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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
April 19, 2011
MEMORANDUM
To: John E.Richards, III, E.I., Project Planning Engineer, NCDOT 1
From: David Wainwright, Division of Water Quality, Central Office II lY"
Subject: Response to the Indirect and Cumulative Effects Screening Report for the proposed
Williamston Bypass, Martin County, TIP R-3826.
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This office has reviewed the referenced document dated April 12, 2011. The NC Division of Water
Quality (NCDWQ) is responsible for the issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for
activities that impact Waters of the U.S., including wetlands. Under 15A NAC 2H.0500 (.0506[4]), it is
the NCDWQ's responsibility to ensure that projects do not result in cumulative effects or cause a
violation of downstream water quality based on reasonably anticipated future impacts.
Upon reviewing the information provided in the referenced document, The NCDWQ has concluded that
the analysis performed is sufficient and no further analysis is warranted at this time. However, please
keep us apprised of any additional information or revisions to the cumulative impact document(s). This
decision is based on information currently provided to us; this decision may change based on updated or
new information.
Thank you for requesting our input at this time. The NCDOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water
Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality
standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require
additional information, please contact David Wainwright at [phone].
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MEMORANDUM
April 12, 2011
TO: John Richards, E1, Project Development Engineer
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
FROM: Tristram Ford, Community Planner
Public Involvement and Community Studies-HEU
SUBJECT: Review of Indirect and Cumulative Effects section within the January 2004
R-3826 Final CIA Report and updated 2011 analysis
1. Overview
NCDOT Community Studies has reviewed the Indirect and Cumulative Effects (ICE) section within the
STIP project R-3826 Final Community Impact Assessment (CIA), prepared by Arcadis in January 2004
(refer to Appendix), and conducted new analysis to re-examine updated demographic data, area
development regulations/plans, the existing market of development, future development potential,
development constraints, existing and planned infrastructure and the presence/inventory of notable
features. This review and update focuses on Alterative I, which was chosen as LEDPA on February 23,
2010.
11. General Project Description
STIP project R-3826 is the proposed construction of the NC 125 bypass of Williamston, in Martin
County. This roadway will be constructed mostly on new location, from SR 1182 (East College Road) to
existing NC 125, northwest of Williamston. The proposed project is approximately 2.7 miles long.
More specifically, a three-lane roadway cross-section is proposed from SR 1 182 to the CSX
Transportation rail line located north of US 64 Alternate. A two-lane roadway cross-section, on multi-
lane right of way, is proposed for portions of the bypass north of the rail line. It is anticipated
approximately 100 feet of right of way will be required between SR 1 182 and the rail line and 200 feet of
right of way will be required north of the rail line. Partial control of access (one access per parcel for
properties with no other access) will be permitted between US 64 Alternate and existing NC 125
northwest of Williamston.
The proposed project is included in the approved 2009-2015 North Carolina State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP). The project is scheduled in the draft 2011-2020 work plan for right of way
acquisition and construction in federal fiscal years 2013 and 2015, respectively.
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111. ICE Tech Memo March 2011
Population and Employment
According to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Martin County's population is projected to
decline by 0.7% annually until the year 2014. According to the North Carolina Office of State Budget
and Management municipal population estimates, the Town of Williamston experienced a 4.99% decline
in population between April 2000 (pop. 5,946) and July 2009 (pop. 5,649).
The North Carolina Employment Security Commission's data on North Carolina employment trends
projects that the Region Q Workforce Development Board (WDB), which is comprised of Martin, Berrie,
Hertford, Beaufort, and Pitt Counties, will experience a 1.45% annualized growth rate between 2006 and
2016.
Land Use, Development, and Stormwater Regulations
Existing Land Use
There has been minimal change in the land uses within the vicinity of project that were detailed in the
2004 report. Beginning at the northern terminus, existing land use in the vicinity of and along the project
corridor is primarily agricultural, with a linear cluster of approximately ten rural residences along NC
125. A Martin Mills Inc. manufacturing plant, a Raywood Inc. facility and a peanut processing facility
are located up to approximately 3000 feet to the northwest of the northern terminus and is immediately
outside the town's extra territorial jurisdiction.
