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                     Town. of Minnesott Beach
                                     Land Use Plan,
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                                 Developed and Adopted by the Planning Board and
                                    Town Council of the Town of Minnesott Beach

        .0                             Locally Adopted on May 12, 1987

                                       CRC Certified on June 5, 1987
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                 Otis Peele                                                               John Anthes
                   Mayor                                                           Planning Board Chairman

                                                     prepared by:
                                             Dick Brockett, Senior Planner
                                                   Rich Hall, Intern
                                               Wanda Roberson, Typist
                                 East Carolina University Regional Development Institute
                                                    Willis Building
                                                   Greenville, N.C.

         The preparation of this report was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal
         Managment Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended,
         which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and
         Atmospheric Administration.

                                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                                                                      PAGE NO.

                       PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        vii

                       EXECUTIVE SUnv1ARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     viii

                       SECTION ONE: COMMUNITY PROFILE AND DESCRIPTION    . . . . . .       1

                       A. POPULATION AND SETTING    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        1

                           1. General Description   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        1

                           2. Permanent Population    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        3

                           3. Seasonal Population   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        7

                       B.  PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        7

                           1. General Description   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        7

                           2. Soils and Slope   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        7

                           3. Vegetation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         8

                           4. Mineral Resources   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        8

                       C.  COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        8

                           1.  General Description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        8

                           2.  Convercial Land Use  . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .       9

                           3.  Residential Land Use   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        9

                           4.  Tburism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         9

                           5.  Local Employment   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       10

                           6.  Existing Land Use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       11

                           7.  Existing Land Use Cznpatibility   . . . . . . . . . .      11

                           8.  Changes in Land Use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       13

                           9.  Unplanned Develogrient Potential  . . . . . . . . . .      13

                           10. Areas of Enviromental Concern     . . . . . . . . . .      14

                                                 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)

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                          D. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRA=S       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          16

                          E. MAN-MADE HAZARDS     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           21

                          F. ESTIMATED CITIZEN DEMAND/SATISFACTION       . . . . . . . . ..       21

                          SECTION TWO: PLANNING PROCESS       . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         25

                          A. PLAN FORMULATION     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           25

                               1. Overview    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           25

                               2.  Local Input  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           25

                               3.  Issue Identification     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         27

                               4. Intergovernmental Cooperation      . . . . . . . . . . .        28

                               5.  Current plans, Management Tools,      and Policies  . . .      30

                          B. EXISTING POLICIES REVIEW       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         30

                          SECTION THREE: POLICY FORMULATION       . . . . . . . . . . . .         37

                          OVERVIEW  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             37

                          A. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICIES        . . . . . . . . .        37

                               1. Areas of Environmental Concern       . . . . . . . . . .        37

                               2. Development in Areas with Land Constraints (Hazards
                                      or Fragile Characteristics)      . . . . . . . . . .        42

                               3. Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post-Disaster Recovery and
                                      Evacuation Plan Needs     . . . . . . . . . . . . .         49

                          B.   RESOURCE PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT      . . . . . . . . . .        49

                               1. Agriculture   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           49

                               2.  Convercial Forestry   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          49

                               3.  Mining Resource Areas    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         49

                               4.  Conrercial and Recreational Fisheries      . . . . . . .       49

                               5.  off-Road Vehicles   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          49

                               6.  Residential and Comnercial Land Development       . . . .      49

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                                              TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)

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                        C. ECONOMIC AND COMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT      . . . . . . . . . .       50

                            1. Desired Land Develogrent/Redevelopment       . . . . . .      50

                            2.   Lccal CmuLitment to Service Provisions     . . . . . .      51

                            3.   Beach and Waterfront Access   . . . . . . . . . . . .       54

                            4.   Floating Marina/Development Homes   . . . . . . . . .       55

                            5.   Cam-Litment to State and Federal Programs    . . . . .      55

                        D.  CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION    . . . . . . . . . . . .       56

                        E.  STOR4 HAZARD MITIGATION, POST DISASTER RECOVERY,      AND
                                EVACUATION PLANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         57

                            1. Discussion    . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         57

                            2. Storm HAzard Mitigation Policies      . . . . . . . . .       58

                            3. Hurricane Evacuation Plan    . . . . . . . ... . . . .        59

                        CONCLUSION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          63

                        SECTION FOUR: 1AND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM     . . . . . . . . .       64

                        A. OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        64

                        B.  DESCRIPTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         64

                        C.  CATEGORIES   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         64

                            1. Developed   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         64

                            2.   Transition  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         65

                            3.   Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         67

                            4.   Rural   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         67

                            5.   conservation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         69

                        D. POLICIES RELATED    TO LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM    . . . .      69

                            1. Ccmmmity    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         69

                            2. Transition    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         70

                                            TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)

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                            3. Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     70

                            4. Developed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     70

                            5. Rural  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     70

                       SECTION FIVE: POLICY SYNOPSIS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     72

                       A. OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     72

                       B. LISTING AND ALTERNATIVES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     72

                       APPENDIX

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                                               LISTING OF MAPS/GRAPHICS

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                       MAP/GRAPHIC 1 - LOCATION MAP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         2

                       MAP/GRAPHIC 2 - POPULATION PR0=ION       . . . . . . . . . .        5

                       MAP/GRAPHIC 3 - EXISTING LAND USE    . . . . . . . . . . . .      12

                       MAP/GRAPHIC 4 - AREAS OF ENVIPaZENTAL CONCERN    . . . . . .      39

                       MAP/GRAPHIC 5 - HAZARDS/CONSTRAINTS    . . . . . . . . . . .      44

                       MAP/GRAPHIC 6 - FLOOD HAZARD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       45

                       MAP/GRAPHIC 7 - LAND CLASSIFICATION    . . . . . . . . . . .      71

                       MAP/GRAPHIC 7a - EXISTING ZONING   . . . . . . . . . . . . .      68

                                                LISTING OF EXHIBITS

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                       EXHIBIT 1 - Population Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . .       4

                       E)MBIT 2 - Population Breakdown   . . . . . . . . . . . . .       6

                       EXHIBIT 3 - Water Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       6

                       EXHIBIT 4 - Residential Land Use  . . . . . . . . . . . . .       9

                       EXHIBIT 5 - soil Types  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      20

                       EXHIBIT 6 - Crosstabulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      22

                       EXHIBIT 7 - Planning Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      26

                       EXHIBIT 8 - 1980 Local Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      34

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                                                    PPEFACE

                         The following document was developed pursuant to the format suggested

                    by the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission. The data, background

                    information, and referenced documents were developed based upon the

                    guidelines spelled out in Subchapter 7B of the North Carolina Administra-

                    tive Code. Other information used in the developTrent of the plan was

                    generated during the planning process itself through personal interviews,

                    the community survey instrument, and the previous land use plan.

                         The final determinations of this plan were subject to close scrutiny

                    by the planners, local planning board, local officials, and interested

                    citizens. It represents the most logical and realistic approach to the

                    local issues, problems, and opportunities of the Town of Minnesott Beach.

                         It is felt the document provides a firm foundation for the pursuit

                    of environmental integrity and the realization of the best developed

                    community possible.

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                                               EXECUTIVE SLMVMRY

                         The Town of Minnesott Beach is continuing to maintain its character

                    as an attractive, retirement-oriented community on the banks of the Neuse

                    River. Though a relatively young municipality, the town has taken quick

                    steps to equip itself with land management tools that will ensure a certain

                    quality of development blended with environmental integrity.

                         During the past five years, the town has experienced moderate growth

                    with residential development--multi-family and single-family dwelling--

                    constituting the majority of the growth. The construction and expansion

                    of the local marina has been the only significant cam-ercial development

                    over this period of time.

                         Minnesott Beach is unique in that the town has fewer, severe physical

                    constraints than the surrounding areas of Pan-Llico County. An appealing

                    location, higher elevation, and comparatively good soils all contribute

                    to this enviable situation. Though these attributes are welcomed, they

                    also necessitate that proper controls be in place to acccmTK)date the

                    inevitable, continued development of properties.

                         The town continues to be faced with a small population base, a

                    small tax base, and a remote location. Each of these contribute to a

                    limited amount of urban services being offered by the municipality.

                    Beyond a centralized water system, garbage and trash collection, and road

                    maintenance, the town does not provide urban services. The town will

                    continue to work toward amenable solutions to correct these deficiencies

                    through cooperation with the County and nearby communities/service

                    districts. The town has sought within this plan to identify certain steps

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                  toward potential solutions which will gradually service local needs and

                  yet not be fiscally unfeasible for its limited resources.

                       on the other hand, the town will not relinguish its conmitnent to

                  develop as a single-family residential ccnuunity despite the obvious tax

                  revenue advantages that could be attained through other types of develop-

                  mnt. The emphasis on quality, envirornentally-sensitive development

                  will continue to be sought through the developmnt and inplermntation of

                  available codes and ordinances.

                       The pace of developTent during the next five years is expected to be

                  consistent with the past five years. Although some acceleration may take

                  place as inland shoreline areas become increasingly attractive to the

                  expanding number of retirement age citizens. Because of past and present

                  planning efforts, the small municipality of Minnesott Beach has the "basics"

                  to plan and protect its inTrediate future. Furtherrmre, the town has

                  demonstrated a willing attitude to take new actions during the planning

                  period to ensure its role as a responsible local government.

                                                ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

                        The 1986 Land Use Plan Update of the Town of Minnesott Beach was

                   a cooperative effort that enabled a workable, useful planning document

                   to be developed. The author would like to acknowledge the assistance

                   of the following citizens for their input, interest, and devotion of

                   tine in this plan's preparation.

                             Ottis Peele, Mayor, Town of Minnesott Beach
                             John Anthes, Chairman, Minnesott Beach Planning Board
                             Allen Shepard, member, Town of Minnesott Beach
                             Zeb J&nes, member, Town of Minnesott Beach
                             Thomas Kinney, member, Town of Minnesott Beach
                             Herbert Willis, member, Town of Minnesott Beach
                             Connie Kinney, Tbwn Clerk, Tbwn of Minnesott Beach

                                            SECTION ONE

                                  COMMTY AND PROFILE DESCRIPTION

                     SECTION ONE: COMM(MITY PROFILE AND DESCRIPTION

                     A. POPULATION AND SETTING

                         1. General Description

                                 Minnesott Beach is located in Pamlico County at the

                     southern-most point (see next page). The community is located along

                     the Neuse River as it flows toward the Pamlico Sound. The incorporation

                     of the town is relatively recent (1973) but has been the location for

                     seasonal hones, sunmer visitors, and recreational enjoyment for several

                     decades. The town consists of approximately 980 acres of land.

                                 Today, the ccumunity is becoming the home of more permanent

                     residents and is the site of many speculative lots for second homes or

                     permanent residences. The development taking place has been primarily

                     limited to residential development or its associated recreational develop-

                     ment (i.e. Marina, Golf Course). Limited conmercial development has

                     occur-red.

                                 Highway access to the town is by N.C. Highway 306 only. A

                     state-maintained ferry provides access from southern Craven County and

                     Carteret County areas.

                                 The town is atypical topographically for the coastal plain

                     of North Carolina. Due to.its location along a high sandy bank which

                     is correctly identified as the Suffolk scarp the town does exhibit some

                     topographical relief, especially along the creek tributaries feeding into

                     the Neuse River.

                                 The town is bordered by a large YMCA camp (Carp Seagull)

                     to the east, the town of Arapahoe to the north, and the Neuse River on

                     the south. The western border is unincorporated Pamlico County.

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                        2. Permanent Population

                                 The amount of permanent population residing in Minnesott

                    Beach has only been recorded once in the official federal census. Being

                    incorporated in 1973, previous counts included the entire enumeration

                    district (ED540U). The 1980 Census counted 171 persons as permanent

                    residents of Minnesott Beach. This figure contradicts the estimated

                    320 persons cited in the 1980 land use plan which was based upon the

                    following:
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                        139 occupied Units   X    2.3 Average Household Size       320 persons

                                 Based upon the available survey information, the average

                    household size (permanent and seasonal) is 2.5 persons. It is generally

                    felt the permanent household size in Minnesott Beach is not that high and

                    the number of permanent residences is not as high as the previous consultants

                    had estimated. The citizen survey indicates permanent household size to

                    be close to 2.11.

                                 Present housing surveys indicate a total of 106 permanent

                    housing units located within the town limits. Using the per household

                    figure calculated from the survey figures, a total of 224 permanent

                    residents are now estimated in the municipality. Using the previous factor

                    of 2.3 persons per household (1980 Land Use Plan), the figure is 244

                    persons. As one can see, such differences represent sizeable changes in

                    the population estimates from the 1980 Plan.

                                                    TABLE B

                        106 Permanent Housing Units   X    2.11 1986 Survey   = 224 persons
                                                                figure

                        106 Permanent Housing Units   X    2.3 1980 Household = 244 persons
                                                               factor
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                                      Both estimates are higher than the North Carolina Office

                       of State Budget and Managenent's 1984 estimate of 195 persons. Even

                       based upon those figures, Mixmesott Beach has had the highest growth

                       rate of the County's mmicipalities (14.0%) (See Exhibit 1).

                                             EXHIBIT 1: POPULATION PF<O=ION

                                                1970 Census     1980 Census    1984 Estimate     % Change

                            PAMLICO COUNTY            9,467         10,398           10,859         4.4
                                Alliance               577            616              647          5.0
                                Arapahoe               212            467              476          1.'9
                                Bayboro                665            759              771          1.6
                                Hollyville             ...            100              102          2.0
                                Mesic                  369            .390             400          2.6
                                Minnesott Beach          41           171              195         14.0
                                oriental               445            536              606         13.1
                                Stonewall              335            360              359         -0.3
                                Vanden-ere             379            335              333         -0.6

                                Source: N.C. Department    of Administration.

                                      Minnesott Beach has little in the way of historical census

                       data to base their projected population growth. Two projections (see

                       Map/Graphic 2 on page 5) are provided, one (Projection Line B) using the

                       two most recent census figures and one (Projection Line A) using the State

                       of North Carolina Office of Management and Budget's 1984 estimate. The latter

                       estimate is based upon four methods: constant proportion, partitioned change,

                       vital rates, and auto and truck registration. This percentage gain corres-

                       ponds directly with the increase in water customer tap-ons during the past

                       five years (See Exhibit 3).

                                      The accuracy of Projection A is assumed to be more dependable

                       due to the abnormal influences placed upon Projection B. These influences,

                       such as the incorporation, installation of water service, and the opening

                       of the major subdivision that comprises a majority of the town, represent

                       skewing effects. Based upon present information and the unknown influence

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                   of the popularity of water-related developa-ent, increased retiree

                   impact, and uncertain economic factors, an estimate between Projection

                   A and Projection B may be the most accurate for future planning purposes.

                   one fact that may be incorporated into this projection is that nearly

                   one-third (32.2%) of the seasonal residents and/or property owners in

                   the citizen survey responses plan to permanently move to Minnesott Beach

                   within the next 5 years. This represents 20 new households (18.9% household

                   increase).

                                 The ccniposition of the permanent population is 52.6% Female

                   and 47.4% Male with nearly 95% of the residents being white. The nedian

                   age figure (40.7 years) reflects the retirement age of the cam=ity. This

                   conpares with 29.6 years and 32.3 for North Carolina and Pamlico County,

                   respectively. Nearly 12% of the permanent population is 65 years or above.

                   No detailed age breakdown for municipalities under 2,500 persons is

                   available.

                                                     EXHIBIT 2

                                               POPUIATION BREAKDOWN

                        Total Persons       Male      % Male         Female     % Female
                             171              9_2      47.4            89         52.6

                                                    AGE GROUP

                        Under 5 years of age     18 years+     65 years+      Median
                              11/6.4%             133/77.8%      19/11.7%      40.7 years

                                                     EXHIBIT 3

                                                WATER CONNECTIONS

                   Year    Full-time    % Change-    Seasonal     % Change    Total     % Change

                   1981        88          N/A           32         N/A        120         N/A

                   1986       106         +20.5         34*         +6.3       140        +16.6

                   *Does not include seasonal trailers, mobile home spaces.

                   Source: Town of Minnesott Beach.

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                         3. Seasonal pMlation

                                  Wenty-four percent (24%) of the town's population

                    consider themselves seasonal residents based upon water custcmer

                    registration (See Exhibit 3). The survey results show approximately

                    14% of the household responses considered themselves seasonal residents

                    of Minnesott Beach. Such residents are primarily single family hcme-

                    ova,iers that retain second homes in Minnesott Beach.

                                  The current, available housing stock equals 182 units.

                    Using the overall per household figure of 2.5 generated by the citizen

                    survey, this represents a potential seasonal population of 455 persons.

                    Due to the lack of data for motel space, cottages, trailers, etc., this

                    estimate should be considered a minimum figure. This projected seasonal

                    increase places the potential population of Minnesott Beach at

                    least 103% higher than the permanent population.

