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City Administrator reported the mayor had signed the declaration earlier in the day; Emergency Operations is in a readiness posture (OpCon 2). Conway Public Safety Chief Lee Hendrick briefed council that forecasts called for 2–6 inches of snow in the area (updates varied between 2–6 and 3–5 inches) and that sleet on the coast could reduce accumulations. Temperatures were expected to fall into the mid‑teens (about 17°F) the following night, raising concern about freezing water mains and prolonged road icing once thawing begins.

Chief Hendrick said public safety and utility crews are on standby, with works, beautification and utility departments prepared to respond to road conditions and potential water‑main ruptures. The South Carolina Department of Transportation had pretreated major state roadways into Conway; the city is responsible for secondary streets and downtown routes. The chief said the EOC would remain on readiness and could be staffed if conditions deteriorate.

City Administrator said city offices were likely to close the following day in the interest of public safety. The council did not take a formal vote; staff said they would activate additional staffing and operations if needed without further council action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Conway Council Meeting | January 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor executed a localized state of emergency Jan. 21 as Conway prepared for a winter storm. Emergency operations are on a standby posture and city offices are likely to close; the public was warned about expected snow and sub‑20°F temperatures.","taxTitle","Conway, Horry County, South Carolina","taxId",53933,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6378218,"Veteran urges Conway to allow small primates as pets; request made during public input",103,812000,915000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2138307-cc52955ddd8f842389414fec0f9191ae&start=812&end=915","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2138307-cc52955ddd8f842389414fec0f9191ae/thumbnail_812000.jpg","/articles/6378218/Conway/Horry-County/South-Carolina/Veteran-urges-Conway-to-allow-small-primates-as-pets-request-made-during-public-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6378218-6501b35c0fdd63ef0846cc672281e61f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775729625&Signature=EMzYPlufQsIStHdT06l0yPTFPdtfew36Z0erDpE0jVvBlOMW~SzRLHmtySuxnGEWdC78SCSrZAh2XGHsFZ09JlX0QtAFsmrEFSWxLfrtOvnhXapy74GXRPHyQqlLvRuCpyBI5cQGSW1u0HRQayYfh0xXZdlm85YuvP1f5hdvZG-ZWZCTtlsGbmGVcUs3BuV-Kli5dOHEiN8gcunf0jcsv5hKfHFa8ICIg5dEP6Jc6auP6NIYDt7t1BVN15FkCeFElaJi2rYyodw24OY0dgffSzT6LyKC6xMlzm21fXN3SSeOIeQBwtEiiwwNDFtGfuNY-tKnOzDwV8x1DQ~qmnzOEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the Jan. 21 public‑input period, resident Michael Flowers of 1502 Oak County Avenue asked the Conway City Council to amend the city’s ordinance to allow primates under 20 pounds as household pets.

Flowers, who identified himself as a veteran, said he and his wife previously sold a business to care for an ailing parent and now want to move back to Conway with their two capuchin monkeys. He asked the council to repeal the existing ordinance that prohibits primates and to consider an amendment similar to one he said Florence is pursuing.

The request was received as public input; council did not take action during the meeting and no staff response or motion to change the ordinance was recorded. Public input at this meeting was designated by the mayor as non‑interactive; staff may follow up with the speaker after the meeting.","A Conway resident asked the council to repeal the city ordinance banning primates and to allow primates under 20 pounds to reside in the city; the request was received as public comment and drew no immediate action by the council.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6378223,"Conway approves multiple annexations and first readings: zoning, signage and off‑highway vehicle rules move forward",425,2163000,2588000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2138307-cc52955ddd8f842389414fec0f9191ae&start=2163&end=2588","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2138307-cc52955ddd8f842389414fec0f9191ae/thumbnail_2163000.jpg","/articles/6378223/Conway/Horry-County/South-Carolina/Conway-approves-multiple-annexations-and-first-readings-zoning-signage-and-offhighway-vehicle-rules-move-forward","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6378223-d8fc290cebc7e8c6eaa8927b4a46318d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775729625&Signature=bDLsvEyz2HTEiDIgWffwY7H~s615FkNNB49yo1pm~yDgZ~NmTpnE~EZgP3ehtPPbxNLn9I~lYmT1j8vOxq2YKSIL3880TtNn3ytSu9S2wimzM3E0MMI2oaZmp2eEHgOUrEZjDTDSlduUCuTvxi6Ojbg-xMK9VYibxO77QZAPiVbonWPxfcehJz~VIFw5eW63lz~WnMVv7u~Co0KK93GwfGN9wUj42sAMHRRJDA1HVkJKKARyChyjDnFIx2JgwtRBXZuBjl2d5xSES-REQ~nkpjF8vxatR8pZK6dKUgSgOLuhbNDyRB0JUk9EelWcbcJwJdtvtGCEiT4jZ9O0B08jSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Conway City Council on Jan. 21 moved several land‑use and regulatory items forward by unanimous votes.

