.8
21.1
.8%
.6%
Roads and R/W
92.7
2.6%
Total
3,534.6
100.0%
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IAs discussed in the 1988 Land Use Plan Update, Holly Ridge has
experienced 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
and the annexation
of three areas.
The 1988 Land
Use Plan shows this
area as undeveloped; however, during a windshield survey conducted in
early May, 1989 to update the Existing Land Use Map (see map in Appen-
dix), we found 37 mobile 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 south-
eastern section of the Extraterritorial 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 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 Juris-
diction 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 north-
easterly direction through this area and the Surf City Wastewater

ITreatment Plant. It is worth noting that much of this area is part
of a large tract of land being considered for future residential de-
velopment between Holly Ridge and the Intracoastal Waterway (Westmin-
ster 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 a 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
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1. Soils
The 1988
Land Use Plan addressed hazard areas, soil limita-
tions, sources of water supply, slope, fragile areas and resource
potential. None of these Land Suitability factors have changed
Isince adoption of the 1988 Plan. However, in an effort to expand
on the soil limitations discussed in the Plan, the Plan Amendment
contains detailed information
more on the location of these un-
suitable soils in the hope that future development will be direct-
ed away from these areas unless water and sewer facilities can be
extended into these areas as suggested in the 1988 Plan. The
soils map (see Appendix) is based on the detailed soils map of
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Onslow County. The map reflects Muckalee Loam
and Murville Fine
Sand found primarily along creeks and tributaries. The 1988 Land
Classification Map had many of these areas shown as Conservation.
The map also shows the general location of soils that are wet
soils with high water tables as well as soils that are suitable
for septic tank use. Wet soils are an obvious constraint to
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development and should be considered determining
when utility
extension policy and location.
2. Camp Lejeune Expansion
Camp Lejeune has proposed a 41,000-acre expansion (see Pro-
posed Expansion Map in Appendix) for purposes of providing needed
additional space for firing ranges and helicopter landings. Based
on the July 1989 Draft Environmental Impact Statement, much of the
Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction west of U.S. 17 would be
included in the acquisition, limiting future growth to the areas
along U.S. 17 and east of U.S. 17. The impact statement on page
S-7 indicates that the restriction of airspace would impede free
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public access, and "noise generated by weapons firing in the
Greater Sandy Run Area (GSRA) has been projected to reach levels
which may adversely affect the nearby communities of Verona,
Dixon, Folkstone and Holly Ridge." (See Weapons Noise 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
�1 in the Plan last year, specifically the following:
1. Water System
Since completion of the 1988 Land Use Plan, a Capital Facili-
ties 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 exist-
ing water treatment facilities of Holly Ridge back in operation.
Holly Ridge has water treatment facilities that were built in the
1970's 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
adequate for storage as long as the Holly Ridge water system re-
mains connected to the Onslow County system. The distribution
system consists of 8", 6" and some 2" distribution lines which
have been experiencing numerous leaks. The system has a water
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demand of approximately 114,000 gpd. Usage is approximately
68.6 percent of the current 166,226 gpd capacity. With only a 75,000
gallon storage capacity, Holly Ridge is currently purchasing over two
million gallons per month and using the County tank to meet
current storage and water needs. The system currently serves
much of the developed area inside the corporate limits. Portions
Burnes
of Street, Jenkins Street, Crawford Street and Green Street
east of U,.S. 17 are primarily undeveloped and are not served. On
the west side of U.S. 17, portions of Jones Street (S.R. 1126),
Lloyd Street (S.R. 1127), and Holly Street (S.R. 1128) are also
undeveloped and not being served. (See map in Appendix)
2. Wastewater System
The 1988 Plan points out that having a good wastewater system
in operation is very important from an environmental standpoint
in an area with very poor soils for septic tank use. The Plan
also recommends that local officials continuously monitor the
capacity of its wastewater treatment as annexation takes
plant
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place. During 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 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
120,000 gallon per day plant with some of the system dating back
to the 1940's with updating in 1985. The system after treatment
discharges into King's Creek. Prior to annexation this system
was serving 226 customers, which includes most of the
developed portion of the Town. Those areas not
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being served were the same areas listed as not being
served by the water system. (See map in Appendix) During normal
operating conditions, the treatment facility was treating at
approximately 50% capacity. With recent completion of annexation,
the Town will add approximately 225 people to the system, bringing -
the total usage at the plant to 82,500 gpd or 68.6% of capacity.