                    B. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

                         1. General Description

                                  The town of Minnesott Beach is mostly typical of the small

                    towns located in Pamlico County and along the coast of North Carolina.

                    The topography is relatively flat despite the presence of the afore-

                    mentioned scarp (ridge) that exists. The soils have a sandy texture with

                    some clay content. The landscape is comprised mostly of pines; with some

                    oaks, maples, gums, dogwoods, and wax myrtles scattered throughout the

                    area.

                        2. Soils and Slope

                                  The most predominant soil type within the corporate limits

                    of Minnesott Beach is Alpin. Other major soil types which exist include

                    Baymeade and Conetoe. Each of the soil types have some degree of physical

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                  limitation on development and the proper functioning of septic tank

                  systems. Kenansville is the most adequate, but an=ts to less than

                  5% of the town's soil type materials. other suitable soils include

                  Conetoe and Baymeade. Overall, Minnesott Beach's soil types are

                  generally better than the remainder of Pamlico County.

                                As stated, the topography is relatively flat with slope

                  elevations ranging from I to 5 percent. Steep enbankments are encountered

                  along some portions of the shorelines of the Neuse River and Alligator

                  Gut.

                       3. Vegetation

                                The town of Minnesott Beach has generally been carved from

                  stands of pine trees that have stood on the gently-rolling sandy banks.

                  With scm hardwoods scattered throughout the area, the vegetative cover

                  has provided a nice conplement to the attractiveness of the Neuse River.

                                Sme aquatic plants exist along the estuarine shoreline

                  including cordgrass and spartina. A portion of this vegetation has been

                  artificially introduced by property owners to diminish the erosive effects

                  of wave action.

                       4. Mineral Resources

                                A major mineral resource that exists within the sedimentary

                  rock of Pamlico County and thus Minnesott Beach is phosphate. The likely

                  occurrence of such deposits is dictated by the level of sand content. In

                  the subsurfaces below Minnesott Beach a moderate concentration (50% to 75%

                  sand) occurs.

                                No othe r mineral resources are known to exist.

                  C. CC MMUNITY DESCRTPTION

                       1. General Description

                               -The character of Minnesott Beach has basically remained the

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                    same with residential development continuing to be the primary land use

                    (See Map/Graphic 3). Some change in the types of residential development

                    has taken place over the past five years as condcminiums/townhouses

                    have been built. These units are intended for full-time or seasonal

                    use by the owners. Otherwise, the additional units in the town have

                    been conventional single-family residences. The marina facility, cited

                    in the 1980 land use plan, has also been completed with some expansion.
                    The paragraplis below, along with Sections 5, 6, and 7, provide

                    additional details about present land use patterns.

                        2. Cbmmercial land Use

                                 Commercial development has not changed significantly in

                    the town. Development associated with marina improvements has constituted

                    the most significant change in the landscape of the tzwn. Commercial

                    development and activity in vicinity of the Highway 306 junction has

                    virtually remained the same since the previous land'use plan was written.

                        3. Residential Land Use (Housing)

                                 The following breakdown depicts the residential character

                    of Minnesott Beach.

                                                    EXHIBIT 4

                        Single Family Units    Multi-Family    Mobile Homes    Vacant
                               110                  19               46          N/A

                    Source: Rich Hall, Planning Intern, East Carolina University Regional
                            Development Institute.

                        4. Tourism

                                 No significant increase in tourist-related development of

                    services has been noted in Minnesott Beach over the planning period.

                                 The local marina complex and golf course cater to the second-

                    hcme and retired residents of the town. Supplemental tourist amenities

                    such as hotel/motel space and restaurants are limited in the immediate area.

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                  Most tourists using the existing ferry service do not spend time in

                  Minnesott Beach.

                                No strong local desire to attract these tourists was

                  expressed during the planning process.

                       5. Local Ehploywnt

                           a. Agricultural

                                No agricultural activities take place within the town

                  limits of Mirmesott Beach and no prime agricultural lands exist within

                  the town limits.

                           b. Cbmercial Forestry

                                No cam-ercial forestry operations exist within the town

                  limits of Minnesott Beach.

                           c. Conm-ercial Fishing/Recreational Fishing

                                Though camiercial fishing takes place off shore from

                  Minnesott Beach, no fishing operations originate out of the Town of

                  Minnesott Beach.

                                Recreational Fishing is limited in the municipality.

                           d. Peat Mining

                                No operations related to peat mining take place within

                  the town limits of Minnesott Beach. Nearest peat resource exists

                  approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Minnesott Beach. The presence

                  of resource does not directly affect the Town of Minnesott Reach.

                           e. Major Employment

                                Major employment within Minnesott Beach is associated

                  with the marina, Country Club and real estate interests, while major

                  employers outside the locality consist of the Cherry Point Marine Base

                  and Texas Gulf phosphate operation.

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                         6. Existing Land Use

                                 The town of Minnesott Beach has remained the same size

                    since the development of the 1980 Land Use Plan. The town's 980 acres

                    are still primarily undeveloped with the Minnesott Beach Golf and Country

                    Club being the largest amount of land use (203 acres) within the town

                    limits. The golf course itself takes up approximately 95% of the 203

                    acres with the Club House, parking lot, tennis court, and undeveloped

                    property comprising the balance.

                                 Nearly 250 residential lots remain plotted but undeveloped

                    while over 600 acres of the town is forested and unplotted vacant

                    pro@erty. Based upon the town's topographic features and zoning

                    requirements, it is estimated that total buildout of the town would

                    constitute approximately 580 lots. The existing land use map (See Map/

                    Graphic 3 on page 12) graphically depicts the present land use profile.

                                 In addition, the town surrounds nearly 100 unincorporated

                    acres bordering the Neuse River.

                        7. Existing Land Use Ccrrpatibility

                                 Due to the small size and the predominance of single-family

                    residences and the golf course, Minnesott Beach does not experience

                    significant conflicts between land uses. Generally, the land uses

                    are well separated where development has taken place.

                                 The State Ferry Dock operated by the North Carolina Department

                    of Transportation is located at the terminus of N.C. 306 at the eastern-

                    most point of the town. The dock itself and the traffic it generates is

                    not a source of complaints. There is ongoing concern surrounding the

                    contributing impact of the wave action along the surrounding shoreline

                    properties.

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                                  The golf course and the marina both are developed in such

                    a manner that blends well with the residential nature of the community.

                    The only related problem proves to be the inability to traverse the

                    town quickly due to the golf course splitting the town in half. Since

                    most services come from the north (i.e. fire, rescue) this does not

                    prove to be an insurmountable problem.

                                  The nearby YMCA camp, Czmp Seagull, is seasonal and blends

                    in well with the town. No complaints or problems were raised concerning

                    the camp.

                         8. Changes in Land Use

                                  Based upon the past, residential developrmnt will occur

                    at a relatively slow pace. The northwestern section of town is still

                    unplotted and remains a speculative area. An area off of Country Club

                    Drive West is still projected to be an artificial water body (lake)

                    with plotted single-family lots nearby. As of this writing, no action

                    has been undertaken or is anticipated in the near future.

                                  Since the 1980 Land Use Plan, the development of a marina

                    on the western side of the golf course has taken place. Development

                    associated with this improved water inlet is possible.

                                  Other changes include the development of multi-family

                    condominium units adjacent to N.C. 306 and the ferry dock site. This

                    site consists of 15 units with a second stage being planned. No other

                    significant changes in land use patterns has taken place.

                        9. Unplanned Development Potential

                                  As mentioned, Minnesott Beach has grown from an out-of-

                    the-way destination point for recreationers to a residential conymmity

                    with recreation amenities. Those older cottages and buildings of those

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                  by-gone days are reminders of the town's previous character.

                                Because the character of the town has changed and the

                  buildings are generally in disrepair, the older buildings are now seen

                  as "detractions" by some of the town's residents. Since no local

                  standards w-exe in effect at the time of construction, such problems

                  are inherent.

                                Through the process of incorporation and the impleTmntation

                  of a zoning ordinance, potential problems related to density and soil

                  suitability have been rectified. The existing residences and buildings

                  resulting from unplanned development practices represent a small portion

                  of the town's overall building stock. The zoning ordinance prevents

                  any change in these "nonconforming" uses and also limits the amount of

                  structural modification which is allowed to take place. Should the

                  structures further deteriorate to a poin t of constituting safety hazards

                  the local building code provisions of Pamlico County will be administered.

                      10. Areas of Environmental Concern

                                The types of Areas of Environnental Concern are designated

                  in Minnesott Beach. They include Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters,

                  Estuarine Shoreline, and Public Trust Waters. These areas are ones in

                  which the State of North Carolina regulates the approval of developnent

                  activities in"accordance with G.S. 113A-113b (Coastal Area Management

                  Act).

                           a. Coastal Wetlands

                                Coastal wetlands or marshlands are defined as any salt

                  marsh or other marsh subject to regular or occasional flooding by tides,

                  including wind tides (whether or not the tide waters reach the marshland

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                    areas through natural or artificial watercourses), provided this shall

                    not include hurricane or tropical storm tides. Coastal marshlands also

                    contain some specific marsh plant species.

                                    patches along Alligator Gut in Minnesott Beach

                                    Smith Gut

                             b. Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines

                                  The estuarine waters are those bodies of waters where

                    fresh inland and salty coastal waters mix. This mixture produces a

                    nutrient-rich habitat for aquatic plants, animals, and fish. The Neuse

                    PUver and the nearby Pamlico Sound are both examples of estuarine

                    waters.

                                  Estuarine shorelines are those non-ocean shorelines which

                    are especially vulnerable to erosion, flooding, or other adverse effects

                    of wind and water and are intimately connected to the estuary. This

                    area extends fran the man high water level or normal water level along

                    the estuaries, sounds, bays, and brackish waters for a distance of 75

                    feet landward.

                                  As an AEC, Estuarine shorelines, although characterized

                    as dry land, are considered a component of the estuarine system because

                    of the close association with the adjacent estuarine waters. Estuarine

                    waters and adjacent estuarine shorelines make up the most significant

                    components of the estuarine system in Minnesott Beach. The significance

                    of the estuarine system is that it is one of the most productive natural

                    environments of North Carolina. It mt only supports valuable ccmnercial

                    and sports fisheries, but is also utilized for cam-ercial navigation,

                    recreation and aesthetic purposes. Species dependent upon estuarines

                    include menhaden, shrimp, flounder, oysters, and crabs. These species

                    make up over 90 percent of the total value of North Carolina's comnexcial

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                  catch. These species must spend all or part of their life cycle in

                  the estuary. The preservation and protection of these areas are

                  vitally important. The estuarine waters and adjacent estuarine shorelines

                  ccoprise the entire southern boundary of M3.xmesott Beach.

                       -approximately 2.3 miles adjacent to the Neuse River

                       -Alligator Gut

                       -smith Gut

                           c. Public Trust Waters

                                Public trust waters are partially defined as all waters of

                  the Atlantic ocean and the lands thereunder from the man high water

                  mark to the seaward limit of state jurisdiction; all natural bodies of

                  water subject to measurable lunar tides and lands thereunder to the

                  mean high mark; all navigable natural bodies of water and lands thereunder

                  to the mean high water level or man water level, as the case may be.

                  In other words, public trust areas are waters and adjacent lands, the

                  use of which, benefits and belongs to the public.

                                  In Minnesott Beach, all of the waters previously
                                  listed as Estuarine waters.

                  D. DEVELOPI,= CONSTRAINTS

                                Constraints, both physical and man-made, represent the

                  limitations of growth potential placed upon the municipality.

                                The most significant constraint in Minnesott Beach is the

                  estuarine erosion area. This constraint threatens existing lands and

                  structures and clouds the future for other shoreline developmnt. Being

                  low in elevation and along the Neuse River, flood hazards are inherent

                  in certain locations.

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                                  Soil limitations, though cmmon throughout the region, are

                    not extremely severe for the low density development patterns in Minnesott

                    Beach. This is due largely in part to its location along the previously

                    mentioned Suffolk scarp.

                                  Each Area of Envirormental Concern (AEC's) located within

                    Minnesott Beach constitutes a natural constraint to local development

                    actions.

                                  Neither of the basic local services, the water system or

                    garbage collection service, stand as constraints. The lack of certain

                    comminity services (i.e. police, fire, wastewater treatment), could be

                    seen as deterrents to local development potential.

                             a. Estuarine erosion area

                                  The shoreline of Minnesott Beach is a general pattern of

                    varying amounts of erosion. This pattern is countered with a variety

                    of erosion control devices inclusive of marsh grass, bulkheads, jetties,

                    and rip-rap, or no existing devices. At locations where prevention

                    techniques have been installed, further erosion has been countered. The

                    rate of erosion for unprotected properties, though not accurately logged

                    or depicted by resource accounts, has fluctuated over the past five years.

                    Some steep slopes exist now along the shoreline, because of the cumulative

                    deteriorative impact of wave and wind action.

                            b. Soil Limitations

                                  one of the overriding determinants of any land use plan

                    is the capability of the soil types to sustain developuent. one of the

                    primary reasons to review the general suitability of local soils is to

                    assess the feasibility of future sites for certain types of development.

                    All of the Town's soils are classified as having sone degree of physical

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                   limitations for development. The analysis (see page 20.) indicates the

                   soils found in the Town and indicates their suitability for various

                   purposes. The indications of the analysis are beneficial for planning

                   purposes only. on-site inspections would be necessary to determine

                   specific soil properties for any development purpose. Since each type

                   is rated as having certain degrees of limitations, engineering practices

                   and construction techniques must be utilized wherever possible to

                   minimize the limiting affects on development.

                                  A definition for each rating of soil type as determined

                   by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service is indicated below:

                                  Slight:   Soil properties are generally favorable for the
                                            stated use, or limitations are minor and can be
                                            easily overcm@e.

                                  Moderate: Scn-p- soil properties are unfavorable, but
                                            limitations resulting from the properties can
                                            be overcome or modified by special planning,
                                            good design, and careful managexnent.

                                  Severe:   Soil properties are unfavorable and resulting
                                            limitations are too difficult to correct or over-
                                            ccn-e. Soil will require major soil reclamation
                                            or special design for stated uses. This rating
                                            does not in-ply that the soil cannot be used.

                                  Very Severe: This rating is a subdivision of the severe
                                            rating and has one or more features so unfavorable
                                            for the stated use that the limitation is very
                                            difficult and expensive to overcome. Reclamation
                                            would be very difficult, requiring the soil material
                                            to be removed, replaced, or ccupletely modified.
                                            This rating is confined to soils that require extreme
                                            modification and alteration, and are generally not
                                            used for dwellings and septic tank filter fields.

                                  These judgements are placed on several criteria inclusive

                   of the limitations on septic tanks, filter fields, units with/without

                   underground structure (basements), and local streets, roads, and playgrounds.

                   This information is based upon the compositions of the soil(s) and observed

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                    limitations and is developed by the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service.

                                  For example, observations of filter beds for on-site

                    disposal of sewage failing on a given kind of soil are recorded. This

                    relates to the slow permeability characteristic of the soil. Also,

                    the soil's capability to accommodate the construction of streets, road

                    pavements, and foundations for houses is related to the shrink-swell

                    (expansion) potential of the particular soil. Both of these indicators

                    provide basic assumptions for future site planning.

                                  Efforts have been made within the Town's Zoning Ordinance

                    to direct development to take place on Alpin Soils. The limitations of

                    these soils in filtering leachate fran local septic tank filter fields

                    underscores the need for low density development. Even so, continued

                    development could necessitate consideration of the feasibility of a

                    public sewer system at a future date.

                             e. Community Facilities/Services

                                  Due to the limited facilities/services (water, refuse

                    collection) provided by the town and their ability to met present and

                    projected demand for these services; constraints to development must

                    be viewed as those facilities/services that do not exist.

                                  The water system's source is two wells each producing

                    approximately 200 GPM. Presently, the system operates at an annual

                    average of 12% capacity. Peak load for the water system stands at

                    60,000 gallons per day with a total capacity of 500,000 gallons per

                    day. The water tank facility has a capacity of approximately 75,000

                    gallons and the local water softener has a capacity of 150 GPM. Present

                    water customers nuTber 140 users with 76% of those being full-time users.

