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Council approves rezoning for Thomas Marine at Browns Ferry Road after divided vote
Summary
After a public-comment period with strong arguments on both sides, Georgetown County Council approved Ordinance 24-51 to rezone 2.92 acres at 7914 Browns Ferry Road from VR-10 to General Commercial with a 4–2 vote.
Georgetown County Council voted to approve Ordinance No. 24-51 on Oct. 22, changing zoning for a 2.92-acre parcel at 7914 Browns Ferry Road (TMS 02-045-022-06-00) from VR-10 (village residential) to General Commercial (GC), clearing the way for Thomas Marine to operate a boat sales and service business at the site.
Justin Cole, speaking during the public-comment period, supported the rezoning and described the applicant as a "small, family-owned marine sales and service business" that would reuse a vacant building and provide a service to local boaters. "They were all, very pleased that Mr.…
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