City HallThursday, November 12
Myrtle Beach City Council gives first approval to a $90 million Margaritaville resort
The 5AM Socastee team
If you drive past Ocean Boulevard and 17th Avenue North, this one's for you. Myrtle Beach City Council approved the first of two readings Tuesday, Nov. 10, of an ordinance on public alleyways for a proposed $90 million Margaritaville resort. The 18-story hotel would have 296 rooms, city spokesperson Meredith Denari said.
The proposed resort would span more than 406,000 square feet
Floor area of the proposed Margaritaville resort, beside places you know
7 football fields would fit inside the proposed Margaritaville resort
Source: WPDE
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| Floor area | |
|---|---|
| The proposed Margaritaville resort | 406,000 sq. ft. (18 stories, 296 rooms) |
| A football field | 57,600 sq. ft. (end zones included) |
| A Walmart Supercenter | about 180,000 sq. ft. |
The city would swap some alleyways with the developer and get fair market value for others. Council added three additions: sharing the cost of Boardwalk improvements from Plyler Park to 16th Avenue North, a public parking lot, and public restrooms on a second-row lot if infrastructure allows.
- Height: about 188 feet
- Site: the former Chesterfield Inn
- Projected impact: more than $20 million a year
- Construction: about two years
Myrtle Beach News reports the oceanfront pool area wouldn't be limited to hotel guests. When occupancy allows, the public could buy a day pass, and pricing isn't announced. WMBF reported Tuesday night that the second reading is expected next Tuesday, while WFXB says a special meeting is planned for late November.
Developers hope to break ground in December
- Nov. 10Council approves the first of two readings.
- NovemberA special council meeting is planned for the second reading.
- DecemberDevelopers hope to break ground.
Source: WPDE
Sources: WPDE, WFXB, Myrtle Beach News, WMBF