The summer has arrived, and on Friday, the Salty Dog Cafe bustled with both residents and tourists savoring hushpuppies and piña coladas near the picturesque South Beach Marina.
Many were astonished to see that half of the renowned site had been entirely removed and cordoned off. Over four decades, a group of red, white, and blue structures at the northern part of the area served as home to stores, eateries, and the South Beach Inn. Today’s sight now consists solely of piles of vinyl sheeting and a forklift where those establishments once stood.
Bob Gossett and Tim Stearn, who own the marina, intend to construct a contemporary facility at the location instead. Although the area appears prepared for development to casual observers due to the absence of debris from the previous structure, professionals in the construction field understand that such projects can be more intricate than they appear.
The initiative will probably require approvals from both the local municipality and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control, indicating that it might be several weeks or even months before construction workers can start hammering, drilling, and assembling the new structures.
What’s next?
All construction projects on Hilton Head require a building permit issued by the town. As stated by town spokesperson Heather Woolwine, the owners of the property have yet to submit an application for such a permit.
After submitting a building permit application to the municipality, approval typically takes around three weeks, according to Trey Lowe, who serves as the Development Services Program Manager.
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Since the location is close to an aquatic area, obtaining permission from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control and/or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers might be necessary for this initiative. Such regulatory assessments could require several months prior to starting construction activities. At the time of publishing, SCDEH had not disclosed whether the South Beach developers had submitted their application for such authorization.
A protracted administrative procedure that has been successfully navigated is the town of Hilton Head’s design review process, which aims to preserve the island’s distinctive character by promoting the use of natural materials and understated hues among developers. This particular project has received approval from both the town’s Design Review Board and the Sea Pines Architectural Review Board.
The updated plans will keep the structure’s recognizable red, white, and blue striped pattern but with somewhat softer hues referred to as “wineberry” red and “navy” blue.
What’s currently happening at the construction site?
Look beyond the cloth partitions covering the fence, and you will notice stacks of large, jagged-shaped sheets resting on the ground alongside other gear.
The 23-foot-long gray panels consist of vinyl sheet piling. These are utilized for constructing bulkheads—robust barriers designed to segregate the soil from the marina waters.
Step onto the docks and glance to your right, and you’ll notice the ancient concrete barriers that were once hidden underneath the framework, finally exposed after four decades underwater. Beneath them rests stacks of sandbags, similarly employed to prevent flooding.
What establishments are open at South Beach Marina?
There’s still ample opportunity for dining, shopping, and experiencing various activities at the South Beach Marina village even during the construction phase.
- The Salty Dog Cafe
- Salty Dog Frozen Treats Parlor
- Salty Dog T-Shirt Factory
- Jake’s Cargo; relocated to the spot previously occupied by Land’s End Tavern.
- South Beach General Store
- Blue Water Tackleshop
- Salty Dog Happy Hour Sailing Tours and More
What’s closed during construction?
The locations at South Beach Marina Village are presently shut down due to continuing refurbishments.
- Land’s End Tavern
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Jake’s Pizza; nonetheless, visitors have the option to order pizza.
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The South Beach Inn & Vacation Rentals has been closed for many years now, so the new development probably won’t include accommodations.
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