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2, INTRODUCTION Nearly 30% of th, built prior to 19, COASTAL ZONE aging housing s 10151, This land use plan (sketch level), funded by a below. VANQUIERE grant from N.C. Department of Natural Resources INFORMATION CENTER and Community Development, administered by the Division of Coastal Manageinent, to assist the Town in complying with the Coastal Area Manage- ment Act (CAMA), represents the first attempt at developing such a plan for the Town of Vandemere. The. Plan is intended to assess Table 2: Vandemex existing trends and conditions, develop methods Structux of public participation, map existing land Town uses, and set forth policies and implementation Total strategies- based upon identified issues, con- No. straints, and needs for the Town of Vandemere! Year Units of 1979 to 3/80 4 1975 to 1978 8 EXISTING CONDITIONS 1970 to 1974 16 1960 to 1969 24 VANDEMERE 1950 to 1959 27 A. Population 1940 to 1949 is 1939 or vandemere is located in mostly rural earlier 41 Pamlico County. (See,Map 1.) The Town's population has historically been, and 135 1987 remains, relatively small. The population declined between the 1970 and 1980 U.S. Source: N. C. Sta Census, but is showing slight signs of Budget ar growth according to 1985 estimates. by the LAND USE PLAN North Carolina State Data center. UPDATE Table 1: Population of Vandemere and C. Economy mERCE. NOAA Pamlico County, 1970, 1980, and The Town of Vand DEP TMENT OF COM 1985 years and older those in the labc COASTAL Pamlico employed in manuf Year Vandemere % Change County % change trade (17 3 %) ; o Sketch Level fisheries, and i 234 SCO 1970 379 9,647 Notice the follow HARL 1980 335 -11.6% 10,398 9.8% 1985 337 6.0% 10,976 5.6% 1995 341 1.2% 11,915 8.6% [email protected] of CSC Library Source: N. C State Data Center, office of Budge and management; Talbert, Cox & Associates, Inc. Local Adoption Date: TENNESSEE April 25, 1988 Pamlico County's overall population trend is one of significant growth. However, the Town of vandemere does not appear to be sharing in that growth. The Town did grow by .6% from 1980 to 1985, as noted by the State Data Center, representing an annual CRC Certification Date: average increase of only .12%. At this same rate, Vandemere's population would change by only four persons by 1995, i.e., May 27, 1988 from 337 to 341. However, many factors could occur which could accelerate that 6 E 0 R G I A growth. The expansion of water service, the addition of sewer service, or the HD development of more subdivisions are exam-, 211 pies of such factors. Scale In miles 0 25 50 75 100 N8 T686 B. Housing '1988 According to the 1980 U.S. Census, the Town LOCATION IV of vandemere has 135 year-round dwelling units, 12 of which were vacant (8.9%). include: B. Rural ervices, and The "rural" class provides for agriculture, ,commodate the forest management, mineral extraction, and other growth antici- low-intensity uses on large sites, including isdiction over, residences where urban services are not required and where natural resources will not be unduly impaired. These are lands identified as appro- @ason must: priate locations for resources management and allied uses: land with high potential for agri- rved by water, culture, forestry, or mineral extraction; lands F gin services, with one or more limitations that would make development costly and hazardous; and lands con- 307 @vere taining irreplaceable, limited, or significant physical @lopment. natural, recreational, or scenic resources.not otherwise classified. The forested areas in the include: east and northeast sections of Vandemere appear to fit this category. r agriculture, ction, or land C. Conservation rural areas ly for these The third CAMA land classification considered available; relevant to Vandemere is "conservation." The Lopment might ..conservation" class provides for efiective ersible damage long-term management of significant limited or .al, cultural, irreplaceable areas. This management may be --- --- es; or needed because of its natural, cultural, re -cre- .opment might ational, productive, or scenic values. This .-al systems or class should be limited to lands that contain: local concern; major wetlands; essentially undeveloped shore- lands that are unique, fragile, or hazardous for iill result in development; necessary wildlife habitat or areas property from that have a high probability for providing .ng land uses, necessary habitat conditions; publicly-owned reas. water supply watersheds and aquifers; and forestlands that are undeveloped and will remain will be clas- undeveloped for commercial purposes. Also, by 00AD 1h centralized definition, all Areas of Environmental Concern ,er is expected must be classified "conservation". in Vande- J@,C5 mere, however, the incidence of statutorily defined areas of Environmental Concern is s where public limited primarily to estuarine waters and estu- red to provide arine shorelines, with the potential for the ith long-range occurrence of wetlands. These areas should be ter and sewer classified "conservation." 