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ISSUE 7.5The commercial heart of the beach district located on Atlantic Avenuewould be well served by the development of an identity that is uniqueto Garden City and the South Carolina low country.STRATEGIES: ✓STRATEGIES: ✓1. Explore options, including the Town of Surfside Beach’s zoningordinance that allows a single-family structure on a lot less than4,000 square feet in size.2. Form a committee to look at the Waccamaw to North Dogwoodarea to determine if a smaller lot with reduced setbacks withinpredetermined boundaries will allow Garden City property ownersto build single-family structures that enhance the reputation ofGarden City as a family beach.3. If it is determined that a new zoning district allowing smaller lotswould be beneficial and an ordinance is passed, a secondcommittee should be formed to discuss the area from NorthDogwood to U.S. 17 Business.part7Land Use1. Work with property owners in downtown Garden City to developan overlay addressing:o Signageo Building facadeso Setbackso Streetscapeso Landscapingo Parkingo Lightingo Utility screening2. Identify potential funding sources to assist with streetscape,sidewalks, parking and traffic-calming improvements.ISSUE 7.6The Garden City area bounded by Waccamaw Drive to the east, NorthDogwood to the west, Hawes Avenue to the North and MagnoliaAvenue to the south is experiencing increased duplex development dueto the inability of property owners to build two single-family homeswhile meeting current lot and setback requirements; the area fromNorth Dogwood to U.S 17 Business is also seeing increased duplexactivity.16
ISSUE 7.7Residents of Garden City want to maintain and enhance the areasreputation as a “family friendly beach” and to provide sidewalks andother pedestrian and cyclist friendly amenities for all resident andvisitors.STRATEGIES: ✓1. Redevelopment that takes place on the streets between U.S. 17Business and Waccamaw Drive should be required to installsidewalks along the right-of-way.2. Pursue enhancement and other funds in order to add sidewalksalong streets between U.S. 17 Business and Waccamaw Drive, andanywhere else that would be considered appropriate within GardenCity.3. The East Coast Greenway project should be considered as a way toenhance the sidewalk along Waccamaw Drive.ISSUE 7.8Garden City residents are proud of their community and want toensure that all structures within the community are properlymaintained and code compliantSTRATEGIES: ✓1. Work with the Horry County Code EnforcementDepartment to identify properties that arenot being maintained to current codes.FUTURE LAND USE MAP( See Attached Land Use Maps)The Future Land Use Map is intended to provide guidance for growthand development in the Garden City area. The map is one of manypossible factors to be taken into account when considering a rezoningrequest or discussing a potential development.PROPOSED LAND USE CATEGORIESCommercial – provides opportunities for transportation-relatedservices, regional shopping operations and other commercial activitiesthat would benefit from a location adjacent to a high volume arterialroad.Institutional – provides for uses such as government buildings,schools, etc.Neighborhood Office-Retail – intended to provide space for retailestablishments and businesses offering services that cater tosurrounding neighborhoods; they can also provide locations forprofessional offices. Also appropriate are compatible residential uses.Ocean Front Residential – allows higher-density residentialdevelopment.Mixed Use – intended to provide the opportunity for a mix ofcommercial, professional and residential uses. Appropriate activitieswould include Traditional Neighborhood Development.Medium Density Residential – provides areas for residential housingopportunities up to a density of seven units per acre.17part7Land Use
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