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Homewood, Sue
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Good Evening Sue and David,
The civil was unable to locate/is unaware of a thoroughfare alignment at this time. The subdivision was designed in a
way that satisfies the Town of Stokesdale connectivity requirements (attached). I am not aware of additional
information that is available that I can provide at this time. Please proceed with review of the PCN application or advise
what else we can do to help. If you have to add some type of cumulative/single and complete language in order to issue
the PCN, I understand. Have a good evening.
Sincerely,
Michael T. Brame
336.708-4620 (c)
336.310.4527 (o)
PO Box 128
Kernersville, NC 27285
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Does the City have a transportation plan that shows the road as a thoroughfare? That could help.
Thanks,
Sue Homewood
Division of Water Resources, Winston Salem Regional Office
Department of Environmental Quality
336 776 9693 office
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Hey Sue,
This is difficult to address as the potential stream location is not on the site and was therefore, not evaluated. The City is
requiring the road/stub onto the adjacent property as part of their plan review. It is apparent that they have plans for
extending the road at a later time. However, the applicant is developing the subject site and has no involvement in what
happens to the road where it exits the site or where it will ultimately terminate/join another road. How would you like
for me to attempt to address this concern?
Sincerely,
Michael T. Brame
336.708-4620 (c)
336.310.4527 (o)
PO Box 128
Kernersville, NC 27285
www.pilotenviro.com
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From: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>
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Hi Mike,
I had one question after review of this project:
The location where the northern extent of the proposed South Point Dr terminates at the north property line may
necessitate a stream crossing if the road were ever extended onto the adjacent property as the soil survey shows a

stream just to the north of this location. Alignment of a road in a manner that requires future impacts would be
considered a secondary and cumulative impact of this project.
Thanks,
Sue Homewood
Division of Water Resources, Winston Salem Regional Office
Department of Environmental Quality
336 776 9693 office
336 813 1863 mobile
Sue. [e-mail]
450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300
Winston Salem NC 27105
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Please find attached a PCN Application for a proposed road crossing with a wetland impact on a site in Guilford
County. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Michael T. Brame
336.708-4620 (c)
336.310.4527 (o)
PO Box 128
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FUTURE
LAND USE PLAN
Adopted by the Stokesdale Town Council
October 18, 2007

VISION STATEMENT
Stokesdale should be a town that is quiet and attractive that promotes the
"small town " nature of the community. Effort should be made to preserve,
maintain, and enhance the rural character, natural habitat, and beauty of
the community. There should be a sense of community through both formal
and informal association. Residential development should enhance the
community through appropriate neighborhood design, connectivity, and
environmental protection of the town's natural resources. The historic
nature of the town, especially its downtown, should be preserved and
maintained through the addition of businesses and services that cater to the
citizens and are in harmony with existing development. Effort should be
made to create and enhance the sense of a vibrant community that is safe
and convenient for all citizens. The town should promote alternative modes
of transportation, including pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian movement
throughout the community.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VISION STATEMENT................................................................................................... ii
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................I
Location& Geography........................................................................................
I
TownHistory........................................................................................................3
LAND USE PLAN REQUEST.................................................................................4
PlanStudy Committee.........................................................................................4
Plan Development Process..................................................................................5
PublicParticipation.............................................................................................5
PLANELEMENTS...................................................................................................6
Agricultural/Vacant............................................................................................7
Commercial/Office............................................................................................7
Industrial............................................................................................................7
Public/Institutional.............................................................................................7
Residential..........................................................................................................8
CommunityFacilities...........................................................................................8
Schools...............................................................................................................8
PublicSafety......................................................................................................8
Placesof Worship..............................................................................................9
Recreation..........................................................................................................9
HistoricStructures...............................................................................................9
Environment.......................................................................................................10
SewageDisposal..............................................................................................10
Article1....................................................................................................................10
WaterSystem...................................................................................................10
Groundwater Contamination............................................................................11
Watershed.........................................................................................................11
Floodplain........................................................................................................I
I
CriticalHabitats...............................................................................................I
I
Transportation...................................................................................................12
Road Classification & Current Transportation Improvement Program Plans.13
Hazardous Intersections...................................................................................13
VISION STATEMENT...........................................................................................14
LANDUSE PLAN...................................................................................................15
TownCore..........................................................................................................15
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Professional/Manufacturing Corridor.............................................................16
Residential Development Area..........................................................................16
OpenSpace/Trail System..................................................................................17
Transportation...................................................................................................18
ScenicCorridors.................................................................................................18
AppendixA...............................................................................................................A
Stokesdale Historic Properties...........................................................................A
AppendixB...............................................................................................................
B
CriticalHabitats..................................................................................................
B
AppendixC...............................................................................................................
C
FutureLand Use Map......................................................................................
C
AppendixD...............................................................................................................D
Land Use Plan Implementation Schedule.........................................................D
Land Use Plan Implementation Schedule.........................................................
E
AppendixE...............................................................................................................
F
TrafficCalming...................................................................................................
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PREFACE
Stokesdale was incorporated in 1989. In 1998, the Stokesdale Town Council adopted the
Northwest Area Plan, and began to implement and enforce a town Development
Ordinance. It became evident that the town needed to adopt a land use plan that was
specifically tailored to local issues and concerns. In keeping with this, the Town Council
appointed the first Land Use Plan Committee to develop the Stokesdale Future Land Use
Plan. The Future Land Use Plan was completed by the Committee and adopted by the
Stokesdale Town Council in September, 2001. With six years of growth and
development, the Town Council decided that the Land Use Plan should be reviewed and
revised to reflect the changes that occurred since the original Plan was developed. Thus a
second committee was formed in 2007 to produce this version of the Stokesdale Land
Use Plan.