The middle portion of the project corridor is primarily agricultural with both cultivated cropland and land
devoted to silviculture. As was stated in the 2004 report, there is linear rural residential along McCaskey
Road near where the corridor will cross McCaskey Road. Southwest of McCaskey Road, there is
agricultural and forested land. Immediately north of and adjacent to the CSX railroad tracks is a grain
mill.
At this point, the proposed corridor passes to the west of the aforementioned mill, crosses the railroad
tracks and connects with Greenville Ave. The project corridor then follows Greenville Ave on existing
location through an industrial park, which is partially developed with some industry, the remainder of
which is cultivated cropland.
At the NC 125/Prison Camp Road and US 64 Bus/West Main Street intersection there is scattered
residential and commercial. Further to the south on NC 125/Prison Camp Road, there are a variety of
land uses including agricultural, rural residential, and an institutional use, Martin County Community
College.
Zoning Ordinance
The Town of Williamston Zoning Ordinance, which was re-adopted in June 2000, was reviewed and its
stated purpose is "to encourage the growth of the various physical elements of the Town and to guide
the future development of the Town in accordance with a comprehensive plan of land use and
population density, so that the town may realize its potentialities as a place to live and work."
The proposed R-3826 corridor is completely contained within the Town of Williamston's extra territorial
jurisdiction and is therefore subject to zoning regulations. The zoning map indicates that the predominate
zoning classification for parcels along the corridor is Residential (R-15AO), beginning at the northern
terminus at NCI 25, and extending in a general southwesterly direction tojust south of McCaskey Road.
Residential (R-15) regulations "are intended to ensure that residential development not having access to
public water supplies and dependent upon septic tanks for sewage disposal will occur at sufficiently low
densities to provide a healthful environment. The minimum size lot required shall be 20,000 square
feet with a single-minimum lot width of 80 feet. Any lot which is not served by public water and/or
sewer shall comply with the requirements of the Martin County Health Department. Lots served by
water or sewer would be allowed a minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet, and if served by both
public utilities a minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet is required."
The Agricultural Overlay (AO) zoning district, with a 30-acre minimum parcel size, is intended to limit
land use regulations, encourage agricultural enterprises within the district and promote family farming
and related uses. One stipulation is that it has to be an operating farm, but also includes an exemption
from subdivision regulations for family members. This exemption extends to the construction of farm
operations buildings which can be built without adhering to subdivision regulations, but which that have
to follow existing building codes.
Parcels zoned Mixed Manufacturing (M-2) are located both north and south of the railroad tracks and
within the northern half of the industrial park, as well as, along NC 125/Prison Camp Road south of US
64 Business/West Main Street. According to the zoning ordinance, "this district is established to
provide areas where the principal use of land is for light and heavy manufacturing, warehousing and
offensive trade uses."
Parcels zoned Residential (R-8) are located around the NC 125/Prison Camp Road and US 64
Business/West Main Street intersection. Residential (R-8) is defined as "quiet, medium density
neighborhoods consisting of single-family, two-family, and multiple-family dwellings along with
limited home occupations and limited private and public community uses. The minimum required lot
area for the first dwelling unit shall be 8000 square feet, while the minimum lot area for each
additional dwelling unit shall be 3000 square feet."
Parcels zoned Highway Commercial (CH) are also located around the NC 125/Prison Camp Road and
US 64 Business/West Main Street intersection. According to the zoning ordinance, "these are
commercial districts located on the major entrance streets into the town and provide offices, personal
services, and the retailing and wholesaling of durable and convenience goods for the surrounding
community and to through traffic. Because these commercial uses are subject to the public view,
which is a matter of important concern to the whole community, they should provide an appropriate
appearance, ample parking, controlled traffic movement, and suitable landscaping. The proper
development of commercial uses in this district is a responsibility of the entire community."
According to the Town of Williamston Planning Director and confirmed by subsequent research, Martin
County does not have an existing zoning ordinance.
Subdivision Ordinance
The stated purpose of The Town of Williamston Subdivision Ordinance is "to protect the public health,
safety, and general welfare while allowing for cost-saving efficiencies, in accordance with the Town's
service policies." In addition, its goals are "to prevent the overcrowding of land and avoid undue
concentration of population and to ensure orderly growth and development and shall supplement and
facilitate the provisions in any master plan, zoning ordinance, official map, and Town budget."
