Gaffney public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three rezoning requests, including one to rezone a portion of a lot on Willis Street from RG to ID, another to annex and zone parcels on Goldmine Springs Road, and a third to combine and rezone lots on an unspecified street from R-12 to R-4. The commission will also hear about a digital billboard proposal on Floyd Baker Blvd and receive the Zoning Administrator's report.

• Rezoning request from J&G of Gaffney, LLC for a portion of lot 082-00-00-014.000 on Willis Street from RG to ID
• Annexation and zoning request from Exponential Development for parcels 100-00-00-018.000 and 100-00-00-018.001 on Goldmine Springs Road (RM or RG)
• Rezoning request from Chris Caggiano to combine portions of lots 081-00-00-005.000 and 081-00-00-006.000 and rezone 081-00-00-006.000 from R-12 to R-4
• Presentation by Joey Lemmons about a digital billboard on Floyd Baker Blvd

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will consider a request from Samantha Reddish for exterior changes to a home at 412 College Dr., including removing front porch screening, painting base/trim/accents, replacing gutters with black ones, and replacing the front door. The board will vote on the proposed work. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, a presentation by Attorney Sarah Shifflett on rules and procedures, and reports.

• Request by Samantha Reddish for exterior work at 412 College Dr.
• Vote on proposed work at 412 College Dr.
• Attorney Sarah Shifflett to speak on rules and procedures
• Approval of October 25, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for a lot on W. Buford Street from R-20 to RM, hold a public hearing, and vote on it. They will also discuss proposed changes to the Tree Ordinance (section 4.6) and hear the Zoning Administrator's report.

• Rezoning request by Chris Hill (Scout Realty Group) for lot 080-00-00-132.000 on W. Buford Street from R-20 to RM
• Public hearing on the rezoning request
• Discussion of proposed changes to Tree Ordinance (section 4.6)

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a personnel issue in the police department and Black history exhibits. The agenda includes only these two discussion items, with no votes or formal actions listed.

• Discuss personnel issue in police department
• Discuss black history exhibits

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will hear and vote on several requests for exterior changes to buildings on N. Limestone Street and E. Robinson Street, including painting, window replacement, siding, remodeling, and a mural. The board will also approve minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting.

• Paint upper front facade at 509 N Limestone Street (Amy Head)
• Replace rear windows, add awnings, paint rear at 616 N Limestone Street (Tom Lee)
• Replace exterior siding on elevator house at 500 N Limestone Street (Tom Lee)
• Remodel front of 518 N Limestone Street (Tom Lee)
• Paint mural on side of 313 N Limestone Street (Darren Mason)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Gaffney Board of Zoning Appeals will elect officers for 2024, approve prior minutes, and hold a public hearing on a variance request from Interplan LLC to exceed allowed impervious surface percentages at 1704 West Floyd Baker Blvd. The board will then vote on the variance and hear the Zoning Administrator's report.

• Election of 2024 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2022 meeting
• Public hearing and vote on Interplan LLC variance request for impervious surface at 1704 West Floyd Baker Blvd

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a setback variance for Chick-fil-A to construct two drive-thru awnings at 1704 W Floyd Baker Blvd. The decision followed a presentation by Richard Chick-fil-A representative and questions from board members. The board also approved minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting.

• Approved setback variance for Chick-fil-A at 1704 W Floyd Baker Blvd for two drive-thru awnings
• Approved minutes of the March 15, 2022 meeting as written

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will consider and vote on a final major subdivision request from Peachtree Upstate Properties for the Tiffany Park property, which would create 22 lots from 12 existing lots. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting and hear reports.

• Final major subdivision request from Peachtree Upstate Properties at Tiffany Park to create 22 lots from 12 existing lots
• Vote on the final major subdivision request
• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2022 meeting
• Zoning Administrator's report

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and first readings of ordinances, including annexation of land on Twin Lake Road and rezonings on E. O'Neal St., Huntington Road, and Nancy Creek Road. They will also hear reports on potential property sales, consider awarding H-Tax funds, and discuss council committee structure and livestreaming policy.

• Annexation of territory on Twin Lake Road (first reading)
• Rezone at E. O'Neal St. and S. Johnson St. from R-12 to RM
• Rezone on Huntington Road from R-12 to ID
• Rezone on Nancy Creek Road from PDD to GC
• Report on possible sale of city-owned lot on Hetty Hill St.

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will meet to vote on several requests, including murals at Glymph Memorial Garden and 313 N. Limestone Street, window installations at 111 Grace Street and 616 N. Limestone Street, and remodels at multiple properties. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear reports.