With the Town's relatively slow rate of growth, the current system
should meet the Town's needs during the five-year planning
period.
3. Roads
The 1988 Plan briefly discussed the extensive unimproved and
unpaved roads and roads in disrepair found in Holly Ridge. Based
on information from the Holly Ridge Town Clerk's office, there
presently exist 6.84 miles of paved roads in the Town with 1.86
miles of soil roads and 2.24 miles of unpaved graveled roads for
a total of 10.94 miles of roads. Since completion of the
1988 Plan, Holly Ridge has completed paving a section of Sanders
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on inLormation from the Holly Ridge Town Clerk's office_, there
presently exist 6.84 wiles of paved goads in the Town ;riz1. 1.06
ti=1.?es of soil roads and 2.24-, miles of unpaved graveled roads for
a total of 10.94 miles of -roads. Since completion of the:
1988 Plan, Holly Ridge has completed paving a section of Sanders
Street with plans to pave sections of Dyson Street and GreFn Stre.-at.
In addition to these improvements, the 1989 General Assembly ra-
tified the Highway Bill which will provide additional revenue for
improveme*it and maintenance of munica.pt�', streets. The Le._-;ue of
Muni.cip,alities hay prepared a preliminary analysis of 'Inc Bill and
estimates that the October 1990 distr4l.bution of funds vi:l be over
20% more than current amounts, rising to 25i for the second year
and possibly as high as 50% more by 1997 than current levels.
This increase in Powell Bill -funds should help expedite paving and
repairing of roads in holly Ridge.
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Since completion of the 1988 Plan) a Recreation and Open Space
Flan for 'molly Ridge has been completed. The plan inc'_uce-a a site
play: and general cost estimates for improvements to the e:<9.sting
pa'}= discussed in the Plan. The Plan also recormnended a possible
gr.een:ray system along existing creeks and tributaries that would
help accomplish two thin-- discussed in the 1988 Plan, pro -vide
scr passive recreation opportunities and retain existing wooded
ar!!as in and around Holly Ridge. Readers are directed to thn
1: ' ` Recreation and Open Space flan for morn de-ai.le . r,f ar^,atian .
i>:isting medical facilities discuss_ d in the 1 M; Plan are
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puce. baring preparation of the 1985 nand Use Plan, a Capital
Facilities Plan was bei:lg, prepared whi ob was not addre; sed in the
r'ian• This study indicated that the present wastewater collection
S','8te:A iS OWPDOSed of approximately 25,800 linear 'feet o:
anti R-raVi.t)' Setter mains w-�th approximately 100 manfTCle: ?71C1 2
stations with 6` forcemain The ri?atmsnt facili., i.
t�", C)CIU gallon per day plant with some of t?]e system dating back
to the 1940's with updating in 1985. The system after ��eatr;e:at
discharges into King's Creek. Prior to ;.nnexation this Sy steriI
was serving 226 customers, which include: most of the
dev .,Roped portion of the Torn. TIIOse ar,_as rvt
we —le the same areas listed a : not being
st m (See ma _n Appendix) by he water sy e y p ppF ) Uuz•i.r :vrmal
Gi�E_':tillt conditions, the treatment _'acil.a.t) was t:eat-Ing at
ap :oXiM,ate.l)' 50% Capacity. With recent completion of alitle.xa.t7.on,
t^e Town will add approximately 225 people to the system, bringing
t ;e total usage at the plant to 82, 50C gpd or 68.67:.' of capacity.
' BC— =Use of the numerous leaks in the T7' nls Water systeyj,
the wastewater, system is treating less than the water s•"st-:T;
wbicb will reira'n true u =ti1 the water Svc.
`r:i..__ the Town s rela ,.ivel)' sloe rate th. tb; cut'ien`.. syttel%
8?:t�i:id vieet the j,ot,'o's needs during ttic five-year pla.nt.ing,
pc:"�vd.
The 1988 Plan briefly discussed the extensive unimpro'J;U and
tin-j:a"✓ed roads and ro?dS in di.sT_'epalr found in molly xid..;;e.. Based

Street with plans to pave sections of Dyson Street and Green Street.
