North Myrtle Beach roundup: Police mutual aid, public art funding discussed; zoning board set to hear setback variances
North Myrtle Beach’s government boards met over the past two weeks to consider a police cooperation pact, public art funding models, and several property modifications, though final votes and official minutes were not available for any of the meetings as of press time. A single upcoming hearing will decide two residential setback variances.
Public Arts Commission
The Public Arts Commission on June 24 discussed how the city might finance public art through fees tied to new development. Commissioners reviewed case studies from other municipalities and various funding structures. The agenda also included a communication update on the Show-up Art Show. No formal action was taken.
City Council
On June 25, the City Council considered a resolution to enter a Mutual Aid and Law Enforcement Support Agreement with the City of Conway. The single-item agenda would authorize North Myrtle Beach police to assist Conway officers and vice versa under a formal collaborative framework. The full council was present; a vote tally was not released by deadline.
Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee held two meetings during the period, both focused on land-use and design matters.
On June 25, members reviewed a privacy fence amendment at 1320 Jolly Roger Drive within the Robber’s Roost subdivision and a courtesy application for Cherry Grove Marina at 2201 Little River Neck Road. The committee’s recommendations, if any, were not published.
On July 2, the committee returned with a longer docket. Items included a 4,500-square-foot quick-service restaurant proposed for 1350 Highway 17 South, a mother-in-law suite addition at 903 23rd Avenue North, a vinyl fencing amendment for the Robber’s Roost Planned Development District near Bonnett Drive, and a 38-foot-by-40-foot covered patio addition at Coconuts Tiki Bar. All applications were listed as courtesy reviews. Minutes were not yet available.
Coming up
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet July 9 at City Hall. Two variance requests are on the public-hearing agenda:
- **BZA-26-9**: Jonathan Reynolds is asking for reduced front and rear building setbacks at 1205 Perrin Drive to construct a five-bedroom home on a 2,226-square-foot lot in the R-4 district. Staff recommends the board review all variance criteria.
- **BZA-26-20**: David O’Connell requests a front yard setback variance at 247 Palmetto Harbor Drive in the R-1B zoning district.
The board will take final votes on both applications following the hearings. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.