February 4, 2004 Minutes
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Town of Emerald Isle Joint Meeting of Land Use Plan Steering Committee and Planning Board Wednesday, February 4, 2004 Planning Board Chairman, Ceil Saunders, called the Meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. Members in attendance were, Chairman Saunders, Robert Conrad, Jerry Huml, Jim Craig, and Bob Smith. Excused members were: Frank Vance and Eddie Barber. Chairman Saunders then turned the meeting over to Mark Brennesholtz, chairman of the LUP Steering Committee. Mr. Brennesholtz presented a quick overview of the number of meetings that were held in the past 18 months. He was impressed with the 83% attendance over this period. This indicated a very dedicated and interested group to represent the town for this important document. He also felt that the survey results indicated there was a 95 to 98% agreement with recommendations of the steering committee. Mr. Brennesholtz then individually thanked all of those persons who aided in the process to update the land use plan. He then introduced Mr. Bill Farris, Planning Consultant, to bring the Planning Board and Steering Committee up to date. Mr. Farris then gave an overview of the highpoints of the proposed Land Use Plan regarding Growth and Development Policies with a Future Land Use Map. Base Information
Growth and Development Goals
§ Principles and decision guidelines used by Town to attain land use and development goals.
Six Management Topics
§ Public access § Land use compatibility § Natural hazard areas § Infrastructure carrying capacity § Water quality § Local concerns (maintaining a small town atmosphere) Public Access CAMA Planning Objective is to develop comprehensive policies that provide beach and public trust water access for the shorelines in Emerald Isle.
§ Community and local access § Additional Cedar Street-like facilities on Bogue Sound § Continue accepting walkways and cross-overs and re-established public access where encroachments exist § Seek state and county financial assistance for public access Connect public access locations to pedestrian and bicycle systems Correct stormwater and erosion conditions at access locations to protect water quality and tie to stormwater management program Protect public access in review of development proposals Review requirements for placement and length of piers to ensure protection of public access and scenic qualities. Land Use Compatibility CAMA Planning Objective is for local development policies that balance protection of natural systems with economic development as well as to assist local decision making and consistency findings for zoning, divisions of land, and public and private project. § Protection of coastal wetlands Endorses CAMA standards for wetland protection Uses local development management tools to support wetland protection Supports erosion prevention measure consistent with CAMA rules – encourages use of most effective methods. Use standards in 575-foot ORW shoreline – preserve natural barriers to erosion, vegetated buffers, on-site retention of stormwater, minimal impervious surfaces Local ordinances used to support use standards. Only compatible uses in estuarine waters – facility design minimizes negative impacts on estuarine waters. No new or expanded marinas – “floating homes” not allowed. Preserve native vegetation through flexible site planning and design Future land use pattern consistent with natural systems. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity CAMA Planning Objective is to establish policies to ensure that the location and capacity of public infrastructure is consistent with the Town’s growth and development goals.
§ Improve traffic safety and capacity on NC 58 to accommodate peak seasonal traffic § Supports mid-island bridge coordinated with NCDOT regional highway plan § Supports development of pathways and crosswalks recommended by the NC 58 Committee and expansion of pathway system to entire community. § Long-range planning for extension of access through commercial node at Bogue Inlet Drive to relieve traffic congestion § Coordinate land use and traffic decisions § Work with BBWC to ensure continued adequate water supply § Undertake a comprehensive stormwater management program 1) protections and enhancement of water quality 2) address flooding in existing neighborhoods; and 3) best stormwater management practices for new development and redevelopment
Areas with Natural and Manmade Hazards CAMA Planning Objective is for land use guidelines for new development and to better avoid or withstand hazards; and to correlate planned development with existing and planned evacuation infrastructure.
§ Continue Town policies that bolster state regulations on location and intensity of development Ocean Hazard areas. o Dune protection o Vegetation preservation o Beach conservation and restoration o Realignment of Bogue Inlet § Measures to mitigate aircraft accident potential and elevated noise levels o DOD takes practical steps to reduce hazards o Uniform policies regarding disclosure of risks o Encourage property owners and developers to consider compatible uses and construction practices. § Development in flood hazard areas subject to CAMA regulations and flood damage prevention ordinance. § Maintain or improve CRS score to reduce Federal Flood Insurance premiums
Water Quality CAMA Planning Objectives are for policies that help prevent or control non-point source discharges and policies and land use categories that protect open shellfishing waters and restore closed shellfishing waters.
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