• Mural on concrete wall at Glymph Memorial Garden
• 6 new windows at 111 Grace Street
• Windows, awnings, and paint at 616 N. Limestone Street
• Siding replacement at 500 N. Limestone Street
• Remodel of front at 518 N. Limestone Street and backside of 108-116 E. Robinson Street

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is meeting as a committee of the whole to discuss several items, including the structure of city council committees, the Main Street program, and the potential sale of a lot on Hetty Hill Street. The city administrator will also provide an update on city projects. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of city council committees
• Discussion of the Main Street program
• Potential sale of a lot on Hetty Hill Street
• Update from city administrator on city projects

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will consider and vote on several zoning requests and subdivision plans, including a 58-acre annexation zoning for a new single-family housing development on Twin Lakes Road, a preliminary major subdivision for Miracle Hill Ministries, a rezoning for Gaffney Outlet Marketplace, a rezoning on Huntington Rd., a 58-townhome subdivision, and an alley naming request. Public comments will be heard for each item before votes.

• Zone 58-acre annexed property on Twin Lakes Road (TM# 064-00-00-015.000) to R-4 for single-family housing
• Preliminary major subdivision for Miracle Hill Ministries at 227 Henderson St (TM# 098-08-00-032.001) creating 4 lots
• Rezone Gaffney Outlet Marketplace (TM# 063-00-00-052.002) from PDD to GC
• Rezone property on Huntington Rd. (TM# 081-07-00-100.000) from R-12 to ID for office, warehouse, or light industrial use
• Preliminary major subdivision for TCC Venture, LLC at E. O'Neal St. and S. Johnson St. (TM# 082-15-00-129.000) for 58 townhomes

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is holding its regular September meeting with several action items. They will elect a mayor pro tem and treasurer, consider a hazard mitigation plan resolution, and review bids for a movie and sound system at Jolly Park. The council will also hear a presentation on selecting an artist for mural work at Glymph Memorial Garden and consider awarding hospitality tax funds.

• Election of mayor pro tem per city code sec. 2-52
• Election of treasurer per city code sec. 2-157
• Consider hazard mitigation plan resolution
• Bids for Jolly Park movie and sound system
• Awarding hospitality tax funds

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider a request from Image Plus, Inc. to install a mural-type sign on the front of the Gaffney Prayer Room at 300 N Limestone St. The board will also approve minutes from the July 26 meeting and hear reports. This is a regular meeting with one substantive item.

• Mural sign request for Gaffney Prayer Room at 300 N Limestone St
• Certificate of appropriateness application for the sign
• Approval of July 26, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will consider three rezoning requests, each followed by public comment and a vote. The requests are for properties on Huntington Rd., W. Buford St., and Overbrook Drive, seeking to allow different types of development. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and reports.

• Rezone Huntington Rd. property (TM # 081-07-00-100.000) from R-12 to ID for office/warehouse or light industrial use
• Rezone W. Buford St. property (TM # 080-00-00-132.000) from R-20 to RM for a townhome development
• Rezone Overbrook Drive property (TM # 081-00-00-006.000) from R-12 to R-4 for a single-family subdivision
• Public comment periods for each rezoning request
• Approval of July 12, 2022 meeting minutes

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider a request from Image Plus, Inc. to install a mural-type sign on the front of the Gaffney Prayer Room at 300 N Limestone St, a building owned by the Gloria G. Humphries Irrevocable Estate. The board will also approve minutes from the June 28, 2022 meeting and hear reports.

• Review mural sign request for Gaffney Prayer Room at 300 N Limestone St
• Consider Certificate of Appropriateness for the sign
• Approve minutes of June 28, 2022 meeting

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will meet to consider a preliminary subdivision application from Peachtree Upstate Properties, LLC. The meeting includes a public comment period and a vote on the proposed rezoning request. Other agenda items include approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a report from the Zoning Administrator.

• Preliminary subdivision application from Peachtree Upstate Properties, LLC
• Vote on proposed rezoning request
• Public comment on the subdivision matter
• Approval of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Zoning Administrator's report

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and first readings of ordinances, including rezoning properties on Young Street/Overbrook Drive, Huntington Road, and West Buford Street, and amending filing fees for mayor and city council. The council will also hear a petition to abandon part of Boyd Street, consider disbursing hospitality tax funds, and hear a presentation from the police chief.

• First reading: ordinance to rezone Young Street/Overbrook Drive from R-12 to RM
• First reading: ordinance to rezone Huntington Road from R-12 to ID
• First reading: ordinance to rezone West Buford Street from R-20 to RM
• Petition to abandon a portion of Boyd Street
• Consider disbursing undesignated hospitality tax funds

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is holding a regular meeting with several items for discussion and decision. Key actions include a public hearing on redrawing election districts, first readings of ordinances to amend the municipal code on election districts and the zoning ordinance, and consideration of monthly bills. The council will also hear updates from the police chief and city administrator, and consider a petition for speed bumps on Sherwood Drive.

• Public hearing on redrawing election districts
• First reading of ordinance to amend Section 10 of municipal code on election districts
• First reading of ordinance to amend zoning ordinance
• Petition to install speed bumps on Sherwood Drive
• Report on quotes for Jolly Park sign