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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAMA Core Land Use Plan-2008 (2)TOWN. OF, PINE. -KNOLL SHORES',,- CAMACORE LAND USEPLAN, •y � Adopted by, the Pirie Knoll Shores Boardof Commissioners: September 25; 2008 : Certified by the Coastal Resources Commission: November 20', 2008 f • Prepared by. Holland Consulting Planners; Inc. t 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. y a Vi ' � u f - TOWN OF PINE KNOLL SHORES CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PREFACE .............................. .i SECTION I: INTRODUCTION ........................................... 1 SECTION II: HISTORY ............. .. . ........... ......... ......... 2 A. THE BEGINNING....................:...................................2 B. ORGANIZING A TOWN GOVERNMENT .......................... ........... 3 C. TOWN HALL .............. .. ........3 D. VOLUNTEERS ...... .......................4 SECTION III: REGIONAL SETTING ............... ........................ ....... 5 SECTION IV: PINE KNOLL SHORES COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND ASPIRATIONS ....... 8 A. KEY ISSUES/DOMINANT GROWTH -RELATED ISSUES ........... ............. 8 B. PINE KNOLL SHORES COMMUNITY VISION ........ ..................... 9 SECTION V: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING AND EMERGING CONDITIONS ................ 10 A. POPULATION, HOUSING, AND ECONOMY ................................... 10 1. Pine Knoll Shores Permanent Population ............................. 10 a. Pine Knoll Shores Permanent Population ... ... .... ........ 10 b. Population Profile ............:..::..... ................ 11 C. Population Summary ................... ............. .... 14 2. Housing ......................................................15 a. Housing Occupancy and Tenure ............. ................ 15 b. Structure Age ........ ...................... .........15 C. Housing Conditions ......................................... 17 . d. Single- and Multi -Family Units ................................ 17 e. Housing Summary .. .................... ................ 18 3. Employment and Economy ....:.......................... .. .: 19 a. Introduction (General Economic Indicators) ............... 19 'b. Household Income.........................................19 C. Employment/Earnings By Industry ................. ..... . 20 d. Employment Commuting Patterns........... ................ 21 e. Industries................................................22 f. Employment and Economy Summary .......................... 22 .4. Population Projections ............................... ............ 22 B. NATURAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS .......... ...... ....... ............. 23 1. Mapping and Analysis of Natural Features ......................... .. 23 a. Topography/Geology .......... :... ............ .....23 b. Climate ....................... ........24 . C. Flood Zones and Storm Surge ............... _ ............... 24 :d. Man -Made Hazards .................. .. ........... 31 e. Soils ................ ..: .. .. ..................... .......31 f. Water Supply :............ ........................ ...33 Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan -i- TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE g. Fragile Areas ................................... ..........33 i. Estuarine Waters and Shorelines ....................... 34 ii. Public Trust Areas .................................... 34 ill. Coastal Wetlands ...................................... 35 iv. Ocean Beaches and Shorelines ......................... 37 V. Areas of Excessive Slope .............................. 38 vi. Areas of Excessive Erosion ............ ....... ..... 38 vii. Natural Resource Fragile Areas (including Significant Natural Heritage Areas and Protected Lands) .............. 38 h. Areas of Resource Potential ...................... ...... .. 39 i. Regionally Significant Parks ............................ 39 ii. Marinas and Mooring Fields ........................... 39 ill. Floating Homes .. .. ............................ 41 iv. Aquaculture.........................................41 v. Channel Maintenance and Interstate Waterways .......... 41 vi. Marine Resources Water Quality ........................ 41 vii. Primary Nursery Areas and Submerged Aquatic Vegetation . 43. 2. Environmental Composite Map .. ..... ........................... 45 3. Environmental Conditions .. ..................................... 48 a. White Oak River Basin ........................ .... ...... 48 - b. Subbasin 03-05-03 (Hydrologic Unit 03020106) .................. 51 C. Water Treatment Facilities ..... ............... ......... 53 d. Natural Hazards ................... .. .................... 54 e. Natural Resources........... ........... .... ..........55 C. ANALYSIS OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT .............................. 55 1. Existing Land Use ........... .......... ....... .......... ... 551, 2. Land Use Conflicts ............. ..... ..... ....... ........ . 56 a. Encroachment of Residential_ and Urban Type Uses into Forested Areas .......................................... 56 b. Residential Development within Flood Hazard Areas ............. 56 C. High Density Development in Areas with Soils Having Severe Septic Tank Limitations ....... .. ......................... 58 3.. Development Trends .......................................... 58 4. Historical, Cultural, and Scenic Areas ................................ 59 5. Land Use in Relation to Environmental Composite Map ................. 59 6. Land Use Demand Forecast ...... ........................ 60 D. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES/SERVICES ................. 61 1. Transportation.................................................61 2. Health Care ............ ............... .......... ..........61 3. Law Enforcement ............... ........ ................. .. 63 4. Fire/Rescue Services .................................. ...'......63 5. Administration ........ ............ ........................ 64 6. Water System ......... ..................................... .......... 64 7. Sewer System ................. .............. ....... 64 8. Solid Waste ........... ....... ..... ............ .......I....67 9. Schools... ............... .. ............... .............67 10. Recreation .......... .... ..................................68 11. Electric Service ........................... ..................... 68 12. Telephone/Cable Service ..... ............... .......:...........68 13. Wireless Providers .......... ...................... ....:....68 14. High Speed Internet .. .. .......... ........... .. ..... .. 70 15. Stormwater Management . . ... ............................ . 70 Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan -ii- TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE a. Introduction ...... .............................................. 70 b. Existing Drainage Problems ........ ................... 70 C. Water Quality Problems ................ _ :.................. 70 d. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations .............. 72 e: Construction Activities ............... ... ....... ....... 72 f. North Carolina Shoreline Buffering ............................ 72 E LAND SUITABILITY ANALYSIS ............................................. 73 F. CURRENT PLANS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS ........................... 76 1. Town of Pine Knoll Shores Code of Ordinances . . . I. ................. 76 a. Zoning ........:.. .:...........:.... .................76 b. Subdivision Regulations ..................................... 77 C. Stormwater Management Ordinance .......... _ ... ..... .. 77 d. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance ......................... 77 e. Public Waters and Boats Ordinance ........... ... .... .. 79 L Beaches and Dunes Ordinance .. ....................... .. 79 2. NC State Building Code ............... ...... ........... ..... 79 3. Hazard Mitigation Plan .... ......... . .. ...:........:... 80 4. Review of the Pine Knoll Shores 1996 CAMA Land Use Plan .............. 80 SECTION VI: PLAN FOR THE FUTURE ............................................. 90 A. FUTURE DEMANDS .................................. .................90 . 1. Introduction.....................................................90 2. Housing Trends...... ....................... .. ...... ...90 3. Commercial Land Use ................................... .....1.. 91 4. Transportation...................................................91 5. Public Land Use . ............ ................ .................. 91 6. Recreation ........ .... .. ............................ .....92 7. Water System .... .......................... ..................... 92 8. Sewer System ....................... ............. ..... .. 92 9. Administration...................................................93 10. Police Department and Fire/EMS ..................................... 93 11. Stormwater Management ........................................... 93 B. LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS ....... :.. 93 C. POLICIES REGARDING LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT IN AEC'S .............. 96 D. .,LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS ... .................. ......... 96 1. Introduction ................................. .............. ..96 2. Impact of CAMA Land Use Plan Policies on Management Topics ......... 96 E. POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS .............................. ... 97 1. Public Access ................. ..... ......... ............97 2. Land Use Compatibility ............ ......... ............... 99 3. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity .. ................................ 104 4. Natural Hazard Areas .............................................. 107 5. Water Quality .: ............................. . ....... 6 .... 110 6., Local Areas of Concern ................................. ..... 115 F. FUTURE LAND USE.....................................................119 1. Introduction..................................................119 2. Land Use Acreage .................... ...... ... .. ... .. 121 . 3. Future Land Use Designations (Development Criteria) ................. 122 a. Canal ......... ... :........... .. ..... ...:....122 b. Conservation ............................. ..............122 c. Government ..... ... ..... ... .... ............123 Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan -iii- TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE d. Multi-Family...........:.................................123 e. Marina ...........:.. .... ... .... ...........:..... ...... .123 L Mixed Use ....................... ......................124 g. Office and Institutional ....... ......... ........ ........ 124 _ h. Private Conservation ................ .................... 125 i. Public Access ....................................... ...125 j. Recreation (RE-1)......................................... 125 k. Single -Family Residential .................................. 126 1. Utility .....:................................ ..............126 4. Future Land Use in Relation to Zoning ..... ........:........... 126 5. Land Demand Forecast and Carrying Capacity Discussion ............. 128 _ a. Land Demand Forecast ..... .............................. 128 b. Carrying Capacity Discussion ................................ 129 SECTION VII: TOOLS FOR MANAGING DEVELOPMENT ........................... 131 A. GUIDE FOR LAND USE DECISION MAKING ..... ................... .... 131 . B. EXISTING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ................ ....... .. .... 131 C. ADDITIONAL TOOLS .......................................... ....... 131 D. ACTION PLAN/SCHEDULE ............................................... 132 1: Citizen Participation .................................... ...... 132 2. Action Plan/Schedule ......................................... . 132 E., RESOURCE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN/POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF LAND USE PLAN POLICIES ........................ 134 SECTION VIII: HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN .................... .................. 145 TABLES Table 1. Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Population Growth by County and Municipality ..................... ...................... 10 Table 2 Pine Knoll Shores Seasonal Population ............................. 11 Table 3 Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Racial Composition ......... 12 Table 4 Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Age Composition ........... 13 Table 5 Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Educational'Attainment .:.... 14 Table 6 Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Housing Occupancy and Tenure.............. ............ ....................... 15 Table 7 Pine Knoll Shores Housing Structure ............................. 16 Table 8 Pine Knoll Shores Residential Building Permit Activity .............. 17 Table 9 Pine Knoll Shores, Carteret County and North Carolina Housing Conditions................................................... 17 Table 10 Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Units in Structure and Mobile Home Count ..................... ... ............ ...... 18 . Table 11 Pine Knoll Shores, Carteret County and North Carolina Summary of EconomicIndicators ............ ............................. 19 Table 12 Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Household Income ........... . 19 Table 13 Pine Knoll Shores Employment By Industry ..... ................ 20 Table 14 Carteret County and North Carolina Wages by Industry Table 15 Pine Knoll Shores Travel Times to Work .... ...... .............. 21 Table 16 Pine Knoll Shores Permanent and Peak Seasonal Population Forecast 23 Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan _iv- TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Table 17 Pine Knoll Shores Flood Zones in Acres ................ .... .. 27 Table 18 Pine Knoll Shores Storm Surge Inundation Acreage (Fast and Slow Moving Hurricanes) ............................................ 30 Table 19 Pine Knoll Shores Soil Conditions ............................. 33 Table 20 Pine Knoll Shores Coastal Wetlands ................................ 37 Table 21 NC Division of Water Quality Water Body Classifications .. _ ........ _ 42 Table 22 .- Pine Knoll Shores Alphabetical Listing of.Water Bodies .............. 42- Table 23 Pine Knoll Shores Environmental Composite Map Layers ........... 45 Table 24 Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Acreage by Class .........`............ 46 Table 25 White Oak River Basin Population Distribution .................... 48 Table 26 Pine Knoll Shores Registered Animal Operations .................. 49 Table 27 Hydrologic Subdivisions in the White Oak River Basin ............ 51 Table 28 Characteristics of Subbasin 03-05-03 ..... .. ................. 52 Table 29 Use Support Assessment Summary Growing Area E-2 .............. 52 Table 30 Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Acreage within Flood Hazard Areas ...... 54 Table 31 Pine Knoll Shores Existing Land Use Survey ...................... 55 Table 32 Pine Knoll Shores Zoning Classification of Undeveloped Properties ... 58 . Table 33 Pine Knoll Shores Undeveloped Land in Relation to Environmental Composite Analysis (Class I -III) .............. ............... . 60 Table 34 Pine Knoll Shores Residential Land Use Demand Estimates .......... 60 . Table 35 Pine Knoll Shores Package Treatment and Disposal Systems ......... 66 Table 36 Pine Knoll Shores Educational Facilities .......................... 67 Table 37 Pine Knoll Shores Area Private Schools .......................... 67 Table 38 Pine Knoll Shores Land Suitability Analysis Criteria Table ........... 74 Table 39 Pine Knoll Shores Acreage ........................................ 76 Table 40 - Pine Knoll Shores - Zoning . ......:.......... .. ............ 76 Table 41 Pine Knoll Shores Future Land Use Map Acreages .................. 121 Table 42 Future Land Use Plan Compatibility Matrix .... ..... ........... 127 Table 43 Pine Knoll Shores Land Demand Forecast ........................ 129. Table 44 Pine Knoll Shores Water Capacity Use Forecast ................... 129 Table 45 Pine Knoll Shores Policy Analysis Matrix - Land Use Management 135 Topics..................................................... R .. Map 1 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Regional Location Map ................. 6 Map 2 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Street Level Map ...................... 7 Map 3 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Flood Hazard Area .............:....... 26 Map 4A Town of Pine Knoll Shores SLOSH Model Fast Moving Hurricane Storm Surge Inundation .............................. ............. 28 Map 4B Town of Pine Knoll Shores SLOSH Model Slow Moving Hurricane Storm Surge Inundation ...... ........ ............. ....... .. 29 Map 5 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Soil Classification ...................... 32 Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan -v- TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Map 6 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Areas of Environmental Concern: Wetlands 36 Map 7 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Significant Natural Heritage Areas and Protected Lands ............................................. 40 Map 8 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Water Quality and Primary Nursery Areas 44 Map 9 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Environmental Composite Map .......... 47 Map 10 North Carolina River Basins and Subbasins ....................... 50' Map 11 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Existing Land Use . ................ . 57 Map 12 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Existing Municipal Infrastructure ......... 65 Map 13 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Beach Access Sites ..................... . 69 Map 14 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Areas of Stormwater Concern ............. 71 Map 15 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Land Suitability Analysis :............... 75 Map 16 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Zoning Classification ................... 78 Map 17 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Future Land Use Map ................... 120 FIGURES Figure1 Original Town Hall ........................................... . 3 Figure 2 Current Town Hall ............................................ 4 CHARTS Graph 1 Pine Knoll Shores Age Composition ............................. 13 Graph 2 Pine Knoll Shores Year Structure Built (Residential) ................. 16 APPENDICES Appendix I Town of Pine Knoll Shores Citizen Participation Plan Appendix II Town of Pine Knoll Shores CAMA Land Use Plan Property Owners Survey Results Appendix III Levels of Service (LOS) Appendix IV Hazard Mitigation Plan Mitigation Strategies and Policies Appendix V Policy/Implementing Action Definitions of Common Terms Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan -vi- TABLE OF CONTENTS MATRIX OF REQUIRED ELEMENTS ELEMENT CAMA CORE LAND USE ELEMENT DISCUSSED (a) Organization of the Plan page i and 1 (b) Community Concerns and Aspirations (1) Significant Existing and Emerging Conditions page 8 (2) Key Issues page 8 (3) A Community Vision page 9 (c) Analysis of Existing and Emerging Conditions pages 10-14 (1) Population, Housing, and Economy (A) Population: (i) Permanent population growth trends using data from the two most recent decennial Censuses; (ii) Current permanent and seasonal population estimates; (iii) Key population characteristics; (iv) Age; and (v) Income (B) Housing Stock: pages 15-18 (i) Estimate of current housing stock, including permanent and seasonal units, tenure, and types of units (single- family, multi -family, and manufactured); and (ii) Building permits issued for single-family, multi -family, and manufactured homes since last plan update (C) Local Economy pages 19-22 (D) Projections pages 22-23 (2) Natural Systems Analysis pages 23-44 (A) Mapping and Analysis of Natural Features (i) Area_ s of Environmental Concern (AECs); (ii) Soil characteristics, including limitations for septic tanks, erodibility, and other factors related to development; (iii) Environmental Management Commission water quality classifications and related use support designations, and 'Division of Environmental Health shellfish growing areas and water quality conditions; (iv) Flood and other natural hazard areas; (v) Storm surge areas; (vi) Non -coastal wetlands including forested wetlands, shrub - scrub wetlands, and freshwater marshes; (vii) Water supply watersheds or wellhead protection areas; (viii) Primary nursery areas, where mapped; (ix) Environmentally fragile areas; and (x) - Additional natural features or conditions identified by the local -government. (B) Composite Map of Environmental Conditions: pages 45-47 (i) . Class I (ii) Class II (iii) Class III Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan -vii- TABLE OF CONTENTS ELEMENT CAMA CORE LAND USE ELEMENT DISCUSSED (C) Environmental Conditions pages 48-55 (i) Water Quality: (I) Status and changes of surface water quality, including impaired streams from the most recent NC Division of water Quality Basinwide Water Quality Plans, 303(d) List and other comparable data; (II) Current situation and trends on permanent and temporary closures of shellfishing waters as determined by the Report of Sanitary Survey by the Shellfish Sanitation Section of the NC Division of Environmental Health; (III) Areas experiencing chronic wastewater treatment system malfunctions; and (IV) Areas with water quality or public health problems related to non -point source pollution (ii) Natural Hazards: (I) Areas subject to storm hazards such as recurrent flooding, storm surges, and high winds; (II) Areas experiencing significant shoreline erosion as evidenced by the presence of _threatened structures or public facilities; and (III) Where data is available, estimates of public and private damage resulting from floods and wind that has occurred since the last plan update (iii). Natural Resources: (I) Environmentally fragile areas or areas where resource functions may be impacted as a result of development; and (II) Areas containing potentially valuable natural . resources (3) . Analysis of Land Use and Development pages 55-60 (A) A map of land including the following: residential, page 57 commercial, industrial, institutional, public, dedicated open space, agriculture, forestry, confined animal feeding operations, and undeveloped; (B) . The land use analysis shall including the following: pages 55-58 (i) Table that shows estimates of the land area allocated to each land use; (ii) . Description of any land use conflicts; (iii) Description of any land use -water quality conflicts; (iv) Description of development trends using indicators; and (v) Location of areas expected to experience development during the five years following plan certification by the CRC and a description of any potential conflicts with Class II or Class III land identified in the natural systems analysis (C) Historic, cultural, and scenic areas designated by a state or page 59 federal agency or by local government Projections of future land needs paqes 58-60 Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan -viii- TABLE OF CONTENTS - ELEMENT CAMA CORE LAND USE ELEMENT DISCUSSED (4) Analysis of Community Facilities (A) Public and Private Water Supply and Wastewater Systems pages 64-66 (B) Transportation Systems page 61 (C) Stormwater Systems pages 70-73 (D) Other Facilities pages 61-69 (5) Land Suitability Analysis pages 73-76 (A) Water quality; (B) Land Classes I, II, and III summary environmental analysis; (C) Proximity to existing developed areas and compatibility with existing land uses; (D) Potential impacts of development on areas and sites designated by local historic commission or the NC . Department of Cultural Resources as historic, culturally significant; or scenic; (E) Land use and development requirements of local development regulations, CAMA Use Standards and other, . applicable state regulations, and applicable federal regulations; and (F) Availability of community facilities, including water, sewer, stormwater, and transportation (6) Review of Current CAMA Land Use Plan pages 76-89 (A) Consistency of existing land use and development ordinances with current CAMA Land Use Plan policies; (B) •Adoption of the land use plan's implementation measures by the governing body; and (C) Efficacy of current policies in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems (d) Plan for the Future pages 90-93 (1) Land Use and Development Goals: (A) Community concerns and aspirations identified at the beginning of the planning process; (B) Needs and opportunities identified in the analysis of existing and emerging conditions (2) Policies: pages 93- (A) Shall be consistent with the goals of the CAMA, shall address 119 the CRC management topics for land use plans, and comply with all state and federal rules; . (B) Shall contain a description of the type and extent of analysis completed to determine the impact of CAMA Land Use Plan policies on the management topics, a description of both positive and negative impacts of the land use plan policies on the management topics, and a description of the policies, methods, programs, and processes to mitigate any negative impacts on applicable management topics; (C) Shall contain a clear statement that the governing body either accepts state and federal law regarding land uses and development in AECs or, that the local government's policies exceed the requirements of state and federal agencies. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan -ix- TABLE OF CONTENTS ELEMENT CAMA CORE LAND USE ELEMENT DISCUSSED (3) Land Use Plan Management Topics. (A) Public Access page 97-99 (B) Land Use Compatibility page 99-104 (C) Infrastructure Carrying Capacity page 104- 107 (D) Natural Hazard Areas page 107- 109 (E) Water Quality page 110- 115 (F) Local Areas of Concern page 115- 118 (4) Future Land Use Map pages 119- (A) 14-digit hydrological units encompassed by the planning 130 area; (B) Areas and locations planned for conservation or open space and a description of compatible land use and activities; (C) Areas and locations planned for future growth and development with descriptions of the.followmg characteristics: (i) Predominant and supporting land uses that are encouraged in each area; (ii) Overall density and development intensity planned for each area; (iii) Infrastructure required to support planned development in each area (D) Areas in existing developed areas for infill, preservation, -and redevelopment; (E) Existing and planned infrastructure, including major roads, water, and sewer In addition, the plan shall include an estimate of the cost of any page 92 and community facilities or services that shall be extended or 128-130 developed. The amount of land allocated to various uses shall be calculated and compared to the projection of land needs. The amount of land area thus allocated to various uses may not exceed projected needs as delineated in Part (c)(3)(A)(iv) - Projection of Future Land Needs. (e) Tools for Managing Development pages 131- (1) Guide for Land Use Decision-Maldng 144 (2) Existing Development Program (3) Additional Tools. (A) Ordinances: (i) Amendments or adjustments in existing development codes required for consistency with the plan; (ii) New ordinances or codes to be developed (B) Capital Improvements Program. (C) Acquisition Program (D) Specific Projects to Reach Goals 4 Action Plan/Schedule Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan -x- TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE While the preparation of a comprehensive plan is required by the Coastal Area Management Act, there are broader and. equally important reasons to engage in the planning process. Basically, planning begins with understanding your community and its people and learning how to care for them. Local government plans and planning affect people's lives. Tough choices must be made about the natural, manmade, and financial resources in the community. The town's budget should be compared to the plan to ensure that public money will be spent in accordance with the community's goals and objectives. The planning process also serves to educate us about ourselves, our attitudes towards others, and our willingness to share a sense of community. Planning is often promoted as a means of community decision -making through public participation. But planning also may involve conflict and friction because it may divide us into opposing groups. Some conflict in the planning process is good: It stimulates us to think and reminds us of the need to understand and tolerate, and even support, the opinions of others. A town should not undertake the preparation of a land use plan without understanding that a -plan should be: 1. Comprehensive insetting goals and objectives for all aspects of the community. 2. Part of a continuous planning process that is timely and responsive to the needs and desires of the community. 3. The legal basis for land use regulations and a guide for a capital improvements plan for town budgeting. Once the plan is prepared, the town must realize that the plan is not the end of the process. The town must continuously work at accomplishing plan implementation and establishing an effective planning program. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores must view the preparation of this document as the first step in a continually evolving process. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan i PREFACE SECTION I: INTRODUCTION The Fiscal Years 2004/2005 - 2008/2009 Core CAMA Land Use Plan is prepared in accordance with. the requirements of the North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). Specifically, this document complies with Subchapter 7B, "CAMA Land Use. Planning Requirements, of the North Carolina Administrative Code, as amended August 1, 2002. The Subchapter 7B guidelines provide that each of the twenty coastal counties and the municipalities within those counties prepare and - adopt a Core CAMA Land Use Plan . (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan") that meets the planning requirements adopted by the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC). If a county chooses not to prepare a plan, the guidelines specify that the CRC will prepare and adopt a CAMA Land Use Plan for that county and the municipalities in the county which choose not to prepare their own plan. Municipalities not preparing their own plan will be included in the plan for the county in which the municipality is located. In general, Subchapter 7B requires that a plan include analysis of existing and emerging conditions, a plan for the future including specific land use/development goals/policies, and tools for managing development. The management tools must specify the actions which the Town of Pine Knoll Shores will take to ensure implementation of this plan. At the beginning of the preparation of this document, the Town of Pine Knoll Shores adopted a Citizen Participation Plan which is intended to ensure. that all interested citizens have an opportunity to participate in the development of this plan through both oral and written comments. A copy of the Citizen Participation Plan is included as Appendix I. Following. adoption of the plan by the Pine Knoll Shores Board of Commissioners, it was submitted to the CRC for certification. Certification of the planwas achieved on November 20, 2008. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 1 SECTION I SECTION II: HISTORY The following history of Pine KnollShores, North Carolina, is a compilation of excerpts from The Story of Pine Knoll Shores by Authors Mary Korff, Ken Hanan and Art Browne of the original work by Ken Haller. It is an excellent summary and has been utilized verbatim as it appears on the Town's website. A. THE BEGINNING The story of Pine KnollShores as we know it, begins withAlice Hoffman, who bought substantial acreage on Bogue Banks (known then as "Isle of the Pines") in 1918. She made her home here, off and on, until her death in 1953. The property was then willed to her niece, Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and her four children. It was these Roosevelts who envisioned the development of the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. To carry this out, they engaged a nationally known management consultant firm and later a prominent local engineering firm. Together they came up with a plan which not only set up the physical structure of the Town, but also established a long range plan, allowing each stage of development to gel before the next stage was begun.. Throughout this development the Roosevelts stood by to assist and encourage those who came to carry it out, as we shall see. Early builders began in the easternmost section of the Town, constructing mostly vacation homes. By 1964, lots, were selling for $1,150 to $1,600. The first three motels, the Atlantis Lodge, the Sea Hawk, and the JohnYancey (later the Royal Pavillion), went up on the oceanfront during this period. The Roosevelts began to notice that this new community had appeal for permanent residents as well. It was time to draw up covenants to regulate its growth. With the further development of the central area, a homeowners association was established known as Pine Knoll Association, Inc.. This became the organization responsible for maintaining streets, parks, and waterways; providing utilities such as water; and enforcing building standards. Later the eastern section would also form an association called PIKSCO. These associations eventually worked together to incorporate the Town. With these Homeowners' Associations began the tradition of volunteerism so much a part of the development of Pine Knoll Shores and which still exists today. The Town had attracted prominent citizens of the area and retirees from outlying areas who contributed their talents honed in the professions, business, government, and the military.They gave generously of their services. Nor were their services confined to their expertise. The Shoreline, the Town newsletter, was conceived and published by its co-editors, a housewife and a former librarian. Former corporate vice presidents could be seen helping to clear and maintain public areas, repairing potholes and building docks, to name but a few examples. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 2 SECTION H Another very important influence of the Homeowners' Associations was, and continues to be, their emphasis on residential growth as opposed to commercial development. Farsighted planning by the Roosevelts' representatives had designated park areas, areas to be kept natural, those to be developed commercially, and those to be held to single-family dwellings. Major emphasis of these associations, and later the incorporated Town, was to be on Pine Knoll Shores as a residential community ... and so it has remained. B. ORGANIZING A TOWN GOVERNMENT By the close of the'60s, as the Roosevelts began to bow out, the first Homeowners' Associations assumed responsibility for many Town functions. By the early 1970s they were recommending incorporation. In January 1972, a public meeting was arranged at which a representative of the North Carolina League of Municipalities discussed the advantages of incorporation. As a result of the meeting, a steering committee of nine volunteers, broadly representative of all sections of the area then subdivided, was formed to study all aspects of the proposal to incorporate. In June the committee reported its findings, and had also prepared a draft of a proposed charter of incorporation. A second public meeting was held. Most residents were receptive to the plan.. Thus, the committee contacted Carteret County's representative in the North, Carolina General Assembly, submitted the proposed charter and requested that the proposal be presented for enactment. The General Assembly responded by ratifying the charter on Apri125, 1973. Pine KnollShores was now officially The Town of Pine Knoll Shores! C. TOWN HALL Upon incorporation, one of the most immediate problems facing the new Town was to find quarters in which to'conduct its business. This problem was solved when. the owners of the Atlantis Lodge offered a small office space for the Town Clerk and use of a large recreation room for public meetings. Need for a .larger and more permanent office space, however, soon became apparent.. The solution came when the, Roosevelts gave the Town the little house (formerly a part of Mrs. Hoffman's home). that was then the office for the Roosevelts' . resident manager. In July 1974, the house was moved to a 25-acre plot on Pine Knoll Boulevard donated by the Roosevelts as a Town Hall site. The Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club, already well organized, provided the landscaping. . Figure 1: Original Town Hall Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 3 SECTION II This building served for the next five years until the present structure was completed. Serious consideration of the need for a larger and more adequate Town Hall began as early as 1976. One of the major considerations was the desire for the Townes own fire department y. and a space to house its equipment when acquired. xa Planning, in conjunction with the architect, t='tNw continued until May 1978, when bids for. _ construction were accepted. Still another year went by before the building was completed and fire and rescue vehicles �+ acquired. When the move to .the new building had been accomplished by May � -* s 1979, there was a joyful official openings r f4 <- ceremony celebrating the zesult of years of planning and effort. Figure 2: Current Town Hall D. VOLUNTEERS Critical to the evolution of this community as it is today has been the contribution of the hundreds of dedicated volunteers who have given so freely of their time and talents. In the years leading up to incorporation, but especially in the years since that time, the spirit of . volunteerism has been a hallmark of the. Town. Counted among the hundreds of unpaid volunteers . are those who have served as firefighters, emergency medical personnel, emergency management staff, members of the boards, commissions, committees, and mayors. Because of these caring, involved townspeople, a distinctive community has been created which today offers many advantages to its residents. Among these are one of the lowest tax rates of any incorporated towns in this part of the state. Our residents also have the comfort and security of a first class, well -trained and equipped combined group of paid employees and volunteers serving as fire, EMS and emergency management personnel, ready to respond immediately to nearly every type of disaster. Less tangible but just as beneficial is the ambience created throughout the Town by the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. This makes Pine Knoll Shores a community in the truest sense of the word! SECTION III: REGIONAL SETTING The Town of Pine Knoll Shores is centrally located on Bogue Banks in south central Carteret County. Pine Knoll.Shores is located between Atlantic Beach to the east and Indian Beach to the west. North Carolina Highway 58 is the main thoroughfare running the length of the Town's corporate limits. This highway connects all of the beach communities along Bogue Banks. Maps 1 and 2 provide an overview of the Town's regional location, as well as a detailed street level map which indicates the location of the Town's street rights -of -way. Pine Knoll Shores is also centrally located for access by residents of several large urban centers throughout.the state's Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions. For this reason, the Town is a desirable tourist destination. The following summarizes the distance in miles to several major urban centers in close proximity to the Town of Pine Knoll Shores: Beaufort (10 miles), Morehead City (6 miles), New Bern (41 miles), Jacksonville (29 miles), Greenville (83 miles), Rocky Mount (128 miles), Raleigh (146 miles), and Wilmington (81.miles). MAP 1 N NNI E Pine Knoll Shores S\ Carteret County, North Carolina Regional Location UPageOc Consulting planners, Inc. 6 0 1�i 0 s Legend CDPine Knoll Shores Town Limits Indian Beach Town Limits Atlantic Beach Town Limits r Maritime Forest Reserve (Conservation Area) Hydrology J nf� Si OJ , r kjr c r c u-° - 6 _ d _ ATLANTIC OCEAN Feet 0 1,000 2,000 4,000 6,000 `l o h A . Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan The preparation of this map 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. olcp Consulting Planners, Inc. Street Level Page 7 SECTION IV: PINE KNOLL SHORES COMMUNPI'Y CONCERNS AND ASPIRATIONS A. KEY ISSUES/DOMINANT GROWTH -RELATED ISSUES It is very useful for a community to determine the key concerns and growth -related issues at the beginning of the planning process. In order to solicit input from Pine Knoll Shores citizens, an issues identification meeting was held on November 11, 2004. Approximately 30 Town residents attended this work session. The 1,600+ citizens of Pine Knoll Shores were notified of this meeting via normal open meeting procedures. At this meeting, an open floor discussion was held regarding issues that Town residents feel will have a significant impact on the future of Pine Knoll Shores. The list provided below is a ranking of the issues identified at this meeting.. During the course of this meeting, all issues identified were listed. Subsequent to the discussion portion of the meeting, all attendees were asked to vote on what they felt were the most significant concerns or issues listed. There are several issues whose rank is tied, due to receiving the same number of votes. RANK ISSUE SCORE 1 Maintain strict residential zoning restrictions 13 2 Develop a recreational facility (indoor - senior)/Address issue of providing youth recreational facilities (multi -use) 12 3 Phase in underground utilities 11 3. Solve problems involved with water system (purchase and/or improvements) 11* 3 Develop long term plan for beach renourishment 20-30 years l l* 3 Maintain the canal 11 4 Preserve the maritime forest 10* 4 Identify strategy for use and preservation of Roosevelt natural area 10* 5 Address stormwater management issues 9* 5 Maintain housing standards 9* 6 Address traffic issues along Highway 58 8* 6 Determine a proper use for Roosevelt tract (10 acre) to be gifted to the Town 8* 7 Recognize need for- ongoing beach renourishment 7 8 Encourage redevelopment 6* 8 Develop additional access into the canal (ingress/egress) to Intracoastal Waterway 6* 8 Identify central storage area for recreational vehicles (boats, Rvs) 6* 9 Install a central sewer system 5* 9 Take status quo approach to traffic issue 5* 10 Oppose third right-of-way access proposed for the middle of Bogue Banks 4 11 Identify ways to make the Town more senior friendly 3 12 Develop improved Town signage at entrances 2* 12 Address the issue of demographic shift (housing occupancy) 2* 12 Develop recreational programs (Town -sponsored) 2* 13 Develop a storm (hurricane) shelter 1* 13 Recycle stormwater 1* 13 Provide adequate parking at beach access sites to comply with section 933 standards 1* 14 Identify potential sites for sewer system infrastructure 0* 15 Address sewer need for commercial operations along Highway 58 0* 16 D elop Town -wide bicycle paths 0* *Indicates a tie score. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 8 SECTION IV Additionally, a land use plan survey was mailed to 1,975 (617 in -Town; 1,358 absentee) ✓ property owners. A total of 959 (333 in -Town; 626 absentee) completed questionnaires were received. See Appendix II for a comparison of these results as well as the tabulation of additional questions from the property owners survey. B.. PINE KNOLL SHORES COMMUNITY VISION To the fullest extent possible, Pine Knoll Shores will strive to maintain a community dedicated to preserving its diverse forestlands, Roosevelt Natural Area, wetlands, marine life, and native wildlife while'at the same time offering its citizens a quiet, respectable, . predominantly single-family community. Residential areas will be strictly preserved and protected.. Population growth should continue at a moderate growth rate. Commercial development will be limited and not allowed to infringe upon non-commercial. land uses. Pine Knoll Shores will con tin ue-to be a community in which the best possible services are provided to its citizens at the most reasonable cost. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 9 SECTION IV SECTION V: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING AND EMERGING CONDITIONS A. POPULATION, HOUSING, AND ECONOMY 1. Pine Knoll Shores Permanent Population f a. Pine Knoll Shores Permanent Population . The permanent population within Pine Knoll Shores has increased substantially since the Town's incorporation. Overall the Town has experienced a growth rate of 131.6 % since the 1980 Census was released. The 1980 Census was the first census in which Pine Knoll Shores was reported since the Town was incorporated in 1973. A 1970 figure for total population was backdated for Census purposes; however, this figure was based on estimates. Subsequent to experiencing a huge in -migration of 714 persons between 1980 and 1990 for a growth rate of 110.5%, the Town saw a more modest increase of 164 individuals for a growth rate of 12.1 % between the years 1990 and 2000.. Since 1980, Pine Knoll Shores has experienced the second highest growth rate of any Town in Carteret County. Emerald Isle has experienced the -most rapid growth by far, with a 303.2% growth rate from 1980 to 2000. A detailed breakdown of population growth throughout Carteret County is provided in Table 1. Table 1. Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Population Growth by County.and Municipality Overall Municipality 1980 1990 2000 '80 to'90 '90 to'00 '80 to'00 Atlantic Beach 941 . 1,938 1,781 106.0% -8.1% 89.3% Beaufort 3,826 3,808 3,771 -0.5% -1.0% -1.4% Cape Carteret 944 1,008 1,214 6.8% 20.4% 28.6% Cedar Point* 0 628 929 628.0% 47.9% 47.9% Emerald Isle 865 2,434 3,488 181.4% 43.3% 303.2% Indian Beach 154 153 95 -0.6% -37.9% -38.3% Morehead City 4,359 6,046. 7,691 38.7% 27.2% 76.4% Newport 1,883 2,516. 3,349 33.6% 33.1% 77.9% Pine Knoll Shores 646 1,360 1,524 110.5% 12.1% 131.6% Total Municipalities 13,618 19,891 23,842 46.1% 19.9% 74.9% Total Unincorporated 27,574 .32,662 35,537 18.5% 8.8% 28.9% Areas Total County 41,192 52,553 59,379 27.6% 13.0% 44.1% * Cedar Point was incorporated in 1988, therefore census data is not available prior to 1990. Source: US Census Bureau. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 10 SECTION-V Peak seasonal population can be defined as the total number of overnight visitors in the Town of Pine Knoll Shores on the busiest day of the year, which typically occurs on holiday weekends such as the Fourth of July and Labor Day. The estimate provided below is based upon a study conducted by Paul D. Tschetter in 1988 in conjunction with East Carolina. University. This study was aimed at addressing seasonal population in the Albemarle -Pamlico region. A summary of estimated persons per unit for different types of lodging units and residences were provided in the study. Table 2 is a breakdown of how these estimates were calculated. The private housing units figure was taken from the US Census and accounts for all of the vacant housing units within Pine Knoll Shores. These units are comprised of both single- family and multi -family units. Table 2. Pine Knoll Shores Seasonal Population, 2004 Housing Type Number of Units Persons Per Unit Seasonal Population Motel/Hotel 569 4.00 2,276 Campsites . 0 3.50 0 Marina Boat Slips 0 3.25 0 . Public Beach Access Visitors 118 3.00 354 NC Aquarium Visitors 1 4,000.00* 4,000 Private Housing Units 900 5.00 4,500 Total 1,469 11,130 Permanent Population 1,524 Peak Seasonal Population 11,130 Total Peak Population 12,654 *NC Aquarium Visitors figure is current as of July, 2008. Source: 2000 US Census and Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. b. Population Profile Table 3 summarizes the racial composition for. Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County from 1980 to 2000. An overwhelming majority of the population in Pine Knoll Shores is Caucasian. Caucasians comprise 99.1 % of the Town's population based on the 2000 US Census. Only, 13_of the Town's 1,524 person permanent population is made up of minorities, which makes up less than one percent (0.9%) of the total population. This racial composition . has been very consistent. since the Town's incorporation. The contrast of male residents to female residents is split fairly even making.47.6% and 52.4% of the population, respectively. . Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 11 SECTION V Table 3. Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Racial Composition, 1970-2000 Pine Knoll Shores Carteret County Total Percentage Total Percentage 1980 Population* 658 100.0% 41,902 100.0% Caucasian .655 99.5% 36,955 89.9% African American 0 0.0% 3,857 9.4% Other 3, 0.5% 280 0.7% 1990 Population** 1,367 100.0% 52,556 100.0% White 1,360 99.5% 47,445 90.3% Black 0 0.0% 4,385 8.3% Asian or Pacific Islander 5 0.4% 293 0.6% American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 2 0.1 % 269 0.5% Other 0 0.0% 164 0.3% 2000 Population*** 1,524 100.0% 59,383 100.0% White 1,511 99.1% 53,443 90.0% Black or African American 1 0.1 % 4,191 . 7.1 % Asian or Pacific Islander 3 0.2% 282 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native . 2 0.1 % 341 0.6% Some Other Race 1 0.1% 392 0.7% : Two or More Races 6 0.4% 734 1.2% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)**** 16 N/A 929 . N/A Male 725 47.6% 29,041 48.9% Female 799 52.4% 30,342 51.1% *Racial breakdown available for the 1980 Census. **Racial breakdown available for the 1990 Census. ***Racial breakdown available for the 2000 Census. ****In the 2000 Census, the Hispanic race was not considered an ethnic group. However, this is the number of individuals who reported being of Hispanic origin. Source: 2000 US Census. The population within Pine Knoll Shores is comprised primarily of an older population base. According to the 2000 Census, only 5.4% of the population is under the age of fifteen, compared to 16.7% for Carteret County overall. When comparing the 1990 and 2000 Census figures, it appears that the population of the Town is aging. The retired population between the two census reports increased by 11.5%, with an increase of 225 individuals over the age of 65. This shift can be attributed to the aging of the existing population, as well as in -migration . of retired age individuals. The worldng age population within the Town compares quite favorably to the county in that 51.8% of the population is considered worldng age, compared to 66.0% for the county. overall.. Table 4 on the following page provides an overall summary, of age composition for both the 1990 and 2000 Census years. Graph 1 depicts the Town's age composition for 2000. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 12 SECTION V Table 4. Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Age Composition, 1990 and 2000 Pine Knoll Shores Carteret County 1990 % of 2000 % of 1990 Total Total 2000 Total Total 2000 % of Total -' 0 to 14 years 123- 9.0% 83 5.4% 16.7% 15 to 34 years 197 14.4% 115 7.5% 21.9% 35 to 54 years 326 23.8% 342 22.4% 31.5% 55 to 64 years 295 21.6% - 333 21.9% 12.7%. 65 to 74 years 330 24.1% 408 26.8% 10.1% 75 and over 96 7.0% 243 15.9% 7.1 % Total population 1,367 100.0% 1,524 100.0% 100.0% Median Age N/A 61.8 42.3 School Age Population (5-18) 128 9.4% 104 6.8% 17.7% Worldng Age Population (16-64) 800 58.5% 790 51.8% 66.0% Elderly Population (65+) 426 31.2% 651 42.7% 17.2% Source: 2000 US Census. Graph 1. Pine Knoll Shores Age Composition, 2000 5.4% 1G Oe% - w e•ei 26.6% 22.4% 21.9% ® 0 to 14 years p 15 to 34 years p 35 to 54 years N 55 to 64 years p 65 to 74 years ❑ 75 and over. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 13 SECTION V The educational attainment for Pine Knoll Shores residents .is quite high. An overwhelming majority (96.9%) have a high school education, while approximately 48.1% reported having a bachelor's degree or higher. Additionally, 18.9% of the permanent population have received their graduate or professional degrees compared to 6.7% for Carteret County overall. Table 5 provides a comprehensive breakdown of educational attainment for permanent residents over 25 years of age for Pine Knoll Shores as well as Carteret County. Table 5. Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Educational Attainment, 2000, Based on Persons 25 Years and Over Pine Knoll Shores Carteret County Total % of Total % of Total Less than 9' grade 11 0.8% 5.1% Ninth to twelfth grade, no diploma 30 . 2.2% : 12.8% High school graduate 235 17.2% 29.6% _ . Some college, no degree 335 . 24.6% 25.7% Associate degree 96 7.0% 6.9% Bachelor's degree 398 29.2% 13.1% , Graduate/Professional degree 258 18.9% 6.7% Total population 25 years and over 1,363. 100.0% 100.0% Percent High School Graduate or higher 96.9% Percent Bachelor's degree or higher 48.1 Source: 2000 US Census. c., Population Summary ► Pine Knoll Shores is the second fastest growing municipality in Carteret County following the Town of Emerald Isle. ► The Pine Knoll Shores permanent population increased by 131.6% since 1980. ► It is estimated that the Town's peak seasonal population is approximately 12,654 persons. ► . According to the 2000 US Census, 96.9% of Pine Knoll Shores residents have a high school degree, while 48.1 % reported having a bachelor's degree or higher. ► The minority population in Pine Knoll Shores is less than one percent (0.9%). ► Between the years of 1990 and 2000, the retired age population (65+) increased by 11.5%. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 14 SECTION V 2. Housinct a. Housing Occupancy and Tenure Housing occupancy within the Town of Pine Knoll Shores is comprised predominantly of vacant structures. According to the 2000 US Census, 1,286 structures or 62.5% of the Town's total housing units were determined to be vacant. This large number of vacant housing units is made almost entirely (98.4%) of residences intended for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. Of the 771 housing units that are occupied, 90.8% are owner -occupied. The . number of occupied dwelling units has decreased since the 1990 Census, dropping by 4.1 %. Table 6 provides an overview of housing occupancy and tenure for Pine Knoll Shores, as well as Carteret County overall. Table 6. Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Housing Occupancy and Tenure, 1990 and 2006 Total Housing Units Vacant: For rent* For sale only* Rented or sold, not occupied* For seasonal, recreational or occasional use* For migrant workers* Other vacant* Occupied: Owner -occupied** Renter -occupied** Pine Knoll Shores 1990 2000 Total % of Total Total % of Total Carteret County 2000 % of Total 1,542 100.0% 2,057 100.0% 100.0% 900 58.4% 1,286 62.5% 38.4% 14 1.6% 6 6.5% 5.4% 8 0.9% 12 0.9% 2.9% 6 0.7% 0 0.0% 2.2% 868 96.4% 1,266 98.4% 86.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.1% 4 0.4% 2 0.2% 3.4% 642 41.6% 771 37.5% 61.6% 530 82.6% 700 90.8% 76.6% 112 17.4% 71 9.2% 23.4% *Indicates breakdown of vacant household types. . **Indicates breakdown of occupied household types. Source: US Census Bureau. b. Structure Age For all housing structures within Pine Knoll Shores, the median -year for construction is 1989. This establishes the fact that an overwhelming majority of the residential structures within Pine Knoll Shores are of fairly new construction. Additionally, 83.6 % of the housing units within Pine Knoll Shores have been constructed since 1980. Development has tapered off substantially since the rapid growth between 1980 to 1994 during which 1,391 structures or 67.6% of the Town's overall housing stock was constructed. The tables below detail the overall residential construction activity dating back to pre-1930. Table 7 and Graph 2 provide a breakdown taken from the 2000 US Census, while Table 8 details the residential building Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 15 SECTION V permit activity that has occurred since 2000. Since the 2000 US Census report was released, there have been a total of 59 single-family units constructed resulting in a 2.9% increase in the Town's overall housing stock. Table 7. Pine Knoll Shores Housing Structure, 2000 Number of Year Structures % of Total 1999 to March, 2000 65 3.2% 1995 to 1998 263 12.8% 1990 to 1994* ------------ --------------------------------------------- 614 29.8% 1980 to 1989 777 37.8% 1970 to 1979 232 11.3% . 1960 to 1969 75 3.6% 1950 to 1959 29 1.4% 1940 to 1949 2 0.1 1939 or earlier 0 0.0% Total Structures 2,057 100.0% Median Year Structure Built 1989 *The Census reports this data in 10-year intervals until 1990. From 1990 to 1999, data are reported in 5-year intervals, and a 1-year interval for 1999 to 2000. Source: US Census Bureau. Graph Z. Pine Knoll Shores Year Structure Built (Residential) 1939 or earlier - 1940 to 1949 2 1950 to 1959 28 1960 to 1969 75 FM 1970 to 1979 ti 0 M 1980 to 1989 1990 to 1994 - 1995 to 1998 1999 to M arch 2000 65 0 100 I77 200 300 400 500 600 _. - 700 800 Total S tructures Built Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 16 SECTION V Table 8. Pine Knoll Shores Residential Building Permit Activity, 2004 Year # of Permits Construction Value 1997 24 $2,709,700 1998 23 $2,038,800 1999 18 $3,734,920 2000 13 $2,753,270 2001 39 $5,154,209 (includes 24 condo units) 2002 16 $3,719,619 2003 18 $3,164,589 (includes 12 condo units) 2004 30 $7,840,439 (includes 6 condo units) Total 181 $31,115,546 Source: Town of Pine Knoll Shores: C. Housing Conditions The housing stock within Pine Knoll Shores is comprised of larger, well -constructed homes (see Table 9, below). The average rooms per unit for housing units is 5.9 compared to 5.2 for Carteret County, and 70.8% of all homes have three or more bedrooms. Additionally,. it should be noted that were no reported instances of houses lacking complete or adequate kitchen and/or plumbing facilities. Table 9. Pine Knoll Shores, Carteret County and North Carolina Housing Conditions Pine Knoll Shores Carteret County North Carolina Average Rooms Per Unit 5.9 : 5.2 5.5 Percent with no bedroom 3.2% 0.5% 1.1% Percent with 3+ bedrooms 70.8% 62.6% 60.8% Percent lacldng complete kitchen facilities 0.0% 0.4% 1.1 % Percent lacking complete plumbing 0.0% 0.5% 1.1 % Percent occupied with telephones 100.0% 59.6% .86.2% Source: US Census Bureau. d. Single- and Multi -Family Units Approximately 63.0% of the overall residential structures within Pine Knoll Shores are single-family residences. Single-family residences are defined as stand-alone housing units with a single-family or individual living in the overall structure. Pine Knoll Shores was initially developed to accommodate single-family dwelling units while preserving the unique maritime forest landscape throughout what is now the corporate limits of the Town._ Through strict zoning and various other land use controls the Town has achieved this goal. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 17 SECTION V Thirty-eight percent (37.8%) of the housing units. within the Town are considered to be multi -family units. Multi -family units are structures that are occupied by three or more dwellings. There are several large multi -family complexes within the Town, a majority of which are utilized for seasonal or recreational purposes. It should be noted that there are no mobile homes within Pine Knoll Shores' jurisdiction. This occurrence contrasts with other communities .along Bogue Banks who accommodate large mobile home subdivisions. The Townwill address this fact in the context of policy statements developed later in the document. Table 10. Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Units in Structure and Mobile Home Count, 2000 Pine Knoll Shores Carteret County Units in Structure Total % of Total % of Total . 1-unit, detached 981 47.7% 55.7% 1-unit, attached 314 15.3% 4.5% 2 Units. 2 0.1 % 3.7% 3 or 4 units 23 1.1 % 2.9% 5 to 9 units 193 9.4% 2.5% 10 to 19 units . 173 8.4% 1.1% 20 units or more 369 18.0% 3.9% Mobile home 0 0.0% 25.7% Boat, RV, van, etc. 0 0.0% 0.0% Total 2,055 100.0% 100.0% Source: US Census Bureau: e. Housing Summary ► The total number of dwelling units that are permanently occupied by either renters or owner -occupants decreased by 4.1 % between 1990 and 2000. This also means the vacant housing stock increased by 4.1%. ► The median year for year structure built within Pine Knoll Shores is 1989. ► Approximately 67.6% of the Town's housing stock was constructed between 1980 to 1994. ► According to Pine Knoll Shores building permit activity reports, 59 single-family residential structures were constructed between 2000 and 2003. ► Residential structures within Pine Knoll Shores on average have 5.9 rooms per unit. ► According to the 2000 US Census, 63.0% of the Town's housing stock is comprised of single-family homes. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 18 SECTION V 3. Employment and Economy a. Introduction (General Economic Indicators) The Town of Pine Knoll Shores does not rely on commercial activity to drive the Town's economy. A majority of the Town's annual budget is comprised of proceeds from Ad Valorem Tax levies and Sales and Use Tax allocation. Table 11 is a summary of economic indicators for Pine Knoll Shores with a comparison to Carteret County and North Carolina overall. The per capita income for the Town is $34,618, which is quite a bit higher than Carteret County and the state average. The mean income for the Town's residents according to the 2000 US Census was $60,860. It should be noted that this figure is more than likely skewed due to the presence of several households or individuals with much higher than average annual incomes. Table 11. Pine Knoll Shores, Carteret County and North Carolina Summary of Economic Indicators Year Pine Knoll Shores Carteret County -North Carolina Per Capita Income 1999 $34,618 $21,260 $20,307 Mean Income 1999 $60,860 $49,509 $50,814 Unemployment Rate 2000 1.0% 2.9% 3.4% % of population in labor 2000 36.8% 60.0% 65.7% Poverty Rate 2000 3.6% 10.7% 15.2% Source: NC Department of Commerce and US Census Bureau . - b. . Household Income The annual household income for Pine Knoll Shores residents is very high for a municipality in Carteret County. Approximately fifty-four percent (53.8%) of all households reported making $50,000 or greater. Additionally, the median income for Pine Knoll Shores. is $53,800. Table 12 summarizes the household incomes for the Town as of 2000. The figures are based on 760 families recorded in the context of the 2000 US Census. Table 12. Pine Knoll Shores and Carteret County Household Income, 2000 Pine Knoll Shores Total % of Total Carteret County % of Total Less than .$10,000 25 3.3% 9.4% $10,000 to $14,999 19 2.5% 7.7% $15,000 to $24,999 65 8.6% 14.6% $25,000 to $34,999 101 13.3% 13.5% $35,000 to $49,999 141 18.6% 18.1% $50,000 to $74,999 179 23.6% 19.8% $7.9,000 to $99,999 105 13.8% 8.8% " $100,000 to $149,999 74 9.7% 5.4% Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 19 SECTION V Table 12 (continued) Pine Knoll Shores Total - % of Total $150,000 to $199,999 26 3.4% $200,000 or more 25 3.3% Total Families 760 100.0% Median Income $53,800 Source: 2000 US Census. Carteret County % of Total 1.2% 1.5% 100.0% $42,307 C. Employment/Earnings By Industry Tables 13 and 14 below provide an overview of industry categories in which the working age population of Pine Knoll Shores are employed. These figures account for all individuals over the age of 16 recorded in the 2000 US. Census. The average weekly wage figures provided in Table 14 are for Carteret County overall and were compiled by the NC Department of Commerce. The largest employer of Pine Knoll Shores' residents is Education, Health, and Social Services maldng up 23.2% of all jobs. This is followed by Retail Trade (15.4%) and -Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, and Rental and Leasing (12.6%) The highest paying jobs within Carteret County based on average weekly wage are as follows: Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, and Waste Management Services ($708); Education, Health, and Social Services ($631); and Public Administration ($616). Table 13. Pine Knoll Shores Employment By Industry, 2000 Industry # Employed % Employed Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Mining 2 0.4% Construction 34 6.8% Manufacturing 14 2.8% Wholesale Trade 4 0.8% Retail Trade 77 15.4% Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities 14 2.8% Information 0 0.0% Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, and Rental and Leasing 63 " 12.6% Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, and 50 10.0% Waste Management Services Education, Health, and Social Services 116 23.2% Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, and Food 53 10.6% Services Other Services (except Public Administration) 24 4.8% Public Administration 48 9.6% Total Persons Employed 16 Years and Over 499 100.0% Source: US Census Bureau. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 20 SECTION V Table 14..Carteret County and North Carolina Wages by Industry, 2000 Average Weekly Earnings Industry Carteret County North Carolina Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Mining $381 $496 Construction $431 $693 Manufacturing $412 $801 Wholesale Trade $454 $960 Retail Trade $265 $439 Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities $552 . $732 Information $352 $928 Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, and Rental and $437 $844 Leasing Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, $708 $1,095 and Waste Management Services Education, Health, and Social Services $631 $655 Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, $395 $558 and Food Services Other Services (except Public Administration) $344 $453 Public Administration $616 $692 Source: NC Department of Commerce. d. Employment Commuting Patterns There are very few commercial operations within. Pine Knoll Shores, and extremely limited office space. Thus, citizens must commute to neighboring municipalities for employment. According to the 2000 US Census, the average commuting time for Pine Knoll Shores residents is 27.7 minutes. Table 15 breaks the overall commuting time for all working age residents within Town. Table 15. Pine Knoll Shores Travel Times to Work Travel Time Travel Time: Less than five minutes 5 to 9 minutes 10 to 14 minutes 15 to 19 minutes 20 to 24 minutes 25 to 29 minutes 30 to 34 minutes 35 to 39 minutes 40 to 44 minutes 45 to 59 minutes Total % of Total 21 4.5% 42 9.1 % 98 21.2% 66 14.3% 78 16.9% 24 5.2% 48 10.4% 12 2.6% 11 2.4% 25 5.4% Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 21 SECTION V Table 15 (continued) Travel Time 60 to 89 minutes 90 minutes or more Total (did not work at home) Worked at home Total workers 16 years and over Mean Travel Time: Source: 2000 US Census. Total % of Total 12 2.6% 25 5.4% 462 100.0% 499 27.7 e. Industries As noted above,. there is very little commercial activity within Pine Knoll Shores. The Town does; however, have several large hotels that have a significant impact on the Town's revenue stream. These hotels are all located along Highway 58, and are scattered throughout the Town's jurisdiction. The provision of Town services to these facilities will be an important issue to discuss in the context of the policy development phase of the plan. L Employment and Economy Summary ► The per capita income for Pine Knoll Shores residents is $34,618, 2000 .U.S. Census. ► The 2000 US Census reported that 53.8% of the Town's households had an annual income of $50,000 or greater. ► The largest employer of Pine Knoll Shores' residents falls under the category of Education, Health, and Social Services. ► The highest paying jobs in Carteret .:County are businesses related to Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, and Waste Management Services. ► The average commuting time for Pine Knoll Shores residents is 27.7 minutes. 4. Population Projections Population is a difficult thing to predict in an area such as Pine Knoll Shores. The primary reason is that there are many factors involved 'in making this determination. In many jurisdictions, population growth is a trend that can be tracked back many years. Typically this trend can be expected to continue into the future. In a beach community such as Pine Knoll Shores, population is not as easy to predict. In most cases upon incorporation, the population within a Town increases very rapidly: Pine Knoll Shores population. increased by 110.5% . Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 22 SECTION V between 1980 and 1990. This growth tapered off very quickly however, which is evidenced by the modest growth rate from 1990 to 2000 of 12.1 %. The following provides population projections for both the permanent population and peak seasonal population for Pine Knoll Shores through the year 2025. These projections are based on historical growth rates, as well as an estimated population of 1, 601 citizens for the year 2005 provided by the North Carolina Office of State Planning. It is projected that permanent population growth will continue to slow, as more homes within Town are utilized for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. The estimates for peak seasonal population growth are based on trends experienced throughout Bogue Banks. It is also projected that the number of summer visitors to the community will continue to increase over the next five to ten years. Table 16. Pine Knoll Shores Permanent and Peak Seasonal Population Forecast, 2000-2025 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 Permanent Population 1,524** 1,601** 1,657 1,696 1,724 1,741 Peak Seasonal Population* 11,130 11,898 12,707 13,330 13,970 14,598 Total 12,654 13,499 14,364 15,026 15,694 -16,339 Sources: *Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. (November 2004 and 2005), additional visitors to the expanded North Carolina Aquarium have also been included in these figures. **NC Office of State Planning. B. NATURAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS 1. Mapping and Analysis of Natural Features a. Topography/Geology Carteret County is underlain by an eastward thickening wedge of sedimentary deposits of Pleistocene -age, ranging from 2,000 feet thick in the northwest portions of the county to almost 7,000 feet thick beneath the easternmost sections of the offshore strand. Because of the depth of the surficial sand/siliceous deposits, little is known of the composition of underlying deposits. Well logs indicate that shell fragments and calcareous material are consolidated into . limestone at a depth of less than 120 feet west of Morehead City. Pine Knoll Shores is centrally located along the shores of Bogue Banks, which is encompassed by water and is predominantly a low-lying area. The Town is bordered on the north by Bogue Sound and the south by the Atlantic Ocean, this portion of the Atlantic Ocean is also referred to as Onslow Bay. Topography along this stretch of the island varies from sea level or zero along the shoreline to 36 feet further inland. Higher elevations within Pine Knoll Shores are generally located towards the. center of the island or fall within the Roosevelt Natural Area. Pine Knoll Shores is a very unique setting, in that a great deal of the maritime forest within the Town's jurisdiction has been preserved. Throughout Bogue Banks, a substantial amount of clear cutting has occurred to allow for increased residential construction. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 23 SECTION V Over the years, the Town of Pine Knoll Shores and its citizens have made it a top priority to preserve the maritime forest environment that exists along this portion of the island. The majority of the Town's land is comprised of slopes within the 0 to 8% range; however, along dune lines the slopes may be as great as 30%. The shoreline along Pine Knoll Shores is constantly shifting. The Town has a proactive beach renourishment effort that is ongoing, and will be specifically addressed during the policy development phase of this plan. b. Climate Pine Knoll Shores is hot and humid in the summer, but is frequently cooled by sea breezes. Winter is cool with occasional, brief cold spells. Rain occurs throughout the year and is fairly heavy at times: In winter, the average temperature is 47° F, and the average daily minimum temperature is 381 F. The lowest temperature on record, which occurred on January. 13, 1962, is 4° F. In summer, the average temperature is 781 F and the average daily maximum. temperature is 851 F. The highest recorded temperature, which occurred on July 26, 1952, is 1070 F. The total average annual precipitation is roughly 52.5 inches. Of this, 30 inches, or 57%, usually falls in April through September. The heaviest one day rainfall during the period of record was 8.5 inches at Morehead City on June 11, 1966. Thunderstorms occur on about 45 days each year, and most occur in summer. The average seasonal snowfall is one inch. The deepest snowfall accumulation_ on record is 36 inches. The average relative humidity in mid -afternoon is about 65%. Humidity is higher at night, and the average at dawn is about 80%. The sun shines 60% of the time in summer and 50% in winter. The prevailing wind is from the southwest. Average wind speed is 12 miles per hour in winter and spring. c. Flood Zones and Storm Surge Coastal flooding. associated with tropical -storm systems and nor'easters is a significant issue for the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. Coastal flooding is the inundation of land areas along the oceanic coast by sea waters over and above normal tidal action. Such flooding can originate from the. ocean front, back bays, sounds, etc. Coastal flooding affects the general public and maritime interests along much of the U.S. coastline extending from the shoreline beaches to inland tidal. waterways and the tidal portions of river mouths. Factors that contribute to the severity of coastal flooding include: tidal cycles, persistence and behavior of the storm that is generating the flooding, topography, shoreline orientation, and bathymetry of the area. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan .24 SECTION V The most significant concern for Pine Knoll Shores with regards to coastal flooding is the storm surge that is generated by tropical storm events, including tropical storm systems and hurricanes. A storm surge is a dome or bulge of water that.is caused by wind and pressure forces. It is a rise above the normal water level along a shore that is caused by strong onshore winds and/or reduced atmospheric pressure. . The surge height is the difference of the observed water level minus the predicted tide. A storm surge is caused by powerful coastal storms that move toward or adjacent to the coastline. It may be worsened by higher than normal astronomical tide levels. Two factors key in the development of a storm surge: Low barometric pressure reduces the weight of the air on the ocean surface causing a slight rising (1 to 2 feet) of the surface of the water. This rising creates a dome and a new balance of forces. Wind sweeps around the dome of water and induces currents that spiral toward the center of the storm. The force of the winds induces high waves that travel away from the storm. Wind is the dominant force at landfall, often bringing violent wave action far inland. The battering of these waves causes damage beyond mere flooding. There are two different sets of data that will be used in the context of this plan to determine. what portions of Pine Knoll Shores fall within a flood hazard area: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated flood zones; and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Storm Surge Inundation Model. The Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Carteret County were recently updated in response to inaccuracies in the data exposed during Hurricane Floyd in 1999. On September 15, 2000, the first anniversary of the Hurricane Floyd disaster, FEMA and the State of North Carolina announced an historic agreement to develop a model program to maintain accurate flood hazard information for the State. Working with FEMA, North Carolina would become the first Cooperating Technical State and assume the primary ownership and responsibility of the FIRMs for all North Carolina communities as part of the National Flood Insurance Program. Carteret County received updated flood maps for the county in November 2002. Table 17 provides a summary of the acreage within Pine Knoll Shores that falls within various flood zones outlined on the new FMMs. Additionally, Map 3 provides the locations of these flood zones. In addition to updating the maps, FEMA has also updated the flood zone designations as well at the criteria associated with them. The new designations that fall within the Town's jurisdiction are as follows: Zone AE: Zone AE is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to the 1 % . annual chance floodplains that are determined in the Flood Insurance Study by detailed or limited detailed methods. In most instances, whole -foot Base Flood Elevations derived from the detailed hydraulic analyses are shown at selected intervals within this zone. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 25 SECTION V Legend OCorporate Limits Hydrology Flood Hazard Area AE Shaded X VE X MAP 3 Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan A nnn r% nnn The preparation of this map 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. 0 ol� Consulting Planners, Inc. Flood Hazard Area Page 26 Zone X: Zone X is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to areas outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain. Zone VE: Zone VE is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to the 1 % annual chance coastal floodplains that have additional hazards associated with storm waves. Whole -foot Base Flood Elevations derived from the detailed hydraulic analyses are shown at selected intervals within this zone. Shaded X: Areas of 0.2% annual chance flood, areas of 1 % annual chance flood with average depths of less than one foot or with drainage areas less than one square mile; and areas protected by levies. Table 17. Pine Knoll Shores Flood Zones in Acres % of Total Town Flood Zone Acres Acreage AE 451.3 30.74% X 180.4 12.29% VE 194.2 13.23% Shaded X 642.4 43.75% Total Town Acres* 1,468.3 100.00% *Includes water and right-of-ways. Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency. NOAA National Weather Service forecasters model storm surge using the SLOSH (Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes) model. The SLOSH model is a "diagnostic" model in which the hurricane's track, size, and intensity must be specified before the model is run.. When these parameters are put into the model, a model wind field is produced, which in turn gives the surface stresses. The stresses act as the driving forces to move the water. Friction, the surface wind stress, and the pressure gradient cause the water to pile up along the coast. Generally, shallow areas will experience greater storm surges than areas with a shelf that drops off rapidly. NOAA has run the SLOSH model for coastal areas. of the United States assuming average parameters in order to determine the general locations of storm surge impact associated with fast and slow moving hurricanes. Table 18 below provides a summary of the impact that varying storm events will have on the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. Maps 4A and 4B show the locations of the storm surge inundation. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 27 SECTION V E e O O S G U E Legend OCorporate Limits Hydrology SLOSH Model - Fast Moving Hurricane Category 1 and 2 Category 3 Category 4 and 5 J AT M A N T I C MAP 4A Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan SLOSH MODEL Fast Movina Hurricane O C E A N Feet 0 1,050 2,100 4,200 6,300 The preparation of this map 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. 0IlandC Consulting Planners, Inc. Storm Surge Inundation Page 28 T � , pa-z"a �19i11f00 '° 1 .V��iq � ` ♦ i��ti��iO1�i6Ei�11 1/I�ur��:��� ol ME gum U .1„ Intln • -M� '"006 ��1.5:■����_ ■ a ww .�.. ... t•..� t• :, �' �\._.-.. III\\E■■u.. IE..■r■ � _��� i son '. �qg���c�. �h- __-•��V ...�.rrrN'M �;-� 9��9�0g� i � ����� .ate �r ..>.Ed �■�....r■./■EIS ---�-- i!�' Kt,, . , .- ,... _ ��....■vim ..��_---�A� __ _.. r.■ ■ .ter ....... - - 1-- � u. - ►e\w. Al,ti , Table 18. Pine Knoll Shores Storm Surge Inundation Acreage (Fast & Slow Moving Hurricanes) Fast Moving Slow Moving 1/6 of Total % of Total Hurricane Strength Acreage* Acreage Acreage* Acreage Category 1- 2 1,046 71.3% 165 11.2% Category 3 1,260 85.8% 244 16.6% Category 4 - 5 . 1,361 92.7% 1,053 71.7% *It should be noted that all acreage falling within a Category 1 2 storm surge area will also fall within the storm surge boundary of a Category 3 storm. The same applies to a Category 5 storm. Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The data in these models is broken down by storm magnitude. The following provides a summary of hurricane strength according to the Saffir-Simpson Scale: Category 1: Winds of 74 to 96 miles per hour. Damage primarily to shrubbery, trees, foliage, and unanchored mobile homes. No appreciable wind damage to other structures. Some damage to poorly constructed signs. Storm surge possibly 3 to 5 feet above normal. Low-lying roads inundated, minor pier damage, some small craft in exposed anchorage torn from moorings. Category 2: Winds of 97 to 111 miles per hour.' Considerable . damage to shrubbery and tree foliage; some trees blown down. Major damage to exposed mobile homes. Extensive damage to poorly constructed signs. Some damage to roof materials of buildings; some window and door damage. No major wind damage to buildings. Storm surge possibly 6 to 8 feet above normal. Coastal roads and low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water 2 to 4 hours before arrival of hurricane center. Considerable damage to piers. Marinas flooded.. Small craft in unprotected anchorages torn from moorings. Evacuation of some shoreline residences and low-lying island areas required. Category 3: Winds of 112 to 131 miles per hour. Foliage torn from trees; large trees blown down. Practically all poorly constructed signs blown down. Some damage to roofing materials of buildings; some window and door damage. Some structural damage to small buildings. Mobile homes destroyed. Storm surge possibly 9 to 12 feet above normal. Serious flooding at coast and many smaller structures_ near coast destroyed; larger structures near coast damage by battering waves and floating debris. Low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water 3 to 5 hours before hurricane center arrives. Category 4: Winds of 132 to 155 miles per hour. Shrubs and trees blown down; all signs down. Extensive damage to roofing materials, windows, and doors. Complete failure of roofs on many small residences. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Storm surge possibly 13 to 18 feet above normal. Major damage to lower floors of structures near shore due to flooding and battering by waves . Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 30 SECTION V . and floating debris. Low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water 3 to 5 hours before hurricane center arrives. Major erosion of beaches. Category 5: Winds greater than 155 miles per hour. Shrubs and trees blown down; considerable damage to roofs of buildings; all signs down. Very severe and extensive damage to windows and doors.. Complete failure of roofs on many residences and industrial buildings. Extensive shattering 'of glass in windows and doors. Some complete building failures. Small buildings overturned or blown away. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Storm surge possibly greater than 18 feet above normal. Major damage to lower floors of all structures less than 15 feet above sea level. Low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water 3 to 5 hours before hurricane center arrives. d. Man -Made Hazards There are no significant man-made hazards within the corporate limits of Pine Knoll Shores. The EPA requires that facilities report certain chemical substances located on site. Specifically, under this regulatory requirement, facilities with chemicals on the EPA's list of Extremely Hazardous Substances present in a quantity equal to or in excess of their established Threshold Planning Quantity or a 500 pound threshold (whichever number is less), as well as any hazardous chemical present on site in a quantity equal to or greater than 10,000 pounds must be included on an annual report called the Tier II. This report must be submitted by March 1' of each year to the North Carolina Emergency Response Commission, the County or Local Emergency Planning Committee, and the local fire department with jurisdiction over the reporting facility. e. soils A detailed soil survey was issued for all of Carteret County in September of 1978. That report, Soil Survey of Carteret County, North Carolina, identifies nine soil series located within Pine Knoll Shores' planning. jurisdiction. The soil series are presented on Map 5, and their characteristics are summarized in Table 19. Of the nine soil series located within Pine Knoll Shores, four are hydric soils. Hydric soils are defined as soils formed under conditions of saturation, flooding or ponding long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions within the upper part. In order to be considered hydric, a soil does not need to be saturated at the time of examination. Similarly, soils that formed under these conditions that have been drained are still considered hydric soils. The presence of hydric soils is significant due to the fact that these soils are typically poorly suited for development. Additionally, these soils may meet the definition of 404 wetland areas if found in combination with certain 404 vegetation and require permitting by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Wilmington office prior to any disturbance. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 31 SECTION V Legend Q Corporate Limits Co Hydrology _ Du Soil Classification Fr Bn Nc CH Ne CL Nh ol� Consulting Planners, Inc. MAP 5 Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan Soil Classification The preparation of this map 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. Page 32 Table IS. Pine $toll Shores Soil Conditions Map % of Town Flooding Symbol Soil Name Acreage Septic Tank Conditions Frequency Bn* Beaches-Newhan complex . 3.3% Severe: poor filter, slope None CH* Carteret sand, frequently. _ 1.8% Severe: flooding, ponding, . Frequent flooded poor filter CL* Carteret, sand, low, 0.1% Severe: flooding, ponding, Frequent 'frequently flooded poor filter Co Corolla fine sand 2.9% Severe: wetness, poor filter Rare Du* Duckston fine sand 5.2% Severe: flooding, wetness, poor Frequent filter Fr Fripp fine sand 10.8% Severe: poor filter, slope None Nc Newhan-Corolla complex 68.2% Severe: poor filter, slope None Ne Newhan-Urban land 1.0% Severe: poor filter None complex . Nh Newhan fine sand 0.7% Severe: poor filter, slope None w water 6.0% n/a n/a *Indicates soil series that are made up of hydric soils. Source: Soil Survey of Carteret County, North Carolina. L Water Supply Groundwater is plentiful throughout Carteret County as well as Pine Knoll Shores. It is near the surface in most places, particularly during the winter and early spring. Thousands of feet of sedimentary deposits underlie the area. The upper part of these deposits contains aquifers that supply water for domestic use. The surficial aquifer ranges from near the surface . to a maximum depth of about 75 feet. The water is generally hard but is low in iron. It should be noted that the Town of Pine Knoll Shores receives its municipal water supply from a series of four wells located throughout the Town's corporate limits. The Town purchased this well system from Carolina Water Service on September 27, 2005. g. Fragile Areas In coastal North Carolina, fragile areas are considered to include coastal wetlands, ocean beaches and shorelines, estuarine waters and shorelines, public trust waters, natural resource fragile areas, areas sustaining remnant species, unique geological formations, registered natural landmarks, swamps, prime wildlife habitats, areas of excessive slope, areas of excessive erosion; scenic points, archaeological sites, and historical sites. While not identified as fragile areas in the 15ANCAC TH use standards, maritime forests and outstanding resource waters (ORWs) should also be considered fragile areas. The Pine Knoll Shores 15A NCAC TH Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs) include estuarine waters and estuarine shorelines; public trust areas, coastal wetlands, ocean beaches and shorelines, areas of excessive slope, areas of excessive erosion, and natural resource fragile areas (including significant natural heritage areas and protected lands). Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 33 SECTION V i. Estuarine Waters and Shorelines The estuarine system consists of deepwater subtidal habitats and adjacent tidal wetlands that are usually semi -enclosed by land but have open, partly obstructed, or sporadic access to the open ocean, and in which ocean water is at least occasionally diluted by freshwater runoff from the land. The salinity may be periodically increased above that of the open ocean by evaporation. Along some low -energy coastlines there is appreciable dilution of sea water, although this is not the case in Pine Knoll Shores. The northern portion of Pine Knoll Shores is immediately adjacent to the Bogue Sound. This body of water is considered to be an estuarine environment. These sheltered waters support an abundance and diversity of plant and animal life, including marine mammals, shore birds, fish, crabs, clams and other shellfish, and reptiles. A number of marine organisms, including many of the commercially valuable fish species, depend on the estuaries for spawning, nursing, or feeding. In addition to serving as an important habitat for wildlife, estuaries also serve as a water filtration system by removing sediments, nutrients, and pollutants before they reach the ocean. The filtration process creates cleaner water, which is of benefit to both marine life and people who inhabit the surrounding areas. Estuarine shorelines are shorelines immediately adjacent to or bordering estuarine waters. The areas are immediately connected to the estuary and are very vulnerable to heavy erosion caused by wind and water. In shoreline areas not contiguous to waters classified as ORW by the Division of Water Quality, all lands 75 feet leeward from the normal water level are considered to be estuarine shorelines. The western portion of Bogue Sound (14,256.5 acres) and the Theodore Roosevelt State Natural area totaling 11,236.4 acres are classfed as Outstanding Resource Waters or High Quality Waters. Development along estuarine shorelines can exacerbate water quality problems within estuarine waters, and expedite the threats of shorefront erosion and flooding. ii. Public Trust Areas The public trust area is comprised of submerged lands waterward of the mean high water line in tidal, coastal, or navigable waters adjacent to Pine Knoll Shores. On the.ground, the public trust area extends from the water up to a prominent debris line. or high water mark. In general, if an area is regularly wet by the tides, it is probably. safe to assume that it is in the public trust area. The public trust area is also sometimes referred to as tidelands, and can be generally defined as "public beach." In almost every case, private property ends and public trust property begins at the mean high water line. These areas are significant because the public has rights in these areas, including navigation and recreation. The public trust areas also support valuable commercial and sports fisheries, have aesthetic value, and are important resources for economic development. All of the land within Pine Knoll Shores that falls immediately Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 34 SECTION V adjacent to waters of both the Bogue Sound and Atlantic Ocean are considered public trust areas, and follow this general rule. Additionally, the canal network that traverses through the eastern portion of Town is also considered a public trust water. This doctrine applies to all shorelines except privately -owned lakes to which the public has no right of access. In determining whether the public has acquired rights in artificially created bodies of water, the following factors shall be considered:. . (1) the use of the body of water by the public; (2) the length of time the public has used the area; (3) the value of public resources in the body of water; (4). whether the public resources in the body of water are mobile to the extent that they can move into natural bodies of water; (5) whether the creation of the artificial body of water required permission from the state; and (6) the value of the body of water to the public for navigation from one public area to another public area. The public trust areas must be . determined through in -field analysis and definition. iii. Coastal Wetlands Wetland is a generic term for all the different kinds of wet habitats where the land is wet for some period of time each year but not necessarily permanently wet. Many wetlands occur in areas where surface water collects or where underground water discharges to the surface, making the area wet for extended periods of time. Other wetlands occur along our coasts, such as salt marshes, and are created by the , tide. The federal Clean Water Act defines wetlands as "areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes,. bogs, and similar areas." Wetlands have both upland and aquatic characteristics, and, thus, they often have a richer flora and , fauna than other, environments. In practice, wetlands are hard to define, precisely because they are transition zones. It is important to recognize that an area does not have to be wet all year.long to be considered a wetland - as few as two or three consecutive weeks of wetness a year is all it takes for this determination to be made. Within Pine Knoll Shores, there are approximately 213 acres of wetlands. These wetlands vary in. their characteristics. The location of the, wetland areas within the Town's jurisdiction are shown on Map 6, and a summary of wetland acres are provided in Table 20. The map of wetland location is intended to be used for general location purposes only. On -site analysis must be performed in_order to determine the exact location of all wetlands.' It should be noted that a majority of the wetland acres within Pine Knoll Shores are located within the Roosevelt Natural Area. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 35 SECTION V Legend OCorporate Limits + Cutover Pine Flat Hydrology Depressional Swamp Forest Wetlands Estuarine Shrub/Scrub Cleared Depressional Swamp Forest Freshwater Marsh Cleared Pine Flat Maritime Forest Cutover Depressional Swamp Forest r.A+ Pine Flat Cutover Estuarine Shrub/Scrub Tjo Salt/Brackish Marsh Cutover Maritime Forest ol� Consulting Planners, Inc. MAP 6 Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan Areas of Environmental Concern: \A/Atlanrlc The preparation of this map 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. Page 36 Section 404 of the Clean Water Act establishes a program to regulate the discharge of dredged and fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands. Activities in waters of the United States that are regulated under this program include fills for development, water resource projects (such as dams and levees), infrastructure development (such as highways and airports), and conversion of _wetlands to uplands for farming and forestry. The basic premise of the program is that no discharge of dredged or fill material can be permitted if a practicable alternative exists that is less damaging to the aquatic environment or if the nation's waters would be significantly degraded. A majority of the wetlands within Pine Knoll Shores fall under the jurisdiction of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Table 20. Pine Knoll Shores Coastal Wetlands % of Total Wetland Type Acres Town Acres Cleared Depressional Swamp Forest 0.12 Cleared Pine Flat 0.57 0.27% Cutover Depressional Swamp Forest 0.02 0.01% Cutover Estuarine Shrub/Scrub 0.17 0.08% Cutover Maritime Forest 0.39 0.18% Cutover Pine Flat 1.82 0.86% Depressional Swamp Forest . 0.92 0.43% Estuarine Shrub/Scrub 35.51 16.69% Freshwater Marsh 5.24 2.46% Maritime Forest 28.18 13.24% Pine Flat 72.21 33.93% SaltBracldsh Marsh 67.64 - 31.79% Total 212.79 100.00% Source: North Carolina CIA and National Wetlands Inventory. iv.. Ocean Beaches and Shorelines Ocean beaches and shorelines are lands consisting of unconsolidated soil materials that extend from the mean low water line landward to a point where either (1) the growth of vegetation occurs, or (2) a distinct change in slope or elevation alters the configuration of the land form, whichever is farther landward. The entire southern length of Pine Knoll Shores is considered an ocean beach and shoreline. Pine Knoll Shores contains approximately five miles of ocean erodible areas and high hazard flood areas, but no unvegetated .beach area (a dynamic area that is subject to rapid unpredictable landform change from wind and wave action). Unvegetated beach areas are only designated following detailed studies by the Coastal Resources Commission. There are no inlet hazard areas.within or adjacent to the corporate limits of Pine Knoll Shores. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 37 SECTION V V. Areas of Excessive Slope Areas of excessive slope are considered to be areas with slopes in excess of 12%. The general lay of the land within Pine Knoll Shores is fairly flat; however, there are dune lines where slopes may exceed 30%. The grade and slope of these areas is constantly shifting, and this factor has very little impact on land_ use and/or development within the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. vi. Areas of Excessive Erosion The ocean shoreline along Bogue Banks is extremely vulnerable to erosion associated with coastal storm events, primarily because the natural flow of sediment that would replenish this shoreline has been diverted offshore by the dredging and channel maintenance activities at the Morehead City Port. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores has proactively addressed this issue over the past few years through a Town -funded beach renourishment effort. In addition to this, Pine Knoll Shores is constantly working to establish a long-term comprehensive beach renourishment program with the assistance of the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 933 program, In order to comply with the criteria for this program, the Town must provide a public beach access at precise one- half mile intervals. This issue will be addressed in further detail throughout this document. Using current and historical aerial photography and sophisticated computer software, the Division of Coastal Management evaluates erosion rates about every five years. The most recent study conducted in 1998 indicates that the erosion rate along the ocean shoreline -within Pine Knoll Shores is approximately two feet per year. vii. Natural Resource Fragile Areas (including Significant Natural Heritage Areas and Protected Lands) Natural resource fragile areas are generally recognized to be of educational, scientific, or cultural value because of- the natural features of the particular site. Features in these areas serve to distinguish them from the vast majority of the landscape. These areas include complex natural areas, areas that sustain remnant species, pocosins, wooded swamps, prime wildlife habitats, or registered natural landmarks. The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program of the Division of Parks and Recreation works to identify and facilitate protection of the most ecologically significant natural areas remaining in the state. Natural areas may be identified because they provide important habitat for rare species or because they contain outstanding examples of the rich natural diversity of this state. Within the Town of Pine Knoll Shores the only recorded natural resource fragile area is the Roosevelt Natural Area. The Roosevelt Natural Area is a 265-acre nature preserve adjacent to the NC Aquarium, and showcases the Barrier Island ecosystem including maritime forest and marsh habitats. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 38 SECTION V The marsh habitat is a rich area for shellfish and abundant birdlife. A discussion regarding marking walking trails within the Roosevelt Natural Area will be included in . the policy statement portion of the plan.. The NC Department of Environmental and Natural Resources has identified two protected lands within the planning jurisdiction of Pine Knoll Shores: the Salter Path Dunes .Natural Area and the North. Carolina Aquarium. The -Salter, Path, Dunes Natural Area follows the same boundary as the Roosevelt Natural Area. Map Z provides the locations of these sites. h. .rheas of Resource Potential i. Regionally Significant Parks There are no regionally significant parks located within the corporate limits of Pine Knoll Shores. ii. Marinas and Mooring Fields Marinas are defined as any publicly- or privately -owned dock, basin, or wet boat storage facility constructed to accommodate more than ten boats and providing any of the following services: permanent or transient docking spaces, dry storage, fueling facilities, haulout facilities, and repair service.. Excluded from this definition are boat ramp facilities allowing access only, temporary docking and none of the preceding services. Within the Town of Pine Knoll Shores, there are no commercially operated marinas. There are, however, a substantial number of docking facilities throughout the Town that are privately -owned. Additionally, there are several private marinas that are maintained by Homeowners' Associations. Pine Knoll Shores is unique in that there is a network of canals running throughout the central portion of the Town's corporate limits. There are private docking facilities located throughout these canals that are maintained by individual property owners. A "freestanding mooring" is any means to .attach a ship, boat, vessel, floating structure, or other watercraft to a stationary underwater device, mooring buoy, buoyed anchor, or piling (as long as the piling is not associated with an existing or proposed pier, dock, or boathouse). When more than one freestanding mooring is used in the same general vicinity, it is commonly referred to as a mooring field. Pine Knoll Shores has not regulated the establishment of mooring fields within its planning jurisdiction and mooring fields have not been a problem. However, the Town recognizes that the establishment of mooring fields could lead to the degradation of water quality. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 39 SECTION V Legend OCorporate Limits Hydrology Protected Lands DENR MARINE AFFAIRS SALTER PATH DUNES NATURALAREA DENR- NORTH CAROLINAAQUARIUM Significant Natural Heritage Areas 12 ROOSEVELT NATURAL AREA ol� Consulting Planners, Inc. MAP 7 Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan Significant Natural Heritage Areas and Protected Lands The preparation of this map 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. Page 40 iii. Floating Homes A floating home or structure is any structure, not a boat, supported by means of flotation, designed to be used without a permanent foundation, which is used or intended for human habitation or commerce. A structure will be considered a floating structure when it is inhabited or used for commercial purposes for more than thirty days in any one location. A boat may be deemed a floating structure when its means of propulsion has been removed or' rendered inoperative and it. contains at least 200 square feet of living space area. There are currently no floating homes within Pine .Knoll Shores. Pine Knoll Shores does not support the location of floating homes within the Town's jurisdiction. iv. Aquaculture As defined under N.C. General Statute 106-758, aquaculture is the propagation and rearing of aquatic species in controlled or selected environments, including, but not limited to, ocean ranching. Aquaculture has not been an issue within the planning jurisdiction of Pine Knoll Shores. V. Channel Maintenance and Interstate Waterways There are navigable channels throughout Bogue Sound adjacent to Pine Knoll Shores. These channels .are marked and periodically dredged. At lower tides, navigation into and out of shoreline within Pine Knoll Shores must go through these , marked channels. The waters of the Bogue Sound are generally,very shallow even at high tides; therefore, these marked navigation channels are essential for recreational boaters and commercial fisherman. The Town's Homeowners Associations maintain the network of channels that run throughout the central portion of the Pine Knoll Shores corporate limits. These channels are public trust waters used for access to private docking facilities. In order to ensure ingress and egress from these channels, periodic maintenance of the navigation channel is required. Water quality within these channels has also been identified as a concern by Pine Knoll Shores residents. This issue will be discussed further later in the plan and will be addressed within the context of policy statements. vi. Marine Resources Water Quality The North Carolina Division of Water Quality assigns water quality classifications to all named waters of the State of North Carolina. The classifications are based upon the existing or contemplated best usage of the various streams and segments of streams within a basin, as determined through studies, evaluations, and comments received at public hearings. The state water classification system is .broken down as follows: Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 41 SECTION V Table 21. NC Division of Water Quality Water Body Classifications PRIMARY FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER CLASSIFICATIONS* CLASS BEST USES C and SC Aquatic life propagation/protection and secondary recreation B and SB Primary recreation and Class C uses SA Waters classified for commercial shellfish harvesting WS Water Supply watershed. There are five WS classes ranging from WS-I through WS-V. WS classifications are assigned to watersheds based on land use characteristics of the area. Each water supply classification has a set of management strategies to protect the surface water supply. WS-I provides the highest level of protection and WS-V provides the least protection. A Critical Area (CA) designation is also listed for watershed areas within a half -mile and draining to the water supply intake or reservoir where an intake is located. SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSIFICATIONS CLASS BEST USES Sw Swamp Waters: Recognizes waters that will naturally be more acidic (have lower pH values) and have lower levels of dissolved oxygen. Tr Trout Waters: Provides protection to freshwaters for natural trout propagation and survival of stocked trout. HQW High Quality Waters: Waters possessing special qualities including excellent water quality, Native or Special Native Trout Waters, Critical habitat areas, or WS-I and WS-II water supplies. ORW Outstanding Resource Waters: Unique and special surface waters that are unimpacted by pollution and have some outstanding resource values. NSW Nutrient Sensitive Waters: Areas with water quality problems associated with excessive plant growth resulting from nutrient enrichment. * Primary classifications beginning with an "S" are assigned to saltwaters. Source: NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources. There are only two segments or water bodies that have been rated and lie adjacent to the jurisdiction of Pine Knoll Shores'. Table 22 provides a listing of all water bodies within the Town that have been classified by the NC Division of Water Quality. Also included are their stream index numbers and assigned classification. Table 22. Pine Knoll Shores Alphabetical Listing of Water Bodies Stream Index Name of Stream Description Number Class Bogue Sound (including From a line across Bogue Sound from the 20-36-(8.5) SA; HQW Intracoastal Waterway to southwest side of the mouth of Gales Creek Beaufort Inlet) to Rock Point to Beaufort Atlantic Ocean The waters of the Atlantic Ocean contiguous, 99-(4) SB to that portion of the White Oak River Basin that extend from the northern boundary of White Oak River Basin (southwest side of Drum Inlet) to the southern boundary of White Oak River Basin (northern boundary of Cape Fear River Basin) at the southwest side of the mouth of Goose Bay in the Intracoastal Waterway. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 42 SECTION V Table 22 (continued) Stream Index Name of Stream Description Number Class Roosevelt Natural Area All of the fresh waters within the property 20-36-9.5-(1) C; Sw; ORW Swamp boundaries of the natural area including swamp forest, shrub swamp and ponds Roosevelt Natural Area All of the saline waters within the 20-36-9.5-(2) SA; Sw; Swamp boundaries of the natural area including ORW bracldsh marsh and salt marsh Source: NC Division of Water Quality. vii. Primary Nursery Areas and Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Bogue Sound and adjacent streams are extremely important to fisheries production and support significant commercial and recreational fisheries. The above listed areas are documented spawning and nursery areas. These areas also function as nursery areas for species such as spot, croaker, weakfish, flounder, striped bass, white perch, yellow perch, blue crabs and other commercially and recreationally important species (refer to Map 8). The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) has adopted definitions in rule for anadromous spawning and nursery areas. Anadromous fish spawning areas . are those areas where evidence of spawning of anadromous fish has been documented by direct observation of spawning, capture of running ripe females, or capture of eggs or early larvae [NCAC 15A 3I.0101 (20) (C)]. Anadromous fish nursery areas are those areas in the riverine and estuarine systems utilized by post -larval and later juvenile anadromous fish [NCAC 15A 3L0101 (20) (D)]. There are no anadromous fish spawning areas or primary nursery areas immediately adjacent to the corporate limits of Pine Knoll Shores. There are however, nursery areas located along the northern bank of Bogue Sound and also within tributaries feeding into Bogue Sound. These areas are identified on Map 8. Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is an important habitat utilized by finfish and invertebrates. Beds of SAV are one of the critical habitat types defined by MFC [NCAC 15A 3I.0101 (20) (A)]. There are no instances of SAVs within or adjacent to Pine. Knoll Shores' jurisdiction. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 43 SECTION V Legend Hydrology ® Corporate Limits Fish Sampling Community Sites 0 Ambient Water Quality Monitoring Stations &s Anadromous Fish Spawning Areas 0 Nursery Areas —i oli� Consulting Planners, Inc. T L A N Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan Water Quality and Primary Nursery Areas Miles 0 0.5 1 2 3 The preparation of this map 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. N W E S Page 44 2. Environmental Composite Map Under the updated CAMA Planning Guidelines, there is a requirement for -the preparation of an Environmental Composite Map. The preparation of this map involves an overlay analysis of geographic data layers involving natural features and environmental conditions. The layers are classified into three categories based on their environmental sensitivity. The intent of this analysis is to break the jurisdiction into three separate land classifications in an effortto identify what portions of land are most and least suitable for future development with respect to environmental conditions and sensitive areas. A land suitability analysis will also be performed in the context of this plan that will incorporate community facilities into an analysis similar to the environmental composite map.- The following table details the Geographic Information System (GIS) data. that was utilized in the preparation of the environmental composite map. Table 23. Pine Knoll Shores Environmental Composite Map Layers Layer Class I Class II Class III Coastal Wetlands ✓ Exceptional or Substantial Non -Coastal Wetlands ✓ Beneficial Non -Coastal Wetlands ✓ Estuarine Waters ✓ Soils with Slight or Moderate Septic Limitations ✓ Public Trust Areas/Estuarine Shorelines ✓ Flood Zones ✓ Storm Surge Areas ✓ HQW/ORW Watersheds. ✓ Water Supply Watersheds ✓ Significant Natural Heritage Areas ✓ Protected Lands ✓ NC Division of Coastal Management has provided the Town with a model that breaks the Town's jurisdiction into one -acre pieces of land. Breaking the Town's planning jurisdiction into these one -acre divisions distorts the outcome of this analysis, mainly because a majority of the lots within the Town are smaller than one -acre in total area. In order to produce an environmental composite map -.that more accurately depicts the true nature and location of environmentally sensitive areas. within Pine Knoll Shores, a different approach was taken. Table 23 above lists all of the GIS data that was utilized in the preparation of the environmental composite map. Additionally, this table lists whether each data layer was classified as Class I, II, or III. This classification corresponds to the development potential of a defined area with respect to environmentally sensitive areas located throughout the Pine Knoll Shores planning jurisdiction. The following provides a definition of the three classes: Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 45 SECTION V Class I —Land that contains only minimal hazards and limitations that can be addressed by commonly accepted land planning and development practices. Class I land will generally support the more intensive types of land uses and development. Overall land that falls within this category should be considered developable with regards to environmental factors. Class II —Land that has hazards and limitations for development that can be addressed by restrictions on land uses, special site planning, or. the provision of public services such as water and sewer. Land in this class will generally support only the less intensive uses, such as low density residential, without significant investment. in services. Land in this class either falls within the boundary of a natural hazard area, or is within or immediately adjacent to environmentally sensitive areas. Class III — Land that has serious hazards and limitations. Land in this class will generally support very low intensity uses, such as conservation and open space. Land falling within this class should be considered conservation areas, due to the presence of either public trust areas or extremely environmentally sensitive areas. Map 9 displays the outcome of the environmental composite overlay analysis. This map was compiled by merging all of the GIS data listed under each of the classes above. All data listed under Class.IH was merged to form the boundaries shown on the environmental composite map. This process was repeated for Classes I and H. The following table provides a summary of the land area within Pine Knoll Shores that falls within each of the defined classes. Table 24. Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Acreage by Class (as determined through Environmental Composite Analysis) Acres %of Total Class I 16.3 1.3% Class H 804.5 63.7% Class III 442.0 . 35.0% TOTAL* 1,262.8 100.0% *This figure does not include water or right-of-ways. Sources: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc., and NC Center for Geographic Analysis. 6 O G U E r Legend OCorporate Limits Environmental Composite Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Hydrology ►�. v 0 S A T L A N T I C O C E A N s r A. • Pine Knoll Shores Land Use P. 1 inch = 1,600 feet Feet 0 1,000 2,000 4,000 6,000 The preparation of this map 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. ol�� Consulting Planners, Inc. Environmental Composite Page 47 3. Environmental Conditions a. White Oak River Basin The White Oak River Basinwide Water Quality Plan was adopted by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) in 1997 and updated in November 2001. The following are the goals of DWQ's basinwide program: ► Identify water quality problems and restore full use to impaired waters; ► Identify and protect high value resource waters; ► Protect unimpaired waters while allowing for reasonable economic growth; ► Develop appropriate management strategies to protect and restore water quality; ► Assure equitable distribution of waste assimilative capacity for dischargers; and ► Improve public awareness and involvement in the management of the state's surface waters. As existing and future land uses are considered within Pine Knoll Shores, these goals should be kept in mind. Within the White Oak River Basin, Pine Knoll Shores is located entirely within subbasin 03-05-03. The White Oak River Basin and subbasin boundaries are shown on Map 10. It should be noted that there are currently two designated outstanding resource waters located within or immediately adjacent to the Pine Knoll Shores planning jurisdiction. The White Oak River Basin lies entirely within the southern coastal plain. The basin includes four separate river systems: the New River and its tributaries in the southwestern section; the White. Oak River and its tributaries; the Newport River and its tributaries; and the. North River in the eastern section. The basin also includes Bogue and Core Sounds. Pine Knoll Shores' jurisdiction is bordered to the north by Bogue Sound. The White Oak River Basin encompasses all or portions of four counties and sixteen municipalities. Table 25 provides population information for these areas within the White Oak River Basin. This information was provided by the NC Division of Water Quality from the update to the White Oak River Basinwide Water Quality Plan which is not yet available for distribution. Table 25. White Oak River Basin Population Distribution Area in the White Oak River Basin 1990 Population 2000 Population % Change Carteret County 52,407 59,383 13.3% Atlantic Beach 1,938 1,781 -8.1 % Beaufort . 3,808 3,771 Bogue 351 590 68.1% Cape Carteret 1,013 1,214 19.8% Cedar Point 628 929 47.9% Emerald Isle 2,434 3,488 43.3% Indian Beach 153 95 -37.9% . Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 48 SECTION V Table 25 (continued) Area in the White Oak River Basin 1990 Population 2000 Population % Change Morehead City 6,046 7,691 . 27.2% Newport 2,516 3,349 Peletier 304 487 60.2% Pine Knoll Shores 1,360 1,524 12.1% Craven County 81,812 91,523 Jones County 9,361 10,419 11.3% Maysville 892 1,002 12.3% Onslow County 1.49,838 150,355 0.3% Jacksonville 30,398 66,715 119.5% North Topsail Beach*, 947 843 -11.0% Richlands 996 928 -6.8% Swansboro 1,165 1,459 25.2% Source: NC Department of Water Quality DRAFT White Oak River Basinwide Water Quality Plan (not available for distribution). The following table provides a summary of registered animal operations within White Oak River subbasin 03-05-03. It should be noted that the only registered animal operations within this subbasin consist of swine production. Additionally, none of these facilities are . located in close proximity to Pine Knoll Shores or Bogue Banks. These facilities are centrally located within the mainland portion of Carteret County. Table 26. Pine Knoll Shores Registered Animal Operations Swine* Total Steady State Subbasin No. of Facilities No. of Animals Live Weight** 03-05-03 2 951 542,655 *There are no other registered animal operations located within subbasin 03-05-03. **Steady State Live Weight (SSLW) is the result, in pounds, after a conversion factor has been applied to the number (head count) of swine, cattle, or poultry on a farm. The conversion factors, which come from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (MRCS) guidelines, vary depending on the type of animals on the farm and the type of operation (for example, there are five types of hog farms). Since the amount of waste produced varies by the size of the animal, SSLW is the best way to compare the sizes of the farms. Source: NC Division of Water Quality DRAFT White Oak River Basinwide Water Quality Plan (not available for distribution). Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 49 SECTION V HE MAP The preparation of this map was financed part olland Consulting Planners, Inc. MAP 10 through a provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, " Town of Pine Knoll Shores amended, which is administered by the Office Of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Land Use Plan Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. North Carolina N River Basins and Subbasins W, E s WATAUGA NEW RO NOKE CHOWAN PASQUOTANK FRENCH CATAWBA YADKIN LITTLE BROAD NEUSE TAR-PAMLICO NESSEE BROAD HIWASSEE SAVANNAH HITE OA LUMBER CAPE FEAR v m Ch 0 Legend -0 - 03- 5- 03-05- 4 0 River Basins o Subbasins -02 •OS L�_ Pine Knoll Shores Town of Pine Knoll Shores Miles 0 20 40 80 120 160 1 inch = 21 miles White Oak River Basin b. Subbasin 03-05-03 (Hydrologic Unit 03020106) Most federal government agencies, including the US Geological Survey (USGS) and the US Natural Resources Conservation Service (MRCS), use a system of defining watersheds that is different from that used by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) and many other state agencies in North Carolina. Under the federal system, the White Oak River Basin is made up of two hydrologic areas referred to as. hydrologic units. One of these units includes the entire White Oak River Basin, except the New River watershed area, which is assigned to the other unit. Each hydrologic unit is defined by an 8-digit number. DWQ has a two -tiered system in which the state is subdivided into 17 river basins with each basin further subdivided into subbasins. Table 27 compares the two systems. The White Oak River Basin is subdivided by DWQ into five subbasins. Table 27. Hydrologic Subdivisions in the White Oak River Basin - Watershed Name and USGS 8-digit DWQ Subbasin Major Tributaries Hydrologic Units 6-digit Codes New River 03030001 03-05-02 Bogue-Core Sounds 03020106 03-05-01 White Oak River 03-05-01 Newport River 03-05-03 North River 03-05-04 Jarrett Bay and Nelson Bay 03-05-04 Core Sound and Back Sound 03-05-05 Sources: NC Division of Water Quality White Oak Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan, and US Geological Survey. Water quality within subbasin 03-05-03 is generally good. The Division of Marine Fisheries has classified waters in this subbasin to have Fair to Good commercial fisheries value. . Oyster production is considered fair and clam production is good. Some problems do exist within the subbasin, which can mainly be attributed to increased development along Bogue Banks, as well as the northern shore of the Bogue Sound. Subbasin 03-05-03 lies in the center of Carteret County, extending from the U.S. Forest Service's Croatan National Forest to the Town of Beaufort and the Beaufort. Inlet. Most of this subbasin is comprised of the estuarine waters of Bogue and Core sounds. The only source of surface freshwater throughout the subbasin is the Newport River. -Most of the development within the subbasin is occurring within Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Newport, and Bogue Banks.. There are eight individual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater discharge permits in this subbasin with a total permitted flow of 4.75 MGD. The Town of Morehead City WWTP has the largest of these permits with a total permitted flow of 2.5 MGD and discharges into Calico Creek. The following table summarizes the characteristics of subbasin 03-05-03. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 51 SECTION V Table 28. Characteristics of Subbasin 03-05-03 Land and Water Area (sq. miles): Total Area 228 Land Area 168 Water Area 60 Land Cover Forest/Wetland 69% Surface Water 26% Urban 4% Cultivated Crop 6.5% Pasture/Managed Herbaceous 4% Monitored Stream Statistics:. Aquatic Life Total Streams 15.1 mi/5,788.1 ac Total Supported 5,847.9 mi Total Impaired 140.2 ac Total Not Rated 15.1 mi Recreation: Total Streams 11.2 mi/17,912.9 ac Total Supported 11.2 mi/17,764.7 ac Total Impaired 8.0 ac Total Not Rated 140.2 mi Shellfish Harvesting: Total Streams 5.2 mi/23,867.4 ac Total Supported 19,357.1 mi Total Impaired 5.2 mi/14,510.3 ac Source: NC Division of Water Quality DRAFT White Oak River Basinwide Water Quality Plan. Pine Knoll Shores lies within the Division of Environmental Health's Growing Area E-2. Of the six rated areas within the E-2 growing area, only one is approved for Shellfish Harvesting. Four of the areas are prohibited for Shellfish Harvesting and 'one area is Conditionally Approved - Closed. The stressors in those' areas not opened for shellfish harvesting are fecal coliform. bacteria. The following table provides information regarding these areas: Table 29. Use Support Assessment Summary Growing Area E-2 Aquatic Life . Recreation Shellfish Harvesting AU Number Classification Rating Rating Rating Stressors 20-36-(8.5)bl SA HQW .. No data No data Supporting Approved area immediately adjacent to Salter Path prohibited area 20-36-(8.5)b2 SA HQW No data Supporting Impaired Fecal coliform bacteria DEH prohibited area adjacent to Salter Path on sound side of outer banks 20-36-(8.5)c 1 . SA HQW Supporting Supporting . Impaired Fecal coliform bacteria DEH Conditionally Approved Closed area near jumping Run Creek 20-36-(8.5)c2 SAHOW No data No data Impaired Fecal coliform bacteria DEH Conditionally Approved Closed area near jumping Run Creek Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 52 SECTION V Table 29 (continued) Aquatic Life Recreation Shellfish Harvesting AU Number Classification Ratincr Ratincr Rating Stressors 20-36-(8.5)d SA HQW No data No data Impaired Fecal coliform bacteria DEH closed area in unnamed bay approximately 2500 meters east of line across Bogue Sound from the southwest side of mouth of Gales Creek to Rock Point 20-36-(8.5)e SA HQW No data No data Impaired Fecal coliform bacteria DEH closed area in unnamed bay approximately 3500 meters east of line across Bogue Sound from the southwest side of mouth of Gales Creek to Rock Point Source: NC Division of Water Quality DRAFT White Oak River Basin Water Quality Management Plan (not available for distribution). C. Water Treatment Facilities Communities along Bogue Banks have been concerned with wastewater treatment and - a long term strategy for dealing with wastewater for many years . According to the Carteret County Department of Environmental Health (DEH), it is anticipated that Pine Knoll Shores will continue to rely on private septic tank systems and package treatment plants. Reliance on these systems has slowed growth and redevelopment of large multi -family -and hotel I omplexes due to the significant expense associated with package treatment facilities. At this. - time, the Town of Pine Knoll Shores has made a decision to not support the installation of a central sewer system. This decision was made based on the premise that not providing central sewer will ultimately help control growth. There are currently 12 package plants locatedwithin the jurisdiction of Pine Knoll Shores. These systems vary in age and require weekly maintenance. All facilities have operators who are responsible for weekly maintenance and. upkeep of the systems. Additionally, the county .health department inspects the systems annually to ensure that there are no problems or deficiencies that need to be addressed. As these facilities age, the health department requires that upgrades and/or replacement systems be put in place. There are a large number of private septic tank systems located throughout Pine Knoll Shores. Although the soil survey reports that soils within Pine Knoll Shores are poorly suited for septic tank systems, the. existing systems appear to be in good working order. According to the Carteret County DEH, there are no significant problems with private septic tank systems within Pine Knoll Shores. Carteret County is currently working on a comprehensive database that will locate and document problems experienced with septic systems throughout the county, including Pine Knoll Shores. Once completed, this system will allow for the county to identify specific areas where there is a concentration of septic tankproblems, and can address these problems before they have a significant effect on water quality. At this time, however, there do not seem to be any problems of note with respect to wastewater treatment facilities in Pine Knoll Shores. Carteret County DEH reports that surface runoff, and the contaminants associated with it, have had a much greater impact on water quality in Bogue Sound than septic tank systems or package treatment plants. One of the biggest problems affecting water quality is the runoff of waste associated with pets and wildlife along Bogue Banks and the northern shore of Bogue Sound. Additionally, there are no public health hazards currently within the jurisdiction of Pine Knoll Shores. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 53 SECTION V d. Natural Hazards Pine Knoll Shores is very vulnerable to the effects of natural hazards in the form of hurricanes, coastal flooding, and nor'easters. One of the most significant impacts of these events is the flooding and beach erosion that occurs. The Town has a proactive approach to dealing with the issue of beach erosion; however, there is no: straight forward approach to ensuring the safety of personal property when a hurricane and/or flooding event occurs. The locations of both flood zones and storm surge inundation areas have been discussed in detail earlier in the plan (refer to page 24). These two areas aim to define boundaries around portions of land that will potentially flood in storm events of varying magnitude. In order to further define how significant an impact a major storm event may have on the Town of Pine Knoll Shores, the following table provides the acreage within the AE and VE flood zones by land use type. A detailed discussion regarding flood hazard areas within Pine Knoll Shores, including definitions of flood zone designations, is provided on page 25 and 27 of the plan. These two flood zones are considered to be high hazard areas, where there is a one percent annual chance of a flooding event. The primary distinction between these two zones is that properties within the VE zone are also vulnerable to coastal wave action. All properties within these two zones are required to carry federal flood insurance. Additionally, development within these areas must comply with the Town's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, which has provisions for construction and finished floor elevation to increase the safety of a structure if a flooding event occurs. Table 30 provides the Town's acreage that falls'. within the AE and VE flood zones by land use. ,According to this table, 142.2 acres or 11.0% of Pine Knoll Shores' 454.8 residential land use acres fall within a flood hazard area. This includes both single- and multi -family housing units. Table 30. Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Acreage within Flood Hazard Areas Acreage by % of Total Land Use Land Use Town Acreage Association Owned Property 9.6 0.3% Canal 12.8 1.0% Commercial/Hotel 11.6 0.9% Common Area 65.2 5.0% Multi -Family Residential 9.9 0.8% Marina, 2:6 0.2% Municipally Owned 40.1 3.1 % Office & Professional 0.1 0.0% Institutional 34.0 2.6% Public Beach Access 3.1. 0.2% Recreational 243.4 18.7% Single -Family Residential 132.3 10.2% Utility 5.3 0.4% Vacant 40.4 3.1 % Total 610.2 47.0% Sources: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc., Carteret County GIS, and NC Center for Geographic Analysis. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 54 SECTION V e. Natural Resources Pine Knoll Shores is home to many natural resources including significant natural heritage areas, wetlands, public trust areas, and state defined protected lands. These areas have been discussed in detail earlier in the plan. This discussion begins on page 33 of the plan and includes maps showing the locations of all natural resources and areas of environmental concern within the Pine Knoll Shores jurisdiction. C. ANALYSIS OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT 1. Existing Land Use In order to address future development within Pine Knoll Shores, it is necessary to establish a snapshot of what is currently developed •within the Town's planning jurisdiction. This is achieved by conducting a detailed land use survey, which allows for a review of existing land. use patterns. This review will assist in identifying land use patterns, conflicts, and trends that ` exist within the Town's planning jurisdiction. The process and data associated with it will provide a solid foundation for decisions about future land use and policy development. A detailed land use survey of Pine Knoll Shores was conducted for the Town's entire planning jurisdiction.- This survey was completed through the use of aerial photography and on -site windshield surveys. The existing land use map was then submitted to the Land Use Planning Committee for -review to address any errors. Land use within Pine Knoll Shores has been divided into the following land use categories: association owned property, canal, commercial/hotel, common area, multi -family, marina, municipally owned, office & professional, institutional, public beach access, recreational, single-family residential, utility, and vacant. Map 11 provides the locations of varying land uses within Pine Knoll Shores, and Table 31 summarizes the land use acreage resulting from the existing land use survey. According to the land use survey, approximately 35% of the acreage within Pine Knoll Shores is residential. Single-family housing takes up the most acreage followed by recreational. A majority of this acreage is located within the Roosevelt Natural Area. Table 31. Pine Knoll Shores Existing Land Use Survey Acreage by % of Total Land Use Land Use Town Acreage Association Owned Property 16.6 1.3% Canal 12.3 0.9% Commercial/Hotel 24.1 .1.9% Common Area 117.9 9.1 % Multi -Family 21.8 1.7% Marina 2.8 0.2% Municipally Owned 56.2 4.3% Office & Professional', 2.1 0.2% Institutional 51.3 3.9% Public Beach Access _ 3.8 0.3% Pine KnoA Shores Core Land Use Plan 55 SECTION V Table 31 (continued) Acreage by % of Total Land Use Land Use Town Acreage Recreational 403.9 31.1% Single -Family Residential 433.0 33.3% Utility 13.9 1.1% Vacant Total* 139.9 10.8% 1,299.5 100.0% *This figure does not include right-of-ways. Sources: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc., Carteret County CIS, and NC Center for Geographic Analysis. 