On the agenda: Conway Minutes — license plate reader (Aug 17)

August 17, 2026
CITY OF CONWAY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CONWAY CITY HALL
229 MAIN STREET, CONWAY
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
PRESENT: Mayor Barbara Jo Blain, Mayor Pro Tem Beth Helms, Amanda Butler, William
Goldfinch, Justin Jordan, Larry White. ABSENT: Julie Hardwick.
STAFF: Adam Emrick, City Administrator; Mary Catherine Hyman, Deputy City Administrator;
John Rogers, Deputy City Administrator; Jeff Leveille, Technology Services Director; Jason
Perzan, Fire Chief; Reggie Jenerette, Solid Waste Director; Robert Cooper, Construction Services
Director; Jessica Hucks, Planning and Development Director; Dale Long, Police Chief; Timmy
Williams, Hospitality and Beautification Director; Ashley Smith, Parks and Recreation Director;
Kelli Thomas, Deputy PIO; Bobby Wallace, Fleet Maintenance Director; Brandon Harrelson,
Public Works Director; Jamie Givens, Public Utilities Superintendent; Allison Williams, Finance
Director; Lynn Smith, HR Director; and Alicia Shelley, City Clerk.
OTHERS: There were approximately 30 others in attendance.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Blain called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: White gave the invocation and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
The requirements for posting notice of this meeting under South Carolina’s Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) were met.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of MOUs with various agencies to assist Conway Police Department for
the month of October
B. Approval of Special Event – Coastal Carolina Homecoming Parade – November 6,
2026
C. Approval of August 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Motion: Butler made a motion, seconded by Jordan to
approve the August 17, 2026 consent agenda. Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
A. Employee of the Month – August 2026 – Givens presented the Employee of the Month
award to Bryan Bird, Public Utilities Construction Inspector/Line Locator.

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B. Presentation of a Proclamation – America the Entrepreneurial – Blain read the America
the Entrepreneurial Proclamation.
C. Presentation of the Bullard Save a Life Club Award – Representatives from ED Bullard
Co. presented Captain Jeromy Herndon with a challenge coin and the Bullard Save a Life
Club Award; and Firefighter Dallas Watts and Firefighter Stephen Gleason with challenge
coins for saving an individual’s life while using a thermal Bullard imager on May 30, 2026.
D. Discussion of a request to rezone approximately 67.49 ± acres of property located on
Mill Pond Road, Church Street, Camelot Street, Carolyn Street, and Lochwood Lane
to a Planned Development (PD) district and consider a proposed Development
Agreement for commercial and multifamily residential development (PINs 338-0000-0037, 338-07-04-0015, 338-07-01-0033, 338-00-00-0015, and a portion of 338-08-030064). Hucks stated that this item is for discussion of a proposed redevelopment of
approximately 67.5 acres, generally located along Mill Pond Road, Highway 501/Church
Street, Camelot Street, Carolyn Street, and Lochwood Lane. The properties are currently
zoned Highway Commercial and Low/Medium-Density residential, or R-1, and the
applicant is proposed to rezone the properties to a Planned Development District to allow
for a coordinated mixed-use redevelopment of the site. The proposal includes a fairly
significant commercial component along with multifamily residential development. A
development agreement is also being proposed in conjunction with the PD. That agreement
is still in draft form and is intended to address the development parameters, infrastructure
responsibilities, public improvements, and other obligations and public benefits associated
with redevelopment of the property. Hucks said that no approvals are being considered
tonight and that this is being brought before Council as an early discussion item so that
Council has an opportunity to see the overall concept and provide any feedback before the
request moves further through the formal review and public hearing process. Planning
Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on both the proposed Planned
Development zoning and the proposed Development Agreement on September 3.
Assuming they make a recommendation, the items would come back to Council on
September 21. Additionally, while not part of Planning & Development’s review, Hucks
said she did want to mention that the applicant has indicated that they intend to pursue a
TIF district and a Municipal Improvement District, or MID, in connection with the project.
Those would be evaluated separately, but they are part of the applicant’s overall
redevelopment proposal.
