Chapin public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Chapin Town Council will discuss the town’s 2025 holiday schedule. In executive session, council members will discuss the employment of a person regulated by a public body under South Carolina Code Section 30-4-70(a)(1). After the executive session, the council may take action on matters discussed. The meeting is a special‑called session.

• Discussion of 2025 holiday schedule
• Executive session: discussion of employment of a person regulated by a public body per SC Code §30-4-70(a)(1)

The council unanimously approved an additional Christmas holiday on December 26, 2025 for town staff. A majority vote (3-1) approved hiring an employment attorney to assist with employment issues. The meeting concluded with an unanimous adjournment.

• Approved additional Christmas holiday Dec 26, 2025 for town staff (4-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters (4-0)
• Returned to regular session (4-0)
• Approved hiring employment attorney (3-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Town Council

The Chapin Town Council will hold a public hearing to present the ordinance adopting the 2026 municipal budget. Residents may submit comments during the hearing. After public comments, the council will vote on the ordinance.

• Ordinance adopting the 2026 Municipal Budget

The council unanimously approved the 2nd reading of the ordinance annexing a 14‑acre parcel off Murray Lindler Road. It also approved the 2nd reading of the 2026 municipal budget. A request for action was approved to award Lake Murray Utility Company a $914,080 contract for the Primrose Lane Force Main project. The minutes from the November meetings were accepted without dissent.

• Approved 2nd reading of ordinance annexing 14‑acre tract (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of ordinance adopting 2026 municipal budget (unanimous)
• Approved request for action: Primrose Lane Force Main contract $914,080 to Lake Murray Utility Co. (unanimous)
• Accepted November 18, 20, and 25 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The council held a public hearing with no discussion on the 2026 budget and no public or council comments. A motion to adjourn was moved, seconded, and carried. The meeting minutes were later approved on January 20, 2026.

• Adjourned public hearing (motion carried)
• Minutes approved (January 20, 2026)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a Planned Development application for Brighton and a preliminary review for Murray Lindler Road Homes. The body is also considering ordinance recommendations for three separate annexation petitions to be zoned Town Residential 2.

• Planned Development Application Review: Brighton Planned Development
• Annexation petition # 25-06-06-001: 16.80 acre tract to be zoned Town Residential 2 (TR-2)
• Annexation petition # 25-06-06-002: 8.56 acre tract to be zoned Town Residential 2 (TR-2)
• Annexation petition # 25-06-06-003: 6.39 acre tract to be zoned Town Residential 2 (TR-2)
• Preliminary Review: Murray Lindler Road Homes

The commission deferred three annexation petitions until the developer revises the project to a lower‑density zoning designation. It then approved the Brighton Planned Development, adding conditions on the traffic impact study, lot‑size presentation, and SFR‑2 units. The approval was amended to require annexation of the remaining parcels as a condition.

• Deferred annexation petition #25-06-06-001 (16.80 acre) pending lower‑density zoning – unanimous
• Deferred annexation petition #25-06-06-002 (8.56 acre) pending lower‑density zoning – unanimous
• Deferred annexation petition #25-06-06-003 (6.39 acre) pending lower‑density zoning – unanimous
• Approved Brighton Planned Development with conditions: traffic study includes high‑school and Woodthrush entrances, larger lot sizes shown on page 13, SFR‑2 attached units conditional – unanimous
• Amended approval to make annexation of remaining properties a condition for approval – unanimous
• Moved Brighton Planned Development application review to the end of the agenda – unanimous
• Approved September 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes – unanimous
• Approved September 29, 2025 special meeting minutes – unanimous

Town Council

The Chapin Town Council will vote to reappoint Erik Norton as the town attorney. After the open session, the council will hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters and to discuss contractual matters, legal claims, settlements, and to receive legal advice, as authorized by South Carolina Code Section 30-4-70.

• Reappointment of Erik Norton as Town Attorney
• Executive session discussion of personnel matters (SC Code 30-4-70(a)(1))
• Executive session discussion of contractual matters, legal claims, settlements, and legal advice (SC Code 30-4-70(a)(2))

The council appointed Erik Norton of Harrell, Martin, & Peace as the town attorney. It unanimously accepted the settlement agreement and general release discussed in executive session. The council also unanimously approved the accompanying resolution attached as Exhibit A.

• Appointed Erik Norton as town attorney (4-0)
• Accepted settlement agreement and general release (4-0)
• Approved resolution attached as Exhibit A (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet at 3:00 p.m. on November 20, 2025 at Town Hall. After a call to order and a Freedom of Information Act compliance statement, the council will enter an executive session. In that session they will discuss personnel matters, contractual matters and legal claims, and investigative proceedings related to alleged criminal misconduct, as permitted by South Carolina Code §30‑4‑70. The council may take action on any of these topics after returning to the open session.

• Discuss personnel matters (SC Code §30‑4‑70(a)(1))
• Discuss contractual matters, legal claims, and receive legal advice (SC Code §30‑4‑70(a)(2))
• Discuss investigative proceedings regarding alleged criminal misconduct (SC Code §30‑4‑70(a)(4))

The council approved Erik Norton of Harrell, Martin, & Peace as the town attorney, with a 4‑1 vote. A motion to enter executive session was approved unanimously. The council later voted to return to regular session and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Erik Norton as town attorney (4-1 vote: Mitchell No, White Yes, Teal Yes, Shealy Yes, Clonts Yes)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous 5-0 vote)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (vote not recorded)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (vote not recorded)

Town Council

The Chapin Town Council will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The agenda includes the review of the 2024 audit, the acceptance of previous meeting minutes, and reports from the administrator, finance, police, and utility departments. The council will also consider two ordinances during their second reading.

• 2nd Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Chapin Town Code
• 2nd Reading: Ordinance amending the Business License Ordinance
• 2024 Audit Presentation
• Administrator’s Report
• Financial Report

The council voted 4‑1 to enter an executive session for legal advice on a contractual employment matter and pending investigations. They then unanimously accepted the October meeting minutes. The council unanimously approved the second reading of an amendment to Chapter 13 of the town code to allow quicker adoption of state‑mandated requirements. They also unanimously approved the second reading of a Business License ordinance amendment to reflect changes required by Act 176 and a NAICS code reclassification.

• Entered executive session (vote 4-1)
• Accepted October 21 & 22 meeting minutes (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Chapter 13 ordinance amendment (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Business License ordinance amendment (unanimous 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 5-0)

Planning Commission

The Chapin Planning Commission will consider the Brighton Planned Development application submitted by Brighton Investors, LLC. The commission will review revisions to landscaping, lighting, traffic impact study, and construction phasing as outlined in the applicant's final proposal. Public comments will be limited to one hour before the review.

• Review of Brighton Planned Development application (Brighton Investors, LLC)
• Evaluation of revised landscaping plan and median design
• Assessment of lighting plan compliance with Town UDO requirements
• Verification of completed Traffic Impact Study (2024 report)
• Consideration of construction phasing schedule and road standards

The commission approved a motion to have the Brighton Park developer appear at a future meeting to address outstanding issues. The motion was moved by Erin Wessinger, seconded by Clay Cannon, and passed unanimously. The meeting minutes were later approved (dated Dec 11 2025). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved motion to have Brighton Park developer present at future meeting (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (dated Dec 11 2025)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special called work session to discuss the Brighton Planned Development. The meeting includes a presentation by the applicant and comments from staff.

• Discussion of Brighton Planned Development

The Chapin Planning Commission held a special work session on November 13, 2025 to discuss the Brighton Planned Development and related amendments. Commissioners asked questions and suggested language changes but did not vote on the development proposals. The meeting minutes were formally approved on December 11, 2025. No vote totals were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (December 11, 2025; no vote tally provided)

Town Council

The Chapin Town Council special‑called meeting will handle routine items such as call to order, quorum verification, and a Freedom of Information Act compliance statement. An executive session is scheduled to receive attorney‑client privileged legal advice concerning municipal elections under SC Code Section 30-4-70(a)(2). No specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Call to Order and Determine Quorum
• Statement of Freedom of Information Act Compliance
• Executive Session – receipt of legal advice on municipal elections (attorney‑client privileged)

Town Council

The Chapin Town Council will hold a special meeting to address a Freedom of Information Act compliance statement and to discuss the 2026 municipal budget. No decisions are indicated on the agenda; the items are listed as discussion topics.

• Statement of Freedom of Information Act compliance
• 2026 Municipal Budget discussion

The Town Council met on October 22, 2025 to discuss the proposed 2026 municipal budget. Members were generally in favor of increasing the business‑license rate per thousand by $0.10, which would raise revenue by $18,520.19. Council also expressed support for adding a sidewalk line item to the hospitality‑tax budget, while prioritizing tap and capital‑fund allocations. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

Town Council

The Chapin Town Council regular meeting on Oct. 21, 2025 will review reports, hear two community presentations, and consider several first‑reading ordinances and a police policy resolution. Items include a 1st reading to annex a 14‑acre tract (TMS 000700‑06‑017) into the town, sales of property on Columbia Avenue and at 401 Lexington Avenue, and the name‑only adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. The council will also vote on Resolution No. 013‑10‑2025 updating police policy and on code amendments to Chapter 13 and the business‑license ordinance.

