Monroe family's D Street rezoning approved after neighbors debate truck limits

Horry County staff presented a request to rezone 2 acres from MSF-10 to AG-2 on D Street in Conway for a home office tied to the Monroe family’s business. Applicant Megan Johnson identified herself and told the commission the property has been in the Monroe family for generations and that the family has worked with planning staff on the application.

Several neighbors opposed the rezoning on the grounds that the area is residential and that increased dump-truck traffic could be disruptive. Charlotte Bruton of 320 D Street said she opposed “spot zoning” and asked whether the business might expand to dozens of dump trucks. Patricia Richardson said trucks and on-site repairs have disturbed the neighborhood, including truck washing on Sundays.

Other nearby residents spoke in support, saying the business is neat, drivers are respectful and the current fleet is not excessive. Miles Ulrich (495 D Street) said, “5 trucks is not a big deal.” Chris Granger and Gayle Lilly also described respectful behavior by drivers and said the operation had been well maintained.

Megan Johnson told commissioners that the current zoning would limit trucks to five only if rezoned and that, if approved, trucks would need to be placed behind an 8-foot fence. She said she has been coordinating with planning staff and that the family intends to remain within the five-truck limit while they evaluate longer-term options off D Street.

Staff recommended approval. A motion to approve was made and seconded; the commission voted in favor and the chair declared the motion carried.

Next steps: the rezoning was approved and any future changes that would increase truck counts or operations should be pursued through planning staff and any required permitting processes.