'N "transition" D. other Classifications iese services. Eied as Devel- nship between 1. Developed: The developed class of land e those lands use provides for continued intensive devel- -73 The Coastal opment and redevelopment of existing cities. clarified this Within Vandemere, none of the area within the Town corporate limits complies with the above definition. Even with possible access ;ses should be to water and/or sewer services during the ideration by a planning period, it is still unlikely that c.ensive urban mudh of this undeveloped area could be :es. The area developed during the period covered by this letailed local plan (1986-1996). planning will tures on proj- 2. Community: The "community" classifica- Dpment (water, tion provides for clustered land uses to @tc.) will be meet housing, shopping, employment, and pub- e "transition- lic service needs within the rural areas of LEGEND RI VER re's corporate a county. There are no areas which will be tralized water classified "community" within Vandemere's 7OWN LIMIrs planning peri- jurisdiction. 0 S"L E 330' Lands classified "transition" 1 lands currently having url LAND CLASSIFICATION 2 '. other lands necessary t urban population and econc SYSTEM pated within the planning the next ten years. Lands classified for the latte The purpose of the land classification system is to a. be served or be readi- provide a uniform way of looking at how the use of sewer, and other land interacts with environmentally sensitive areas including streets, anc and with the development needs of a particular b. be generally free o locality. It is not a strict regulatory device in limitations for urban the sense of a zoning ordinance or zoning map. it represents a tool to aid in understanding the rela- The "transition" class should tionships between various land use categories and how these r1elationships help shape local policy. a. lands of high potenti@ Particular attention is focused on the intensity at forestry, or mineral E which land is used and the level of services needed falling within exter to support that intensity. The regulations for the being managed commei Coastal Area management Act state: uses, when other landE b. lands where urban ( "The land classification system provides a result in major or i framework to be used by local government to to important enviror identify the future use of all lands in each scientific, or scenic county. The designation of land classes allows C. land where urban e the local government to illustrate their policy result in damage to statements as to where and to what density they processes of more tt want growth to occur, and where they want to and conserve natural and cultural resources by d. lands where developme guiding growth." (7B.0204) (a) undue risk to life natural hazards or e- The five land classifications, along with a land e.g., frequently flooc classification map, are therefore intended to serve as a visual representation of the policies stated in most of the land area in Vande the preceding discussion. The map depicting these sified "transitional', even , classifications must be as flexible as the policies water is already provided, and that guide them. (See Land Classification Map, Map during the planning period. 2.) Transitional lands arethose only three of the Coastal Resources Commissions' investment decisions will be r five land classifications will be relevant to the the necessary urban services. land development policies of the Town of Vandemere. planned improvements in bott Vandemere, like many other municipalities within services, the areas classi coastal counties, has direct connection to estuarine should have accessibility t? waters and estuarine shorelines. There is also the Although no lands will be cl,@ possibility of coastal wetlands and significant oped in Vandemere, the rel flood prone areas. The presence of any other "developed" and "transition" "environmentally sensitive" areas in Vandemere is important areas to closely mor unlikely. Therefore, the three land classification Resources Commission has furt categories presented here relate to a small, water- relationship as described belc oriented municipality. They are identified and described below. The Developed and Transition the only lands under active A. Transition county or municipality for development. requiring urban s, Transition land is classified as those lands within these classes is whe providing for future intensive urban development land use and public investm within the ensuing ten years on lands that are occur. State and federal exp most suitable and that will be scheduled for ects associated with urban d provision of necessary public utilities and ser- sewer, urban street systems vices. They may also provide for additional guided to these areas. Most c growth when additional lands in the developed al" lands in the Town of Van class are not available or when they are severe- limits should have access to ly limited for development. and/or sewer systems during od. ::cupied dwellings were Table 3: Employed Persons of Vandermere by indicating a