April 30, 2026 — Public Hearing
A public hearing took testimony on two land-use requests before any council vote. Ordinance 11-25 would annex 54.88 acres near Cannon Road — about half for medium-density housing and half conveyed to Horry County for industrial-park expansion. Ordinance 02-26 would rezone a 0.56-acre lot on Sanderson Street so it can be split into two single-family lots.
At a glance
- Public hearing for Ordinance 11-25: (A-202508-002) an ordinance to annex 54.88 total acres into the corporate limits of the City of Loris with “Parcel A” consisting of 31.73 acres contingent on being zoned as R-2 (Residential, Medium Density), and “Parcel B” consisting of 23.15 acres contingent on being zoned as IND (Industrial) located along the northwest and southeast sides of Cannon Road (County Road), south of Ralph Ellis Boulevard, and north of Cedar Street
- Public hearing for Ordinance 02-26: request to rezone approximately 0.56 legal acres from R-1.4 (Residential, Low Density) to R-1.5 (Residential, Low Density) located on the northwestern side of Sanderson Street
Read the full summary
On April 30, 2026, the Loris City Council held a 22-minute public hearing to gather input on two rezoning matters before voting on them at the May 4, 2026 regular meeting; no vote was taken at the hearing. Ordinance 11-25 (application A-202508-002) would annex 54.88 total acres along Cannon Road, south of Ralph Ellis Boulevard and north of Cedar Street: a 31.73-acre "Parcel A" zoned R-2 (Residential, Medium Density) for a planned residential development, and a 23.15-acre "Parcel B" zoned IND (Industrial) to be conveyed to Horry County for industrial-park expansion.
Applicant David Schwerd said construction of the subdivision would begin roughly two years out; council members Gerald and Gause raised concerns about industrial truck traffic through the residential community, including an incident that day. Ordinance 02-26 would rezone an approximately 0.56-acre lot on the northwestern side of Sanderson Street, owned by J.R.
Mishoe and Helen Mishoe, from R-1.4 to R-1.5 (both Residential, Low Density); the Planning Commission recommended approval. Representative Mike Masciarelli said the change would allow the lot to be split into two lots for one single-family home each.
The two formal public-comment periods drew no comments from members of the public. The mayor confirmed both items would go to the council agenda for May 4, 2026.
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Public hearing for Ordinance 11-25: (A-202508-002) an ordinance to annex 54.88 total acres into the corporate limits of the City of Loris with “Parcel A” consisting of 31.73 acres contingent on being zoned as R-2 (Residential, Medium Density), and “Parcel B” consisting of 23.15 acres contingent on being zoned as IND (Industrial) located along the northwest and southeast sides of Cannon Road (County Road), south of Ralph Ellis Boulevard, and north of Cedar Street
Mayor Suggs stated that notice of the public hearing had been advertised in the local newspaper and notice of the hearing had been posted on the property as required by state law and the city zoning ordinance. The purpose of the hearing was to receive public input regarding two rezoning requests; one request is an initial zoning of property being considered for annexation, and the second is a rezoning of property currently within the city. Mayor Suggs called on Planning and Zoning Director Meredith Holmes to give an overview of the zoning request and recommendation of the Planning Commission. Ms. Holmes stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation for the property that adjoins our Watson Park. Currently it is zoned FA under county zoning. It adjoins both the industrial park on Ralph Ellis Boulevard and on the south it adjoins the city's R-2 district. David Schwerd, the applicant, was available for questions. Mr. Schwerd stated that a community forum had been held prior to this hearing to discuss issues surrounding the project such as industrial traffic which has been resolved or mostly resolved with the trucks coming through the residential community. One half of the property would be rezoned to industrial and be conveyed to Horry County for expansion of the industrial park; the other portion would become a planned residential development. It would be about 60% drawings on the planning review process. It would be about two months to complete engineering designs, approximately eight months from proper permits from second reading and, then construction would start within a month or so after getting the plans approved. The parcel that would be deeded to Horry County would start after second reading. A standing contract is in place. Councilwoman Gerald voiced her continued concerns surrounding the truck traffic and stated that she had had several recent complaints. Councilwoman Gause also expressed her concerns with the truck traffic as well with one incident taking place this date , April 30, 2026. Mr. Schwerd stated he was not aware of the ongoing issue, however he would have Sandy Davis with Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development, to check on council's concerns. Ms. Davis was also present at this hearing.
- What it is
- Ordinance 11-25 would annex 54.88 acres along Cannon Road into the city, with one part zoned for medium-density homes and the other zoned industrial.
- What it does
- Council held this hearing to take public comment on Ordinance 11-25; it did not vote at this meeting. If adopted, the ordinance would annex 54.88 total acres, with the 31.73-acre "Parcel A" zoned R-2 (Residential, Medium Density) and the 23.15-acre "Parcel B" zoned IND (Industrial). The minutes record that both items were confirmed for the council's May 4, 2026 meeting agenda.
AI-written from the sourced items above, a convenience, not the official record.
Public hearing for Ordinance 02-26: request to rezone approximately 0.56 legal acres from R-1.4 (Residential, Low Density) to R-1.5 (Residential, Low Density) located on the northwestern side of Sanderson Street
Mayor Suggs called on Planning and Zoning Director Meredith Holmes to give an overview of the zoning request and recommendation of the Planning Commission. Ms. Holmes stated that property is owned by J.R. Mishoe and Helen Mishoe. Currently it sits in a R-1.4 zone district, and the Planning Commission made a recommendation to approve the rezoning request. The uses are basically the same, the biggest difference would be the lot width. Mike Masciarelli, one of the applicants, was available for questions. Mr. Masciarelli stated that the lot was 0.56 acres and it is zoned R-1.4. The lots that are on that street currently are smaller and several are narrower than the lot would be if sub-divided into two lots. It would be approximately .28 acres, and some are as small as .18 acres. They are not trying to make a lot of small lots there. Mr. Masciarelli stated he was not the owner, he just represents the elder owners. The lots, if divided, will be larger and wider than the lots that are on Sanderson Street now. Mr. Davis, the surveyor, was also available for questions, if necessary. Councilman Padgett questioned Mr. Masciarelli as to the dimensions of the lots. Mr. Davis was called up to consult answering the question. There will be two single family homes built on the property. One will be on each lot. No other council members had questions.
- What it is
- Ordinance 02-26 would rezone a 0.56-acre lot on Sanderson Street so it can be split into two lots.
- What it does
- Council held this hearing to take public comment on Ordinance 02-26; it did not vote at this meeting. If adopted, the ordinance would rezone the 0.56-acre lot from R-1.4 to R-1.5, both Residential, Low Density districts. The minutes record that both items were confirmed for the council's May 4, 2026 meeting agenda.
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