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CoastaI Lone COASTAL ZONE information INFORMATION CENTER Center HD 211 N8 H68 1978 HOUSING ELEMENT PASQUOTANK COUNTY A/S Pasquotank County, North Carolina Housing Element Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program 1978 Technical Assistance Howard T. Capps & Associates Elizabeth City, North Carolina Housing Element Table of Contents Page I. Introduction 1 A. Purpose of Housing Element 1 B. Existing Housing Studies and Activities 2 II. Housing Supply 4 A. Structural Characteristics 4 B. Occupancy and Utilization Characteristics io C. Vacancy Characteristics 12 D. Financial Characteristics 13 E. Change in Inventory 16 F. Status of Assisted Housing 17 III. Demand for Housing 21 A. Population Characteristics 21 B. Housing Assistance Needs of Current Population 35 C. Non-Assisted Housing Needs of Current Population 35 D. Projections of Population 36 E. Assisted Housing Needs of Projected Populations 40 F. Non-Assisted Housing Needs of Projected Population 40 IV. Housing Goals & Objectives 41 V. Meeting Housing Needs 43 A. Strategies for Meeting Housing Needs 43 B. Implementation Activities 43 VI. Citizen Participation 47 VII. Environmental Assessment 48 VIII. Historic Preservation Assessment 52 1. Introduct@(?n A. Purpose of Housing Element Congress amended the Comprehensive Planning Assistance program, through Title IV of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, to facilitate comprehensive planning for urban and rural developmen% on a continuing basis, by State and local governments, and to encourage such governments to establish and improve planning on an areawide basis. Extending previous requirements for comprehensive planning assistance, the Congress specified a basic planning system for those States, local governments and areawide organizations which utilize section 701 assistance. Each grantee must have a comprehensive plan- ning process which over time leads to the preparation of a comprehensive plan. This plan must include at least a land use and housing element. Citizens within the grantee's jurisdiction must be involved in the preparation of the comprehensive plan. On a two-year cycle, each grantee is to review and update its comprehensive plan and evaluate progress in meeting the planning objectives set for itself. Planning and implementation activities undertaken by the grantee must be coordinated so that the land use and housing elements are (1) internally consistent, (2) coordinated with other functional elements of the comprehensive plan, and (3) consistent with functional and land use plans of other jurisdictions. After August 22, 1977,the Department may make ccmprehensive planning assistance grants only to those applicants who have completed a land use and housing element. B, Existing Housing Studies and Activities During the Past several years Fasquotank County and the Albemarle Regional Planning and Development Commission have been working toward the goal of alleviating housing problems in the area. As part of that effort several planning publications have been prepared that deal directl or indirectly with the improvements of housing for area citizens. Listed below are reports or planning activities that pertain to housing. frHousing Report for Multi-County Region R11 Albemarle Reginal Planning & Development Commission (ARPDC') 1973 "Regional Housing Evaluation and Analysis" ARPDC 1973-74 ItHousing Rehabilitation Plan Region RIt ARPDC 1975 "Building and Housing Codes Inventory and Analy,91s Region R" A,RPDC 1976 "Land Use Study for Pasquotank County" Pasquotank County prepared in 1974 ItCoastal Area Management Plan'? 1976 Pasquotank County Housing Assistance Plan May, 1977 Pasquotank County Community Development Program 1977-78 Roanoke Avenue CD Area Pasquotank@ County Small Cities CD Program 1978 - 79 RcLanoke Avenue Small. Cities CD Area The reports or activities listed above all deal with housing or conditions on a local or regional level and all provide background information in understanding the current housing conditions in the area, In addition to the preparation of studies concerning housing conditions and problems@the County Board of Commissioners has received a federal. grant through 2 the Community Development Block Grant Program that is being used to directly impact on substandard housing and living conditions in the County. Also, the County Board of Commissioners has supported the efforts of the Economic Improvement Council to provide needed housing for low and moderate income persons through the Section 8 program. Also, through the federal Flood Insurance Program and Coastal Management Program Permit System, the local permit officer is responsible to see that new construction of homes does not take place within flood hazard areas or areas of environmental concern, The County Board of Commissioners is presently working toward the development of a county-wide water system that would provide, in many cases, a better quality of water to county citizens. 3 II. Housing Supply A. Structural Characteristics As shown in Table 1, of the total 8,634 housing units in Pasquotank County in 1970, 1,763 we7e considered to be in substandard condition because of incomplete plumbing or structurally dilapidated. Therefore, 20.4% of all units in the County were in substandard condition. Of the 1,308 units owned by Negroes,528 or 40.0% lack adequate plumbing or are in dilapidated condition. Of the 3,776 non-Negro owner occupied unitsp2O9 or 5.5% -lack adequate plumbing .or are in dilapidated condition. Of the 1,131 Negro renter occupied units throughout the County,526 are structurally dilapidated or have incomplete plumbing,which represents 46.5% of the Negro renter occupied units, Of the 1,727 non-Negro renter occupied unita,182 un,its-are substandard,which represents 10.5% of the units. Although the County Commissioners are concerned with housing conditions throughout the County and including Elizabeth City,their primary concern is for the area outside the corporate limits of Elizabeth City. A separate study with goals and objectives for Elizabeth City has been prepared by the city planner; and additional information for this area may be obtained from the city planning office, In an effort to determine in some detail the housing conditions outside Eli,zabeth.Citya Land Use Study was prepared in 1974 that showed, based on a 1974 windshield survey of the County, that the County had approximately 3,048 dwelling units. Of this figure,719 were considered substandard in condition whi,ch.represents 23,6% of all units in the County, Of the 719 units found to be substandard in condition,only 132 or approx:@mately 4.3% of all the units were dilapidated in condition beyond feasible rehabilitation, This leaves approximately 0 587 structures that were substandard but could be brought up to standard, 4 Table 1 Housing Conditions Pasquotank County Dilapidated with all All Year-Round Units Incomplete Plumbing Plumbing Total 8,634 1,495 268 Owner Occupied 5,094 621 116 Negro 1,318 472 56 Non-Negro 3,776 149 60 Renter Occupied 2,858 586 122 Negro 1,131 465 61 Non-Negro 1,727 121 @61 Vacant Year Round 682 288 30 For Sale 61 15 1 For Rent 251 80 13 Other 370 193 16 5 Table 2 Housing Conditions, Pasquotank County Units Lbbile Houses Hous-es Township Surveyed Homes Houses Standard Substandard Salem 462 87 375 222 153 Nixonton 451 162 289 151 138 Mt. Hermon 615 86 529 404 125 Elizabeth City* 143 4 139 62 77 Providence 930 150 780 697 83 Newland 447 76 371 228 143. Totals 3,048 565 2,483 1,764 719 *Extraterritorial areas only Source: 1974 Land Use Study DNRCD A consideration closely tied to the structural condition of housing is the age of housing units. It is logical to assume that the majority of the count$.'-s present and future substandard housing will come from the.units constructed prior to 1939', although quality of materials and workmanship may vary widely, as do the maintenance efforts. of homeowners, Specifically, as shown in Table 3 and 4,of the 3,531 housing units in the County, 1,165,or 33,0% were built prior to 1939. Enumeration district 26, which is the eastern half of Salem TQwnship, had the highest number of units,with.98 out of',182 un@ts or 53.8%, Table 4 gives'a detailed breakdown of year round occupied unita by.age, 6 Table 3 Year Round Units Built Prior to 1939 Total Built Prior ED Number' Total Units,in ED Area % of Total Units 1 322 140 0. 5% 2 224 55 24.6% 3 494 135 27.3% 4 152 41 27.0% 5 460 66 .14.3% 5B 101 6 350 71 20.3% 20 235 101 43.0% 21 121 45 37.2% 23 438 208 47.5%. 24 361 133 36.8% 26 182 98 27 183 72 jg-. 3% 33 Total 3,531 1,165 .0% Information not available for this ED Number 0 0 .0 Table 4 Occupied Year-Round Units Date Constructed ED NUMBERS 1 2 3 4 5 5B 6 20 21 23 24 2u 27 Year-Round Units 322 224 494 152 460 101 -350 235 121 346 361 182 183 -3;- - - 76- 14-9 - TOT - 18 1965 March 1970 38 25 11-5 11 88 86 16 32 1960 - 1964 31 25 130- 30 119 53 5 15 54 40 9 11 1950 - 1959 42 36 71 18 102 126 21 18 36 49 25 43 1940 - 1949 71 83 43 17 24 40 97 25 52 53 34 25 1939 or Earlier 140 55 135 41 66 71 101 45 208 133 98 72 Total Occupied 312 194 464 142 419 101 333 226 121 346 341 156 164 1965 - March 1970 38 25 115 36 f 3-2-- Co- 11 18 88 80 10 32 1960 - 1964 31 25 110 30 119 44 5 15 54 40 9 11 1950 - 1959 42 36 71 18 102 126 21 18 36 49 25 30 1940 - 1949 71 63 43 17 24 40 97 25 45 46 34 25 1939 or Earlier 130 45 125 41 42 63 92 45 123 126 78 66 Owner Occupied 258 151 364 107 332 80 261 108 81 255 251 133 112 1965 - March 1970 38 22- 100 24 f2_7 - 7_0 11 18 71 70 - 20 1960 - 1964 27 25 92 25 76 41 0 9 46 37 11 1950 - 1959 31 -36 45 18 78 103 17 14 26 44 25 1940 - 1949 57 36 43 17 24 .23 71 15 36 40 20 1939 or Earlier 105 32 84 23 27 34 9. 