INTRODUCTION
Location & Geography
Stokesdale is located in the rolling upland of Northwest Guilford County, North Carolina.
It encompasses approximately 12,000 acres (21 square miles) most of which is
agricultural and low density residential in character. The majority of the developed land
is located along US Highway 158, Highway 68, Haw River Road and in the town center.
There are numerous small streams that have created a generally rolling topography that
increases as one travels from east to west, with the most significant topography in the
southwestern corner of town.
The town limits follow the Guilford County portion of the Stokesdale Fire District. This
area is bounded by Rockingham County to the north, US 220 to the east, the Haw River
to the south, and Forsyth County to the west. (See map below)
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Stokesdale Town Boundaries
Three major highways intersect the town: US Highway 158, Highway 68, and NC
Highway 65. Part of the town borders a fourth major highway, US Highway 220 (future
I-73). With this network of roads, Stokesdale citizens are within a short drive of
Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, and Reidsville.
Historically, the center of town was the railroad depot (site of the current Stokesdale fire
station), located on Main Street in the Town Core. The historic town center includes a
mix of late nineteenth-century commercial and residential structures, post WW II
neighborhoods, and more recently built commercial buildings at the major intersections.
United States Highway 158 is an
important thoroughfare running
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through Stokesdale. This road carries a
significant amount of traffic from US S>�
220, on the eastern edge of town, to
High Point and Winston-Salem. There
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Quarry. North Carolina Highway 68 is
the main north -south thoroughfare
through the town. A significant portion of this route has been developed with new
residential neighborhoods.
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The northwestern portion of Guilford County, including Stokesdale, has become a
popular place to live. Population figures for Stokesdale between 1990 and 2000 reveal an
increase of fifty-three percent (53%) from 2,134 to 3,267 residents. This is significant
when compared to the twenty-one percent (21 %) increase for all of Guilford County in
the same decade. A comparison of more recent population figures from the North
Carolina Office of Budget & Management, State Demographer, (October 2006) shows
that Stokesdale has grown over eight percent (8.4%) since the 2000 census. Guilford
County, as a whole, has experienced an increased growth rate of less than five percent
(5%). Due to the popularity of Northwest Guilford County, the population of Stokesdale
is expected to continue increasing at a more rapid rate than the county as a whole.
Town History
Stokesdale was originally settled as the community of "Green Pond" or later "Pond" and
named for a swampy pond located near the present day intersection of Ellisboro Road and
NC Highway 65. In 1865, a post office opened in the local general store to serve the
rural community. The Cape Fear and Yadkin Railroad was built through the community
in 1886. As with many transportation projects, the opening of the train depot in
Stokesdale encouraged residential settlement in the community and industrial
development near the rail line. It was also at this time that the name was changed from
"Pond" to Stokesdale. The name was in honor of a man named Stokes, who was either
an executive of the railroad, a conductor on the train, or the surveyor who surveyed the
area for the railroad, depending on who you ask.
The town first incorporated in 1907. The Town went bankrupt during the Great
Depression and became inactive in the 1930's. The State revoked its charter in 1971.
The town was re -incorporated on November 9, 1989.
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LAND USE PLAN REQUEST
A land use plan is a method for the town to accommodate future growth of the
community. It provides the community a "roadmap" to guide growth so that it occurs in a
rational, predictable manner, to best suit the needs of current and future citizens. The plan
consists of the following elements: existing land use, environmental constraints,
transportation systems, historic preservation, public utilities, community facilities, open
space and recreation, and future land use. Specific goals were created from these
elements that have been "voiced" in the Vision Statement.
Stokesdale is poised for growth in the 21st Century. Once an isolated farming community,
it is now located at the intersection of several major highways that provide easy access to
the growing cities of the Piedmont Triad. The town has installed Phase I of a public water
supply system. This, along with its scenic beauty, good schools, and high quality of life,
will promote continued residential and commercial growth in the community.
With this understanding, the Stokesdale Town Council, on February 15, 2007, appointed
a Land Use Plan Review Committee to review and revise the current plan which was
adopted September 20, 2001.
Plan Study Committee
The Stokesdale Town Council adopted the Guilford County Northwest Area Plan in April
1998 as a land use -planning tool. The Northwest Area Plan covered the entire northwest
area of the county, including the areas now incorporated as the Towns of Stokesdale,
Summerfield, and Oak Ridge, along with the Colfax community. Town Council
requested a more specific plan be developed to aid in land use decisions for their town,
one tailored to the specific interests, opportunities, and constraints of their community.
In February 1999, the Stokesdale Town Council reviewed the applications of citizens that
had expressed a desire to serve on the Land Use Planning Committee and subsequently
appointed eleven applicants to serve on the first land use committee. When it was
determined that an updated revision of the Land Use was necessary, Council appointed
the following citizens to serve on the Land Use Plan Review Committee on February 15,
2007:
Mr. John Flynt
Mrs. Mickie Holbrook
Mr. Tony Hommel
Mrs. Carolyn Joyner
Dr. Scott Lawrence
Mr. Richard Millard
Dr. Robert Wurz

With the exception of Ms. Joyner, all were members of the original Land Use Plan
Committee. The current group includes two Council members, two Planning Board
members, along with three other members of the community.
