<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3YYfyV_0uX0eHW800" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3YYfyV_0uX0eHW800" width="1500" height="844" >FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Florence County Council members gave a second reading this week to redevelop 105 acres near Buc-ee's in Florence for possible commercial use.The specific location of the property in question is 105.32 acres along the 1500 block of East Pocket Road and North Williston Road in Florence County in and around I-95, in the vicinity of Buc-ee's.Those who oppose the redevelopment of the area believe it could drastically change the landscape of their rural community.Many of them showed up at Thursday's county council meeting to voice their concerns against the property being rezoned.There has already been a substantial amount of growth since Buc-ee's opened in the area in May of 2022.Community members said traffic has steadily become worse and it's always congested with people heading to Myrtle Beach, trying to get on I-95 and going to Buc-ees.They worry any future development would make it even worse.However, some others believe it's time for more areas to experience growth in Florence County.They believe additional growth will lead to more jobs and a better quality of life for community members.The developers are requesting to change the zoning from RU-1 Rural Community District To B-3 General Commercial District.The B3 zoning or district intends to provide for the development and maintenance of commercial and business uses strategically located to serve the community and the larger region in which it holds a central position.The minimum lot area for this zoning district is 5,000 square feet for residential and nonresidential uses.RU-1 zoning is the intent of this district to foster, sustain and protect areas in which the principal use of land is for single-family dwellings and related support uses.The minimum lot area for residential use is 15,000 square feet and 30,000 square feet for nonresidential use.Florence County Council will vote on a third and final reading next month at its meeting.ABC15 will keep you updated when a final decision is made.</div></body>

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Florence Co. Council nears rezoning decision for land near Buc-ee's

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Florence County Council members gave a second reading this week to redevelop 105 acres near Buc-ee's in Florence for possible commercial use. The specific location of the property in question is 105.32 acres along the 1500 block of East Pocket Road and North Williston Road in Florence County in and around I-95, in the vicinity of Buc-ee's.