• Resolution No. 013-10-2025: Police Policy Update
• Ordinance 1st Reading: 100% annexation of a 14‑acre tract, TMS 000700-06-017
• Ordinance 1st Reading: Sale of real property – Columbia Avenue
• Ordinance 1st Reading: Sale of real property – 401 Lexington Avenue
• Ordinance 1st Reading: Adoption of 2026 Municipal Budget – Name Only

The council unanimously accepted the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes and a police policy update resolution. It approved first readings of several ordinances, notably annexing a 14‑acre tract, authorizing sales of two town properties for $1,000 and $150,000, and adopting the 2026 municipal budget in name only. Additional ordinances amending Chapter 13 of the town code and the business license ordinance were also approved.

• Accepted September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 013-10-2025 Police Policy Update (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of annexation ordinance for 14‑acre tract (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance to sell .18‑acre Columbia Avenue property for $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance to sell .94‑acre 401 Lexington Avenue property for $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of 2026 Municipal Budget (name only) (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Town Code (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of amendment to the Business License Ordinance (unanimous)

Town Council

The Chapin Town Council will hold a special called meeting to receive legal advice regarding a pending claim. The council may take action on the matter after the executive session.

• Executive session on Giardino v Town of Chapin
• Legal advice on pending claim per SC Code Section 30-4-70
• Potential action after executive session

The council entered executive session to receive legal advice, then returned to regular session. It approved the settlement discussed in executive session with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered executive session (motion passed)
• Returned to regular session (motion passed)
• Approved settlement (unanimous 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Architectural Review Board

The Chapin Architectural Review Board met on October 1, 2025 to review several architectural applications. The board approved certificates of appropriateness for Carolina Wings at 519 Columbia Avenue, Collo Rosso Dermatology at 133 Clark Street, a medical office at 207 Lexington Avenue, and Fifth‑Third Bank at 203 Lexington Avenue, each with specific conditions. The approvals included requirements for additional trees, lighting adjustments, and color specifications. Staff provided an update on a Unified Zoning and Development Ordinance amendment recommendation, which the board discussed but did not decide.

• Certificate of appropriateness approved for Carolina Wings, 519 Columbia Ave; condition: add an additional tree on the west elevation.
• Certificate of appropriateness approved for Collo Rosso Dermatology, 133 Clark St; condition: add an additional tree on the west elevation.
• Certificate of appropriateness approved for medical office (Keith Corp), 207 Lexington Ave; conditions: adjust wall‑pack distribution, wall‑pack color black, storefront/window mullions medium bronze, pole lights bronze and 24 ft high.
• Certificate of appropriateness approved for Fifth‑Third Bank, 203 Lexington Ave; conditions: update light poles to match adjacent properties in height and color, update lighting plan to show sidewalks, wall‑pack color to complement building, adjust wall‑pack distribution.
• Staff update discussed a Unified Zoning and Development Ordinance (UDO) amendment recommendation; the Planning Commission approved the recommendation for Council, and the ARB expressed interest in further changes.

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes as amended. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Carolina Wings project at 519 Columbia Avenue with a condition to confirm wall‑pack and sidewalk lighting on the photometric plan. A Certificate of Appropriateness for the Express Oil project at 515 Columbia Avenue was approved with conditions to update the photometric plan and add mixed landscaping on both sides of the building.

• Approved amended meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved COA for Carolina Wings, 519 Columbia Ave with lighting confirmation condition (unanimous)
• Approved COA for Express Oil, 515 Columbia Ave with photometric and landscaping conditions (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review site plans for Express Oil and Carolina Wings on Columbia Avenue. The body will also consider a recommendation for the annexation and residential zoning of a 14-acre tract.

• Site plan review for Express Oil at 515 Columbia Avenue
• Site plan review for Carolina Wings at 519 Columbia Avenue
• Annexation petition and zoning map amendment to Residential for a 14-acre tract (TMS #000700-06-017)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved zoning permits for the Express Oil and Carolina Wings sites at 515 and 519 Columbia Avenue, adding conditions on parking, sidewalks, landscaping, and tree removal. It also unanimously approved the recommendation to annex a 14‑acre parcel (TMS #000700-06-017) as a 100% annexation and zone it residential SR‑1. All members voted yes on both motions.

