submitted to the engineering firm of Henry Van Oesen Associates for evaluation before
contracts will be awarded. Hanan stated that the 911 Emergency Telephone number is
operational and available for use. The sand replenishment project at the Holiday Inn
will be completed by the end of the week and the next phase will start at the Ramada
Inn location. The Town received 130,000 yards of clean sand in the replenishment pro
ject. Hanan also indicated that it appears that the Public Utility staff was unhappy
with the Water Company's presentation for a rate increase and he feels confident that
the request for the increase will be adjusted downward.
The Chamber of Commerce is interested in having the DOT place milepost markers
along Highway 58. These markers will help in locating streets, motels and businesses
in town.
The Board approved a motion to have the Mayor send a letter to the DOT stating
opposition to the construction of a third bridge from Morehead City to Pine Knoll Shores.
The Town's legal counsel rejected the request of the Pine Knoll Association for
a written certification that the drainage swale plan would not result in any discharge
of silt or sedimentation into the canal. This decision was based upon the fact that
the obtained permit from the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission [CRC] speci
fically is conditioned upon adequate sedimentation and erosion control measures being
employed and maintained on the system. It was suggested that the Town commit itself
to cooperate with the Association and the State in the event of any long term adverse
water quality created by the construction of the proposed drainage system.
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board met Wednesday, March 28th.
The Board decided to wait for a formal request from Bogue Banks Country Club that
the club be exempt from the zoning ordinance requirement that a landscape permit be
applied for before landscaping or cutting trees.
The Board will recommend to the Board of Commissioners that they establish a schedule
of fees for requests for zoning changes, appeals to the Board of Adjustment and sub
division applications.
AMENDMENT TO THE PINE KNOLL SHORES MUNICIPAL CODE
The Board of Commissioners of the Town of Pine Knoll Shores has determined that
it is in the best interest of the citizens of Pine Knoll Shores to require discontinu
ance of certain nonconforming uses, in order to protect property values and the peace
and tranquility of the citizenry; and
The Town of Pine Knoll Shores has determined it would be inequitable to require
immediate termination of such uses, and further does not desire to require destruction
of structures; and
The Town of Pine Knoll Shores has determined that, for uses that must be discontinued
a period of five [5] years is a reasonable period of time to allow property owners to
make adequate plans for the removal of such nonconforming uses;
It is therefore moved, that the Pine Knoll Shores Municipal Code is hereby amended.
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Once again Mother Nature is providing a spectacular show for us. The dogwoods and
azaleas seem to be especially beautiful this year. Everywhere you look is awesome—
especially Town Hall. What a display!!!!!
Needless-to-say, this splurge of beauty didn't just happen. Lots of work and dollars
went into making us look forward to azalea time. Just one more example of the pride
we feel, as residents of Pine Knoll Shores.