25 76 60 36 Renter Occupied 54 43 100 35 87 a 72 118 40 91 90 23 52 1965 - March 1970 0 3 15 T2 -5 -0 0 0 17 10 - 12 1960 - 1964 4 0 18 5 43 3 5 6 8 3 0 1950 - 1959 11 0 26 0 24 23 4 4 10 5 5 1940 - 1949 14 27 0 0 0 17 26 10 9 6 5 1010 n-r Table 5 Incomplete Plumbing Licorn!Aete Plu;.Tbing _Iac!-,incr T&3tL- Units ,vithout complete (Negro) lacking Units toilet Unit- TOWNSHIPS plumbing total units complete plumbing % Negro Elizabeth City 547 11.28 419 24.60 '.75 3. 6 1 Mt. Hermon 105 16.25 72 61.02 116 1& 01 IN e v0 a n d 207 44.23 183 70.12 209 44.60 Nixonton 177 22.52 152 63.07 168 21.40 Providence 71 .8. 33 43 72.88 55 6.48, Sa lern 105 31.07 74 81.32 1041 30.24 TOTAL 1212 15.26 943 38.13 832 10447 Table 6 Over Crowding of HoubIng Urits Over Crov-ding GNe r o) units xvith 1. 0 1 or more persons 1. 01 or n-iore persons PA5QUOTANK per room Irc total units per-room %.total units Elizabeth City .374 7.71 270 15.85 Mt. Hermon 77 11,92 37 31. 30' Ne-,vland 94 20.09 84 32. 18 Nlixonton 103 13,10 69 28.63 Providence 53 6.22 16 27.12 Salem 31 9.17 24 26.37 PASQUOTANK T TAL. 732 9.22 20.22 SOURCE: 1973-74 Housing Elerient (AR?DC) 1970 Census Incomplete plumbing and over crowding of occupants are also additional Indicators of inadequate housing conditions. As shown in Table 5, Newland Township has the highest percentage of total units with incomplete plumbing with 44.2% of all units in the area. When looking at units occupied by Negro families, Newland, Providence and Salem Townships each have over 70 per cent of their Negro occupied units without complete plumbing. Table 6 indicates that Newland Township has the highest percentage of housing units with overcrowding. Specifically, over 20% of all units have over-crowding conditions, When looking at Negro occupied units, Newland Township again has the highest percentage of all units with over crowding conditions. Specifically, 32.2% of all units in the area come under this catagory, 9 B. Occupancy and Utilization Characteristics Table 7 Pasq uotank County Occupancy Characteristics Year-Round Units Percentage Owner Occupied 5,094 64.1% Negro 1,318 25.9% Non-Negro 3,776 74.1% Renter Occupied 2,858 35.9% Negro 1,131 39.6% Non-Negro 1,727 60.4% Vacant Year Round 682 7.9% Total Occupied 7,952 Total Housing Units 8,634 Source; 1970 Census Based on the 1970 census and as, shown in Table 7, Pasquotank County had at that time 7,952 year-round housing units, Of this total, 5,094 units were owner occupie which represents 64.1% of all housing units;and 2,858 or 35.9% were renter occupied units, Of the 5,094 owner occupied units,1,318 or 25.9% were Negro owner occupied units, 3,776 units were owned by non-Negro families,which represented 74.1% of all owner occupied units, Of the 2,858 renter occupied units 1,131 or 39.6%were Negro renter occupied units, with 1,727 or 60.4% Non-Negro renter occupied units. As shown in Table 8, there were 3,5361 housing units outside Elizabeth City in 1970. Of this figure,3,319 or 94.0% of all, the units in the County were occupied. 75.1% of all occupied units,were owner occupied,with the remaining 826 renter occupied, Both ED area 2 and 26 had more than 50% of their total units, lacking any plumbing facilities. ED area 21 had a total of 50 units lacking plumbing, which represents 41.3% of all units in this area. The County has chosen this area 10 to begin its first Community Development Program due to the crowded conditions of the area and the fact that citizens indicated at several public meetings that this should be the first priority area for the county's CD program, although it does not have the highest percentage of housinglacking plumbing. Table 8 Occupancy Characteristics (Outside Elizabeth City) Total Occup. Owner Renter Plumbing Percent ED 1 322 312 258 54 93 28.8% Ed2 224 194 151 43 124 55.3% ED 3A 494 464 364 100 91 18.4% ED 4 152 142 107 35 18 11.3% ED 5 460 419 332 87 20 4.3% ED 5B 101 101 80 21 8 7.9% ED 6 350 333 261 72 45 12.8% ED 20 235 226 108 118 0 0 ED 21 121 121 81 40- 50 41.3% ED 23 346 346 255 91 .159 45.9% ED 24 361 341 251 90 115 31.8% ED 26 182 156 133 23 94 51.6% ED 27 183 164 112 52 50 27.3% Total 3,531 3,319 2,493 826 867 Percent 94.0% 75.1% 24.9% 24.6% Source: 1970 Census C. Vacancy Characteristics Table 9 Vacancy Characteristics .ED Number Total Ye.ar-Round Units Occupied Units % Vacant 1 322 312 3.1% 2 224 13. 4% 3 494 464 6.1% 40 4 152 142 6.6% 5 460 8.9% 5B 101 101 0 6 350 333 4.9% 20 235 226 3.8% 21 121 121 0 23 438 .346 21,07% 24 361 341 5.5% 182 156 14.3% 27 183 64 10,4% Total 3@531 3,319 6.0% Source: 1970 census Based on 1970 census information for areas outside the Elizabeth City Corporate limits, Pasquotank County had a vacancy rate of 6.0% as shown in Table 9. Enumeration district 23, which includes the area on the eastern side of Nixonton Townshiphad the highest vacancy rate of 21.01owith ED area.21 having no vacant housing units. 12 D. Financial Characteristics Normally, there is a close relationship between housing quality, housing cost and family income, It is generally accepted that a family will usually spend between 20 and 25% of its income for rental housing, or purchase housing valued at roughly 2 to 2.5 times their yearly income. Based on 1970 census information,the mean family income of all families in the county was $7,918.00, With this consideration in mind,a family could be expected to spend between $158.00 to $198,00 per month for rent or $15,800.00 to $19,800.00 topurchase a home. Considering square foot costs for new construction of approximately $25,00, per square foot,a modest house of 800 to 1,000 square feet would cost between $20,000,00 and $25,000,00; therefore, a family with a income of less than $8,000.00 annual income is precluded from the purchase of even a very small house unlesa a substantially large Portion of family income goes, into shelter. For those familiea significantly belo* the $7,918,00 mean income the problem becomes. increasingly dramatic, Specifically, as: shown on table 9A,families-withincome in the $3,000,00 and less catagory were paying from 15% to 35% or more of their income for rental units which would range from $45,00 to $105,00 per month, Based on 1970 censuainformation shown on Table 9A,the largest group of renters are in the $7,000,00 to $10'@000.00 income catagorrand the majority in this group are paying 15% or less.of the income,which would te approximately$105,00 to $150.00, Families with lower incomes are forced to occupycheitper rental units which are normally cheaper because theylackadequate plumbing, have inadequate kitchen facili- ti,ea or they are in structurally poor condition, 13 0 Pasquotank County Table 9A ED N=bers 1 2 3 4 5 5B 6 20 21 -23 24 26 27- Income Uss than $3.,000 Gross rent less than 15% of inc. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3 0 Gross rent 15 - 19% 0 9 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 20 -24% 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 25 - 34% 0 0 8 4 0 5 5 3 0 0 Gross rent 35 or More 0 0 9 9 10 19 0 8 5 6 Not Computed 0 11 3 0 6 3.1 0 9 4 14 Income $3.,000 - $4,999 Gross rent less than 15% of inc. 0 0 0 3 0 U 16 0 0 0 Gross rent 15 - 19% ll 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 Gross rent 20 - 24% 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 25 - 34% 5 0 0 4 3 8 0 0 6 6 Gross rent 35 or More 0 0 4 4 6 0 0 0 6 0 Not Computed 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 income -15.,ooo - $6.,999 Gross rent less than 15% of inc. 3 17 13 0 4 5 0 0 13 0 Gross rent 15 - 19% 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6 Gross re nt 20 - 24% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 Gross rent 25 - 34% 0 0 11 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 35 or @bre 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Not Computed 0 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Income W'71000 -' $9.,999 Gross rent less than 15% of inc. 0 0 19 0 8 10 0 24 17 5 Gross rent 15 - 19% 0 0 5 3 5 0 4 6 0 0 Gross re nt 20 - 24% 0 0 5 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 25 - 34% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 35 or More 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Not Oomput ed 4 0 4 0 3 8 0 4 0 0 14 Table 9A (Continued) ED Numbers 1 2 3 4 5 5B 6 20 21 23 24 26 27 income sio.,ooo - $142999 Gross rent less than 15% of inc. 2.1 0 a 0 0 21 0 6 16 4 Gross rent 15 19% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 20 24% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 25 34% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 35 or More 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Not Computed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Income $152000 - $242999 Gross rent less than 15% of inc. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 Gross rent 15 - 19% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 20 - 24% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 25 - 34% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 35 or More 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Not Computed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Income $25.,000 or More Gross rent less than 15% of inc. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 15 - 19% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. Gross rent 20 - 24% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 25 - 34% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross rent 35 or More 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1bt Computed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The above shows renter-occupied units for which rent is tabulated by family or primary individual income and gross rent as percent of income. Not Computed - includes no cash rent units and units with zero or negative income Data not available for 5., 5B,, 26 Source: 1970 Census 15 E. Change in Inventory Surplus housing is a significant factor in an overall housing analysis for several reasons, three prominent ones being: (1) competition, (2) selection, and (3) mobility. Through competition, surplus standard housing promotes the upkeep of homes, and the standardization of housing values and rents, By increasing selection, surplus housing also provides. increased opportunity for mobility of various segments of the population, aiding the breakdown of racially and economically segregated residential neighborhoods. Pasquotank County as shown in Table 9 had a vacancy rate of 6.0% in 1970 which represents a fairly normal vacancy rate. Surplus housing , although, co nsisting of all types of housing, often involves,a large number of older structures. Partial rationale for this is that as structure age they are generally passed down through the market to segments of the population lower in socio-economic standing. This passing down procedure often continues until the demand for such structures drops to a point where they are no longer competitive on the open market, At this poiqnt the structures have quite often deteriorated into substandard structures in blighted surroundings. Geographic location of surplus housing is, an area of housing analysis that is particularly important in the design of goals and allocation of resources. Because of the rural characteristis of Pasquotank County, housing is disbursed throughout the County mainly along major roadways, Because of the lack of detailed survey information, subsequent to the 1970 census, it is impossible to determine the location of vacant units. 16 F. Status of Assisted Housing Housing assistance is the governmental activity that most directly impacts upon housing needs. This impact is due to the fact that this assistance is aimed primarily toward the lowest income segment of the population. Within Pasquotank County the two most utilized means of public assistance to housing are: (1) Section VIII Housing under DHUD, and2) Farmers Home Administra- tion Program under the United States, Department of Agriculture. Section VIII Section VIII activities within Camden County are administered through the Economic Improvement Council located in Edenton, At the present time Section VIII assistance within the county i through rent subsides to 121 existing units. With 121 existing units presently under contract, this program has had a very significant impact on the County, However, there is still need for additional units to help provide better housing for Pasquotank County citizens. Farmers Home Administration Although Pasquotank County, outside Elizabeth City, is a very rural County with obvious housing problems and needs. the Farmers home Administraon, FmHa Programs have not been utilized as much as they could or should be. Specifically, in discussing this,program with the Regional Director it was learned that only 4 loans are in effect under the 504 program and 143 loans under the 502 program. Although this represents more activity in this program than in surrounding counties, the need for more loan assistance still exists. The 504 loan is for up to $5,000 at 1% interest for up to 20 years for families with income of $6,000 or less. The 502 program is for rural housing loans for families with incomes of $15,600 or leas. Other details about these two programs include the following: 17 Home Owner@,h:@p Loans .502 Housing The Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) provides loans in rural areas to finance homes and building sites. These loans are available to towns with populations between 10,000 and 20,000 that are outside "Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas, 11 if there is a serious lack of mortgage credit. Homeownership loans may be used to buy, build, improve, reIpair or rehabilitate rural homes and related facilities, and to provide adequate water and waste disposal facilities. Homes may be built on individual tracts or in subdivisions. Borrowers may buy an existing house & lot or buy a site on which to build. Under certain conditions, funds may be used to refinance debts on a home. Home ownership loans are offered to help.low and moderate income families. These families must live in blighted conditions in rural areas. Loans may be made for up to 100% percent of the FmHA appraisal value of the property and new construction if inspections were made by FnHA, Veterans Administration, or Department of Housing and Urban Development. The maximum repayment period for loans is 33 years. In order for the loan to be refinanced, the financial condition of the family would have to improve to a point where a conventional commercial loan could be contracted. In an effort to improve family living conditions, designs for homes calls for an average size house of 1,100 square feet, Applicants and builders, however, are expected to supply detailed building plans, specifications and, cost estimates. These plans are then reviewed by the Farmers Home Administra- tion, and construction is also inspected. 18 0 Newly constructed houses must be built on desirable sites with an assured supply of safe drinking water and suitable arrangements for sewage disposal. In subidivisions the houses will be sited in an attractive manner to avoid homogeneity as well as to accent natural surroundings. Funds may be included in the loan for needed landscaping. Each loan will be adequately secured to protect the Government's interest as well as the families'. Loans over 2,500 that will be repaid in more than 10 years will be secured by a mortgage on the building site or the farm and other property necessary to secure the loan, Loans not exceeding $2,500 may be secured with only a promissory note, Home Improvement Loans and Repair Loans and Grants Section 504 A rural homeowner whose house needs fixing up may be eligible for a loan and/or grant from the Farmers Home Administration. The agency makes grants to families for general home repair. Grants are ma de only to low- income elderly homeowners, 62 years or older. An important factor to determine the type of assistance for which one is eligible depends on his income. If the income of the family is so low as to permit only removal of safety hazardsla repair loan and/or grant may be available. For families with higher incomes, a home improvement loan may be made available to bring the house up to minimum code compliance. The ways in which repair loans or grants can be used range from removal of blighting conditions to remodeling. The terms of the loan are based oA. Qnels,:Lncome, Very low-income families. can' receive up to $5,000 in a loan, or a full grant to remove health@hazards. Loans up to $1,500 must be repaid within 10 years, loans between 1.,500 and 2,500 within 15 years, and loans oVer 2,500 within 20 years. The interest rate is 1 percent. To receive a combination loan and grant, an applicant 19 must be 62 years or older and able to pay for only part of the repairs. To receive a full grant, the homeowner must be 62 years or older, and unable to pay for any repairs on the house. Families with higher incomes can borrow up to 7,000 to improve their homes, but must bring the houses up to minimum property standards. Loans are for up to 25 years. Interest rates are based on each familrts adjusted income. Other home improvements loans are repayable in 33 years. These loans are made at the regular interest rate, or with interest credits depending on family size and income. 20 III. Demand for Housing A. Population Characteristics Table 10 Population for Pasquotank County Total Population 1900-1970 0 27,000- '.26,824 26,000 25,000 "-.-25,630 ..2 4-,'3 4 7 24,000 23,000 22,000, 21,000 .20,568 20,000 19,000 J 143 18,000.- 1.,17,670 17,000 -06, 6 9 3 16,000 15,000 14,000 A3,660 13,000 12,000 11,000 10,000, - YEAR 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980. SOURCE: U. S. Bureau of Census, 21 The 1970 census indicated a total Population for the county of 26,824 people, which represented a 4.7% increase over the 1960 population. As can be seen on the population graph, the county has increased in popula- tian at a relatively steady rate since. the 1900 census with the excep- tion of 1900-1910 and 1940-1950, which were unusually high growth per- iods for the county. As can be seen in Table 11,Pasquotank County's growth rates during the past seventy years have been far above the,regian as-a whole. Specifi- cally, a 96.4% increase during the seventy years compared to 13.1% for the*same period for the region. As also can be seen in Table 11, the county has been growing at a slower rate than the state as a whole. Table 11 Rate of Population Increase in Per Cent 0 Dates Pasquotank Region R North Carolina 1900-10 22.2 7.8 16.5 1910-20 5.9 -0.4 16.0 0 1920-30 8.3 2.1 23.9 1930-40 7.4 1.7 12.7 1940-50 18.4 1.7 13.7 1950-60 5-@ 0.1 12.2 1960-70 4.7 -0.4 11.5 1900-1970 96.4 1J.:L 168. 