2. Land Use Conflicts Land use conflicts often exist within a Town's planning jurisdiction resulting from a variety of circumstances. Issues leading to land use conflicts can result from a lack of proper land use controls, demand for increased development, and development of land not suited for a particular land use. The rate of development within Pine Knoll Shores has been very rapid dating back to the early 1980s. Because of this demand, several problems have arisen with respect to land use. These_issues can be summarized as follows: a. Encroachment of Residential and Urban Type Uses into Forested Areas Pine Knoll Shores has done an excellent job over the years of preserving the maritime forest and maintaining the natural -landscape that exists throughout the Town's jurisdiction. Over time, however, portions of the forest have given way to development. The Town's proactive approach to protecting wooded areas will assist with the effort of preserving natural areas. It is recognized that portions of the forest willcontinue to be cleared in order to accommodate future development. This issue will be addressed in the policy development portion of the plan. b. Residential Development within Flood Hazard Areas The vulnerability of Pine Knoll Shores to coastal flooding and cyclonic tropical storms has been discussed several times within the context of this plan. The Town recognizes that development within flood hazard areas is going to occur due to the Town being located almost entirely within the floodplain. The Town's strategy to address this issue will be to continue enforcement of land use controls that increase the safety of residential and non-residential structures that are built within defined flood zones. Additionally, the Town has'recently adopted a FEbM-approved hazard mitigation plan that details the Town's vulnerability to all natural hazards. This document also outlines specific goals,. objectives, and implementing actions that will be carried out to increase the safety of Town citizens and property in the event of a natural disaster. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan - 5.6 SECTION V 2 9 G U E 1il V 0 5 Legend O Corporate Limits Multi -Family Hydrology Marina dF NC Aquarium dr Municipally Owned Existing Land Use Office and Professional dr Canal Institutional , Commercial/Hotel Open Space/Recreational ATLANTIC OCEAN Single Family Residential L,- Public Beach Access Association Owned Property Common Area Utility Vacant MAP 11 Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan 1 inch = 1,700 feet Feet 0 1,000 2,000 4,000 6,000 The preparation of this map 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. ol� Consulting Planners, Inc. Existing Land Use Page 57 C. High Density Development in Areas with Soils Having, Severe Septic Tank - -Limitations There is currently no central sewer system serving the.mucipalities along Bogue ni Banks. Sewage treatment within Pine Knoll Shores is primarily handled either through individual septic tank systems or package treatment plants. Use of these facilities is a concern for the Town, and has been identified as a key issue within this planning process. This issue has been an impediment to new construction and redevelopment' within the Town's. jurisdiction. This issue will be discussed further in the Community Facilities/Services portion of the plan. 3. Development Trends The Town of Pine Knoll Shores has developed very rapidly over the last 30 years. From the Town's origin, Pine Knoll Shores has been developed. as a primarily residential area to accommodate both permanent and seasonal residents. The Town has implemented strict land use controls in an effort to maintain this residential character. According to the existing land use survey, approximately 304, or 14%, of the Town's total parcel count remains vacant. All but ten of the 304. parcels have already been platted for single-family residential development. The vacant property within Pine Knoll Shores is scattered throughout the Town's jurisdiction; however, a majority of the vacant parcels fall within the central portion of Town, south of Oakleaf Drive, which consists of single-family homes. It is anticipated that a majority of the vacant land within Pine Knoll Shores will be .developed as single-family residential homes. There are several larger vacant parcels that are located along Pine Knoll Boulevard that could potentially support _a future development. Two of these properties are currently municipally -owned parcels. There has been discussion of converting one of these properties into a boat/recreational vehicle storage area that would be operated by the Town. In order to provide a forecast of how vacant land will be developed throughout the Town's jurisdiction, an overlay analysis was performed based on the existing land use survey and the Town's zoning map. Based on this analysis, the zoning district of each undeveloped parcel has been identified. Table 32 provides a summary of how all vacant parcels will be developed, if this development follows existing zoning patterns. Table 32. Pine Knoll Shores Zoning Classification of Undeveloped Properties % of Total Acreage by % of Total Zoning District Parcels Vacant Parcels Land Use Vacant Acreage MT I, N92 56 18.4% 29.3 20.9% OP 1 0.3% Rl, R2, R3, R4 245 80.6% 9.3 1 6.7% 100.9 72.1 % REC2, REC3 2 0.7% 0.4 0.3% - Total 304 100.0% .139.9 100.0% Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 58 SECTION V Each of the zoning classifications listed in the table above include several different zoning districts. The following summarizes which zoning districts have been included in the table, as well as the intended use of each zoning district as defined in the Town's zoning ordinance: ► Multi -Family District (MF1, MF2) - the principal use of land is for multi -family dwellings. ► Office & Professional (OP) -the principal use of land is. for office and professional service facilities to serve the needs'of the community. ► Residential Districts (RI, R2, R3, R4) - the principal use of land is for dwellings. ► Recreation Districts (REC2, REC3) - the principal use of land is for recreation, both public and private. According to this information, 295 acres, or 96% of the Town's undeveloped land is zoned for either single- or multi -family development. A majority of this land, 86% of the vacant parcels, is zoned to be developed as single-family homes. It is difficult to judge how rapidly this development will take place. The Pine Knoll Shores planning and inspections office has issued an average of 17 single-family residential building permits per year between the years of 1997 and 2004. There were also building permits issued for the construction of 42 multi -family units. It is anticipated that development of this undeveloped property will occur across the Town's jurisdiction. It is not expected that rapid development will occur in specific portions of the Town's jurisdiction. 4. Historical, Cultural, and Scenic Areas There are several Protected Lands and state -defined Natural Heritage areas that fall within the planning jurisdiction of Pine Knoll Shores. These areas have been thoroughly discussed in the Natural Systems Analysis portion of this plan (refer to page 23). All fragile areas are discussed and maps detailing the locations of these areas are provided. 5.. Land Use in Relation to Environmental Composite Map The environmental composite map (Map 9) was discussed beginning on page 45 of the plan. This map is intended to delineate the Town's jurisdiction in accordance with environmentally sensitive areas. For a detailed discussion of how this map was compiled, and what the various classes mean, refer to Section B(2). The following table provides a summary of how the undeveloped parcels in � Pine Knoll Shores relate to the classes established on the environmental composite map. If a parcel was located in more than one class as defined in the environmental composite analysis, the most environmentally sensitive concern was assigned to that parcel. v Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 59 SECTION V Table 33. Pine Knoll Shores Undeveloped Land in Relation to Environmental Composite Analysis (Class I-P Environmental Composite Acreage by % of Total. Map (Class I - III) Land Use Vacant Acreage Class I 2.7. 1.9% Class II 116.9 83.66/6 " Class III 20.3 14.5% Total' 139.9 100.0% Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc., and NC Center for Geographic Analysis. 6. 'Land Use Demand Forecast In order to gauge the rate of growth within the Town of Pine Knoll Shores, it is necessary to establish an estimate of how rapidly development is•expected to occur within the Town's planning jurisdiction. Many times land use demand is established based on the growth rate of a Town's population. Pine Knoll Shores, as well as other barrier island communities, faces a different situation than a typical inland municipality. One issue is that there is no space to grow. The Town has no means through which to expand. The Town cannot establish an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, and within North Carolina it is not legal to annex portions of a neighboring municipal jurisdiction. Another issue is that Pine Knoll Shores has grown so rapidly, there are not many remaining vacant parcels. Within Pine Knoll Shores, only approximately 140 of the Town's 1,299.5. total acres remain undeveloped. The Town does not have a problem supporting the permanent or seasonal population in terms of housing. There is more than adequate housing to support these two populations. As the housing stock increases, so will the peak seasonal population until total build -out occurs. Due to the unique nature of development within Pine Knoll Shores, residential development estimates have been established based on building permit activity over the last five years. The following table provides a summary of these estimates. Table 34. Pine Knoll Shores Residential Land Use Demand Estimates 2005** 2010 2015 2020 Built -Upon Residential Acreage 441 478 516 554 (Single- and Multi -Family)* Residential Unit Increase. 1,913 1,988 2,063 , . 2,138 *Residential acreage increase is based on the average lot size of all remaining undeveloped land within the Pine Knoll Shores jurisdiction. The average lot size is one-half "(0.5) acre. **Figure based on the existing land use survey. Sources: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc., and Pine Knoll Shores Planning Department. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 60 SECTION V D. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES/SERVICES 1. Transportation A majority of the roads within the planning jurisdiction of Pine Knoll Shores are local access streets, with the exception of NC Highway 58 which runs the entire length of the Town's corporate limits. NC Highway 58 is the primary road running along Bogue Banks, and connects the island to Cape Carteret to the west and Morehead City to the east. All of the roads within Pine Knoll Shores are maintained by the Town, with the exception of private drives which are located within several of the single-family and multi -family developments and NC Highway 58. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), there are approximately 20.9 miles of public right-of-way within Pine Knoll Shores' jurisdiction. As stated, a majority of these streets are local access streets serving the residential portions of Town. NCDOT collects traffic count data on an annual basis at key intersections throughout the state. A traffic count for the intersection of Pine Knoll Boulevard and NC Highway 58 was reported in the 2005 NCDOT Traffic Survey. Based on this information, the average daily traffic count (AADT) for this intersection was 10,000 automobiles in 2005. The 2005 data is the most recent traffic count data currently. available for the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. There are currently no. major road projects underway within the jurisdiction of Pine Knoll Shores. There has been discussion in recent years regarding the installation of a third bridge access to Bogue Banks located somewhere towards the middle of the island. Construction of this bridge is strongly opposed by the residents of Pine Knoll Shores. This issue was identified and discussed at the Town -wide issues identification meeting held in November 2004. This issue will be addressed further in the policy statement section of the plan. The Level of Service (LOS) for NC Highway 58 is an A or B in the off-season. During the height of the summer, around the fourth of July; the LOS for this road can be as low as a D. The road cannot be significantly widened due to the availability of land and environmental concerns that exist in the area. Overall, the LOS is acceptable for that area. Appendix III shows the levels of congestion associated with the various levels of service. LOS D is considered the "practical capacity" of a facility, or that at which the public begins to express dissatisfaction. 2. Health Care Citizens of Pine Knoll Shores have access to a wide variety of local physicians, as well as regional care facilities. The nearest comprehensive health care provider is Carteret County General Hospital. The hospital has 117 beds with an average of 87 inpatients each day and performs over 410 surgeries each month. The hospital anticipates the need for 18 additional beds in the near future. In addition, over 4,000 outpatient tests or treatments are provided each month. Services provided by the hospital include: ► Cancer care center ► Radiology imaging center Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 61 SECTION V ► Outpatient clinics for neurology and blood transfusions ► Nuclear medicine ► CT Scanning ► Mobile lithotrypsy ► Laser surgery ► Laparoscopic surgery ► Maternity facilities ► Urgent and emergency care ► Extended care facilities ► Home health Hospice The following list provides the name, function, and location of a variety of health care providers that are in close proximity to Pine Knoll Shores and serve the citizens of Bogue Banks: Mental Health Care Brynn Marr Behavioral Healthcare System Jacksonville, NC Urgent and Medical Care The Heart Center of Eastern NC Morehead City, NC Eastern Carteret Medical Center Sea Level, NC . Beaufort Care Beaufort, NC ECIM Urgent Medical Care Cape Carteret, NC . Emerald Isle Primary Care Emerald Isle, NC Med Center One Atlantic Beach, NC Beach Care Urgent Medical Care Center Morehead City, NC Carteret Urgent Care Center Morehead City, NC Carteret Surgery Center Morehead City, NC Physical Therapist Beaufort Physical Therapy Beaufort, NC Carteret. Physical Therapy Morehead City, NC Cape Carteret Physical Therapy Cape Carteret, NC In addition to this list of varying health care providers, there are several dentist offices located on Bogue Banks, as well as in Morehead City and Beaufort. For services'not provided at Carteret County General Hospital, citizens of Pine Knoll Shores also have regional -access to both Craven County Regional Medical Center, located in New Bern, and University Health Systems of Eastern North Carolina located in Pitt County. The Pitt County facility is located approximately 110 miles from Pine Knoll Shores, and provides service to 29 counties throughout eastern North_ Carolina. University Health Systems includes Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC, community hospitals, physician practices, home health, and other independently operated health services. University Health Systems is . affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 62 SECTION V 3. . Law Enforcement The Town of Pine Knoll Shores Police Department provides law enforcement services for all of the Town's corporate limits. The staff consists of nine officers, including the Police Chief: Two officers are on duty at.all times. The full-time staff is supported by three part-time officers. Nine patrol cars are maintained. Based on National Standards, a community would normally. provide two staff police personnel per 1,000 persons in population. The Town has a 2000 population of 1,524, and therefore exceeds the two per 1,000 population ratio. Peak seasonal population was established for the Town earlier in the plan. The estimated peak population based on these estimates. is 12,654.. If the Town's three part-time officers are factored into the overall police staffing count, Pine Knoll Shores still exceeds the recommended ratio, for police personnel -even during summer months- when the Town's population substantially increases. Future needs regarding police and fire/EMS protection will be discussed later in the plan. 4. Fire/Rescue Services The Town of Pine Knoll Shores operates a full-time fire department. The department has a staff of three paid EMT/firefighters, a fire inspector, and a Fire Chief. This staff is supported by a number of volunteers. Department fleet includes one 75-f6ot ladder truck, two 1,500 GPM pumpers, one 1,000 GPM pumper, two Rescue Basic EMS Transport Units, two service vehicles, and one command unit. The Town of Pine Shores currently maintains a mutual aid agreement with all other municipal and volunteer fire departments within Carteret County. The Pine Knoll Shores Fire Department assists the other departments along Bogue Banks, including the Salter Path Fire Department, the Atlantic Beach Fire Department, and the Emerald Isle Fire Department, much more frequently than those located on the mainland. The mutual aid agreement that the Town maintains with Salter Path and Atlantic Beach is considered an automatic mutual aid. agreement. This means that when a response call is requested in either jurisdiction, the Pine Knoll Shores Fire Department is also contacted regarding the incident. According to the Town's Emergency Services Director, response time for the Pine Knoll Shores Fire Department averaged 3.5 minutes over the last year. In addition to the Town's Fire/EMS staff, there is a paramedic stationed within the Town seven days a week. The paramedic operates out of the Fire/EMS facility, but'all equipment and compensation for the paramedic is paid by Carteret County. It should be noted that. this paramedic does not just serve Pine Knoll Shores, but may be dispatched to incidents throughout the county. There are currently four 911 command centers located throughout Carteret County. These call centers are located in Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, and Beaufort. Emergency calls occurring within Pine Knoll Shores are dispatched through the central command center located in Beaufort.. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 63 SECTION V The Insurance Services Office (ISO) makes anindependent evaluation of many departments every ten years or when major changes have occurred. Many insurance companies use the ISO rating as one factor in setting the amount of premium that is paid on a particular property. Departments are rated from a Class 1 (the best) to Class 10 (unprotected). The Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating for the Town of Pine Knoll Shores is 6. 5. Administration The Town of Pine Knoll Shores is governed by a Council -Manager form of government. The Town's personnel are broken down into five defined departments including: Administration, Police, Fire/EMS and Emergency. Management, Planning/Inspections, and Public Service. The Town currently employs 20 full-time employees. Pine Knoll Shores has five acting Town Commissioners, and maintains an active Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Community - Appearance Commission, and Recreational Advisory Committee. 6. Water System The Town of Pine Knoll Shores owns and operates 94,288 linear feet of water line, two elevated storage tanks, and four wells within the Town. The Town purchased the system from Carolina Water Service on September 27, 2005. The locations of allwater lines, storage tanks, and wells within Pine Knoll Shores are shown on Map 12.. The Town's water system is permitted for a maximum capacity of 1.2 million gallons per day (mgd). Through operation of the Town's. existing four well sites, the Town's system is capable of producing approximately 982,000 gallons of treated potable water per day. Consumption of the Town's water resources varies. substantially from winter months to peak summer months. During peak summer months, the Town utilizes approximately680,000 gallons per day (.68 mgd) comprising approximately 58% . of the Town's total permitted water system capacity. This demand drops to as low as 244,000 gallons per day (.24 mgd) during winter months. The water supplied to Pine Knoll Shores is gathered from wells, which are tapped into the Castle Hayne Aquifer running beneath portions of Carteret County. The Castle Hayne aquifer, underlying the eastern half of the North Carolina coastal plain, is the most productive aquifer in the state and the primary water source for the Town. It is primarily limestone and sand. The Castle Hayne aquifer is noted for its thickness (more than 300 feet in places) and the ease of water movement within it, both of which contribute to high well yields. It lies fairly close to the surface toward the south and west, deepening rapidly toward the east. 7. Sewer Svstem The Town -of Pine Knoll Shores relies on a combination of private septic tank systems and package treatment plants for wastewater treatment. A majority of single-family homes utilize private septic tank systems. While these systems are suitable for moderate.density residential. development, these systems are not suitable for high density developments. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 64 SECTION V 0 561 G U E Legend OCorporate Limits Hydrology Water Lines 40 Water Tank ►I: v O S O Existing Wells ® Well Sites Community Facilities Q Fire and EMS Station lM Town Hall ATLANTIC OCEAN MAP 12 Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan 1 inch = 1,700 feet 0 1,150 2,300 4,600 6,9 The preparation of this map 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. ol� Consulting Planners, Inc. Existing Municipal Infrastructure Page 65 Within Pine Knoll Shores, privately -owned central collection, treatment, and disposal systems are being utilized by high density and multi -family developments. These systems consist of mechanical package plants for wastewater treatment with land disposal of the effluent accomplished through nitrification line, rotary distributors, or low pressure disposal fields. These privately -operated package treatment plants are permitted and regulated by Carteret County Department of Environmental Health (DEH). Table 35 provides a listing of all package treatment plants within Pine Knoll Shores, including their capacity and condition. The. information regarding the condition of the plants was provided by Carteret County DEH. Table 35. Pine Knoll Shores Package Treatment and Disposal Systems Capacity Complex (GPD) Operator Type Condition Ameri-Suites 13,800 Don O'Mara . Subsurface-LPP New System Coral Bay West 10,000 Kevin Mullineux Subsurface -Siphon- Older System Conversion Lines Pine Knoll Townes II 11,040 Don O'Mara Subsurface-LPP Older System Ocean Terrace 12,000 Don O'Mara Subsurface -Conversion Lines Older System Genesis 30,500 Ernie Guthrie Rotor Fields Older System Oceans 6,000 Don O'Mara Subsurface -Conversion Lines In Good Working Order Whaler Inn 20,000 Dan Fortin Subsurface-LPP . Fairly New System Beach Walk Villas _ 17,340 Don O'Mara. Subsurface -Conversion Lines Older System Bogue Shore Club 12,000 Chuck Barnes Subsurface-LPP Older System McGinnis Point 30,600 Don O'Mara Subsurface-LPP Drain Field Recently Replaced Beacons Reach 135,000 Don O'Mara Re-Use/Spray Irrigation In Good Working Order Source: Carteret County Department of Environmental Health As noted, the systems above are responsible for treating high density multi -family developments. Private septic tanks are relied upon for the treatment of waste from individual housing units. According to the Carteret County DEH, there are no recurring septic tanks problems. One concern of the County Health Department is that as redevelopment. occurs higher density development will take place and will potentially create problems with respect to water treatment due to the lack of land available for utilization as a drain field. In order to address this issue, many developers are moving toward new septic tank technologies. The new systems are supposed to extend the life of a drain field, can be used in poor .soil conditions, take less space than standard septic systems, and are supposed to be better for the environment. The establishment of a central sewer system within Pine Knoll Shores is not . viewed as a feasible option at this point. Sewage treatment will be discussed further in the future demands and policy statement sections of the plan. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 66 SECTION V 8. Solid Waste The Town of Pine .Knoll Shores contracts out its solid waste collection services to Waste Industries. Town residents.pay for this service through their annual tax bill. Curb side trash collection runs once per week for household waste and bi-weekly for recyclables. Yard debris' is removed once per month. All trash and debris collected by Waste Industries is taken to the Tri-County Landfill located near Tuscarora in Craven County. This facility serves Carteret, Pamlico, and Craven Counties, and was opened in 1994. The Tri-County Landfill currently has one cell that is at capacity, one that is being utilized, and a third is being constructed. According to 2003 estimates, the landfill has the capacity to operate for approximately 30 more years. 9. Schools The school age population of Pine Knoll Shores is served by the Carteret County School System. All schools serving the area are located on the mainland of Carteret County. Bus service provides transportation to and from these schools on a daily basis. Table 36 provides a summary of the schools serving Pine Knoll Shores, along with some general statistics about . those facilities. All schools have recreational facilities in place to serve students. The Coastal Carolina Boys and Girls Club was recently constructed near Morehead City Primary School. This facility offers an after- school program throughout the school year, as well as summer activities and programs. Table 36. Pine Knoll Shores Educational Facilities . School Enrollment Staff Recreational Facilities Morehead City Primary (PreK - 3) .681 120 Playground, Indoor Gym Morehead City Elementary (4 - 5) 302 45 Full Size Gym, Multi -purpose Room, Playground, General Open Athletic Field Morehead City Middle (6 - 8) 582 - 66 Indoor Gym, Soccer Field, Softball Field West Carteret High School (9 - 12) 1,198 134 Gym, Athletic Fields, Track Source: Carteret County Schools. In addition to the Carteret County School System, there are several private schools that are available to'the school aged population of Pine Knoll Shores. The following table provides a listing of these schools and their respective student body population. Table 37. Pine Knoll Shores Area Private Schools School Grades Student Population Beaufort Christian Academy PreK - 12 108 Tiller School* K - 6 104 Cape Lookout Marine Science School* . 9-12 116 Carteret Academy . 5 - 12 67 St. Egbert Elementary School g -- 9 134 *These are designated charter schools. Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 67 SECTION V Higher education is .offered for Pine Knoll Shores citizens through Carteret Community College, located in Morehead City. The school offers more than 100 courses, and students can pursue programs leading to a certificate, diploma, or associate degree. East Carolina University is a major four-year university, and is part of the University of North Carolina system. The university is located- in Greenville, North Carolina, roughly 100 miles from Pine Knoll - Shores. 10. Recreation Since development of the Town's 1996 CAMA Land Use Plan, Pine Knoll Shores has worked very diligently to establish a number of public beach access points. At the time the.1996 plan was adopted, the Town did not have any public accesses. At this time, the Town has established five public beach access points with plans for additional access points in accordance with Army Corps of Engineer requirements. The locations of the public, private, and state-owned access points are shown on Map 13. Aside from the natural recreational resources that are so prominent in Pine Knoll Shores, there are also several other outdoor activities available to Town citizens and visitors. There is a semi -private golf course and tennis facility located within the eastern portion of Town, which is open to the public. The Town is interested in establishing some additional recreation opportunities, and identified this as a key issue at the Town's public input meeting. The Board of Commissioners has created the Recreation Advisory Committee to study future needs. The need for a central recreation facility will be discussed further in the future demands and policy statement sections of the plan. 11. Electric Service Electric service within Pine' Knoll Shores is .provided by the Carteret -Craven Electric Cooperative. This organization is one of 27 electric cooperatives throughout North Carolina. There are currently 2, 613 customers within Pine Knoll Shores being served by Carteret -Craven Electric Cooperative. 12. Telephone/Cable Service Telephone service within Pine Knoll Shores is provided by EMBARQ Corporation, and cable television service is provided by Time Warner Cable. 13. Wireless Providers Cellular telephone service is available through all major carriers in Pine Knoll Shores. The most common service providers serving the area are as follows: Alltel, AT&T, Sprint PCS, US Cellular, and Verizon. There are cellular antenna located within the Town's planning jurisdiction; on top of a water tower and on top of the Clamdigger Inn. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 68 SECTION V Legend OCorporate Limits + State Owned Site Hydrology i Association Owned Access Sites Public Beach Access Sites iPublic Water Access Parking Proposed Public Water Access Proposed Parking MAP 13 Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan The preparation of this map 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. 12 Beach Access Sites ol�� Consulting Planners, Inc. Page 69 14. High Speed Internet High speed internet service providers serving Pine Knoll Shores residents include the following: Starfish Internet, CoastalNet, Time Warner Cable (Roadrunner), and Embarq. 15. Stormwater Management a. Introduction Stormwater is pure rainwater plus anything the rain carries along with it. In urban areas, rain that falls on the roof of a house, or collects on paved areas like driveways, roads, and footpaths is carried away through a system of pipes that is separate from the sewerage system. Unlike sewage, stormwater is not treated. In some cases it's filtered through traps, usually located at the end of the pipe system, but it still flows directly from streets and gutters into the canal, Bogue Sound, and ocean. Straight from the street to waterways inhabited by fish and other aquatic animals and plants in these estuarine environments. There are three main types of stormwater pollution: litter, such as cigarette butts, cans, paper or plastic bags; chemical pollution, such as detergents, oil or fertilizers; and'natural' pollution, such as leaves, garden clippings, or animal droppings. According to the Carteret County Health Department, the most . significant problem with respect to pollutants in stormwater runoff is -pet and animal waste. b. Existing Drainage Problems Overall stormwater drainage is not a significant problem within Pine Knoll Shores. There is, however, a low-lying area situated between portions of Cedar Road and the eastern extent of the Town's corporate limits. This area is centrally located between Cypress Drive to the north and Salter Path Road to the south. This area experiences heavy ponding of water, and in some cases floods during heavy rain events., The boundaries of this stormwater drainage problem area is shown on Map 14. The Town will continue to address drainage and stormwater runoff through updated ordinances and regulations. C. Water Quality Problems Stormwater runoff is a significant problem with. respect to water.quality. Water quality within and adjacent to the corporate limits of Pine Knoll Shores has been discussed in detail in the Natural Systems Analysis (Page 41) and Environmental Conditions (Page 48) sections of the plan. Pine Knoll Shores is currently in the process of planning to update its stormwater management policies. These policies. will address collection, treatment, and disposal. Addressing these problems through development of enhanced stormwater management policies will help to reduce the impact the Town's runoff is having on the waters of Bogue Sound. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use'Plan 70 SECTION V M O G U E Legend OCorporate Limits Hydrology ,IJ v 0 S Areas of Stormwater Concern i ATLANTICOCEAN °S Pine ° n A. 14 Knoll Shores Land Use Plan 1 inch = 1,625 feet Feet 0 1,000 2,000 4,000 6,000 The preparation of this map 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. olC� Consulting Planners, Inc, Areas of Stormwater Concern Page 71 d. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations The EPA has begun implementation of Phase II of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). These policies apply to municipalities with populations greater than 10,000 and with densities of 1,000 per square mile. For municipalities that meet these parameters, submittal of a stormwater management plan is required. Phase II regulations apply to all entities that meet these criteria based on both the 1990 and 2000 census.- This will. . apply only if the entity is operating a Small MS4 (Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System). MS4's are defined as a publicly -owned conveyance or system of conveyances designed or used for collecting and conveying stormwater. MS4's are not combined with sewer and are not part of a publicly -owned treatment facility. At this time, the Town of Pine Knoll Shores is not required to meet the new EPA Phase II Stormwater Management Program regulations. Pine Knoll Shores is moving ahead with proactive efforts in anticipation of Phase II. and/or Division of Coastal Management regulations. e. Construction Activities Stormwater runoff from construction activities can have a significant impact on water quality, contributing sediment and other pollutants exposed at construction sites. The NPDES Stormwater Program requires operators of both large and small construction sites to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater under aNPDES construction stormwater permit. In 1990, the Phase I Stormwater Management Program regulations addressed large construction operations that disturbed five (5) or more acres of land. The NPDES program also addresses small construction activities — those that disturb less than five (5) acres of land — which were included in the Phase H final rule. Construction activities that disturb over one (1) acre of land are required to develop and implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan specifically designed for the construction site. The development implementations of the plan follow the basic phases listed below: (1) Site Planning and Design Development Phase (2) Assessment Phase (3) Control Selection/Design Phase (4) Certification/Verification/Approval Phase (5) . Implementation/Construction Phase (6) Final Stabilization/Termination Phase f. North Carolina Shoreline Buffering In August 2000, the State of North Carolina developed a 30 foot buffering rule for all new development in. the 20 coastal counties governed by the Coastal Area Management .Act (CAMA). This rule applies to all navigable waters, excluding the ocean, which has previously established setback requirements. The development. of this buffer does not restrict .the construction of water dependent structures, such as docks and boat ramps. The benefits of the buffering include the following: Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 72 SECTION V (1) Flood Control — by reducing the velocity and providing a collection area for stormwater runoff and precipitation. Buffers encourage water infiltration into the ground, rather than flooding low-lying areas. (2) Groundwater Recharge — buffers are also beneficial to recharging the ground water supply and promoting groundwater flow. (3) Soil Erosion Prevention — vegetated buffers stabilize the soil and reduce sedimentation. (4) Conservation of Coastal Riparian Wildlife Habitats —these natural areas provide breeding, nesting, and habitat, and protect wildlife from predication. Vegetated buffers help increase the diversity of wildlife while providing site for foraging and corridors for dispersal. E. LAND SUITABILITY ANALYSIS A thorough analysis of all impediments to development, as well as existing community facilities, has been completed in the preceding sections. All of these variables factor into suitability for development for a specific piece of property. In order to assess what affect the various man-made and environmental constraints will have on development throughout Pine Knoll Shores, an overlay analysis was performed. This overlay analysis is a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based process geared toward evaluating the suitability of land for development. The procedure is very similar to the practice developed by Ian McHarg, in which geospatial data layers are referenced to each other in an effort to determine what portions of a land mass' appear to be the most favorable sites fora specific land use. The overall process utilized Arcview GIS software with the SpatialAnalyst extension along with data layers provided by the North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA). The analysis takes into consideration a number of factors, including natural systems constraints, compatibility with existing land uses and development patterns, existing land use policies, and the availability of community facilities. The end product of this analysis is a land suitability map that shows underutilized land that is suited or not suited for development (see Map 15). This map can be used as a foundation for the discussion and formation of Town -wide land use policy and should be compared to the future land use map. Land suitability analysis involves the application of criteria to the landscape to assess where land is most and least suitable for development of structures and infrastructure. A computer application is not essential for this analysis, but greatly simplifies the process. There are eight key steps to completing the overlay analysis: (1) Define criteria for the analysis (2) Define data needed (3) Determine what GIS analysis operations should be performed (4) Prepare the data (5) Create a model (6) Run the model .(7) Analyze results (8) Refine model as needed Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 73 SECTION V All of these steps have been completed, and as noted above, the end product is displayed on Map 15. There were no additions or adjustments to the default layer sets and weighting factors provided by the Division of Coastal Management to the Town for the existing land suitability analysis map. Prior to producing the map, data was compiled and each data layer in conjunction with criteria was assigned a weight. The Town was then divided into one -acre squares. Each of these one -acre squares of land was given a score based on how that respective piece of property related to each data layer. The score for each data layer was multiplied against that given layer's weight. The scores for each layer were added together to determine a suitability rating for that one -acre square of property. The suitability rating falls into four primary categories: least suitable, low suitability, medium suitability, and high suitability. The following table summarizes all data layers used, including the criteria and weight assigned to each layer. Table 38. Pine Knoll Shores Land Suitability Analysis Criteria Table Criteria and Rating Least Low Medium . High Assigned Layer Name Suitable Suitability Suitability Suitability Weight 0 -2 1 +2 Coastal Wetlands Exclusion* Inside — Outside — Exceptional &Substantial Non- Exclusion* Inside — Outside — Coastal Wetlands Estuarine Waters Exclusion* Inside — Outside — Protected Lands Exclusion* Inside — Outside — Storm Surge Areas Weighted — Inside — Outside 2 Soils (Septic Limitations) Weighted — Severe Moderate Slight 2 . Flood Zones Weighted — Inside — Outside 2 HQW/ORW Watersheds Weighted — Inside — Outside 1 Natural Heritage Areas Weighted — .<500' Hazardous Substance Disposal Weighted —. <500' . — >500' 1 Sites NPDES Sites Weighted — <500' — >500' 1 Wastewater Treatment Plants • Weighted — <500' — >500' 1 Discharge Points Weighted — . <500' — >500' 1 Land Application Sites Weighted — <500' — >500' 1 Developed Land Weighted — > 1 mi .5 - 1 mi <.5 mi 1 Roads Weighted -. > 1 mi .5 -1 mi <.5 mi 2 Water Pipes Weighted — .. >.5 mi .25 -.5 mi <.25 mi 3 Sewer Pipes Weighted — >.5 mi .257.5 mi <.25 mi 3 *Data layers that are slated as exclusion have a suitability of 0 or 1, meaning that if a specific one -acre piece of property falls within one of these areas, it is automatically considered least suitable for development. Source: NCGIA and CAMA Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 74 SECTION V Legend QCorporate Limits 14-Digit Hydrologic Code Hydrology Land Suitabilty Least Suitable Low Suitability Moderate Suitability High Suitability MAP 15 Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan The preparation of this map 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. ol� Consulting Planners, Inc. Land Suitability Analysis Page 75 Overall, land in Pine Knoll Shores is moderately suitable for development: Table 39 provides a summary of land suitability acreage based on the results of the overlay analysis. Table 39. Pine Knoll Shores Acreage Suitability Acreage % of Total Least Suitable 413 28.1% Low Suitability . 215 14.6% Medium Suitability 720. 49.0% High Suitability 120 8.2% Total 1,468 100.0% Source: Holland Consulting Planners (April, 2003); North Carolina Center for Geographic Information andAnalysis. F. CURRENT PLANS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS 1. Town of Pine Knoll Shores Code of Ordinances Land development within Pine Knoll Shores is regulated by a Code of Ordinances. The Code of Ordinances was last updated and adopted by the Board of Commissioners on May 13, 2008. The ordinance is a comprehensive approach to controlling land development within the . corporate limits of Pine Knoll Shores. The following provides a summary of the Town's ordinances that pertain to development or environmentally sensitive areas. a. Zoning On the Town's official zoning map, 13 zoning districts are established for the corporate limits. Pine Knoll Shores does not have any extraterritorial jurisdiction. Specific requirements . are set forth regarding permitted uses in each district as well as the minimum lot sizes, yard setbacks, and building heights. Map 16 and Table 40 provide the location and acreage figures of all zoning districts within Pine Knoll Shores' planning jurisdiction. The two largest zoning districts within the Town's planning jurisdiction are R-2 and REC3. These two districts account for 45% of Pine Knoll Shores' total jurisdiction. Fifty-eight percent (57.7%) of Pine Knoll Shores is zoned residential use, 8.8% is zoned for non-residential uses, and 33.5% is zoned for recreational uses. For a detailed description of each of the zoning districts provided in this table, refer to the Town's. current Code. of Ordinances. Table 40. Pine Knoll Shores - Zoning Districts Acres % of Total Residential 742.9 57.7% R-1 126.1 9.8% . R-2 280.8 . 21.8% R-3 38.1 3.0% R-4 35.7 2.8% MFl 53.6 4.2% MF2 208.6 16.2% Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 76 SECTION V Table 40 (continued) Non -Residential 113.6 8.9% C 7.8 INS'ITP 51.3 4.0% MS 45.2 3.5% OP 9.3 0.7% Recreation 431.5 33.5% REC 1 24.9 8.0% REC2 103.2 1.9% REC3 303.4 23.6% TOTAL 1,288.0* 100.0% *This figure does not include water or right-of-ways. Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc., and Town of Pine Knoll Shores.. b. Subdivision Regulations The subdivision regulations for the Town of Pine Knoll Shores are intended to contain all criteria pertaining to the subdivision of individual tracts of land into smaller lots. This ordinance is intended to establish sound and orderly development principles in an effort to prevent overcrowding and integrate future developments into the Town's existing road and utility infrastructure network. The subdivision regulations also contain provisions requiring the establishment of right-of-way easements required for public utilities installation. C. . Stormwater Management Ordinance An ordinance is currently under consideration which will require all proposed . construction within the Town of Pine Knoll Shores to submit a stormwater management plan for review and approval by the Town's building inspector. The ordinance is intended to ensure that individual property .owners are responsible for managing stormwater. Properly. addressing the issue of stormwater will help minimize the, impact that construction will have on adjacent properties, as well as water quality within Bogue Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. d. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance The Town of Pine Knoll Shores is a standard member of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP has recently completed updated floodplain maps for Carteret County. The new maps were adopted on July 16, 2003. The floodplain maps have been discussed in the Natural Systems Analysis section of the plan (page 23). Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 77 SECTION V Legend OCorporate Limits MF2 R-4 Hydrology S MS REC1 Zoning Classification f OP REC2 SC R-1 S REC3 INSTIT R-2 MF1 R-3 ol� Consulting Planners, Inc. Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan Zoning Classification The preparation of this map 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. N W . E s Page 78 In accordance with regulations under the NFIP, Pine Knoll Shores adopted a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. The purpose of this ordinance is as follows: (1) Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety, and property due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging. increase in erosion, flood heights or velocities; (2) Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction; (3) Control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation of flood waters; (4) Control filling, grading, dredging, and all other development which may increase erosion or flood damage; and, (5) Prevent or regulate, the. construction .of flood barriers whichwill unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands. e. Public Waters and Boats Ordinance This Town ordinance governs the construction of piers and docking facilities within the Town's planning jurisdiction. The ordinance specifies the allowable location and volume of private docking facilities for both_ single-family developments, as well as multi -family developments. This ordinance also sets forth rules and regulations pertaining to use of the Town's canal network. This portion of the ordinance addresses issues such as anchoring, speed, discharging and dumping, etc. f. Beaches and Dunes Ordinance This Town ordinance addresses the issue of vehicular access to the ocean beach running along Pine Knoll Shores. The ordinance specifies who is eligible for these permits, and outlines the process required to obtain a permit. This ordinance also provides provisions relating to general beach use regulations, parking restrictions, and restrictions against bulldozing on the beach. 2. NC State Building Code The Town of Pine Knoll Shores utilizes the North Carolina State Building Code to oversee the erection of all structures within its planning jurisdiction. The Town employs a full-time building inspector and an administrative assistant to oversee the inspections process. The minimum use standards, provisions, and requirements for safe and stable design, methods of construction, and usage of materials in buildings and structures erected, enlarged, altered, Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 79 SECTION V repaired, moved, converted to other uses, or demolished, and the equipment, maintenance, use, and occupancy of all buildings and structures in the Town, are regulated in accordance with the terms of the North Carolina State Building Code. It should be noted that when the State of North Carolina recently adopted the International Building Code, a provision related to wind driven debris was eliminated. Because of this, the Town's Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating would potentially drop from a 6 to an 8. This would affect insurance rates throughout the Town's jurisdiction. The Town is currently working in conjunction with other jurisdictions to establish a means of locally adopting the wind driven debris regulations. 3. Hazard Mitigation Plan The Town of Pine Knoll Shores adopted a Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) on September 14, 2004. The HMP was completed in response to new federal legislation established under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The federal law states that all governmental entities, including counties and municipalities must have an adopted hazard mitigation plan in order to receive public assistance money following a natural disaster. The Pine Knoll Shores hazard mitigation plan details the Town's vulnerability to various natural hazards. The HMP also establishes goals, policies, and implementing actions that the Town will carry out to address the issue of hazard mitigation, and make Pine Knoll Shores more prepared to deal with the effects of natural disasters. The HMP in its entirety is available for public review at the Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall and is incorporated herein by reference. The plan's mitigation strategies and polices are provided in Appendix IV. 4. Review of the Pine Knoll Shores 1996 CAMA Land Use Plan In 1996, Pine Knoll Shores completed its current CAMA land use plan update. The Coastal Resources Commission certified this document on July 25, 1997. The current plan addresses a variety of issues, with a focus on transportation, community development, economic development, and hazard mitigation. This document has served as the Town's primary land use management guide since its adoption by the Pine Knoll Shores Board of Commissioners on June 10, 1997. The 1996 Town of Pine Knoll Shores CAMA Land Use Plan included 79 specific policy statements, and a detailed summary of the Town's storm hazard mitigation procedures, post - disaster recovery operations, and evacuation plans. Of the 79 policy statements, 64 have been accomplished, and are listed below. There are 15 policy statements from the 1996 plan which have not been carried out. These are -also listed below, and those actions that have not been completed will be revised and addressed in the policy action section of this plan.. This list (pages 81 to 89) is a verbatim reproduction of the text from the 1996 Town of Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan; there are duplications in the text. Some of these statements are inconsistent with current circumstances. and requirements. However, they were not changed in order to accurately reflect the contents of the 1996 plan. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 80 SECTION V ACCOMPMSBED 1. Enforce all current regulations of the N.C. State Building Code and support Carteret County Health Department in all matters relating to septic tank installation/replacement in areas with soils restrictions. 2. Coordinate all development activity with appropriate county and state regulatory personnel. 3. Pine Knoll Shores will insist that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provide stringent regulation/enforcement of the 404 wetlands permit process in Pine Knoll Shores, and will cooperate with them in the regulation/enforcement process. This will include wetlands identified as being of the highest functional significance on maps supplied by the Division of Coastal Management. Development must be consistent with Chapter 21, Section 7.10 c. (a) of the Town Code. 4. Pine Knoll Shores will maintain low -density residential ' development (4 dwelling units/acre or less in single-family residential areas, and 8 dwelling units or less per acre in multi -family ' residential areas) in order to decrease soil contamination and groundwater pollution from septic tanks. 5. ' Pine Knoll Shores will coordinate any development within the special flood hazard area with the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, FEMA, and the U.S. Corps of Engineers. 6. Pine Knoll Shores will continue to enforce its existing zoning and flood damage prevention ordinances and follow the storm hazard mitigation plan. (See Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post -Disaster Recovery, and Evacuation Plans). 7. The Town will continue to support and implement the community rating system which. allows for reduced flood insurance rates. 8. It is the policy of Pine KnollShores to conserve its surficial groundwater resources by supporting CAMA and N.C. Division of Water Quality stormwater runoff regulations, and bycoordinating local development activities involving chemical storage or underground storage tank installation/abandonment with Carteret County Emergency Management personnel and the Groundwater Section of the N.C. Division of Water Quality. 3. Pine Knoll Shores is concerned with the overall quality of the surface waters within the White Oak River watershed. The Town will support regional and multi jurisdictional efforts to improve and protect water quality. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 81 SECTION V 10. Pine KnollShores will support planning by the Carolina Water Service and the.Town . itself for an adequate long- range water supply. Public and private water conservation efforts will be encouraged. 11. Pine Knoll Shores supports public acquisition/ownership of the water system serving the Town. 12. Pine Knoll Shores recognizes the value of water quality maintenance to the protection. of fragile areas and to the provision of clean water for recreational purposes. The Town 'will support existing state regulations relating to stormwater runoff resulting from development (Stormwater Disposal Policy 15 NCAC 2H.00 1-. 1003). 13. To improve stormwater drainage, Pine Knoll Shores will pursue the development of a Town -wide stormwater control ordinance. Drainage from developed land areas shall have rate of flow and volume characteristics as near to predevelopment conditions as reasonable. 14. Pine Knoll Shores encourages the use of monitored pilot projects using advanced technology to treat stormwater runoff. 15. Pine Knoll Shores will coordinate the regulation of underground storage tanks with the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. Pine Knoll Shores will support 15A North Carolina Administrative. Code (NCAC) 2N, Sections .0100 -.0800 which includes the criteria and standards applicable to underground storage tanks. 16.. With the exception of bulk fuel storage tanks used for retail sales, and individual heating fuel storage tanks, Pine Knoll Shores opposes the bulk storage of manmade hazardous materials within its jurisdiction. 17. Pine Knoll Shores is opposed to the, establishment of toxic waste dump sites or incinerators within Carteret County. 18. Coordinate all housing code enforcement/redevelopment projects with the N.C. Division of Archives and History, to ensure that any significant architectural details or buildings are identified and preserved. 19. Coordinate all Town public works projects with.the.N.C. Division of Archives and History, to ensure the identification and preservation of significant archaeological sites. 20. No industrial development of any type. shall be located within Pine Knoll Shores' planning jurisdiction. This policy is supported by the Town's zoning ordinance: 21. Pine Knoll Shores will support the construction of package treatment plants which do not discharge waste in any areas classified as coastal wetlands.or freshwater wetlands (404) and are approved and permitted by the State Division of Water Quality and by the Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 82 SECTION V Carteret County Health Department/Division of Health Services. If any package plants are approved, Pine Knoll Shores supports requirement of a specific contingency plan .. specifying how ongoing private operation and maintenance of the plant will be provided. 22. Pine Knoll Shores opposes the construction of both upland and open water marinas . within its planning jurisdiction. Modifications to an existing marina (including the development of additional boat.slips) are allowed, provided the external boundaries of the marina are not affected. 23. The construction of all docks and piers shall minimize or eliminate adverse effects on coastal wetlands and subaquatic vegetation. 24. Existing marinas,, docks and piers may reconstructed to their prior size so long as all other applicable policies of this plan are satisfied and met when reconstruction occurs. 25. Pine Knoll Shores opposes the construction of dry stack storage facilities for boats associated with or independent of marinas. This policy will be supported through the Town's zoning ordinance. 26. Pine Knoll Shores is concerned with the potential for the development of mooring fields. The Town opposes the development of mooring fields . and will.investigate the development of an ordinance to regulate the establishment of mooring fields. 27. Pine Knoll Shores will support only uses within the ocean hazard areas which are allowed by 15A NCAC 7H and are consistent with the Town's zoning and dune and vegetation protection ordinances. . 28. Pine Knoll Shores supports beach nourishment and relocation as the preferred erosion control measures for ocean hazard areas. 29. The Town objects to the construction of permanent shoreline stabilization structures in ocean hazard areas and any changes in state standards which would allow such structures. 30. Except for ocean hazard areas, Pine Knoll Shores does not oppose bulkhead . construction within its jurisdiction as long as construction fulfills the use standards set forth in 15A NCAC 7H. The Town is opposed to bulkhead construction in ocean hazard. areas. 31. Pine Knoll Shores will continue to receive and review reports on sea level rise and revise as necessary all local building and land use related ordinances to establish setback standards, long-term land use plans, density controls, buffer. vegetation Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 83. SECTION V protection requirements, and building designs which willfacilitate the movement of structures. 32. Pine Knoll Shores will allow the construction of bulkheads which satisfy 15A NCAC 7H in all non -ocean hazard areas to protect structures and property from rising sea level. 33: All of Pine Knoll Shores' maritime forests which are classified as conservation are located in the Roosevelt Natural Area and the Town -owned property located south of Roosevelt Boulevard. There are no other significant areas of maritime forests located within the Town. Except for the North Carolina Aquarium, no development will be allowed. 34. Pine Knoll Shores supports addressing the following issues in the development of the White Oak Basinwide Management Plan: Loncr-term Growth Management Wastewater management (non -discharge, regionalization, ocean outfall). Urban stormwater runoff/water quality. Role of local land use planning. Shellfish Water Closures — Increases in number of acres closed. -- Examine link between growth and closures. — Opportunities for restoration and prevention. Animal Operation Waste Management Between 1990-1994, swine population in the White Oak Basin more than doubled Nutrients/Toxic Dinoflagellate — Reduction in nitrogen and phosphorous levels. 35. The Pine Knoll Shores Planning Department will undertake a review of all local land use regulation ordinances to determine if revisions should be undertaken to respond to specific water quality management problems. 36. All lands classified as conservation and natural recreation areas are considered valuable passive recreation areas.. Except as otherwise provided for in these policy. statements, these areas shall be protected in their natural state, and development should not be allowed. 37. Pine Knoll Shores supports the state's shoreline access policiesas set forth in Chapter 15A, Subchapter 7M of the North Carolina Administrative Code. The Town will conform to CAMA and other state and federal environmental regulations affecting the development of shoreline access areas. The Town will prepare a shoreline access plan Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 84 SECTION V and seek funding as necessary for the. construction ofadditional shoreline access facilities. 38. Aquaculture is considered the cultivation of aquatic plants and animals under controlled conditions. Pine Knoll Shores objects to any discharge of water from aquaculture activities that will degrade in any way the receiving waters. The Town objects to withdrawing water from aquifers or surface sources if such withdrawal will endanger water quality or water supply from the aquifers or surface sources. 39. Residential and commercial development which meets 15A NCAC 7H use standards, . Pine Knoll Shores zoning requirements, and the policies contained in this plan will be allowed in estuarine shoreline, estuarine water, and public trust areas. Industrial development will be prohibited within Pine Knoll Shores. 40. Pine Knoll Shores opposes the construction of any privately owned signs in the coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, and public trust areas. Publicly owned instructional signage will be permitted. 41. Pine Knoll Shores willvigorously enforce Chapter 21-3.5 of the Town's zoning ordinance which establishes stringent requirements for lot clearing. These requirements address .both the construction of buildings and the clearance of vegetation. Plants of "special concern" are designated and afforded special protection. The Planning Board will review local ordinances to determine if amendments should be made to improve the regulation of lot clearing and the protection of maritime forest areas. 42. With the exception of the construction of signs, marinas, and floating structures, Pine Knoll Shores supports the use standards for estuarine waters and public trust areas as specified in 15A NCAC 7H.0208.. 43. Pine � Knoll Shores reserves the right to review and. comment on policies and requirements of the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries which govern commercial and recreational fisheries and activities, including trawling and netting activities. 44. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the designation of its beach area as a sea turtle sanctuary by the State of North Carolina. 45. Pine Knoll Shores allows permitted commercial. fishing and emergency off -road vehicles in the beach area. Other vehicles are prohibited by local ordinances. 46. Pine Knoll Shores will support preparation of a long-range study to assess the cost, quantity and quality of the Town's water supply. The Town will consider acquiring the. Carolina Water Service Company system. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 85 SECTION V 47. In the absence of a waste treatment plant and collection system, Pine Knoll Shores will support the issuance of permits for the construction of septic tanks for residential, commercial, and public/semi-public land uses. 48. Pine Knoll Shores encourages work toward denitrification and phosphorous reduction of all discharges to our estuaries. 49. Pine Knoll Shores encourages the use of monitored pilot projects using advanced technology for wastewater treatment. 50. Pine Knoll Shores supports Carteret County's participation in a regional multi -county approach to solid waste management. This includes disposal of solid waste in the Tri- County Landfill. 51. Pine Knoll Shores will cooperate with any efforts to educate people and businesses on waste reduction and recycling. The Town vigorously supports recycling and supports setting up practical collection methods and education efforts to achieve a high degree of county -wide recycling. 52. Pine Knoll Shores supports the siting of recyclable collection centers within developed commercial and developed institutional land classifications. 53. There are no electric generating or other power generating plants located in or proposed for location within Pine Knoll Shores' planning jurisdiction. The Town will not support the location of permanent energy generating facilities within its jurisdiction. 54. Pine Knoll Shores supports Carteret County's policy of reviewing proposals for development of non-nuclear electric generating plants within Carteret County on a case -by -case basis, judging the need for the facility by the county against all identified possible adverse impacts. Pine Knoll Shores objects to all nuclear power plant construction. The Town reserves the right to comment on the impacts of any energy facility proposed for location within Carteret County. 55. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores is generally in opposition to offshore drilling for either oil or natural gas based on the possibility of harmful environmental impacts which can result from these efforts. However, in light of current or future advances in the technology employed in these drilling activities which offer significantly greater protection for the environment, reasonable and sufficiently technologically advanced proposals should not be rejected"out of hand 56. Pine Knoll Shores opposes industrial development of any type. This policy is supported by the Town's zoning ordinance. 57. Pine Knoll Shores considers its existing community facilities to be adequate to serve the Town's needs during the planning period. This policy statement does not apply to water Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 86 SECTION V and sewer. facilities. The Town will investigate the possibility of expanding the Municipal Building meeting room: 58. Pine Knoll Shores is receptive to state and federal programs, particularly those.which provide improvements to the Town. .The Town will continue to support fully such programs, especially the following: North Carolina Department of Transportation road and bridge improvement as defined by the Transportation policies, the CAMA planning process and permitting programs, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulatory and permitting efforts, dredging and channel maintenance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and federal and state projects which provide efficient and safe boat access forcommercial and sport fishing. There is no demand for housing rehabilitation programs nor housing for low to moderate income families and individuals. However, the Town does support the construction of housing and care facilities for the elderly. 59. Pine Knoll Shores considers the interstate waterway to be a valuable economic. asset. The Town will provide assistance in maintaining the waterway by helping to obtain or providing dredge spoil sites and, when possible, providing easements across Town - owned property for work. 60. Pine Knoll Shores will continue to support the activities of the North Carolina Division of Travel and Tourism; specifically, the monitoring of tourism -related industry, and efforts to promote tourism -related commercial activity. 61. Pine Knoll Shores supports the state's shoreline access policies as set forth in Chapter 15A, Subchapter?M of the North Carolina Administrative Code. The Town will conform to CAMA and other, state and federal environmental regulations affecting the development of shoreline access areas. The Town will prepare a shoreline access plan and seek funding as necessary for the construction • of additional shoreline access facilities. 62. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores does not support construction of a third bridge ending in the Pine Knoll Shores Town limits. 63. Pine Knoll Shores reserves the right. to comment on other specific transportation . improvements. 64. Through enforcement of local ordinances including zoning, subdivision and the dune and vegetation ordinance, the Town of Pine Knoll Shores will strive to accomplish the following growth objectives: (a) . Maintain commercial zoning in areas existing in 1992. (b) Maintain single-family residential developments at 4 units per acre or less, multi -family residential development at 8 dwelling units per acre. or less, and motels/hotels at 22 living units per acre or less. (c) Prohibit marina development. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 87 SECTION V (d) Support development of a Town -wide stormwater control ordinance. (e) Strive to protect the dunes and maritime forest areas. (f) Ensure an adequate water supply. NOT ACCOMPLISHED 1. Support and cooperate with the efforts of Carteret County to develop a central sewer system to serve the developed areas of the county, including the municipalities. 2. Pine Knoll Shores supports the development of a sewage collection system. The Town would support treatment of waste in a centralized Bogue Banks and/or Carteret County sewage treatment system. 3. Pine Knoll Shores is opposed to any widening of U.S. 58 to provide four lanes. The Town prefers widening to three lanes. 4. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores .will support the development of a Town -wide sewer collection system. 5. Pine Knoll Shores will support a regional multi -jurisdictional study of the limestone aquifer underlying Carteret County.. Such a study would aid in determining the optimum locations for wells and the long-term viability. of the Town's water supply. The issue of salt water intrusion should be addressed by the study. 6. Pine Knoll Shores will encourage and support water conservation efforts. Motels and rental units will be encouraged to post notices encouraging water conservation by occupants. 7. In Pine Knoll Shores, no storm drains or drainage ditches shall be constructed which. discharge directly into estuarine waters, public trust waters, or estuarine shorelines. Some form of water retention area or settling basin must be provided. Discharge into coastal wetlands is considered acceptable if associated construction and development does not damage coastal wetland areas. 8. Nutrient -sensitive corridors should be established around all our sounds, bays, and feeder streams. Special attention should be given to reducing nutrient and sediment enriched runoff in these areas. The Town will pursue possible methods of controlling theexcess fertilization of lawns. The .Town will also pursue. a public awareness program. 9. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports regular testing of the water in the canals located within the Town. The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Division of Shellfish Sanitation . has conducted tests for fecal coliform. The Town supports continuation ofthis.testing on a regular basis. In addition, the Town supports regular testing (at least once per Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 88 SECTION V year) for toxic pollutant levels. The Town will seek funding sources for establishment of a testing program. 10. Pine Knoll Shores opposes the location of floating structures and vessels for permanent occupancy in all public trust areas and estuarine waters. The Town will investigate the development of an ordinance designed to enforce this policy. 11. Pine Knoll Shores supports development and adoption of a local ordinance by Carteret County to regulate swine production. 12. The only significant redevelopment issue facing Pine Knoll Shores through 2000 will be reconstruction following a hurricane or other natural disaster. The Town will allow the reconstruction of any structures demolished by natural disaster which will comply with all applicable local and state regulations and the policies contained in this plan. The Town will not spend any local funds in order to acquire unbuildable lots but will accept donations of such unbuildable lots. Pine Knoll Shores will work with any owners who may have to move any threatened structures to safer locations. The Town will support reconstruction only at densities specified by current zoning regulations. 13. Pine Knoll Shores will support efforts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state officials to provide proper channel maintenance. Usable spoil material for beach nourishment will be accepted from any dredging operation for spoil taken outside of Pine Knoll Shores regardless of the location of the service. The Town will work to provide locate spoil sites for dredge spoil taken from within Pine Knoll. Shores' jurisdiction. 14. Pine Knoll Shores will continue to support the act ivities.of the Carteret County Tourism Development Bureau.. 15. Pine Knoll Shores supports the concept of mass transportation as a demonstrated need develops. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 89 SECTION V SECTION VI: PLAN FOR THE FUTURE t xii+V cVD *15CI i•7.y 1. Introduction This portion of the plan will focus on the future needs and demands facing the Town of Pine Knoll Shores over the course of the planning period.. Pine Knoll Shores faces - a unique set of challenges to balance increased growth with the protection of the Town's unique atmosphere and fragile natural environment. The Town has been established and maintained over time with this problem at the forefront of discussions regarding future growth. Through. the development of goals, policies, and implementing actions, the Town will establish a specific course of action that will assist the citizens and administration to overcome these challenges. In addition to environmental protection, the Town must also address the provision of public services to a growing permanent and seasonal population base.' Every year the number of available housing units in the Town increases, which has a drastic effect on the number of . individuals that will visit Pine Knoll Shores during peak summer months. Although permanent population increase has been modest over the last ten to fifteen years, the popularity of the Town as a seasonal and vacation destination has substantially increased. This presents the Pine Knoll Shores' administration with the issue of -addressing this growth with adequate police protection, infrastructure carrying capacity, fire/EMS protection, recreational opportunities, and transportation facilities. The goals, policies, and implementing actions section of this plan will address these demands balanced by protection. of sensitive areas of environmental concern. 2. Housinq Trends . As evidenced by the existing land use survey (page 55), a majority of the land (81 %) within the. corporate limits of Pine Knoll Shores is comprised of either single-family residential (42%) or multi -family (39%) housing. Residential development far exceeds any other use in terms of - percentage of total land use. This trend is expected to continue into the future. Most of the land within the Town has been subdivided to accommodate residential development. The large tracts of land that remain are mostly adjacent to the Roosevelt Natural Area Maritime Forest. There is still a great deal of vacant land throughout Pine Knoll Shores; however, a maj ority of this land has already been subdivided for residential development. Of the remaining 140 acres of developable vacant land, approximately 96% is zoned for single=family and multi -family residential development. It is difficult to predict how rapidly this land will be developed, although, in recent years residential construction has been steady. Since 1997 Pine Knoll Shores has issued an average of 23 new residential building permits per year. It is expected that residential growth and redevelopment will remain consistent throughout the planning period, Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 90 SECTION VI and that seasonal population will continue to grow as a result of this development. There are currently no deficiencies in terms of the quality or availability of housing within the Town. Additionally, build -out of vacant property is not expected to occur during the planning period. 3. Commercial Land Use The Town of Pine Knoll Shores has tried over the years to minimize the development of retail commercial establishment within its corporate limits. This is evidenced by the land use survey, which reports only three commercial properties, all adjacent to each other located on the eastern corporate limit line. It is not anticipated that there will be an increase in the number of commercially developed acres within Pine Knoll Shores: Of the 304 vacant developable parcels remaining in. Pine . Knoll . Shores, only one is currently zoned to allow for commercial development. 4. Transportation There are several transportation related improvements that Pine Knoll Shores will face during the planning period. The most controversial issue currently being discussed is a third bridge that would be utilized to access Bogue Banks from Morehead City. NCDOT has discussed the construction of this bridge for several years, but has not yet determined where on Bogue Banks the bridge will be located. Residents of Pine Knoll Shores strongly oppose the location of this new right-of-way within the Town's corporate limits. It is anticipated that this will be a very controversial issue and debate over the next five years. There are several right-of-way improvements that the Town will seek to implement over the next three to five years. These improvements include the following: ► increase the safe flow of traffic along Highway 58 ► installation of sidewalk infrastructure is under consideration ► paint beach access crosswalks to reduce driving speeds and make drivers aware of beach access locations ► installation of bike paths and walking trails 5. Public Land Use Public land use is not expected to change substantially during the planning period. There have been discussions of several capital improvements.related to recreation that will be discussed later in this section, however, no significant land acquisitions are anticipated. The Town will continue to maintain and improve its existing community facilities and public access areas. The Town is not far from establishing a public beach access site every one-half mile. Installing a . public beach access at this interval is a requirement of the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 933 beach renourishment program. Pine Knoll Shores. will endeavor to meet future Army Corps of Engineers requirements for shoreline access sites. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan .91 SECTION VI 6. Recreation Pine Knoll Shores residents have quite a few plans for recreation improvements during the planning period. The Town has roughly 15 acres of land located adjacent to the property where the Town Hall is situated. This property is also adjacent to the Roosevelt Natural Area, and a majority of the acreage has been dedicated to parks and recreation uses. The Town received a public access grant from the Division of Coastal Management 2006-2007 funding cycle for the site on which the Town Hall is located. Options for utilizing this land include the following: bicycle paths, walking trails, canoe/kayak access location, and boat/RV storage area. It should be noted that during the public input meeting held within Pine Knoll Shores, establishing a public recreational facility was ranked as the second most important issue facing the Town. At this time, there are no immediate plans to construct this facility; however, discussion regarding such a facility will continue to take place during the planning period. Pine Knoll Shores is not generally viewed as a day tourist destination with the exception of the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The Town is an overnight/weekly/monthly, destination. This is in accordance with the original layout of the community and its zoning. As such, it should support development to meet the needs of that sort of visitor and population. 7. Water System Since the initial drafting of this plan, Pine Knoll Shores has acquired the water system from Carolina Water Service. No substantial improvements to the plant are planned, but the Town will consider replacing all existing meters with radio read meters. The Town does anticipate the need to install an additional well site at some point during the planning period. This will allow the Town to operate at its maximum permitted water system capacity of 1.2 mgd. It is anticipated that this water system improvement will cost the Town approximately $500,000. 8. Sewer System All Pine Knoll Shores residents and multi -family complexes must utilize on -site wastewater treatment systems. • It was discussed earlier in the plan that these systems do not pose a threat to water quality within the jurisdiction of Pine Knoll Shores. The Town does not anticipate a change in this system. One concern facing the Town is increased residential densities. If redevelopment begins to occur at higher densities, the Town may face problems with respect to wastewater treatment. The Town will aim to restrict this through strict enforcement of.current zoning code. Residents and officials do fear, however, that installation of a central sewer system will spur large scale redevelopment projects, thus increasing densities and increasing permanent and seasonal populations substantially. One solution that might be considered is to establish several regional treatment systems. This could establish a more comprehensive and hands-on method of dealing with wastewater for the Town. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 92 SECTION VI 9. Administration The Town does not anticipate any substantial changes to its current administrative structure; however, there are several needs which should be addressed. The Town has hired a Public Services Director to oversee Town services. This individual is responsible for maintenance of the water system which the Town has recently acquired. The Town is also working on some information technology (IT) improvements that will improve overall efficiency and productivity. This will assist the Town in reaching its performance and efficiency goals, which continue to be updated. 10. Police Department and Fire/EMS No significant changes to either of these departments are anticipated during the planning period. The Town will seek to address increased traffic problems through the law enforcement department, but this will not require any personnel changes or equipment upgrades. Within the Fire/EMS department, the Town will continue to encourage the volunteer effort. The Town will staff with paid personnel as required and supplement with volunteer efforts. This is a very valuable resource to the Town, and increasing the number of volunteers will only serve to provide more comprehensive public safety.. Carteret County has 24/7 coverage with two paramedics on each shift and is available to provide around the clock support to the Town. 11. Stormwater Mana , ement The Town is taking several steps to. address the pressing issue of storm drainage within its corporate limits. Initial steps have been taken to develop a comprehensive stormwater management program and the Town is closely monitoring state-wide planning efforts. Capital improvements are still in the planning phase, and there is currently no time frame for their implementation. An ordinance is in place to address development and storm drainage on private single-family lots. B. . LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS The following policies and implementing actions section is a tool to guide the development and use of land in Pine.Knoll Shores. The policies are meant.to support the goals of the Town. It is also intended that they are consistent with the goals of CAMA, address the CRC management topics for land use plans, and comply with all state and federal rules and regulations. These policies and implementing actions willapply to the Town's entire planning jurisdiction. All policies and implementing actions shall be used for consistency review by appropriate state . and federal agencies. Resource conservation and impact analysis issues are addressed throughout the policies and. implementing actions included in this plan. However, the following conservation related policies and implementing actions are emphasized: Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 93 SECTION VI ► Public Access, page 97. ► Conservation, page 102. ► Stormwater Control, page 103. ► Natural Hazard Areas, page 107. ► Water Quality, page 110.. ► Cultural, Historical, and Scenic Areas, page 115. The Pine Knoll Shores Planning Board and Board of Commissioners shall consult this plan during the deliberation of all rezoning requests. The policies and implementing actions of this plan and all applicable CAMA regulations regarding land use and development will be taken into consideration during all zoning petitions. Zoning decisions will reflect the policies outlined in this plan. The following will also be considered during zoning petition deliberations: ► . All permissible uses within a zoning district. .Rezonings cannot be based .on consideration of only one permissible use or a partial list of the uses allowed within a zoning district. ► The potential for spot zoning. Rezoning requests will not be approved if the . requested change will result in spot zoning. Spot zoning is a form of discriminatory zoning whose sole purpose is to serve the private interests of one or more landowners instead of furthering the welfare of the entire community as part of an overall zoning plan. ►: The likelihood of a zoning decision resulting in a strip development. Strip developments should be discouraged. These types of developments are typically commercial, extending along both sides of a major street. Strip development may severely reduce traffic -carrying capacity of abutting streets by allowing for excessive and conflicting curb cuts. ► The concept of uniformity. Uniformity should be supported in all zoning deliberations. Uniformity is a basic premise of zoning, which holds that all land in similar circumstances should be zoned alike. Any different circumstances should be carefully balanced with a demonstrated need for such different treatment. ► Zoning regulations should be made in accordance with the Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan and designed: — to lessen congestion in the streets; — to secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; — to promote health and the general welfare; — to provide adequate light and air; — to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; and Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 94 SECTION VI to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements. The regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among other things, as to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout Pine Knoll Shores' planning jurisdiction. ► The Planning Board and Board of Commissioners should ask the following questions: Does Pine Knoll Shores need more land in the zone class requested? Is there other property in the Town that mightbe more appropriate for this use? — Is the request in accordance with the Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan? Will the request have a serious impact on traffic circulation, parking space, sewer and water services, and/or other utilities? — Will the request have an impact on other Town services such as police or fire protection? Is there a good possibility that the request, as proposed, will result in lessening the enjoyment or use of adjacent properties? — Will the request, as proposed, cause serious noise, odors, light, activity, or unusual disturbances? — Does the request raise serious legal questions such as spot zoning, hardship, violation of precedents, or need for this type of use? Does. the' request. adversely impact any CAMA AEC's or other environmentally sensitive areas including water quality? . The Pine Knoll Shores Land Development Ordinances should be revised from time to time to be consistent, as reasonably possible, with the recommendations of this plan and the evolving nature of the Town's growth and development policy. Pine Knoll Shores will coordinate all development proposals with appropriate State and/or Federal agencies. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 95 SECTION VI . C. POLICIES REGARDING LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT IN AEC'S Pine Knoll Shores accepts state and federal law regarding land uses and development in AEC's. By reference, all applicable state and federal regulations are incorporated into this document. All policies and implementing actions are to be .utilized by the State of North Carolina for consistency review. Note the following: ► No policy is subordinate to another. ► All management topics have equal status. ► The future land use map may show some areas in a developed category which may also include sensitive habitats or natural areas. The intent is that development should be designed/permitted to protect these areas through . utilization of concepts such as cluster development. Development/project approval will be based on project design which avoids substantial loss of important habitat areas. D. LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS 1.. Introduction The Coastal Resource Commission (CRC) developed six management topics to be addressed in CAMA Land Use Plans: Public Access, Land Use Compatibility, Infrastructure Carrying Capacity (including transportation), Natural Hazard Areas, Water Quality, and Local Areas of Concern. These six management topics were .created to ensure that CAMA Land Use Plans support the goals of CAMA,define the CRC's expectations for the land use planning process, and give the CRC a substantive basis for review and certification of CAMA Land Use Plans. Each management topic includes three components: a management goal, a statement of the CRC's planning objective, and requirements for the CAMA Land Use Plan. These policies apply to the entire planning jurisdiction. The local concerns which should be addressed in this plan are identified on page 8. These concerns and aspirations were consulted to develop the goals and objectives included in this plan. Most of the policies and implementing actions are continuing activities. Specific timelines may not be applicable in most situations. Refer to page 132 for a list of those policies/implementing actions which have a specific schedule. The policies and implementing actions frequently utilize the following words: should, continue, encourage, enhance, identify, implement, maintain, prevent, promote, protect, provide, strengthen, support, and/or work. The intent of these words is defined in Appendix V. 2. Impact of CAMA Land Use Plan Policies on Management Topics This document is intended to be supportive of the CAMA regulations for protection of AEC's (15A NCAC 7H) and of the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Vision Statement on page 9. The Vision Statement was developed based on the key issues identified on page 8. No negative impacts are anticipated by the implementation of the goals, objectives, and policies that are included Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 96 SECTION VI in this plan. All policies are consistent with applicable State and Federal requirements when State and Federal requirements apply. Where policies exceed state and federal requirements it will be noted in the policy. E. POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS. The policies of the Town are established by the Board of Commissioners to be in accordance with the needs and desires of the citizens. Policies and Implementing Actions are numbered consecutively throughout this document with the letter "P" denoting a policy and the letter "I" denoting an implementing action. 