Gaffney public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Gaffney Police Committee is meeting to discuss the Special Assignment Team, the purchase of additional weapons and equipment, and an update on recent shooting incidents. The agenda also includes service awards and opening comments.

• Discuss Special Assignment Team (SAT)
• Discuss purchase of additional weapons and other equipment
• Hear update on recent shooting incidents
• Presentation of service awards

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a rezoning request and an alley naming request. The body will also review the Zoning Administrator’s report.

• Rezoning request from Davis and Floyd for tax map # 081-00-00-027.102 (W. Montgomery St. and W. Rutledge Ave.) from R-12 to R-4
• Request from John W. Mickles Jr. to name Alley 1G between W. Robinson St. and W. Frederick St.

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will hold first reading on annexing a 248-acre parcel at Leadmine Road/Limestone Springs, and second readings on annexing three parcels (42.21 acres) with R4 zoning, amending the business license ordinance, and rezoning property on West Buford Street and Overbrook Drive from R12 to R4. The council will also hear requests to keep a pet goat and chickens, discuss a 4-day work week, and consider amending rules to allow censorship of council members.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-12 to annex 248-acre Leadmine Road/Limestone Springs parcel
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-09 to annex 3 parcels (42.21 acres) and zone R4
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-10 to amend business license class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-11 to rezone West Buford Street/Overbrook Drive from R12 to R4
• Requests to keep a pet goat (Mary Webster) and chickens (April Mabry, David Taylor)

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for fences at 604 E. Jefferies St. and 212 E. Fairview Ave. The board will also review a letter regarding HPOD properties and hear the Zoning Administrator's report.

• Fence request by Jessica Callaway at 604 E. Jefferies St.
• Fence request by Miguel Garcia at 212 E. Fairview Ave.
• Review of letter for HPOD properties
• Zoning Administrator's report

City Council

The Gaffney City Council's Building and Grounds Committee is meeting to discuss plans for the Jolly Park building and to hear an update on the Revolutionary War Discovery Center project. The agenda also includes a general 'other business' item. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discuss plans for Jolly Park building
• Update on Revolutionary War Discovery Center project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning designation for annexed properties on Leadmine Rd. and Leadmine Springs Rd. The developer has requested an R-4 designation.

• Zoning request for annexed properties (TM# 083-00-00-057.000) on Leadmine Rd. and Leadmine Springs Rd.
• Developer request for R-4 zoning designation
• Public hearing regarding the Leadmine Rd. zoning request

City Council

The City Council will consider first readings for ordinances regarding land annexation and business license amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on rezoning requests, chicken keeping regulations, and vinyl siding use in the historical district.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-09 to annex 42.21 acres and zone them R12
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-10 to amend the Business License Ordinance
• Planning Commission recommendations for rezoning on West Buford Street and Overbrook Drive
• Request from Bernard Foster to keep chickens in the city
• Request from Gary Lovelace regarding vinyl siding in the historical district

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one from Tonya Buchana to paint the facade and add signage, lighting, and an awning at 509 N. Limestone St., and one from Joe Smith for a sign at 618 N. Limestone St. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear the Zoning Administrator's report.

• Tonya Buchana: paint facade, install signage, lighting, awning at 509 N. Limestone St.
• Joe Smith: sign installation at 618 N. Limestone St.
• Consideration of Certificates of Appropriateness for both requests
• Approval of September 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Zoning Administrator's report

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is holding a special meeting to receive an update on the Gaffney Fire Department's ISO rating and to consider authorizing the purchase of a new fire rescue truck. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Update on Gaffney Fire Department ISO rating
• Consider authorizing purchase of new fire rescue truck

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to establish R-4 zoning for annexed properties on Overbrook, W Montgomery, and W Rutledge Ave. The commission will also reconsider a preliminary plat approval request for a major subdivision on W. Buford St. and Country View Dr.

• Zoning request for annexed properties (TM# 081-00-00-027.000, 081-00-00-027.004, 081-00-00-027.005) on Overbrook, W Montgomery, and W Rutledge Ave
• Public hearing regarding the Overbrook, W Montgomery, and W Rutledge Ave zoning request
• Reconsideration of Davis & Floyd preliminary plat approval for parcel 080-00-00-131.000 (W. Buford St. and Country View Dr.)

City Council

The Gaffney City Council's Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to hear funding requests from local organizations for accommodation tax monies. The agenda includes presentations from eight applicants, followed by other business and adjournment.

