North Myrtle Beach,
SC – October 17, 2016 – During the regularly scheduled October 17 North Myrtle Beach City Council
meeting, Mayor Marilyn Hatley presented a Proclamation in support of the
October 23-29 General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) “Advocates for
Children Week.” The North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club is a GFWC affiliated club.
Since the early 1900s, GFWC members have played an intricate role in
advocating for the health and well-being of children with prominent clubwomen
such as Jane Addams and Julia Lathrop paving the way for the implementation of
improved child labor and juvenile court laws. GFWC members also educate,
advocate and engage in projects concerning the well-being of children via
health, social and safety programs by working to ensure that children are
protected from harmful situations, and by encouraging healthy physical and
emotional lifestyles.
The GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club advocates for children by
supporting Tools for Schools, the Children’s Recovery Center, the Autism
Foundation, the USO United Through Reading Program, and more.
Employee Longevity Awards were presented to Parks & Recreation Operations
Director Gregg Barnhill (35 years of service), Utility Billing
Supervisor Darwin Reed (20), Custodian Carolyn Moody (15), and
Records Clerk Jessica Holt (10). Longevity Awards are provided in five
year increments to those city employees who consistently achieve excellence in
customer service.
City Council passed second (final) reading of an ordinance rezoning one lot of about 13,409 square
feet located at 404 Hillside Drive from R-2 (Medium Density Residential) to
R-2A (Mid Rise Multifamily Residential).
Council tabled until its November 21 meeting second reading of an ordinance to amend the
Bahama Island Planned Development District. The ordinance proposes to modify a
portion of the total development to allow an RV campground along the Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway. The delay between readings allows for work to be
completed on a related development agreement.
City Council passed second reading of an ordinance to amend the Barefoot Resort Commercial
(a.k.a. Barefoot Landing) Planned Development District (PDD).
The Barefoot Landing PDD offers several important public benefits. The
developer will donate to the city or the South Carolina Department of
Transportation via a limited warranty deed about 1.78 acres of land for the
expansion of the 48th Avenue South intersection improvements with turning lanes
into and out of the Barefoot Landing project, as well as improvements to the
southernmost entry into Barefoot landing.
The developer will also contribute funding not to exceed $200,000 and
dedicate any required easements
for the relocation of the existing sewer pump station located adjacent
to Dick’s Last Resort parking lot. The new location will be mutually acceptable
to the developer and the city.
These public benefits will be binding on the current and future owners
of Barefoot Landing until they are fulfilled. The donation of land for
right-of-way and the pump station relocation will be completed prior to the
city issuing a certificate of occupancy for a new restaurant to be located on
the Intracoastal Waterway between T-Bonz and Greg Norman’s Australian Grille.
The revised site plan for Barefoot Landing adds 70,620 square feet of
new building product. When added to the existing 244,380 square feet of
commercial space, the new total is 315,000 square feet or a 29% increase.
Plans also call for the private, internal roadway system to receive a
major update. Most notably, the existing roadway along the Waterway would be
relocated and redesigned to allow for a better traffic circulation pattern. A
pedestrian plaza is also planned to connect future uses with the Waterway.
The architectural style for Barefoot Landing could change from the
current colors and building materials to one “inspired by great coastal towns
along the eastern seaboard”, combining the “character and authenticity of
historic main street with the natural beauty of the waterfront in the
reimagined shopping and dining experience.”
Redevelopment of the property would be accomplished over time and
based on market demands.
Beginning October 24, the discharge pipe
for the Cherry Grove Dredging Project will be installed underneath Little River
Neck Road. The casing will be left in place for future dredging operations. 