4 Source: Table 1, U. S. Bureau of Census 22 As can be seen in f1lustratian 12, over 50% of the county's total popu- latim from 1950 to 1970 lived in the Elizabeth City Township area. This township contains Elizabeth City, which is the only municipality in the county and is also the'urban growth center for Region R. Although more than 50% of the population has traditionally lived inside the Elizabeth City township, there has been a trend since the 1950's to cmstruct new housing in subdivisions located on the fringe of the city This has caused a shift of population away from the Elizabeth City township into the adjacent townships. Illustration 12 Population by Township 1950 1970 1950 1,621 1950 1,235 1960 1,716 Newland Providence 1960 1,960 1970 1,923 1970 2,819 1950 1,434 1950 15,836 1960 1,594 Nbunt Hermon Elizabeth 1960 15,870 1970 2,352 City 1970 15,507 1950 2,641 1950 1,580 1960 3,063 Nixonton Salein 1960 1,427 1970 3,135 1970 1,088 Total County Population 1950 24,347 1960 25,630 1970 26,824 23 Illustratioti 13 Per Cent of Total Population by Township 1950 1970 195o 6.7% 1950 5.1% 1960 6.7% Newland Providence 1960 7.6% 1970 7.2% 1970 10.5% 1950 5.9% 1950 65.0% 1960 6.2% Mount Hermon Elizabeth 1960 61.9% 1970 8.7% City 1970 57.8% 1950 lo.8% 1950 6.5% 1960 12. 0% Nixanton Salem 1960 5.6% 1970 11.7% 1970 4.1%. As can be seen in Illustrations 12 & 13, Providence and Mount Hermon townships have experienced the largest increase in popul-ation,..,with Providence increasing from 1,235 people In 1950 to 2,819 people in 1970 which represents an increase of 5.4%. Mount Hermon has Increased from 1,434 people in 1950 to 2,352 people in 1970, which represents a 2.8% increase. All of the other townships in the county have experienced an increase in population but at a slower rate than Providence and Mount Hermon, with the exception of Salem township. Salem township has de- creased in population from 1,580 people in 1950 to 1,088 people in 1970. Salem township's loss in population may be attributed to the fact that this area is used intensively for agricultural purposes with fewer peo- ple needed to operate farms in the area. This has caused people to leave the area or relocate closer to Elizabeth City where non-farm jobs are available. 24 Table 14 Pasquotank County Age Distribution 1950 1970 Age 1950 1960 1970 U-14 7,254 (29.8%) 8,607 (33.6%) 7,744 (28.9%) 15-24 4,398 (18.1%) 3,918 (15.3%) 5,372 (20.0%) 25-34 3,978 (16.3%) 3,095 (12.1%) 2,876 (10.7%) 35-49 4,502 (18.5%) 4,736 (18.5%) 4,380 (16.3%) 50-64 2,695 (11.1%) 3,272 (12.7%) 3,860 (14.4%) 65+ 1,520 (6.2%) 2,002 (7.8%) 2,592 (9.7%) TOTAL 24,347 (100.0%) 25,630 (100.0%) 26,824 (100.0%) Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census Table 14 illustrates the fact that the county has been losing people in the 25-49 age group since the 1950 census. This out-migration of the 25-49 age group indicates that people In this age group are not able to find suitable jobs in the area; therefore, people may be out-migra- ting to find better wages. Table l4also illustrates the fact that the 50 to 65 and over age group has experienced an increase during the period from 1950 to 1970. The main reason for this appears to be that, unlike the younger people in the community, the older members of the community tend to be less mobile and are tied to the community by retirement or through family in the area. Also, out-migration of younger people has resulted in an increase in the proportion of older people in the population. Worth noting is 25 the rather substantial increase in the 15-24 year age group from the num- ber in the 1960 census. Specifically, the nunber has grown from 3,918 in 1960 to .5,372 in 1970, which represents a 4.7% increase. However, it should be noted that the 0-14 age group has at the same time had a rather substantial decrease from 8,607 people in 1960, which represented 33.6% of the population, to 7,744 in.1970, which represented 28.9% of the population. This is a 4.7% decrease in the number of people in this age group. 26 Race Table 15 Distribution of Population be Race Total Population Non-Negro % Non-Negro Negro % Negro 26,824 19,314 72,0% 7,510 38,0 Source: 1970 Census As indicated in Table 15, based on 1970 census information 72,0% of the total County population was non-Negro, 7,510 or 38.% of the total population were Negro. Without a detail count or census information it must be assumed that this,relationship is approximately the same today. 27 5 Based on 1970 census information as shown in Table 16, enumeration districts 2 and 20 have the largest concentration of large families of 5 or more people, with 40.7% and 33.2% of all units, in these two districts, coming under this,catalgory, ED area 2 is located in Newland Township with ED area 20 being located to the northwest of the Elizabeth City limits, This would indicate that any housing assistance program geared to help large families should be concentrated inthese two areas, ED areas 2,4,6, and 21 each.have over 40 per cent of their total units in the 2 person or less catagory, ED area 27 has over 51% of all units in the 2 person or smaller catagory. 28 0 . 0 0 0 a Table 16 Pasquotank County Housebold Size by Entumeration District ED Nmbers 1 2 3 4 5 5B 6 20 21 23 24 26 27 Total Total Occupied 312 194 464 142 419 333 226 121 346 341 156 164 3218 1 person in unit 29 41 17 8 12 39 14 12 37 30 6 25 2persons in unit 87 39 70 59 107 109 50 47 101 59 56 60 3persons in unit 81 18 91 31 117 34 31 24 53 100 23 22 4persons in unit 44 17 122 12 104 67 56 19 73 54 27 26 5persons in unit 27 35 79 6 54 35 26 4 33 44 4 14 6persons or more 44 44 85 26 25 49 49 15 49 54 40 17 Owner Occupied 258 151 364 107 332 261 108 81 255 251 3.12 2280 1 person in unit 29 24 9 8 0 20 0 6 25 30 15 2persons in unit 87 39 62 59 85 98 36 37 84 31 41 3persons in unit 59 8 64 22 88 28 5 19 34 83 16 4persons in unit 27 14 94 0 94 57 29 14 50 37 26 5persons in unit 24 29 67 3 40 22 13 0 25 34 10 6persons or more 32 37 68 14 25 36 25 5 37 36 4 Renter Occupied 54 43 100 35 87 72 U8 40 91 90 52 782 1person in unit 0 17 8 0 12 19 14 6 12 0 10 -2 persons in unit 0 0 8 0 22 11 14 10 17 28 19 3persons in unit 22 10 37 9 29 6 26 5 19 17 6 4persons in unit 17 3 28 12 10 10 27 5 23 17 0 5persons in unit 3 6 12 3 14 13 13 4 8 10 4 Z -- ---I- I n -7 11 -7 f% nI. 11 n in 11 15 Table 18 Family Income by'Township- P As shown in Table 17 and 18 Newland Township has the largest concentration of total fanilies with incomes below,$8,000,with 72.8% or 332 families out of a total of 456 families. Providence Township,whi6h is located north of Elizabeth Cityhas the highest percentage of families with incomes above .$8,000.00; ispecifically, 447 families out of a total of 793, or 56.4% of all families in this area. Newland Township ED 1 and 2 Income Total % Less than $8,000 332 72.8 More than $8,000 124 27.2 Total 4577 Providence Township ED.5 and.6 Income Total 71 Less than $8,000 346 43.6 Kol More than $8,000 447 56.4 Total 793 NE*LANo rwp Mount Hermon Township ED 3and 4 PROVIDENCE Tn-come Total TWP 10" Less than $8@000 327 56.8 More than $8,000 245 43.2 % 106 E020 % % AV Total 576- Zoo- ELIZAserN CITY TWP EDSA coal MOUNT HERM #to:: COAST OUARD TWP Do : I :, Salem Township ED 26 & 27 0., 00, % Income Total 5 ED4 E093 Less than $8,000 209 69.4 rOWNSHIP LINE 00 0,0 More than $8,000 92 30.6 ENUMERAriON DISTRICT 04 01024 do Rtal 301 NIX ON TON rwp do SALEM rW Nl@xQaton To=!]L@R ED 23 md'24 tolt? coal Income Total % \ 0 Nr !Wlu@p Less than $8,000 401 54.7 More than $8,000 332 45,3 Total 733 29 Table 17 Pasquotank County Family Income Status Newland Township Total % White % Non-White 2 000 to 999 43 9.4 22 51.2 21 48.8 1,000 to 1,999 35 7.7 18 51.4 17. 48.6 2,000 to. 2,999 61 13.4 32 52.5 29 47.5 3,000 to 3,999 49 10..7 24 50.0 25 51.0 4,000 to 4,999 30 6.6 4 13.3 26 86.7 5,000 to 5,999 55 12.1 14 25.5 41. 74.5 6,000 to 69999 31 6.8 7 22.6 24 77.4 7,000 to 7,999 28 6.1 14 50.0 14 50.0 8,000 to 8,999 45 9.9 39 86.7 6 13.3 9,000 to 9,999 21 4.6 6 28.6 15 71.4 10,000 to 11,999 23 5.0 23 100.0 -0- -0- 12,000 to 14,999 22 4.81. 12 54.5 10 45.5 0 15,000 to 24,999 13 2.9 11 84.6 2@ 15.4 25,000 to 49,999. -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- 50,000 and over .