There was some discussion regarding wetlands, open space, future tenants, Mill Pond
Road, MID or TIF, and workforce housing.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING:
A. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (H), granting a nonexclusive franchise agreement to Backwater Bites Mobile Food Truck to operate at
the Marina, 4 Elm Street. Wilkerson stated that Eric Jordan, operating as Conway Outpost
LLC, holds a lease agreement with the City of Conway to maintain the marina building,
parking lot, and immediate grounds. Section 4-o of the lease outlines the lessee’s intent to
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introduce a rotation of food trucks to diversify the marina store’s offerings. Per the
agreement, all food trucks must comply with current city requirements, including proper
location, licensing, and inspection. Mr. Jordan is requesting authorization to operate a
mobile food truck, Backwater Bites, seven days a week at 4 Elm Street. In alignment with
Section 5-a of the lease agreement, the applicant acknowledges that food trucks will not be
permitted to operate during any approved special events in the area.
There was no public input.
Motion: White made a motion, seconded by Blain to close the public hearing. Vote:
Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion: Goldfinch made a motion, seconded by Jordan to approve first reading of
Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (H), granting a non-exclusive franchise agreement to
Backwater Bites Mobile Food Truck to operate at the Marina, 4 Elm Street. Vote:
Unanimous. Motion carried.
B. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (I), approving a
Development Agreement (DA) for approximately 120.71 +/- acres of property located
along Hwy 378 in connection with annexation and rezoning of the property into the
City of Conway (PIN 337-00-00-0023). Hucks stated that this proposed development
agreement is being considered in conjunction with the annexation and zoning upon
annexation of the property, which is the following item on the agenda to be considered.
Hucks gave a brief overview, saying that a development agreement is authorized under
state law and establishes certain rights and obligations of the City and developer associated
with development of the property. In this case, the proposed agreement would provide
certain vested development rights for an initial 5-year term while also establishing
infrastructure responsibilities, environmental protection, public improvements, and
negotiated public benefits. The current draft of the agreement addresses a number of those
items. Some of the more significant provisions include the conveyance of approximately
21 acres to the City for park and trail purposes, including construction of approximately
2,600 linear feet of an 8-foot wide paved multi-use trail; roadway and utility connections
to adjacent properties; transportation improvements that may be required as a result of the
traffic study (not yet submitted), SCDOT, or the City; protection of environmentally
sensitive areas, and negotiated treatment of the City’s tree preservation and mitigation
requirements. Hucks said that the agreement before Council tonight remains a working
document. The Developer recently provided a revised draft, and staff and the City’s legal
counsel have reviewed it and provided a list of comments and suggested revisions. Several
substantive matters still need to be finalized before final consideration. These include the
timing and financial assurance for transportation and other required improvements; timing
and conditions associated with the park property and trail improvements, the extent of the
proposed tree mitigation relief and how future changes to the Master Plan would affect that
relief, and several environmental, infrastructure, assignment, and enforcement provisions.
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improvements that may ultimately be required as a result of the development are not yet
known.
Hucks said that Planning Commission held the first required public hearing on August 6
and recommended approval of the proposed development agreement, with the
understanding that the details of the agreement would ultimately be negotiated between the
developer and Council. Tonight is Council’s required public hearing and consideration of
first reading. Staff recommends that Council conduct the public hearing and consider first
reading with the understanding that the Agreement remains subject to continued review
and final revisions before it is presented for final consideration.
There was discussion regarding the need for first reading if the details of the agreement are
still being negotiated upon and it was decided that if the issues are not worked out at second
reading the Ordinance can be deferred until such time as the details are all addressed.
There was no public input.
Motion: Blain made a motion, seconded by White to close the public hearing. Vote:
Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion: Blain made a motion, seconded by Butler to approve first reading of Ordinance
#ZA2026-09-08 (I), approving a Development Agreement for property located along
Highway 378, PIN 337-00-00-0023. Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
FIRST READING:
A. First Reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (J), to rezone approximately 120.71 +/acres of property located along Hwy 378 from Horry County Commercial Forest
Agriculture (CFA) district to the City of Conway Medium Density Residential (R-2)
and Conservation Preservation (CP) districts (PIN 337-00-00-0023). Hucks stated that
this annexation and zoning request is for the Harrison tract just discussed in conjunction
with the Development Agreement. The property consists of approx. 120.7 acres and is
located along Highway 378. It is currently zoned Horry County Commercial Forest
Agriculture. The proposed zoning upon annexation is R-2 and CP. Council approved first
reading of an ordinance annexing the subject property on May 4. Planning Commission
held the public hearing on the proposed zoning upon annexation at its August 6 meeting,
recommending approval of R-2, and CP zoning for the AE flood zone areas, as proposed.
