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Planning commission approves design modification for Buchanan Lane; city to pursue public dedication
Summary
The Conway Planning Commission approved a design modification allowing a narrower, 22-foot pavement and exemptions from curb/gutter, sidewalks and street trees for Buchanan Lane, while staff said the city intends to pursue public dedication and stormwater and emergency-access requirements must be met before acceptance.
The Conway Planning Commission on Jan. 9 approved a design modification that will let Buchanan Lane be built to standards substantially similar to nearby Graham Road, including a proposed pavement width of 22 feet and exemptions from curb and gutter, sidewalks and street trees.
Staff told commissioners that records conflict and neither the city nor Horry County has clear documentation showing whether Buchanan Lane is currently a public road. A 1955 plat and several later plats refer to a 50-foot right-of-way, but staff said county and city maps had disagreed and that title ownership of the strip was not documented in the packet.
"I'll be happy to answer any of any specific questions you have," a staff member said while explaining that the city intends to accept the road once the improvements are installed and the applicant…
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