Commission approves Richardson Family rezoning on Brown Swamp Road amid traffic concerns
September 03, 2026 | Horry County, South Carolina
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Staff presented a rezoning request from Richardson Family Investments, LLC to rezone 1.32 acres from MA2 and FA to AG2 to allow subdivision along Brown Swamp Road in Conway. Joy Richardson identified herself for the record.
During public input, Bob Reschenek (114 Bridal Oaks Trail) said he was neither for nor against the request but raised concerns about traffic on Brown Swamp Road and nearby corridors, noting increased construction and a large number of additional homes already planned for the area. He said he had spoken with DOT and was concerned about road deterioration from heavy truck traffic and the pending workload of new homes.
Staff recommended approval. A commissioner moved and seconded the motion to approve the rezoning and the commission voted in favor.
Next steps: The rezoning was approved; staff will proceed with the administrative steps required to carry the change forward and any road or traffic mitigation will follow through separate DOT or capital-planning channels.
During public input, Bob Reschenek (114 Bridal Oaks Trail) said he was neither for nor against the request but raised concerns about traffic on Brown Swamp Road and nearby corridors, noting increased construction and a large number of additional homes already planned for the area. He said he had spoken with DOT and was concerned about road deterioration from heavy truck traffic and the pending workload of new homes.
Staff recommended approval. A commissioner moved and seconded the motion to approve the rezoning and the commission voted in favor.
Next steps: The rezoning was approved; staff will proceed with the administrative steps required to carry the change forward and any road or traffic mitigation will follow through separate DOT or capital-planning channels.
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