Annexations and rezonings
- Annexation and rezoning (first reading) was approved for roughly 1.64 acres at 41100 Hagwood Circle (maple Hills subdivision), changing the parcel from Horry County commercial/forest/agriculture to Conway low‑to‑medium density residential. Staff said the annexation responded to a property owner request to reconnect to city utilities; planning staff recommended approval.
- The council also approved first reading to annex and rezone approximately 62.1 acres comprising two parcels at 1705‑501 and East Cox Ferry Road. The smaller parcel fronting U.S. 501 was proposed for Highway Commercial zoning and the larger parcel fronting East Cox Ferry Road for Light Industrial. Staff said the properties are in the city’s utility service area and recommended approval; planning commission had recommended approval after a public hearing.

Signage and unified development ordinance
- Council approved first reading of amendments to Article 11 (signage) of the city’s Unified Development Ordinance. Staff described the changes as part of a UDO cleanup begun in 2023. The update aims to clarify exempt and prohibited signs, sign standards by zoning district and type, and permit procedures; staff said sign standards remain one of the most frequently violated parts of the UDO.

Off‑highway vehicles
- Council approved first reading of an ordinance to restrict use of ATVs, dirt bikes, UTVs and similar off‑road vehicles on city property, public rights‑of‑way and certain city‑owned parcels acquired in FEMA buyouts. The chief of police said the measure responds to recurring unregulated use that damages sensitive city property and poses liability concerns; the ordinance moves the city toward enforcement options and possible designated facilities in the future.

Each item passed on a unanimous hand vote at the Jan. 21 meeting. For any annexation or rezoning that involves a specific location change from what was advertised, staff said the applicant would need to confirm re‑advertising and other procedural steps.","On Jan. 21 the council unanimously approved first readings or actions on several land‑use items, including annexation and rezoning requests, a unified development ordinance signage cleanup, and a first reading of an ordinance regulating off‑highway vehicles on city property.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":90,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6378228,"Conway council approves longer tax reimbursement period for large commercial redevelopment",168,1995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2138307-cc52955ddd8f842389414fec0f9191ae&start=1995&end=2163","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2138307-cc52955ddd8f842389414fec0f9191ae/thumbnail_1995000.jpg","/articles/6378228/Conway/Horry-County/South-Carolina/Conway-council-approves-longer-tax-reimbursement-period-for-large-commercial-redevelopment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6378228-38170547c78e8c773db88c1a1689765e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775729625&Signature=ZZHD8FIFtpw8QS3eHTEGCmhz7IOmMgzIfY5vRv9yET3MGForRJPyyOeWIsHFcrOIvBFQO2k1OFmB4NNxRH4Eyb-AOviEX6BenZePKq5-71HCpkd~24syhkp~nP7F77giVBk-ICr3AxnoQCRgvOEevhkgOh83ULo5KNRi4-rFudxDuGo3lltegy0Lr8sbRfttufCDcqA9rQGE6ACl0TTk0Jancq48GnB~HPY9T0Ihnes5nrxhNccoWaRXODCySTOf93O9SUPBYfK9Wk4uKgxhKIfHA7UfpC1HJ7jmmzr2AcxLE-fCt5UlM9qrdEk-rl5~10Em2moXGFCXbTP589EFlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Conway City Council on Jan. 21 unanimously approved final reading of an amendment to the city’s economic incentive program that applies to redevelopment of vacant commercial buildings of 25,000 square feet or greater.

Staff recommended increasing the maximum property‑tax reimbursement period from five years to 10 years and adding language to clarify transferability of the incentive at council’s discretion. The staff amendment would require council approval before any reimbursement agreement could be transferred to another person, firm, or corporation.