seriously Industry Type Notice Table 2, of of Those in Employed Labor Industry Persons Force, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining 22 17.3% Construction 8 6.3% ousing Units by Year Manufacturing uilt Nondurable Goods 33 26.0% .Durable Goods 2 1.6% % of Transportation 3 2.4% of occupied Total Communication, other otal Units occupied Public Utilities 5 4.0% Retail Trade 10 7.9% 3.0% 2 1.6% Wholesale Trade 22 17.3% 6.0% 8 6.5% Finance, In:urance & 1.9% 16 13.0% Real Estat 5 4.0% 7.8% 21 17.1% Business and Repair 0.0% 25 20.3% P:ervices 0 0% 1.1% 15 12.2% rsonal, Entertainment, 0.2% 36 29.3% and Recreation Services 3 2.4% Professional and Related Services 123 Health Services 2 1.6% Data Center, office of Education Services 4 3.1% Other Professional anagement and Related Services 0 0% Public Administration 8 6.1% Source: N. C. State Data Center, office of Budget and Management re has 127 persons 16 most of Vandemere's residents are employed the labor force. Of in nearby communities, i.e., New Bern, orce, the majority are Havelock, Cherry Point. Some commercial uring (26%); wholesale fishing and seafood processing businesses gricultural, forestry, are based in the Town. The Town'S tax rate .ng industry (17.3%). is $.20 per $100.00 real property valua- Table 3. tion. VIRGINIA ---- ------ ...... I-J __4 1 _7,17-7 t. TOWN OF VANDEMERE (PAMLICO COUNTY) SOUTH CAROLINA 5JIN17 NMOJ ON3937 14 V9 4 i "A 040 iwk m T 4:4, @Yll,i, 'r 4S y LM WQ N'Pi ,,Goo .00 poo such resources in Vandemere. However, at the turn of the century, Vandemere was the trade lized water system, it center of Pamlico County as,a locally important which inhibits devel- shipping and receiving point.. Both the old @er, is expected to be depot and the old jail are still standing and period. are considered locally significant cultural resources which need protection. recognizes the need ion and expansion of 5. Commercial Fore y: There are no significant --der to attract devel- forfittrry activities occurring in Vandemere, because of a lack of commercial quality timber. 6. Mining: There are no mining activities in -iually seek to expand Vandemere. ,@rvice as needed, and ent with the Bay River 7. @ishintgand S rrtvsiF'.shing_: Both of these are .,.por nt a@q t t@ Authority with the @e. within and around sewer service to the Vandemere. The Town definitely supports main- tenance and . expansion of both commercial and sports fishing in the area. 8. Industrial Impacts on Public Resources: -Although there are no-heavy industrial -uses Iri Vandemere presently, the Town would not like to e the viability of the see its natural resources adversely affected by location, i.e., bor- such industrial impacts. 9. 1 recognizes and sup- flanerg Faci=dSitjU: The siting of such ciffiies be permissible, provided all led water access and applicable environmental regulations can be udy. met. 10. Commitment to State and Federal Programs: vandemere is very receptive to state and feder- Dr an FY 88 CAMA Plan- al programs, such as transportation, bridge Grant to prepare a maintenance and improvements, erosion control, and waterfront park channel maintenance, and other projects which enhance or improve the Town's facilities. ,Iln*s, 78) HURRICANE MITIGATION, POST-DISASTER RECOVERY POLICIES ired Industries: Com- -ulture have been the Vandemere, because of its small size and lack of Dmic activities in local law enforcement officers or full-time manage- would like to see ment staff, will abide by the emergency management i are related to these policies and procedures of Pamlico County in the .clude seafood, aqua- event of a hurricane or major storm. The Mayor will :al processing, but be -the principal liaison of communications between and federal environ- the County and the Town. ,let. ns ity of Residential guld like to maintain SUMMARY !-family residential The most desirable The issues, policy statements, and implementation I already cleared and strategies identified herein should aid the Town of nically accessible to Vandemere Board of Commissioners in the development when they are devel- of an ongoing planning program. Adherence to these policies will minimize arbitrary planning decisions. The Town currently In addition, the implementation strategies identi- fied potential approaches to successfully meet the Ly, the Town supports needs and demands of future Town growth. implement- .as, recognizing such ation of the policies will depend completely upon itive economic poten- the cooperation of the Vandemere Board of Commis- ided all applicabld sioners, the Planning Board (when established) , and can be met. The Town most importantly, the residents of Vandemere. .ice of floating homes !e it lacks facilities and Archaeol .ogical TOWN OF VANDEMERE ,ith -the N.C. Depart- Land Use Plan Update urces, Division of icated fhere were no Agree No DiS- Disagree Strongly Aigree opinion agree Strongly Vandemere should have full-time police protection 19% 14% 9.5% 48% 9.5% (-l) Vandemere should establish its own rescue squad unit 24% 14% 10% 48% 4% (-l) I would be willing to work as a