• Bethel Baptist Church funding request
• CAVA funding request
• CHAPS funding request
• Gaffney Little Theatre funding request
• Limestone University funding request

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing a second reading of an ordinance regulating bow and arrow shooting within city limits, an annexation petition, and two requests to abandon public rights-of-way. The council will also consider a permit for street preaching, discuss city-sponsored event approval and credit card policy, and hear reports from committees and the city attorney.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-08 regulating bow and arrow shooting inside city limits
• Annexation petition for property on Limestone Springs and Leadmine Road
• Request to abandon public right-of-way of a portion of Cemetery Alley between Marion Avenue and Wilson Alley from Lisa Mullinax
• Request to abandon public right-of-way of an alley between N. Logan and Cemetery Alley from Alan McEntire
• Request from Tevin Jenkins for a permit to preach on city streets

City Council

The Gaffney City Council Streets Committee is meeting to discuss a contract for repairs to Pleasant Meadows Drive and petitions to abandon public right-of-way for two alleys. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Contract for Pleasant Meadows Drive repairs
• Petitions to abandon public right-of-way for two alleys

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will consider four applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, including window and door replacements, a playground upgrade, a house repainting, and a storage building size change. The board will also hear the Zoning Administrator's report and discuss letters to Historic Preservation Overlay District owners/occupants.

• Window World of the Upstate: replace 18 windows and 1 entry door at 725 College Dr.
• First Baptist Church: upgrade playground at 200 N Limestone St.
• Charles McIntyre: paint house at 403 E Jefferies to original colors, change windows, replace stairs and shingles.
• Jeff Goodlett: change storage building size from 24'x24' to 32'x16' at 353 College Dr.

City Council

The Gaffney City Council's Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss the zoning of a property on West Buford Street. The agenda contains only this discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of zoning for property on West Buford Street

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will hear and vote on two requests: a major subdivision site plan for parcel 080-00-00-131.000 near W. Buford St. and Country View Dr., and a revision to Section 3.3 of the Gaffney Zoning Ordinance. Public hearings will be held for both items before votes.

• Major subdivision site plan for parcel 080-00-00-131.000 at W. Buford St. and Country View Dr.
• Revision to Section 3.3 of the Gaffney Zoning Ordinance
• Public hearings on both the subdivision and zoning revision

The Commission denied a motion to postpone a vote on a proposed 81-home subdivision on W Buford St. A request to revise the Zoning Ordinance regarding special events at bed and breakfasts was tabled until the next meeting. The June 13, 2023, minutes were approved.

• Approved June 13, 2023, minutes
• Denied motion to postpone preliminary plat vote for W Buford St subdivision
• Tabled revision to Section 3.3 of the Gaffney Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)

City Council

This is a legislative committee meeting of the Gaffney City Council. The agenda includes opening comments and a discussion on civility and Roberts Rules of Order, followed by adjournment. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Discussion on civility and Roberts Rules of Order

City Council

The Gaffney City Council Building and Grounds Committee is meeting to discuss operations of the Irene Swimming Pool, affordable housing options, and the potential purchase of property owned by Gaffney Little Theatre. The agenda is otherwise limited to opening comments, other business, and adjournment.

• Discuss operations of Irene Swimming Pool
• Discuss affordable housing options
• Discuss purchase of property owned by Gaffney Little Theatre

City Council

The Gaffney City Council Police Committee is meeting to discuss the city's narcotics unit, receive a staffing report and operations overview from Chief Knight, and hear recommendations on implementing LLRMI. This is a discussion-focused meeting with no formal votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of city narcotics unit
• Staffing report from Chief Knight
• Operations overview from Chief Knight
• Implementation and recommendations regarding LLRMI

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will meet to consider four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior changes to properties. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear the Zoning Administrator's report.

• Replace vinyl siding with shingle style at 112 E. Rutledge Ave.
• Paint trim, door, and sign at Church of the Incarnation, 308 College Dr.
• Replace siding at 706 Union St.
• Replace sign at 212 E Floyd Baker Blvd.

The Architectural Review Board denied two applications to install vinyl siding on residential properties. The board approved a painting project for The Church of Incarnation and a sign replacement for a business on E. Floyd Baker Blvd.