Guilford County Planning & Development staff provided technical assistance in revising
the Land Use Plan. Trevor Nuttal, Guilford County Planner, and Les Eger, AICP, Senior
Planner, served as advisory staff. Curtis Short, GIS Mapping Technician, provided
support in developing the various maps and statistics used in the development of the plan.
Plan Development Process
The committee reviewed and revised each part of the plan over a series of meetings. The
committee revised the plan considering recent trends and events that have transpired in
the development of Stokesdale with the intent of maintaining the Town Vision. After the
completion of the process the revised plan was presented to the Town Council for
consideration.
Public Participation
A draft of the revision of the Future Land Use Plan was presented to the Stokesdale
Planning Board on August 2, 2007. Comments were made by the Planning Board and
some changes were suggested. The Board voted 5 to 0 to recommend the adoption of the
Revised Future Land Use Plan to Town Council.
The Stokesdale Town Council and the Planning Board held a joint Public Hearing on the
Plan on August 18, 2007. A number of citizens voiced their concerns at the meeting and
written comments were also submitted. Town Council made revisions to the proposed
Future Land Use Plan and adopted the Plan as revised on October 18, 2007.
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PLAN ELEMENTS
Land Use Plans are comprised of a number of specific elements, or sections, that provide
the basic building blocks for a future land use plan. These elements include existing land
use, community facilities, historic structures, environment, and transportation.
Existing Land Use
Stokesdale is a predominantly rural community. There is a historic central downtown,
recently built low -density residential neighborhoods scattered throughout, and industrial
areas located mostly in the eastern area of town. The following tables provide a detailed
breakdown of the different existing land uses and comparable zoning district
classifications, by number of acres and percentage of total area:
gricultural/Vacant
9,609
76.72%
Commercial
39.5
0.32%
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Industrial
335
2.67%
Public/ Institutional
329.6
2.63%
Residential
1,510.6
12.06%
Multi -Family
38.3
0.31 %
*Other
650.5
5.19%
Total
12,524.2
100.00%
*Note: LCID Landfills, and the buffer area around LNG Facility
Data compiled by Staff March 2000
2000
2000 2007
2007
Zoning District
'rea(Acres)
Percent
Area (Acres)
Percent
Agricultural
9,583.81
76.52%
8,593.83
68.80%
Commercial
77.43
0.62%
113.53
.91%
*Officjw
58.9
0.47%
73.02
.58%
Industrial
370.87
2.96%
365.31
2.92%
Public/ Institutional
15.0
Residential
2416.33
19.29%
3,274.44
26.21%
esidential/Mixed Use 55.64
Total 125524.2 100.00% 12491.29 100.00
*Note: This includes the Retirement Community
Data provided by Guilford County Planning & Development GIS Section March 2007
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Agricultural/Vacant
The predominant land use within Stokesdale is in the agriculture/vacant category. This is
clear by reviewing both the existing land use and current zoning designations. Over 75%
of the land is classified as agricultural/vacant or zoned agricultural. The Pine Needles
Liquid Natural Gas facility, which is located in south central Stokesdale, has a significant
buffer area, which must remain undeveloped to protect the community in case of a
catastrophic emergency. The buffer area makes up approximately 4% of the land area of
the town and must remain in permanent open space.
Commercial/Office
The majority of land being used for commercial development is located in and around the
Town Core area. This includes the intersections of US 158 and NC 68, US 158 and NC
65, and along Main Street (US 158). There has been an increase in commercial
development along US 158 east of Downtown Stokesdale, interspersed among industrial
developments. There has been an increase in slightly over 36 acres of property that has
been changed to the commercial zoning district since 2000. Less than 1 % of the total
land area is being used for commercial development. Commercial development has seen
a surge in growth in the last five years.
Industrial
Stokesdale has approximately 3% of its land area being used or zoned for industrial
development. These areas are located along US 158 in the eastern portion of town with
large companies such as Culp Ticking, Vulcan Materials Quarry, APAC Carolina and
RMC Carolina. It should be noted that there is a significant amount of land zoned for
industrial use in the town, and ample opportunities for industrial development to remain
in existing industrial areas. The Stokesdale Business Center (Formerly Four Seasons
Apparel ), which is located in the Town Core along Ellisboro Street, is zoned for
industrial use, has been converted into a business office complex with various occupants.
Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse occupies the former Burlington Industries
Building on US Hwy 158. A new business park has been established on B&G Court next
to Culp Ticking and businesses such as Terminix, Mini -Storage Warehouses, and other
warehouse facilities are locating there.
Public/Institutional
This designation includes public buildings, places of worship, recreation areas, both
public and private. Approximately 2.5% of the town falls within this designation. The
largest areas are the community parks located on McCrory Road and the Dawn Acres
Golf Course located along NC 68. Institutional uses, i.e. churches, the fire station, and
post office, often serve dual purposes by offering various forms of recreation and
community focus beyond their primary function. Oak Springs Baptist Church has
purchased approximately 50 acres which was rezoned as a PDM district with a variety of
uses being planned for the parcel including a church facility, recreational areas,
retirement center, a library and educational buildings. The Town of Stokesdale has
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purchased 25 acres of land and plans to develop a town hall complex and a park area with
recreational areas with playgrounds, soccer fields, and a walking track.
