Technical Review Committee Minutes — April 23, 2026
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The TRC reviewed five applications including a final subdivision plat for Sycamore at Waterside (163 lots), a 23‑lot sketch plan off Ye Olde Kings Highway, Long Bay Road improvements, a courtesy review for McDowell Corporate Center, and a revised site plan for Alley Oops. Staff provided technical corrections, utility and drainage requirements, tree‑preservation guidance, and fire/turning radius guidance; several applicants were asked to revise plats, deeds, labels, and plan details.
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- SUB-26-21 (Sycamore Neighborhood at Waterside): Remove “East” and “West” from Copper Meadow Loop street names.
- SUB-26-21: Correct plat reference from PB 316/26 to PB 314/23 and correct deed reference from DB 4892/1596 to DB 4829/1596.
- SUB-26-21: Planning will coordinate review of Conover Street addressing with Horry County and notify applicant when complete.
- SUB-26-21: Revise performance bond language to use the term “licensed” rather than “authorized” to match LDR requirements.
- SUB-26-19 (23 lots off Ye Olde Kings Hwy): Minimize new residential driveways onto Ye Olde Kings Hwy; lots should front an interior access road where feasible.
- SUB-26-19: Show all existing easements; utility relocations may be required; provide a minimum 30' x 30' parcel for a pump station plus a 20' access easement to the new street.
- SUB-26-19: Show flood zone lines and LiMWA line on plans; note Lot 13 proximity to the pond; additional Public Works comments pending full plan submittal.
- SUB-26-19: Planning emphasized preserving significant existing trees, requested investigation of alternative turnaround/layouts to reduce tree removal, and noted Planning Commission will evaluate proposed removals with required justification.
- TRC-26-7 (Long Bay Road improvements): Use minimum 0.50% slopes on roadway vertical alignments; provide cross line drainage/equalization pipes per prior plan.
- TRC-26-7: Fire department requested fire hydrant placement such that travel distance does not exceed 1,000 feet along road travel.
- TRC-24-41 (Alley Oops revised site plan): Verify turning radii using fire truck template and ensure delivery/garbage trucks can maneuver on-site without backing into the public right-of-way.
- CR-26-24 (McDowell Corporate Center): Courtesy review—no staff comments at this time.
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