-0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- 0 Total Township 456 100.0 226 49.6 230 50.4 *Source: Area Data, 1970 Census of Population 0 30 0 PASQUOTANK COUNTY Family Income Status Providence Township Total White % Non-White z 000 to 999 21 2.6 13 61.9 8 38.1 1,000 to 1,999 12 1.5 12 100.0 -0- -0- 2,000 to 2,999 10 1.3 10 100.0 -O@ -a- 3,000 to 3,999 31 3.9 28 90.3 3 9.7 4,000 to 4,999 64 8.1 59 92.2' 5 7.8 5,000 to 5o999 84 10.6 80 95.2 4 4.8 6,000 to 6,999 46 5.8 42 91.3 4 8.7 7,000 to 7,999 96 12.1 90 93.8 6 6.3 8,000 to 8,999 70 8.8 64 91.4 6 8.6 9,000 to 9,999 88 11.1 88 100.0 -0- -0- 109000 to 11,999 114 14.4 114 100.0 -0- -0- 12,000 to 14,999 101 12.7 101 100.0 -0- -0- 15,000 to 24,999 52 6.6 52 100.0 -0- -0- 25,000 to 49,999 4 6.5 4 100.0 -0- -0- .50,000 and over -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- Total Township 793 100.0 757 95.5 36 4.5 *Source: Ar ea. Data., 1970 Census of Population 31 PASQUOTANY, COUNTY FamilY InCOMe Status Mount Herman Township Total White % Non-41hite Z 000 to 999 0.5 -0-- -0- 3 100.0 1,000 to 1*999 42 7.3 30 71.4 12 28.6 21,000 to 2,999 52 9.0 30 57.7 22 42.3 3,000 to 3,999 55 9.5 28 40.9 27 49.1 4,000 to 4,999 24 4.2 20 83.3 16.7 50000 to 50999 57 9.9 43 75-.4 14 24.6 6*OW to@6,999 28 4.9 28 100.0 -'0-' 3 7,000 to 71,999 66 11.5 58 87.9 8 12.1 8,000 to 8,999 83 78 94.0 5 610 AL 9,000 to 9,999 45 718 33 73.3 12 26.7 10,000 to 11,999 36 6.3 32 88.9 4 12,000 to 14.999 57 9.9 57 @.100.0 15,000 to 24,999 19 3.3 19 100.0 25,000 to 494999 1.0 6 100.0 50r000 and over 3 0.5 -0- -0- 3 J00.L0 Total Township 576 100.0 462 80.2 114 19.8 *Source: Atea Data, 1970 Census of Population 32 PASQUOTANK COUNTY Family Income Status Nixonton Township Total White % Ron-White 000 to 999 7 1.0 -0- -0- 7 100.0 1,000 to 10999 18 2.5 10 55.6 8 44.4 2,000 to 2,999 43 5.91 11 25.6 32 74.4 3,000 to 3,999 80 10.9 32 40.0 48 60.0 4,000 to 4,999 48 6.5 21 43.8 27 56.3 5,000 to 5,999 86 11.7. 64 74.4 22 25.6 6,000 to 6,999 49 6.7 49 100.0 -0- -0- 7,000 to 7,999 70 9.5 58 82.9 12 17.1 8,0010 to 8,999 9.7 60 84.5 11 15.5 9,000 to 9,999 65 8.9 59 90.8 6 9.2 10,000 to 11,999 88 12.0 71 80.7 .17. 19.3 12,000 to 14,999 19 2.6- 15 78.9 4 21.1 15,000 to 24,999 89 12.1 84 94.4 5 5.6 25,000 to 49,999 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- 50,000 and over -0- -0- -0- -0- -07 -0- Total Township 733 100.0 534 72.9 199 27.1 *Source: Area Data, 1970 Census of Population 33 PASQUOTAYK COUNTY Family Tncome Status Salem Toxmship Total White % Non-White % 000 to 999 21 7.0 6 28.6 15 71.4 0 1*000 to 1,999 25 8.3 6 24.0 19 76.0 2,000 to 2,999 28 9.3 11 39.3 17 60.7 3,000 to 3,999 34 11.3 21 61.8 13 38.2 0 4,000 to 4,999 36 12.0 3.8 1.00.0 -0- -0- 5,000 to 5,999 13 4.3 6 46.2 7 53.8 6,000 to 6,999 30 10.6 21 .70.0 9 30.0 7,000 to 7,999 22 7.3 17 77.3 5 22.7 8,000 to 8,999 18 6.0 16 88.9 2 11.1 9,000 to 9,999 11 3.7 1.1 100.0 -0- -0- 10,000 to 11,999 10 3.3 10 100.0 -0- -0- 12,000 to 14,999 16 5.3 16 100.0 -0- -0- 15,000 to 24,999 8 2.7 8 100.0 -0- -0- 25,000 to 49,999 29 9.6 29 100.0 -0- -0- 50,000 and over -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- Total Township 301 100.0 196 65.3- 105 ";.34.9 0 *Source: Area Data, 1970 Census of Population 34 B. Housing Assistance Needs: of Current Population In providing housing assistance to Pasquotank County citizens, the fi rst priority should be to reduce the number of occupied units in the county with inadequate plumbing or that are in dilapidated condition. As dsicussed earlier., based on 1970 census,information there were 209 units in the Newland Township without adequate plumbing,, which represented 44.6% of all housing units in that Township. As also discussed earlier, EIC through the Section VIII program has provided assistance to 121 households, The Farmers Home Administration has provided four (4) 502 loans and one hundred forty-three C143) 504 loans.,all of which are contingent on the property being bro.ugltup to standard. Therefore, it canbe assumed that of the original 832 unita reflected in Table 5,approximately 268 have been improved through one of the above mentioned programa, Because of the lack of information, the number of unitathat have fallen into substandard condi- tion or that have been improved is,not known@ but for estimating purposes it can be said that there is an approximate need to provide assistance to 564 householda. C, Non-As-sisted Housing Needs of Current Population It is,generally assnmed that in an open market, unassisted housing needs will bemet through supply - demand actiona of the marketing system and this, should remain true in the future, However, as discussed earlier, the high.cost of conventilona.1 construction may preclude most families from the single family, ownership market@ therefore, developerashould give serious consideration to condominum developmentor, attractive modular home development. 35 D. Projections of Population Ten-Year Populatibn@Prbjection Pasquotank County's population is projected to grow to approximately 29,500 by 1985. This is from an estimated population of 27,500 in 1975. Of this total increase in popuiation,1,512 are expected to locate inside the Elizabeth City.planning jurisdiction,with approximately 488 locating throughout the county. As pointed out in the Elizabeth City plan and as can be seen here, the bulk of the projected population growth will be locating in the area adjacent to or in Elizabeth City. This-estimate is based on OBERS population projections and the detailed Population and Economic Study completed in 1975 by John H. Carson, Professor of Business. and EconomicqElizabeth City State University. 5@ 10, 25 and 50 Year Population Projections Table 19 Years Projection Population Estimate 1975 Base Year 27@500 1980 5 Years 28,800 1985 10 Tears 29@500 2000 25 Years 31,900 2025 50 Years 38,350 00 The 1975 population estimateis:based on interpolation of 1970 census information and 1980 OBERS projections, 1985 and 2025 projections are also based on interpolation of OBERS projections, OBERS projections were felt to be the best infomration available and because the projections relate to many of the population reports prov@ided by the Lead Regional Organization, Seasonal population was not available locally, Although the Water Resource Managemei:it Study completed by William F. Freeman Associates,, did have qQMe seasonal population information, it did not cover the Pasquotank County area, 36 Long-term Projections and Desire& of the People In an effort to determine the desires of citizens concerning population growth, particulary during the ten-year planning period, the Advisory Board inaWed a question pertaining to growth on the planning questionnaire. Both adults and high school seniors were given an opportunity to. indioate,wha,t their preference was, Specifically, 1,088 adults responded with 41.5% indicating a desire for a small increase in population, Of the 89 high school seniors, which represents approximately 113 of the senior class, 24.7% indicated a desire for a small increase in population,with 37.1% prefei#,ngto remain the same size and 36.0% desiring a substantial increase in population. With,these results in mind the following information was presented to the Board of County Commissioners to determine the desires-of the citizens pertaining to population growth, This was done based on the fact that the questionnaire results did not indicate a clear concensus 0 of opinion and it was felt the determination should be made by the elected officials of the county, Pasquotank County Desired Pcpulation In your opinion which of the following should the county adopt as its, goal for county population growth during the next ten years.? Questionnaire Responses Adults High School Seniors Remain the same size 19.5% 37.1% Small Increase 41.5% 24.7% Substantial Increase 33.0% 36.0% Reduce Population 5.1% 2,2% Pas t Populaticn Trends 1900 - 1970 (Table 20) Years Populatim People % Increase 1900-1910 13,660 to,16,693 3,033 Increase 22.2% 1910-1920 16,693 to 17,670 977 Increase 5.9% 1920-1930 17,670 to 19,143 1,473 Increase 8.3% 1930-1940 19,143 to 20,568 1,425 Increase 7.4% 1940-1950 20,568 to 24,347 3,779 Increase 18.4% 1950-1960 24,347 to 25,630 1,283 Increase 5.3% 1960-1970 25,630 to 26,824 1,194 Increase 4.7% '2 r7 1970 26,824 People 1920 -17,670 People 9,154 People 51.8% Increase Projected Population 1970 2020 50 Years Years Population People % Increase 1970-1980 26,824 to 28,800 1,976 Increase 7.4% 1980-1990 28,800 to 30,800 2,000 Increase 6.9% 1990-2000 30,800 to 33,000 2,300 Increase 7.5% 2000-2010 33,000 to 35,700 2,700 Increase 8.2% 2010-2020 35,700 to 37,700 2,000 Increase 5.6% 2020 37,700 People 1970 -26,824 People 10,876 People 40.5% Increase Estimated Housing Units 1970-1980 612 Units 1970 Census 8,662 Year-round 1980-1990 619 Units Housing Units 1990-2000 712 Units 1970 Census 3,229 Persons Per 2000-2010 836 Units Household 2010-2020 619 Units 3,368 -1- New Households During the Next 50 Years The County, Cozmis,sloners felt after reviewing the information listed above that the 40,5% increase during the period from 1970@2020 represented a small increase in population in relation to the previous 50 yeAra to 1970, During that period the county,had increased in population 'by 51,8%, Tliey also determined that the population projectionawere consistent with.the desires of the majority of the people. 