• Approved zoning permits for Express Oil and Carolina Wings sites (unanimous)
• Conditioned Express Oil permit: remove parking space #7, add pedestrian landing and improve northern drive (unanimous)
• Conditioned Carolina Wings permit: shift two parking spaces, extend open space, and add pedestrian landings (unanimous)
• Conditioned Carolina Wings permit: remove entrance tree, replace with low shrubs (unanimous)
• Approved 100% annexation of 14‑acre tract (TMS #000700-06-017) (unanimous)
• Approved zoning of annexed tract as Residential SR‑1 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Chapin Town Council will conduct second‑reading votes on ordinances to annex a 0.34‑acre tract (TMS 000700-05-015) and a 0.62‑acre tract (TMS 000700-05-016) into the town. A separate ordinance will amend Chapter 14, Article X of the Town Code covering parades, demonstrations, and picketing. The meeting also includes routine review and acceptance of minutes from prior meetings and a period for public comments.

• 2nd reading: Ordinance to annex a 0.34‑acre tract, TMS 000700-05-015, into Chapin
• 2nd reading: Ordinance to annex a 0.62‑acre tract, TMS 000700-05-016, into Chapin
• 2nd reading: Ordinance amending Town Code Chapter 14, Article X – Parades, Demonstrations, Picketing
• Review and acceptance of minutes from July 15, August 19, August 26, and September 4, 2025 meetings
• Public comments related to agenda items

The council accepted the minutes from four prior meetings without dissent. It approved the second‑reading of two annexation ordinances for a 0.34‑acre and a 0.62‑acre tract, both requested for office commercial zoning. The council also approved the second‑reading of an ordinance that repeals and replaces Chapter 14, Article X of the Town Code governing parades, demonstrations, and picketing.

• Accepted July 15, August 19, August 26, and September 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of annexation ordinance for 0.34‑acre tract TMS 000700-05-015 (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of annexation ordinance for 0.62‑acre tract TMS 000700-05-016 (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of ordinance repealing/replacing Chapter 14, Article X on parades and demonstrations (unanimous)

Town Council

The Chapin Town Council regular meeting set for September 16, 2025 has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. No decisions or discussions are scheduled until a new date is determined.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board reviewed preliminary applications for a dermatology office at 133 Clark Street, a medical office at 207 Lexington Avenue, a Fifth‑Third Bank at 203 Lexington Avenue, and an Express Oil site, providing feedback and requesting additional plans. The board then considered the Publix Outparcel 3 project and voted to table the decision until the next meeting. Staff updates included a planning‑commission request for clarification on roof parapet regulations and other site‑plan information.

• Preliminary review of TMS #000717-03-002, 133 Clark Street – Collo Rosso Dermatology
• Preliminary review of TMS #000721-02-025, 207 Lexington Avenue – Medical Office
• Preliminary review of TMS #000721-02-024, 203 Lexington Avenue – Fifth‑Third Bank
• Preliminary review of Express Oil project with updated mechanical and site plans
• Action on Publix Outparcel 3 – motion to table the decision

The Architectural Review Board approved certificate of appropriateness applications for 133 Clark Street, 207 Lexington Avenue, and 203 Lexington Avenue, each with specific conditions. The 133 Clark Street approval required adding an additional tree and passed unanimously. The 207 Lexington Avenue approval added conditions on lighting, wall‑pack color, mullions, and pole‑light specifications and also passed unanimously. The 203 Lexington Avenue approval included conditions on light‑pole height/color, lighting plan, wall‑pack color, and distribution and passed with a majority vote.

• Approved certificate of appropriateness for 133 Clark St (Collo Rosso Dermatology) with condition to add an additional tree; motion passed unanimously
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for 207 Lexington Ave (Medical Office) with conditions on wall‑pack lighting, wall‑pack color (black), storefront/mullion bronze option, and pole‑light color/height; motion passed unanimously
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for 203 Lexington Ave (Fifth‑Third Bank) with conditions on light‑pole height/color, updated lighting plan, wall‑pack color, and wall‑pack distribution; motion passed with majority vote

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review site plans for two businesses on Columbia Avenue. The body will also consider recommendations to amend the Unified Zoning and Development Ordinance regarding roofs and parapets.