                                  Due to the relative remoteness of the municipality and

                    the conmitment of the town not to encourage high intensity development,

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                                                          SOIL TYPES: TGM OF MINNESOTT BEACH
                                                                                                                       Local
                                                 Septic Tank             Dwellings without      Dwellings with         Streets
             Soil Unit                           Filter Fields           Basements              Basenents              and Roads      Playgrounds

             Alpin                               Severe - Poor           Slight                 Slight                 Slight         Severe
                                                 Filter                                                                               Sandy

             Baymeade                            moderate                Slight                 Moderate               Slight         Severe
                                                 Wetness                                        Wetness                               Sandy

             Conetoe                             Slight                  Slight                 Slight                 Slight         Moderate

             Johnston                            Severe, Flooding        Severe, Flooding       Severe, Flooding       Severe,        Severe, Flooding
                                                 and Wetness             and Wetness            and Wetness            Flooding       and Wetness
                                                                                                                       and Wetness

             lKenansville                        Slight                  Slight                 Slight                 Slight         Severe
                                                                                                                                      Sandy

             Leon                                Severe                  Severe Wetness         Severe                 Severe         Severe
                                                 Wetness                                        Wetness                Wetness        Wetness

             Rutlege                             Severe    Wetness       Severe  - Wet          Severe - Wet           Severe -       Severe    Wet
                                                 Poor Filtering                                                        Wet

                                                                                                                                                      Ln

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                    the lack of certain community facilities/services (i.e. wastewater)

                    restrains development possibilities.

                                  Based upon present usage, the Town's water system could

                    service up to 1170 users. Projected build-out of Minnesott Beach would

                    add 580 additional users, still constituting only 61.5% of the system's

                    potential capacity. Also, this projection is assuming full-tirm users

                    which is quite unlikely given the present character of the town.

                    E. MAN-MADE HAZARDS

                                  No significant man-nade hazards exist in Minnesott Beach.

                    F. ESTIMATED CITIZEN DEMAND/SATISFACTION

                                  The growth potential of a municipality is also dictated by

                    the capability to meet service demands and the satisfaction of the

                    residents with the services provided. As stated, service capacity is

                    being met adequately for those services provided by the Town.

                                  The following exhibit provides insight into the level

                    of satisfaction that exists within Minnesott Beach. The findings are

                    based upon the Citizen Survey which was conducted. It will be analyzed

                    further in a later section.

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                                                   EXHIBIT 6

                                     Crosstabulation of Vital Information
                             Residence Status (rows) with Public Service (columns)

                                                                                No                Missing
              Service              Excellent     Good     Average     Poor Cpinions      TOTAL     Data

              Public water system
                 Full-tine             2           20         9         6        0         37
                 Seasonal              4           6          5         0        0         15
                 Non-resident          0           11         6         2       22         41
                 Totals                6           37        20         8       22         93        5

              Septic systein
                 Full-tine             7           14         7         1        5         34
                 Seasonal              0           5          4         2        3         14
                 Non-resident          1           5          6         3       25         40
                 Tbtals                8           24        17         6       33         88        9

              Town streets
                 Full-tim              2           19        13         3        0         37
                 Seasonal              0           5          8         2        0         15
                 Non-resident          0           9         12         6       13         40
                 Tbtals                2           33        33         11      13         92        6

              Drainage
                 Full-tim              7           18         9         4        0         38
                 Seasonal              0           6          5         1        3         15
                 Non-resident          1           8         10         2       19         40
                 Totals                8           32        24         7       22         93        5

              Trash Collection
                 Full-tim              11          23         3         0        1         38
                 Seasonal              0           12         2         0        1         15
                 Non-resident          1           5          5         1       28         40
                 Totals                .12         40        10         1       30         93        4

              Recreation
                 Full-tine             2           7          7         18       2         36
                 Seasonal              0           3          6         3        3         15
                 Non-resident          1           7          7         5       20         40
                 Totals                3           17        20         26      25         91        6

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                                        Crosstabulation of Vital infonriation
                                 Residence Status (rows) with Public Service (columns)

                                                                                     No                  Missing
                Service               Excellent      Good      Averagg     Poor Opinions       TOTAL      Data

                Town Goverruient
                   FV11-time                0         13          18         7         01        38
                   Seasonal                 0          4           5         2         4         15
                   Non-resident             0          5           5         3       27          40
                   Totals                   0         22          28        12       21          93         4

                Fire Protection
                   Full-tim                 3         12          14         7         0         36
                   Seasonal                 0          5           5         2         3         15
                   Non-resident             0          5           7         0       28          40
                   Totals                   3         22          26         9       31          91         6

                Safety (Police)   Protection
                   Full-time                2          7          11        14         2         36
                   Seasonal                 0          2           3         7         3         15
                   Non-resident             0          3           5         1       30          39
                   Totals                   2         12          19        22       35          90         7

                Emergency Preparedness
                   Full-time                1          5          13        12         6         37
                   Seasonal                 0          1           3         3         8         15
                   Non-resident             0          2           6         1       31          40
                   Totals                   1          8          22        16       45          92         5

                Street Lighting
                   Full-time                7         12          14         4         1         38
                   Seasonal                 1          6           3         4         1         15
                   Non-resident             0         10           9         3       18          40
                   Totals                   8         28          26        11       20          93         4

                Rescue/Anbulance Services
                   Full-time                3         14          14         4         0         35
                   Seasonal                 0          1           4         3         6         14
                   Non-resident             0          4           3         2       31          40
                   Totals                   3         19          21         9       37          89         8

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                                    Crosstabulation. of Vital Information
                             Residence Status (rows) with Public Service (columns)

                                                                               No               Missing
             Service               Excellent     Good     Average    Poor Opinions      TOTAL      Data

             Aedical Services
                Full-time               2          11        13        8        2         36
                Seasonal                0          1          1        6        6         14
                Non-resident            0          3          4        5       28         40
                Thtals                  2          15        18        19      36         90        7

             Education
                Full-time               3          7         19        5        3         37
                Seasonal                0          0          5        2        7         14
                Non-resident            0          5          5        4       26         40
                Tbtals                  3          12        29        11      36         91        6

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                                          SEMON IWO

                                       PLANNING PROCESS

                    SECTION TWO: PLANNING PROCESS

                    A. PLAN FORMUTIATION

                        1. overview

                                 The development of this land use plan was a series of

                    actions which attempted to establish the present situation in Minnesott.

                    Beach, then accumulate a record of past actions and changes related to

                    the town's evolution; comparing the two to understand the past direction

                    and project the direction that the locality is headed. A schedule (se

                    following page) was designed to guide the process and ensure appropriate

                    local input, analysis, and citizen participation.

                        2. Local Input

                                 Information from local citizens was basically obtained

                    through a mail survey. The survey was mailed to 201 households. These

                    households represented full-time residents and seasonal residents, as

                    well as property owners within the incorporated limits. The survey

                    instrument (see appendix) was designed to gather opinions on various

                    subjects and issues which have or could be of concern in Minnesott

                    Beach. Local news releases and notices were also provided in order to

                    maxin-Lize the visibility of the process. Sixty-three percent (63%) of

                    the surveys were returned, tabulated by computer, and analyzed over a

                    series of meetings and discussions.

                                 other highlights of the information-gathering process

                    were as follows:

                                   Surveys mailed to all residents and property owners of
                                   Minnesott Beach. The mailing was based upon water
                                   customers and County property records. Sixty-three
                                   percent (63%) of surveys were returned, tabulated by
                                   computer, and analyzed.

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                                                                                     PLANNING SCHEDULE - TOWN OF MINNESOTT BEACH

                                                                                                   LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
                             1.  Citizen Participation                      ept       Oct      NOV- -    Dec      Jan       Feb       Mar      Apr       May      June       July       Aug
                             I.  Identify local advisory group
                             2.  Prepare citizen participation
                                 plan
                             3.  Develop input tools
                             4.  Educational Efforts                                           continuing
                             5.  Public Awareness                                      con t nu ing
                             6.  Public Hearings

                            Il.  Policy Development
                             1.  Assess Present Conditions/
                                 Plans/Policies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                @9
                             2.  Evaluate public concerns
                             3.  Establish public priorities
                             4.  Special Issue Identification
                             5.  Draft Policy Statements
                             6.  Review/Reassess Policy Statements
                             7.  Finalize Policy Statements

                           III.  Background
                             I . Data Collection

                             2.  Base Map Development
                             3.  Special Area Maps
                             4.  Graphics Development

                            IV.  Plan Development                                            I
                             1.  Preliminary Draft

                             2.  Final Draft
                             J.  Acceptance                                                                                                                                         4-4

                                - Nine meetings of the Planning Board and/or Town Council
                                  were held and input received to guide the planning process.

                                - Three reviews of the planning elements were completed
                                  with the Mayor.

                                - Interviews (one-on-one) with several prcminent local
                                  residents and development interests took place during
                                  the process.

                                - A day-long workshop was held at the Tbvm Hall on the
                                  problems of shoreline erosion, protection, and nourish-
                                  ment. officials from North Carolina State University,
                                  East Carolina University, Division of Coastal Management,
                                  Sea Grant Program, and North Carolina Department of
                                  Transportation attended the workshop to offer comments,
                                  make suggestions, and respond to questions of the local
                                  citizens and officials.

                       3. Issue Identification

                                In addition to those policy issues prcmpted by the North

                  Carolina Coastal Managenent Act, several local issues were also identified.

                  Certain issues and the level of local concern were assessed through the

                  above processes and the following is a synopsis of the findings.

                                - SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE. Erosion continues
                                  to be a problem along the riverfront. The impact of bulk-
                                  heads, jetties, and nourishment on unprotected properties
                                  continues to be a source of contention. Information gleaned
                                  from the workshop,indicates that erosion will continue,
                                  tempered only by natural buffers, bulkheads, and/or
                                  jetties. This issue was raised in the previous plan, by
                                  the Planning Board, and through the survey responses.

                                - ENVT_RONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS. Water quality in the Neuse,
                                  Alligator Gut, and other nearby water bodies is of great
                                  concern. This issue was identified in the previous plan,
                                  by the Mayor, by the Planning Board, and through the
                                  survey responses.

                                - PUBLIC AWARENESS. Despite the small size of the town,
                                  many citizens felt that they were not aware of the actions
                                  and policies of the Tmm. This was mentioned in the survey
                                  responses.

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                                  - PUBLIC SERVICES. It was felt that sane public services
                                    were good (i.e. public water and garbage collection).
                                    Others such as fire/police, recreation, and medical
                                    services did not rate wall. The deficiency of these
                                    were mentioned in the survey and by the Planning Board
                                    during its meetings.

                                  - PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS. On this issue, the citizens were
                                    sharply divided. hbile the majority of survey respondents
                                    favor having a public beach, almost 28% are not in favor
                                    of it. This issue was identified by the Mayor, the
                                    Planning Board, via the surveys, and during the workshop.

                                  - ENFORCEMENT TOOLS. The Town now controls development
                                    through its zoning ordinance and CAMA enforcement regula-
                                    tions, while the county enforces local septic tank
                                    regulations. Public opinion was strongly in favor of
                                    continuing and/or increasing available development controls
                                    on the state and local levels. other tools have been
                                    discussed, including subdivision regulations, an appearance
                                    ordinance, and anti-bulkhead ordinances. This issue was
                                    pointed out by the Planning Board, the Mayor, and during
                                    the workshop.

                                    OVERALL TCWN DEVELOPMENT. Concern was voiced over main-
                                    taining the quality appearance of the town. Items discussed
                                    included mobile hams, large facilities, mining and forestry
                                    operations, and large-scale commercial developments. A
                                    continuation of the low density,single-family development
                                    at an accelerated pace was voiced by a sizeable portion
                                    of respondent groups (full-time, seasonal, property owners).
                                    The unincorporated sector of the town was also seen as a
                                    developnent issue,

                         4. Intergovernmental Cooperation

                                  In order to accurately project the actions and issues related

                   to the Town of Minnesott Beach, one must determine the course of Pamlico

                   County and the Town of Arapahoe, as well as any authorized local service

                   aut hority. Both goverruTent entities were contacted and discussions were

                   held to determine any actions, policies, or regulations which could impact

                   the Town of Minnesott Beach. Also, persons responsible for developing

                   plans which would impact Mimesott Beach were contacted for information.

                                  The following intergovernmental services were reviewn-d.

                   Their present situation as well as future plans were taken into consi-

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                    deration in the development of the Town's policies. A synopsis of these

                    services and plans appear below:

                                                                               Proposed
                        Service/Action             Unit of Government          Actions/Plans

                        Sewer Service              County Authority            Phased sewer service
                                                                               does not include
                                                                               Minnesott Beach

                        Rescue/Emergency           County Authority            Continuing present
                                                                               operation

                        Law Enforcement            Pamlico County              Continuing present
                                                                               operation

                        Education                  Pamlico County              No capital improvement
                                                                               plans directly impacting
                                                                               Minnesott Beach

                        Sanitary Landfill          Pamlico County              No plans directly impacting
                                                                               M3-nnesott Beach

                        Fire                       Town of Arapahoe            Existing situation
                                                                               continuing

                        Recreation                 Pamlico County              No developiwnt sites
                                                                               located in minnesott Beach

                        Building Permit            Pamlico County              Continuing present
                                                                               operation

                                  The following individuals were contacted and used for

                    coordination in the assessment   of the local situation and the develoFment

                    of this plan:

                                  Vicki Deal . . . . . . . . . . .Pamlico county sanitarian
                                  William Rice . . . . . . . . . .County Manager
                                  Charles Toler  . . . . . . . . .County Planner/Emergency Coordinator
                                  Betty Mason  . . . . . . . . . .Pamlico County Recreation Coordinator
                                 *Tim Beatley  . . . . . . . . . .Planner, Coastal Resources
                                                                  Collaborative, Ltd.
                                  Randy Beaman . . . . . . . . . .Tax Supervisor
                                  Soil Conservationist . . . . . .U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service

                                 *Preparing Pamlico County Land Use Plan.

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                         5. Current Plans, Management Tools, and Policies

                                  Currently, the Town of Minnesott Beach has developed only

                    one managerrent tool requiring local administration., The town did adopt

                    a zoning ordinance and acccrrpanying zoning map since the last land use

                    planning cycle. A local zoning administrator reviews all plans prior

                    to them being sent to the building inspector for county approval. The

                    town did not develop a subdivision ordinance. But scnv-- restrictive

                    covenants do still exist for a majority of the town's developed area.

                                  All building permits, electrical permits, and plumbing

                    permits are issued by Pamlico County. Health-related permits are issued

                    by the County Health Department.

                                  The town depends upon State and Federal enforcement officials

                    to regulate development actions impacted by State and Federal environmental

                    laws.

                                  The implexmntation of local policies is limited to the

                    application of the zoning ordinance and the inplementation steps called

                    for in the 1980 land use plan. A synopsis of the status of those policies

                    appear on page 34 (Exhibit 8).

                    B. 1980 POLICY EFFECTIVENESS REVIEW

                                  The Town has experienced a wide range of results related to

                    the application of its previously adopted policies (1980 Plan).

                                  The zoning ordinance, as adopted, is designed as a framework

                    to further the town's desired development pattern. Tn addition, it has

                    sought to ensure environmental integrity in the town through its low

                    density and recognition of certain soil limitations. Further environmntal

                    consideration is exhibited in the ordinance through its identification of

                    11conservation" areas and restrictive developnent practices throughout

                    these areas.

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                                Since the adoption of the 1980 Land Use Plan, the Town of

                  Minnesott Beach has seen mostly detached, single-family residential

                  development within its corporate limits. This type of housing development

                  has been consistent with the relevant adopted policies. The vast

                  majority of the residential development has been on inland properties

                  and not along the Neuse River.

                                No evidence of policy action inconsistent with the environmental

                  concerns noted in the 1980 Plan have been indicated during the planning

                  process.

                                Fifteen multi-family units (Sea Gull Villas) have been

                  constructed since 1980 adjacent to the shoreline. These units were built

                  on approximately six acres of property previously designated commercial

                  properties (C-2). The zoning was changed to allow this construction

                  (Phase 1). The placement of mobile homes on this property would have been

                  allowable under this zoning change, thus being in conflict with Policy 9.

                  A second phase and third phase are planned for the remainder of the

                  designated RM district. Upon ccmpletion, the site will have eleven

                  structures (55 individual units) on the entire six acres.

                                The other zoning change involved another small site for

                  multi-family units near the marina (See page 64).

                                A subdivision ordinance for Minnesott Beach did not

                  materialize over the planning period contrary to Policy 8. This did not

                  prove to be an insurmountable problem for the town as development occurred

                  in previously subdivided parcels only.

                                Though the new housing construction has been primarily

                  in the inland sections of town, the problem of estuarine shoreline erosion

                  has r>ersisted for existing residences. Faced with conflicts between the

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                    retention of personal property and the lack of viable alternatives the

                    Town was not able to follow through with Policy 2. No disallowance of

                    the use of erosion control structures was embodied into the local zoning

                    ordinance. The town has viewed the problem as one which must continue

                    to be reviewed to be sure that appropriate actions are taken by both

                    the town and individual property owners. The town did incorporate into

                    its zoning ordinance appropriate setback requirements which would minimize

                    potential property damage from estuarine shoreline erosion.