In addition to these improvements, the 1989 General Assembly ra-
tified 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 amounts, rising to 25% for the second year
and possibly as high as 50% more by 1997 than current levels.
This increase in Powell 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 site
plan and general cost estimates for improvements to the existing
park discussed in the Plan. The Plan also recommended a possible
greenway system along existing creeks and tributaries 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 Space Plan for detailed information.
Recreation and Open more
5. Medical Services
Existing medical facilities discussed in the 1988 Plan are
still available.
Holly Ridge also has the 911 Emergency Service number
available; however, assistance must come from Jacksonville.
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Holly Ridge_ also has the 911 Emergency Service numbti::
available; however, assistance must come from Jacksonville.
6. 'ior:n lull
Town officials have been discussing the need for a new
Hall for the last several months. Plans are now being prepared
by an arc*.itect to build. a new facility on Dyson Street.

6. Town Hall
Town officials have been discussing the need for a new Town
Hall for the last several months. Plans are now being prepared
by an architect to build a new facility on Dyson Street.
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IV. MWMT PLANS, POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
A. Current Plans
The 1988 Land Use Plan included a brief discussion of the prior
Land Use Plans, Building Code, Subdivision Regulations, Zoning Ordi-
nance and all other 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 are the following:
1. Capital Facilities Plan - Water and Wastewater Systems
This plan provides information on the existing water and
wastewater 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 facili-
ties with recommendations on needed drainage improvements.
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 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
forestry land and land use in the conservation area shown on the
Land Classification Map. Discussion on these issues can be found
in Section V and Section VIII of this Plan Amendment. Current
policies discussed in the 1988 Plan 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.
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Holly Ridge continues to support the Coastal Management Program.
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 plan-
ning 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 state.
natural
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.
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 in-
cluding 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.
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11. Holly Ridge continues to support any efforts to increase the
benefits of tourism for Holly Ridge.
C. Water and Sewer Extension Policy
The Water and Sewer Extension Policy for Holly Ridge was adopted
on April 14, 1987 (see policy in Appendix). There are essentially
three methods by which water and sewer extensions can be accomplished.
1. Petition by residents,
2. Application by property owners, and
3. Action by Board of Commissioners.
In addition, if a project outside the corporate limits requests ex-
tension of water and/or sewer, they must also simultaneously petition
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V. HOLLY RIDGE ISSUES, POLICIES AHD 1EPLEMEIRPATIOA
The 1988 Plan addressed issues and established policy for the follow-
ing 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 necessi-
tated refinement of several policy statements or implementation strategies.
These events include designation of Stump Sound as an Outstanding Resource
Waters (ORW) area, with King's 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 develop-
ment between Holly Ridge and the Intracoastal Waterway. Since 1988 Holly
Ridge has completed a Recreation and Open Space Plan that included recom-
mendations to include existing forested areas along creeks and tributaries
such as Cypress Swamp and King's Creek in a greenway system. Implementation
of this recommendation could help in the implementation of three previous
policies; specifically, preserving forested areas, providing passive re-
creation areas and improving water quality by preserving forested areas
adjacent to existing creeks and tributary areas.
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IA. 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's 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
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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's 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.
B. Recreation
Since 1988, Holly Ridge has completed a Recreation and Open Space
Plan. The Recreation Plan inventoried existing recreational facilities,
outlined minimum acreage and facility standards and provided an outline
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of proposed facilities as established by the Recreation Committee of
Holly Ridge. The Plan also included a site plan and cost estimates
for proposed improvements to the Town's existing 10.0-acre park.
Policy: Holly Ridge officials will continue to work toward im-
provement 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 re-
creation facilities and to implement the 1988 Recreation and Open
Space Plan.
Implementation:
i) Local officials will support a community recreation facility in
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combination with other towns in the area and in cooperation with
Onslow County
the Recreation Program.
ii) Town officials will work with County, State and Federal officials
in obtaining grants to provide more and better recreation facili-
ties.
C. Providing Services for Development
The Town of Holly Ridge desires residential, commercial and some
industrial growth. It recognizes that it must provide the proper
services to accommodate this growth. (See Appendix for Town Policy.)
Policy: The Town's policy is to provide services to development
as needed and as financially feasible.
