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Developer says documentation shows Fowler Road parcel allowed rural uses; stormwater warns against off‑site fill
Summary
Diamond Shores representative Ashley Cowan said the Fowler Road parcel carries both rural and scenic/conservation designations, submitted documentation showing no wetlands, and argued MSF‑20 is allowed under Imagine 2040; stormwater staff cautioned that bringing in off‑site fill could choke local drainage.
Staff presented a combined future land‑use map amendment and rezoning request for 1.48 acres on Fowler Road. Ashley Cowan of Diamond Shores provided a supplemental packet showing both rural and scenic/conservation designations, said the firm submitted documentation to Horry County that there are no wetlands per the national wetlands inventory, and argued that under Imagine 2040 the rural designation permits MSF‑20 so a map amendment was submitted at staff's request.
Stormwater staff raised concerns that bringing off‑site fill into the area "would be very concerning by the stormwater department," noting local waterways can overflow and that fill could create a choke point. Cowan offered a stormwater easement for an on‑site ditch to allow prolonged maintenance if the department desired.
