North Myrtle Beach public meetings in 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved several variance requests regarding tree removal and property setbacks. Two applications regarding storage containers were postponed, and one was deferred due to the applicant's absence.

• Approved Variance #35-22: Allowed removal of two 24" trees on Lot 7 and penalized removal of a 27" oak; required replacement or payment to Tree Bank (6-0)
• Approved Variance #38-22: Reduced rear yard setback from 20' to 5' at 2500 Hwy. 17 South (6-0)
• Approved Variance #41-22: Allowed swimming pool in side yard at 440 7th Avenue South (6-0)
• Approved Variance #42-22: Allowed removal of a 29" tree at 1104 Palm Bay Drive with replacement requirements (6-0)
• Approved Variance #44-22: Allowed tree removal at Water Tower Road and Coates Road, requiring retention of a sycamore and additional 269" of replacement trees (6-0)
• Postponed Variance #45-22: Request to keep storage containers at 900 Hwy. 17 North (6-0)
• Postponed Variance #46-22: Request to keep storage containers at 900 Hwy. 17 North (6-0)
• No action taken on Variance #V43-22: Item requires readvertisement

City Council

The Council approved several first and second readings for zoning designations, annexation petitions, and city ordinances. Key actions included adjusting public parking fees and updating regulations for mobile home site dimensions and oceanfront decks. Several items, including a bicycle ordinance and hotel development, were tabled or postponed.

• Approved parking fee adjustments in city-owned lots and rights-of-way (5-0)
• Approved guidelines for redistricting ward lines (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendments for mobile/manufactured home site dimensions (4-0)
• Approved standards for oceanfront decks and dune walkovers (5-0)
• Approved Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program (5-0)
• Approved annexation and zoning for 3.28 acres on Highway 90 (5-0)
• Approved amendments for wetland water quality buffers (5-0)
• Tabled ordinance regarding bicycles on the beach for a workshop (5-0)

City Council

The City Council conducted a workshop to discuss road paving and zoning for the Lauret Tract and an amendment to the Parkway Group Planned Development District for The Preserve. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved one variance for tree removal and postponed two other variance applications to the December meeting. The approved variance requires the removed tree to be replaced with a similar species.

• Approved Variance #39-22 to remove a 36-inch caliper tree at 1211 Highway 17 North (4-1)
• Postponed Variance #38-22 regarding rear yard setback at 2500 Highway 17 South (5-0)
• Continued Variance #35-22 regarding tree removal at Briarcliff Commons to December meeting (5-0)
• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

Council approved several development agreements, including the Apache Lakes Townhomes and the Dye Club Villas. New mandatory wetland water quality buffer regulations were passed on first reading. The council also approved the conversion of Johnson Street to a public right-of-way.

• Approved conversion of Johnson Street to public right-of-way (6-0)
• Approved Cherry Grove Improvement District assessment report and roll (6-0)
• Approved relocation of Crescent Beach Access #8 (6-0)
• Approved Municipal Assessment Bonds Series 2022 for Cherry Grove (6-0)
• Approved Apache Lakes Townhomes PDD amendment and development agreement (6-0)
• Approved mandatory wetland water quality buffer ordinance on first reading (6-0)
• Approved Dye Club Villas PDD amendment and development agreement on first reading (6-0)
• Approved annexation and zoning for 3.28 acres on Highway 90 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the proposed 546-unit Lauret Tract development on 221.42 acres at Water Tower Road and Long Bay Road, and the Third Amendment to the Master Development Agreement for the Sandridge Tract. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was for discussion only. Council members expressed concerns about density, traffic, road paving, and the lack of a Public Safety Fee in the Sandridge agreement.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at workshop