Residential
Residential development makes up approximately 12% of the land area. The majority of
this is low -density, single-family residents. One exception is the Countryside Village
Retirement Community located on US 158. The majority of the residentially used and
zoned property is located along the NC 68 corridor, in the Town Core Area, and along
Athens Road and Southard Road. Major residential subdivisions have been added along
Haw River Road, Ellison Road, Angel Pardue Road, and Belews Creek Road.
Except in the town core, homes are on large lots that cover an acre or more. This is
because there is no public sewer service available and significant area must be available
for septic drain fields on each lot.
Community Facilities
Schools
Children in Stokesdale attend a number of public and private schools in the Northwest
part of the county. Stokesdale Elementary located in the southeast corner of the US 158
and NC 68 intersection is the only public school located within the corporate limits of
Stokesdale. Students attend Northwest Middle and Northwest High School for their
secondary education, located in unincorporated Guilford County.
There are no private schools located within Stokesdale; however, there are a number of
private schools located in the Northwest and in Greensboro that children in Stokesdale
attend. It is unknown how many children attend these schools.
There are also a number of small day care centers that provide services for working
families with young children.
Public Safety
The Stokesdale Fire Department is a volunteer company of 30+ volunteers operating out
of a new fire station located in downtown Stokesdale across from Town Hall. This
station serves not only incorporated Stokesdale, but also the Stokesdale Fire District,
which includes areas in, and Rockingham Counties.
Guilford County Sheriff's Department provides police protection to the town through an
intergovernmental agreement. This includes a full-time deputy assigned to Stokesdale.
Within the past year, the town has purchased a radar gun to facilitate traffic enforcement.

Stokesdale and the American Red Cross have established a plan for an emergency shelter
for the community. The location is at the Stokesdale United Methodist in the Town Core.
When needed, local Red Cross volunteers operate the emergency shelter.
Places of Worship
Area churches include denominations of Baptist, United Methodist, and Disciples of
Christ as well as other denominations and faiths both within Stokesdale and beyond the
borders of the town that serve the needs of the community through a variety of services
and clubs.
Recreation
One Community Park, two walking tracks, and the school grounds that are used for
recreation serve the town. The Community Park is located on 20 acres of land on
McCrory Road in the West Fall Development. A paved walking track is available at the
Stokesdale Elementary School; the other is located on the Vulcan Materials, Inc.
property. Dawn Acres Golf Course is a private facility located at the intersection of NC
68 and Haw River Road.
While not located within Stokesdale, Belews Lake is located just west of town. Owned
by Duke Power, Inc., this site is very popular during the summer for many forms of
recreation, including boating, fishing, and swimming. Many visitors to Belews Lake
travel through Stokesdale on their way to and from the lake.
Historic Structures
Originally founded as a small farming community, there are old farmhouses, tobacco
barns, and other farm structures that still exist throughout the rural areas of the town
although their numbers are rapidly declining over time. In 1994, the Historic Architecture
Inventory for Guilford County was completed. A full listing of historic structures in
Stokesdale is provided in Appendix A. Stokesdale is fortunate to have numerous
examples of late nineteenth century and early twentieth century commercial and
residential structures. These structures provide a visual connection between the past and
present. The Plan recognizes the importance of these structures and encourages property
owners to protect these historic buildings through preservation and rehabilitation.
The business development of Stokesdale creates a small, well-defined commercial core
along Main Street (US 158). These structures provide a classic example of small town
commercial architecture. The majority of the buildings are built of red brick with little
ornamentation, yet with the classic design of 19th Century commercial buildings. While
some of the buildings are in various states of disrepair, redevelopment projects are
underway.
Downtown also has a significant number of historic residential structures, mainly located
along Stokesdale Street, Main Street, and Ellisboro Road. Structures range from Queen
Anne Victorian "gingerbread" houses to the more restrained locally adapted arts and
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crafts bungalows. A number of these structures are under renovation by owners interested
in preservation. Both the commercial and residential structures provide a link to the past,
one in which businesses and residences were in close proximity to one another and where
businesses provided services and employment to the community.
Environment
Sewage Disposal
Stokesdale does not have a public sewerage treatment system. For this reason,
development is limited by the need for individual on -site sewer disposal systems (septic
systems). The current ordinance requires all lots not served by public water and sewer to
be at least 30,000 square feet. This requirement makes three-quarter to one -acre lot sizes
to be the norm in Stokesdale. Some new residential developments have used community
well systems, but none have used community septic systems. Guilford County Health
Department can approve the small disposal systems; the State Department of
Environment & Natural Resources must approve the larger ones.
Due to the limitations of septic systems, soil types are important when determining
suitable locations for development. The USDA Soil Conservation Service developed a
countywide soils map in 1977. This study provided staff the information necessary to
classify the general soil types by the ability to percolate for septic fields. There are no
soils in Stokesdale that are classified as "good" for septic fields. A significant portion of
the town does have "moderate" soils. There are also a number of areas that are
considered "severe" for septic systems. These include areas along the floodplains and
creeks of the town and areas of high clay content. Many of these soils are located in the
southwest corner of the town.
Article 1.