1. Public Access a. Management Goal The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will provide, as required, public access to the beaches, estuarine shorelines, estuarine waters, and the public trust waters bordering its primary corporate limits. b. Planning Objective The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will develop comprehensive policies that provide beach and public trust water access opportunities for the public along the shoreline and estuarine areas within the planning jurisdiction. These plans shall be consistent with the subdivisions and residential nature of the Town. C. Land Use Plan Requirements The following are the Town's policies/implementing actions for waterfront access. All. policies are continuing activities. Policies: P.1 The Town supports recreational -related developments that protect and preserve the natural environment while promoting the Town as a vacation destination while consistent with the residential nature of the town. It supports the private and public development of waterfront access through private funds and federal/state grant monies. P.2 The Town supports providing shoreline access for persons with disabilities, where possible: Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 97 SECTION VI P.3 The Town supports state/federal funding of piers for crabbing, fishing, and sightseeing, as well as other facilities to serve the public at beach and estuarine access sites.. PA The Town supports the development of estuarine access areas which comply, to the maximum extent possible, with all state and federal regulatory requirements. to ensure adequate shoreline access. Areas that have traditionally been used by the public should be given. special attention. One particular project of local interest the establishment of an access area to Bogue Sound adjacent to Town Hall that will offer maritime forest and estuarine access for citizens and visitors.. The Town supports the use of local public funds and state grantmoney for this -effort. P.5 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the exploration of the requirements for additional facilities as identified in the 2007 Recreational Advisory Committee survey. P.6 _ The Town supports the development of an environmentally sound, low impact use for the Roosevelt Natural Area. P.7 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will seek to meet all requirements set forth by the US Army Corps of Engineers Sectiona33 Project guidelines with respect to public beach access. P.8 The Town supports no.net loss of existing marinas or boating access. Implementing Actions: I.1 The Town will prepare a parks and recreation plan and seek funding for the preparation of the plan. This update will address recreational needs as identified by the Recreational Advisory Committee. Schedule: 17scal Year 2009-2010. I.2 The Town has received funding under the North Carolina .CAMA Shoreline Access funding program (15A NCAC 7M, .Section .0300, Shorefront Access Policies). These funds will, if possible, be utilized to assist in acquiring and constructing the project discussed in PA, above. Schedule: ContinuingActivity. I.3 The Town will pursue private sources of funding for the establishment of additional conservation areas throughout its jurisdiction, including donation of land. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.4 The Town will work with citizens, state permitting agencies, and the NC Division of Coastal Management to identify and, plan for a suitable use within the Roosevelt Natural Area. This planning should be focused on establishing a use. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 98 SECTION VI that will have minimal impacts on the natural environment, and will serve to . maintain the quality of adjacent Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW). An example of a suitable use would be the renovation and expansion of the trail system which currently extends from the NC State Aquarium property. Schedule: 17scal Years 2009-2010. 1.5. The Town will provide parking for all public beach access sites as required by the US Army Corps. of Engineers and will petition the. NCDOT to provide pedestrian crosswalks. Schedule: 1 scal Years 2008-200912009-2010. . I.6 The Town will consider establishing a marina zoning district on sites where marinas and boat access sites exist in order to have no.net loss of existing marinas. Schedule: FYscal Year 2008-2009. 2. . Land Use Compatibility a. Management Goal The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will ensure that development and use of resources or preservation of land will minimize direct and secondary environmental impacts, avoid risks to public health, safety, and welfare, and will be consistent with the capability of the land based on considerations of interactions of natural and manmade features. b. Planning Objectives i. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will adopt and apply local development policies that balance protection of natural resources and fragile areas with continued growth, development, and redevelopment. ii. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores' policies will provide clear direction to assist local decision making and consistency findings for zoning, divisions of land, and public and private projects. C. Land Use Plan Requirements The following are the Town of Pine Knoll Shores policies/implementing actions for land . use compatibility. Policies - Residential: P.9 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores . discourages the re -zoning of existing residentially -developed or zoned areas to non-residential and multi -family classifications in an effort to maintain the overall residential character of the Town Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 99 SECTION VI of Pine Knoll- Shores. Such re -zoning and amendments in classifications to the future land use map should be carefully balanced with a demonstrated need for such proposed development that will be the best overall land development policy for the Town. This policy should be focused on carrying out the policies established in this plan, as well as the Town's Vision statement outlined on page 9. P.10 The Town discourages the construction of excessively large structures and will monitor building permit activity in an effort to control this type of development.. The .Town's zoning ordinance has been amended to establish maximum impervious lot cover requirements. P.11 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores' supports quality development reflecting .the spectrum of housing needs ranging from single-family homes to multi -family (where indicated on the future land use map) and planned unit developments. . P.12 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports regulating growth to coincide with the provision of public facilities and services. This policy should especially apply to the proper provision of wastewater treatment facilities, and their ability to operate in a manner that will minimize impacts on the open waters of Bogue Sound, the Pine Knoll Shores canal system, and the Town's groundwater. P.13 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the continued establishment and maintenance of buffers along major thoroughfares. P.14 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports providing adequate conservation/open space buffers between areas designated for residential development as indicated on the future land use map and any adjacent non-residential land use, including commercial, office and/or institutional, and utility areas. P.15 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports all covenants established by all Homeowners Associations (HOA) throughout its planning jurisdiction. Proposals for development or redevelopment should not only comply with Town land development policies and ordinances, but should also abide by all restrictions established under a given properties respective HOA restrictive covenants. P.16 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports allowing home occupations in residential districts as evidenced in Chapter XXI, page 169.3 of the Pine Knoll Shores Code. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 100 SECTION V1 Implementing Actions - Residential: I.7 All re -zoning and subdivision approvals will consider the future land.use and land suitability maps and analyses which are included in this plan: Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.8 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will permit residential development to occur in response to market needs provided that the following criteria are met: (1) Due respect is offered to all aspects of the environment. . (2) If deficient community facilities and services are identified, the Town of Pine Knoll Shores should adequately meet demands. (3) Additional residential development should concurrently involve planning for improvements to community facilities as additional needs are identified. (4) Residential development is consistent with other Town policies and the land use map as contained in this plan update. This implementing action will be enforced through the Town of Pine Knoll Shores zoning and subdivision ordinances. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.9 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will consider revisions to the zoning ordinance for non-residential sites to ensure adequate buffering and landscaping to separate residential and incompatible non-residential uses, and adequate regulation of off - site lighting, hours of operation, and vehicular access and parking locations. Non-residential development should be bound to those areas specified on the future land use map included in this plan. Schedule: 17scal Years 2008-2009. I.10 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will regulate through its zoning and subdivision ordinance the development of conflicting land uses in areas where non- residential development is permitted. Schedule: Continuing Activity. Policies - Commercial: P.17 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports commercial development consistent with the Town of Pine Knoll Shores' future land use map and current zoning ordinance. It should be noted; however, that the Town would like to maintain a primarily residential community, and the infringement of commercial development will be held to specific' locales through strict .enforcement of the Town's land development code. P.18 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores opposes the establishment of private or public solid waste collection or holding sites within the Town of Pine Knoll Shores' Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 101 SECTION VI planning jurisdiction. Solid waste collection is contracted out and taken to the Tri-County Landfill. Solid waste is picked up curbside on a weekly basis. Recycling is collected curbside every other Thursday. P.19 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores prohibits the construction of any additional public or private open water or upland marina facilities. Modification of existing marinas will be permitted, assuming the geographical extent of the existing facility is not expanded. This policy exceeds .guidelines established under 15 NCAC 7H. While the Town prohibits construction of new marinas, it supports the maintenance and no net loss of existing marinas. . Implementing Actions - Commercial: I.11 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will enforce its zoning regulations and rely on state permitting agencies to. ensure that all commercial development within or adjacent to Areas of Environmental Concern is carried out in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.12 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will review its zoning and subdivision ordinances to ensure compliance with residential and non-residential policies. Schedule: FYscal Years 2007-200812008-2009. Policies - Conservation: P.20 Except as otherwise permitted in this plan, residential,. commercial, and office/institutional development should not be supported in natural heritage areas, conservation areas, or coastal wetlands. Residential and commercial development which meets 15A NCAC 7H use standards will be allowed in estuarine shoreline, estuarine water, and public trust areas. In all other areas, development will be allowed that is consistent with applicable local, state; and federal regulations. P.21 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will support larger lots in conservation classified areas as designated on the future land use map through enforcement of the Town of Pine Knoll Shores subdivision and zoning ordinances in zoned areas. P.22 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores aims to maintain its character as an eco-friendly residential community. Commercial development should be permitted. only in areas already designated. for this .use through the Town of Pine Knoll Shores' zoning ordinance and Future Land Use Map: Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 102 - SECTION VI . Implementing Actions - Conservation: I.13.. Protect the Town of Pine Knoll Shores' fragile areas from inappropriate, unplanned, or poorly planned development through the following: (1) By enforcing the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Zoning Ordinance and implementing the future land use map, limit land uses in the vicinity of historic sites, natural heritage areas, and designated conservation areas to compatible land uses. Schedule: Continuing Activity. . (2) The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will coordinate all housing code enforcement/redevelopment projects/public works projects with the NC Division of Archives and History to ensure the preservation and. identification of significant historic structures and archaeological sites. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.14 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will review its zoning and subdivision ordinances to ensure compliance with all conservation policies. Schedule: Fiscal Years 2007-200812008-2009. Policies - Stormwater Control: P.23 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports reducing soil erosion, runoff, and sedimentation to minimize the adverse effects on surface and subsurface water quality. This policy is especially important in areas adjacent to the Outstanding Resource Waters located along the Roosevelt Natural Area, as well as the waters within the Town's canal system. P.24 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the enforcement of all controls and regulations, specifically design standards, tie -down requirements, construction and installation standards, elevation requirements, flood -proofing, CAMA regulations, and FEMA regulations, deemed necessary by the Town Board of Commissioners to mitigate the risks of lives and property caused by severe storms and hurricanes, specific policy recommendations and implementing actions supporting this may be found in the Town's locally adopted Hazard. . Mitigation Plan. Implementing Actions - Stormwater Control: I.18 As additional issues arise related to stormwater control, including the potential implementation of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase 11 stormwater requirements, the Town will review its stormwater . management ordinance to ensure that all necessary steps are being taken to Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 103 SECTION VI minimize the impacts of stormwater runoff on both adjacent properties and water quality. Schedule: Annually L 16 'Pine Knoll Shores will take measures to ensure compliance with all North Carolina Coastal Stormwater Rules. Schedule: Continuing Activity. 1.17 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will review its stormwater control ordinance and include updates regarding regulations for water detention and/or retention facilities in new developments as new state and federal policy require. Schedule: Annually I.18 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports ongoing _ planning and capital improvement efforts to address the drainage problem associated with flooding from tropical storm events. The Town will continue to work . toward a comprehensive solution to current storm drainage issues that exist within the Town's planning jurisdiction. This action specifically applies to the two "Areas of Stormwater Concern" detailed on Map 14 (page 71) of this plan. Schedule: FYscal Year 2008-200912009-2010. L 19 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will continue to seek grant funding from state and federal agencies for assistance in funding capital improvement projects that will aid the Town in alleviating flooding and storm drainage problems with exist throughout the. Town's planning jurisdiction. Schedule: Continuing Activity. 3. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity a. Management Goal The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will" ensure that public infrastructure systems are. appropriately sized, located, and managed so the quality and productivity of AECs and other fragile areas are protected or restored, as deemed necessary. It is acknowledged that to achieve the infrastructure carrying capacity goals, policies, and implementing actions, some utility lines may have to extend through some environmentally sensitive areas. b. Planning Objective. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will establish level of service policies and criteria for infrastructure consistent with the projections of future land needs, while keeping in mind the sensitivity of areas surrounding the Town's jurisdiction. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 104 SECTION VI c. Land Use Plan Requirements Please refer to Map 12 (page 65) for delineation of the existing infrastructurelacilities. The following are the Town of Pine Knoll Shores' policies for infrastructure carrying capacity. All policies are continuing activities. Policies- P.25 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports providing adequate community services and facilities which meet the needs of the Town's citizens and businesses. P.26' The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will work to ensure that sufficient water service is provided to promote growth, to alleviate public health problems, and to provide fire protection for the Town. P.27 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the extension of water services from existing systems and encourages the use of central systems for new developments whether residential, commercial, or office/institutional in nature. It also supports the continued public provision of solid waste disposal, law enforcement, and educational services, including upgrades to the web -site, to all citizens of the Town. P.28 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will rely on its existing land use and development ordinances to regulate development and may amend or modify regulations to encourage or require the provision of central water service to lots or parcels proposed in new developments. . P.29 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the installation and use of properly permitted septic tank systems and package treatment plants, with oversight and enforcement from the Carteret County Health Department, North Carolina Department of . Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR), and local development regulations regarding lot sizes, waste disposal system placement, system type, and maintenance. The Town recognizes how important the proper installation and maintenance of these systems is to the continued protection of environmentally sensitive areas. P.30 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the provision of public recreational facilities and areas and will pursue funds and donations for open space and recreational facilities. P.31 The :Town of Pine Knoll Shores. supports continued efforts to improve the provision of utilities to all Town residents, both water and waste water. Although the Town does not own or operate any wastewater treatment facilities, other than Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 105 SECTION VI those serving municipal operations, the Town supports identifying a solution to the mounting concerns related to wastewater treatment facilities. P.32 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the transition of all overhead utility lines to underground lines. P.33 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports interconnected street systems for residential and non-residential development. P.34 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports limited access from development along all roadways to provide safe ingress and egress. P.35 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports maintaining an effective signage and addressing system for all right-of-ways including private drives and access streets. . P.36 The Town of Pine. Knoll Shores -supports state and federal .funding for maintenance/dredging of the Beaufort Inlet. Additionally, Pine Knoll Shores supports the requirement to place all beach quality sand from dredging projects on the beaches along Bogue Banks. The Town will continue to work with the Carteret County Shore Protection office to ensure that this alternative remains a priority. P.37 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores opposes the construction of a third . bridge accessing Bogue Banks from Morehead City. The plans for this third bridge have the thoroughfare entering the Island in the vicinity of Salter Path and Indian Beach. This will have substantial adverse impacts -on the Town's existing transportation and parking problems. Implementing Actions I.20 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will consult the future land use map when .considering new public facilities. and private development. Schedule: Con tin uing Activity. -I.21 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will rely on the NC Division of Environment and Natural Resources and the Carteret County Health Department to oversee the proper operation, management, and maintenance of allwastewater treatment facilities (private septic tanks and package treatment plants). within the Town. Schedule:, Continuing Activity. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 106 SECTION VI I.22 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores may consider adopting an operating and capital financing plan for the development of water system upgrades in preparation for future demand. Schedule: To Be Determined: I.23 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will provide emergency management personnel and facilities to serve the projected population growth. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I:24 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will coordinate the development of recreational facilities with all applicable Homeowners' Associations in order to maximize the potential quality, access, and use of these facilities. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.25 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will research all opportunities for funding options to phase in underground utilities throughout its planning jurisdiction. This effort will focus on grant state and federal grant funding, as well as cooperation with private developers and all utility providers. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.26 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will review and update its subdivision ordinance to ensure compliance with policies P.28 through PAL Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. I.27 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will continue to consider the adoption of street right-of-ways for Town maintenance. Adoption of existing and proposed streets will be determined on a case -by -case basis, and will be based on whether the respective street right-of-way meets the design specifications of the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.28 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will continue to rely on the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the maintenance of NC Highway 58 (Salter Path Road) and all state roads. Schedule: Continuing Activity. 4. Natural Hazard Areas a. Management Goal The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will conserve and maintain shorelines, floodplains, and other coastal features for their natural storm protection functions and their natural resources giving recognition to public health, safety, and welfare issues. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 107 SECTION VI b. Planning Objective The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will develop policies that minimize threats to life, property, and natural resources resulting from development located in or adjacent to hazard areas, such as those subject to erosion, high winds, storm surge, flooding, or sea level rise. C. Land Use Plan Requirements The following are the Town of Pine Knoll Shores' policies/implementing actions for natural hazard areas. All policies are continuing activities. Policies: P.38 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the installation of properly engineered and permitted bulkheads, assuming this development is in compliance with all 15A NCAC 7H Guidelines. P.39 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the US Army Corps of Engineers' regulations and the applicable guidelines of the Coastal Area Management Act and the use of local land use ordinances to regulate development within or immediately adjacent to freshwater swamps, marshes, and 404 wetlands. P.40 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports, but does. not fund, relocation of structures endangered by erosion, if the relocated structure will be in compliance with all applicable policies and regulations. PAI The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports hazard mitigation planning. Refer to Appendix IV for specific policies and implementing actions related to hazard mitigation. Any updates to the Land Use Plan or the Hazard Mitigation Plan will be cross-referenced to ensure consistency. P.42 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the land use densities that are specified on pages 122=126 of this plan. Through enforcement of the zoning ordinance, these densities will minimize damage from natural hazards and support the hazard mitigation plan. P.43 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores recognizes the significance of protecting the dune line along oceanfront portions of Pine Knoll Shores' planning jurisdiction. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports continued efforts to protect these dunes through the establishment of a proactive dune stabilization and protection program. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 108 SECTION VI P.44 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the efforts of the Carteret County Shore Protection Office to establish a long term comprehensive approach to addressing beach renourishment throughout oceanfront portions of the Town's jurisdiction." P.45 The Town supports and relies on the Town's Emergency Operations Plan and the Carteret County Emergency Operations Plan -for evacuation procedures and policies necessary as a result of natural disasters. Implementing Actions: I.29 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will continue to enforce its Floodplain Ordinance and participate -in the National Flood Insurance Program. It will rely on the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Coastal Management to monitor and regulate development in areas up to five feet above mean high water susceptible to sea level rise and wetland loss. Subdivision regulations will be enforced — requiring elevation monuments to be referenced so that floodplain elevations canbe more. easily determined. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.30 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will monitor development proposals for compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and will continue to enforce local land use ordinances to regulate development within or adjacent to freshwater swamps, marshes, and 404 wetlands. Schedule: ContinuingActivity. I.31 In the event of a natural " disaster, the Town of Pine Knoll Shores permits redevelopment of previously developed areas, provided redevelopment is in compliance with all applicable policies, regulations,. and ordinances. Redevelopment, including infrastructure, should be designed to withstand natural hazards. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.32 .The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will enforce the density controls in the zoning ordinance and subdivision ordinance in potential redevelopment areas to control growth intensity. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.33 In response to possible sea level rise, the Town of Pine Knoll Shores will review all local building and land use related ordinances and consider establishing setback standards, density controls," bulkhead restrictions, buffer vegetation protection requirements, and building designs which will facilitate the movement of.structures. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.34 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will utilize the future land use map for development in accordance with applicable statutes as a guideline. This map is Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 109 SECTION VI coordinated with the land suitability map and existing infrastructure maps. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.35 The . Town of Pine Knoll Shores will consider the development of a dune stabilization program through installation of properly installed sand fences or fence enclosures around the primary dune line along oceanfront portions of the Town. This effort will also involve the planting of sea oats and Bitter Panicum to increase the stability of the dune line. The Town has established a worlang group within the Board of Commissioners to determine the requirements for continued beach renourishment and dune stabilization. Schedule:.EYscal Year 2007-2008. 5. Water Quality a. Management Goal The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will maintain, protect, and where possible enhance water quality in all coastal wetlands, rivers, streams, estuaries, and within the Town's canal system. This should include a means of addressing the complex problems of planning for increased development and economic growth while protecting and/orrestoring the quality and intended uses of the basin's surface waters. b. Planning Objective The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will adopt policies for surface waters within the Town to help ensure that water quality is maintained if not impaired and improved if impaired. C. Land Use Plan Requirements The following provides the Town of Pine Knoll Shores' policies/implementing actions on water quality. Policies: . P.46 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the guidelines of the Coastal Area Management Act and the efforts and programs of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Coastal Management and the Coastal Resources Commission to protect the coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, estuarine shorelines, and public trust waters of the Town. P.47 The Town of Pine Knoll' Shores supports conserving its surficial groundwater resources. The Town specifically supports the enforcement of Capacity Use Rules tied to the Castle Hayne Aquifer in an effort to ensure groundwater quantity and quality throughout the planning period and beyond. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 110 SECTION VI P.48 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports commercial and recreational fishing in its waters and will cooperate with other local governments and state and federal agencies to control pollution of these waters to improve conditions so that commercial and recreational fisheries will not be depleted. It also supports the preservation of nursery and habitat areas. P.49 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores opposes the disposal of any toxic wastes, as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency's Listing of Hazardous Substances and Priority Pollutants (developed pursuant to the Clean Water Act of 1977), within its planning jurisdiction, or in waters adjacent to Town including the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. P.50 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores recognizes the value of water quality maintenance to the protection of fragile areas and to the provision of clean. water for recreational purposes and supports the control of stormwater runoff to aid in the preservation of water quality. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will support existing state, regulations relating to stormwater runoff resulting from development (Stormwater Disposal Policy 15 NCAC 2H.001-.1003). Additionally, the Town supports all efforts of the NPDES Phase II stormwater rule as established by the Environmental Protection Agency, and enforced by the NCDENR. P.51 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports regulation of underground storage tanks in order to protect its groundwater resources and implementation of the Town's wellhead protection plan. P.52 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the policy that all State of North Carolina projects should be designed to limit to the extent possible stormwater runoff into coastal waters. This will be addressed further through Phase II implementation plans. P.53 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports implementation of the White Oak River . Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan. P.54 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports protection of those waters known to be of the highest quality or supporting - biological communities of special importance, this especially applies to the Outstanding Resource Waters adjacent to the Roosevelt Natural Area and those within the Town's canal system. The Town has passed ordinances that address stormwater runoff from single-family and multi -family development sites. P.55 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports management of problem pollutants, particularly biological oxygen demand and nutrients, in order to correct existing water quality problems and to ensure protection of those waters currently Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan ill SECTION VI M;•'fy P.ST supporting their uses. This effort should focus on residential development adjacent to the Town's canal system. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores opposes the installation. of -package treatment plants and septic tanks or discharge of waste in any areas classified as coastal wetlands, freshwater wetlands (404), or natural heritage areas. This policy does not apply to constructed wetlands. All decisions regarding the construction of these facilities should have the oversight of the Carteret County Health Department and the NCDENR. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the following actions by the General Assembly and the Governor: (1) Sufficient state funding should be appropriated to initiate a program of incentives and grants to address pollution of our rivers from both point sources and nonpoint sources. (2) An ongoing source of state funding should be developed to provide continuous support for an incentives grant program. (3) The decision -making process for the award of incentives and grants should involve river basin organizations representing local governments and other interest groups in the review of all applications for state funding. P.58 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores does not support the location of floating homes within its jurisdiction. This policy exceeds state -requirements. P.59 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the following goals of the NC Coastal Habitat Protection Program (CHPP): (1) Document the ecological role and function of aquatic habitats for coastal fisheries. (2) Provide status and trends information on the quality and quantity of coastal fish habitat. (3) Describe and document threats to coastal fish habitat, including threats from both human activities and natural events. (4) Describe the current rules concerning each habitat. (5) Identify management needs.. (6) Develop options for management action using the above information. . P.60 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the efforts of the Carteret. County Health Department to develop and maintain a system. to identify and track the - maintenance of all wastewater treatment facilities throughout the County. This Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 112 SECTION VI will have positive benefits not only for Pine Knoll Shores, but all communities along Bogue Banks. P.61 Any underground storage tank (UST) systems installed within 500 feet of a public. water supply well or within 500 feet of any surface water classified as HQW, ORW, WS-I, WS-II, or SA must be secondarily contained. P.62 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the removal of any abandoned or out -of - use USTs within the planning area. P.63 The'Division of Water Quality has determined that current coastal stormwater rules have not adequately addressed water quality impacts to public trust waters and that local governments that strictly defer to state and federal rules to address water quality issues have impaired water quality issues. Their findings concluded that: (1) Areas that have impervious surfaces of 10% or greater contribute to local stream degradation; . (2) Biological diversity .has been shown to drop when areas of impervious surface increases beyond 10-15%; (3) Stream stability is affected when impervious surface approaches 10% in an area; (4) Estuaries generally degrade when areas have 10% impervious surfaces; (5) Sensitive fish species loss increases with 12% impervious surface. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports efforts to improve water quality and will modify ordinances if required by the Division of Water Quality. Imvlementincr Actions: I.31 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will comply with CAMA and NC Division of Environmental Management stormwater runoff regulations, and by coordinating local development activities involving chemical storage or underground storage tank installation/abandonment with the Town Emergency Management personnel and the Groundwater Section of the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will plan for an adequate long- range water supply. In the planning process, the Town will cooperate with all regional counties to protect water resources. Schedule: ConfinuingActiviEp. I.32 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will enforce its zoning and subdivision regulations and its ordinances which address stormwater runoff to aid in protecting sensitive shoreline areas. The Town will also rely on state and federal agencies to promote Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 113 SECTION VI and protect Bogue Sound, as well as other nursery and habitat areas adjacent to the Town. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.33 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will rely on the technical requirements and state. program approval for underground storage tanks (40 CFR, Parts 280 and 281), and any subsequent state regulations concerning underground storage tanks adopted during the planning period. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.34 - 'The Town of Pine . Knoll Shores will continuously enforce, through the development and zoning permit process, all current regulations. of the NC State Building Code and North Carolina Division of Health Services relating to building construction and septic tank installatiordreplacement in areas with. soils restrictions. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.35 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will implement the following actions through local ordinances to improve water quality (Note: these actions are especially significant in areas adjacent to the Roosevelt Natural Area and the Town's canal system): Use watershed -based land use planning Minimize impervious cover in site design Limit erosion during construction — " Maintain coastal growth measures Restoration of impaired waters — Reduction of nutrients in the Town's waters. Schedule: Reviewlocal ordinances annually. I.36 Preservation of wetlands is important to the protectionlimprovement of water quality in the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. The following will be implemented through zoning and/or subdivision regulations as required: (1) Coordinate all development review with the appropriate office of the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Soil Conservation Service. Schedule: Continuing Activity. (2) Require that wetland areas be surveyed and delineated on all preliminary and final subdivision plats. Schedule: Continuing Activity. (3) Consider cluster development in order to protect sensitive natural areas. A cluster development is_defined as a development design technique that . concentrates, buildings in specific areas on a site to allow the remaining. land to be used for recreation, common open space, and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas. Schedule: ContinuingActivity. . Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 114 SECTION VI I.37 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores recognizes the impact that pet and animal waste can have on water quality. The Town has. and enforces a pet waste pickup ordinance. Schedule: Continuing Activity. 6. Local Areas of Concern a. Management Goal The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will integrate local concerns with the overall CAMA goals and objectives. b. Planning Objective Local concerns extend well beyond CAMA concerns and should reflect a broad range of land.use related issues. C. Land Use Plan Requirements The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will support the'following policies/implementing actions that address areas of local concern. Policies - Cultural. Historic. and Scenic Areas: P.64 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores .will preserve and protect its valuable natural resources. Special attention will be given to the Roosevelt Natural Area, and adjacent. Outstanding Resource Waters. P.65 The Town of Pine Knoll, Shores will protect its waterfront/shoreline areas, estuarine shorelines and waterbodies, Town wide canal_ system, and valuable scenic areas. P.66 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the local North Carolina Aquarium in their efforts to provide a regional education and cultural destination. Implementing Actions - Cultural, Historic. and Scenic Areas: I.38 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will continue to enforce its existing land development ordinances which were drafted with an aim of medium density residential development. Enforcement of this code will help minimize the effects of stormwater runoff as future development/redevelopment occurs. Schedule: Continuing Activity. . Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 115 SECTION VI I.39 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will prepare a public recreational plan to address the growing needs of a predominantly year-round ' residential community. Schedule: 1 scal Year 2008-2009. I.40 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will emphasize the protection of environmentally sensitive areas in the update of its public recreational plan (refer to Section V.B., Natural Systems Analysis). Schedule: Fiscal Year 2009-2010. . Policies - Economic Development: . P.67 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores .will maintain medium density residential development (4 dwelling units/acre in single family residential areas, and 8 dwelling units or less per acre in multi family residential areas) in order.to. maintain the desirable quiet residential character of the Town (see page 126). P.68 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports tourism, including eco-tourism, as an . important asset to overall economic development of Bogue Banks in general. The Town is primarily a residential community and supports/relies on commercial establishments in Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle. P.69 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores encourages the use of advanced wastewater treatment technologies. which will reduce the amount of land required for drain and repair fields. These systems should help reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff, which have historically contributed to water. quality issues in waters adjacent to Town. P.70 _ The Town of Pine Knoll Shores, in conjunction with the Carteret County Health Department and NCDENR, requires the -use of package treatment wastewater systems for effective economic development of multi -family, condotel, and motel/hotel development. P.71 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores does not oppose non-residential development, which is consistent with Town policies and ordinances. The Town does, however, want to focus this development in areas designated for commercial/office space development on the Town's future land use map. P.72 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the economic development efforts of the Carteret County.Tourism Development Authority. . Implementing Actions - Economic Development: I.41 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will pursue funding through state and federal programs that are considered supportive of local economic development efforts: Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 116 SECTION VI (1) The Town of Pine Knoll Shores is generally receptive to state and federal programs, particularly those which provide improvements to the Town. The Town will continue to fully support such programs, especially the NC Department of Transportation road and bridge improvement programs, which are very important to the Town and itsregional accessibility. Schedule: Continuing Activity. (2) Examples of other state and federal programs that are important and supported by Pine Knoll Shores include: dredging and channel maintenance by the US Army Corps of Engineers, federal and state projects that provide efficient and safe boat access for sport fishing, public beach and coastal waterfront access grant funds, and the recently completed US Army Corps of Engineers Section 933 Beach Renourishment Project. Schedule: Continuing Activity. I.42 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will continue to support the activities of the NC Division of Travel and Tourism; specifically, the monitoring of tourism -related industry, efforts to promote tourism -related commercial activity, and efforts to enhance and provide shoreline resources. Schedule: Continuing Activity. Policies - General Health and Human Services Needs: P.73 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores opposes any low level military training flights that are not in compliance with the minimum safe altitudes for aircraft operations as described in the Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 71.E P.74 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores opposes the location of new outlying landing fields within the regional vicinity of Pine Knoll Shores. P.75 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports a comprehensive recreational program to provide a broad range of recreation facilities for its citizens. P.76 _ The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will continue to implement its locally adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan in an effort to improve public. safety in the event of a natural disaster. P.77 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the provision of superior health care facilities within Carteret County, as well as Bogue Banks. Additionally, the Town supports the development of facilities and services . targeted at the aging population, to include areas within.the Town's jurisdiction. P.78 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will continue to provide mutual aid in the form of Fire/EMS service with adjacent communities, should this need arise. The Town Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 117 SECTIONVI is aware it operates the most comprehensive and modernized fire/EMS facility along Bogue Banks, and will continue to utilize this resource to further improve public safety throughout Pine Knoll Shores and neighboring jurisdictions. The Town has recently signed an updated county -wide cooperative agreement. Implementing Actions - General health and Human Services Needs: I.43 Floodplain regulation is a concern in the Town of Pine Knoll Shores.. To accomplish protection of public health and service needs, Pine Knoll Shores will . continue to enforce the flood hazard reduction provisions of the Town Pine Knoll Shores Land Development. Ordinances: Schedule: Continuing Activity- I.44 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will continue to rely on the. support of the Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority for solid waste collection. The Town . will -also continue to utilize privatized curb side waste removal services. Schedule: Continuing Activity in each Fiscal Year. I.45 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will continue to promote the recycling of all recyclable materials. This effort will be handled by the Town's private waste collection service. Schedule: Continuing Activity in each l scal Year. I.46 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will research options for development, design, and financing .of indoor, multi -use recreation facility. Schedule: 17scal Year 2011-2012. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 118 SECTION VI I� F. FUTURE LAND USE 1. Introduction The future land use map .(Map 17) depicts application of the policies for growth and development and the desired future patterns of land use and land development. The areas indicated as least suitable on the. Future Land Use Map are not intended. to prohibit development but are intended to indicate areas where careful review of proposed development should be undertaken. Additionally, the least suitable overlay includes areas classified as conservation (see Map 15). Please refer to the Future Land Use Map for delineation of the conservation and least suitable overlay areas. All development.activities that fall within the least suitable overlay district should be carefully monitored during the permitting process to ensure that impacts on the environment are minimized. The future land use map must include the following: ► Areas and locations planned for conservation or open space and a description of compatible land uses and activities. ► Areas and locations planned for. future growth and development with descriptions of the following characteristics: . ► Predominant and supporting land uses that are encouraged in each area; ► Overall density and development intensity planned for each area; and ► Infrastructure required to support planned development in each area. ► Land use which reflects existing and planned infrastructure. ► Reflect the information depicted on the Environmental Composite Map (Map 9) and the Land Suitability Analysis Map (Map 15). Specifically, the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Future Land Use Plan was drafted with consideration given to the following: ► Development constraints. ► Desire to concentrate non residential development. ► Preservation of existing urban form. ► Preservation of existing residential neighborhoods. ► Existing plans for the development of public facilities. ► Limiting of potential land use conflicts. ► Existing zoning patterns. ► Key land use issues. ► Prohibition of large scale commercial development. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 119 SECTION VI Legend QCorporate Limits O 14-Digit Hydrologic Code • Least Suitable Overlay Existing Wells Water Lines (existing) Water Tank Hydrology Future Land Use i Canal Conservation iGovernment Multi -Family Residential Marina Mixed Use Office & Institutional Private Conservation Public Access Recreation Single Family Residential Utility MAP 17 Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan The preparation of this map 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. N XYCIP W E ff ffolland Consulting Planners, Inc, S Map 17 outlines the boundaries of all future land use districts, falling within the planning jurisdiction of Pine Knoll Shores. These districts are defined in the following section. 2. Land Use Acreage Table 41 provides a summary of future.land use acreage as depicted on the Town's Future Land Use Plan. These acreages assume total buildout of Pine Knoll Shores for each respective zoning g P g district. Currently, there are approximately 140 acres (304 parcels) of vacant land within the Town's planning jurisdiction. A summary -of how these properties are zoned has been provided on page 58 of this plan. According to this table, 64% of the vacant acreage, or 86% of all vacant parcels -are zoned for single-family residential development. Of the remaining vacant land (36 % of all Town acreage), a substantial portion (11.9%) is. zoned for multi -family development.. These existing conditions, with respect to local land development regulations, indicate .that a majority of the future development to take place within Pine Knoll Shores will be residential in nature. Table 41. Pine Knoll Shores Future Land Use Map Acreages Acres % of Total Canal 14.1 1.1% Conservation 265.1 20.4% Government 72.2 5.6% Multi -Family Residential 125.0 9.6% Marina 4.0 0.3% Mixed Use 47.1 3.6% Office and Institutional 53.1 4.1 % Private Conservation 17.5 1.3% Public Access 6.1 0.5% Recreation 103.0 7.9% Single -Family Residential 567.6 43.7% . Utility 24.7 1.9% Total* ' 1,299.5 100.0% *This figure. does not include right-of-ways. . Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. The land use districts in Table 41 are defined below. These definitions provide what the Town has outlined as desirable density and height restrictions for each of the defined Future Land Use Districts. These development criteria have been based on a varietyof factors including: existing land uses, existing zoning code and zoning districts, and preferred development trends as discussed throughout this land use plan. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 121 SECTION VI 3. Future Land Use Desicrnations (Development Criteria) The following provides a definition and criteria for development with respect to each future land use category established on the Future Land Use Map. These are intrinsically tied to the policy section of the plan. a. Canal This district is comprised of all propertythat is considered.part of the Town's interior canal system. The canal system is maintained by Homeowners' Associations, and is home to private boat docldng facilities which are maintained by adjacent property owners. These canals are shown on the map primarily due to the fact that they have an impact on both development and property values within the Town. It should be noted, however, that the canal system will not be affected by future development. or redevelopment. It is anticipated that as development moves forward, homes and parcels located adjacent to the canal will continue to experience the establishment of private boat docldng facilities. This may have an adverse impact on water quality within the canal system. This problem should be monitored carefully throughout the planning period. These water bodies are considered public trust waters, and will remain that way in perpetuity. .: Allowable density: N/A (No development anticipated.) Maximum building height: N/A (No development anticipated.) Preferred uses: Public water access Uses to be discouraged: Private marinas, location of floating homes b. Conservation This district was established in an effort to preserve the Roosevelt Natural Area which is located within central Pine Knoll Shores. As discussed earlier, this 265-acre undeveloped property is considered both a Protected Land and a Significant Natural Heritage Area, and will be maintained as open space throughout the planning period and beyond. This property should remain undeveloped, unless a low impact recreational use is identified by the Town. Pine Knoll Shores has permission to utilize a small portion of this area for recreational purposes. If this development does occur it will involve the construction of a public access area, and possibly a walldng trail system. The proposed use will not have any adverse impacts on the environmental quality of the Roosevelt Natural Area. Allowable density: N/A (This is a deed restricted property, development will be limited to a low impact/outdoor recreational use. If developed, the maximum allowable land coverage on this site is 40%.) Maximum building height: 20 feet (This is meant to accommodate shelteis, storage buildings, or other recreational facilities. This building height is not enforced under the Town's zoning ordinance.) Preferred uses: Public water/forest access, municipal storage facilities, outdoor recreational facilities Uses to be discouraged: Public/private'permanent structures. . Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 122 SECTION VI C. Government This land use district involves all parcels of land that are owned, operated, and/or maintained by the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. The uses on this property are tied to Town management, public safety, and utility operations. The Town has recently upgraded its public safety facilities. Some minor improvements are discussed in the future demands section of the plan (page 90). Allowable density: N/A (There are no density requirements for this district. Development will require a 35' buffer between adjacent properties.) Maximum building height: N/A Preferred uses: Town government facilities . (administration, public safety, utilities, public access sites, etc.) Uses to be discouraged: All uses not directly related to providing public services d. Multi -Family This land use district is intended to accommodate high -density residential development . in the form of townhomes and condominiums. It is anticipated, as depicted on the future land use map, that. this development will be focused on the oceanfront and some portions of the Town's estuarine shoreline. The rapidly appreciating prices of land within Pine Knoll Shores are forcing developers to construct these multi -family developments in order to recoup their . investment in the.property to be developed. Most of the properties on the future land use map listed as multi -family have already been built out. Due to this fact, the guidelines outlined in this section will only apply to the redevelopment of these properties. Allowable density: Maximum 8 units per acre Maximum building height: 50 feet Preferred uses:. Private multi -family residential development (townhomes and condominiums), public beach access sites, private recreational facilities, stores or restaurants to serve private clientele; privately -owned condotel/condominium complexes will be permitted Uses to be discouraged: All non-residential uses including commercial operations not intended to serve multi -family residential developments; commercially owned and operated hotel/motel establishments will be discouraged e. Marina This land use category is comprised of the three privately -owned and operated marina facilities within Pine Knoll Shores. These facilities are currently in place, and serve. the . residential areas adjacent to their respective locations. The intent of establishing these areas. as a future land use district is to ensure their redevelopment in the case of a major storm event. These are the only private doclang facilities within Town, and Pine Knoll Shores wants to ensure that these facilities remain in place. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 123 SECTION VI Allowable density: N/A Maximum building height: N/A Preferred uses: Public and private non -transient docking facilities Uses to be discouraged: All uses not intended to facilitate the use of these properties as a marina facility f. Mixed Use A mixed use district is intended to accommodate a variety of uses including both multi- family and hotel/motel development. Such future land use district might encompass the portion of Town that is currently occupied by existing commercially -owned and operated hotel/motel facilities. Many of these facilities have been in place for many years, and may be redeveloped at some point in the future. To facilitate this redevelopment, the mixed use district is intended to provide some flexibility with respect to what will be permitted in this area. If.and when redevelopment of this area does occur, both hotel/motels and multi -family residential development will be encouraged. This is slightly different than the multi -family district, where development of commercially run motels/hotels is prohibited. This portion of Town should be reserved to allow for a wide range of uses including some forms of commercial development including retail outlets and restaurants. It is anticipated, however, that if these properties are . redeveloped, it will be in the form of townhomes or condominium units. Allowable density: 8 units per acre (townhomes and condominiums) 22 living units (hotels/motels) Maximum building height: 50 feet Preferred uses: Multi -family residential, hotels and motels, commercial' development (restaurants/retail stores, office space, public beach access, private/public recreational facilities Uses to be discouraged: All types of, development will be considered in the mixed use district. The intent of this district is to allow for flexibility, and a variety of uses. g. Office and Institutional This -district involves all low impact non-residential uses. Currently, there are two existing facilities located in these area: Trinity Center Episcopal Retreat and an office building. Neither of these uses poses a threat to adjacent residential uses. The primary goal of this district is to allow non-residential uses that will not conflict with the residential nature of the community. Allowable density: N/A (Density for this district is not defined; however, a 50' buffer is required between adjacent properties.) Maximum building height: 35 feet Preferred uses:. Office and institutional uses (churches, office buildings, parks, public access sites, public/private recreational facilities) " Uses to be discouraged: Commercial operations, multi -family developments, other high impact non-residential uses Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 124 SECTION VI h. Private Conservation This land use district is comprised of all parcels and facilities that are owned and operated by various Homeowners' Associations within Pine Knoll Shores.- These sites are intended to provide recreational opportunities and beach access to members of these Associations. These properties are protected by the Associations, and will remain under their jurisdiction throughout the planning period: Allowable density: N/A (There is not a specific density requirement for this district; however, maximum building coverage may not exceed 40% of the buildable lot.) Maximum building height: N/A Preferred uses: Private recreation and public waterfront access facilities Uses to be discouraged: All uses not related to the provision of recreation and public access for a respective Homeowners' Association L Public Access These properties are currently maintained as CAMA public beach access points for the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. Some of these properties fall under the ownership of the Town, while several exist as. easements established through agreements with Homeowners' Associations. These public access sites are expected to be in place throughout the planning period (5-10 years), assuming an alternative to beach access is not identified. The Town is required to .establish a public access site every one-half mile in order to qualify for federal beach . renourishment funding under the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 933 project. Maintaining these existing sites is imperative if the Town is to meet this requirement. Allowable density: N/A Maximum building height: N/A Preferred uses: Public ocean and estuarine access and parldng facilities Uses to be discouraged: All uses not intended to provide public/estuarine and oceanfront . access j. Recreation (RE-1) This land use district exists for the sole purpose of protecting the interest of common areas in Pine Knoll Shores. Allowable density: N/A (There is not a specific density. requirement for this district; however, maximum building coverage may not exceed 40% of the buildable lot) Maximum building height: N/A Preferred uses:. Public and private recreational facilities Uses to be discouraged: All uses not related to the provision of recreation Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 125 SECTION VI k. Single-FamH7 Residen tial This district which comprises a majority of the Town's developed and undeveloped property, is intended to accommodate the construction of single-family detached dwellings. Pine Knoll Shores exists, for the most part,. as a single-family residential community. The Town would like to ensure that the nature of the community is preserved, and not compromised to accommodate higher density development.. The development criteria for single-family residential development is as follows: Allowable density: Maximum building height: Preferred uses: Uses to be discouraged: L Utility R-1 Zoning (6 units per acre) R-2 Zoning (4 units per acre) 35 feet Single-family residential homes All other uses The properties located within this district are primarily utilized as wastewater treatment plant sites serving the multi -family complexes located along NC Highway 58. Due to the fact that there is no central sewer system within Pine Knoll Shores, these developments must reserve large tracts of land for the operation of on -site wastewater facilities. The Town must continue to deal with this issue. Solutions to the sewer issue within Pine Knoll Shores are being discussed, but the plans are too unclear at this time for use in the context. of this plan. It will be assumed at this point that the Town will continue to rely on private septic tanks and package . treatment plants for wastewater treatment services. Allowable density: N/A Maximum building height: N/A Preferred uses: Facilities needed for the provision of infrastructure services Uses to be discouraged: All uses unrelated to the provision of Town infrastructure services 4. Future Land Use in Relation to Zoning Each of the land use categories is supported by zoning districts contained in the Town's existing zoning ordinance. Table 42 provides a comparison of the land use categories and the Town's existing zoning districts. The reader is cautioned that this is an "overview" and detailed analysis must be based on careful review of the Town's zoning ordinance. The terms "generally consistent, conditionally consistent, and inconsistent" are intended to only be indicators of where revisions may need to occur for the Town's zoning ordinance to support implementation of this plan. The land use category descriptions express some "objectives". which may be inconsistent with the existing zoning ordinance. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 126 SECTION VI Table 42. Future Land Use Plan Compatibility Matrix Consistency Review of Future Land Use Map Designations and Existing Zoning Districts Zoning Districts R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MFI. MF2 C INSTIT MS OP REC1 REC2 REC3 Min. Lot Size (SF) 7,500* 10,000* 10,000* 10,000* 22 UPA** Motel .5 UPA** Condo 10,000* 15 UPA** Note l Note 1 N/A Note 1 Note 2 Note 2 Note 2 Max. Lot Coverage (%) N/A N/A N/A N/A Note 1 Note 1 Note 1 Note 1 N/A Note 1 Note 2 Note 2 Note 2 Max. Bldg. Height (ft.) 35 35 35 35 1 50 1 50 35 1 50 50 35 1 N/A N/A I N/A *Minimum lot size figures are in square feet; **Units per acre (UPA) Future Land Use Designations Canal x x x L x. x x x x x x x x g Conservation x x x x x x x x x x x g g Government' c c c c c c g g g g x x x Multi -Family x x x x g g c x x c, x x. x Marina x x x X. x x x x x x x x g Mixed Use c c c c g g c x g g c c c O&I x x x x x x g g g g x x x Public Access g g 19 g g g g g g g x g g Private Conservation g g g g g g x g x g g g g Single -Family Residential g g g g x x x x x c x x x. Utility x x x ix ic c g g g ic ix x x g = generally consistent c = conditionally consistent x = inconsistent Notes to the Future Land Use Plan Compatibility Matrix: Note 1. There is no minimum lot size for these districts; however, maximum impervious coverage thresholds have been established for these districts. Developrrient within these districts must comply with the following coverage thresholds: Building coverage - 25% Parking coverage - 40% Open space requirement - 35% Note 2. There is no minimum lot size for these districts; however, a maximum impervious coverage threshold of 40% has been established for these districts. Additionally, it is anticipated that development on these properties will involve low impact development related to open space and recreational opportunity. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 127 SECTION VI 5. Land Demand Forecast and Carrying Capacity Discussion a... Land Demand Forecast As discussed throughout the context of this. plan, land use within the Town of Pine Knoll Shores is predominantly residential in nature. The original vision for the Town was that of a low impact residential development focused on preserving the maritime forest and natural environment. The Town has done a sound job through the years of maintaining this character through the strict enforcement of local land development ordinances. The one exception to single-family residential development has been the growth of high - density multi -family complexes along a substantial portion of oceanfront Pine Knoll Shores, and portions of the estuarine shoreline adjacent to Bogue Sound. These complexes serve both the permanent and seasonal population; however, a majority of the units are owned and maintained by seasonal residents. There are a few non-residential uses within Pine Knoll Shores, but non- residential development (commercial and office space) is not promoted within Pine Knoll Shores. Due to increasing land prices, commercial and/or office and institutional development is unlikely. It is anticipated that at some point these properties will be redeveloped, and will most likely become either single-family or multi -family developments. Based on the facts above, land demand and capacity use forecast have been established. The primary development activity through the forecast period (2025) is expected to be primarily single-family residential in nature.. Some multi -family development may take place; however, there is not much land remaining where this type of development will be permitted under existing zoning districts. Multi -family residential growth will be limited to minor infill projects, until more substantial redevelopment projects as noted above take place. This is expected to occur at some point during the forecast period. The following table summarizes the land demand forecast for residential and non- residential development through the year 2025. These forecasts will allow for a snapshot of land and infrastructure carrying capacity demand over this period. These forecasts have been based on residential development activity outlined within the context of this plan. Additionally, it will provide some insight as to what the public service demands will be over this time frame. It should be noted that increased acreages of non-residential uses, including utility and government (indicated as "non-residential' in Table 43), are not anticipated. All new development within Pine Knoll Shores is expected to be in the form of single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and duplexes.. Population forecasts .through 2025 have been included in Table 16 (page 23). Table 43 outlines the land demand forecast discussed throughout this section. The existing land use survey outlined in Table 31 (page 55) serves as the basis for these forecast. Table 43 is intended to outline projected growth in correlation to the Future Land Use Map.17 (page 120) . and associated future land use acreages (page 121). In order to clarify this correlation for the reader, the future land use districts have been grouped in the following manner: Vacant Land - N/A; Non -Residential Land Uses - Canal, Conservation, Government, Marina; Office & Institutional, Private Conservation, Public Access, Recreation, Utility; Single -Family Residential - Single -Family Residential; Multi -Family Residential - Mixed Use, Multi -Family. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 128 SECTION VI Table 43. Pine Knoll Shores Land Demand Acreage Forecast Future Land Demand Forecast Additional Average Existing % Growth- Housing Units.Per Land Use 2010 2015 2020 2025 05-25 Units (2025) Acre* Vacant Land 140 115 89 62 34 -75.7% N/A N/A Non -Residential Land Uses 558 558 558 558 558 N/A N/A N/A Single -Family Residential 433 455 478 501 526 21.6% -364 4 (Growth Rate 5%) Multi -Family Residential 156 159 .162 166 169 8.2% -96 8 (Growth Rate 2%)* Total 1287 1287 1287 1287 1287 N/A -460 N/A *The existing land use acreage for common area has been included under the multi -family category due to the fact that if redeveloped this acreage will be included. Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. b. Carrying Capacity Discussion - The Town of Pine Knoll Shores has recently acquired the water system serving the Town from Carolina Water Service. Now that the water system has been acquired. by the Town, maintenance and daily operation falls under the Town's jurisdiction. As noted earlier in the plan, water supply for the permanent and seasonal population within Pine Knoll Shores is not a problem. It is not anticipated that water supply will become an issue throughout the planning forecast period (2025). This determination is based on the Town's existing water plant capacity of .982 million gallons per day (mgd). In order to provide some guidance to Town staff and administrators, the following table forecasts water usage for residential customers. through the year 2025. The average daily water usage for this forecast is based on the Town's Local Water Supply Plan. Table 44. Pine Knoll Shores Water Capacity Use Forecast Water Capacity Use Forecast Existing Housing Units and Water Usage 2010 2015 2020 2025 Residential Housing Units 1,429** 1,537 1,649 1,769 1,889 Water Usage (MGD)* 0.32 0.34 0.36 0.38 0.40 Non -Residential Units 18 18 18 18 18 Water Usage (MGD)* 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 Total Daily Water Usage (MGD)* 0.52 0.54 0.56 0.58 0.60 *MGD - Million Gallons per Day. **Existing housing units based on information taken from Town of Pine Knoll Shores Water Supply Plan, increased housing units based on land demand forecast and future land use map. NOTE: This table is based on a total existing average daily use of .52 MGD. Source: Pine Knoll Shores Water Supply Plan and Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 129 SECTION VI It has been discussed throughout this plan that there is no central sewer service within, Pine Knoll Shores. Due to this fact, it is not possible to compile any form of sewer system demand or future capacity needs. The issue of a sewer. system is something that the Town has struggled with for many years. At this point, the Town has decided that single-family structures will rely on private septic systems for wastewater treatment. There is simply no other viable alternative at this time. These systems are permitted by the Carteret County Health Department. The Health Department is working on a system to closely monitor these systems, and generate a methodology to document and identify problems as they occur. The multi -family complexes throughout Town rely on package treatment plants for wastewater treatment. These properties will continue to rely on these systems throughout the planning period. Table 35 (page 66) summarizes the condition of each of these systems. As these systems become antiquated or substandard, a respective complex will be required to either replace or retrofit the existing system. NCDENR and the Carteret County Health Department oversee the annual and daily maintenance of the systems, and make determinations on when upgrades will be required. Pine Knoll Shores may at some point in the future seek out a way to incorporate some of these package facilities. into the Town's public works department. At this time this is still a strong topic of debate.. For the purposes of this land use plan update, it is anticipated that each private development will be responsible for maintaining their own wastewater treatment systems. There is simply no sound methodology for forecasting capacity needs based on the absence of historical average daily usage. Additionally, a majority of the future growth within Town will be in the form of single-family residential development. It is clear that these properties will be required to utilize private septic systems. Through years.of discussion and debate, it -has been determined that establishing Town -wide central sewer service is not economically feasible or justifiable. At this time, the Town does not have cost estimates associated with the installation of central sewer service. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 130 SECTION VI SECTION VIL TOOLS FOR MANAGING DEVELOPMENT A. GUIDE FOR LAND USE DECISION MAKING It is intended that this document be an integral part of the Town of Pine Knoll Shores decision maldng process concerning future land use. This document should be consulted prior to any. decision being made by the. Pine Knoll Shores staff, Planning Board, and/or Town Council concerning land use and development. B. EXISTING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The existing management program includes the following ordinances: Town of Pine Knoll Shores Zoning Ordinance, Town of Pine Knoll Shores Subdivision Ordinance, North Carolina Building Code, National Flood Insurance Program, the 1996 Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan, and the Pine Knoll Shores Hazard Mitigation Plan. Preparation of the 1996 Land Use Plan was coordinated with the land use related codes. C. ADDITIONAL TOOLS The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will utilize the following additional tools, if needed, to implement this plan: 1. Conduct annual training sessions for the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. 2. The Planning Department staff, in concert with the Planning Board, shall prepare an annual report assessing the effectiveness of plan implementation. This report shall be presented to the Town Council. 3. At a minimum, update the Land Use Plan and implementation process every six to seven years. 4. Revise the Town's zoning and subdivision ordinances to support the policies and implementing actions contained in this plan. 5. Prepare a capital improvements plan/program to address the following_ community facilities: water, sewer, stormwater, utilities or transportation. . D. ACTION PLAN/SCHEDULE 1. Citizen Participation For the preparation of this plan, the Town of Pine Knoll Shores adopted a citizen participation plan on September 14, 2004. A copy of that plan is included as Appendix I. Following adoption of this plan, the Town of Pine Knoll Shores will implement the following to ensure adequate citizen participation: a. The Town will encourage public participation in all land use decisions and procedure development processes and encourage citizen input via its boards and commissions. b. The -Town of Pine Knoll Shores will advertise all meetings of the Town's Planning Board and Board of Adjustment through newspaper advertisements and public service announcements. C. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will utilize advisory committees to assess and advise the Town on special planning issues/needs. d. The Town will conduct a joint meeting every January of the Pine Knoll Shores Town Council and the Town's Planning Board to identify planning issues/needs. e. All Planning Department activities will be outlined on the Town's web -site. The site will include this plan. . L All public hearings for changes to land use related ordinances that affect AECs shall include in the notice a specific description of the impact of the proposed change on the AECs. g. Ensure that the membership of all planning related and ad hoc 'advisory . committees has a broad cross section of Pine Knoll Shores' citizenry. 2. Action Plan/Schedule The following describes the priority actions that will be taken by the Town of Pine Knoll Shores to implement this CAMA Core Land Use Plan and the fiscal year(s) in which each action is anticipated to begin and end. This action plan will be used to prepare the implementation status report for the CAMA Land Use Plan. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 132 SECTION VII Schedule Begin End Policy References Implementing Actions P. - P.8 The Town will prepare a parks and recreation plan and seek FY2008 FY2009 P.64 - P.66 funding for the preparation of the plan. P.1 -- P.8 The Town will work with citizens, state permitting agencies, FY2009 FY2010 and the NC Division of Coastal Management to identify and plan for a suitable use within the Roosevelt Natural Area. P.1- P.8 The Town will provide parking for all public beach access sites FY2008 FY2010 as required by the US Army Corps of Engineers and will petition NCDOT to provide pedestrian crosswalks. P.8 The Town will consider establishing a marina zoning district on FY2008 FY2009 sites where marinas and boat access sites exist in order to have no net loss of existing marinas. P.9. - P.16 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will review and consider FY2007 FY2009 P:17 - P.19 revisions to its zoning and subdivision ordinances in order, to P.20 - P.22 implement the policies contained in this Land Use Plan. P.25 - P.37 P.23 - P.24 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports ongoing planning and FY2008 FY2010 capital improvement efforts to address the drainage problem . associated with flooding from tropical storm events. P.25 - P.37 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores may consider adopting an TBD TBD operating and capital financing plan for the development of water and sewer system upgrades in preparation for future demand. P.38 - P.45 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will consider the development of FY2007 FY2008 a dune stabilization program through installation of properly installed sand fences or fence enclosures around the primary dune line along oceanfront portions of the Town. P.64 - P.66 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will emphasize the protection of FY2009 FY2010 environmentally sensitive areas in the update of its public recreational plan. P.73 - P.78 The Town of Pine Knoll Shores will research options for FY2008 FY2009 development, design, and financing of indoor, multi -use recreation facility. E. RESOURCE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN/POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF LAND USE PLAN POLICIES The Town, of Pine Knoll Shores believes that the policies, management goals, planning objectives, and land use plan requirements contained in this document will have positive impacts for the Town. However, the following could have some negative impacts: 1. Transportation changes in sensitive areas. 2. Potential infringement of growth on sensitive areas. 3. Negative impact of population growth on the Carteret County School System. 4. Increased stormwater runoff. 5. Possible degradation of water quality. The management objectives, policies, and implementing actions address the issues associated with these possible negative impacts. Mitigating polices are stated in the conservation policies, . page 102; stormwater control policies, page 103; infrastructure carrying capacity, page 104; and water quality, page 110. Table 45 provides an analysis matrix which summarizes this plan's policies and identifies them as beneficial, neutral, or detrimental. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 134 SECTION VH Table 45. Pine Knoll Shores Policy Analysis Matrix —.Land Use Plan Management Topics Policy Benchmarks - Indicate whether policy beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D) Infrastructure Carrying Management Topics Public Access Land Use Compatibility Capacity Natural Hazards Water Quality. Local Concerns • more planned access . • reduction in habitat • water, sewer, and other key • land uses and • land use and • preservation of locations loss and fragmentation community facilities and development patterns development criteria cultural, historic, and • upgrades to existing related to impacts of services being available in that reduce vulnerability, and measures that scenic areas access locations . land use and required locations at adequate to natural hazards abate impacts that • support of economic • increase pedestrian development capacities to support planned • land uses and degrade water quality development access • comply with state access • reduction of water resource and water community growth and development patterns development patterns that take into account • coordinate water quality efforts with • development of human resources standards to enhance quality degradation • during construction of the. existing and planned Carteret County. • preservation of the opportunities for state • balance growth demands infrastructure systems, capacity of evacuation Town's rural funding with protection of the AECs and other fragile infrastructure character environment: areas should be protected • minimize development in • decrease residential • transportation improvements floodplairis, AECs, density within Town should support the efficiency wetlands, and other ' Land Use and of traffic flow and pedestrian fragile areas Development Policies safety Public Access: P.1 B B N N N B P.2 B B N N N B P.3 B B N N N B PA B B N. N N B P.5 B B N N N B P.6 B N N N N B P.T B B B B B B P.9 B N N N D B Land Use Compatibility: P.9 N B B B N B P.10 B B B N N B P.I I B B B B B• B P.12 N B B N B B P.13 N B B B B B P.14 N N N N N B P.15 N B B N IN B. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 135 STTION VII Policy Benchmarks —Indicate whether policy beneficial (B), neutral (I), or detrimental (D) Infrastructure Carrying Management Topics Public Access Land Use Compatibility Capacity Natural Hazards Water.Quality Local Concerns • more planned access • reduction in habitat • water, sewer, and other key • land uses and • land use and • preservation of locations loss and fragmentation community facilities and development patterns development criteria cultural, historic, and • upgrades to existing related to impacts of services being available in that reduce vulnerability and measures that scenic areas access locations land use and . required locations at adequate to natural hazards abate impacts that • support of economic • increase pedestrian development capacities to support planned • land uses and degrade water quality development access • reduction of water community growth and development patterns • coordinate water • development of • comply with state access resource and water development patterns that take into account quality efforts with human resources standards to enhance quality degradation • during construction of the existing and planned Carteret County preservation of the opportunities for state • balance growth demands infrastructure systems, capacity of evacuation Town's rural funding with protection of the AECs and other fragile infrastructure character environment areas should be protected • minimize development in • decrease residential • transportation improvements floodplains, AECs, density within Town should support the efficiency wetlands, and other Land Use and of traffic flow and pedestrian fragile areas Development Policies safety P.16 N B N B B B P.17 N B D B B B P.18 N B N N B B P.19 N B N B. B N P.20 N B N B B N P.21 N B B N B N P.22 B B N N B B P.23 N N N N B B P.24 N B N B N N Infrastructure Carrying Capacity: P.28 B N B B B B P.26 N B B N B B P.27 N B B N N B P.28. N N B N B B P.29 N B N N B B P.30 N B B B N B P.31 B N B B N B P.32 N N B N B B Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 136 SECTION VII Policy Benchmarks - Indicate whether policy beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D) Infrastructure Carrying V Management Topics Public Access Land Use Compatibility Capacity Natural Hazards Water Quality Local Concerns more planned access • reduction in habitat • water, sewer, and other key • land uses and • land use and • preservation of locations loss and fragmentation community facilities and development patterns development criteria cultural, historic, and • upgrades to existing related to impacts of services being available in that reduce vulnerability and measures that scenic areas access locations land use and required locations at adequate to natural hazards abate impacts that • support of economic • increase pedestrian development capacities to support planned • land uses and degrade water quality development access • reduction of water community growth and development patterns • coordinate water • development of • comply with state access resource and water development patterns that take into account quality efforts with human resources standards to enhance quality degradation • during construction of the existing and planned Carteret County • preservation of the opportunities for state • balance growth demands infrastructure systems, capacity of evacuation Town's rural funding with protection of the AECs and other fragile infrastructure character environment areas should be protected • minimize development in • decrease residential • transportation improvements floodplains, AECs, density within Town should support the efficiency wetlands, and other Land Use and of traffic flow and pedestrian fragile areas Development Policies safety P.33 N B N N N B. P.34 N B B N N B P.35 N B N B N B P.36 N N. B N N B P.37 N N B. N N B Natural Hazards: P.38 N N N B N B P.39 B N N B N B P.40 N B N B N B P.41 N B B B N B P.42 N B B B N B P.43 N B N B N B P.44 N B N B B B PAS N N B B N B Water Quality: P.46 B N N B B B P.47 N N B N N B P.48 B N N N B B P.49 N N N N B N Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 137 . SECTION VII Policy Benchmarks —Indicate whether policy beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D) Infrastructure Carrying Management Topics Public Access Land Use Compatibility Capacity Natural Hazards Water Quality Local Concerns • more planned access • reduction in habitat • water, sewer, and other key. • land uses and • land use and • preservation of locations loss and fragmentation community facilities and development patterns development criteria cultural, historic, and • upgrades to existing " related to impacts of services being available in that reduce vulnerability and measures that scenic areas access locations land use and required locations at adequate to natural hazards abate impacts that • support of economic • increase pedestrian development capacities to support planned • land uses and degrade water quality development access • reduction of water community growth and development patterns • coordinate water • development of • comply with state. access resource and water development patterns that take into account quality efforts with human resources standards to enhance quality degradation • during construction of the existing and planned Carteret County • preservation of the opportunities for state • balance growth demands infrastructure systems, capacity of evacuation Town's rural funding with protection of the AECs and other fragile infrastructure character environment areas should be protected • minimize development in • decrease residential • transportation improvements fioodplains, AECs, density within Town should support the efficiency . wetlands, and other Land Use and of traffic flow and pedestrian fragile areas Development Policies safety P.50 N N B N B B P.51 N B N B B N P.52 N N N N B N P.53 N B N N B N P.54 B N N N B B P.55 N N N N B B P.56 N B B B B N P.57 N. B N B B N P.58 N B N B B N P.59 B B N B B B P.60 B N N B B N P.61 N N B. N B N P.62 N N B N B N P.63 N N B N B N Local Concerns: P.64 B B N B B B P.65 B N N N. B B P.66 B". IN B B N B B P.67 B B N N B Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 138 SECTION VII Policy Benchmarks _ Indicate whether policy beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D) Infrastructure Carrying. Management Topics Public Access Land Use Compatibility Capacity Natural Hazards Water Quality Local Concerns • more planned access • reduction in habitat • water, sewer, and other key • land uses and • land use and • preservation of locations loss and fragmentation community facilities and development patterns development criteria cultural, historic, and • upgrades to existing related to impacts of services being available in that reduce vulnerability and measures that scenic areas access locations land use and required locations at adequate to natural hazards abate impacts that • support of economic • increase pedestrian - development capacities to support planned • land uses and degrade water quality development access • reduction of water community growth and development patterns • coordinate water. development of • comply with state access resource and water development patterns that take into account quality efforts with human resources standards to enhance quality degradation • during construction of the existing and planned Carteret County • preservation of the opportunities for state • balance growth demands infrastructure systems, capacity of evacuation Town's rural funding with protection of the AECs and other fragile infrastructure character . environment areas should be protected • minimize development in • decrease residential • transportation improvements floodplains, AECs, density within Town should support the efficiency wetlands, and other Land Use and of traffic flow and pedestrian fragile areas Development Policies safety PAS B B N B B B P.69 N B B N B B P.70 N B B N N B P.71 N B B N N B P.72 B B N N N B P.73 N .. B N N N B P.74 N B B N N N P.75 B B. B N. N B P.76 N B B B N B P.77 N N N B B B. P.78 B N B B N B Notes to the Policy Analysis Matrix Public Access P.1(B) - This policy states the Town concern related to protecting the natural environment that exist throughout Pine Knoll Shores. The Town supports tourism, and recognizes it's importance to the economy, however the Town does not want to compromise the natural and aesthetic beauty of the Town in an effort to increase visitation (i.e. higher housing density). P.2(B) - P.5(B) - These policies state the Town's pro -active approach to providing public oceanfront and estuarine access. The Town is planning to provide estuarine shoreline access points and will consider a project that will provide this access, with possibly a pier for crabbing and fishing. P.6(B) - Pine Knoll Shores currently has rights to a ten acre piece of the Roosevelt Natural Area. The Town has not yet determined how this land will be utilized, however it will be in the form of low impact use. Discussions have been centered around the possible establishment of walling trails, with possible picnic facilities. . P.T(B) - The Town currently supports the efforts of the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 933 Project. P.8(B) (D) - This policy states the Town's support of maintaining the preservation of existing marina facilities, while not expanding marina operations within the Town's jurisdiction. The Town will aim to mitigate these impacts through requirements to be defined in a future marina zoning district. Land Use Compatibility P.9(B) - P.12(B) -These policies outline the Town's desire to protect the overall medium density residential environment that exist throughout the Town. Pine Knoll Shores is very concerned about protecting the character of the Town, and not establishing more dense development requirements, as other regional beach communities have adopted. The Town does recognize that a range of housing options should be provided; however approval of such development should take into account the availability of Town services, and infrastructure carrying capacity. P.13(B) - P.14(B) - These two policies states the Town's support for wooded buffers between residential and non-residential areas. These policies were developed in an effort to.'protect residential areas from the adverse effects of commercial, institutional ; and thoroughfare (roadway) development. P.15(B) - This policy recognizes the importance of Homeowners Associations (HOA's) to the sound and uniform development of the Town. HOA codes work in conjunction with municipal Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 140 SECTION VII ordinances to ensure that residential and non_ residential development is in conformity with adjacent properties. P.16(N) - This policy states the Town's support for allowing the use of residences for home businesses, as is outlined in the Town's zoning ordinance. P.1 T(B, D) - As stated, Pine Knoll Shores is primarily concerned with maintaining the residential character of the community. In light of this concern.the Town does not oppose commercial development. The Town would like to see non-residential development take place only in areas indicated on the future land use map as "Mixed Use". These areas might be considered for rezoning to accommodate this development, and non residential development in these areas should not pose a threat to adjacent residential neighborhoods. It should be noted that an increase in non-residential development could have an impact on the provision of public services, such as infrastructure. In order to address these concerns, the Town is proposing to draft an operating and capital financing plan to in an effort to ensure adequate public services throughout the planning period (see I.23). P.18(B) - The Town also prohibits the development of any industrial operation, noxious commercial operations, or solid waste facilities. This policy is intended to not only protect the property owners within Pine Knoll Shores, but also maintain the water quality in adjacent waterbodies. P.19(B) - This policy states the Town's stance against any future development of commercial marinas within it's jurisdiction. Development of any commercial or upland marina facility will be in direct conflict with the Town's vision of the Town's future development; however, as noted the Town does have a no net loss policy regarding existing marinas. P.20(B) - P.21(B) - These policies outline the Town's strong stance toward protection of environmentally sensitive areas. Although many of these areas are protected through state and federal regulations, the Town further regulates these areas through locally adopted land development code. P.22(B) - Pine Knoll Shores was founded on the idea of protecting the natural environment. The Town, through pro active planning and code enforcement, has been successful in achieving this protection over years of rapid development. The Town will continue this course of action through build out of its planning jurisdiction: P.23(B) - P.24(B) = Currently the Town of Pine Knoll Shores does have locally adopted regulations to enforce stormwater management or sediment runoff at development sites. These issues are addressed through NC DCM regulations on all sites larger than five acres. The Town Will continue to support NC DCM in enforcing these regulations. As noted earlier in the plan, if Pine Knoll Shores is named as a Phase II community, the Town will comply with all Phase H regulations. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 141 SECTION VII Infrastructure Carrying Capacity P.25(B) - P.27(B) - These policies serve as blanket statements detailing the Town's dedication to providing adequate public services to all property owners and visitors to the Town. In terms of infrastructure this is tied solely to the provision of water services through the water system recently acquired by the Town. P.28(B) - P.29(B), P.31(B) - These policies are tied to the provision of wastewater treatment facilities throughout the Town's jurisdiction on existing and future developments. The Town has struggled with this issue for many years, and has determined that establishment of a central sewer system is not feasible. The Town will continue to rely on private septic systems for single family homes, and package treatment pants for multi family developments. At this point in time, the Town is researching alternatives that will aim to protect water quality while balancing the financial impact on citizens. P.30(B) - This policy further outlines the Town's desire to improve all Town services. P.32(B) - The Town would like to transition all utility lines underground. This will have many benefits including increased public safety, and reduced power outages during storm events. P.33(B) - P.34(B) - These policies state the Town's desire to provide a safe, efficient, and interconnected street system. Due to the fact that Pine KnollShores mainly has one primary thoroughfare running through its jurisdiction, limited. curb cuts and interconnected neighborhoods are a essential to limiting traffic flow along NC Highway 58. These requirements are further outlined in the Town's locally adopted land development code, and curb cuts along NC Highway 58 are governed and permitted by NCDOT. P.35(B) - This policy addresses the fact that the Town implements a coordinated addressing system that is overseen by Carteret County. This system is essential for a variety of reasons, most importantly public safety. P.36(B) - This policy states the Town's continued support of federal funding for dredging projects. The Town -does believe however that the sand .from this dredging should be distributed more evenly to all beach communities located along Bogue Banks. Currently, this sand is deposited up to the corporate limit line between Pine Knoll Shores and Atlantic Beach, because this has been determined to be least cost alternative. P.37(N) - This policy is neutral because construction of a third bridge onto Bogue Banks will help alleviate substantial traffic problems during peak, summer months and help facilitate, evacuation during emergencies. Although the bridge would achieve the goal of reducing traffic across the island, it will worsen the already strained road system traversing through Pine Knoll Shores. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 142 SECTION VII Natural Hazard Areas P.38(B) - The Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the construction of properly permitted - bulkheads along it's estuarine shoreline. This helps protect property from erosion oaused by wind driven wave action while not impacting the adjacent shoreline, as with hard stabilization along the oceanfront. P.39(B) - This policy states the Town's reliance and supportfor regulation of development in environmentally sensitive areas by both the US Army Corps of Engineers, and NC DCM. P.40(N) -The Town does not oppose the relocation of structures that are endangered by erosion. Relocation of these structure; however should be, consistent with all state and federal policy, as well as local land development code. P.41(B), P.42(B) - The Town supports hazard mitigation planning, as is evidenced by the Town's drafting and adoption of a local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This planning relates. to. a wide range of issues, including ensuring that building densities are established in a fashion that will. minimize property damage and loss, in the event of a tropical storm event. P.43(B) - This policy states the importance and dedication that the Town has to protecting the primary dune line traversing along oceanfront portions of Town. Maintenance of this dune line is imperative to the survival of the island as a habitable barrier island. P.44(B) - These policies state the Town's strong support for the beach renourishment efforts of both the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the Carteret County Shore Protection Office. The Town has a proactive beach renourishment program. The County Shore Protection office works to facilitate this process, 'and has been a true savior to.the beach communities along Bogue Banks. This office is solely dedicated to preserving the beach. PAS(B) - This policy states that the Town of Pine Knoll Shores supports the efforts and policies of the Carteret County Emergency Management Office, and Emergency Operations Plan. This document outlines procedures for evacuation and recovery in the event of a natural disaster. Water Quality P.46(B) - P.63(B) - These policies state the Town's full support and awareness of protecting water quality not only in adjacent waterbodies, but all of Bogue Sound. Many individuals in the Town, as well as Salter path located in the center of Indian Beach rely on the fisheries industry for survival. Protecting these waters is essential to these peoples survival. Over the past several years, water quality has. been declining;, however there are still two Outstanding Resource waters located off of the estuarine shoreline of Indian Beach. - Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan _ 143 SECTION VII . Local Areas of Concern P.64(B) - P.78(B) — These policies reflect the Town's commitment to preservation of its historic resources while supporting growth and development which is consistent with the Town's policies and ordinances. These policies underscore all policies outlined within the plan, with regards to balancing economic growth with the provision of public services and protection of the environment. Pine Knoll Shores Core Land Use Plan 144 SECTION VH SECTION VIII. HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN The Town of Pine Knoll Shores prepared their own Hazard Mitigation Plan which was adopted by the Town on September 14, 2004, and was approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency on June 6, 2005. The plan in its entirety is available for public review at. the Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall, and is incorporated herein by reference. See Appendix rV for the mitigation strategies/policies contained in the plan. APPENDIX I TOWN OF PINE KNOLL SHORES CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN PREPARATION OF A CORE LAND USE PLAN PHASEI The Town of Pine Knoll Shores has received a Coastal Area Management Act grant for preparation of a Core Land Use Plan, Phase I. Adequate citizen participation in the development of the plan is essential to the preparation of a document responsive to the needs of the citizens of the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. To ensure such input, the following citizen participation program will be utilized by the town. The Pine Knoll Shores Board of Commissioners will appoint a Town of Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan Committee (LUPC) to work with the town's planning consultant to ensure that the final product will be a plan suitable for adoption by the town. The committee will include representatives from the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners. Specifically, the planning consultant and the LUPC will be responsible for ensuring accomplishment of the following: • Develop and adopt the Citizen Participation Plan; conduct public information meeting; -and conduct a meeting to identify community concerns, key planning issues, and aspirations. In addition, prepare analysis of existing and emerging conditions.. • Complete analysis of existing and emerging conditions; prepare natural systems analysis and analysis of land use and development (including Existing Land Use Map). • Prepare community facilities analysis; prepare/review land suitability analysis and map; review existing CAMA plan, ordinances, and policies. The following schedule will be utilized for Phase I: 1. September, 2004 — Conduct public information meeting. — Board of Commissioners adopt the Citizen Participation Plan. 2. October, 2004 Conduct initial. meeting with LUPC and review Citizen Participation Plan and process for preparing the land use plan. Conduct town issues identification meeting. 3. November, 2004 to April, 2005 — Prepare preliminary draft land use plan which will include analysis of existing conditions, land suitability analysis, natural systems analysis, and community facilities analysis. Conduct monthly meetings with the LUPC. 4. _ May, 2005 — Present draft of Phase I to the Planning Board. 5. - June, 2005 - Present draft of Phase I to the Board of Commissioners. All meetings of the LUPC and Board of Commissioners at which the Plan will be discussed will be advertised in a local newspaper. 'The public information meeting, town meeting, and public hearing will also be advertised in a local newspaper. In addition, public service announcements will be mailed to local radio stations and posted at the Town Hall and other public buildings as directed by the LUPC and Board of Commissioners. All meetings will be open to the public. The town will encourage and consider all economic, social, ethnic and cultural viewpoints. No major non-English speaking groups are known to exist in the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. 8/30/04 TOWN OF PINE KNOLL SHORES CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN PREPARATION OF A CORE LAND USE PLAN PHASE II The Town of Pine Knoll Shores has received a Coastal Area Management Act grant for preparation of a Core Land Use Plan, Phase H. Adequate citizen participation in the development of the plan is essential to the preparation of a document responsive to the needs of the citizens of the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. To ensure such input, the following citizen participation program will be utilized by the Town. The Pine Knoll Shores Board of Commissioners has appointed the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Land Use Plan Committee (LUPC) to .work with the Town's planning consultant to ensure that the final product will be a plan suitable for adoption by the Town. The committee will include representatives from the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners. Specifically, the planning consultant and the LUPC will be responsible for ensuring accomplishment of the following: Adopt and implement Citizen Participation Plan for Phase II. • Revise preliminary plan based on public review. • Complete plan for the future (including future land use map and tools for managing development). • Present the draft plan to the Board of Commissioners. • Submit plan to state/DCM for review; provide plan to adjacent jurisdictions for review; conduct public information hearings. Review plan based on state and local review; conduct public hearing; Board of Commissioners adoption; submit for CRC certification. The following schedule will be utilized for Phase II: 1. August - September, 2005 Update Citizen Participation Plan Begin preparation of Phase II portion of LUP 2. October, 2005 - January, 2006 Hold monthly meetings with LUPC Revise preliminary plan based on public review 3. February, 2006 — Provide plan to adjacent jurisdictions to review 4. March, 2006 — Submit plan (with any revisions) to, the Pine Knoll Shores Planning Board for review and preliminary approval 5. April, 2006 — Submit draft plan to state for DCM review 6. May, 2006 Revise plan based on state and local review — Conduct public hearing for Board of Commissioners to adopt plan Submit to CRC for certification All meetings of the LUPC and Board of Commissioners at which the Plan will be'discussed will be advertised in a local newspaper. The public hearing will also be advertised in a local newspaper. In addition, public service announcements will be posted at the Town Hall and other public buildings as directed by the LUPC and Board of Commissioners. All meetings will be open to the public. The town will encourage and consider all economic, social, ethnic and cultural viewpoints. No major non-English speaking groups are known to exist in the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. 7/ 14/05 TOWN OF PINE KNOLL SHORES CITIZEN PARTICIPATON PLAN PREPARATION OF A CORE LAND USE PLAN PHASE III The following schedule will be utilized for Phase III: . • July, 2008 Final revisions made to state/DCM Town staff meeting with planner to revise draft plan August, 2008 Board of Commissioners call for a Public Hearing Draft Plan put on public display • September, 2008 — Public Hearing held on draft plan • . October, 2008 - Draft plan presented to state/DCM • November, 2008 — Draft plan submitted to CRC for certification APPENDIX 11. Town of Pine Knoll Shores CAMA Land Use Plan Property Owners Survey Results 1. Pine Knoll Shores should increase its efforts/services to provide a retirement friendly community. Absentee Property Owners Agree No Opinion Disagree 344 173 105 In -Town Property Owners Agree No Opinion Disagree 207 54 71 Total Agree No Opinion Disagree 551 227 176 2. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores should maintain its stance on limiting commercial development within the corporate limits. Absentee PropertyOwners Agree No Opinion Disagree 546 21 55 In -Town Property Owners Agree No Opinion Disagree 275 17 ' 40 Total Agree No Opinion 3. In light of the recent increased restrictions regarding stormwater runoff control currently being implemented in a majority of towns and counties across the state, the Town should continue to take a proactive aooroach to stormwater control. Disagree Absentee Property Owners Agree No Opinion Disagree 494 95 33 In -Town Property Owners Agree No Opinion Disagree 286 28 18 Total Agree No Opinion Disagree' 780 123 51 4. Pine Knoll Shores should support the development of a town -wide sewage collection system. Absentee Property Owners Agree No Opinion Disagree 382 146 94 In -Town Property Owners Agree. No Opinion Disagree 161 59 112 Total Agree .No Opinion I Disagree 543 205 206 5. The town should identify a solution that will ease traffic flow and congestion along NC Highway . 58. Absentee Property Owners Agree No Opinion Disa ree 365 132 . 125 In -Town Property Owners Agree No 0 inion Disa ree 172 61 99 Total Agree No Opinion Disagree 537 193 224 6. The town should make it a priority to develop a town -wide bicycle/pedestrian corridor. 7. Absentee PropertyOwners Agree No Opinion Disagree 364 1 131 .127 In -Town Property Owners Agree No 0 inion Disa ree 174 55 103 Total Agree No Opinion Disagree 538 186 230 Pine Knoll Shores should pursue the development of a town -owned and operated central storage area for both boats and recreational vehicles. Absentee Property Owners Agree No Opinion Disagree 149 168 305 In -Town Property Owners Agree No Opinion Disagree 83 75 174 Total Agree No Opinion Disagree 232 243 479 8. Ranking of key issues: The following issues were identified and ranked by permanent residents of the Town at a public meeting held on November 11, 2004. All property owners as identified by Carteret County tax records were asked to rank each issue identified from 1 to 10, with 1 being the most important need and 10 being the least important need: Following are the results of the ranking by absentee property owners and in -town property owners: ISSUE Absentee In -Town Rank Rank Develop long-term plan for beach renourishment 20-30 years Maintain strict residential zoning restrictions Preserve the maritime forest Solve problems involved with water system (purchase and/or improvements) Maintain housing standards Address stormwater management issues Identify strategy for use and preservation of Roosevelt natural area Phase -in underground utilities Maintain the canal Develop a multi -use recreational facility Mailed out 1,975 surveys (617 in -town; 1358 absentee) Received 959 responses (333 in -town; 626 absentee) 1 2 3 4 5 1 3 6 5 2 6 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 APPENDIX -III LEVELS OF SERVICE (LOS) LOS A: Describes primarily free flow conditions.. The motorist experiences a high level of physical and psychological comfort. The. effects of minor incidents of breakdown are easily absorbed. Even the maximum density, the average spacing between vehicles, is about 528 feet, or 26 car lengths. LOS B: Represents reasonably free flow conditions. The ability to maneuver within. the traffic stream is only slightly restricted. The lowest average spacing between vehicles is about 330 feet, or 18 car lengths. LOS C: Provides for stable operations, but flows approach the range in which small increases will cause substantial deterioration in service. Freedom to maneuver is noticeably restricted. Minor incidents may still be absorbed, but the local decline in service will be great. Queues may be expected to form behind any significant blockage. Minimum average spacings are in the range of 220 feet, or 12 car lengths. LOS D: Borders on unstable flow.. Density begins to deteriorate somewhat more quickly with increasing flow. Small increases in flow can cause substantial deterioration in service. Freedom to maneuver is severely limited, and the driver experiences drastically reduced comfort levels.. Minor incidents can be expected to create substantial queuing. At the limit, vehicles are spaced at about 165 feet, or 9 car lengths. LOS E: Describes operation at capacity. Operations at this level are extremely unstable because there are virtually no usable gaps in the traffic stream. Any disruption to the traffic stream, such as a vehicle entering from a ramp or changing lanes, requires the following vehicles to give way to admit the vehicle. This can establish a disruption wave that propagates through the upstream traffic flow. At capacity, the traffic stream has no ability to dissipate any disruption. Any incident can be expected to produce a serious breakdown with extensive queuing. Vehicles are spaced at approximately 6 car lengths, leaving little room to maneuver. LOS F: Describes forced or breakdown flow. Such conditions generally exist within queues forming behind breakdown points. - Graphic Representation of Various Roadway Levels of Service Source: 1994 Highway Capacity Marwal LOS A. LOS D. LOS A LOS C. LOS E. LOS F. APPENDIX IV HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND POLICIES PLEASE NOTE: The following mitigation' strategies and policies are a verbatim reproduction of the text from the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Hazard Mitigation Plan which was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on September 14, 2004, and approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency on June 6, 2005. Some of these statements/completion dates are inconsistent with current circumstances and _requirements. However, they were not changed in order to accurately reflect the contents of the currently approved plan. A. MITIGATION OBJECTIVES Objectives are defined as measurable, concrete steps towards achieving the goals presented in this plan. When all objectives are complete, the goals will have been meta Objective Goal Number Number Objective 1 1 Ensure that all shelter locations are well publicized 1 . 2 Reduce the frequency of electrical outages and length of time such. outa es last 1 3 Provide for effective evacuation prior to natural hazards 1 4 Reduce flood insurance rates 2 1 Preserve open sace in flood lain areas 2 2 Reduce the risk of damage from wildfires to future development 1 Maximize the use of available grant programs to protect the most .3 vulnerable structures and populations 4 1 Develop specific, timely recommendations for hazard mitigation measures following a State or Federally declared natural disaster and ensure that hazard mitigation is considered when redevelopment occurs after a natural disaster 5 1 Ensure that the public is aware of the risks of different types of natural hazards, and reduces their personal exposure to natural hazards 6 1 1 Mitigate damages due to stormwater B. MITIGATION POLICIES 1. Introduction Specific actions, or. "policies", are needed to realize each objective provided above. For each policy, the following information will be provided in this subsection: • A statement of the policy The type'of strategy represented by the policy • The hazard(s) it is developed to address • The objective(s) it will achieve IV-1 . • The priority the action has (high, medium or low) • Possible funding sources, if any • The agency or staff member assigned with responsibility for the policy • Projected completion date • Notes and/or background information on the policy 2. Prioritization and Cost Benefit Review A process for prioritization of identified hazard mitigation strategies was performed. The hazard mitigation advisory committee used the following criteria for prioritization of hazard mitigation strategies: • Cost -benefit review • Results of hazard identification and analysis • Results of vulnerability assessment • Results of community capability assessment • Effectiveness in meeting hazard mitigation goals and comprehensive plan goals Cost -benefit review was given special emphasis, in light of its possible use in environmental reviews for HMGP, FMA, and other federal hazard mitigation projects. 3. Mitigation Policies The town's policies are listed below: Policy Number 1 Policy CAMA Land Use Plan Update Strategy Type Prevention Hazard(s) Addressed All Objective(s) Addressed 2.1 and 4.1 Priority Medium Possible Funding Sources NC Division of Coastal Management (the town is up for funding in FY2004-2005 and an application has already been submitted) Responsible Party Building Inspector Projected Completion Date FY2008-2009 Notes/Background The intent of the Land -Use Plan is to compile an inventory of existing land use patterns and to recommend goals and objectives for future development that are compatible with the general character of the community. This document represents the town's formal policy statements concerning land use and land development. The plan serves as a guide for reviewing private development proposals and making decisions on the location of public facilities. This plan also provides a foundation for zoning (N.C.G.S. 160A-383) and subdivision regulations, which put the goals and objectives of this land use plan into action. For these reasons, the plan affects the exposure of future development to natural hazards. IV-2 Policy. Number 2 Policy Acquisition of property and construction of public beach access sites Strategy Type Prevention, property protection, and structural projects Hazard(s) Addressed Flooding, primarily due to storm surge Objective(s) Addressed 1.4 and 3.1 Priority Low Possible Funding Sources NC Division of Coastal Management Beach Access Grant Program. The contact is: Ted Tyndall 1517B Highway 24, Hestron Plaza II Morehead City, NC 28557 (252)808-2808 e-mail: Ted.Tyndall@ncmail.net http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.Us/Access/grants. htm Responsible Party Building Inspector Projected Completion Date December 31, 2010 Notes/Background The acquisition and construction of public beach access sites is tied to the town's beach renourishment efforts. The US Army Corps of Engineers requires that coastal communities maintain a public beach access site every one-half mile in order to be eligible for federal funding addressing beach renourishment. Currently, Pine Knoll Shores does not meet this requirement, and is seeking to increase the number of available sites. Policy Number 3 Policy Maintain an agreement with a contractor to perform emergency pumping of -floodwaters from local streets. Strategy Type Property protection Hazard(s) Addressed Flooding, primarily Objective(s) Addressed 4.1 and 6.1 Priority Medium Possible Funding Sources This cost will be paid for out of the town's general fund, in the event of a natural disaster. Reimbursement will be requested in the form of Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 'Responsible Party Emergency Services Director and Building Inspector Projected Completion Date Ongoing Notes/Background The Town of Pine Knoll Shores has a history of flooding on several local access streets during storm events bringing heavy rain. This policy will address this problem and mitigate any potential damages to structures, and increases public safety. Policy Number 4 Policy Review "Firewise" zoning and subdivision standards and report on their appropriateness for incorporation into the existing zoning and subdivision ordinances. Strategy Type Prevention IV-3 Hazard(s) Addressed Wildfire Objective(s) Addressed 2.2 Priority Low Possible Funding Sources N/A. Information on "Firewise" zoning and subdivision ordinance provisions is widely available in the public record. An excellent resource is http://www.firewise.org. Responsible Party Building Inspector and Fire Chief Projected Completion Date Ongoing Notes/Background A number of design, construction and landscaping techniques have been identified in the past dozen years or so that significantly reduce the risk of wildfire affecting a home (or significantly reduces the damage from wildfire and urban fires). Policy Number 5 Policy Implement public education efforts designed to help inform the public of their exposure to natural hazards and to inform them of actions they can take to mitigate the damages to their health and property from natural hazards, including but not limited to the following: a) Ensure that the Town Hall maintains documents about flood insurance, flood protection, floodplain management, and natural and beneficial functions of floodplains. Many documents are available free of charge - from the Federal Emergency. Management Agency (FEMA). b) Encourage builders, developers, and architects to become familiar with the NFIP land use and building standards by attending annual workshops presented by the NC Division of Emergency Management (DEM). This can be accomplished by creating a mailing list and providing it to DEM to use for its announcements. c) Develop a page within the town's website that identifies various hazard mitigation measures and shelter locations. d) Provide local real estate agents with handouts that will advise potential buyers to investigate the flood hazard for the property they are considering purchasing. e) Advertise the availability of flood insurance on an annual basis. f) Send a flood protection flyer to all properties in the town through a community newsletter or other document that will be distributed to all residences. The flyer should contain the following information: flood safety, flood. insurance, property. protection, floodplain development requirements, and drainage system maintenance. g) Post the Hazard Mitigation Plan on the town's website. h) Post evacuation route on.the web -site. Strategy Type Public Information Hazard(s) Addressed All Objective(s) Addressed 1.1 and 5.1 Priority Medium IV-4 Possible Funding Sources FEMA, the American Red Cross and numerous other organizations have free public information materials than can be used to achieve this policy. http://www.fel ov and http://www.redcross.org Responsible Party Building Inspector Projected Completion Date Ongoing Notes/Background Public awareness can help lead to a citizenry who makes better decisions before, during and after a disaster, leading to a reduced risk of property damage and loss of life. Policy Number 6. Policy Attempt to improve Community Rating System (CRS) status. Strategy Type Prevention Hazard(s) Addressed Flooding Objective(s) Addressed 1.4, 2.1, and 5.1 Priority Medium Possible Funding Sources The town hopes to address this. policy through steps taken to address all policies developed within this plan. Responsible Party Building Inspector Projected Completion Date Ongoing Notes/Background Participation in the CRS system lowers insurance rates. Many of the policies in this plan will ultimately result in lowering the town's CRS rating. Policy Number 7 Policy Apply for funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for one of the top priorities listed in Section II of this plan IF it is eligible and in a project category identified by the State of North Carolina as being of high priority. . Strategy Type Property protection and/or structural projects Hazard(s) Addressed All, primarily flooding Objective(s) Addressed 3.2 and 4.1 Priority - High Possible Funding Sources Background information on the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and similar hazard mitigation programs can be found at http://www.ncem.org and at http://www.fema.gov. Funding source is Federal (75%) and non -Federal (usually State) (25%) Responsible Party Building Inspector Projected Completion Date After next major Presidentially declared disaster Notes/Background The post -disaster environment provides the greatest opportunity for hazard mitigation, due to the attention paid to it by citizens and elected officials and due to the existence of damaged facilities and homes in need, of repair that lend themselves to mitigation. efforts. Therefore, funding should be sought to implement hazard mitigation at the nearest post - disaster opportunity. IV-5 Policy Number 8 Policy Convene a working group with electric service providers within the county and produce a report, with specific recommendations and detailed implementation timelines, that addresses the issues of 1) disaster preparedness and 2) communication with officials during and immediately after a natural hazard event that results in loss of electrical power. Strategy Type Prevention, and possibly property protection and/or structural projects Hazard(s) Addressed Primarily hazards associated with a lot of wind and severe winter storms Objective(s) Addressed 1.2 Priority Medium Possible Funding Sources Background information on utility ice storm preparation can be found at http://www.ncuc.commerce.state.nus.us/reports/partlice.pdf. Responsible Party Emergency Services Director and Building Inspector Projected Completion Date December 31, 2009 Notes/Background Close coordination with electric utilities regarding staffing contingencies, tree trimming and debris clearance, and emergency coordination could help minimize the impact of the next ice storm or major hurricane. Policy Number 9 Policy Work with Carolina Water to develop procedures to protect wellhead locations within Pine Knoll Shores. Strategy Type Prevention and natural resource protection Hazard(s) Addressed Flooding Objective(s) Addressed 4.1 and 6.1 Priority Medium Possible Funding Sources This effort will be handled by the town. Responsible Party Public Service Director Projected Completion Date December 31, 2009 Notes/Background The town will work with the North Carolina Rural Water Association on this policy. Policy Number 10 Policy Pine Knoll Shores will continue to seek funding from the US Army Corps of Engineers as well as other North Carolina state agencies to address beach renourishment, and alleviate the impact of this cost on taxpayers. Strategy Type Prevention, property protection, and structural projects Hazard(s) Addressed Hurricanes and storm surge Objective(s) Addressed 1.4, 3.1, and 4.1 Priority I High Possible Funding Sources Funding is availablefor beach renourishment from the United -States Army Corps of Engineers as well as other North Carolina state agencies. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores, in conjunction with Carteret County, is continuing to seeking this funding. Responsible Party Town Manager Projected Completion Date Ongoing Notes/Background Beach erosion is the most significant problem facing Pine Knoll Shores. In order to deal with this issue, the town must either fund beach renourishment through tax dollars, or pursue federal grant funding. The town will continue its pursuit of grant funding to pay for beach renourishment and reduce the impact of this expensive endeavor on taxpayers. Appendix V Policy/Implementing Action Definitions of Common Terms 1. Should: An officially adopted course or method of action intended to be followed to implement the community goals. Though not as mandatory as "shall," it is still an obligatory course of action unless clear reasons can be identified that an exception is warranted. Town ' staff and Planning Board involved at all levels from planning to implementation. 2. Continue: Follow past and present procedures to maintain desired goal, usually with Town staff involved at all levels from planning to implementation. 3. Encourage: Foster the desired goal through Town policies. Could involve Town financial assistance. 4. Enhance: Improve current goal to a desired state through the use of policies and Town staff at all levels of planning. This could include financial support. 5. Identify: Catalog and confirm resource or desired item(s) through the use of Town staff and actions. 6. Implement: Actions to guide the accomplishment of the Plan recommendations. 7. Maintain: Keep in good condition the desired state of affairs through the use of Town policies and staff. Financial assistance should be provided if needed. 8. Prevent: Stop described event through the use of appropriate Town policies, staff actions, Planning Board actions, and Town finances, if needed. 9. Promote: Advance the desired state through the use of Town policies and Planning Board and staff activity at all levels of planning. This may include financial support. 10. Protect: Guard against a deterioration of the desired state through the use of Town policies, staff, and, if needed, financial assistance. 11. Provide: Take the lead role in supplying the needed financial and staff support to achieve the desired goal. The Town is typically involved in all aspects from planning to implementation to maintenance. 12. Strengthen: Improve and reinforce the desired goal through the use of Town policies, staff, and, if necessary, financial assistance. 13. Support: Supply the needed staff support, policies, and financial assistance at all levels to achieve the desired goal. 14. Work: Cooperate and act in a manner through the use of Town staff, actions, and policies to create the desired goal.