The breakdown of the zoning would be approximately 86.4 acres zoned R-2 and 32.3 acres
zoned CP upon annexation. This proposed zoning is intended to work in conjunction with
the Development Agreement Council just considered. Hucks said that staff recommended
approval of the proposed zoning.

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Motion: Goldfinch made a motion, seconded by White to approve first reading of
Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (J) rezoning property along Highway 378 (PIN 337-00-000023) as presented. Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
B. First Reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (K), to rezone approximately 0.13 +/acres of property located at 124 Quail Run from Horry County Residential, no mobile
homes allowed, (SF10) district to the City of Conway Low/Medium-Density
Residential (R-1) district (PIN 383-09-04-0058). Hucks stated that this is for the proposed
zoning upon annexation for approximately .13 acres located at 124 Quail Run in the Quail
Creek Village subdivision. Council approved first reading of the ordinance annexing the
subject property on July 20. The property contains an existing single-family residence and
is currently zoned Horry County SF-10. The proposed zoning is R-1, which is consistent
with the zoning applied to the other properties within this subdivision that have been
annexed into the City. The future land use map identifies the property as medium-density
residential; however, staff believes R-1 is appropriate given the existing single-family use
and surrounding zoning pattern. Planning Commission held the required public hearing on
August 6 and recommended approval. Hucks said that staff also recommended approval.
Motion: White made a motion, seconded by Helms to approve first reading of Ordinance
#ZA2026-09-08 (K) rezoning property located at 124 Quail Run to City of Conway R-1.
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
C. First Reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (L), to rezone approximately 9.49 +/acres of property located at 2899 E. Hwy 501 from Horry County Highway
Commercial (HC) district to the City of Conway Highway Commercial (HC) district
(PIN 400-04-02-0002). Hucks said that with Council’s permission, she could present this
item and the next item together (Ordinances #ZA2026-09-08 (L) and #ZA2026-09-08 (M).
Hucks stated that these involve separate ordinances because not all of the properties are
contiguous with one another, but they do have the same applicant and are associated with
the same potential future development project. Together, these requests involve
approximately 11.23 acres along Highway 501 and Gardner Lacy Road. Council approved
first reading of the ordinances annexing the subject properties on July 20. The applicant is
now requesting the properties be zoned Highway Commercial upon annexation. The larger
property is approximately 9.49 acres at 2899 E. Hwy 501. It’s currently zoned Horry
County Highway Commercial. The proposed zoning of Highway Commercial is also
consistent with the City’s future land use map. The second group of properties consists of
approximately 1.74 acres along Highway 501 and Gardner Lacy Road, including 101 and
103 Gardner Lacy Road. These properties are currently zoned Horry County Highway
Commercial and Limited Industrial. The City’s future land use map designates those
properties as Industrial, so the requested zoning of Highway Commercial is not directly
consistent with the future land use map; however, the properties are located within an
established commercial and light industrial area along the Highway 501 corridor, and staff
believes Highway Commercial is compatible with the existing development and zoning
pattern in the area. These properties are being assembled as part of a future commercial
redevelopment involving several surrounding properties. At this time, however, no site
redevelopment plans have been submitted for review. Planning Commission held the
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required public hearing on both items at their August 6 meeting and recommended approval
of the Highway Commercial zoning of the properties upon annexation. Hucks said that
staff also recommended approval on both items.
Motion: Blain made a motion, seconded by White to approve first reading of Ordinance
#ZA2026-09-08 (L) rezoning property located at 2899 E. Hwy. 501 to City of Conway HC;
and Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (M) rezoning property located on Highway 501 and
Gardner Lacy, including properties at 101 and 103 Gardner Lacy Road to City of Conway
HC. Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
D. First Reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (M), to rezone approximately 1.74 +/acres of property located on Hwy 501 and Gardner Lacy Road, including properties
at 101 and 103 Gardner Lacy Road from Horry County Limited Industrial (LI) and
Highway Commercial (HC) districts to the City of Conway Highway Commercial
(HC) district (PINs 399-01-04-0001, 400-04-03-0001, and 400-04-03-0002). See
previous motion.