Water System
Currently, all residents and commercial developments have private or community well
systems or use the municipal water system that was completed in July, 2003 after
Stokesdale received a three million -dollar grant from North Carolina Department of
Environmental Health and Natural Resources (NCDENR). Winston-Salem is providing a
maximum of 300,000 gallons of water per day through an inter -basin transfer allowance
agreement. Approximately 250 households and businesses are currently being served
with public water. The waterlines follow US Hwy 158 from the Forsyth County line
through downtown Stokesdale to Patricia Drive on the eastern side of the Town. The
system also extends to the north and south on NC 68 from the US 158 intersection with
numerous waterlines reaching homes and businesses that are located on roads along the
route.
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Groundwater Contamination
An Stokesdale Environmental Constraints survey indicated that there are eight
contaminated well sites along the old railroad bed and US 158. Leaking underground
gasoline storage tanks and (Ethyldibromide) EDB caused the contamination. In all cases,
the County and State Environmental Health Departments have investigated and worked
with the owners on remediation efforts. The drilling of new wells within 1,500 feet of
contamination sites requires County Health Department approval. Due to this
contamination, Stokesdale sought and received the grant to develop a public water
system.
Watershed
Stokesdale does not have its own watershed requiring protection for a public water
system. A portion of Stokesdale, however, drains into two public water systems, the Dan
River and Troublesome Creek watersheds. Almost 30% of the land area of Stokesdale
(3,600 acres) is located within these two watersheds. The Environmental Constraints
Map in the original land use plan shows the location of the watersheds along the northern
border of the town. The Development Ordinance regulations (National Storm Discharge
Elimination System and the Water Supply Watershed) require either a low density option
of 2 dwelling units per one acre or less with 0 -- 24% built -upon area or a high density
option of 2 dwelling uniter per one acre with a 24.01 — 50% built -upon area.
Floodplain
Three perennial streams in the town have mapped 100-year floodplains. A floodplain is
the channel and the relatively flat area adjoining the channel of a stream or river that
periodically floods. The three mapped floodplains are found on King's Creek (western
area of town), Troublesome Creek (northeastern area & Reidsville Watershed), and the
Haw River (southeastern border of town). These floodplains make up approximately 5%
of the total land area of the town. Construction within the floodplain can obstruct stream
flows during flooding and increase flood damage. Preserving the floodplains and limiting
activities to those with the least negative impacts, such as recreation, parking, and garden
areas, can reduce potential flood plain damage. For this reason, the Stokesdale
Development Ordinance requires the dedication of floodplain, as public open space, as
development occurs. For many years, Guilford County and Stokesdale's intent has been
to link these dedicated areas to create a system of greenways.
Critical Habitats
A joint report of Guilford County and the North Carolina Natural Heritage Foundation
has identified three critical habitat areas of general importance to the community. The
largest is the King's Creek Slopes located along King's Creek near Belews Lake. This is
a mixed hardwood forest with American Shinleaf, Showy Orchids, and the regionally rare
Waterleaf. The other sites, Pearman's Quarry Woods and Anthony Road Holler are both
located in western Stokesdale. These two sites include Dry-Mesic and Mesic mixed
hardwood forests and American Shinleaf. (See Appendix B)
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Transportation
Existing and future land uses within Stokesdale have been, and will continue to be,
impacted by its road network. By following the town's thoroughfare plan, adopted in
1998, and carefully guiding connections as development occurs, the road network will be
able to accommodate the level of service required for existing and future travel needs
within and across its jurisdiction.
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Road Classification & Current Transportation Improvement Program Plans
Stokesdale Transportation Network consists of four street classifications:
1) Freeway: Proposed US 220/ NC 68 Connector (I-73). Adjacent to the town's
eastern boundary, this facility will function to serve regional needs by connecting the
Piedmont Triad with Southern Virginia. This facility will have significant land use
impacts along existing US 220 at its intersection with US 158.
Freeways are usually limited access, divided highways. Their over-all function is to
move traffic on a regional basis.
2) Thoroughfares: US 158, NC 68, NC 65, and Haw River Road.
Proposed US 158 bypass. This proposed project would provide safer, more efficient
east -west travel around downtown Stokesdale. The project is proposed to begin east of
downtown Stokesdale and connect with the existing US 158 west of downtown. The
project is not yet scheduled for construction with the State Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP). The bypass route is currently under study by NC
Department of Transportation.
Thoroughfares connect freeways to collector streets and provide for movement of high
volumes of traffic by limiting access to adjoining properties.
3) Collector Streets: Eversfield Road, Anthony Road.
Collectors carry traffic from local roads and provide access to thoroughfares.
4) Local Streets: These streets carry all local traffic to collector routes. This includes
roads not classified on one of the higher systems. They are usually shorter segments
found in residential subdivisions as cul-de-sacs, loop streets, and streets serving less than
one hundred dwelling units.
Hazardous Intersections
Stokesdale currently has two recognizable hazardous intersections that were identified in
the Future Land Use Plan. The first was located at Ellisboro Road and NC 65; the second
was at the intersection of NC 65 and NC 68. NCDOT has installed stoplights at both
locations in an effort to improve traffic safety at these locations.
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VISION STATEMENT
Stokesdale should be a town that is quiet and attractive that promotes the "small town "
nature of the community. Effort should be made to preserve, maintain, and enhance the
rural character, natural habitat, and beauty of the community. There should be a sense
of community through both formal and informal association. Residential development
should enhance the community through appropriate neighborhood design, connectivity,
and environmental protection of the town's natural resources. The historic nature of the
town, especially its downtown, should be preserved and maintained through the addition
of businesses and services that cater to the citizens and are in harmony with existing
development. Effort should be made to create and enhance the sense of a vibrant
community that is safe and convenient for all citizens. The town should promote
alternative modes of transportation, including pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian
movement throughout the community.