Implementation:
i) To continue to work on repairing the problem with the storm water
infiltration with the sewer system.
' 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
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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
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The 1988 Land Use Plan included a policy statement that was in
opposition to expansion of Camp Lejeune into the area west of Holly
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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
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into the Holly Ridge area for helicopter training and a weapons firing
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.
E. Future Residential Development
At this time, an 1,800-acre residential development has been proposed.
Approximately 400 acres of this development lie within the planning juris-
diction of the Town of Holly Ridge. Development of this area can provide
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Holly Ridge with housing
additional resources and thereby commercial
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activity which is a primary goal of Holly Ridge. For that reason,
Holly Ridge officials will cooperate with developers in bringing
about this project as long as local officials feel that such develop-
ment will be beneficial to the community. If developed as presently
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being discussed, approximately one -fifth of the development would be
inside either the Town limits or Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdic-
tion of Holly Ridge. Recent discussions on scheduling for the deve-
lopment have included plans for a possible residential development and
golfing school adjacent to Holly Ridge during the planning period and
development along the Intracoastal Waterway also beginning during the
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ten-year planning period.
Policy: Holly Ridge officials will make every reasonable 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.
F. Intergovernmental Coordination
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The Town
will consider planning issues and concerns of adjoining
planning jurisdictions in all planning matters of the Town.
Policy: Holly Ridge Officials will make meaningful attempts to
communicate and settle conflicts with officials in other planning
jurisdictions when policies may be in conflict.
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Impleaentation:
i) Town officials will cooperate to the best extent possible with
outside utility providers.
ii) When planning for the extraterritorial jurisdiction, Town officials
will contact abutting planning jurisdiction officials to determine
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if there is a need for negotiation or collaboration.
iii) The Town will aid in county -wide cooperation by working with
other local governments and service providers on matters relating
to roadways, water and sewer services, solid waste disposal,
' coastal management, and planning activities in general.
VI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public participation opportunities have been provided during the plan-
ning process through the use of a planning questionnaire that was distributed
throughout the Town of Holly Ridge and the planning jurisdiction.
' In addition, all Planning Board meetings and Town Council meetings in
which the Land Use Plan Amendment has been discussed have been open to the
public. (See Appendix for list of public meeting dates.)
Prior to final approval of the Plan, a public hearing will be held to re-
view the plan and give citizens the opportunity to comment on the plan.
fVII. HAZARD IIITIGATION
The Hazard Mitigation section of the 1988 Land Use Plan has remained
unchanged.
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PIII. LAND CLASSIFICATION
The 1988 Holly Ridge Land Use Plan Land Classification Section found
on page 35 included the five recommended land classification categories
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which are Developed, Transition, Community, Rural and Conservation. These
types of classifications have not changed; however, the location for the
Transition areas and Conservation areas have changed on the Amended Land
Classification Map from that shown in the 1988 Plan. The new Land
Classification Map includes the following:
A. Land Classification System
The land classification system recommended in the Land Use Plan-
ning Guidelines (Subchapter 7B) which is part of the State's adminis-
trative code includes the following land classification categories:
1. Land Use
Developed
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Developed areas provide for continued intensive development.
These areas have been and continue to be developed for urban areas
including: 1) residential, 2) commercial, 3) industrial, and
4) institutional. Usually, these uses are served by streets,
water, sewer, and fire
police protection.
2. Transition Land Use
Transition areas provide for future intensive development.
These areas are considered appropriate for urban growth in the
future and should be scheduled for the necessary urban services
as development occurs.
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 .
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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, processing of farm and forest
products, farm and forest services, schools, churches, community
centers, scattered non -farm residences and general stores.
S. Conservation Land Use
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The Conservation class is to provide effective long-term man-
agement and protection of significant, limited, or irreplaceable
areas. Management is needed due to natural, cultural, recreational,
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scenic, or natural productive values of both local and more than
local concern. Activities that would significantly disrupt the
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natural plant and wildlife habitats in these areas would not be
appropriate uses for the Conservation class. While agriculture
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and forestry in as floodplains
may occur certain situations such
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and pocosins, they are to be managed so that the impact on the
environment is minimal.