                                 Camiercial development has been very limited in Minnesott

                    Beach. Those changes have been in connection with the expansion of the

                    local marina. The marina stands as part of the man-made amenities which

                    the town's residential growth has been contingent upon over the last

                    decade. All development has been consistent with federal and state

                    policies governing the development of marinas in the coastal area. The

                    local government has supported the enforcement of such requirements

                    consistent with Policy 6, Policy 4, and Policy 15.

                                 The services of the town have remained limited due to

                    its geographic isolation and small population base. Recognizing Policy

                    11, the town has reviewed and investigated certain possibilities and

                    alternatives to the present situation. No feasible alternatives Were

                    reached during the planning period.

                                 The town walks a line between developing amenities which

                    will attract tourists and those which will improve the quality of life

                    for. its citizens. Waterfront development and beach access are two of

                    the delicate points on that line. Because of the possible implications

                    of a waterfront development and lack of funding sources for a planning

                    study, the town has not pursued Policy 14. The lack of beach access for

                    the citizenry still poses a local problem. Though potential properties

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                  have been identified, requests for funding their acquisition is not

                  anticipated due to the-managerrent and maintenance costs involved.

                                No incidents or charges concerning degradation of any

                  environmental elements were brought by any state or federal office

                  during the planning period. The town did not seek any permits from

                  the Army Corps of Engineers or N.C. Coastal Management Program. The

                  town has continued its participation in the National Flood Insurance

                  Program.

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                                           EXHIBIT 8 - 1980 LOCAL POLICIES*

                   Policy                                                Related
                   Number          Policy                                Actions

                     1             The Tbwn recognizes the               1)  The denser zoning classification
                                   in-portance of helping to prevent         corresponds with the Alpin
                                   further significant deterioration         soil type. This soil type is
                                   of the water quality of the Neuse         characterized by poor filtration
                                   River.                                    when too many septic tanks are
                                                                             installed.

                                                                         2)  No subdivision regulations have
                                                                             been adopted for the Tbwn of
                                                                             Minnesott Beach.

                     2             The Tbwn desires to ensure that       1)  The zoning ordinance does
                                   shoreline developmnt does not             not effectively deal with
                                   significantly harm the estuarine          this problem.
                                   system. Furthermore, alterations
                                   to the shoreline in terms of          2)  No subdivision regulations
                                   erosion-control structures will           have been adopted for the
                                   not be permitted by the Town on           Town of Minnesott Beach.
                                   the Neuse River, but will be lef t
                                   to individual landowners in other
                                   areas.

                     3             The Tbwn recognizes the environ-      1)  Coffstal wetlands have been
                                   mental value of coastal marshes           deEdgnated in the local
                                   and desires to protect them from          zoning ordinance.
                                   significant damage.
                                                                         2)  Conformance to state and
                                                                             federal laws is included
                                                                             within the zoning ordinance.

                     4             The Town will not restrict the        1)  Recognition of land uses
                                   public's right to navigation in           adjacent to public trust areas
                                   public trust areas and wishes to          is allowed for but standards
                                   perpetuate their biological value.        are generalized.

                                                                         2)  No adverse land use designations
                                                                             are identified on the zoning
                                                                             map adjacent to public trust
                                                                             areas.

                     5             It is the policy of the Town to       1)  Regulations regarding open
                                   encourage the retention of                space and vegetation as related
                                   vegetation, preserve open space,          to the "conservation" areas
                                   and to allow the natural terrain          are included in existing
                                   to be disturbed as little as              ordinance.
                                   possible.
                                                                         2)  No on-going public education
                                                                             programs exist.

                    *Adopted in 1980 Tbwn of Minnesott Beach Land Use Plan.

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               Policy                                                Related
               Number         Policy                                 Actions

                  6           The Town will not permit develop-      1)  Zoning densities are low
                              ment or land uses which will               intensity (R-20) (R-15)
                              degrade the quality of the surface         throughout the municipality.
                              waters, groundwater, or signifi-
                              cantly lower the water quantity in     2)  Flood regulations are being
                              the aquifer.                               enforced locally.

                  7           The Town is primarily a residential    1)  Little applicability to the
                              camunity and therefore does not            Tom's resources or potential
                              desire to promote agriculture,             development pattern.
                              forestry, mining, fisheries, industry,
                              energy facilities, or tourist-
                              related recreation.

                  8           The Town will develop a zoning         1)  Zoning ordinance has been
                              ordinance and subdivision regu-            developed, adopted, and is
                              lation based upon the capacity of          being implemented.
                              the area to support development and
                              with concern for environment.          2)  Subdivision ordinance has
                                                                         not been developed for
                                                                         adoption.

                  9           The Town desires to maintain           1)  The municipality has limited
                              primarily single-family detached           the amount of area for high
                              residential development as well            density residential development.
                              as limited and well maintained
                              multi-family town house units. The     2)  County/municipal cooperation
                              Tbwn does not desire further mobile        has assured proper building
                              home use.                                  design and maintenance.

                  10          The ccmmercial zone proposed on the    1)  ComTercial space has been
                              draft zoning map is acceptable as          provided for in zoning
                              constituted and will not be increased.     ordinance but reduced from
                              Uses permitted in this zone will be        original size.
                              only those which are necessary to
                              supply basic needs of the town
                              residents.

                  11          The Town will continue to develop      1)  No changes have occurred in
                              and study alternatives to the current      fire and policy protection
                              fire and police protection problem.        services. The development of
                                                                         fire protection has been
                                                                         limited to Arapahoe. Some
                                                                         discussion of purchasing fire
                                                                         equipment has taken place.

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                Policy                                               Related
                Number         Policy                                Actions

                  12           The Town will design its zoning       1) Within the constraints of
                               map using the capability of the           existing soil limitations,
                               soils to acccnucdate on-lot sewage        the zoning map of Minnesott
                               disposal to limit densities on            Beach has been designed.
                               those soils unsuitable for on-lot
                               sewage disposal.

                  -13          The Town will continue to study the   1)  Scme additional upgrading
                               road problems associated with Country     of streets and roadways has
                               Club Drive and Country Club Drive         been acccmplished through
                               West. The Tbwn will continue to           Powell Bill funds.
                               attempt to gain further citizen
                               support to actively pursue improve-
                               ments and set aside funds for such
                               improvements. off road vehicles are
                               not considered to be a problem and no
                               policy is necessary at this time.

                  14           The Town will attempt to seek grant   1)  No waterfront redevelopment
                               or loan funds to complete a study on      plan has been developed.
                               the waterfront area to determine
                               alternatives for its redevelopment.

                  15           The Town does not oppose the continued 1) No municipal action for
                               state maintenance of roads, the CAMA      implementation was necessary.
                               program, the Army Corps of Engineers
                               jurisdiction over wetlands and naviga-
                               tion, and continued operation and main-
                               tenance of present system.

                  16           The Town does not desire the location 1) No municipal action for
                               of major facilities in or near the        implementation was necessary.
                               ccnrmnity.
                  17           The Tbwn will seek to acquire          1) No efforts are being made
                               waterfront property.                      to implement this policy.

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                                               SECTION THREE

                                             POLICY FORMULATION

                                                                                            TABLE 2-33

                                                          MANATEE

                                            GENERAL PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL
                                             WATER QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS

                                                                             FALL/ WET SEASON

                                                                       STATION                MANIA MAN2B MAN3
                                            PARAMETER                                       WET (0) WOT                    SFT        STANDARD
                                            TEMPERATURE (c)                                   28            29             23          NA

                                            SALINITY (PPT)                                        28.5         30             27          NA

                                            DISSOLVED OXYGEN (mg/1)                                 6.5        3.5            NA          4

                                            DISSOLVED OXYGEN
                                            (% SATURATION)                                        95.6        53.4            NA          NA

                                            TURBIDITY (NTU)                                         2.9        2.1            4.4         NA

                                            CONDUCTIVITY (mhos)                              35700       37600          36100         NA
                                                          PH                                                                              6.0
                                                                                                    7.8        7.6            7          8.5

                                                                      NOTES

                                                                         NA REFERS TO DATA NOT AVAILABLE

                                                                             VALUES DETERMINED WITH THE D.O. METER.

                                                         REMARKS.
                                                                  STANDARD REFERS TO WATER QUALITY STANDARDS IN PREDOMINATELY
                                                                  MARINE WATERS, CHAPTER 17-3 FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
                                                                  FOR  LESS III WATERS.

                                                                                                                                       DAMES & MOORE
                                                                                                                                            TABLE 2-33

                    CmTnission. The most inportant areas to be identified for protection

                    are the Areas of Environimntal Concerns (AEC's) (See Map/Graphic 4

                    on next page)t These dynamic, natural features of the environment represent the

                    most sensitive and valuable assets of the unique coastal environment

                    of North Carolina. These areas are limited in Minnesott Beach in both

                    size and number. This does not diminish the responsibilities to enact

                    thoughtful policies that will maintain their integrity.

                                  Coastal wetlands exist around the edge of Alligator Gut

                    near the present marina facilities and along Smith Gut. Their protection

                    is needed to ensure productive nursing areas for aquatic life.

                                  Also, the estuarine waters, which exist in Minnesott Beach

                    are considered public trust waters. The identified policy deals with

                    the management of these waters/areas and the prevention of development

                    encroachment upon their capability to support ccnn-ercial and recreational

                    fisheries, wildfowl habitat, or to serve as an aesthetic resource.

                                  The quality of the estuarine system, of which these are

                    components, is directly related to the quality of the marine food chain

                    along the North Carolina coast. in addition, the natural attractiveness

                    of these components are elements of the lure that attracts people to live

                    by or near our waters.

                                  The estuarine shoreline (area extending 75 feet landward

                    of the mean high waterline of the estuarine waters), because of occasional

                    flooding and the erosive effects of some tidal action, can have a direct

                    impact upon the quality of the estuarine waters. Because of the conflict

                    between the local government's attempts to maintain shoreline property for

                    public and private use while minimizing the adverse impact on adjacent

                    estuarine water quality, a suitable policy and actions have been developed.

                  *Note: These maps depict the general location and extent of areas
                          designated as Areas of Environmental Concern.

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                                                              MAP/C:ffHiv  4   -I"= 1000'

                            TOWN       OF
                     MINNESOTT, BEACH-
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                   :@A-5TAL vJgTLA4PS
                   EF-STLJAI?lr4E: WATEV6,

                                                                         PREPARED By E.C.U. R.D.I.
                                                               39                                       RS.P

                   Parts of the estuarine shoreline of Minnesott Beach have experienced

                   varying degrees of erosion over the past five years.

                                 The adopted policy,attempts to achieve the delicate balance

                   between certain local needs and the overall environmental good. A review

                   of those ABC's located in Minnesott Beach are as follows:

                            a.   Coastal Wetlands

                                 As defined, coastal wetlands are regularly flooded salt

                   marsh areas containing certain plant species. Though very small in size

                   and productivity, coastal wetlands do exist in Minnesott Beach in the

                   Alligator Gut and Smith Gut (See Map/Graphic on page 39). The town

                   recognizes the importance of these areas for conservation.

                            b.   Estuarine Waters/Shorelines

                                 These two (ABC's) Areas of Environmental Concern constitute

                   the bulk of the local municipality I s management concerns. Approximately

                   2.8 miles of estuarine shoreline with adjacent estuarine water exists

                   in Minnesott Beach (See Map/Graphic 3 on page 12). These consist of the

                   Neuse River and Alligator Gut areas.

                            C.   Public Trust Waters/Areas

                                 These waters and their adjacent lands are defined in part

                   as all water of the Atlantic ocean and lands thereunder from the man

                   high water mark to the seaward limit of state jurisdiction; all natural

                   bodies of water subject to measurable lunar tides and lands thereunder

                   to the rnean high water mark, all navigable natural bodies of waterlands

                   thereunder to the mean high water level or man water level. These

                   waters and their adjacent areas are those which benefit and belong to

                   the public.    Policies to ensure the maintenance of these areas include:

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                         THE TOM DESIRES TO ENSURE THAT FUTURE SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT
                      (INCLUSIVE OF RESIDENCES, COMMERCIAL USES, AND MAP=%IAS) DOES NOT
                      SIGNIFICANTLY HARK THE ADJACENT ESTUARINE WATERS (AEC) OR THE
                      OVERALL ESTUARINE SYSTEM.

                         ACTION ONE: ESTABLISH SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE WITH APPRbPRIATE
                      SEDIMENT CONTROL PRECAUTIONS.
                         ALTION TWO: APPROACH THE STATE FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE DETERMINATION
                      OF LOCAL SEDIMENT MOVEMENT AND ACCEPTABLE REPLENISHMENT ALTERNA=S.
                         ACTION THREE: NO ZONING CHANGES WHICH ARE INCONSISTENT WITH 15
                      NCAC 7H (NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) WILL BE ALLOWED IN ORDER
                      NOT TO PERMIT DETRIMENTAL LAND USES ADJACENT TO ESTUARINE WATERS.
                         ACTION FOUR: SEEK PROTECTION AGAINST THE DESTRUCTION OR WEAKENINI@
                      OF ANY NATURAL BAPRIM AGAINST EROSION.
                         ACTION FIVE: SUPPORT THE ENFORCEMENT OF ALL APPLICABLE RULES AND
                      REGULATIONS GOVERNING DEVELOPMENT IMPACTING THE ESTUARINE SHORELINE AND
                      ESTUARINE WATERS,

                             EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOM WILL MINI]MIZE SHORELINE EROSION
                      PROBLEMS WITHOUT ADVERSELY DTAcTING THE AFOREMENTIONED AREAS OF
                      ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC's).

                         THE TcwN WILL NOT RESTRICT THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO NAVIGATION IN
                      PUBLIC TRUST AREAS (AEC) TO PERPETUATE THEIR BIOLOGICAL VALUE.

                         ACTION ONE: DISALLOW ANY LAM USE DESIGNATIONS ADJACENT TO
                      PUBLIC 'TRUST AREAS THAT ARE INCONSISTEN T WITH 15 NCAC 7H (NORTH CAROLINA
                      ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) .
                         ACTION TWO: PR=E APPROPRIATE STANDARDS WITHIN THE LOCAL CONTROL
                      ORDINANCES (ZONING AND SUBDIVISION) FOR THOSE ACCEPTABLE LAND USE
                      DESIGNATIONS.

                             EXPECTED RESULTS: TfiE TOM WILL ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF
                      PUBLIC TRUST AREAS AS DEFINED BY TBE NORTH CAROLINA, COASTAL RESOURCES
                      COMMISSION.

                         THE TOM RECOGNIZES THE ENVIROMMAL VALUE OF COASTAL          LANDS
                      (AEC) AND DESIRES TO PRO=   THEr4 FROM SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE.

                         ACTION ONE: MAINTAIN DESIGNATION OF WETLANDS WITHIN THE LOCAL
                      ZONING ORDINANCE.
                         AMON 'IWO: DISALLOW ANY LAND USE DESIGNATTONS THAT ARE INCON-
                      SISTENT WITH 15 NCAC 7H, (NORTH CAROLINA, ADMINISTRATIVE CODE). (EXAMPLES
                      ARE UTILITY EASEMENTS, FISHING PIERS, DOCKS, AGRICULTURAL USES, AND/OR
                      DRAINAGE USES) .

                             EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOM WILL ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF
                      COASTAL MARSHES AS DEFINED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL RESOURCES
                      COMMISSION.

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                   2. Development in Areas with land Constraints (Hazards or Fragile
                       Characteristics

                           a.   Flood/Erosion Hazards

                                Due to the town's location'along the Neuse River, some

                   water-related constraints are exerted upon the town's develoFment.

                   Such natural hazards as estuarine flooding are minimized due to the

                   town's relatively high elevation. only three structures exist within

                   the designated flood hazard zone. (See Map/Graphic 5/6 on pages 44-45) .

                                The above condition actually accentuates problems related

                   to estuarine erosion that occur along the banks of the Neuse River.

                                The shoreline of Minnesott Beach shows a pattern of varying

                   levels of erosion impact. over the last 30 years the shoreline has

                   eroded over 75 feet, with shoreline elevations ranging from less than 5

                   feet to nearly 20 feet. The pattern has been countered with a variety of

                   erosion control devices inclusive of marsh grass, bulkheads, jetties,

                   and rip-rap. At some locations, no existing devices exist. The rate

                   of erosion, though not accurately logged or depicted, has fluctuated

                   greatly over the past five years. At some points, erosion is

                   minimal   while at other points steep slopes exist. The aforementioned

                   Erosion Workshop held in Minnesott Beach was the basis of local policies

                   related to this problem.

                           b.   Soil Limitations

                                Soils, as previously mentioned, exert certain constraints

                   on local development. These limitations were previously outlined when

                   their inherent problems were discussed. In Minnesott Beach, the soil

                   types dictate that the installation of all septic tanks be approved by

                   the County Health Department. The ability of the soils to support

                   proposed structural foundations is determined by the Pamlico County

                   Building Inspector with assistance of the Soil Conservationist.