There are no Phase 11 communities within Martin County. Martin County is not a designated CAMA
county.
Water and Sewer Infrastructure
Water
According to the Town of Williamston's Public Works Department webpage, "Williamston's Water
Department currently pumps approximately one million gallons of water per day from underground
aquifers for residential, commercial, and industrial use within the Williamston Township, which extends
beyond the corporate limits. Recent Central Coastal Plains Capacity Use Rules require that water
withdrawals from the aquifers decrease 75% by 2018, after which the Town will likely be participating in
a regional water system."
The Town of Williamston Water System Operator was interviewed as part of the updated analysis and
stated that the average daily use for the Town for 2010 was more on the order of 700,000-800,000
gallons per day. It was further stated that as a result of the Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use-Rules
(governing Cretaceous Aquifer Zones), the Town of Williamston will likely purchase water from Martin
County in the future, which is planning to build a new water treatment plant on the Roanoke River within
the next five years. According to the NEPA document for this planned project, produced for the Martin
County Regional Water and Sewer Authority, the new water treatment plant will be designed for a
capacity of 2.0 million gallon per day (mgd).
Sewer
The Town of Williamston's Public Works Department webpage states that, "the town's Sewer
Department operates and maintains its sewer collections system consisting of approximately 47 miles of
piping and the 2.4 mgd wastewater treatment facility."
A conversation with the Town of Williamston Wastewater Supervisor provided further clarification of
the wastewater treatment facility capacity. It was stated that, due to changes in the NPDES permit that
took effect on February 5`h, 2010, the wastewater treatment plant capacity was reduced to 2.0 mgd and is
currently running at half capacity or around 1.0 mgd.
Existing and Planned Water and Sewer Infrastructure
The Town of Williamston Planning Director, who was interviewed as part of the updated analysis,
provided information on existing and planned infrastructure in the vicinity of the proposed bypass.
According to the Planning Director, there is both existing water and sewer infrastructure on the southern
end of the proposed project. More specifically, a 10" water main parallels the CSX railroad tracks on
Industrial Drive and sewer line of unspecified width parallels US 64 Business. There is no sewer service
to the parcels zoned M-2 located north of the railroad tracks.
Further to the north along McCaskey Drive, near the mid-point of the project corridor, there are water
and sewer lines of unspecified width. Near the northern terminus of the proposed project, there is both a
12" water main and a 10" sewer line that has been in place for approximately 25 years which parallels
NC 125, terminating at the Martin Mills Inc. plant.
In addition, it was stated that there are no planned infrastructure improvements except the planned Martin
County water treatment plant.
Notable Natural Features
Natural Features
GIS data reveals that there are hydrologic features in the general vicinity of the proposed project
including; Mill Branch, Back Swamp, and Skewakee Gut and the Roanoke River. STIP project R-3826 is
located within the Roanoke River Basin. Portions of the Roanoke River National Wildlife refuge are
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located on the north bank of the Roanoke River approximately nine miles northwest, six miles north and
three miles to the east-northeast of the project.
According to the Martin County Environmental Sensitivity Map produced by the North Carolina Division
of Water Quality, there are no notable natural features including; designated trout waters, high quality
waters, outstanding resource waters or water supply watersheds immediately adjacent to'or in the vicinity
of STIP project R-3826. In addition, there are no streams in the project area that are listed on the final
2010 303(d) list of impaired waters.
Farmland
In order to comply with the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and North Carolina Executive Order
No.96, corridor (Alternative IA) was analyzed and received a total point value below 60 points for Parts
III and VI of the NRCS CPA-106 form for linear projects. Therefore, there was no need to submit the
form to NRCS for further evaluation.
Martin County does not have a VAD/EVAD ordinance and therefore there are no public or private
policies to protect farmland in Martin County.
The Town of Williamston does however have an Agricultural Overlay zoning district (AO), with a 30-
acre minimum parcel size. The intent of this zoning district is to limit land use regulations, encourage
agricultural enterprises within the district and promote family farming and related uses.
Century Farms in Martin County were also researched as part of this assessment. According to Martin
County parcel data which lists property owners, one property traversed by the proposed alignment is
owned by Lilley Family, LLC. This property may be associated with Century Farm owner Ben Gray
Lilley, who is listed on the Century Farms of Martin County list on the North Carolina Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services website.