B. Holly Ridge Land Classification Map
The Holly Ridge Land Classification Map shown in the 1989 Plan
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Update has been amended to show both increased areas of Conservation
and increased areas of Transition. Listed below are the locations and
and recommended guidelines for appropriate use in each land classifi-
cation category (the Revised Land Classification Map for Holly Ridge
is located in the Appendix):
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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
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with the possibility of utility extensions. This area contains
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numerous parcels of land for additional development adjacent to
existing utilities.
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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 Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction. Transi-
new
tion has also been shown along both sides of N.C. 50 from the new
corporate limits to the extraterritorial boundary. The remaining
Transitional area is located along both sides of Sound Road or
S.R. 1538 and east of U.S. 17 and encompasses the portion of the
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1,800-acre residential development proposed by Weyerhaeuser located
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inside the Town's planning jurisdiction. All Transitional areas
have been designated in potential growth areas to allow for exten-
sion of utilities to accommodate future growth in these areas.
3.
Community - The Community land classification is not applicable
to Holly Ridge since this is an incorporated town.
4.
Rural - All remaining areas in the Extraterritorial Planning
Jurisdiction, with the exception of Conservation, have been
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designated Rural. This area consists primarily of forested areas
or open fields.
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5.
Conservation - The Conservation land areas are those Muckalee Loam
and Murville Fine Sand soils found along tributaries on the
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17. Muckalee
east side of U.S. Loam, Murville Fine Sand Soils and
wet soils with a high water table have been included in the Extra-
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territorial planning jurisdiction on the west side of U.S. 17.
The hydric soils found on the west side of U.S. 17 are adjacent
to a large pocossin and for that reason have been included in the
' Conservation classification to protect this sensitive environ-
ment. The Plan Amendment has 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 as recommended in the Holly Ridge Recreation and
Open Space
Plan. These areas are also suitable for low -density
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residential use, forestry or other uses allowed by zoning, health
regulations, flood insurance program and other local, county, State
and federal regulations. The Conservation area west of U.S. 17
also includes Muckalee Loam soils and Murville Fine Sand soils
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and wet high
soils with water tables as outlined on page 26 of the
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Plan Amendment Appendix. Because of the extensive nature of
nearby Pocosins and extensiveness of hydric soils, appropriate
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use would include agriculture, forestry, passive recreation,
and low density residential meeting all local, State and federal
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regulations including flood insurance, CAMA, Corps of Engineers,
and Health Department regulations. Uses specifically not per-
mitted would include the following:
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a. The Town opposes military use in the area other than housing
and recreation.
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b. The Town opposes this use due to the fact that it will
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adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare.
' c. The noise impacts from military use will limit the Town's
' future opportunities for residential growth.
The purpose of the Land Classification Map and text is to pro-
vide a system to guide the direction of future growth for Holly
1 Ridge during the planning period. All final decisions concerning
location of Conservation areas shall be based on field investigation
of conditions.
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Map Unit
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TOWN OF HOLLY RIDGE
WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION POLICY

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I. GENERAL STATEMENT
An adequate supply of potable water is an increasingly
difficult and expensive commodity to provide citizens. The
individual well-being of its residents and the commercial and
industrial vitality of an area indirectly depend upon the
availability of a useable water supply.
Likewise the wastewater treatment system is designed to
treat and dispose sewage in a safe and sanitary means. When
the treatment and disposal is conducted properly, the contamination
of the groundwater supply and the threat of health hazards in
populated areas is minimized.
The Town of Holly Ridge is dedicated to the premise that
our water and sewer systems have been paid for substantially by
the citizens of Holly Ridge and therefore, should be judiciously
used to enhance the well-being of all our citizens.
The Town of Holly Ridge intends to follow a program of
aggressive orderly growth without the over -extension of our
resources which could result in a long-term devastating effect
upon the municipality. The Town intends to comply with its
growth policies and enumerated in the Holly Ridge Land Use
Plan pursuant to the Coastal Area Management Act of 1974.
Furthermore, the Town intends to cooperate with the County
of Onslow where at all possible on any program which will
mutually benefit both governments and their citizens. The
Town will continue to strive to improve all services in all
areas which will compliment our quality of life without endangering
our fiscal responsibility.

II. PLANNING AND EXTENSION OF WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS
The planning and extension of the water and sewer system
shall be accomplished in accordance with the following general
policies:
A. The Town shall be responsible for the maintenance,
operation and control of all water and sewer facilities
when connected to and/or dedicated to the Town.