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                               c. Slope

                                   As previously stated, the slope of Minnesott Beach's

                     topography is relatively flat with scme roll that approaches 5% grade.

                     These are not development constraints. The steep enbankments along the

                     Neuse River do represent significant constraints to future developuent.

                     Such conditions are prompted by tidal action along the Neuse River.

                               d. water supply

                                   The principal source for the public water supply for the

                     M:innesott Beach water system is the Castle Hayne aquifer. This highly

                     productive artesian is the same source for many public water supplies

                     in the area. This aquifer ranges from 200 to 400 feet in thickness and

                     is composed of indurated shell limestone, domesticated shell limestones,

                     and beds of calcearous sand. The water is characteristically hard with

                     low chloride content, but highly productive.

                                   Even though Pamlico County is underlain by thousands of

                     feet of sedimentary deposits only the upper few hundred feet contain

                     fresh water. In the western part of the county the depth to salty water

                     is in excess of 400 feet. This limestone aquifer is capable of yielding

                     several thousand gallons per minute of fresh water to individual wells.

                     The ability of the limestone to yield fresh water diminishes east of

                     Minnesott Beach. There are sands and shales of the upper sandy aquifer

                     overlying the limestone which can yield up to a few hundred gallons per

                     minute to individual wells. The maximm groundwater yield is estimated
                     at 1.0 (Mgal/d)/mi2. Water from deep wells both in the upper sandy and

                     limestone aquifers tends to be very hard and alkaline, and may contain

                     excessive iron. The lower sandy aquifer contains only salt water within
                     the county.1  Explanation of local actions to maintain the quality of
                     iPublic water Supplies of North Carolina, N.C. Department of Natural
                     and Economic Resources, January, 1977.

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                        SEVERE SOIL, LIMITATIONS

                        SHORELINE EROS(oN

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                                       *Note: Archaec)109ical Semitive Area
                                                           44       PREPARED BY

                                                                      MAP/GRAPHIC 6

                                                                                           I*'= 1000,

                                     . ... .....

                           TOWN         OF
                  MINNESOTT BEACH

                     HURRICANE FLOOD
                         HAZARD         MAP

                          TYPE I Ek 2    STORMS 8'5

                                    3                 12!

                                  4 Ek 5              17'

                                                                             45                  E.CU. R.01.            Ps.p

                  water resources are identified under Subsection F.

                                Based upon the local situation (public system, low density)

                  the potable water supply would not appear to be a development constraint

                  for Minnesott Beach. The capability of the present system to provide for

                  the local need appears to be adequate well beyond the end -of the planning

                  period (See page 21). Adopted policies within this text should further

                  reinforce the potential quality and quantity of the existing potable water

                  resources to serve the needs of Minnesott Beach.

                            e. Man-made Hazards

                                These hazards are recognized as large facilities, structures,

                  or inan-related action which would impede or restrict development options

                  in a given area. No significant hazards have been identified but the

                  ferry dock and the public water tank could be construed as potential

                  deterrants to land development. Neither has been identified as a

                  prominent issue during the planning process. The existence of Cherry

                  Point Marine Base and its local flight pattern close to Minnesott Beach

                  is not construed as a hazard by local residents. Agreements with the

                  base preclude flights directly over the town itself. In order to deal

                  with the presence of certain hazards (natural or man-made), the following

                  policies are issued:

                       THE TOWN WILL CONTINUE TO ENFORCE THE ADOPTED ZONING ORDINANCE AND
                  ITS INTENT INCLUSIVE OF DENSITY, SETBACKS, AND CONSERVATION AREAS.

                       ACTION ONE: MA=AIN LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS
                  BASED UPON SOIL LIMITATIONS.
                       ACTION TWO: REVIEW DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
                  UNITS (i.e. CONDOMINIUMS, APARTMENTS, ETC.) WITHIN PRESENT R-M DISTRICT.
                       ACTION THREE: LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF COMMERCIAL LAND USE DESIGNATION
                  WITHIN THE TOWN.
                       ACTION FOUR: MAINTAIN THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE
                  AS AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN INCLUSIVE OF COASTAL WETLANDS, ESTUARINE
                  SHORELINES, AND PUBLIC TRUST AREAS WITH ALL PERMIT     LAND USES BEING
                  CONSISTENT WITH 15 NCAC 7H (NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE).

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                                  EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOWN WILL CONTINUE AS A RESIDENTIAL
                   COMMUNITY COMPRISED MAINLY OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES WITH RECOGNITION
                   OF VALUED ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES.

                              f. Soil Resource Protection

                                  The Town will continue to minimize soil loss and water

                   degradation problems prompted by stormwater drainage.

                                  The Town will not dictate individual soil retention practices

                   along the Neuse River but will encourage efforts that are canpatible

                   with CAMA standards and nearby control devices. only uses permitted under

                   the Town's zoning ordinance will be allowed along this area.

                         THE TCM WILL NOT PERMIT LAND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES WHICH WILL
                   DEGRADE LOCAL  FRAGILE LAND AREAS, QUALITY OF SURFACE WATERS, GROUNDWATERS,
                   OR SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THE QUANTITY OF WATER IN THE AQUIFER.

                         ACTION ONE: MAINTAIN PRESENT LAND DENSITIES WHICH WILL ENCOURAGE
                   THE CONTINUATION OF CONVENTIONAL, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
                   BASED UPON SOIL SUITABILITIES.
                         ACTION TWO: CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE ENFORMoUM OF IOCAL AND
                   STATE HEALTH DEPARTHHENT REGULATIONS CONCERNING INDIVIDUAL SEPTIC TANK
                   INSTALLATION/OPERATION.
                         ACTION THREE: WILL DEVELOP SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE WITH APPROPRIATE
                   DRAINAGE GUIDELINESPI LOT DESIGN STANDARDS, AND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS ALONG
                   WATER OUTLETS.
                         ACTION FOUR: CONTINUE TO ENFORCE LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCE TO MINIMIZE
                   POTENTIAL SHORELINE EROSION.

                                PECTED RESULTS: THE TCM WILL ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF
                   FRAGILE LAND AREAS AND WATER QUALITY IMPA= BY TBEIR JURISDICTION
                   THROUGH AVAILABLE LAND MANAGEMENT TOOLS (I.E. ZONING, SUBDIVISION)

                             g. Cultural Resource Fragile Areas

                                  Mm-inesott Beach may have been one of the earliest settled

                   areas in the county. Its sheltered position along Neuse River may have

                   been conducive to settlement during the eighteenth century. Artifacts

                   and sites, how-ever, from this earlier period are now underwater due to

                   shore erosion. A comnunity was not formed here until the 1920s, but

                   the area was settled and fanned before that time. The town, as it

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                  exists today, began in the 1920s as a unincorporated riverside resort.

                  Minnesott Beach then served as a resort for much of Pamlico County and

                  and eastern North Carolina. Because of hurricanes, many of the 1920's

                  buildings were demolished. Due to the loss of these early buildings, no

                  structures appear on the states historic survey. A vast majority of the

                  buildings have been built since incorporation. (see Hazards/constraints)

                       BEFORE ANY LAND ALTERATION TAKES PLACE IN THE ASA SITE, APPROPRIATE
                  STATE OFFICIALS WILL BE NOTIFIED.

                       ACTION ONE: THE MINNESOTT BEACH PLANNING BOARD WILL MONITOR FUTURE
                  LAND DEVELOPMENT CHANGES IN THE SPECIFIED SITE.

                                Minnesott Beach realizes certain natural resource fragile

                  areas exist other than those designated as Areas of Environmental Concern

                  (AEC's). The soils, waters, and naturally forested areas can maintain a

                  native wildlife throughout the comnMity as well as certain natural balance.

                       THE TOWN TRILL NOT PERMIT LAND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES WHICH WILL DEGRADE
                  LOCAL FRAGILE LAND AREAS, QUALITY OF SURFACE WATEM, GROUNDWATERS, OR
                  SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THE QUANTITY OF WA!TER IN THE AQUIFER.

                       ACTION ONE: MAINTAIN PRESENT LAND DENSITIES WHICH WILL ENCOURAGE
                  THE CONTINUATION OF CONVENTIONAL, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
                  BASED UPON SOIL SUITABILITIES.
                       ACTION TWO: CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE ENFORCEMENT OF LOCAL AND STATE
                  HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS CONCERNING INDIVIDUAL SEPTIC TANK
                  INSTALTATION/OPERATION.
                       ACTION THREE: WILL DEVELOP SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE WITH APPROPRIATE
                  DRA@E GUIDMMSTES! LOT DESIGN STANDARDS, AND BUFFER.   REQUIREMENTS ALONG
                  WATER OUTLETS.
                       ACTION FOUR: CONTINUE TO ENFORCE LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCE TO MINIMIZE
                  POTENTIAL SHORELINE EROSION.

                                EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOWN WILL ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF
                  FRAGILE LAND AREAS AND WATER QUALITY IMPACTED BY THEIR JURISDICTION THROUGH
                  AVAILABLE LAND MANAGEMENT TOOLS (I.E. ZONING, SUBDIVISION).

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                    3. Stom Hazard Mitigation, Post Disaster Recovery and Evacuation
                        Plan Needs

                                  An entire section (see page 57) is included separately

                    for the hazards associated with hurricane and flood evacuation. Also

                    discussed are the hazards associated with post-stonn redevelopment

                    problems.

                    B. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

                                  Minnesott, Beach does not have significant productive

                    resources that require management strategies to be developed. Certain

                    subject areas are included as they relate to the development of the

                    natural landscape.

                    1. Agriculture

                                  No policies necessary (see pagelo

                    2. Commercial Forestry

                                  No policies necessary (see page@o

                    3. Mining Resource Areas

                                  No policies necessary (see pagelo_).

                    4. Commercial and Recreational Fisheries

                                  No policies necessary (see page @O

                    5. Off-Road Vehicles

                                  The Town of Minnesott Beach does not have off-road vehicle

                    problenis along the shoreline but has encountered problenis along the

                    shoulders of local streets. This problern is addressed on page 53.

                    6. Residential and Commercial Land Development

                                  The town's geographic size and past growth pattern indicate

                    a moderate level of developnent potential over the planning period. The

                    desire to maintain quality residential development with some commercial

                    space remains the town's direction. Both types of development will.be

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                  guided by the local management tools, existing or proposed. Further

                  elaboration on local actions and policies will be provided in the

                  following section.

                  C. ECONOMIC AND CCMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,

                  1. Desired Land Developrmnt/Redevelopment

                      a. Residential/Ccmnercial Development

                              . As previously stated, the Town of Minnesott Beach is basically

                  residential with only peripheral ccmnercial developmnt. The town has

                  taken some gradual steps in addressing these problems through a zoning

                  ordinance but recognizes further steps are needed to ensure that proper

                  developmnt actions are taken in the future. The town wishes to maintain

                  its character of predominantly single-family residences without completely

                  excluding multi-family residences.

                                The town wishes to liTnit commercial development and gradually

                  upgrade the appearance of the existing commercial area. The town recognizes

                  that upgrading of the appearance of this area will be a gradual process

                  that is primarily dependent upon individual property owners. The

                  following policies will apply to residential and ccmmercial development

                  in Minnesott Beach.

                       THE TaqN WILL ENACT A SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AND CONTINUING TO ENFORCE
                  A LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCE, EACH HELPING TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT
                  STANDARDS FOR THE MAINITNANCE OF LOCAL ENVIROMAENTAL FEATURES, THE ACCEPTA-
                  BLE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.

                       ACTION ONE: ESTABLISH PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW OF ALL PTIATS AND/OR
                  PROSPECTIVE DEVELOP=    PLANS.
                       ACTION TWO: ENFORCE ACCEPTABLE LOT, STREET, DENSITY, AND AMENITY
                  DESIGN STANDARDS.
                       ACTION THREE: LIMIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.
                       ACTION FOUR: PROVIDE FOR ENVIR011-1ENTAL FFATURES AND LIMITATION OF
                  STOR41ATER RUNOFF THROUGH THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE RETENTION OF VEGETATION,
                  PRESERVATION OF OPEN-SPACE, AND MINIMLM DISTURBANCE OF THE NATURAL TERRAIN
                  AS CONSISTENT WITH THE POLICY ACTIONS SPELT  OUT IN THE LAND USE PLAN.

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                                 EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOW WILI, ESTABLISH A SUBDIVISION
                    ORDINANCE WHICH WILL GUIDE ANY FUTURE SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT OR
                    REPIATTING OF EXISTING SUBDIVISIONS.

                         THE TCtqN WILL NOT OPPOSE REDEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL
                    AREAS WITHIN THE TrWN LIMITS.

                         ACTION ONE: WILL MAINTAIN DESIGNATED COMMERCIAL AREA AS DESIGNATED
                    BY THE ADOPTED ZONING MAP.
                         ACTION TWO: MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
                    WITH ADOPTED ZONING ORDINANCE.
                         ACTION THREE: WILL SEEK WAYS TO ATTRACT COMMERCIAL SERVICES AS
                    NEEDED BY THE CITIZENRY.
                         ACTION FOUR: WI1L WORK AS NEEDED BY THE CITIZENRY WITH COUNTY TO
                    ENFORCE APPLICABLE BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS.

                                 EXPECTED RESULTS: THE CONTINUATION OF A LIMITED COMMERCIAL
                    AREA WITH A GRADUAL UPGRADING OF SERVICES AND STRUCTURES.

                             b. Desired Industry or Facilities Siting

                                 Due to the town's cormitment to maintain a residential

                    character in the future, no desire to attract or promote industry is

                    indicated. The following policy underscores the intent of the town.

                         THE TaWN DOES NOT DESIRE TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, MINING,
                    FISHERIES, INDUSTRY (LIGHT OR HEAVY), ENERGY FACILITIES, OR THE LOCATION
                    OF ANY MAJOR FACILITY IN OR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE COMMUNITY.

                         ACTION ONE: WILL ENFORCE ALL STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
                    (I.E. ZONING) RELATED TO TEE OPERATION OR PLACEMENT OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
                    ACTIVITIES.
                         ACTION TWO: WILL NOT EXTEND SUCH SERVICES AS TO PROMOTE SUCH LAND
                    USES OR FACILITIES.

                                 EXPECTED RESULTS: NO ACTIONS TO PRCMOTE THE LOCATION OF
                    THE MENTIONED FACILITIES OR ACTIVITIES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE TOM.

                    2. Local Ctmnitment to Service Provisions

                       a. Service Adequacy

                            Since water service, garbage collection, roads, and street lights

                    are the only services provided by the town, they constitute the greatest

                    immediate concern by the governing board. Each of these proved to be at

                    a satisfactory level, both in present provisions and projected capacity

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                   -needs. The continuing improvement of locally-mintained streets was the

                   only local service which was mentioned with any regularity. This concern

                   was consistent with the 1980 Land Use Plan.

                                one service, the treatment and disposal of wastewater, is

                   done on a individual basis. Minnesott Beach is fortunate that its

                   topography and soil types make it atypical for Pamlico County, where many

                   sites for individual septic tanks are unsuitable.

                                The projected development of a centralized wastewater system

                   for other parts of the County does not include Minnesott Beach. The

                   anticipated system costs makes the construction improbable at the present

                   time.

                                The only other viable alternative for wastewater treatment

                   in Minnesott Beach is the introduction of Package Wastewater treatment

                   facilities.  These smaller versions of conventional central wastewater

                   treatment facilities are ccmmonly used to treat and dispose of wastewater

                   from multi-unit residences.

                                With the present low density development pattern and the

                   advantageous local conditions, the introduction of a policy concerning

                   package treatment plant facilities is not warranted.

                                Due to the travel distances involved and the relatively sparse

                   population concentration of southern Pamlico County, certain other services

                   (fire, police, and rescue) %,ere identified by local residents. In

                   addition, the limitations of these services surfaced repeatedly during

                   public discussions.

                                Through recognizing citizen concerns, certain limitations on

                   the perfect resolution of these issues include the small tax bases of

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                    Minnesott Beach and nearby Arapahoe, the lack of population numbers and

                    concentration, and the average age of the residents. Taking these

                    limitations into consideration, significant financial outlays and

                    total dependence upon volunteer assistance are not suitable answers.

                    The following policies were adopted to guide improved public services

                    within these limiting factors.

                         THE TOWN WILL CONTINUE TO UPGRADE LOCAL ROADS THROUGH AVAILABLE
                    REVENUE SOURCES.

                         ACTION ONE: IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE I=     ROAD NEEDS TO BE
                    ADDRESSED THROUGH AVAILABLE LOCAL AND STATE FUNDS.
                         ACTION TWO: NOT PERMIT OPERATING OF UNLICENSED MOTOR VEHICLES
                    OFF OF PUBLIC ROADS EXCEPT FOR OWNER OF PROPERTY.
                         ACTION THREE: PRCMOTE PROPER ROAD DESIGN PRACTICES THROUGH THE
                    ADOPTION OF A SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.