E. First Reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (N), to rezone approximately 2.56 +/acres of property located on Hwy 501, across from Sioux Swamp Drive from Horry
County Commercial Forest Agriculture (CFA) & Highway Commercial (HC)
districts to the City of Conway Highway Commercial (HC) district (PIN 326-14-040010). Hucks stated that this property is approximately 2.56 acres along Highway 501,
adjacent to property annexed into the City a few years ago, also zoned Highway
Commercial upon annexation. Council approved first reading of the ordinance annexing
the subject property on July 20. The property is currently vacant and zoned a combination
of Horry County Commercial Forest Agriculture and Highway Commercial. The requested
City zoning upon annexation is Highway Commercial. This annexation is requested
primarily to facilitate the future construction of a public right of way through the property
that would provide access to adjacent properties previously annexed into the City. No site
development plans have been submitted at this time. The City’s future land use map
designates the Highway 501 frontage of the property as Highway Commercial and the
remainder as Low/Medium-Density Residential. While the requested zoning is not entirely
consistent with the future land use map, it is consistent with the Highway 501 frontage and
the existing city zoning pattern in this area. Planning Commission held the required public
hearing on August 6 and recommended approval. Hucks said that staff also recommended
approval.
Motion: White made a motion, seconded by Goldfinch to approve first reading of
Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (N) rezoning property located on Highway 501, across from
Sioux Swamp Drive to City of Conway HC. Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
F. First Reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-10-05 (A) to annex approximately 26.98 +/acres of property located at 605 Century Circle (PIN 383-00-00-0344). Hucks stated
the applicant is requesting annexation in connection with a proposed track and field
complex for Coastal Carolina University Athletics. Upon annexation, the proposed City
zoning is Institutional, which is consistent with the City’s future land use map designation
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for the property and with the proposed university athletic use. If Council approves first
reading of the ordinance annexing the property, Planning Commission will hold a public
hearing on the proposed zoning of the property at their September 3 meeting. Hucks said
that staff recommended approval of first reading of the ordinance annexing the subject
property.
Motion: Blain made a motion, seconded by Butler to approve first reading of Ordinance
#ZA2026-10-05 (A) annexing property located at 605 Century Circle. Vote: Unanimous.
Motion carried.
G. First Reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-10-05 (B) to annex approximately 2.23 +/acres of property located at 1643 Weldon Lane (PIN 382-02-04-0002). Hucks stated
that if approved this would be the first property along this portion of Weldon Lane to be
annexed and most of the surrounding property remaining in the county is largely wooded,
and undeveloped. Although Weldon Lane is a public road, the public roadway does not
extend to the property. Access is provided via a 50-ft right of way or easement crossing
privately owned properties, so the property does not have direct frontage on a public
road. Additionally, a significant amount of the property is within the AE flood zone and
the City’s future land use map designates the property as Conservation Preservation. The
requested zoning of R-1 upon annexation is not consistent with that designation. Hucks
said that due to the limited access, location relative to the existing City development
pattern, environmental constraints, and the potential challenges associated with extending
city services and regulatory responsibilities into this area, staff recommended disapproval
of this requested annexation.
Motion: Blain made a motion, seconded by Jordan to disapprove first reading of
Ordinance #ZA2026-10-05 (B) annexing property located at 1643 Weldon Lane Vote:
Unanimous. Motion carried.
PUBLIC INPUT:
1. Travis Todd spoke to council regarding handicap accessibility throughout Conway and
student commuter safety along 12th Avenue and Highway 501.
2. Sara Rich spoke to council regarding industrial redevelopment and asked council to issue
an emergency ordinance declaring a moratorium on data centers
3. Fran Rickenbaker spoke to council regarding the street in front of her home on Tenth
Avenue saying since the Thermopane arrows were removed people are now back to driving
on the wrong side of the divided median and said she has safety concerns.
4. George Debusk spoke to council regarding the Country Club Drive conditions and asked
Council to pass an Ordinance that would create time limitations for infrastructure
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Motion: Blain made a motion, seconded by Helms to close public input. Vote: Unanimous. Motion
carried.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
Emrick informed Council of the following:
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Conway has been declared by the Hallmark Channel, one of the 25 Merriest Cities in the
United States. There is still a chance that the city could be named the Merriest and win a
chance to have a future Hallmark movie filmed here. So, every day for the next several
weeks, vote for Conway. Do it every day. The votes, along with a scoring matrix, will
be used to determine the Merriest City in America.
The drought conditions have improved dramatically over the last month, which allowed
the splash pad to reopen. It has been very popular as the temperatures have exceeded 100
with the heat index multiple times over the summer.
Conway was one of many cities eligible for funding from settlements with the
pharmaceutical companies over their opioid policies. The city pledged our funding in
partnership with Horry County to improve the response Countywide to those in crisis.
Staff received the annual report last week and it detailed some of the successes that have
been made over the last two years. Since the beginning of this program, Emergency
responses to overdose incidents has fallen by 28% and the number of opioid related
overdose deaths has fallen by 52%, an astounding improvement. Emrick thanked the
Horry County team that leads and operates these efforts for a job well done.
The WWII Memorial at Collins Park is progressing and staff is shooting for a ribbon
cutting near Veteran’s Day.
Workshops tonight include discussions about the Celebration of Lights, Parking
Downtown, a Request from the Pedal Pub, a Discussion of a new development at
Copperhead Road and Pitch Landing Road, and a discussion of off-site improvements as
they relate to development. There are also two Executive Sessions, one dealing with a
contract for Riverfront Development and the second about appointments of Boards and
Commissions.

Goldfinch discussed the need for impact fees saying that state law handcuffs the city’s ability to
utilize that impact fee and thinks the city should take this need to the statehouse and ask for help.
Goldfinch said that smart development is to let the people that are moving here and have never
contributed to this environment share in that funding.
Emrick said that in the Country Club case the impact fee is the wrong tool because you have a
developer that took something in good condition and ruined it. The developer is obligated to fix it,
and the problem is what they have ruined is not on the city’s property or in the right of way. There
is a financial guarantee that they will fix it, but SCDOT has not required them to do so, or they
have taken that money and said they were going to fix it. Emrick said that is an issue and then said
impact fees would be to make improvements because of the development not to fix things that
have been broken. We do agree on the impact fee needs and that if that subdivision adds 200 homes,
400 cars, and then there is a sudden traffic problem at the intersection of Country Club and Long
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Avenue and a traffic light needs to go up or a roundabout, the city has no funding to do that either.
Emrick said that an impact fee could fund that need.
Goldfinch said that a lot of the issue is whether it is the city’s or not. This is a state road, but it is
still the City of Conway.
Emrick said you have identified the problem is that the city’s hands are so tied on what we can use
impact money for right now that we can’t use impact money for, so we do need legislative change.
Blain added and the speed at which we can use that impact fee money.
COUNCIL INPUT:
Jordan
- Said schools are back in session – remember kids, teachers, and parents.
Goldfinch
- Said to remember our educators, support staff, teachers, parents and pray for a safe, happy
and productive school year.
- Excited about Conway High School and think there are great things to come.
- Shared a quote that is in line with impact fees and who Conway is. Said he is all about
taking care of the people already here and doing the right thing as that is what he is called
to do but also thinks that sometimes all need to slow down and get it right. Growth is upon
us and let’s be a part of the solution.
White
- Asked Chief Long how long the information is kept from the license plate readers and who
has access to the information. Long said 30 days as the city is under the older version but
will soon revise to the best practice standards of 7 days and that the Police Department has
access.
- Recommended that the city encourage the CCU proposed bridge over Highway 544 for the
kid’s safety.
- Asked if the city could create a sign to go on a vehicle indicating that non-verbal and/or
autistic are inside. Long said those do exist, and the decals/tags are made to go on vehicles
and homes.
Butler
- Thanked the community organizations with the back-to-school drives that help with school
supplies.
- Informed all of the new Conway High School app for athletics.
- Voiced her concerns about accessibility for all citizens and encourages staff to make sure
we are making things accessible for all. Appreciates the interpreters at the events over the
last couple of years.