38 Based on the Land Use Study prepared by DNER in 1974, there were approximately 123 structures built on the lots created in the subdivisions developed during the@period of 1966 to May, 1974, Based on a field survey conducted during the latter part of April, 1976, it was found that of the 28 lots developed during June, 1974, through December, 1975, only four houses and two mobile homes had been constructed or located on the lots, This is,a total of approximately 129 developed Iota of a potential 727 lots, All of the potential lots for development will come under the health department regulations concerning septic tanks and also many of the lots have just come under the recently adopted Federal Flood Insurance Program, 10 39 E. Assisted Housing Needs of Projected Population Assisted housing is, the most crucial element in the preparation of plans for future housing needs. If it is true that non-assisted housing needs will be met by the competitive. housing market, it is, equally true that assisted housing will be ignored by the market. It is imperative that goverment plan for assisted housing; for without government programs and impetus a large segment of our population will continue to be ill-housed. As shown in table 19,the 1980 population projection calls, for a popula- tion of 28,800 which 1,300 people more than the 1975 base year estimate used in the CAMA Land Use Plan, As shown in Table 20,this would require approximately 612 housing units ,between 1970 and 1980. As discussed earlier Pasquotank County hasa present need to provide assistance to 564 unqits, which assistance will be required beyond the 1980 population projection period, it can be assumed that any structures built in the county between 1978 and 1980 will be in standard condition and will not require assistance to bring them up to standard, As discussed earlier, without a detail housing inspection it is impossible to determine how many homes, have fallen into disrepair or have been improved since the 1970 census information was compiled. F. Non-Assisted Housing Needs, of Projected Population Non-assisted housing needs, as discussed earlier, is usually considered to regulate itself through market demand, As shown in table 20,the popula- tion projection between 1970 and 1980 calls for an increase of 1,976 people. If the 1970 census, figure of 3,229 people per household is used, this population increase indicates an estimated need for an additional 612 housing units during the ten year period. It must therefore be assumed that most of these new, households will not require assistance, and housing or mobile homes will be Available to meet their housing needs, 40 IV. Housing Goals and Objectives As indicated earlier in this report, the primary effort in confronting housing needs is the establishment of a systematic approach and effort in addressing the problem. The first step is the development of local goals, objectives and implementation activities. This can best be done by establishing broad goals, based on needs, and then having obtainable annual objectives that the County Commissioners can anticipate reaching. The primary objective should be the provision of decent safe and sanitary housing, Broad Goals/Annual Objectives Pasquotank County A. Work toward the elimination of substandard housing in the County. (1) Have Farmers Home Administration Office hold a public meeting to discuss 502 and 504 Grant & Loan program Annual Assessment (2) Have representative from Economic Met Objective Did Not Meet Object, Improvement Council hold a pubic meeting to discuss Section VIII Housing program. (1) ( ) (1) ( ) (3) Have Extension Service office provide information to members on both the (2) ( ) (2) ( ) Farmers Home program and Section VIII program. (3) ( ) (3) ( ) (4) Apply for CD Block Grant funds (4) ( ) (4) ( ) for Roanoke Avenue Area, (6) ( ) (6) ( ) (5) Increase the number of houses being assisted through the Section (7) ( ) (7) ( ) VTII program, (6) Discuss, with. the Economic Improvement Council the possibility of getting new construction Section VTII Housing Units and apply if they are available, (7) Have county building inspector conduct a survey of existing sub- standard structures in the county, Prepare map showing location and determine owner of property to encou- rage the upgrading of its condition through one of the above mentioned programs. 41 B, Encourage the preservation and upkeep of existing housing stock, (1) Adopt the State Building Code. Annual Assessment (2) Provide information to citizens concerning the FmHA 502 and 504 Met Objective Did Not Meet Objective programs. (1) ( ) (1)( ) (2) ( ) (2) ( ) C. Work toward the preservation of historic properties as a cultural and housing resource. (1)Apply for a properties historic inventory, grant from the N.C. (1) ( ) (1) ( ) Department of Cultural Resources. (2) ( ) (2) ( ) (2)Complete inventory of of historic Properties if inventory grant is (3) ( ) (3) ( ) received, (3) Have a public meeting to discuss the results of the inventory and to make citizens, aware of the tax benefits available for preservation and restoration of historic properties. 42 V. Iketing Housing Needs A. Strategies for meeting housing needa. The primarystrat.egy for meetlng@current and future housing needa will be through the efforts of the Community Development Program presently underway, Thia is the best way to address, the most critical housing needs in the County, Also, the Section 8 program throughthe Economic Improvement Council is-another wayto make available decent housi.ngand the County will cQnttn1ae tQ utilize and improve. efforts In this program, J@nforming c1tizenst of the FmRA 502' and 504 program will also be emphasized, B. Implementation Activities. 1. Programs. a., Community Development(@oanoke Avenue CD Program, 1978-79, gee MP) The Roanoke Avenue Community Development Program which was funded this year is providing the County the opportunity to have a significant affect on improving housing conditions, This year's program anticipates relocation of 18 families into standard housing through the CD relocation benefits. Thirteen existing homes in the area are scheduled for rehabilitation assistance to bring these homes up to standard condition, After redevelopment of the area, thirteen (13) standard lots would be available for new-home construction, b, Small Cities CD,(_Phase II CD Program 79 - 80) (See 1@ap) The Small Cities,CD application, which was not funded this year, will be resubmitted for consideration in December, 1978, This program calls for continued work in the Roanoke Avenue area, Specifi- cally, 18 familiea would be assisted in finding standard housing through the relocation benefits. Thirty-one structures are scheduled for rehabilitation through rehabilitation loans or grants. 43 c. Section 8 Housing Program As discussed earlier, 121 existing units, have been placed under this program as of April of this-year, The county will continue to work with EIC in providing assistance to families in need through this program. d. Farmers Home Administration Section 502 & 504 Have public meeting to inform citizens on this program, Encourage citizens to use program to improve their living conditions. 2. Program Evaluation Criteria To insure that the broad goals, and annual objectives adopted by the County Commissioners are being addressed, the Commissioners will make an annual assessment of annual objectives established during the previous year. This assessment will determine if the annual objectives were met or if progress is being made, using the check list provided in the goals and objectives section. 44 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -------------------- slum WALE IN MET SCALE IN FEET UGE- LESEWC, RATE UNERITRINKII.E .N. SrSAAITARY SEIVER LINE FIRE m"NTS UIL E.IST1110 RAINIX)LE I ..ES 0 a"" ALK PMPOSM IIIANINILS 0 PROPOSED WATER LINES PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER ---------------------- mxTom STREET INK) SCALE IN FEET POTENTAINSIM.LVARCELS PARK LEGEND "M'a, POTENTIAL DISPOSAL AREAS PROPOSED ACn\AnES MAP P opeRS, outy tion STS for "RANtin SMALL CITIES GRANT pwpown, -ty PRE APPMATION PROPOSED STREETS PASQUOTANK CDUMNORTH CAROLINA Pmpmd III, HOWAROT. CAPPS &ASSOCIATES Elizabottl CRY.N.C. 45 EXISTING CONDITIONS MAP "twe HOLLYWOM NEW HOLLYWO 0 EUXTERY CEMETERY 0 ago SIM. -1m L-GE 0 LEGEND 'E" WELL WATER UNDER MESSURE S ET:,C TA..' - 2"Oft-E WELL WATER MANDPOMP PR_ E, e--d S-r FA,ilifiol 11@mltf@ all" CA A F1.1d @@ft N-b. ISTS EXISTING WATER FACILITIES EXISTING SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES "X": City Lwl, 5 ,!Tq.- YEW OLIN, E.Er- L @-- NEW HOLLYWCOD -p- -EE1 CEMEIERY LEGEND 4 0 STANDARD STRUCTURE a- @ E-1 EHA11t,--E STR.ITURE 0 DILANDATEDINF"SIBLEOFRFIIABILITAT;01 10.NE.C- 1E.