volunteer rescue squad marber 10% 0% 20% 55% 15% (-2) 1 support the idea of keeping the Town ordinances updated 38% 48% 4% 10% 0% (-l) The Town should establish subdivision regulations 42% 26% 21% 11% 0% (-3) The Town should consider applying for grants for water/sewer,systan 60% 25% 5% 5% 5% (-2) The Town should establish a Plan- ning Board to reccmTend orderly growth plans 45% 35% 10% 10% 0% (-2) I would be willing to serve on a Planning Board 15% 20% 40% 20% 5% (-2) The Town should consider establish- ing a planning jurisdiction outside the Town limits 11% 6% 28% 33% 22% (-4) I would like to see an animal leash law in Vandemere 45% 18% 14% 18% 5% I would like to see a waterfront park developed in Vandemere 24% 43% 14% 9.5% 9.5% (-l) I would be willing to pay more taxes for the following: 14ore recreation facilities 6% 6% 13% 50% 25% (4) Fire Department 78-% !7% 5% 2T% 2% (-4) Rescue Squad 18-% _6% 6% T7% T3% (-5) Police Deparbient IN _1T% M T8% 18% (-4) Water System _T T3-% M 72% 4r% % (-5) Sewer System MR -117% 5% T8_% _0% (-4) Street Improvements i-7% TO 0% T4_% _5% (-5) Drainage Improvements -C8-% '@ _4% _4% NT _0% (-l) Public Garbage Collection 2-8% T2-% 6% 335- 17% (-4) Animal Impouiximent '35-% --177% 1-2% T4 % 12% (-5) others (specify) 6. Please discuss briefly any land use related issues not reflected above which you consider important to the future development of Vandemere. D. Land Use face v appear@ The Town of Vandemere is a small fishing cerns. and farming village, surrounded on three there sides by water, i.e., Vandemere Creek, Bay standi- River, and Smith Creek. Most of the land area in the Town limits is either forested 5. Trans or cleared for agricultural purposes. The street., largest "developed" use is residential, ever, with significant amounts of private recrea- away f- tional areas (camps) in the Town. Commer- are eii cial activities consist of several conven- current ience stores and seafood processing con-, street cerns. The land use trends in Vandemere have not been very dynamic. However, The on because of the water orientation, the N.C. r presence of centralized water, and the pro- and coi posed development of sewer service, the Town has the potential to develop more 6. Police, residential uses.' There are no industries does n( currently in Vandemere. (See Map 2.) relies Departr E. Natural and Cultural Resources Fire p, of Vanc Among the important natural resources in which Vandemere are its adjacent waters and the housed forest areas which contain wildlife habi- tats. No significant cultural resources The To@ have been discovered in Vandemere, Squad according to state Cultural Resource offi- County7 cials. Baybor( 7. Medici direct F. community Facilities Residei Clinic 1. Water System: While the Town of Baybor( Vandemere does not have a municipal provid( water system, water is provided to away. nearly all residents of the Town by the Pamlico County water system. However, 8. School currently, residents of the East Griggs Vandem( Road area do not have centralized school water, but utilize private wells. In away. the past, there have been reports of problems with these wells. 9. Recrea has ve 2. Sewage Disposal: The Town current- ties, ly has no municipal sewer system, and court i private septic tanks provide for the is als! removal of sewage. However, several ground years ago, the Bay River Metropolitan there i Sewer Authority was formed with the aim waterfi of providing sewer service to the Town. Pamlico County municipalities of vertin( Alliance, Bayboro, stonewall, Mesic, librar.' and Vandemere. In 1986,- bond refer- endums were successfully passed, and the system is to begin construction in 1988. The system is expected to be complete in 1989, and is to be acces- sible to all residents in the Town. PUBLIC PARTICIPAT; The addition of centralized sewer to Vandemere may spur more growth for the Town. Intrinsic in ai the need for p 3. Solid Waste Disposal: Solid waste sions with the collection is provided by the Town once sioners, it wat per week for residences and businesses. tion In the f@ The refuse is eventually hauled to the questionnaire % Pamlico County landfill. the public. V. all households 4. Drainage: Vandemere has a low, distributed, t flat topography, and is bordered by sample question water on almost three sides, those bodies of water being Vandemere Creek, The results fr( Smith Creek, and Bay River. Conse- some issues, tr quently, there is poor removal of sur- icy statements 7-- -YANDEMERE CREEK- LEGEND TRANSITION RURAL COiNSERVATION TO WN (10)F V, 6 WE A 1ERE PAmuco couNry, NORrH CAROLINA LAND CLASSIFICATION MAP, 1987 MAP 3 RR604RCO 8Y: 2'Al 8FR7, COW a ASSOCYA77ES FE-MORY, IL7@ TOWN OF VANDEMERE NORTH CAROLINA 1987 LAND USE PLAN UPDATE DATE DUE Tal b, nc. GAYLORDINO. 2333 1 PRINTED IN U.S.A. The preparation of this document was financed in part througW a grant provided by the North Carolina coastal managemeni Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone M qam*ot Act of 1972, as amended, w=h is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. -11 3 6668 14108 7090 J