                                 EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOWN WILL MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE
                    MUNICIPAL ROAD SYSTEM.

                         THE TW WILL INVESTIGATE CERTAIN OPERATIONAL CHANGES INCLUSIVE
                    OF COMBINATION OF SERVICES WITH OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. IN ADDITION,
                    THE TOWN WILL IDENTIFY LOCAL FUNDS IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN SYSTEMS
                    THAT WILL AUGM[M THE PRESENT LEVEL OF SERVICE.

                         ACTION ONE: EXAMINE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROTECTION ALTERNATIVES
                    INCLUSIVE OF A COMMUNITY WATCH APPROACH.
                         ACTION TWO: EXAMINE FIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT CAPABILITIES/
                    RESPONSE TIME WITHIN I=    COMMUNITY AND ESTABLISH CHANGES WHERE NECESSARY.
                         ACTION THREE: COMPARE PROJECTED LOCAL COST OF SERVICES WITH
                    NEARBY COMMUNITIES AND SIMILAR SIZE CUMMUNITIES.
                         ACTION FOUR: IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE UPDATED LIST OF HEALTH CARE
                    INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR SPECIALTIES WITHIN THE CCMUNITY TO SUPPLEMENT
                    EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

                                EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOWN WILL TANE SUCH ACTION TO MODIFY
                    OR INITIATE THE PROVISION OF AN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF SERVICES AS APPROPRIATE
                    BASED UPON FINDINGS.

                            b. Citizen Awareness

                                In addition, the level of commmication by local goverrment

                    and the level of understanding of its prevailing policies was viewed by

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                  the public as unsatisfactory. In order to deal with this identified

                  development constraint, the following policy and actions were developed.

                       THE TIOWN DESIRES TO ESTABLISH BETTER. COMMUNICATION WITH DEVELOP=
                  INTERESTS, PROPERTY OWNERS, AND EXISTING CITIZENRY.

                       ACTION ONE: UPGRADE CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION THROUGH LOCAL MEDIA.
                       ACTION TWO: IMPROVE PUBLIC EXPOSURE OF ESTABLISHED POLICY DECISIONS
                  BY HOLDING NO LESS THAN ONE MEETING PER YEAR TO REVIEW POLICY-REIATED ACTIONS.
                       ACTION THREE: ESTABLISH PUBLIC INPUT PROCEDURES WITHIN FRAMEWORK
                  OF ALL PIANNING AND POLICY DOCUMENTS.

                               EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOM WILL SEEK TO IMPROVE CITIZEN
                  KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF LOCAL EFFORTS AND ACTIONS.

                  3. Beach and Waterfront Access

                               Due to its strategic location along the shores of the Neuse

                  River, Minnesott Beach is a potential location for public access to the

                  water. Results of the citizen survey showed a pro-access sentiment (54%)

                  and survey remarks also indicated a discouragement concerning the lack of

                  access to the water by local residents.

                               Steps were taken during the planning process to identify

                  potential sites and funding arrangexmnts. Three existing sites were

                  identified as available sites for consideration as public beach access

                  points. The three sites constituted the only vacant property located

                  along the Neuse River. Two of the sites are under individual ownership

                  while the third is shoreline part of the Minnesott-Beach Country Club

                  property. Both individual lots are located adjacent to private residences

                  with limited space for off-street parking. Due to reservations that remain

                  concerning the local capability to deal with the long-range financial

                  impact (i.e. maintenance) and potential liability problems, the following

                  policy was adopted.

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                        THE TOM WILL SEEK ALTERNATIVES IN OBTAINING AND IMPROVING
                    WATERFRONT PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS.

                        ACTION ONE: THE TOM WILL APPROACH PAMLICO COUNTY ABOUT DEVELOPING
                    A SITE TO SERVE THE MINNESOTT BEACH-ARAPAHOE AREA.
                        ACTION TWO: ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO
                    INVESTIGATE AND IDENTIFY OPTIONAL SITES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE TOWN.
                        ACTION THREE: THE TGWN WILL CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE POTENTIAL
                    LONG-TERM FINANCIAL CUNMMVIENT RELATED TO A BEACH ACCESS SITE.

                                EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOM WILL PURSUE THE MOST OPTIMUM
                    SITE FOR PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS ALONG THE NEUSE RIVER.

                    4. floating Marina/Devel2pnent Homes

                                The occurrence of citizens using boats as full-tine residences

                    has not been a problem in Minnesott Beach. Such practices have been known

                    to increase untreated discharge in local waters and concentrate water-related

                    problem in channels which have limited tidal movement.

                                The town will continue to monitor such actions in the area of

                    the local marina but does not feel any policy action is warranted.

                                The local marina has expanded over the previous planning period

                    but has limited, additional roan to expand its operation.

                                In addition, the present zoning classification scheme limits

                    marine-related development to the existing marina area. Any expansion

                    in-pacting local waters is under the jurisdiction of programs identified in

                    the following section and its policy declaration.

                    5. Ccmmitnent to State and Federal Programs

                                The Town of Minnesott Beach recognizes the need for state

                    and federal program assistance.in the management of certain environmentally

                    sensitive areas. The following represents a policy ccmmitment to continuing

                    support within their jurisdiction.

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                         THE TOW DOES NOT OPPOSE THE CONTINUED STATE MAINTENANCE OF ROADS,
                    THE NORTH CAROLINA, COASTAL MANAMIENT PROGRAM, THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF
                    ENGINEERS JURISDICTION OVER WETLANDS AND NAVIGATION, AND CONTINUED
                    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ITS NAVIGATION SYSTEM.

                         ACTION: NO ACTION NECESSARY.

                    D. CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

                                  Minnesott. Beach recognizes that an open approach to dealing

                    with public problems is the most responsible way to chart qovernrwntal

                    direction and identify policies to bTplement it. Throughout the course

                    of this planning process, the local government has sought public input

                    and opinions.

                                  A public participation plan was designed and adopted in the

                    early stages of the process. The plan has been adhered to throughout

                    the period. The plan stated that public involvement would be generated

                    through local planning board, citizen surveys, one-on-one discussions,

                    and eventually public information meetings. In addition, local newspapers

                    would be used to advertise and promote the workings of the planning process.

                                  Policies related to public information understanding and

                    awareness are identified in Section 3, Subsection D-2.

                                  In reviewing the public opinion results, several observations

                    were made with respect to citizen satisfaction. Reaction to public water

                    service, town streels and trash collection, each appeared to maintain a

                    moderate to high level of satisfaction.

                                  Fire protection, recreation, rescue service, and medical

                    service, each indicated a "below average" level of satisfaction. These

                    services are provided by other govexm-ents and the time and travel distance

                    from Minnesott Beach impacts their level of service.

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                                 Results concerning eni-xgency preparedness service showed a

                     lack of knowledge by the respondents. This conclusion will be addressed

                     in later sections of the document.

                                   Safety or police protection scored low in the results and

                     was considered a problem which must be addressed in the future.

                     E. STOM HAZARD MIGATION, POST DISASTER RECOVERY, AND EVACUATION PLANS

                         1. Discussion

                                   The North Carolina coast has been subjected to scn-e notable

                     hurricanes and northeasters since rreterological records have been kept.

                     These hurricanes have ccinbined wave, wind, and flooding damage throughout

                     Pamlico County in the past.

                                   Minnesott Beach has not been subjected to a severe h urr icane

                     since its incorporation. With its beneficial topographic features, high

                     wind velocities pose the greatest threat to the entire conuunity. Thirty-

                     nine structures along the Neuse River shoreline would be subjected to

                     the erosive effects of the wave action of a storm.

                                   Due to the limited access (Highway 306) to the Town,

                     highway flooding poses the greatest threat should evac uation of the

                     town be necessary.

                                   Below are the storm hazards and their potential impact

                     on Minnesott Beach.

                               a. Winds

                                   Hurricane winds are those sustained winds of over 73

                     miles per hour and may reach gust speeds approaching 200 miles per hour.

                     All properties are essentially subject to wind damage with mobile homes

                     and older structures being the most susceptible. Due to the town's recent

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                  developnent. (84.4% of the homes built between 1970-1980), most-of the

                  residences are considered structurally-sound. The presence of the one

                  mobile home park could prove to be a serious problem should damaging

                  winds occur. Nearly all of the mobile hones are seasonal residences.

                           b. Flooding

                              .Minnesott Beach would not be subject to extensive flooding

                  should a hurricane strike. Depending upon the strength of the hurricame

                  only a small portion of the town is projected to experience flooding

                  problems (See page 61). only three residences are located within the

                  boundaries of the projected 100 year flood line.* The estimated cumulative

                  value of these residences is between $90,000 and $140,000. The remainder

                  of Minnesott Beach is outside of this category and subject only to minimal

                  flooding.

                           c. Wave Action (Erosion)

                               Due to its location along the Neuse River, Minnesott Beach's

                  estuarine shoreline is subject to storm-related erosion. Shoreline

                  erosion could lead to loss of property through waterfront erosion and

                  subsequent undermining of existing structures.

                  2. Storm Hazard Mitigation Policies

                               In order to minimize the potential damage caused by the

                  impact of a hurricane or other major storm, the Town of minnesott Beach

                  has adopted certain policies (see page 60). It is evident that the

                  majority of actions related to these policies are conducted by other

                  levels of.government, and is not within the power of the town government

                  of Minnesott Beach to provide enforcement. Mierever applicable, the

                  town will utilize its available legal and organizational resources to

                  deal with problems generated by coastal storms.

                  *(Ref. Pamlico County Flood Insurance Rate maps).

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                    3. Hurricane Evacuation Plan

                                 One of the most pressing times for intergovernmental

                    cooperation to ccm into play is when it is for the safety of human

                    lives. Minnesott Beach recognizing that role, has developed policies

                    (see page _�1) to ensure the most efficient, effective relocation of

                    its citizens in the event of an amergency.

                             a. Hurricane Conditions

                                 The following represent the 5 levels of conditions identified

                    by the Pamlico County Emergency Management office.

                                 Condition 5 - Hurricane Season (June 1 thru December 30)
                                 Condition 4 - Alert - H urr icane Advisory
                                 Condition 3 - Hurricane Watch or approximately 48 hours
                                               to forecasted landfall
                                 Condition 2 - Hurricane Warning or approxm-ately 24 hours
                                               to forecasted landfall
                                 Condition 1 - 12 hours or less to forecasted landfall
                                 Re-Entry    - Threat removed or damage assesscmnt follows.

                             b. Hurricane Emergency Actions

                                 Each locality is notified by the Emergency Management

                    Coordinator that the Emergency Operating Center is being opened when

                    Condition 4 exists. Support groups from each part of the County are

                    expected to rreet at that office at that time. Tim schedules and

                    scenarios for each potential occurrence prompted by the storm are

                    developed. Such planning is based upon individual storm conditions

                    (i.e. wind strength, direction, speed of movement). Based upon these

                    determinations, local contact people are mobilized to alert citizens

                    of the following:

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                               1) when to evacuate

                               2) where to evacuate

                               3)  how to evacuate

                               4)  any other necessary safety information

                               Two shelters have been identified - Pamlico Technical

                 College and Fred A. Anderson Warehouse. The former is the location

                 that citizens of Minnesott Beach would be relocated. This facility

                 will house approximately 650 people.

                          c. Re-Entry/Clean-Up

                               Subsequent to storm damage investigations, the evacuees would

                 be allowed to return to their residences. This will be based upon the

                 judgenent of the County Emergency Management coordinator. The town will

                 enforce Chapter G - Health Protection and Disease Prevention of its

                 General Ordinances upon the return of its citizens. Through this

                 enforcement, properties shall be the responsibility of those persons

                 holding deed to the property in question. Residents will have 15 days

                 upon notification to comply with the provision of this ordinance.

                          d. Post Disaster Recovery

                               The town recognizes the need to adequately respond to

                 the needs of the citizenry following the impact of a major storm or

                 hurricane (see page U ). The town, due to its limited resources, will

                 depend chiefly upon the following:

                               1.  Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
                               2.  County Sheriff
                               3.  County Building Inspector
                               4.  Water Department Head
                               5.  Director of Social Services
                               6.  County Tax Supervisor

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                                 Certain action priorities will be set depending upon the

                    specific problems generated by the storm. These actions will be consistent

                    with such policies adopted by the plan. All damage assessments, identifi-

                    cation of problems, and dissemination of necessary information to property

                    owners will be coordinated with this group.

                             e. Long Term Recovery/Reconstruction

                                 In compliance with Article IV, Section 3 of the Minnesott

                    Beach Zoning Ordinance, the restoration of structures within the town

                    will be allowed. Non-conforming structures or structures on non-confor-

                    ming properties will not be permitted to be restored if damage exceeds

                    75% of the assessed value. 'Wherever the jurisdiction of state and federal

                    policies are applicable, representatives frcm. the appropriate agency will

                    be contacted for a determination.

                             f. Moratoria Alternative

                                 Due to the confusion and immediate hardships that a building

                    moratorium can cause after a natural disaster, the enactment of a building

                    moratorium is not foreseen. Non-conforming structures or structures on

                    non-conforming properties will not be permitted to be restored as stated

                    in Subsection E. Since the Town is under the jurisdiction of the County

                    Building Inspection Program, such a decision could be subject to County

                    action.

                                 The following policies have been adopted to deal with the

                    local actions associated with hurricane-related evacuation and destruc-

                    tion.

                         THE TOM WILL ENSURE THAT ALL ASPECTS OF A HURRICANE EVACUATION
                    PLAN IMPACTING THEIR OCMMTY ARE ADEQUATE.

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                       ACTION ONE: COOPERATE WITH COUNTY AND STATE OFFICIALS IN REVIEWING
                  AND EVALUATING CURRENT ENACUAT'ION PLANS.
                       ACTION TWO: WILL ASSIST IN A PUBLIC AWARENESS EFFORT THROUGHOUT
                  THE CUMMUNITY.
                       ACTION THREE: WILL 'WORK WITH PAMLICO COUNTY TO ASSURE THAT ALL
                  CITIZENS ARE PROPERLY AWARE OF HURRICANE EVACUATION PLANS.

                               EXPECTED RESULTS: A SAFE AND EFFICIENT EVACUATION AND
                  RE-ENTRY OF MINNES0Tr BEACH IN THE EVENT OF A HURRICANE OR OTBER.
                  NATURAL DISASTER.

                       THE TOWN WILL IDENTIFY A STEERING COMMITTEE TO GUIDE ALL POST-
                  HURRICANE CLEAN-UP AND DEVELOPMENT, UTILITY REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT,
                  SUBSEQUENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A COUNTY TASK FORCE.

                       ACTION ONE:  WORK THROUGH THE COUNTY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PERMITTED
                  RECONSTRUCTION IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADOPTED COUNTY BUILDING CODE AND
                  LOCAL ORDINANCES (I.E. ZONING, HEALTH PROTECTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION).
                       ACTION TWO:  ASSURE THAT ALL RECONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS IN FLOOD
                  HAZARD AREAS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM.

                               EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOWN WILL HAVE APPROPRIATE REDEVELOP-
                  MENT ACTIONS TARE PLACE IN THE EVENT OF A HURRICANE OR OTHER NATURAL
                  DISASTER.

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                                                    CONCLUSION

                         The preceeding policies and actions represent the genuine concerns

                    and intentions of the Town of Minnesott Beach. The policies dictate

                    the underlying philosophies of the town goverm-ent and its constituents,

                    while the actions delimit the steps of implementation to accomplish such

                    philosophies.

                         one must understand the limitations placed on small town goverm@ents.

                    From the lack of professionally-trained administration to a limited tax

                    base, =y of   the actions outlined for implementation will be dependent

                    upon volunteers serving on local boards and comnittees. It is felt the

                    actions represent reasonable and legitimate steps to ensure that local

                    issues are dealt with in a satisfactory manner over the plarming period.

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                                                SBCrION FOUR

                                         LAND a[ASSIFICATION SYSTEM

                     SECTION FOUR: LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

                     A. OVERVIE@ AM PURPOSE

                                  The land classification system, which was devised at the

                     inception of the North Carolina Coastal Management Act, provides a

                     framework through which the present and future use of land can be

                     identified for local governments. It also provides some relationship

                     between the graith patterns desired for each of the counties and

                     municipalities under the jurisdiction of the Act. It does not act as

                     a zoning guide (See page 68). As stated:
                                  "a land classification system provides a framework
                                  to be used by local governments to identify the
                                  future use of all lands. The designation of land
                                  classes allows the local government to illustrate
                                  their policy statemnts as to where and to what
                                  density they want growth to occur, and where they
                                  want to conserve natural and cultural resources
                                  by guiding growth." (7B.0204) (b)

                     B. DESCRIPTION

                                  The system provides for five (5) designations of land use

                     and developrmnt patterns. They are: Developed, Transition, Ccmunity,

                     Rural, and Conservation. In general, "Developed" and "Transition" are

                     classified as the most intense develoFment patterns which presently

                     require or anticipate the installation of urban services. "Ccmminity"

                     is established for 1cwe-r density developmnt patterns not having or

                     requiring sewer services. Agriculture, forestry, mineral extraction,

                     or other low intensity uses are classified as "rural." "Conservation"

                     stands as the classification for the "long-term management and protection

                     of significant or irreplaceable areas."

