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Official: April 5 Envision 2025 Meeting MinutesHorry County Comprehensive PlanSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) Horry County Comprehensive Plan) Steering Committee Meeting COUNTY OF HORRY ) Thursday, April 5, 2007
The Horry County Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee met on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 1:00 PM in the Multi-purpose Room located at Horry County Government & Justice Center located at 1301 Second Avenue in Conway. The following committee members were present: Fred Richardson, Council Chair Liz Gilland, Ibrahim Ashie, Julie Harbin, David Utterback, Pam Creech, Charles Dawsey, Peggy Graham, Felix Pitts, Greg Hyman, Holly Kaufmann, Mitchell Flannery, Eric Rabon, George Edwards, Carroll Hardwick, Steven Neeves, and Steve Tanner for Karen Godin. Staff present included Janet Carter, Carol Coleman, Roy Taylor, John Danford, Ravin Gore, Christopher Klement, and Nancy Tindall. Blake Lanford, Dr. Susan Libes, Ernestine Allen, Bunny Beeson, Carolyn Jebaily, Christine Ellis, Pat Lebiedz, Grace Gifford and Travis Tritten were also present.
In accordance with the SCFOIA, notices of the meeting were sent to the press (and other interested persons and organizations requesting notification) providing the agenda, date, time, and place of the meeting.
Chairman Fred Richardson called the meeting to order at 1:10 PM.
Approvals of Minutes – The minutes of March 15, 2007 were distributed. David Utterback made motion to approve the minutes with this correction, and Eric Rabon seconded. Peggy Graham noted a correction to one of the attendees. The minutes reflected Bobby Pate attended the March 15 meeting, however the name should have been Bobby Page. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Richardson discussed credentials of committee members and the merging of the Urban and Rural Strategies. Council Chair Liz Gilland addressed the issue of merging urban and rural. David Utterback, George Edwards, Pat Lebiedz, and Julie Harbin commented.
Announcements – Ravin Gore gave an overview.
Roy Taylor reiterated the schedule for the Comprehensive Plan, explained how staff gathered the facts for today’s presentation, and described the assortment of maps on display.
Current Land Use Analysis (draft) Presentation – John Danford gave a presentation on current land uses. He discussed water & soils, roads & transportation, zoning, building permits, and current land use & analysis. Mr. Danford answered questions after completing his presentation.
Future Land Use Map Draft – Roy Taylor gave an overview. He presented the results of the map exercise the Steering Committee had participated in. Holly Kaufmann, George Edwards, Mitchell Flannery, and Julie Harbin expressed concerns with information that should have been on the map, but was not.
Carolyn Jebailey felt the Comprehensive Plan should “Require,” instead of “Encourage” and “Promote.”
Mr. Taylor explained the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Regulations, and Zoning Ordinance work together. He felt once this plan is adopted, it should be implemented. Ms. Gilland asked staff to mark strategies that had been in previous plans; so Council members could see what had not been completed from previous plans.
Land Use Goals, Policies and Strategies – Roy Taylor gave an overview. A revised set of goals, policies, and strategies will be sent to the Steering Committee prior to the next meeting.
Discussion
George Edwards discussed the Community Benefits Agreement that was removed.
Holly Kaufmann discussed Cypress Bay PDD.
Bunny Beeson commended the Steering Committee for their work and dedication to this task.
The next meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2007 at 1:00 PM. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:50 PM.
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