• Approved July 25, 2023 minutes
• Denied vinyl siding request at 112 E. Rutledge Ave (4-1)
• Approved painting of trim, door, and sign at 308 College Dr (unanimous)
• Denied vinyl siding request at 706 Union St (unanimous)
• Approved sign replacement at 212 E. Floyd Baker Blvd (unanimous)

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is meeting to hear and consider several items, including a request from Bishop Adell Whitenburg, a police recruitment bonus recommendation, terminating the Community Action Team (CAT) agreement with Cherokee County, possible bow hunting regulations, a report on a four-day work week, and a legal briefing on a FOIA request. The agenda also includes standard reports and closing thoughts.

• Police recruitment bonus recommendation
• Termination of Community Action Team (CAT) agreement with Cherokee County
• Discussion of possible regulations on bow hunting in city limits
• Report from City Administrator on a four-day work week
• Legal briefing from City Attorney Sarah Shiflett on FOIA request

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a second reading of an ordinance amending the animal control ordinance, a rezone request from Davis and Floyd, and recommendations from the police committee on recruitment bonuses and terminating the Community Action Team agreement with Cherokee County. They will also hear reports on police recruiting, a four-day workweek, and discuss a city travel policy and possible bow hunting regulations.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-7 amending animal control ordinance
• Rezone request from Davis and Floyd
• Police recruitment bonus recommendation
• Terminating Community Action Team (CAT) agreement with Cherokee County
• Discussion on bow hunting regulations in city limits

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will consider six applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, including repainting, a sign, a roof replacement, a fence and siding replacement, a chicken coop, and a shed. The board will also approve minutes from the June 27 meeting and hear the Zoning Administrator's report.

• Repaint exterior at 114 E. Rutledge Ave. (Anthony 'Scott' Gragg)
• Sign installation at 421 N. Limestone St. (Joshua Moss)
• Roof replacement at 800 College Dr. (Darrell Potter)
• Fence and siding replacement at 112 E. Rutledge Ave. (Gary Lovelace)
• Chicken coop at 500 S. Petty St. (Jason and Sherri Vassey)

The board approved exterior paint for a home, a business sign, a chicken coop, and a storage shed. A request for a two-color roof was denied, and a proposal for vinyl siding was tabled for further review.

• Approved exterior paint (Deep Galaxy and Quiet Red) for 114 E. Rutledge Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved two-sided sign and vinyl window signs for 421 N. Limestone St (Unanimous)
• Denied two-color shingle roof at 800 College Dr; approved green color matching original roof (Unanimous)
• Approved wrought iron fence at 112 E. Rutledge Ave (Unanimous)
• Tabled vinyl siding request at 112 E. Rutledge Ave pending samples and full board presence
• Approved chicken coop at 500 S. Petty St with specific roofing and siding requirements (3-1)
• Approved 8x12 storage building at 508 S. Petty St (Unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2023, minutes

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will review and vote on 13 applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, covering awnings, signs, pools, fences, and building updates. The board will also approve the previous meeting's minutes and hear the Zoning Administrator's report.

• Awning and sign at 108 W. Frederick St. (Mark Staats)
• Inground pool and fence at 321 E. Jefferies St. (Craig Patterson)
• Chicken coop at 500 S. Petty St. (Jason and Sherri Vassey)
• Exterior updates at 315 E. Jefferies St. (Eric & Jane Spadavecchia)
• Multiple items at 301 College Dr. (CHAPS building) by Jeff Goodlett: storage building, fence, sign update, landscape, banners

The Architectural Review Board approved a student center conversion for First Baptist Church and several home exterior and signage requests. Two items regarding a pool and a chicken coop were initially tabled before one was eventually approved. One application for a storage building remained incomplete in the record.

• Approved black awning and white window lettering for 108 W. Frederick Street (Unanimous)
• Approved exterior updates for 315 E. Jefferies St, including 'Oyster White' paint and tongue-and-groove porch (Unanimous)
• Approved sign for 601 N. Limestone St (Unanimous)
• Approved First Baptist Church student center with volleyball court, 6-foot black aluminum fence, and signs (Passed)
• Approved removal of 9 trees at First Baptist Church playground (Unanimous)
• Approved 16x32 inground pool and white fence for 321 E. Jefferies Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled chicken coop request for 500 S. Petty Street pending impervious surface calculations
• Tabled initial request for Craig Patterson's pool and fence until applicant was present

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: hearing and considering for first reading an ordinance for supplemental appropriations. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering the call to order, invocation, roll call, and adjournment.