- @Uftll @00 0 SCALE IN MET e -;,F:,V FEF1 4* 10 10 0 a PROJECT AREA HowordT.Copps & Amociates SMALL CITIES GRAICT tanducaps afthitilm-plannifq Causurourd IMMAPPLICAtION Elizabeth Cfty.N.C. PROPOSED LAND ACQUISITION FASOUOTANI(COLIMMANOM CAROLINA A,S.L.A. Ann. A. IR VI. Citizen Participation 113 part of the Coastal Area Management Land Use Planning process durlA.T,,E@ 1974 through 1976, citizens were given an opportunity to indicate their concerns for the impact of housing and other development on the natural environment. The results of this citizen participation effort are discussed in detail in the Pasquotank County Land Use Plan and Land Use Plan Synopsis. A copy of the plan is available for public inspection at the County Tdanagerlsoffice, located in the County Courthouse. In April and May of this year the Pasquotank County Board of Commissioners held two public hearings at which time citizens were provided the opportunity to discuss housing needs. They were also given an opportunity to make recommendations on how future Community Development funds should be used. 47 VII. Env1ronmental Assessment Pasquotank County remains a predominantly rural and agricultural oriented area with large portions of the county under cultivation and in forestry. Along both the Little and Pasquotank River,small and large residential and second home development has or is taking place, Glen Cove, which is located on the Pasquotank River south of Little Flatty Creek, is primarily a vacation home development with 229 lots platted and 30 lots actually developed, Albemarle Shores is a large development that was begun several years ago and not completed. Dance's Bay, located on the Little River north of Symonds Creek,has 63 lots platted with 2 presently developed, Small Acres located south of Symonds Creek has 50 lots with 8 developed, Little River Retreat consists of 16 parcels with none developed, Most of the non-residential/non-agricultural land users are located within the Elizabeth City planning jurisdiction with the exception of areas along U. S. 17 north and south of the city and scattered commercial businesses throughout the county. The CAMA Land Use Plan identified physical limitations for future develop- ment such as fragile areas,, estuarine waters, public trust waters, coastal wetlands and areas with resource resource potential. All of the information should be helpful in guiding future residential and other development to insure that there will be as little adverse effect on the environment as possible,, For detailed information on the natural environment of Pasquotank County, a copy of the CAMA Land Use Plan is available for review at the County Manager's office at the County Courthouse, Impact of Proposed Act Outlined in Housing Element All of the actions discussed in this document are proposed and intended to have a positive impact upon either the natural or man-made enivironment, However, in action such as the Community Development program a detailed environmental analysis is required and has been completed on the County's current project, 48 This detailed Environmental Review Record is available in the office of the .County Manager or the Community Development Administrator's office. Safeguards against unnecessary adverse effects are also called for under the Coastal Area Management Act of 1974, and under state,and regional clearinghouse procedures, Environmental Impacts @dentified Through implementation of the housing element goals and objectives, residents of the area will be able to upgrade their living conditions through community development, Section 8 housing and other activities-, The residents of the area will benefit from an improved urban environment. Energy con sumption can be expected to be reduced by.construction of nevu homes and improvements to existing homes which will replace substandard homes, which in most cases are inadequately insulated, 49 Environmental Impacts Identified Through implementation of the housing element go als and objectives, residents of the area will be able to upgrade their living conditions through community development, Section 8 housing and other activities. The residents of the area will benefit from an improved urban environment. Energy consumption can be expected to be reduced by construction of new homes and improvements to existing homes which will replace substandard homes) which in most cases are inadequately Insulated. Environmental Impacts Antic ipated Water Quality - Any erosion caused by construction activities should be minor and temporary. Land clearing should be according to state erosion control standards and all cleared areas should be reseeded as quickly as possible to minimize any erosion that may take place. Noise The construction or rehabilitation of homes as discussed in the document will require the operation of construction equipment which may be an annoyance to residents of the area effected. However, this potential annoyance will be short-term and will be offset by the long-term permanent improvements to the community. Air Quality - During demolition of substandard structures orduring construe- tion work additional dust particles can be expected in the air. These activities will be short in duration and will be offset by long term improvements to the living environment of Pasquotank County. Natural Environment - Proposed activities will not adversely affect plant life, wildlife or waterfowl. There are no actions planned that would adversely impact on archeological or geological sites. 50 Adverse Environmental Effects Which Cannot Be Avoided- Any adverse environmental effects which may be created through inplementation of stated goals and objectives would be localized and short-term resulting from construction activities. Interests and Considerations Offsetting Any Adverse Environmental Effects That May Occur Any adverse environmental effects caused by implementation of stated goals and objectives would be negligible. Benefits created for residents of the community would more than offset any short-term environmental impacts which may result. 51 VIII. Historic Preservation Assessment At the present time there are two structures within the county that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Morgan House, which is located just south of Morgan's Corner on the north side of U.S. 17-158 across from the junction with State Road 1352, The structure was built in circa 1825. It has an impressive temple-form frame house, three bays wide, with pedimented entrance porch with fan light in main pediment. The home also has very handsome interiors. The property is privately owned. (.See enclosed map for location) The Old Brick House, which is located at 182 Brick House Lane. The structure was built in circa 1747, The one and one-half story frame structure is five bays wide with five dormers and brick ends, It also has good Georgian interior woodwork. The house is privately owned, (See map for location) In addition to thetwo structures listed above, Pasquotank County has the following structures or sites that have local significance and in some cases state interest. 1. Stephen B. Weeka Marker Location - State Road 1-197 about 100 yards to the right of the inter- secti6n-. Significance - Dedication to this noted educator, historian and editor. 2, Hall's Creek Methodist Church Location - Hall's Creek State Road 1140. Signific-ance - 1827. Temple formed 'IT" shaped frame building with pedimented stoop, Ownership - Private, 3. First Grand Assembly of Albemarle - Monument Location - State Road 1140, near the left side of Hall's Creek Church, Significance - February 6, 1665, The site where the first Grand Assembly met under an oak tree. Here was the beginning of representative government in North Carolina, 52 MT- R LU BER LL R T R Post Off R R KEY v 'Pit N, ro, IrrIA W, rerrA RM; 'e, Rw Q, vl"@ t FIT \ vZ\ cr, 7 100- THE PRE-4RATION OF MAP WA,l F;NANCED IN PART THROUGH A PLANNING RAN, 'ROMTHECOASTA: iFl;;0N-',, COMM SFION.AUMINISTEREDBY THE NORT ,?rA @p DEPARTMENT OF N4' TURA,- AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES. 30 CAR' NA EL12ABETH -441LAf-' z x Hastings % Corner - - - - ------ 12 ')n pr '(w Vle." 120 or--- 2 4 Z.J Co d n Bb' Old @rick 1 A6 use '-@M,C 343 E I b _@Au urn 17 4. Lowe House Location - Hall's Creek vicinity. Signif ce - Circa 1835. One-story frame house with exterior end chimney and gable roof that extends over the porch. Ownership - Private. 5. Brooks Cottage Location - Nixonton. SignifTe-ance - SI*. Circa 1810. Coastal cottage with broad sweeping gable roof that extends over a porch. Judge George Williams Brooks, a prominent jurist, was born here. Ownership Private, 6. Nixonton Location Junction of State Roads 1140 and 1100. Significance - First incorporated community in Pasquotank County, 7. Yarbrough Nash Home Location Nixonton, State Road 1140 (on right at the water). Significance - Pre-revolutionary house built with upstairs windows in the roof and verylow ceilings in the upper floor. "H11 and "Ll' hinges, the cross in the upper panels of the door, and lower panels representing the open Bible are in the interior doors. Ownership - Private. 8. The River House (Old Customs House, Lane House) Location - Nixonton, Signifl-cance - S1 Circa 1745, Coastal frame cottage, Three bays wide with gable roof that extends over a porch on the front, Quaker plan, Woodwork of the downstairs rooms is now preserved in the North Carolina Collection at the University of North Carolina, Reportedly used as a customs house, Ownership Private, 9. Blackstock Dance House Location - Nixonton. Significance - SI. Circa 1825, Large two-story frame Federal house with_@@Rterior and chimneys and a one-story wing. Interior has wainscot and paneling. Ownership - Private, 10. Morris House Location - Nixonton, Significance - SI Circa 1750. Oldest section is a frame house with a gambrel roof with end chimney and porch across the front Right- hand section of the house is a two-story Federal with exte;ior and chimney. Ownership - Private. J4 53 11. Whidbee-Riddick House Location - Nixonton. Signifl-cance - SI. Circa 1830. Large two-story frame Federal house with pedimented stoop over right bay. Ownership.- Private. 12. Symonds Creek Community Location - Symonds Creek. State Road 1100. Signifi-cance- Circa 1670. The site of a small settlement established by the Quakers. 