                     C. CATEGORIES

                         1. Developed

                                  The "developed" class of land use provides for continued

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                    intensive development and redevelopment of existing cities or municipa-

                    lities. Areas to be classified as "developed" include lands developed

                    essentially for urban purposes or approaching a density of 500 dwellings

                    per square mile which are provided with usual municipal services,

                    inclusive of water and sewer service, police and fire protection.

                    Minnesott Beach does not have any land classified as "developed." Public

                    opinion, identified in the citizen survey, public input, and existing plans

                    show no indication that a sewage treatment facility is planned nor feasible

                    for Minnesott Beach.

                         2. Transition

                                  The "transition" is the only class that signifies a change

                    over the planning period. "Transition" land is classified as those lands

                    providing for future intensive urban development within an area over the

                    ensuing ten years. Lands that are most suitable and that will acconnodate

                    necessary public utilities and services are necessary prerequisities of

                    the designation. The class may also designate areas for additional growth

                    when additional lands in the developing class are not available or when

                    they are severely limited for future development.

                                  Lands classified as "transition" may include:

                                  . lands currently having urban services, but lacking
                                    "developed" characteristics.

                                  . lands necessary to acccmmodate the population and
                                    econcmic growth anticipated within the planning period.

                                  . areas which are, or will be in, a "transition" state
                                    of development (i.e. going from a lower intensity
                                    developnent pattern to a higher* intensity development
                                    pattern, of which will eventually require urban services).

                                  Minnesott Beach presently has two areas that meet the minimum

                    *exceeding three residential units per acre

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                    "transition" criteria. These areas include the following:

                                 1. 6+ acres bordered by Highway 306, Country Club Drive,
                                     and the Neuse River.

                                 2. 4.35 acres bordered by Neuse River Drive, and the
                                     marina facility.

                                 Both of these areas were designated for multi-family

                    developent in the original land development plan (1974) but were not

                    zoned as such on the town's zoning map. All areas are now zoned as R-M

                    (multi-farnily) that were designated for multi-family residences originally.

                                 The first area has three existing structures with each

                    structure containing 5 residences. Eleven structures or 55 residences are

                    planned for the entire site in three phases. An on-site disposal system

                    is presently serving the structures. The County Sanitarian has given

                    approval to 2 proposed structures which will also be served by an on-site

                    system. The six remaining structures will be served by an off-site system

                    approximately 112 mile North along N.C. Highway 306. Final approval is

                    still pending on this system.

                                 The second site is 4.35 wooded acres which recently was

                    re-zoned from ccnuercial (C-2) to multi-family residential (R-M).

                    Preliminary plans call for 12 residences in two 3-story condcminiums

                    which will be primarily marketed to boat owners and retirees. Based upon

                    these preliminary plans, it is anticipated that the final development will

                    exceed three residential units per acre. No formal site plans have been

                    sulanitted for consideration. The County Sanitarian has approved an off-

                    site system for the project.

                                 Based upon discussions with the local sanitarian, each site

                    can support the expected demand due to the existing groundwater levels and

                    favorable soil characteristics in the Minnesott Beach area. Since

                    Minnesott Beach is not part of the projected service area of a Countywide

                    Sewer System and a municipal system does not appear to be feasible in

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                    the foreseeable future, these areas will continue to be served by

                    individual system but will be classified as "transition".

                         3. Ca=-Lity

                                  The "Ccnnunity" classification provides for clustered land

                    uses to meet housing, shopping, employment, and public service needs within

                    rural areas. It is usiially characterized by a small grouping of mixed

                    land uses which are suitable and appropriate in clusters of rural develop-

                    ment not requiring municipal sewer service. "Ccoaunity" may have water

                    service and certain other municipal services.

                                  Due to the existing development pattern, Minnesott Beach is

                    basically classified as "Ccnrmity." (See Map/Graphic 7).

                                  The town has reitterated the desire to limit those areas

                    that higher density (multi-family) developnent could occur through its

                    initial development plan, 1980 Land Use'Plan, and the adopted zoning

                    ordinance. Though the acceptable density of the multi-family areas

                    exceed the threshold for a "transition" classification, it does not appear

                    that further intensification beyond a "ccmuunity" classification will occur.

                    This is based upon the lack of urban-type services projected for the town

                    and applicable policies set forth by the town.

                        4. Rural

                                  The "Rural" class provides for agriculture and forest

                    nonagement, mineral extraction and other low intensity uses over a

                    large area. Such lands are identified as appropriate locations for

                    resource management and allied uses; land with high potential for

                    agriculture, forestry or mineral extraction; lands with one or more

                    1 imi tations that would make development costly and hazardous, and,

                    land containing irreplaceable, limited, or significant natural,

                    recreational, or scenic resources not otherwise classified.

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                                R-M RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY
                        SOU  PCE: U.S. CORPS. OF ENGINEERS                       68         PREPARED By E.C.U. R.D.I.
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                               No area of Minnesott Beach is classified as "rural" but

                  the vast majority of the area surrounding Minnesott Beach is classified

                  as such.

                       5. Conservation

                               The final land use category, according to CAMA guidelines,

                  is the "Conservation" Class, which provides for effective long-term

                  management of significant, limited, or irreplaceable natural resources.

                  Also, certain other areas of cultural, recreational, productive, or

                  scenic value, may also require similar "effective long-term management."

                  Examples could include major wetlands (other than statutorily defined

                  coastal wetlands); especially undeveloped shorelines that are unique,

                  fragile, or hazardous for development; lands that provide necessary

                  habitat conditions (especially for remnant species; pocosins, or publicly

                  owned water supply watersheds and aquifers).

                               The designation "Conservation" does not imply "non-use,"

                  but does imply a need for careful and cautious management of any permitted

                  use. Within any lands designated "Conservation," any proposal, or applica-

                  tion for development actions should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

                               Minnesott Beach has two general areas of "conservation."

                  (See Map/Graphic 7). Those areas are those previously mentioned as AEC's

                  (Areas of Environmental Concern) and the golf course (open space) area.

                  D. POLICIES RELATED TO LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

                       1. Camn-inity

                               The Town does not wish to cmmt to any new service obliga-

                  tions. Also, extension or expansion of present service capabilities is

                  not desired and will not be necessary based upon the implementation of

                  this plan's policies. No adopted policy reflects any intention by the

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                    town to pursue such services that would promote intensive development.

                    Thus, the town has adopted such policies that would maintain a "comrunity"

                    classification and not transcend into a denser development pattern as

                    identified by a "transition" classification.

                         2. Transition

                                 All actions and policies related to development density within

                    Minnesott Beach signify the position of maintaining a predominantly single-

                    family comminity with a low density pattern. No policy has been adopted

                    that would accelerate or expand the development of malti-family residential

                    areas beyond the present designated areas. Policies concerning limiting

                    service obligations related to land demands will continue. Such policy

                    positions will effectively suppress more intensive development pressure

                    outside the "transition" areas.

                         3. Conservation

                                 All policies maintain action that would limit development

                    pressure upon these identified areas.

                         4. Developed

                                 Classification does not apply to Minnesott Beach and no

                    indication is seen that it will in the foreseeable future.

                         5. Rural

                                 This classification does not apply to the Town of Minnesott

                    Beach.

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                LAND CLASSIFICATION

                        CONSERVATION
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                        TRANSITION

                        COMMUNITY
                Note: NA    OUTSIDE MUNICIPALITY
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                                              SEMON FIVE

                                             POLICY SYNOPSIS

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                    SECTION FIVE: POLICY SYNOPSIS

                    A. OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

                                 The following provides a central location for policy referral

                    by the local government. This section allows for an identification of all

                    policies and actions that will be enforced over the planning period.

                                 Throughout the planning process, ideas and suggestions for

                    alternative action were raised in order to establish discussion and local

                    reactions. Many of the alternatives are discounted because of a lack of

                      feasi-bility or being ill-timed for this conmmity.

                                 It is hoped this section provides a framework for the

                    planning efforts of the Tbwn of Minnesott Beach.

                    B. LISTING AND ALTERNATIVES

                    POLICY ONE

                       THE TOM DESIRES TO ENSURE THAT EMM SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT'
                    (INCLUSIVE OF RESIDENCES, CWMCIAL USES, AND MARINAS) DOES NOT
                    SIGNIFICANTLY HARM THE ADJACENT ESTUARINE WATERS (AEC) OR THE OVERALL
                    ESTUARINE SYSTEM.

                       ACTION ONE: ESTABLISH SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE WITH APPROPRIATE
                    SEDIMENT CONTROL PRECAUTIONS.
                       ACTION TWO: APPROACH THE STATE FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE DETERMINATION
                    OF LOCAL SEDIMENT MOVEMU AND ACCEPTABLE REPLENISHMENT ALTERNATIVES.
                       ACTION THREE: NO ZONING CHANGES WHICH ARE INCONSISTENT WITH 15 NCAC
                    7H (NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) WILL BE ALLOWED IN ORDER NOT TO
                    PERMIT DE==AL LAM USES ADJACENT TO ESTUARINE WATERS.
                       ACTION FOUR: SEEK PROTECTION AGAINST THE DESTRUCTION OR WEAKENING
                    OF ANY NATURAL BARRIER AGAINST EROSION.
                       ACTION FIVE: SUPPORT THE ENFORCEMENT OF ALL APPLICABLE RULES
                    AM REGULATIONS GOVERNING DEVELOPMENT' IMPACTTNG THE ESTUARINE SHORE-
                    LINE AND ESTUARINE WATERS.

                           EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOM WILL MINIMIZE SHORELINE EROSION
                    PROBLEMS WITHOUT ADVERSELY IMPACTING THE AFOREMENTIONED AREAS OF
                    ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC's).

                           ALTERNATIVES: - ALLOW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS (SUBDIVISION) TO
                                           PLAN THEIR DESIGN WITH ONLY APPLICABLE REGULATIONS'
                                           FOR LOT SIZE.
                                         - NOT APPROAM STATE AGENCIES OR OFFICES CONCERNING
                                           BEACH REPLENISHMENT NEEDS.
                                         - ALLOW INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNERS TO SEEK SHORELINE
                                           REPLENISHMENT' APPROACHES TO THEIR PROPERTY.

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                    POLICY TWO

                        THE TOWN WILL CONTINUE TO UPGRADE LOCAL ROADS THROUGH AVAILABLE
                    REVENUE SOURCES.

                        ACTION ONE: IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE LOCAL ROAD NEEDS TO BE
                    ADDRESSED THROUGH AWJABLE LOCAL AND STATE FUNDS.
                        ACTION TWO: NOT PERMIT OPERATING OF UNLICENSED MOTOR VEHICLES
                    OFF OF PUBLIC ROADS EXCEPT FOR OMER OF PROPERTY.
                        ACTION TBREE: PROMOTE PROPER ROAD DESIGN PRACTICES THROUGH SUB-
                    DIVISION ORDINANCE.

                           EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOWN WILL MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE MUNICIPAL
                    ROAD SYSTEM.

                           ALTERNATIVES: -  ALLOW ACTIONS WHICH WOULD DAMAGE RCADKAYS AND
                                            SHOUIDERS.
                                         -  NOT DEVELOP APPROPRIATE ROADWAY DESIGN GUIDELINES
                                            THROUGH PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
                                         -  UPGRADE ROADS TO STATE STANDARDS AND SEEK STATE
                                            SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.

                    POLICY THREE

                        TBE TOWN WILL NOT PERMIT LAND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES WHICH WILL DEGRADE LOCAL
                    FRAGILE LAND AREAS, QUALITY OF SURFACE WATERS, GROUNDWATERS, OR SIGNIFI-
                    CANTLY LOWER THE QUANTITY OF WATER IN THE AQUIFER.

                        ACTION ONE: MAINTAIN PRESENT LAND DENSITIES WHICH WILI, ENCOURAGE
                    TBE CONTINUATION OF CONVENTIONAL, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
                    BASED UPON SOIL SUITABILITIES.
                        ACTION TWO: CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE ENFORCE@T OF LOCAL AND
                    STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS CONCERNING INDIVIDUAL SEPTIC TANK
                    INSTALLATION/OPERATION.
                        ACTION THREE: WILL DEVELOP SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE WITH APPROPRIATE
                    DRAINAGE GUIDELINES, LOT DESIGN STANDARDS, AND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS AMONG
                    WATER OUTLETS.
                        ACTION FOUR: CONTINUE TO ENFORCE LOCAL ZONITJG ORDINANCE TO MINIMIZE
                    POTENTIAL SHORELINE EROSION.

                           EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOM WILL ENSURE TBE MikINTENANCE OF
                    FRAGILE LAND AREAS AND WATER, QUALITY IMPACTED BY THEIR JURISDICTION
                    THROUGH AVAILABLE LAND MANAGEMENT TOOIS (I.E. ZONING, SUBDIVISION).

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                  POLICY FOUR

                       THE TOWN RECOGNIZES THE ENVIRORv!ENTAL VALUE OF COASTAL WrLANDS
                  (ABC) AND DESIRES TO PROTECT THEM FRaM SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE.

                       ACTION ONE:  MAINTAIN DESIGNATION OF WEI%ANDS WITHIN THE LOCAL
                  ZONING ORDINANCE.
                       ACTION TWO: DISALLOW ANY LAND USE DESIGNATIONS THAT ARE INCON-
                  SISTENT WITH 15 NCAC 7H, (NORTH CAROLINA, ADMINISTRATIVE CODE). (EXAMPLES
                  ARE UTILITY EASEMENTS, FISHING PIERS, DOCKS, AGRICULTURAL USES, AND/OR
                  DRAINAGE USES).

                                EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOM WILL ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF
                  COASTAL MARSHES AS DEFINED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL RESOURCES
                  COMMISSION.

                                ALTERNATIVES: ELIMINATE "WE'TLANDS" DESIGNATION WITHIN
                                                ADOPTED ZONING ORDINANCE.

                  POLICY FIVE

                       THE TOM WILL NOT RESTRICT THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO NAVIGATION IN
                  PUBLIC TRUST AREAS (AEC) TO PERPETUATE THEIR BIOLOGICAL VALUE.

                       ACTION ONE: DISALLOW ANY LAND USE DESIGNATIONS ADJACENT TO PUBLIC
                  TRUST AREAS THAT ARE INCONSISTENT WITH 15 NCAC 7H (NORTH CAROLINA
                  ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) .
                       ACTION TWO: PROVIDE APPMPRIATE STANDARDS WITHIN THE LOCAL CONTROL
                  ORDINANCES (ZONING AND SUBDIVISION) FOR THOSE ACCEPTABLE LAND USE
                  DESIGNATIONS.

                                EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOWN WILL ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF
                  PUBLIC TRUST AREAS AS DEFINED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL RESOURCES
                  COMMISSION.

                                ALTERNATIVES: DISREGARD THE TOWN'S IMPACT UPON ADJACENT
                                PUBLIC TRUST WATERS.

                  POLICY SIX

                       THE TOWN WILL ENACT A SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AND CONTINUING TO ENFORCE
                  A LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCE, EACH =2ING TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT
                  STANDARDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES, THE ACCEPTA-
                  BLE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.

                       ACTION ONE: ESTABLISH PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW OF ALL PIATS AND/OR
                  PROSPECTIVE DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
                       ACTION TWO: ENFORCE ACCEPTABLE LOT, STREET, DENSITY, AND ADolENITY DESIGN
                  STANDARDS.
                       ACTION THREE: LIMIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.
                       ACTION FOUR: PROVIDE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES AND LIMITATION OF
                  STOR*QATER RUNOFF THROUGH THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE RETENTION OF VEGETATION,
                  PRESERVATION OF OPEN-SPACE, AND MINIMUM DISTURBANCE OF THE NATURAL TERRAIN
                  AS CONSISTENT WITH THE POLICY ACTIONS SPE7T    OUT IN THE LAND USE PLAN.

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                                 EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOWN WILL ESTABLISH A SUBDIVISION
                   ORDINANCE WHICH WILL GUIDE ANY FUTURE SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT OR
                   REPLATTING OF EXISTING SUBDIVISIONS.