Century Farms are those farms that have been under continuous family ownership for at least 100 years
and were first identified as part of an effort for the 1970 North Carolina State Fair. At that time, 800
farms qualified. Today, that number has grown to 1,600 farms out of 48,000. Although they constitute
important and notable community resources to be identified, Century Farms are not afforded any special
protections under the law.
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Based upon the analyzed data, the categories in the screening matrix indicate that further analysis in the
form of a land use scenario assessment is not likely.
The scope of STIP project R-3826 can be defined as moderate due to its combination of new and existing
location. Partial control of access, one access per parcel for properties with no other access, will be
permitted between US 64 Alternate and existing NC 125 northwest of Williamston, which will provide
some new access where none currently exists.
The purpose of the project is to provide an alternate route for trucks, currently traveling NC 125 through
Williamston, to access US 64. Consequently, the bypass project will result in minimal travel time savings
along the entire length of the project, despite fewer signals, due to its longer length.
Although the population in both Martin County and Williamston is expected to decline, the several
county Region Q Workforce Development Board is projected to experience a modest growth in
employment.
There is a relatively large amount of available land and water and sewer service is currently available for
a portion of the project area: However, current development activity is lacking and the market for
development is largely dependent on economic conditions. Despite the fact that there are few growth
management policies in place, there are not any threatened or impaired resources in the project area.
Cumulative Effects
Past Actions
The Town of Williamston, according to the town's website, began as a settlement near the ruins of a long
established Tuscaroran village as early as 1730. The town continued to prosper and was designated the
seat of government when Martin County was chartered in 1774. Its location and public landing along the
navigable Roanoke River was instrumental in its early prosperity as a shipping point for naval stores and
agricultural products.
As other transportation infrastructure was constructed, namely the railroad, a bridge over the Roanoke in
1922 (US 17/13), intersecting roads (US 17, US 13, US 64 and NC 125) and the fully controlled access
portion of US 64 in Martin County in 1999, Williamston continued to see increased commerce
throughout this period of time due to its status as a regional transportation and governmental hub.
Agriculture has historically comprised a large segment of the economy of Martin County as evidenced by
the existing agricultural lands and operations in the vicinity of the project. Manufacturing has also been
important to the economy as evidenced by the existing industrial park on the southern end of the project
and the existing manufacturing facilities located northwest of the northern project terminus on NC 125.
Existing rural residential along McCaskey Road and NC 125 likely provides housing for some employees
of these facilities and area farmers.
In an effort to encourage economic development, Martin County has employed a strategy of promoting
the equine industry, according to recommendations in a report produced by the Sanford Holshouser
Economic Development Consulting Firm. The Senator Bob Martin Southeastern Agricultural Center, a
large meeting and event facility, located on NC 125 approximately 1.5 miles to the southwest of the
southern project terminus, is an important asset in this effort.
Current action
The construction of STIP project R-3826 and other planned transportation projects in the same general
vicinity (Martin County) will result in improved travel times, improved mobility and a change in traffic
patterns. The new location portion of the project will provide partially controlled access to parcels that
currently have a lesser degree of access, while also increasing property exposure. This project also has
the potential to create a transportation and land use node at the northern terminus of the project at NC
125 and potentially could make the area more attractive for development, resulting in a change of land
use patterns. However, past and present growth trends do not indicate that this development would
exceed limited complimentary commercial development, such as a gas station or other highway
commercial.
Any development will be consistent with locally adopted land use plans and will be dependent on an
improved economy. The Town of Williamston currently provides water and sewer service to a portion of
the project area.
Future activities
Other planned transportation projects within Martin County include:
• STIP project B-4185 - NC 171; replacement of Bridge No. 16 over Hardison Mill Creek; funded
2011-2015
• STIP project B-4576 - US 17: replacement of Bridge No. 6 over Ready Branch; funded 201 1-
2015
• STIP B-5199 - NC 11; replacement of Bridge No. 39 over the Roanoke River; funded 201 1-2015
• STIP project R-251 I; the multi-lane widening of US 17 from the Washington Bypass north of
NC 171 to the multi-lane section south of Williamston; funded 2016-2020
• STIP project R-4705; upgrade SR 1142 (Prison Camp Road) from NC 903 to SR 1182; funded
2016-2020
According to the Williamston Planning Director, there is currently no development underway or planned
within the project area and at this time there are no planned infrastructure projects, namely the extension
of water and sewer. It was stated however that the proposed bypass could potentially open up economic
development opportunities, most likely in the form of industrial development, and that the potential
development will be market driven. Furthermore, it was stated that industrial development will not be
encouraged north of the railroad tracks along the mid-point of the project corridor in the parcels zoned
M-2 that are currently not served by sewer.
