Myrtle Beach, SC – At a local community meeting, apprehensions were aired over the proposed new 7-Eleven in the Grand Dunes neighborhood. Ranging from crime rate escalation to increased traffic, and significant environmental impact on a part of the 3,000-mile-long Greenway, the plan has triggered wide-ranging concerns.
“I just don’t believe it’s a good location for this type of store,” voiced Wayne Holbrook, a resident of Grand Dunes. Like Holbrook, many neighbors are worried about the potential adverse effects this new convenience store could inflict on their home area.
“The greenway gives everybody the perception of safety, usability, beautification. And that should be maintained,” emphasized Elaine Plummer, another resident of Grand Dunes. She expressed concerns over the location of the store and its subsequent repercussions.
“When I first heard about the location, the placement, and the vehicles that would be coming through. We know at least 1,000 more a day according to the industry association of convenience stores, this would pose a major danger,” Plummer added.
Another community member, Elizabeth Medwig, stated concerns over store access. As per the current plan, the store would lack an access route from Highway 17. She said, “It could create a big issue of a possible collision of bicycles, golf carts, or cars, trucks, pedestrians.”
The developers were supposed to present their plans for the new convenience store to the city’s Community Appearance Board. However, the item was taken off the meeting agenda at the last moment. A city spokesperson informed that the developers were yet to submit a required letter to the committee.
While the process remains stalled for now, the community is hopeful for a reassessment of the destruction of the natural greenway.
“Once it’s gone, it’s gone. You’ll never be able to rebuild it. It’s natural, enjoy this,” is what Holbrook has to say regarding the threat to the greenway.
The city spokesperson stated the process will resume if and when the developers submit that letter. Residents in the Grand Dunes neighborhood continue to express their apprehensions and the hopes of an alternative plan that keeps their community’s interests at heart.
This story will be tracked for future developments.
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