B. Each developer of land whether subdivided or not shall
be responsible for all costs associated with the extension
of water and sewer service including rights -of -way costs.
C. All water and sewer service extension costs in and to
subdivisions shall be borne by the subdivider in
accordance with Holly Ridge Subdivision Regulations.
D. All water and sewer extension plans and installations
shall meet the specifications of t.he.Town of Holly Ridge.
The Town shall be authorized to inspect at any time the
installation of all water and sewer extensions which are
to be connected to the Town's facilities and all fees
for said inspections shall be borne by the owner or
developer.
E. All water and sewer lines and appurtenances connected to
the Town's facilities shall be dedicated to the Town
and accepted by the Town immediately upon approval
of the same by the Town Engineer.
III. INITIATION OF PROJECTS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
There are three methods by which water and sewer extensions
can be accomplished.
A. On Petition by Residents
(1) Water and/or sewer line extensions may be made upon
receipt of a petition requesting such improvements. The Petition
shall be signed by at least 50% in number of the owners of
property who also own at least 50% of the lineal feet of frontage
of the lands abutting the proposed improvements. One hundred
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assessments against the benefitted property utilizing the
procedures set forth in Chapter 160A, Article 10 of the NC
General Statutes.
(2) The Town of Holly Ridge shall assess 100% of the full
cost of the water and/or sewer improvement against the abutting
property owner. Town property shall be assessed just like any
other property owner. The Town shall adopt from time to time
a maximum price per foot for water and/or sewer lines which shall
be assessed against abutting property. Where the size of the
property exceeds the normal building lot size in a particular
zoning district, the Town may adopt an acreage fee to assess the
benefitted property owner in addition to the front foot rate. In
any event the maximum front foot rate and the acreage fee shall
be applied uniformly to all projects approved by the Board of
Commissioners. These fees shall be in addition to normal tap fees,
usage charges or impact fees which the Town may have already
adopted.
(3) The Town of Holly Ridge by action of the Board of
Commissioners may amend, modify or repeal said maximum
assessment rate and the acreage fee at any time.
(4) All petitions for improvements shall specify that the
assessments shall be paid in three years plus interest to be
determined by the Board of Commissioners.
B. On application by Property Owners
(1) Any property owner; owners or developer desiring to have
water or sanitary sewer services extended to and along any public
street or other public way shall apply in writing to the Town
requesting such water and/or sewer service. The application shall
contain plans in sufficient detail in order to allow the Board
of Commissioners to determine the adequate size of facilities
necessary for the proposed extension.
(2) Upon approval of the extension -plans by the Holly
Ridge Board of Commissioners, the property owner or developer
shall be responsible for providing 100% of the full cost of the
water and/or sewer improvements including all approved pump
stations, lift stations and fire hydrants between the owner's
property and the Town's water and/or sewer system.
(3) If public right-of-way is not available the property
owner or developer shall obtain the necessary rights -of -way
and/or easements in favor of the Town.
(4) All contracts for the installation ofi,iwater and/or
sewer lines and the construction and installation of same shall
be subject to the inspection and approval by the Town of Holly
Ridge and its Engineer and the fee for said inspection shall
be borne by the owner or developer.

C. Action by Board of Commissioners
(1) In the event that the Board of Commissioners of the
Town of Holly Ridge determine that a proposed water and/or
sewer project is both necessary and in the public interest of
the citizens of Holly Ridge, the Town may undertake the proposed
extension of services on its own motion.
(2) In such case no assessments will be levied against
abutting property; however, all owners of property abutting
such improvements shall be required to pay a fee equivalent to
the amount which would have been assessed as a condition to
connecting to said water and/or sewer improvements.
(3) The fee charged shall be a maximum price per front
foot. Where the size of the property exceeds the normal building
lot size in a particular zoning district, the Town may require
the payment of an acreage fee in addition to the maximum front
foot rate.
(4) These fees shall be in addition to the normal tap on
fees and usage charges or impact fees which the Town has already
adopted.
IV. INITIATION OF PROJECTS OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS
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i A. The Town of Holly Ridge may permit extensions of water
and/or sewer service on written request outside the
Town's corporate limits. However, only those areas or
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±! developments which simultaneously with the request for
!I such service agree to petition for annexation (including
satellite annexation) where practical and prior to the
i extension of the service or otherwise enter into a
jj written agreement with the Town for annexation shall be
considered.
