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Besides review of new construction plans the commission checks on complaints about
^Bkpecific unsightly conditions. When indicated they make diplomatic house calls.
This was done throughout the year. They also met with local builders concrning communi
cation problems with the commission and with the Architectural Control Committees
of the property owners'associations. They met several times with PIKSKO and Pine
Knoll Association to resolve difficulties that arose and to make "joint suggestions".
They also worked with Pine Knoll Association and the Planning Board on establishing
standards for bulkhead repair.
Recommendations were made to the commissioners concerning many improvements which
can be made in the appearance of the Town.
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For the biggest improvements in "Prettiness"/ the Community Appearance Commission
this year has begun some award giving in an effort to encourage further upgrading
of the Town's already good looks.
The awards are in two categories: commercial and residential. This year's com
mercial award was presented to the Ramada Inn for the continuing fine maintenance
of their welccsning "front yard". This sort of thing has already proved contagious;
the Sea Hawk has put in some ambitious plantings, and they also have a new sign.
The Doug Fleming Motel, to be known as The Windjammer, is following a good landscaping
plan and will be noticed with pleasure by all who enter Pine Knoll Shores from the
east side.
The residential award was given to the group of neighbors who landscaped the
entrance to Arborvitae Drive with a lovely fence and appropriate shrubs. Other residents
;night get some good ideas for their own approaches to Pine Knoll Shores by swinging
ound for a look at the Arborvitae project.
The Community Appearance Commission never ceases to commend the Garden Club for^
the work done by its members; however, there are lots of things that can be done quite
simply by plain old proud citizens, and this awards program is the enticement for
creative landscaping and other ideas that lead to the beautifying of our example
setting Town.
^ MARY DOLL
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment met on May 12 to hear the appeal of Mr. and Mrs. J. S.
Brody from the interpretation of the building inspector concerning the replacement
of their ocean front platform. The hearing was continued to the regular June 2nd
meeting to obtain more information concerning the matter.
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HURRICANE AWARENESS
The 1987 Hurricane season designated from June through December is fast approaching.
Residents of Pine Knoll Shores should be aware of Hurricanes' destructive forces.
The North Carolina Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores has designated August the 17 through
22, 1987, as HurricarieAwareness Week.
A week of films, displays, publications and talks designed to increase hurricane
^j^wareness will be presented on the following dates: