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Katie, a city staff member, told the board staff had inspected the property after an April 15 request and found three protected oaks in good health: a 44-inch white oak, a 22-inch water oak, and a 24-inch southern red oak. Katie said staff “did not find any raised roots or root bases, for the trees indicating a hazard at the time of inspection,” and that, under the unified development ordinance, staff initially denied removal of the protected trees. Katie said staff discussed pruning with the applicant as a less invasive option and that pruning might allow one tree to “self-correct.”

The applicant, who identified herself as Jenny Murph, said she was concerned about the trees’ proximity and leaning toward the house; a friend who was present, identifying himself as Merciful, spoke for the applicant. Board members discussed each tree individually and indicated a preference that removal be a last resort. After deliberation the board made a single motion to authorize only the removal of the 24-inch southern red oak (described in staff materials as the tree nearest the house) and to leave the 44-inch white oak and the 22-inch water oak in place. The motion passed on a recorded voice vote.

For mitigation the board confirmed the city’s standard requirement for a tree of that size: plant six canopy trees at a minimum 4-inch caliper or pay a fee-in-lieu calculated at $850 per unplanted tree. Katie told the board that planting all six trees would cost the city $5,100 if done by the city (the fee-in-lieu figure) and that the board may allow a blend of planting and fee payments (for example, plant three and pay for three). The board voted not to reduce the mitigation requirement and approved allowing a mix of planting on the applicant’s property and fee payments. The applicant may submit a site plan showing the proposed mitigation locations; staff noted planted trees must come from the city’s approved canopy/species list (Article 9 of the landscape and buffer/tree preservation ordinance) or the protected species list in the tree preservation ordinance.

Staff also advised that pruning does not require board approval for non-live-oak trees and that any pruning should be performed by a licensed and insured company following proper arboricultural practices. Katie noted that once the other trees that had been removed from the lot are gone, the remaining trees may have room to “self-correct” because of increased sunlight; several board members agreed that pruning could be attempted for the two trees the board allowed to remain.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Conway Community Appearance Board | May 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Conway Tree Board granted the applicant’s appeal in part, permitting removal of a 24-inch southern red oak at 1100 Naomi Avenue while denying removal of two other protected oaks. The board required mitigation of six 4-inch caliper trees or a fee-in-lieu of $850 per tree ($5,100 total) and allowed combinations of planting and fee.","taxTitle","Conway, Horry County, South Carolina","taxId",53933,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6564097,"Conway board approves three certificates of appropriateness for downtown properties",325,180000,505000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3301984-a223fe549f0ab9849e6e57fc36550e0c&start=180&end=505","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3301984-a223fe549f0ab9849e6e57fc36550e0c/thumbnail_180000.jpg","/articles/6564097/Conway/Horry-County/South-Carolina/Conway-board-approves-three-certificates-of-appropriateness-for-downtown-properties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564097-e4a729f31385dab4628a49b20d224a5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180770&Signature=daZ37t2j4EDmz4Pb-Cn36gjrcZQRen4JJeGIYqE1k9T6BhFKkmsMwdiqNRhWduAXVs47tAC~bKngL1DQb-2xX-08ZcOJaiEho5NeXkGrnQmOMPkcCv3pw-GAfJbnY4OsCgMKQ8H2ks6h~N9IZ86QbYKpk3DhxoiYi34tQasWwS-M~HEznFwxfUpoerIuBq5UHeXfbfy4GxLBQ86N8x8zQedgq-WqUerv4KG41ZG3nvsosJjyw4h~hsD1qfKJRhayFBClT22fkPVHMIGsVzA5yj0DoT7wXdMZxxLOZrPfPvzKvhOD1q1sXkyK2UFkfyR5GsMGI5jXqClV7FXaDpUO~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Conway community parents board approved three certificates of appropriateness for downtown properties, voting unanimously to allow a new section of wood privacy fence at 610 Main Street, a routed double-sided sign at 1000 Second Avenue, and a window sign for Rivertown Nutrition at 1118 Third Avenue.

Miss Dennis, the staff presenter, told the board the applicant for 610 Main Street requested permission “to install a new section of 6 inch wood fencing along the rear portion of this property.” Dennis said the new fence would be continuous and match existing material, and that the rear structure on the lot had already been removed after an earlier approval to preserve the historic front structure. Board member Jamie McLean recused himself from the 610 Main Street consideration; the board then voted to approve the request “as presented.”

At 1000 Second Avenue, Dennis described a city-finance-department sign: “the applicant is requesting to install a double sided 50 inch by 17.75 inch high density urethane routed sign” with an 8-inch routed medallion and paint colors to match downtown signage. Dennis said the sign is produced in-house by city staff. The board approved that request “as presented.”

For 1118 Third Avenue, Dennis said the applicant for Rivertown Nutrition sought a 52-inch by 33.335-inch window sign totaling 12.4 square feet, which staff found compliant with the allowed 12.25 square feet of window coverage and consistent with the Unified Development Ordinance. The board approved that request “as presented.”

All three items passed on motions from board members with voice votes; the record shows unanimous “Aye” responses but does not list individual vote names. After the approvals the board moved to public input and then recessed to allow the Conway Tree Board hearing to convene.","The board approved permits for a rear privacy fence at 610 Main Street, a new routed sign at 1000 Second Avenue, and a window sign for Rivertown Nutrition at 1118 Third Avenue. All three requests were approved as presented.","actionData","errors"]

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Conway Tree Board allows removal of one oak at 1100 Naomi Avenue, requires six-tree mitigation or fee

Conway board approves three certificates of appropriateness for downtown properties