IIB. The application for service shall contain a petition from
the applicant requesting annexation or if not practical
a statement setting forth the reasons why annexation
j would not be practical.
II C. The Holly Ridge Board of Commissioners shall have the
authority to waive this requirement when in its opinion,
annexation would not be practical, legally impossible,
or would not be in the best interest of the Town.
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D. The application shall contain written statements
agreeing to the provisions of Section II and III above.
Furthermore, the applicant shall be responsible for
100% of all costs of the improvements, other related
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facilities and rights -of -way necessary to construct
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the lines, and facilities.
V. EXTENSIONS MADE BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY
A.
In the event that the Town of Holly Ridge shall permit
an extension of its water and/or sewer lines at the
request of and expense of any other governmental unit,
including Onslow County, such extensions shall be at
the sole expense of the party requesting the extensions.
Expenses are to include but not be limited to all labor
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and materials, engineering fees, any and all sums
required for rights -of -way and/or easements and any and
all -cost incidental to the extensions.
B.
Upon completion of the water and/or sewer lines, the
improvements shall be dedicated to the Town of Holly
Ridge. Properties served by such water and/or sewer
lines extension shall pay to the governmental unit an
assessment or payment in lieu of assessment as established
by that governmental unit's extension policy. In any
event, the fee collected shall not be less than the
prevailing assessment or payment been had the Town of
Holly Ridge installed the improvements.
VI. OVERSIZED
IMPROVEMENTS/REIMBURSEMENT
A.
When it is in the best interest of the citizens of
Holly Ridge that oversized water and/or sewer lines be
extended from the existing municipal system, the Board
of Commissioners may agree to pay the difference of the
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costs of future areas of construction for such to be
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If any oversized facility is feasible then a reimbursement
agreement shall be entered into between the Town and each
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party installing water and/or sewer. Only those water
and sewer lines, fire hydrants, lift stations and pumping
stations as may be expressly referred to and covered by
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shall be considered.
If B.
The cost of installing all lines on property being
connected to and the cost of installing all lines between
such property being developed and the existing lines of
the Town shall be borne by the owner, developer or
party being so connected.
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Oversize improvement costs subject to reimbursement shall be:
(1) The actual cost of water lines larger than six
iI inches,.sewer lines larger than eight inches, all approved
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fire hydrants, pumping stations and lift stations between
property being developed and the facilities of the Town
and which are so located as to serve other properties.
(2) The cost of lines within property being developed
which will serve other properties and are of a size in
excess of six inches for water and eight inches for sewer
but only to the extent of the extra cost incurred by
installing lines larger than needed to serve the property
itself.
(3) The proportionate cost of lines of any size to
which direct service connections may be made by property
other than those by the initial developer.
0. All reimbursements for oversize improvements costs set
forth in Items VI (C)(1) and VI (C)(2) above shall be
made from water and/or sewer acreage charges collected
by the Town from properties initially or subsequently
served by lines installed under a reimbursement agreement.
Reimbursement costs due from acreage fees under a
oversize improvements agreement shall be paid by the
Town to the developer made during the quarter. All
reimbursement for costs for Item (C)(3) above shall be
made only from appropriate front foot charges.
E. Only actual costs of the lines together with all necessary
fire hydrants, pumping stations and lift stations shall
be included in the calculations of costs subject,.to
reimbursement. No interest on cost pending reimbursement
shall be permitted.
F. No reimbursement of any costs shall be made more than
ten years after the date of acceptance by the Town
of the lines installed under a oversize improvement
agreement.
G. Acreage charges collected from properties served by lines
installed under reimbursement agreement shall be applied
so as to satisfy any claims under the different agreements
in the order in which such agreements were executed.
VII. This ordinance shall have full force and effect from and
after its adoption. ADOPTED this the 14th day of April, 1987.
BY I J 7---v
Howard, Mayor
Ann Odum, Town Clerk

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1. Developer A constructs a 12" water line from the Town
system to the entrance of his subdivision "A" at a cost of
$55,000 under a reimbursement agreement. His subdivision
"A" has 100 acres of land, thus his acreage fee is 100 x $350
or $35,000. This fee, he in effect pays himself and is then
eligible to receive $20,000 in reimbursement from subsequent
developers who make use of the line he has installed.