13. Site of the First Public School Location - Near Nixonton. State Road 1100, Significance - 1705, Charles Griffin, a lay reader of the Church of England established this school and operated it as the first public school in North Carolina. 14. Site of the First Meeting House in North Carolina - Monument Location - Near Nixonton. State Road 1100. Significance - 1705, The building was erected by the Religious Society of Friends in North Carolina, It was used until the 1850's when it was closed due to the westward movement of the Quakers, 15. Shannonhouse - Lamb House (Shannonhouse -Lamb - Markham - Small) Location - Boyd's Neck vicinity. State Road 1118 (Dry Ridge Road). Circa 1830, Two-story frame Federal house, three bays widT@dth exterior and chimneys and shed porch, Ownership - Private, 16, Shannonhouse - Lister House Location - Boyd's Neck, Signifi nce - 1816, Large two-story frame Federal house with one- story wing, Shed roof over porch, Ownership - Private, 17. Union United Methodist Church Location - Flatty Creek. State Road 1103. Significance - S! 1826. Temple-form frame building with an enclosed pedimented porch. An addition of two stories and a belfry was made after the turn of the century. Oldest Methodist congregation in the county. Ownership - Private. 18. The Perkins-Creecy Family Burial Plot Location - Near Lister's Corner. State Road 1103. Beyond Union United Methodist Church. Significance - Here rests the beloved Richard B. Creecy, Jr. the last of the Old Albemarle Schoolmasters. 54 19. Cartwright - Fletcher House Location - Below Weeksville, State Road 1104 (Sound Neck Road) Significance - Circa 1830. Ownership -Private. 20. Cartwright - Small - Madre House Location - Below Weeksville. State Road 1104 (Sound Neck Road) Significance - Circa 1840. Built by John Cartwright, Ownership - Private. 21, Old Kehukee Primitive Baptist Church Location - Below Weeksville, State Road 1104 (Sound Neck Road) Significance - Organized in 1790, the building was built in 1832 and has the original pews and pulpit stands. 22. Lowry Home Location - Below Weeksville, State Road 1104 (Sound Neck Road) Significance - The west wing of the Lowry House was built about 1825. The old doors, are made in the form of a cross. and the upstairs has the original floors and doors with their unusual hinges and locks. 23. Freshwater House Location - Below Weeksville. Harvey Mill Road Significance - Circa 1830 by Thaddeus Freshwater, Ownership - Private 24. Salem Baptist Church Location - Below, Weeksville, State Road 1102 Significane - Organized in 1790, Salem Missionary Baptist Church was erected in 1803 and was constructed by using timber from the original church. 25. New and Old Weeksville Location - Weeksville, These two hamlets. merge at the head of the New Begun Creek. Significance - Old Weeksville, the western section, was called New Begun Village and was settled by the Quakers as early as 1670, Weeksville was named for the James Elliott Weeks family, following the Civil War. 26. Site of the Oldest Land Deed in North Carolina - Monument Location - Weeksville, On the grounds of Weeksville Elementary School. Significance - The Deed dates September 26, 1660,from Indian King kiscutanewh for Pasquotank property. 55 -------- - ----- 27. St John's Episcopal Church Location - Weeksville. Signifi7ance - SI. 1880. Country Gothic Revival church with a turreted bay. The church was deconsecrated in 1929, and the stained glass windows were moved to Christ Church, Elizabeth City. 0 Ownership - Private, (Building is in very poor condition) 28. Griffin Perry - Markham - Small House Location Weeksville. State Road 1116. Significance - Circa 1750. Built by James Griffin, who later partiTi-pated in the Revolutionary War. This house contains several beautiful pieces of antique furniture. "Floor to ceiling bubble glass windows" grace the living room. 29. New Begun United Methodist Church Location - Weeksville. State Road 1100. SigniMTance - Organized circa 1790. The present building was erected in M-7.0ne 'of the orginal lamps has been electrified and can be seen hanging in the vestibule of the church. The old Slave Gallery still exists. Also, in the vestibule is the Old Communion Set, including the Silver Chalices, the wine pot and bread trays. 0 30. Davis - Brothers Sherlock - Berry House Location - Weeksville. -State Road 1100. SignifiFance - 1840. It has considerable local history, including a murder over a trifle, to-wit, argument over the county precinct 0 registration books, There are "floor to ceiling"windows in the living room, ..31. Former Naval Air Facility (Westinghouse Electric Company) Location - Near Weeksville, NC 168, Significance - A blimp base in World War II, the buildinga are the 4-0 largest wooden hangers in the world, standing over 20 0 feet high. 32, Broomfield, First Courthouse Site (.IXL Furniture Company) Location - Broomf14--d. On New Begun Creek, N.C. 168 SignifiFance - Ci-ca 1718, The site of the first court house built in Pa@quotank County, 33. U. S. Coast Guard Air Base Location - Below Elizabeth,City, Significance - August, 1940. The largest Coast Guard aviation complex e -world, By it served as a training base for A=7 and in th Navy personnel and provided a coastal patrol, In 1966, it assumed the responsibilities of air station in Argentina, Newfoundland, end Bermuda, The primary mission today is search and rescue with an equal amount of activity in the area of logistics, presently operating eight C-130 Hercules- transports and three HH-52A amphibious helicopters, Other missions include participation in the International Ice Patrol, oil pollution patrols, and aids to Navigation monitcring flights, a facility which is the only one of its kind in the Coast Guard. 34. Hollowell House (Bayside Plantation) Location - Weeksville vicinity. N.C. 168. Sign[Ti-cance - SI. Circa 1856. Two-story frame Federal house with shed porch. The first soybeans in the United States were grown here, brought over from Japan. 35. John Evans House Location - Newland. Ti-gnificance - Circa 1840. Large, two-story frame house with steep gable roof and exterior end chimneys. Double hip-roofed porch has bracketed posts. Ownership - Private, 36, Grey - Harris House Location - Newland. SignI-Mance - Circa 1820, Two-story frame Federal house with gable roof, a pair of chimneys on the. left exterior end and a shed porch. Ownership - Private, 37. Hughes - Etheridge House Location - Newland. Significance - Circa 1840, Two-story frame house, five bays- wide with shed porch. Ownership - Private. 38. Temple-Eason House Location - Newland. Si Tirc-ance - Circa 1840. Two-story frame Federal house with exterior end chimneys' gable roof, and shed porch. The left wing of the house is- quite long in proportion to the main section of the house, Ownership - Private, 39, Nancy White Cottage Location - Newland. SignLficance - Circa 1840, Coastal cottage with shed room on left front end of porch. Ownership - Private, 40. White - Jackson - Carver House Location - Newland. Si L'ficance - Circa 1850, Large two-story frame house with a pair of chimneys on the pedimented end of the house, with a windowbetween the chimney stacks in the pediment. The hip-roofed porch is a graceful feature of the four-bay house. Ownership - Private. 57 41. Williams - Davis House Location - Newland Sign[Mance - Circa 1840. Two-story frame Federal house with gable roof and exterior end chimney. Shed porches -on three sides. The front porch has bracketed posts that give an arched effect. Ownership - Private. 42. Nixon Williams House Location - Newland. Si [Mcance - Circa 1830. One-and-one-half story coastal cottage with gable roof and dormers and exterior end chimneys. Ownership - Private.. 43. Museum of the Albemarle Location - U.S. 17 SW of Elizabeth City, Significance - Established in May, 1967, to house historical relies, 44. Eason House Location - U.S. 17 near Perquimans County Line, UirFiffifeance - Circa 1835. Two-story frame Federal house with shed porch and archaic exterior end chimneys. Ownership - Private, 45, Bright House Location - Okisco. Significance - SI. Circa 1850, Two-story house with exterior end chimney and shed addition. Contemporary barn. Ownership - Private, 46, Munden House Location - Okisco. SignLTI-cance - SI. Circa 1850, Two-story frame house with shed additions.. exterior end chimneys and a, gable roof extending over a double porch. Ownership - Private. 47. Casine Wood House Location - Okisco, SignL=cance - ST Circa 1830, Coastal cottage with exterior end chi=eys and gable roof extending over porch, Ownership - Private, Sources: "An Appraisal of Potential for Outdoor Recreation," Soil Conservation Service, Pasquotank County, North Carolina,, September 1972. Land Use Study of Pasquotank, North Carolina, by John Mcaarrity, Department of Natural and Economic Resources, Washington,, N.C. 58 Museum of the Albemarle, Tour Guide Booklet. Elizabeth City, North Carolina Pasquotank County List from the State Plan for Historic Preser- vation, 1974. State of North Carolina, Department of Cultural Resources, Archives and History, Raleigh, N.C. Dr. Ed Hendricks, Visiting Director, Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City, North Carolina of State Ttterest 59 COASTAL ZONE ENTER MFORMATION C 3 6668 14101 2346