• Site plan review for Express Oil at 515 Columbia Avenue
• Site plan review for Carolina Wings at 519 Columbia Avenue
• Proposed UDO amendment to Article 6 regarding parapets and roofs

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission voted to table the Carolina Wings and Express Oil site‑plan review until a special called meeting on September 29, 2025. It also unanimously approved the Unified Zoning and Development amendment ordinance. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Carolina Wings and Express Oil site‑plan review to special meeting on Sep 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Unified Zoning and Development amendment ordinance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The council approved the first reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 14, Article X of the Town Code, which governs parades, demonstrations, and picketing. The motion was moved by Council Member Teal, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem White, and passed unanimously with votes from Mayor Koon, Mayor Pro Tem White, Council Member Teal, and Council Member Shealy. The ordinance will not take effect until after its second reading scheduled for September 16, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 14, Article X (unanimous 4-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous 4-0)

Town Council

The Chapin Town Council voted to reject the contract offered by Dominion Energy for underground utilities. The motion passed unanimously with all four members voting yes. The council also approved motions to enter and later return from executive session, and to adjourn the meeting.

• Rejected Dominion Energy underground utilities contract (unanimous 4-0)
• Entered executive session (motion passed)
• Returned to regular session (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the adoption of new town branding and expenditures from the American Rescue Plan Fund. The body is also considering the first reading of two ordinances to annex small tracts of land into the town.

• Resolution #010-08-2025: Adopting Town of Chapin branding
• Resolution #011-08-2025: Administration expenditure under the American Rescue Plan Fund
• Resolution #012-08-2025: Police Department expenditure under the American Rescue Plan Fund
• 1st Reading: Annexation of a 0.34-acre tract (TMS 000700-05-015)
• 1st Reading: Annexation of a 0.62-acre tract (TMS 000700-05-016)

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 010-08-2025, approving the new town logo and branding. It also approved two ARP Fund resolutions: $33,000 for administration expenses and $34,000 for a police camera system. First‑reading ordinances to annex a 0.34‑acre and a 0.62‑acre tract into Chapin were passed unanimously. The July 15, 2025 minutes were accepted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adopted new town branding (Resolution 010-08-2025) – passed unanimously
• Approved ARP Fund administration expenditures of $33,000 (Resolution 011-08-2025) – passed unanimously
• Approved ARP Fund police camera system purchase of $34,000 (Resolution 012-08-2025) – passed unanimously
• Approved 1st reading of annexation ordinance for 0.34‑acre tract TMS 000700-05-015 – passed unanimously
• Approved 1st reading of annexation ordinance for 0.62‑acre tract TMS 000700-05-016 – passed unanimously
• Accepted July 15, 2025 meeting minutes – passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn meeting – passed unanimously

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board voted to table the decision on the Publix Outparcel 3 application until the next meeting. The motion to table passed unanimously. Earlier, the board also unanimously approved the agenda amendment and the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Amended agenda order – approved unanimously
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes – approved unanimously
• Tabled Publix Outparcel 3 decision – motion passed unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – motion passed unanimously

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the preliminary site plan for the Carolina Wings development. It also unanimously approved two annexation petitions (25-05-19-001 and 25-05-19-002) to zone the parcels as Office Commercial. The commission sent the Unified Zoning and Development amendment back to the Architectural Review Board for clarification. All motions passed without dissent.

• Approved Carolina Wings preliminary site plan (unanimous)
• Approved annexation petition #25-05-19-001 to zone .515 acre tract as Office Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved annexation petition #25-05-19-002 to zone .34 acre tract as Office Commercial (unanimous)
• Sent Unified Zoning and Development amendment back to ARB for clarification (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission adopted specific conditions for commercial entities in the Brighton BN zoning area, including a 50‑foot buffer, screened trash areas, a 11 p.m. operating limit, and townhome standards per the Unified Zoning and Development Ordinance. It also approved that AR‑style single‑family patio homes may be built in the AR zoning area if they meet UDO standards and will consider detached homes or an assisted‑living facility when submitted. For the SFR residential area, the commission required detached garages behind homes with full‑length driveways and staggered setbacks, and noted flexibility on the 19 % minimum lot size while one member advocated a 33 % minimum of 8,450 sq ft. Member Clay Cannon was tasked with obtaining updated drive‑through distance numbers and providing a recommendation to staff.