                                 ALTERNATIVES: - NOT ENACT A LOCAL SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
                                                 - NOT INCLUDE PROTECTIVE CONSIDERATION FOR
                                                  VEGETATION, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL TERRAIN.

                   POLICY SEVEN

                        THE TOM DES  IRES TO ESTABLISH BE7= CC1*1UNICATION WITH DEVELOPMENT
                   INTERESTS, PROPERTY OWNFlRS, AND EXISTING CITIZENRY.

                        ACTION ONE: UPGRADE CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION THROUGH LOCAL MEDIA.
                        ACTION TWO: IMiPROVE PUBLIC EXPOSURE OF ESTABLISHED POLICY DECISIONS.
                        ACTION THREE: ESTABLISH PUBLIC INPUT PROCEDURES WITHIN FRAMURK
                   OF ALL PLANNING AND POLICY DOCUMENTS.

                                 EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOWN WILL SEEK TO IMPROVE CITIZEN
                   KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF LOCAL =RTS AND ACTIONS.

                                 ALTERNATIVES: - MAINTAIN SAME PUBLIC COMUNICATION CHANNELS.
                                                - NO ACTION.

                   POLICY EIGHT

                        THE TOWN WILL CONTINUE TO ENFORCE THE ADOPTED ZONING ORDINANCE AND
                   ITS INTENT INCLUSIVE OF DENSITY1 SETBACKS, AND CONSERVATION AREAS.

                        ACTION ONE: MAINTAIN LOW-DIENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS
                   BASED UPON SOIL LIMITATIONS.
                        ACTION TWO: REVIEW DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
                   UNITS (I.E. CONDOMINIUMS, APARTMENTS, ETC.) WITHIN PRESENT R-M DISTRICT.
                        ACTION THREE: LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF COMMERCIAL LAND USE DESIGNATION
                   WITHIN THE TOWN.
                        ACTION FOUR: MAINTAIN THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE
                   AS AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN INCLUSIVE OF COASTAL WETLANDS, ESTUARINE
                   SHORELB@ES, AND PUBLIC TRUST AREAS WITH ALL PERMITTED LAND USES BEING
                   CONSISTENT WITH 15 NCAC 7H (NORrH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE)

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                  POLICY NINE

                       THE TOM WILL NOT OPPOSE REDEVEWPMENT OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL
                  AREA WITHIN THE TOM LIMITS.

                       ACTION ONE: WILL MAINTAIN DESIGNATED COMMERCIAL AREA AS DESIGNATED
                  BY THE ADOPTED ZONING MAP.
                       ACTION TWO: MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
                  WITH ADOPTED ZONING ORDINANCE.
                       ACTION THREE: WILL SEEK WAYS TO ATTRACT COMMERCIAL SERVICES AS
                  NEEDED BY THE CITIZENRY.
                       ACTION FOUR: WILL WORK AS NEEDED BY THE CITIZENRY WITH COUNTY TO
                  ENFORCE APPLICABLE BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS.

                               EXPECTED RESULTS: THE CONTINUATION OF A LIMITED COMMERCIAL
                  AREA WITH A GRADUAL UPGRADING OF SERVICES AND STRUCTURES.

                               ALTERNATIVES: - LIMIT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT DESIGNATION.
                                              - ADOPT LOCALLY ENFORCED BUILDING CODES.

                  POLICY TEN

                       THE TOWN WILL INVESTIGATE CERTAIN OPERATIONAL CHANGES INCLUSIVE
                  OF COMBINATION OF SERVICES WITH OTHER LOCAL GOVElWdENTS. IN ADDITION,
                  THE TOWN WILL IDENTIFY LOCAL FUNDS IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN SYSTEMS
                  THAT WILL AUGMENT THE PRESENT LEVEL OF SERVICE.

                       ACTION ONE: EXAMINE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PR(YTECTION ALTERNATIVES
                  INCLUSIVE* OF A CCMMUNITY WATCH APPROACH.
                       ACTION TWO: EXAMINE FIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT CAPABILITIES/
                  RESPONSE TIME WITHIN LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ESTABLISH CHANGES WHERE NECESSARY.
                       ACTION THREE: COMPARE PROJECTED LOCAL COST OF SERVICES WITH
                  NEARBY COMMUNITIES AND SIMILAR SIZE COMMUNITIES.
                       ACTION FOUR: IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE UPDATED LIST OF HEALTH CARE
                  INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR SPECIALTIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPLMM
                  EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

                               EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOM WILL TAKE SUCH ACTION TO MODIFY
                  OR INITIATE THE PROVISION OF AN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF SERVICES AS APPROPRIATE
                  BASED UPON FINDINGS.

                               ALTERNATIVES: - NO ACTION.

                  POLICY ELEVEN

                       THE TOWN WILL SEEK ALTERNATIVES IN OBTAINING AND IMPROVING
                  WATERFRONT PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS.

                       ACTION ONE: THE TOM WILL APPROACH PAMLICO COUNTY ABOUT DEVELOPING
                  A SITE TO SERVE THE MINNESOTT BEACH-ARAPAHOE AREA.
                       ACTION TWO: ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO
                  INVESTIGATE AND IDENTIFY OPTIONAL SITES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE TOM.
                       ACTION THREE: THE TOWN WILL CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE POTENTIAL
                  LONG-TEFM FINANCIAL COMMITMENT RELATED TO A BEACH ACCESS SITE.

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                                  EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOWN WILL PURSUE THE MOST OPTIMUM
                    SITE FOR PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS ALONG THE NEUSE RIVER.

                                  ALTERNATIVES: - PURSUE THE POTENTIAL LOCATION OF A LOCAL
                                                    BEACH ACCESS SITE.
                                                  - SEEK LOCAL FUNDING FOR DEVELOPMENT COSTS.

                    POLICY TWELVE

                         THE TOWN WILL ENSURE THAT ALL ASPECTS OF A HURRICANE EVACUATION
                    PLAN IMPACTING TBEIR CCMMUNITY ARE ADEQUATE.

                         ACTION ONE: COOPERATE WITH COUNTY AND STATE OFFICIALS IN REVIEWING
                    AND EVALUATING CURRENT EVACUATION PLANS.
                         ACTION TWO: WILL ASSIST IN A PUBLIC AWARENESS EFFORT THROUGHOUT
                    THE CCMMUNITY.
                         ACTION THREE: WILL WORK WITH PAMLICO COUNTY TO ASSURE THAT ALL
                    CITIZENS ARE PROPERLY ADORE OF HURRICANE EVACUATION PLANS.

                                  EXPECTED RESULTS: A SAFE AND EFFICIENT EVACUATION OF
                    MINNESCTT BEACH IN THE EVENT OF A HURRICANE OR MEER NATURAL DISASTER.

                                  ALTERNATIVES: - NO LEGITIMATE ALTERNATIVE.

                    POLICY THIRTEEN

                         THE TOWN WILL IDENTIFY A STEERING COMMITTEE TO GUIDE ALL POST-
                    HURRICANE CIEAN-UP AND DEVELOPMENT, UTILITY REPAIR AND/OR REPIACR4ENT,
                    SUBSEQUENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A COUNTY TASK FORCE.

                         ACTION ONE: WORK THROUGH THE COUNTY TO ENSURE THAT ALL RECONSTRUCTION
                    IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADOPTED COUNTY BUILDING CODE AND LOCAL ORDINANCES.
                         ACTIO14 TWO: ASSURE THAT ALL RECONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS IN FLOOD
                    HAZARD AREAS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM.

                                  EXPECTED RESULTS: THE TOWN WILL HAVE APPROPRIATE DEVELOP-
                    MENT ACTIONS TAKE PLACE IN THE EVENT OF A HURRICANE OR OTHER NATURAL
                    DISASTER.

                                  ALTERNATIVES: - NO ACTION.

                    POLICY FOURTEEN

                         THE TOM DOES NOT DESIRE TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, MINING,
                    FISHERIES, INDUSTRY (LIGHT OR HEAVY), ENERGY FACILITIES, OR THE LOCATION
                    OF ANY MAJOR FACILITY IN OR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CObWJNITY.

                         ACTION ONE: WILL ENFORCE ALL STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
                    RlM.ATED TO THE OPERATION OR PLACED= OF THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITIES.
                         ACTION TWO: WILL NOT EXTEND SUCH SERVICES AS TO PROMOTE SUCH LAND
                    USES OR FACILITIES.

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                                EXPECTED RESULTS: NO ACTIONS TO PROMOTE  THE LOCATION OF
                  TBE MENTIONED FACILITIES OR ACTIVITIES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE TOM.

                                ALTERNATIVES: - CHANGE THE RESIDENTIAL NATURE OF THE
                                                 MUNICIPALITY.
                                               - NO EXPRESSION OF OPPOSITION.

                  POLICY FIFTEEN

                       THE TOM DOES NOT OPPOSE THE CONTINUED STATE MAINTENANCE OF ROADS,
                  THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MA111AGEMENT PROGRAM, THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF
                  ENGINEERS JURISDICTION OVER WETLANDS AND NAVIGATION, AND CONTINUED
                  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ITS NAVIGATION SYSTEK.

                                ACTION: NO ACTION NECESSARY.

                  POLICY SIXTEEN

                       BEFORE ANY LAND ALTERATION TAKES PLACE IN THE ASA SITE, APPROPRIATE
                  STATE OFFICIALS WILL BE NOTIFIED.

                       ACTION ONE: THE MINNESOTT BEACH PLANNING BOARD WILL MONITOR FUTURE
                  LAND DEVELOPMENT CHANGES IN THE SPECIFIED SITE.

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                                                  APPENDIX

                                                                    APPENDIX A

                                                     TOWN OF MINNESOT]r BEACH

                                                              LAND USE PLAN

                                                                Citizen Survey

                  1. PERSONAL

                      NOTE: Please check the following answers as they apply to you or your family:

                       1. Which of the following best describes your residence status?

                                  a. Full-time Resident

                                  b. Seasonal Resident

                                  c. Non-resident Property Owner

                       2. If you are either a full-time or seasonal resident, how long have you resided or had a residence in Min-
                          nesott Beach?

                                  a. more than 10 years                               c. 1-5 years

                                  b. 5-10 years                                       d. less than 1 year

                       3. If you are either a seasonal resident or non-resident property owner, do you plan to move to Minnesott
                          Beach on a permanent basis within the following time frames?

                                  a. 1 year                                           c. 3-5 years

                                  b. 1-3 years                                        d. do not plan to move there or unsure

                       4. Please indicate thertumber of persons in your household who fit in each age category:

                                  a. 0-5 years                                        e. 36-45 years

                                  b. 6-17 years                                       f. 46-55 years

                                  c. 18-25 yej                                        g. 56-65 years

                                  d. 26-35 years                                      h. over 65 years

                       5. Which of the following best describes the head of household's employment status?

                                  a. full-time employed                               c. unemployed

                                  b. part-time employed                               d. retired

                       6. Which of the following best corresponds with your household's total income?

                                  a. below $10,000                                    d. $30,001 to $40,000

                                  b. $10,001 to $20,000                               e. $40,001 to $50,000

                                  c. $20,001 to $30,000                               f. above $50,000

                       11. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNS

                           NOTE: Please circle the word or phrase with which you agree.

                               7. Minnesott Beach has grown at a (TOO RAPID, ACCEPTABLE, TOO SLOW, NO OPINION) rate over
                               .the past five years.

                               8. Minnesott Beach has handled its growth over the past five years in an (ACCEPTABLE, UNACCEPTABLE,

                               NO OPMON) manner.

                               9. 1 (AGREE, DISAGREE, NO OPINION) that Minnesott Beach should construct a public sanitary
                               sewerage system.

                           10. The present types of local regulatory control over growth and development are (TOO STRICT,

                               ACCEPTABLE, TOO LENIENT, NO OPINION).

                           11. Please rank in order 1 through 5 the following types of development (1 being most preferred, and 5
                               being least preferred):

                                      a. apartments                                      d. mobile homes

                                      b. condominiums                                    e. commercial establishments

                                      c. single-family homes

                      111. LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN

                           NOTE: Please circle the letter which best represents your level of concern with the following:

                           12. The quality of water of the Neuse River:

                               a. very concerned      b. concerned           c. not concerned        d. no opinion

                           13. The quality of water of Alligator Gut (Marina):

                               a. very concerned      b. concerned           c. not concerned        d. no opinion

                           14. The preservation of wetlands in the area:

                               a. very concerned      b. concerned           c. not concerned        d. no opinion

                           15. The environmental impact of individual septic systems:

                               a. very concerned      b. concerned           c. not concerned        d. no opinion

                           16. Coastal environmental problems in general:

                               a. very concerned      b. concerned           c. not concerned        d. no opinion

                    IV. GENERAL POLICIES

                        NOTE: Please circle the response which best describes your feelings.

                        17. The Town of Mu'mesott Beach should exercise more regulatory control over the growth of the town.

                            STRONGLY AGREE AGREE                 NEUTRAL         DISAGREE         STRONGLY DISAGREE

                        18. The State of North Carolina should provide increased direction over development along the coast of
                            North Carolina.

                            STRONGLY AGREE AGREE                 NEUTRAL         DISAGREE         STRONGLY DISAGREE

                        19. The State of North Carolina should provide increased direction over development along the Neuse
                          - River.

                            STRONGLY AGREE AGREE                 NEUTRAL         DISAGREE         STRONGLY DISAGREE

                        20. More policies concerning growth and development of Minnesott Beach are needed to guide its
                            future.

                            STRONGLY AGREE AGREE                 NEUTRAL         DISAGREE         STRONGLY DISAGREE

                        21. The present policies of the Town are working well in guiding its future.

                            STRONGLY AGREE AGREE                'NEUTRAL         DISAGREE         STRONGLY DISAGREE

                        22. The Town should try to obtain land for public beach access.

                            STRONGLY AGREE AGREE                 NEUTRAL         DISAGREE         STRONGLY DISAGREE

                        23. The Town should allow development of condominiums in the area from the ferry dock to the existing
                            pier.

                            STRONGLY AGREE AGREE                 NEUTRAL         DISAGREE         STRONGLY DISAGREE

                        24. The intent of the Town's policies is understood by. the general population.

                            STRONGLY AGREE AGREE                 NEUTRAL         DISAGREE         STRONGLY DISAGREE

                V. PUBLIC SERVICE

                    NOTE: Please rate the adequacy of the following services to the best of your knowledge (circle your response).

                    25. Public water system

                       A. EXCELLENT    B. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                    26. Septic System

                       A. EXCELLENT    B. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                    27, Town Streets

                       A. EXCELLENT    8. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                    28. Drainage

                       A. EXCELLENT    B. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                    29.- Trash Collection

                       A. EXCELLENT    B. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                    30. Recreation

                       A. EXCELLENT    B. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                    31. Town Government

                       A. EXCELLENT    B. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                    32. Fire Protection

                       A. EXCELLENT    B. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                    33. Safety (Police) Protection

                       A. EXCELLENT    B. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                    34. Emergency Preparedness

                       A. EXCELLENT    B. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                    35. Street Lighting

                       A. EXCELLENT    B. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                    36. Rescue/Ambulance Services

                       A. EXCELLENT    B. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                    37. Medical Services

                       A. EXCELLENT    B. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                    38. Education

                       A. EXCELLENT    B. GOOD      C. AVERAGE     F. POOR    0. NO OPINION

                VI. GENERAL ATTITUDE

                   NOTE: These topics were noted in your previous land development plan.

                   Please express your feelings about the subjects as they relate to Minnesott Beach.

                   39. Type of waterfront development:

                   40. General appearance of town-

                   41. Annexation of additional properties:

                  42. Increased tourism:

                  43. Increasing taxes for needed services:

                  44. Seasonal resident(s) needs:

                  45. Permanent resident(s) needs:

                  46. Non-resident(s) property owner needs:

                  Thank you for your tirne, effort, and assistance in this important pr6cess.

                  PREPARED BY:  East Carolina University
                                Regional Development Institute
                                Willis Budding
                                Greenville, NC 27834-4353

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                                                                 (FOLD HERE To MAIL)

                                               MAILING INSTRUCrIONS FOR CMZEN SURVEY:
                                        After completing the survey, fold where indicated, staple and return.

                                                                                                                     February 1986

                    Dear Citizen,

                       The purpose of this survey is to determine the needs and attitudes concerning land use in the Town of
                    Minnesott Beach. Your response wiH be used to assist in the planning decisions and recommendations incor-
                    porated in the Town's Land Use Plan which is being prepared.

                       Funds for the development of this survey are through the Department of Coastal Management, State of
                    North Carolina. Your assistance and cooperation is a valuable contribution and is appreciated. Please fold and
                    return by mail or leave at the Minnesott Beach Town Hall during regular busirtess hours. Please complete and
                    return prior to March 12, 1986.

                                                                                                   Sincerely yours,
                                                                                                   Town of Minnesott Beach

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