As part of newly implemented rules aimed at reducing the amount of water drawn from the Cretaceous
aquifer, Martin County has plans to construct a new water treatment plant within the next five years
along the Roanoke River.
Findings and Next Steps
Martin County's population is projected to decrease slightly and regional employment is forecast to
increase slightly. There is some unconstrained and available land along the corridor, the majority of
which is forested, although some of which is cleared and cultivated. Despite these factors, development
activity has been minimal up to this point partially due to the recent downturn in the economy.
New development will follow established zoning and would be required to conform to existing
development regulations. .
In conclusion, this project has the potential to minimally increase the development potential of and
intensity in the areas adjacent proposed corridor that would not otherwise occur.
Due to the fact that minimal indirect effects are anticipated as a result of the proposed project, the
cumulative effects of this project, when considered in the context of other past, present and future
actions, and the resulting impact on notable human and natural features should be minimal. Therefore.
contributions of the project to cumulative impacts resulting from current and planned development are
expected to be minimal.
Direct natural environmental impacts by NCDOT projects will be addressed by programmatic agreements
with resource agencies, and will be further evaluated by the NCDOT Natural Environment Unit during
project permitting. Natural environmental impacts that may result from any induced development may be
avoided or minimized through the implementation of local, state and federal regulations. Stormwater
runoff effects are possible in the area surrounding the proposed project, however there are no impaired or
protected waters located in the general vicinity of the project.
Appendix
1. Review of the ICE section within the Final 2004 CIA
Population and Employment
Population data from the US Census was cited in the 2004 report for Martin County, The Town of
Williamston and the project's demographic study area, Census Tracts 9702 and 9703. According to the
report, the Martin County's population growth rate between 1990 and 2000 was 2.1%, or.21 % annually.
Williamston experienced a population growth rate of 6.2% over the same decade time period. As far as
the Census Tracts which constitute the demographic study area, Census Tract 9702 experienced a 2.7%
growth in population while Census Tract 9703 experienced a 13.8% growth in population from 1990-
2000.
Martin County's unemployment rate, cited in the 2004 report, was 7.5% in August 2003. In addition,
Martin County's largest employers were listed and the Williamston Yarn Mill, located on NC 125, was
described as the only one located within the study area.
Land Use
In reviewing the existing land use section within the 2004 report, analysis was focused exclusively on the
descriptions as it pertained to Alternative 1, at that time an alternative under consideration, but which has
subsequently been chosen as the LEDPA.
It was stated in the 2004 report that in general "land use in the study area consists primarily of residential
and agricultural uses with scattered commercial and industrial development."
It was further stated that land use in the vicinity of the southern project terminus consists of "scattered
linear residential development [along] Prison Camp Road", and that "land east of Prison Camp Road
approaching US 64A is used for agricultural purposes." In addition, it was stated that "at the intersection
of Prison Camp Road and US 64A, the land use consists mostly of commercial properties."
As the proposed alignment passes through the business park and crosses the CSX tracks, it was stated
that "this land is primarily used for agricultural purposes. Alternative I [passes] farther north of the
grain mill. The section of McCaskey Road where [Alternative I is proposed to cross] consists primarily
of linear residential development and agricultural fields. On the way to NC 125, [Alternative I]
traverses[s] undeveloped land. At [the] northern terminus along NC 125, land use consists mostly of
agricultural fields."
The Town of Williamston's Vision 2020 1990 Comprehensive Plan was cited in the 2004 report.
According to the 2004 report"the Town's goal regarding economic and industrial development is to
encourage local expansion of existing industry and the location of new industry to broaden the tax base
and increase employment opportunities."