Developer A installs all lines in his subdivision "A" at
his own expense and without provision for reimbursement from
acreage charges.
2. Developer B decides to develop his property and utilized the
12" line installed by Developer A by extending a 10" line
from the existing 12" line at a cost of $15,000 under a
reimbursement agreement. Like everyone else he installs
all lines in his subdivision at his expense with no
reimbursement. His subdivision "B" has 50 acres and thus
his acreage fee is $17,500 which goes to Developer A.
Developer A has now been reimbursed all but $2,500 for which
he is eligible.
3. Developer C develops 6 acres by connecting to the 12" line
installed by Developer A. His acreage fee is $2,100 all of
which goes to Developer A leaving him $400 to recover.

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4. Developer D develops 40 acres by connecting to the 10"
line installed by Developer B. Since he is developing
40 acres his acreage fee is $14,000 of which $400 goes to
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of $13,600 goes to Developer B leaving him $1,400 to recover.
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!! installed by Developer A for which he has been fully reimbursed
the acreage charges collected would be used for replacement
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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.
ISincerely,
Billy Farmer
Town Administrator
1.
How long have
you lived
in Holly Ridge?
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21. 4 Two years or less
5%/l Five
210 4 Two to five
years
to ten years
53%/10 More than
ten years
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Do you live inside Town
Limits or in the
extraterritorial planning area?
53%/10 Inside Town Limits
47%/9 Extraterritorial
Planning Area
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Do you own or rent the
house you live in?
84%/16 Own 16%/3 Rent
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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%/l 66 or over
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At what rate should Holly Ridge grow in
the future? 16%/3 No growth
5%/l Slow growth 63%/12 Moderate growth
16%/3*Rapid growth
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Do you favor growth in
the following areas?
Industry/Manufacturing
84%/16 Yes
16%/3 No
Conventional housing
74%/14 Yes
26%/5 No
Mobile Homes
47%/9 Yes
42%/8 No
Shopping Center
84%/16 Yes
16%/3 No
Grocery Stores
89%/17 Yes
ll%/2 No
Laundry
63%/12 Yes
32%/6 No
Apartments or Duplexes
79%/15 Yes
16%/3 No
Others (specify)
7.
Please give us your opinion
for
of the following services. (Check one column
each service.)

Administrative Services
Very Good
Good
Adequate
Poor
Very Poor
32%6
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Police Protection
37y 7
Fire Protection
26%/5
26%5
26%5
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Rescue Squad
32%/6
21%4
42%8
Recreation Facilities
5%/l
ll% 2
2
Trash Collection
26%5
167- 3
Water System
16% 3
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Sewer System
ll% 2
Other
8. Do you support plans for expansion of Camp Lejeune into Holly Ridge?
32%/6 Yes 42 jj No 2 fiZL- 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 21Z 4 No 11112 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 11Z/2 No Not Sure
15. What other areas of concern to you would you like to see addressed in the
planning process?

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Holly Ridge Planning Questionnaire
April, 1989
12. What recreation facilities would you like to see provided in Holly Ridge?
YMCA or YWCA
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.
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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.
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13. For what facilities or services would you be willing to pay additional
taxes if necessary to obtain?
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
Better fire and police support
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Fire,
rescue, sewer, streets, water and police
More town supported services
Bowling alley, movie, a nice restaurant
For the size of Holly Ridge, it does not need any new taxes. Just better
management of resources

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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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April 24, 1989
July 25, 1989
August 22, 1989
September 26, 1989
October 10, 1989
April 10, 1990
June 26, 1990
August 14, 1990
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES
LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT
Public Participation Plan, Planning Questionnaire
presented to Planning Board.
Discussed Plan Amendment issues with Planning Board.
Received Planning Questionnaire and tabulated
results.
Discussed Plan Amendment with Planning Board.
Discussed Plan Amendment with Planning Board
Draft Plan presented to Planning Board.
Plan reviewed with Town Council. Chairman of Planning
Board recommended approval of Plan for submittal to
State for review.
Meeting with Town Council to discuss State comments.
Reviewed Plan with Town Council.
Reviewed Plan with Town Council.

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