Helms
- Agreed with all that has been said about school – remember teachers, students, parents.
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Appreciates staff as it has been really hot for those working outside.
Appreciates Hucks and the Planning Department.
Spoke of her mom, being in Hospice Care and asked all to take care of the elderly as it is a
sad time when our aging parents can’t get out.

Blain
- Need WD-40 for the door.
WORKSHOP:
Discussion of Christmas décor/ Celebration of Lights location
A. Smith presented Council with the following options for the Celebration of Lights:
- Keep as is along Marina Drive
- Move displays throughout the city in the various parks
- Move to Cypress Basin Park
After some discussion regarding the pros and cons of each option, Council informed staff to move
the displays throughout the parks.
Downtown parking - allowing residents to park with no 2-hour time limit and Jerry Cox
parking lot adding 2-hour parking to the front row
After discussion regarding residents being allowed to park along the street with no 2-hour time
limit, Council decided that these units are existing and never had parking included therefore they
choose not to change at this time. Other discussions included possible paid parking or a future
parking garage where the landlord works out an agreement for a paid parking spot.
Council also informed staff to leave the Jerry Cox parking lot as is.
Pedal Pub
Pedal Pub requested to create an Ordinance to have beer and wine only while on the Pedal Pub
throughout that specific Entertainment Zone.
There was much discussion regarding SC state law not allowing open containers within vehicles
with motors.
Pedal Pub will do further research on other South Carolina entities that allow such uses.
Copperhead Road and Pitch Landing Road Development
Hucks said that this item is to discuss potential annexation of property located on Pitch Landing
and Copperhead Road. The parent parcel is contiguous to the city limits by way of the Warden
Station tract, but like Warden Station, it is outside of the City’s utility service area, which makes
this request different from most annexations that Council typically considers. Currently, the
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property is zoned Horry County Commercial Forest Agriculture (minimum lot size of ½ acre),
SF20 (20,000 sq. ft. lot size) and SF40 (40,000 sq. ft. lot size). If annexed, the City would
assume land use jurisdiction and other responsibilities for the property, even though the City
would not be providing city utilities to the property. A preliminary conceptual plan shows
approximately 129 single-family lots concentrated primarily outside the mapped flood zone. The
plan also identifies 39.7 acres of wetlands and 27.2 acres of open space. The applicant has
indicated that the flood areas would be proposed for Conservation Preservation zoning upon
annexation. The remainder would be requested to come into the City as Medium-Density
Residential, or R-2. This plan is just conceptual in nature and has not been submitted for any
type of formal review. This concept appears to show a small flood-fill area, so the final extent of
any proposed floodplain impacts would still need to be verified through engineering and
applicable permitting processes. Additionally, there is a piece of the parcel that currently fronts
Highway 701 S, making the entire property contiguous, that would need to be a part of the
annexation request; otherwise, the remaining parcel shown here does not satisfy the requirement
to be contiguous. Hucks said that the applicant was present to provide more detail, but the main
reason for this workshop was to determine whether Council was receptive to considering a
formal annexation request, and if so, what information and commitments would be expected
before the request moves forward, such as infrastructure requirements or agreements that would
need to be a part of the annexation.
Franklin Daniels, Maynard Nexsen; Charles Suggs, G3 Engineering; Melissa Williams, and
Stanley Martin were present.
There was discussion regarding a development agreement, straight zoning, affordable housing,
city sanitation and stormwater, and enhancement fees.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion: Jordan made a motion, seconded by Blain to enter into
Executive Session for the following: (A) Discussion regarding a contractual agreement for
Riverfront Development [pursuant to SC Code §30-4-70(A)(2)]; and (B) Consideration of
appointments to boards, commissions and committees [pursuant to SC Code §30-4-70(A)
(1)]. Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion: Helms made a motion, seconded by
Blain to leave Executive Session. Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion: Helms made a motion, seconded by Goldfinch to extend the Riverfront Development
contract for one (1) year and extend the zoning approval for one (1) year. Vote: Unanimous.
Motion carried.
Motion: Blain made a motion, seconded by Jordan to appoint Victoria Green to the Water Quality
and Storm Drainage Commission. Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion: Blain made a motion, seconded by White to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
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