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Council advances rezoning for gravel parking lot after questions on buffer setbacks
Summary
Horry County council moved forward on second reading of a rezoning request (Ordinance 40‑2025, G3 agent for Rhino 10 LLC) to allow a gravel parking lot. Councilman Loftus pressed the applicant to consider a larger setback; applicant said the 25‑foot undisturbed buffer will be kept but could not commit to 40 feet without client approval.
During the second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 40‑2025 (G3 Engineering, agent for Rhino 10 LLC), council members questioned the intended use of the rezoned land and sought assurances on buffering and access. The applicant said the project is for a gravel parking lot with a 25‑foot undisturbed buffer around the site and that primary access would be interconnected with an adjacent business.
Councilman Loftus requested a larger setback off Homestown Road, suggesting 40 feet to preserve pine trees that screen adjacent properties. The applicant said he could discuss the request with his client but could not commit to a 40‑foot setback during the hearing. Loftus suggested bringing the item back for the third reading/public hearing; the council agreed to proceed and the ordinance passed unanimously on the second reading.
Next steps: The council signaled willingness to revisit the setback at a subsequent reading and will advertise any additional public‑hearing activity if the item is deferred for further deliberation.