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LAND USE PLAN
Stokesdale will achieve this vision through the recognition and enhancement of existing
land uses along with the implementation of the recommended future land use pattern.
These areas are recognized as the Town Core, Professional/Manufacturing Corridor, and
Residential Area. Additionally, the implementation of Scenic Corridors and proposed
Open Space/Trail Network, and Transportation System improvements will further
advance this vision (see Appendix C Stokesdale Future Land Use Map). A Future Land
Use Plan Implementation Schedule identifies objectives and a timeframe for
accomplishing them is included (Appendix D). In developing the plan, the following
considerations were made:
• Provide enough viable space for future growth of businesses and services.
• Minimize sprawl of commercial development and ensure new commercial
development maintains the Land Use Plan Vision.
• Minimize the visual impact of large residential developments.
• It is the goal of the Town of Stokesdale to promote the rural character of the
Town including along the NC 68 corridor and US Hwy 158. However, this goal
will not in any way prohibit commercial/retail development in these areas by
landowners who wish to seek same pursuant to applicable state laws and city
ordinances.
Town Core
Town Vision: Stokesdale should be a town ... that promotes the "small
town " nature... Sense of community through both formal and informal
association... Historic nature of the town, especially its
downtown... Preserved and maintained... addition of businesses and
services that cater to the citizens and are in harmony with existing
development... Safe and convenient...
The Town Core is defined as the area bordered by Highways NC 68, NC 65 and NC 158;
area within the Scenic Corridor south of NC 158 between NC 68 and NC 65; certain
additional areas bordering NC 65 and NC 158 as shown on the land use map.
The Plan recognizes the Town Core as a center of commerce and social activity that will
continue to serve the demands of Stokesdale's growing population while maintaining its
historical small town appeal. The Plan accommodates this through a mixture of commercial,
business, institutional, and residential uses accompanied by public open spaces. It is important
to have space for businesses within Stokesdale and also to limit the sprawl of such businesses.
To encourage this, the Plan recognizes and recommends the following within the Town Core:
• Development of retail businesses and professional office space.
• Provide innovative housing types, such as second floor apartments;
• Reduce and/or share parking to the side or rear of structures;
• Match setbacks for new structures to prevailing setbacks;
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• Promote walkability through the construction of sidewalks connecting residential,
commercial, and public open space areas;
• Improve aesthetics through the use of monument or awning signs, flower box
plantings, parking buffers, and street tree plantings;
• Calm traffic through street tree plantings, crosswalks, and speed limit reductions;
(Appendix E)
• Provide public open space areas through the development of a linear Town Park
and a trail for equestrian, pedestrian, and bicycle uses connecting into surrounding
neighborhoods and trails;
• Pass ordinances enabling the condemnation and removal of unsafe and nuisance
structures.
• Encourage the preservation and restoration of historic structures and investigate the
feasibility of establishing a Historic District.
• Development of the Town Hall and community park at the site near the Stokesdale
Elementary School.
• Planned Unit Development — Residential: Revise the ordinances to discourage
single family detached homes and review the requirements for attached housing to
make sure they fit the Vision.
• Amend watershed regulations as advised by County to allow more built upon area
(BUA) in town core.
Professional/Manufacturin2 Corridor
Town Vision: Effort should be made to create and enhance the sense of a
vibrant community that is safe and convenient for all citizens.
The Professional/Manufacturing corridor is planned to provide an area for the growth of
office space and light manufacturing services that is consistent with current uses. This
corridor would start at the eastern edge of the Town Core on US Hwy 158, follow US
Hwy 158 east and terminate at the intersection of US Hwy 158 and US 220. The
northern and southern borders of the Professional/Manufacturing corridor are identical to
the borders of the scenic corridor. Currently this portion of US Hwy 158 contains
industrial, highway business, office, residential and agricultural areas. No new industrial
areas are proposed due to the number of areas currently zoned but undeveloped.
The Plan recommends that the Town extend its eastern city limits to the intersection of
US Hwy 158 and US 220. This expansion will allow consistent development within this
area.
Residential Development Area
Town Vision: Effort should be made to preserve, maintain, and
enhance the rural character, natural habitat, and beauty... With a sense
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of community through both formal and informal association...
Residential development should enhance the community through
appropriate neighborhood design, connectivity, and environmental
protection... Sense of a vibrant community... Safe and convenient for all
citizens...
Within the Residential area, the Plan recommends preserving Stokesdale's rural setting
by establishing a uniform residential density. To achieve this, the following standards are
recommended:
• Minimum lot size of forty thousand square feet.
• Increase natural buffers along perimeter roads and entrances into major
developments. Increase buffers and protection along creeks and waterways.
• Plan for interconnected residential development through street and trail links
• Eliminate the use of Planned Unit Development — Residential (PDR) outside the
Town Core.
Open Space/Trail System
Town Vision: Effort should be made to preserve, maintain, and
enhance the rural character, natural habitat, and beauty... Sense of
community through formal and informal association... Sense of a
vibrant community... Safe and convenient for all citizens... Promote
alternative modes of transportation, including pedestrian, bicycle, and
equestrian movement throughout the community.