• First reading of ordinance for supplemental appropriations

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is holding a special meeting to hear and consider the second reading of Ordinance 2023-4, which adopts the 2023-2024 budget. This is the final step before the budget is approved. The meeting includes routine items like call to order and roll call.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-4 adopting the 2023-2024 budget

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will consider and vote on a request from the City to rename W. Meadow St. to W. Dr L.M. Rosemond Ln. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a report from the Zoning Administrator.

• Request to rename W. Meadow St. to W. Dr L.M. Rosemond Ln.
• Vote on the street renaming request
• Approval of May 9th meeting minutes
• Zoning Administrator's report

The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding a request to rename W. Meadow Street to W. Dr. L.M. Rosemond Lane. Following testimony from a local business owner regarding financial burdens, the commission voted against the name change.

• Approved May 9th meeting minutes
• Denied request to rename W. Meadow St to W. Dr. L.M. Rosemond Lane (3-2)

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will hold second reading of an ordinance to sell property on Hetty Hill Street, first reading of the 2023-2024 budget, and a rezoning of W. Buford Street. They will also consider a chicken permit request, a new fire truck purchase, and an animal shelter committee. The agenda includes routine items like bill approvals and minutes.

• Second reading of ordinance to sell property on Hetty Hill Street (Ordinance 2023-3)
• First reading of 2023-2024 budget ordinance (Ordinance 2023-4)
• Rezone W. Buford Street between Young Street and Country View Drive from RM to R4 (Ordinance 2023-5)
• Request from Jason Vassey to keep chickens
• Fire committee recommendation to approve purchase of new fire truck

Finance Committee

The Gaffney Finance Committee is meeting to hear and discuss the 2023/2024 budget. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, along with opening comments and adjournment.

• Discussion of the 2023/2024 budget

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will consider several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, including repainting a house, restoring a storefront, installing signs, and adding a utility building. The board will also hear a request from Chairman Jeff Goodlett to discuss a property, and review the Zoning Administrator's report.

• Repaint 210 Grace St. (Linda Byars and Clara Thompson)
• Restore storefront and paint pastel pink at 110 E. Robinson St. (Abraham Duenas)
• Install 3 signs at 110 E. Robinson St. (Abraham Duenas)
• Sign design for business at 100 E. Robinson (Emily Cobb)
• Metal awning and sign design at 315 N. Limestone St. (Darren Mason)

The board approved several requests for painting, signage, and structural additions at properties on Grace St, E. Robinson St, and N Limestone St. The board also decided that all sign face replacements in the HPOD area now require board approval.

• Approved repainting 210 Grace St and outbuilding in Behr Peppery MQ2-62d (unanimous)
• Approved pastel pink historical color for storefront at 110 E. Robinson St (unanimous)
• Approved 3 metal signs with wood inserts at 110 E. Robinson St with 'Historic Downtown' in Georgia font (unanimous)
• Approved sign for new business at 100 E. Robinson (passed; Darren Mason abstained)
• Approved royal blue metal awning with black bracketry at 315 N Limestone St (passed; Darren Mason abstained)
• Approved royal blue sign and bracket installation at 315 N Limestone St (passed; Darren Mason abstained)
• Approved 6-foot white vinyl privacy fence along western property line for Jeff Goodlett (passed; Jeff Goodlett abstained)
• Decided all sign face replacements in the HPOD area require board approval

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two rezoning requests from Davis & Floyd, and will also elect officers and approve minutes. The first request is to rezone a parcel on W. Buford St. from RM to R-4, and the second is to rezone a parcel on Overbrook Dr from R-12 to R-4.

• Rezone parcel 080-00-00-131.000 on W. Buford St. from RM to R-4
• Rezone parcel 081-00-00-027.001 on Overbrook Dr from R-12 to R-4
• Public hearings on both rezoning requests
• Election of 2023 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of March 14 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a request to rezone a 23-acre parcel on W. Buford St to R-4. A separate request to rezone a 47-acre parcel on Overbrook Dr to R-4 was denied. The commission also elected its 2023 leadership.

• Appointed Freddie Harmon as 2023 Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Donald Logan as 2023 Vice Chairperson (4-1)
• Approved March 14th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of W. Buford St parcel (080-00-00-131.000) from RM to R-4 (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Overbrook Dr parcel (081-00-00-027.001) from R-12 to R-4 (2-3)

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will consider four Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a handicap ramp at 514 E. Buford St., a detached garage at 403 E. Buford St., a sign at 310 N. Limestone St. Unit B, a covered porch at 205 E. Fairview Ave., and a porch replacement at 1105 College Dr. The board will also approve minutes and hear the Zoning Administrator's report.