During the meeting staff suggested replacing the word “permission” in the transferability provision with “approval” for clarity. Council members asked how the city notifies developers about the program; staff said incentives are posted on the city website and are included in outreach to prospective developers.

Council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance on final reading. Staff noted there are relatively few vacant properties of the size specified in Conway, and the incentive is targeted to encourage redevelopment of large vacant commercial buildings.

The ordinance change takes effect upon adoption; staff will publish updated program materials on the city website and continue outreach to developers and local business organizations.","Council approved an amendment to the city's incentive program allowing property tax reimbursements to extend from five to 10 years for qualifying redevelopment of vacant commercial buildings of 25,000 square feet or larger and clarified transferability rules.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6378233,"Conway council tables Smashburger mobile food-truck franchise amid downtown parking concerns",695,1131000,1826000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2138307-cc52955ddd8f842389414fec0f9191ae&start=1131&end=1826","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2138307-cc52955ddd8f842389414fec0f9191ae/thumbnail_1131000.jpg","/articles/6378233/Conway/Horry-County/South-Carolina/Conway-council-tables-Smashburger-mobile-food-truck-franchise-amid-downtown-parking-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6378233-cd0f4c628f095628d5d4cc4310415860/orig.mp4?Expires=1775729625&Signature=Ay0L-Vc019TShAJZIprlZfuQUwoO4xPB4pBjrhgJ38GulUi0F3dny1cCB7Bhu3mCUxbwk3083-VVHM4sOj2M3rTPzMYS93nMAa6EThLzaluwUlwUpqIlueEqLgwcsBU2x7hJdCiOpuXJ4Ppy9yMdRazpUZH72CkAXj9BlXtgRP8QCKHBTLgsbmBgfAdDTyMTXDtNy3Ad7VTTHu-U4~xQoHninud0lSfBCZU95HUSkh9HLrVQ6r8zg10OxwnLd1OC~ldac4o-ePiBUARXxUHSjHYISf4qMnlHnTGrn5lJY0xWEUi~wTenvJjMOYmWBHnvE3wlAwgX98LN7G6AphpsNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Conway City Council on Jan. 21 unanimously tabled final consideration of ordinance CA 2025-0121a, a proposal to grant a nonexclusive six‑month franchise to Project Smashburger to operate a mobile food truck in three parking spaces adjacent to Kingston Street near Palmetto Taps.

Council members and downtown business owners raised repeated concerns that reserving three public parking spaces for a private vendor would worsen long‑standing parking shortages downtown on busy evenings. The council paused the item to allow the applicant time to explore alternatives and return with a revised location or plan.

City staff said the request had been amended since first reading to make the franchise a six‑month trial, with the vendor required to return to council for a five‑year agreement if the trial succeeded. The amended site plan places the mobile unit within three marked parking spaces directly adjacent to Kingston Street.

The applicant told council the truck would generally operate weekday evenings (proposed 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and Fridays and Saturdays beginning at noon, and that on Fridays they might arrive early to prepare. Council members asked how the vendor would secure the three designated spaces when the lot filled before the truck’s posted start time and whether the city would tow or otherwise move vehicles occupying those spaces.

Several council members said downtown parking is one of the city’s most valuable assets and that reserving spots for a private business could be difficult to justify to constituents. Suggestions during the discussion included exploring a private lot nearby, using a commissary or kitchen to prepare food offsite and deliver, or coordinating more closely with the adjacent business (Palmetto Taps) to reduce parking impact.

Council also discussed process questions: if the applicant sought a different location, the city’s ordinances and required public‑hearing advertising could require restarting the application for the new site. Staff said it would confirm the re‑advertising requirements if council wanted to table and ask the applicant to pursue other options.

After discussion, a motion to table the ordinance carried unanimously so the applicant could pursue alternatives and return to council.

The council’s action was procedural: tabling the item leaves the franchise request open rather than approving or denying it. The applicant said he would explore private parking options and logistical changes and may return with a revised proposal or new location for council consideration.","The Conway City Council unanimously voted Jan. 21 to table final consideration of an ordinance that would grant a six‑month trial franchise to Project Smashburger for three downtown parking spaces, citing fears the vending unit would remove scarce public parking during busy evenings.","actionData","errors"]

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