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PACE– Fighting for the Future of Carolina Beach. By Gwen Shaughnessy. What is PACE?. P reservation and A ccountability for our C oastal E nvironment Vehicle for the community to express concerns about the direction of the town Comprised of CB residents and business owners.
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PACE– Fighting for the Future of Carolina Beach By Gwen Shaughnessy
What is PACE? • Preservation and Accountability for our Coastal Environment • Vehicle for the community to express concerns about the direction of the town • Comprised of CB residents and business owners
Mission Statement • Promote healthy sound economic growth that does not compromise the unique quality of being a small town, low-profile, low-density, family-oriented beach community
Current Focus • Central Business District • Arcadia Complex • 13 structures total • Residential & commercial space • 96ft parking structure Proposed Arcadia Complex
Project Support • Revitalize the Central Business District • Catalyst for redevelopment of the boardwalk area • Estimated $87.5 million economic impact over 10 year span
Project Opposition • Contradicts 1997 CAMA LUP • Negative impacts • Traffic • Sewage treatment • Stormwater runoff • Walling effect
What’s Next? • Town council approved project • Must apply for CAMA major permit from DCM • Setback requirements • Amendments to LUP • CRC certification