• Adopted 50‑ft buffer requirement for commercial development adjacent to residential property in BN zone
• Required screening of trash/dumpster/loading areas with solid material in BN zone
• Limited commercial business hours to 11:00 p.m. in BN zone
• Mandated townhomes in BN zone follow Unified Zoning and Development Ordinance standards
• Allowed AR‑style single‑family patio homes in AR zone if they meet UDO standards; will consider detached homes or assisted‑living facility at submittal
• Set detached garages behind homes with full‑length driveways and staggered setbacks for SFR2 residential area
• Noted flexibility on 19 % of SFR lots meeting minimum square footage, with one member proposing 33 % (48 of 147 lots) at 8,450 sq ft minimum
• Assigned Member Clay Cannon to obtain updated drive‑through distance data and recommend to staff

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a special work session on July 22, 2025 to review the Brighton Planned Development presented by Mungo Homes. Commissioners asked questions, voiced concerns about amenities, parking, density, and road standards, and requested additional renderings, a revised layout, and a redline copy of the plan for the next session. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during this meeting. The commission approved the meeting minutes on August 5, 2025.

• Approved meeting minutes (August 5, 2025)

Town Council

The Chapin Town Council approved an amendment to the town code that updates the 2025 schedule of rates and fees for leach tank maintenance. The change affects fewer than fifty customers, who may keep the existing maintenance agreement or switch to a new utility service agreement. No public comments were received. The approval is recorded for September 25, 2025.

• Approved amendment to Chapter 18, Article 2 & 4, Section 18.401 schedule of rates and fees (effective September 25, 2025)

Town Council

The council added two resolutions to the agenda and approved them unanimously. It approved Resolution 007-07-2025 authorizing $15,000 for administrative services and $21,000 for a police speed and message board. It also approved Resolutions 008-07-2025 and 009-07-2025 to authorize credit cards for the administration and utility department. Finally, the council approved the second reading of an ordinance updating the 2025 schedule of rates and fees.

• Added two resolutions to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 007-07-2025 for $15,000 admin expense and $21,000 police board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 008-07-2025 authorizing credit cards for administration (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 009-07-2025 authorizing credit cards for utility department (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending 2025 Schedule of Rates and Fees (unanimous)

Town Council

The council unanimously appointed a new town attorney and approved the first reading of an ordinance updating the 2025 schedule of rates and fees. It also authorized the Utilities Director to finalize contractual agreements for the East Chapin Force Main project. Credit card authorizations for six town staff were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved credit card acquisitions for six staff members (Mayor directed to proceed)
• Appointed Town Attorney (unanimously)
• Entered executive session to discuss East Chapin Force Main contracts (unanimously)
• Authorized Utilities Director to finalize East Chapin Force Main contracts (unanimously)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance amending 2025 Schedule of Rates and Fees (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Architectural Review Board

The board unanimously approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Lake Murray Pediatric Dentistry, adding conditions for lighting, landscaping, and sidewalk plans. A motion to require Publix outparcel developers to match existing lighting and landscaping was withdrawn. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Lake Murray Pediatric Dentistry with lighting, landscaping, and sidewalk conditions (unanimous)
• Motion to require Publix outparcel developers to match lighting and landscaping withdrawn
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Town Council

The council approved a contract with AECOM for engineering services on Phase II of the Chapin wastewater treatment plant. It also approved the employment agreement for Town Administrator Nicholle Burroughs and an agreement with Dowd Water Systems. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved engineering contract with AECOM for WWTP Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement with Town Administrator Nicholle Burroughs (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Dowd Water Systems (unanimous)
• Accepted April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session per SC Code (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The board agreed to move the June meeting to June 11, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled June meeting to June 11, 2025 (unanimous agreement)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from five prior meetings. Members elected Caleb Pozik as Chair and Josh Edwards as Vice Chair, each with unanimous support. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved December 2024–Feb 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 4-0)
• Elected Caleb Pozik as Chair (unanimous 4-0)
• Elected Josh Edwards as Vice Chair (unanimous 4-0)

Town Council

The council unanimously approved an amendment to the town code (Ordinance No. 002‑04‑2025) changing sections 18.412 and 18.413. It also approved three American Rescue Plan fund resolutions, including $112,000 for town hall renovations, technology, security, employee equipment, training, and professional services. Additionally, the council approved a contract with Derrick Underground Services to repair the Old Bush River pump station. All motions passed without dissent.

• Approved Ordinance No. 002‑04‑2025 amending Chapter 18, Article 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 003‑04‑2025 allocating $45,041.27 ARP funds for police radio, training, and vehicle upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 004‑04‑2025 allocating ARP funds for a financial consultant to cover staffing vacancies (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 005‑04‑2025 allocating $112,000 ARP funds for town hall renovations, technology, security, employee equipment, training, and professional services (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Derrick Underground Services, LLC for Old Bush River pump station repairs (unanimous)