With growth, Stokesdale will lose some of its rural character and open space areas. The
Plan recommends providing additional recreational opportunities in the form of
community parks and trails, to supplement existing resources. As shown on the Future
Land Use Map, a linear park is proposed along Stokesdale Street This park will serve to
improve main street aesthetics and provide a connection within the proposed town trail
system. Throughout the Town Core, efforts should be made to provide connections to this
park.
The Community Park and Town Hall is adjacent to Stokesdale Elementary School. This
Community Park will serve both the town and the school by providing areas for active
and passive recreation. As shown on the future land use map, proposed trail systems are
recommended to connect with this park. The Plan recommends that the town develop
this park with all possible speed.
The Town should actively plan and prepare funding for further park purchases in
cooperation with the State, County or non-profit entities.
In order to interconnect the town, encouragement of pedestrianibicycle activity and allow
for safe equestrian -movement, trails are recommended throughout the town. For the most
part, these trails will follow floodplain areas or abandoned railway alignments. In order to
achieve north -south connections, the Plan proposes two trails outside these areas.
Development of this system will be through either voluntary or required dedication
during the development of new residential or commercial properties. Finally, the Plan
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recommends protecting areas considered "Critical Habitats" from any future
development. These sites are located in the western and southwestern areas of the town.
Should growth occur in these areas, habitat protection strategies should be included in the
development proposals.
The Town should partner with Guilford County to identify and preserve open space
parcels in Stokesdale.
Transportation
Town Vision: Stokesdale should be a town that promotes the "small
town" nature of the community... Residential development should
enhance the community through appropriate... connectivity ... that is
safe and convenient for all citizens...
Existing and future land uses within Stokesdale will continue to be impacted by its road
network. The town's thoroughfare plan was adopted in 1998 and may no longer map a
road network that will be able to accommodate the level of service required for safe and
efficient travel within and across the jurisdiction. The major recommendations of the
LUP transportation plan are as follows:
The Town should help develop and adopt a street connector plan to guide future
growth. The Town should re-evaluate the current Thoroughfare Plan.
The Town should monitor and influence the DOT`s US 158 bypass study and make
necessary planning decisions to minimize its impact on landowners and homeowners.
• The Town should support the construction of I-73.
Scenic Corridors
Town Vision: Stokesdale should be a town that is quiet and attractive
that promotes the "small town" nature ... Effort should be made to
preserve, maintain, and enhance the rural character, natural habitat,
and beauty ... The historic nature of the town... should be preserved and
maintained... in harmony with existing development... Safe and
convenient for all citizens...
The Town must enforce strict compliance to the scenic corridor ordinance to maintain
and enhance the aesthetic quality of the town as viewed from its major thoroughfares.
These corridors extend 900 feet on either side of the town's major highways and apply
only to development that can be seen from the public thoroughfares. The ordinance
applies only to construction of new commercial buildings, and large residential
subdivisions. The proposed improvements to the scenic corridor ordinance are as follows:
• Non-residential buildings should not have sheet or corrugated metal exterior walls.
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The placement of trailers, sea-tainers and temporary storage units within view of
thoroughfares should be restricted to a specified and limited time interval.
The planting yard requirements for screening chainlink or similar fencing should be
significantly increased to make these fences less noticeable immediately after
construction.
Architectural design elements should be revised and strengthened to reflect the desired
character of the community. Standards should address such things as, building style,
colors, materials, signage, etc.
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Appendix A
Stokesdale Historic Properties
Inventory
Significant
Property
Number
Property
Address
181
Bethel Methodist Church
8424 Haw River Rd.
184
Lowe Memorial Holiness Church
8600 Haw River Rd.
343
Daniel Arthur Jones House
7845 NC Hwy 68 N.
695
David Lester House
8201 Clintwood Dr.
699
Dr. Taylor -Edwards House
8512 Main St.
700
D. A. Jones House Stokesdale
8624 Main St.
701
Commercial District
Main St.
702
Rumley House #2
9000 Fulp Rd.
703
John Fulp House
9056 Fulp Rd.
704
D. P. Lemmons House
8306 Newberry St.
705
Log House
8306 Newberry St.
707
Knight House #3
8301 Stokesdale St.
708
Knight House #2
8303 Stokesdale St.
709
Knight House #1
8305 Stokesdale St.
710
Stokesdale Methodist Parsonage
8401 Stokesdale St.
711
Vaughn House (Bernice Jones)
8407 Stokesdale St.
712
Dr. Hilton House
8306 Strand Dr.
713
Dr. Hilton Office
8306 Strand Dr.
714
Flat Rock Methodist Church
6790 C. US Hwy 158
715
Vernon House
6838 C. US Hwy 158
716
T. A. Wilson House
6900 US Hwy 158
717
(Phyllis Green House)
7950 US Hwy 158
5252
Stokesdale United Methodist Church
8305 Loyola Dr.
5253
Pearman Rock Quarry
Pearman Quarry Rd.
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Appendix B
Critical Habitats
Site Name Features Rank
Pearman's Dry-Mesic and Mesic mixed County General
Quarry hardwood forest on publicly -owned
Woods land
High integrity dry-Mesic oak hickory County General
Anthony Road forest. American Shinleaf present
Holler
Mixed hardwood forest with
American Shinleaf, Showy Orchids, County General
King's Creek and regionally rare Waterleaf
Slopes
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Appendix D
Land Use Plan Implementation Schedule
Implementation of the identified vision and objectives, as outlined in the Land Use Plan, is as important a process
in long-range planning as document preparation. Without clear articulation of how the vision and objectives are to
be achieved, a timeframe for accomplishment, and a responsible party charged with execution, the plan will fail to
serve its purpose. We recommend the following actions to ensure realization of the community benefits envisioned
by the plan.