Williamston's zoning within the project vicinity was also detailed in the 2004 report which stated that,
"...the project study area is primarily zoned for residential and agricultural purposes. There are pockets
of manufacturing along McCaskey Road and the railroad and commercially zoned areas along US 64A.
Other zoning classifications in the study area include office and institutional (Martin Community
College). The Town's comprehensive plan stated that these zoning classifications are used to project
future land use."
According to the report, Williamston officials at that time favored Alternative I (among several
variations of Alternative 2 which were under consideration at the time) because "they stay within the
Town's limits and would be subject to the Town's zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan.
Furthermore, the compact style of these alternatives would allow future development to be closer to the
town. Other alternatives may promote sprawl."
The 2004 report goes on to identify the Town's expected growth areas which were identified as "...along
Wildcat Road, McCaskey Road, and NC 125. Residential development is targeted for the Wildcat
Road/McCaskey Road area, with industrial development targeted for NC 125 in the vicinity of the
Williamston Yarn Mill. In addition, the proposed business park is a targeted growth area."
Water and Sewer Infrastructure
Because the 2004 document that was reviewed was a CIA, there was not a separate Water and Sewer
Infrastructure section. However, a statement regarding the availability of water and sewer services was
included in Section 4. 10, Indirect and Cumulative Impacts. It was stated in this section that "...not all of
the study area has water and sewer services. If the town were to extend water and sewer services to the
remainder of the area, the development potential for properties adjacent to those utilities would
increase."
Notable Natural Features
In terms of notable features, as was the case with detailing water and sewer service, the 2004 CIA does
not have a separate Notable Natural Features section. Various human environmental features are detailed
in the Alternatives discussion and on Figure 2.
Section 3.3.3, Wild and Scenic Rivers does state that "No wild, scenic, or recreational rivers designated
under the Act occur with the project area." In addition, potential impacts of the project on prime and
important farmland soils are outlined in Section 3.3.4, Farmland Impacts. Although prime farmland soils
and soils of statewide and local importance located in an urbanized area or in an area that is reasonably
foreseeable to urbanize are not subject to FPPA requirements, at the time of this report it was stated that,
"Much of the study area is rural in nature and, therefore, impacts of land acquisition and construction of
the proposed project is a concern."
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Sources
Brent Kanipe, Director of Planning and Development, Town of Williamston, [phone], ext. 227
(phone interview March 1", 2011)
Gary Barmer, Public Works Department Water System Operator, The Town of Williamston (252) 792-
1024 (phone interview April 5'h, 2011)
Gene Reed, Public Works Department Wastewater Supervisor, Town of Williamston, [phone]
(phone interview April 5'h, 2011)
Martin County Equine Development Strategy, Sanford Holshouser Economic Development Consulting
http://www martincountyedc com/images/stories/pdfs/equine-development-strategy-final-report-4-
201 l .pdf
Martin County Regional Water and Sewer Authority, Water System Improvements, USDA Rural
Development, NEPA Environmental Report, January 29, 2010.
http://www.thewootencompany.com/USDA RD NEPA Enviro Report Reportpdf
North Carolina Department of Commerce, Martin County Profile
https:Hedis.cominerce state nc us/docs/countyProfile[NC/37117.pdf
North Carolina Department of Transportation, Final R-3826 Community Impact Assessment, Arcadis
G&M of North Carolina, Inc., January 2004.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Martin County Environmental Sensitivity Map
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/csu/maps/2010 ESmaps/Martin EnvSenMap pdf
North Carolina Employment Security Commission, North Carolina Occupational Trends
htt'//eslmi23 esc state nc us/projections/index asp?section=2&period[D=08
North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management, Municipal Population Estimates,
httl2://www.osbm.state.nc.us/ncosbm/facts and figures/socioeconomic data/population estimates/munic
ipal estimates.shtm
Town of Williamston, home page
http://www.townofwilliamston.com/default.asp
Town of Williamston, Public Works Department
http://www townofwilliamston com/NewSite/Government/PublicWorks.asp
Town of Williamston, Subdivision Ordinance
http•//www townofwilliamston.com/NewSite/PDFs/SUBDIVISION%20ORDINANCE.pdf
Town of Williamston, Zoning Ordinance
http://www townofwilliamston com/ordinances/Updated%20Zoning%20Ordinance%20%206-19-
00%20Readoption.pdf