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Neighbors press for fence, stormwater assurances as planning panel approves Osprey-area campground rezoning
Summary
The Horry County Planning Commission approved rezoning for a campsite development near Osprey Marina after staff recommended approval and the applicant agreed to proposed buffers and a voluntary fence; nearby residents pressed for a guaranteed 8-foot fence, specific fence location, and assurances on stormwater handling.
The Horry County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for a campsite development near Osprey Marina on June 4 after staff recommended the change and the applicant promised to work with neighbors on mitigation measures.
Grayson McDowell, staff, summarized the request as a rezoning of a 94.57-acre portion from RC and CFA to planned development, describing the proposal's density figures and buffer plan. Applicant representative Mike Wood of Bolton & Mink told commissioners the project team had withdrawn a development agreement after ordinance changes and was proceeding with straight rezoning; he asked the commission for a favorable vote and said a traffic study was complete and stormwater design would follow.
Neighbor Randy Lee, whose family has owned adjacent property for decades, urged the commission to record in the meeting minutes a non-negotiable requirement that the developer install "an 8 foot black chain link fence with natural vegetation" at a specified location to protect his family's privacy and security. Lee also raised concerns about stormwater containment and the handling of tree-removal debris.
Wood responded that the applicants had submitted a revised plan showing the fence along the outer property line and that they would work with neighbors on exact placement, noting potential utility and ditch relocations could affect final alignment. He also said stormwater would discharge toward the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and that they would satisfy neighbors' concerns once design-level plans were completed.
Staff said the fence and its specifics were shown on the plan and could be referenced in the ordinance sent to County Council; staff offered to note the fence color (black) in the ordinance language. After brief commissioner discussion, a motion to approve the rezoning (with the requested design modification for an emergency gated access) passed by voice vote.
The commission approved the rezoning; staff and the applicant said they would continue working with impacted neighbors to finalize fence location, stormwater designs and other site details.