VISION
OBJECTIVES
TIMEFRAME
COST
FACILITATORS
STRATEGY
Short
Medium
Long
$, $$,
(I-2Years)
(2-5 Years)
(6-8 Years)
$$$
Town Core
Amend watershed
X
$
Town Council
Town to allow more BUA in
regulations
town core in order to
accommodate business growth
Linear Town Park
X
X
X
$$
Parks
Establish Parks committee.
& Trail
Committee
Apply for matching grant funds
from NCDOT for pedestrian
master plan
Ordinances:
X
0
Ordinance
Ordinance committee to draft
Condemnation &
Committee
ordinance changes.
RPD
Historic District
X
X
$
Historic
Establish Committee.
Research and propose possible
Committee
Historic district to preserve and
enhance Town Core.
Construct
X
X
$$$
Town Council
1. Apply for matching grant
sidewalks & traffic
funds from NCDOT for
construction based on pedestrian
calming items
master plan.
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Land Use Plan Implementation Schedule
(Continued)
VISION
OBJECTIVES
TIMEFRAME
COST
FACILITATORS
STRATEGY
Short
Medium
Long
$, $$,
(1-2 Years)
(2-5 Years)
(6-8 Years)
$$$
Professional/Manu
W7--
facturing Corridor
Extend eastern city
X
$
Town Council
Work with property owners to
limits along US
petition for inclusion
220
Residential
Development Area
One acre lot size
X
0
Ordinance
Ordinance committee to draft
outside of town
Committee
ordinance changes.
core
Eliminate the use
X
0
Ordinance
Ordinance committee to draft
PDR
Committee
ordinance changes.
Increase natural
X
0
Ordinance
Amend ordinance to increase
buffers
Committee
natural buffers for major
residential developments
Open Space/Trail
System
Identify future
X
X
X
$
Parks
Prepare park land acquisition
park & trail areas
Committee
strategy.
Work with State and County to
fund land purchase
Transportation
Develop and adopt
X
Planning Dept
a street connector
plan
Scenic Corridor
Enhance Scenic
X
Ordinance
Ordinance committee to draft
Corridor
Committee
ordinance changes.
ordinances

Appendix E
Traffic Calming
"Traffic Calming" is a term used to describe a series of methods and techniques used to slow and
control traffic making it more compatible with other uses and activities, including pedestrian and
bicycles. It has been used extensively in Europe and Australia, and is now gaining popularity in
the United States.
The concept behind traffic calming is that a street is more than just a place for automobiles. In
neighborhoods children use streets as play areas and adults walk and ride bicycles along them.
Social interaction between neighbors takes place, and in some cases, street or block parties are
held. Along roads with commercial development streets provide parking, sidewalks for
pedestrian movement, and social interaction between people.
Traffic calming is a compilation of tools that work together to slow and manage traffic. These
include everything from traffic lights and stop signs, to narrowing lanes and speed bumps. It
also involves making the driver aware that they are entering an area where speed limits have
been reduced and to expect other forms of traffic.
The Stokesdale Land Use Plan Committee has recommended that attempts be made to "calm"
traffic in the Town Core Area. The most important of these efforts is the construction of the 158
by-pass to remove the heavy truck traffic from the Downtown. However, this is a long-term
effort that may take a decade or more to be realized. Short-term efforts that can be implemented
over the next few years include the following:
Create a feeling of "narrowing" for Main Street (US 158) from NC 68 to NC 65 through:
• Planting street trees and the creating of a linear park along the abandoned railroad right-of-
way.
• Instituting parallel parking along US 158 as commercial development and redevelopment
occurs.
Reducing setbacks for new buildings to create a "visual narrowing" or "enclosure" of the
view from the vehicle.
Provide safe pedestrian crossing areas through:
• Upgrading of crosswalks at important intersections to clearly define their locations by the use
of special pavers and/or markings, and signalized pedestrian crossings.
Alert drivers that they are entering Downtown through:
• Signage posted before the two major intersections alerting drivers to fact that they are
entering an area of more intense pedestrian activity. This can include flashing lights,
"gateways,"or other attractive signage.
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Sec. 5-13. - Subdivision standards.
5-13.1
General.
(A)
Design. All proposed subdivisions, including group developments, shall comply with this article, shall be designed
to promote beneficial development of the community, and shall bear a reasonable relationship to the approved
plans of the jurisdiction.
(B)
Development name. In no case shall the name of a proposed development duplicate or be phonetically similar to
an existing development name in the jurisdiction unless the proposed development lies adjacent or in proximity to
the existing development.
(C)
Reasonable relationship. All required improvements easements, and rights -of -way (other than required
reservations) shall substantially benefit the development or bear a reasonable connection to the need for public
facilities attributable to the new development. Whenever a tract to be subdivided includes or adjoins any part of a
thoroughfare or collector street as designated by the thoroughfare plan or collector street plan, that part of such
proposed public right-of-way shall be dedication to public right-of-way with the subdivision plat in the location and
to the width recommended by the plans or this article.
(D)
Off -site connections. When in the opinion of the governing body, it is necessary to connect streets and/or utilities
off —site to adjoining streets and/or utilities, said improvement may be required.