• Handicap ramp at 514 E. Buford St. for independent access
• Detached garage at 403 E. Buford St. (parcel 099-04-00-100.000) with material and color samples
• Sign at 310 N. Limestone St. Unit B
• Covered front porch addition at 205 E. Fairview Ave.
• Porch replacement and handrails at 1105 College Dr. (Moore Development)

The board approved requests for a handicap ramp, garage finishes, a business sign, and two porch projects. The Zoning Administrator also clarified staff-level approval criteria for siding and paint maintenance.

• Approved handicap ramp for Nery Reyes (3-1)
• Approved 'Foxy' fiber siding and white trim for garage at 400 E. Buford St. (unanimous)
• Approved sign for 310 N. Limestone St. Unit B with 'Historic Downtown' added (unanimous)
• Approved covered front porch at 205 E. Fairview Ave. with specific paint and stain requirements (unanimous)
• Approved porch and handrails at 1105 College Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved March 28, 2023, minutes

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is holding its regular meeting to hear and consider several items, including monthly bills, requests from local organizations, an ordinance for municipal revenue programs, and input on proposed road improvements. They will also discuss a dedication ceremony for Irene Pool and make board appointments.

• Approve monthly bills
• Request from Jermaine Smith, Cherokee County Literacy Association
• Request from B.D. Lee Elementary School
• First reading: ordinance to continue participation in Municipal Association Local Revenue Service programs
• Input on proposed improvements to South Limestone Street, O'Neal Street, and Pacolet Highway intersections

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board adopted new Rules and Procedures and amended the criteria for staff-level approvals of Certificates of Appropriateness. The board also approved specific exterior modifications for properties on E. Jefferies St. and E. Buford St. and selected a design for the Overmountain Victory Trail.

• Approved ARB Rules and Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved 6 over 6 vinyl windows for 604 E. Jefferies St. (unanimous)
• Denied vinyl siding for 604 E. Jefferies St. (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved garage windows, shingles, and door for 400 E. Buford St. (unanimous/majority)
• Approved garage siding for 400 E. Buford St. as brick, wood, or fiber siding pending color approval (unanimous)
• Approved drawing #5 for the Overmountain Victory Trail depiction (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Amended staff-level approvals to remove signs and require matching materials for siding and brick (unanimous)
• Tabled handicap ramp application for Nery Reyes until applicant is present with interpreter (unanimous)

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is holding a two-day workshop to discuss and receive updates on various city matters, including the T-bridge project, intersection plans, homelessness, police and fire department reports, and the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The agenda also includes appointments to city boards, a food truck festival discussion, reports from the city administrator on topics like alternate work schedules and public transportation, and a social media resolution. This is a workshop, so most items are for discussion rather than final decisions.

• T-bridge update from SC DOT
• Oneil St, Limestone St, Pacolet Hwy intersection plans
• Homeless situation in Gaffney
• Audit report for year ending June 30, 2022
• Food truck festival discussion

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will hold its March 14, 2023, meeting, which is largely procedural. They will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for 2023, approve the minutes from the January 10 meeting, hear from the city attorney on rules and procedures, and receive the zoning administrator's report.

• Election of 2023 Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2023, meeting
• Presentation by City Attorney Sarah Shiflett on Planning Commission Rules and Procedures
• Zoning Administrator's report

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the January 10, 2023, meeting. Members voted to delay the election of a new chairman and vice-chairman until all members are present. City Attorney Sarah Shiflett provided information on commission powers, duties, and state-required education.

• Approved January 10, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled voting on new chairman and vice-chairman (unanimous)

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: hearing a report from a law enforcement risk management group. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, invocation, and roll call.

• Report from law enforcement risk management group

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is holding its regular March 6, 2023 meeting, where it will consider several items including a second reading of an ordinance to annex parcels and zone them RM, the sale of a lot on Hetty Hill Street, and a resolution to establish just compensation for a temporary easement from First Baptist Church around the RWDC building. The council will also hear updates from the police and fire departments, a transportation study presentation, and consider a social media resolution.

• Second reading of ordinance to annex parcels and zone them RM
• Consider sale of lot located on Hetty Hill Street
• Resolution to establish just compensation for temporary easement from First Baptist Church around RWDC building
• Transportation study presentation
• Social media resolution adoption

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board is meeting to handle routine procedural items: approving prior meeting minutes, hearing from the city attorney about the board's rules and duties, and receiving the zoning administrator's report. No specific projects or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of January 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• City Attorney Sarah Shiflett to review ARB rules and duties
• Zoning Administrator's report

The board discussed a mural at 313 N. Limestone Street and a proposal for the Adoption of Rules and Procedures for the Architectural Review Board. No formal votes were taken; both items were deferred to the next meeting agenda.

• Tabled vote on 313 N. Limestone Street mural pending receipt of draft drawing
• Tabled adoption of Rules and Procedures for the Architectural Review Board

City Council

The Gaffney Finance Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from Cherokee County Administrator Steve Bratton about a proposed animal shelter. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the only substantive item is this presentation.

• Presentation by Cherokee County Administrator Steve Bratton on proposed animal shelter

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, public hearings on annexation and rezoning, and a vote on food truck regulations. The council will also hear reports from the police chief and city administrator, consider a street paving list, and make appointments.

• First reading of ordinance to annex parcels and zone them RM
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone a lot on Willis Street from RG to ID
• Adopting regulations and fees for food trucks
• Report on purchase of property on Huntington Drive
• Approving street paving list for County Transportation Committee

City Council

The Gaffney City Council's Building and Grounds Committee is meeting to discuss the annexation of property located on Hetty Hill Street, Colonial Avenue, and Goldmine Springs Road. The agenda also includes other business and adjournment. No decisions are listed; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of annexation of property on Hetty Hill Street, Colonial Avenue, and Goldmine Springs Road

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will meet to elect officers, approve prior minutes, and vote on three property requests: exterior changes at 412 College Dr., an appeal of a staff denial for roof-mounted solar panels at 508 S. Limestone St., and signage for the Revolutionary War Discovery Center at 210 N. Limestone St. The board will also hear new or old business and a zoning administrator's report.

• Request by Samantha Reddish for exterior work at 412 College Dr.: remove front porch screening, paint base/trim/accents, replace gutters with black gutters, replace front door.
• Appeal by Yasmani Mijenes of staff denial for roof-mounted solar panels at 508 S. Limestone St.
• Request from Revolutionary War Discovery Center for signage at 210 N. Limestone St.
• Election of 2023 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
• Approval of October 25, 2022 meeting minutes.

The Architectural Review Board elected new officers and voted on three property requests. The board approved signage for the Revolutionary War Discovery Center and exterior changes for a residence on College Dr, while denying a solar roof mount on S. Limestone St.

• Elected Jeff Goodlett as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Vanessa Fleming as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved painting, gutters, and porch screen removal at 412 College Dr (3-2)
• Denied solar roof mount at 508 S. Limestone St (unanimous)
• Approved signage for Revolutionary War Discovery Center (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Laurelmere subdivision, a major subdivision proposed by Mark III Properties on Twin Lakes Rd. They will also consider approving proposed street names for the subdivision. The meeting includes officer elections, minutes approval, and a discussion of sign ordinance concerns.

• Major subdivision request by Mark III Properties, LLC for Laurelmere Subdivision on Twin Lakes Rd (064-00-00-015.000)
• Approval of proposed street names for Laurelmere Subdivision
• Public hearing on subdivision and street names
• Election of 2023 Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Concerns from Brian Sanders regarding sign ordinance

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat and street names for the Laurelmere major subdivision on Twin Lake Rd. The commission deferred the election of its yearly Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to the next meeting. Minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting were approved.

• Approved preliminary plat for Laurelmere subdivision by Mark III Properties, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved street names Abney Way, Gumwood Circle, and Rosbury Lane (unanimous)
• Deferred election of yearly Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Patty McCraw as Chairman for the January 10 meeting only (unanimous)

City Council

The Gaffney City Council is holding a regular meeting with several land-use and property items. They will consider second reading of a building code ordinance, first readings for a Willis Street rezoning and annexation of parcels, a petition to abandon a right-of-way easement, and discussion of property sales. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and appointments.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Section 6-2(a) of city code on international building codes
• First reading of ordinance to rezone a lot on Willis Street from RG to ID
• First reading of ordinance to annex parcels and zone them RM
• Petition to abandon right-of-way easement for Cemetery Alley between W. Robinson and Marion Avenue
• Discussion on sale of Hetty Hill Street property